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Indian Economy

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📂 UPSC Prelims Paper 1 - General Studies

Description

Comprehensive understanding of principles, frameworks, policy mechanisms, institutions, trends, and recent reforms in Indian Economy.

Learning Objectives

Learners will acquire the skills to independently analyze, apply, and evaluate economic phenomena, problems, growth models, sectoral policies, and financial systems in India.

Topics (22)

1
Basic Economic Concepts

National income, GDP, GNP, growth, development, types of markets, equilibrium.

2
NITI Aayog

Replacement of Planning Commission, objectives, policy formulation, current tasks.

3
Poverty and Unemployment

Definitions, key reports, poverty line, urban/rural, disguised unemployment, jobless growth.

4
Inflation and Price Indices

Types, calculation, impact on economy, inflation targeting, monetary tools.

5
Money and Banking System

Commercial banks, RBI, cooperative banks, NBFC, digital banking, financial inclusion.

6
RBI and Monetary Policy

Monetary policy, repo rates, SLR, CRR, open market operations, inflation control.

7
Fiscal Policy and Budget

Union Budget, fiscal deficit, revenue/expenditure, FRBM Act, finance commissions.

8
Tax Structure

GST, income tax, corporate tax, custom/excise duties, tax reforms.

9
Public Finance

Sources, central/state finances, fiscal deficit, budgeting process.

10
Agriculture and Rural Development

Green Revolution, MSP, crop insurance, rural credit, agriculture marketing reforms.

11
Industrial Development

Industrial Policy, public/private sector, MSME, infrastructure, recent trends.

12
Infrastructure

Transport, energy, IT, urban infrastructure, government infrastructure missions.

13
Trade and Foreign Trade Policy

EXIM policy, export/import trends, free trade agreements, balance of trade.

14
Balance of Payments

Current and capital account, BOP crisis, international reserves.

15
Economic Reforms (1991 Onwards)

Liberalization, privatization, globalization, FDI, policy reforms, WTO.

16
Financial Markets

Money market, capital market, mutual funds, SEBI, recent changes.

17
Government Schemes

Jan Dhan, PM Kisan, Mudra, Skill India, Make in India, recent schemes.

18
Banking Sector Reforms

NPAs, recapitalization, mergers, financial inclusion initiatives.

19
Current Economic Issues

Growth slowdown, inflation, unemployment, fiscal deficit, social sector investment.

20
Planning in India and Five Year Plans

Role of Planning Commission, Five Year Plans, shift to NITI Aayog, plan strategies.

21
National Income and GDP

Definition, sectoral shares, measurement, GDP growth trends, GNP, NNP.

22
Economic Growth and Development

Concept of growth vs development, HDI, sectoral analysis, green and inclusive growth.