How do governments steer their economies and achieve important economic objectives? What tools do they have at their disposal? When it comes to managing the economy, governments rely on two key tools: monetary policy and fiscal policy. These policies play a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape and are instrumental in maintaining stable prices, low unemployment...
India is an agrarian country. According to the "Evaluation of Agricultural Census Scheme-2021" conducted by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (ICAR-IASRI), New Delhi, over two-thirds of the country's population resides in rural areas, and approximately 70 percent of rural households still rely on agriculture as their primary source of income. Those engaged in cultivation, often termed as...
How to prepare efficiently for IBPS AFO changing exam pattern in this competitive era
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) examination to recruit eligible candidates for agricultural banking roles. The IBPS announced a change in the exam pattern for the AFO examination, which necessitates a revamped preparation...
The IBPS AFO (Agriculture Field Officer) Exam 2024 is a highly competitive exam for aspirants aspiring to pursue a career in the agriculture sector. The official notification for the exam was released in August, signaling the start of the preparation journey for many ambitious candidates. It is crucial for aspirants to realize the importance of starting their...
You went to the store last year and bought your favorite chocolate bar for INR 50. Fast forward to this year, and you notice that the same chocolate bar now costs INR 100. Do you observe the extra 50 cents you're shelling out? That's inflation in action.
Inflation is basically the gradual increase in...
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued an official notification inviting applications for the recruitment of officers in Grade 'A'. This presents a significant opportunity for individuals seeking to embark on a career path in the financial sector. The recruitment drive aims to select talented candidates who will contribute to the regulatory and developmental...
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The Crucial Role of the Reserve Bank of India in Maintaining Financial Stability in India
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has a pivotal role in ensuring financial stability within the country. As the central bank, the RBI is entrusted with the responsibility of formulating and implementing monetary policy, overseeing the banking sector, and managing the overall financial system. This blog will delve into the multifaceted aspects of the RBI's role in...
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority or PFRDA released its official notification on August 12, 2021, for the recruitment of officers in Grade ‘A’. The online application window is open till September 16, 2021. So, if you want to apply, you should do that immediately without further delay.
A total of 14 vacancies...
The IBPS AFO (Agriculture Field Officer) exam is a prestigious exam for individuals aspiring to build a career in agricultural banking. It is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to select talented candidates for various banking institutions across the country. To crack this exam and secure a seat as an Agriculture Field Officer, it...
According to the IMF’s (International Monetary Fund) World Economic Outlook Update of January 2023, the global inflation rate is decreasing from 8.8 percent in 2022 to 6.6 percent in 2023. However, during the pre-pandemic scenario between 2017 and 2019, this rate was 3.5 percent.
You must be hearing every now and then about how...