Traditional water harvesting methods in India. @upscwithkunal

Government Deficits made simple — because clarity is non-negotiable in UPSC.
Revenue Deficit shows where we spend, Fiscal Deficit shows how much we borrow, and Primary Deficit shows today’s policy effort.
One poster. Three concepts. Complete conceptual control.

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Article on Man and Animal Conflict. Important for Environment and Ecology

GS3

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Dear Students,

This is to inform you that Part A: Core Macroeconomic Concepts (Non-Negotiable Section) from the curated high-yield Economics list has been fully completed. This section forms the backbone of UPSC Economics, contributing 10–12 questions every year, directly or indirectly, across Prelims and Mains.

Further, Part B: Banking & Monetary System has now been initiated, starting specifically with RBI and its functions. This is a high-scoring and frequently tested area, often framed through a mix of conceptual clarity and factual application.

Important Instruction for All Students

Regular revision is non-negotiable.

Concepts from Part A must be continuously revised alongside the ongoing coverage of Part B, as UPSC questions are cumulative and interlinked.

Do not treat topics as “completed and closed.” UPSC rewards retention, inter-topic linkage, and application, not one-time reading.

We will proceed systematically, moving from static foundations → applied understanding → current-affairs linkage, exactly in the manner UPSC frames its questions.

Stay disciplined, revise consistently, and trust the process.

— Team Pragati Mentorship

Important Article on impact of AI on the environment.

Author discussed on search on chatGPT consumes 10 times more energy than Google Search.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry is responsible for 2.8% of GHG emission.

Important for GS 3
Environment
ICT

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Q1. (UPSC Prelims 2012)

Which one of the following is the main objective of the Reserve Bank of India?

(a) To regulate the issue of bank notes
(b) To keep the reserves of all commercial banks
(c) To secure monetary stability in India
(d) To regulate the banking system of India

Q2. (UPSC Prelims 2014)

Which of the following statements regarding RBI is/are correct?

1. RBI is the custodian of foreign exchange reserves of India.
2. RBI issues currency notes and coins.

Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q3. (UPSC Prelims 2013)

The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of

1. Liquidity of assets
2. Branch expansion
3. Merger of banks
4. Winding-up of banks

Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. (UPSC Prelims 2021)

With reference to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consider the following statements:

1. MPC decides the benchmark interest rate.

2. RBI Governor has a casting vote in case of a tie.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q4. (UPSC Prelims 2020)

Which of the following statements best describes the role of RBI in inflation targeting?

(a) It fixes the inflation rate annually
(b) It follows the inflation rate decided by Parliament
(c) It regulates money supply to achieve inflation target
(d) It directly controls prices of essential commodities

Q5. (UPSC Prelims 2018)

With reference to the Indian economy, what is the role of RBI in the issue of paper currency?

(a) Issues currency notes on behalf of the Government of India
(b) Issues currency notes as per its own statutory authority
(c) Issues currency notes without any backing
(d) Issues currency notes with approval of Parliament

Q6. (UPSC Prelims 2016)

Which one of the following is not a function of the Reserve Bank of India?

(a) Clearing house functions for banks
(b) Controller of credit
(c) Custodian of foreign exchange
(d) Determination of minimum support prices