Plz tell me which books has to refer for phase 2 exam.. ??
Yaar phase 1 ka result toh aane dete...itni jaldi kya thi phase 2 par discussion karni ki..u can share u knwldg on Phase 1 forum also
Hello Guys,
I have applied for RBI assistants and the exam is tentatively going to be held in last week of september. Could you please share with me based on your experience. which topics should be stressed upon in order to excel in the GK section???
after preparing and writing RBI grade B phase 1 brains has drained .....is there any predictable cut off for OBC candidate...
new financial inclusion push Sampoorn Vittiyea Samaveshan by MODI govt is disagreed with RBI any suggestions and discussion??
when we click submit we get 3 informations: questions answered, not answered and marked for review. is marked for review is what we answered and marked for review or the oone we didnt answr? i mean do we ve to count this in our attempt?
there was one question on malasiyan plane went missing. is that the one got shot or the one lost in sea? what is the answer?
I think it is time to start some preliminary preparation for phase 2 with a positive frame of mind about the result. As a first step, I have arranged questions asked in Finance paper into various headings as per the syllabus. This will give us an idea how and how much to prepare a topic. For each question, a bracket in the end shows the year in which this question was asked
The Union Budget
1. Examine the implications of tax reform measures introduced in the Budget 2004-2005. (2003)
2. What does the Union Budget 2003-2004 offer to the salaried employee and the common man? (2002)
3. Highlight salient features of union budget 2013-14 (2013) Direct and Indirect taxes
1. "A tax is a burden on the present ; a debt (loan) puts the burden of repayment on future generations." Explain. (2011) 2. Difference between direct and indirect taxes. (2002) Capital Market
1. Explain the different aspects of the Indian Capital Market. What has been the role of SEBI in this task? (2010)
2. What are the powers vested in SEBI to promote the development of the securities market and to protect the interests of investors? (2004)
3. Explain the concept of stock market index. What does this index indicate (2009)
4. What is "book building "? Explain briefly the framework of the book building method of issue of capital. (2008, 2004)
5. What is a derivative contract. Explain forward, future and option contract. (2009)
6. Derivatives. (2003)
7. Discuss the investment objectives of mutual funds. Outline the restrictions on investments and borrowings by mutual funds (2007)
8. Mutual Funds(2002)
Functions of the Money Market
1. What is commercial bill market? Why has it not developed as a segment of the money market? (2007)
2. Define "money market". Who are the main players in this market and what are the instruments used? (2004)
Capital Market Intermediaries and their Regulation
1. Note on Venture Capital Fund (2008, 2004)
2. What is securitization? What purpose does it serve? Discuss the benefits and limitations of securitization. (2011) 3. Debt securitization (2009)
4. What is meant by merchant banking? Discuss in detail the various functions performed by merchant bankers (2011).
5. securitization (2013) - note
6. Stock market index (2013) - note
7. Swaps (2013) - note
8. Substandard asset (2013) - note
Role of SEBI
1. What are the powers vested in SEBI to promote the development of the securities
2. What is "insider trading "? Explain briefly the main elements of the regulation relating to prohibition of insider trading. (2007)
Role of Banks and Financial Institutions in Economic Development
1. Note on Non Performing Assets (2008, 2004)
2. Explain briefly the capital adequacy norms applicable to banks (2009, 2007)
3. Note on Role of NABARD in economic development. (2008, 2002)
4. Lead Bank Scheme (2004)
5. How far has the Development Banking' policy of India achieved it objectives? Explain. (2003)
6. Regional Rural Banks. (2002)
7. Infrastructure finance (2009)
8. " The focus of banks in India has now shifted from statutory compliance to internal financial management." Comment (2008)
9. Explain in detail the different methods of credit control in India. (2011)
10. What is credit rating? Discuss its benefits and limitations. (2010, 2009)
Regulation of Banks and Financial Institutions
1. Briefly discuss the framework put in place by the Reserve Bank of India for the supervision of banks and financial institutions. (2010)
2. With greater liberalization, need for regulation is also higher. Explain (2009)
3. Discuss the role of the Reserve Bank of India in the economic development of the country. (2002)
4. Briefly discuss the main features of the RBI directives relating to acceptance of deposits by NBFCs. (2008)
5. Briefly state the provisions relating to NBFCS under chapter III B of RBI act 1934 (2013)
FDI / FII
1. What are the arguments advanced in favour of foreign direct investment? What steps have been taken by the Government in the period after 1991 to encourage foreign direct investment? (2010)
2. Examine the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in India. (2003)
3. What is meant by NRI? What are the incentives provided to attract in investment by NRIs? (2004)
4. Write a brief note on the framework of operations of Foreign Institutional Investors in India, (2007)
The Foreign Exchange Market
1. Briefly explain the salient features of the Foreign Exchange Management Act. (2011)
2. Explain briefly the salient features of the Foreign Exchange Management Act. (2002)
3. What is foreign exchange risk? How can it be managed? Discuss the tools used for the purpose. (2010)
4. Discuss the salient features of the foreign exchange market in India. (2008)
5. Is the present level of foreign exchange reserves of India adequate from the view point of implementing capital account; convertibility of the Rupee? Discuss. (2003)
6. Discuss the principal features of Euro currency loans (2009)
7. Indian foreign exchange management has evolved from FERA to FEMA. Discuss (2013)
Disinvestment in Public Sector Units
1. Critically evaluate our country's efforts in disinvestment in public sector undertakings. (2002)
Miscellaneous
1. Note on WTO and India (2008, 2003) 2.
What is "Fiscal deficit"? How would the reduction of its size in terms of GNP (Gross National Product) benefit the economy? (2004)
3. E-Commerce (2003)
4. India's Services Sector (2003)
My accuracy turns out to be better than I estimated, and even my smart guesses turns out to be wise choice. Looks like I will make it even after messing up in my 2nd strongest area 'reasoning'. 3 weeks ago, I had no idea about Economy and no plan to give RBI. Because of less time frame I studied a lot of economy from day 1 of prep till 3 AM of 3rd of August. Brain- saturated, attempts down by 20. It was a fatal mistake. To add it up, economy related questions were less.
But looks like I will still make it.
It will be fun to test writing skills at such a nice platform, especially in an unfamiliar area.
Anyways, win or loss everything increases experience. good luck to all !
I guess the cut off this year will b high as the question pattern was made easier than last year..I found GA the easiest of all..with 100% accuracy, I did 75 and Maths was easier than SBI PO, so hopes raised with 100% accuracy here s well but got dropped on the geometry questions plus the reasoning was an icing on the cake, so much easier than SBI PO...I just wished that it shud hv happend to me in SBI PO..anyways, english I found a bit engrossing and time taking..it was really time consuming..so...al the best for those who'll be appearing on 9th and 10th august...just keep on wid the track!!!
How many hv u appeared in RBI Grade B 2013 interview?
How is the preparation going on puys? Those who think that they can clear phase 1, should start preparing for phase 2, as this is where the real test starts.
How much time would we get between phase 1 result and phase 2 exam?A rough estimate would do fine.
Should we have to write the phase 2 in the same centre as phase 1 or will there be a separate application process for phase 2?
Hello all...am not able to find the IGNOU B.A Economics material online....Can anybody help me here....
Posting management questions asked in previous years, sorted according to the topics. I believe that sorting in this way helps. Some of the topics have been asked very frequently; hence very important, likely to be asked again and should be prepared more thoroughly. You can even make a fair guess of some of the questions which can be asked in this year's papers. Besides, while reading a topic, one can decide on what aspects to concentrate
Management
•Management is the development of people; not the direction of things Discuss (2007)
Planning
•Planning and Control are two sides of the same coin". Do you agree? Why? (2011, 2002)
• Planning is the bridge between the present and the future. Discuss (2010)
Organisation structure
• Explain "organisation structure'; What are the steps involved in designing the organisation structure (2009)
• Explain the steps involved in the implementation of change in an organisation. What are the factors that create resistance to change? (2009)
Learning Organisation
• What is a Learning Organisation? Suggest a model framework for the same.(2003)
Control
• What are the essentials of a good control system? (2008) • What are the behaviours implications of control? (2008)
• What is control? What are the essentials of a good control system? (2007)
• Planning is the basis of control; action is its essence; delegation is its key and information its guide. Discuss. (2004)
Leadership
• Identify the skills required for a manager to be an effective leader. (2011, 2002)
• "Leaders are born, not made" Comment. (2009)
• What do you mean by "leadership style"? How would you differentiate successful leadership from effective leadership? (2004)
• Who is a successful leader? List out at least five important attributes of successful leadership. How do delegation and organisational culture play significant role in the leader's success? (2003)
• Briefly discuss the different styles of leadership (2013) - note
• Distinguish between a manager and a leader (2013) - note
• Distinguish between Authority and responsibility (2013) - note
Performance appraisal
• What is performance appraisal? What are its objectives? (2011,2002 )
• What is performance appraisal? What are its objectives? (2008)
• What is 360-degree performance appraisal? Why is it so important today? (2003)
Morale
• What is meant by morale. How is it related to productivity? Explain the factors contributing to morale. (2004)
Communication
• Discuss the role of communication in an organisation. What are the barriers to effective communication? (2010)
• Note on role of information technology in communication (2013)
• Explain in brief the concept of control and communication (2013)
Corporate governance
• Describe the salient features of corporate governance in India. (2008)
• Explain the failure of 'Corporate Governance' at Enron. (2003)
• Explain the term corporate governance (2013) -note Decentralization
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of decentralization? (2011, 2002)
• Explain the terms " centralisation" and " decentralisation". .(2010)
• Explain the role of delegation of authority in making decentralisation effective. (2010) •
Delegation of authority is not loss of power; it is enhancement of power. Examine this statement critically. (2008)
• "Decentralisation is not necessarily good; nor centralisation necessarily bad ". Discuss. (2007)
Decision making
• What is decision making? What is the role played by Management Information System in decision making? (2010)
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making. (2007)
Directing
• What is directing? Explain the principles and techniques involved in directing. (2009)
Policy
• What is "policy"? Distinguish between (a) objectives and policies and (b) policies and procedures. (2004)
HRD
• State the concept and goals of HRD (2013)
Old economics papers part 1
Growth
• Distinguish between economic growth and economic development. (2013)
• Explain various aspects of economic development incorporating the core values of development (2013)
• is it both necessary and possible and possible to achieve a growth rate of eight per cent per annum in india. discuss. (2003)
Human development
• Why the focus of discussion on human development has shifted from quantity of growth to quality of growth? (2013)
• 'Human development level in India is low because of inadequate spending on education and health. 'Comment. (2010)
• State measures adopted by the Government to promote human development in India. (2010)
• Human resource development has not received the significance it deserves in India." Do you agree with this view? Discuss. (2009)
• What do you mean by Human Development Index (HDI)? Explain its composite indices and comment on the appropriateness of HDI as an indicator of welfare. (2007)
• Is HDI a better indicator of development than per capita income. Give reasons (2002)
Income
• Inequality of income distribution is a global phenomenon '. Discuss. (2011-1)
• Suggest suitable measures to reduce inequality of income in rural and urban sector in India. (2011-1)
Poverty
• Food security to all (2013)
• Explain the factors responsible for the fall in the incidence of poverty in India. (2010)
• India's concern with poverty alleviation has mostly remained at the rhetorical level. Explain. (2010)
• Discuss the impact of growth on poverty alleviation in the context of empirical evidence on the Indian economy. (2007)
• Point out the main features of employment guarantee scheme. Can it really make a dent in rural poverty? Why does one hear so much about employment guarantee scheme in Maharashtra? (2004)
• Poverty : a multi-dimensional problem(2013)
Employment
• Examine the impact of policy of liberalization on rural and urban employment and poverty.
• Unorganized sector in India. (2011-1)
• India's organized manufacturing sector has jobless growth which is a matter of serious concern. Do you agree? Discuss. (2010)
• Suggest suitable policy for employment generation in India. (2010)
• Unorganized sector in India. (2009)
Environment
• Comment on the new theme of Rio+20 conference: 'Green economy path to sustainable development.(2013)
• What is sustainable development? What should be done to achieve it? (2011)
• What is environment management? Explain social and economic aspects of environment management. (2011)
• Development projects are considered as temples of modern India '. Justify your answer with reference to their impact on environment and health. (2011-1)
• What is the relationship between development and environment? (2010)
• What are the measures undertaken by the government to prevent environment damage? (2010)
• Impact of economic development on environment. (2009)
• Elaborate the issues related to 'global warming and climate changes in the context of measures required for sustainable development. (2007)
• Assess the WRO Framework Agreement of July 2004 on the Doha Development Agenda. (2003)
• Sustainable development (2002)
• Explain the linkage between environment and economic development.(2013)
Old economics papers part 2
Economic reforms • Examine the impact of India's economic reforms on unemployment and poverty.20 (2009) • What is meant by openness of an economy? What are the various ways of measuring the same? Comment on the openness of the Indian economy and discuss the implications of the same for the conduct of monetary and fiscal policies. (2007) • Role of Economic Planning in the Era of Liberalisation (2003) • Bring out the impact of economic reforms on the extent of poverty and employment generation in India . (1999)
Rbi monetary policy • Discuss the role of R.B.I. in controlling exchange rate fluctuations (2013) • Monetary policy is not a panacea for India's long term economic challenges'. Discuss (2013) • Explain the recent developments in the exchange rate of rupee. (2011-1) • What are the constituents of international reserves in India? Comment on the pilling up of reserves in recent years. What are the functions of such reserves? Do we need to utilise them in a more efficient way? (2004) • Is it necessary that interest rates be lowered in India? Bring out the problems of adjustment to a region of low interest rates. What steps have been taken to mitigate some of these problems? (2003)
Banking • Explain the comparative performance of public sector banks, new private sector banks and foreign banks in India after the introduction of reforms. (2013) • In the background of economic crisis, there is a need to consider the policies to promote banking system. Do you agree? Substantiate your view point. (2010) • What do you know about Basel II norms? Have they been adopted in India? Distinguish between credit risk and market risk. What is a financial innovation? (2004) • Examine the banking sector reform measures undertaken in India since 1991. Briefly describe the recent changes in RBI's monetary policy. (2011)
Fiscal • Examine the nature of fiscal crisis which has emerged in India in recent times. (2010) • Public Debt in India (2007) • Explain the concepts of Revenue defict, Fiscal and Primary defict in the budget. How does one fight a problem of defict in the budget? Can the fiscal problem be turned into a monetary problem in India? (2004) • Distinguish between monetary and fiscal policy. To what extent monetary policy is independent of fiscal policy in India (2002)
Privatisation • Privatization in India. (2009) • Bring out the pros and cons of privatisation of social sector services provisioning in India. (2003) • What are the various ways of privatising public sector enterprises. Review its progress in India (2002)
Economic planning • Role of small and medium enterprises in Indian economy. (2011) • Critically evaluate India's Free Trade Policy in the post reform period (2011-1) • Review the achievements and failures of Indian planning in reaching its targets and policies. (2011-1) • SEZ: Boom or Bane. (2010) • Special Economic Zones are engines of economic growth'. Do you agree with this view? Substantiate your viewpoint. (2007) • Developed countries will have to import labour or export jobs .discuss. (2003) • Comment on following in context of 10th five year plan: o Targeted growth rate (2002) o Required investment (2002) o Employment generation (2002) • Discuss the arguments for and against labour the ket flexibility. What kind of safety- net measures are being instituted in India in the context of more flexible labour markets? (1999) • Role of planning in liberalised economy
Globalisation • Impact of globalization on culture, media and technology. (2011) • Role of MNCs. (2010) • Discuss India's present economic policy on the following subjects:- o Role of MNCs. 10 (2009) o Capital Account Convertibility. 10 (2009) • Discuss the major changes in the foreign exchange rate policy in India since 1991. 20 (2009) • Is globalisation a new phenomenon or has it existed for long in some form? To what extent is multiculturalism consistent with the phenomenon of globalisation? (2003) • What is globalisation? Explain with reference to socio- cultural and economic aspects of globalisation. (1999)
BOP • examine foreign exchange reserves and external commercial borrowings as methods of financing deficit in Balance of Payments (2013) • Explain the measures and strategies adopted by India in Foreign Direct Investment(2011) • Explain the terms current account, capital account in India's balance of payments and bring out their significance. (2010) • Discuss the policies adopted by the government to attract foreign direct investment in India. (2010) • Foreign Institutional Investment in India (2007) • Changes in fdi policy since 1991;trend in fdi flow;major sectors attracting fdi; has there been any perceptible impact on poverty(2004) • Bring out the causes and consequences of favourable balance of payments in India in recent years. (2003) • India's Export- Import Policy(2003)
Export • Explain the factors responsible for rapid growth of export over the past decade. (2011)
• What changes have taken place in the product composition of exports in recent years. (2011)
• Exit policy in India (2002)
• Discuss the developments in Indian Agricultural Sector in the 1980s and 1990s. Do you agree with the view that opening up of the sector to international trade will be disadvantageous to india? Give reasons for your answer. (1999)
IMF • IMF in the changing world. (2011) • Distinguish clearly the differences between functions of IMF and World bank in context of world economy (2002) • Bring out the changing role of the International Monetary Fund in the global economy over the last three decades. (1999)
WTO
• Impact of W.T.O. on Indian Agricultural Trade (2013)
• Discuss the important issues of concern to developing countries like India, arising out of WTO agreement. (2010)
• Critically examine how trade blocs create obstacles to free international trade. (2010)
• Significance of WTO for India. (2009)
• Why is it that intra regional trade in South Asia is slow to pick up ? point out the factors that prevented East Asian crisis from spilling over to India. Should India move closer to South Asian nations? (2004)
• (a)Anti dumping measures in India (2004)
• Are you of the view that labour and environmental standards should be implemented through the Word Trade Organisation? Give reasons for your answer/(1999)
Secularism
• Religion continues to be an important source of identity for most people in South Asia. Discuss. (2011)
• Examine the need of secularism in our country with special reference to constitution of India. (2011)
Old economics papers part 3
Population • What are the objectives of population policy of India? (2011-1) • Describe briefly the government programme for stable population. (2011-1) • Demographic Dividend (2007) • India and demographic transition(2004) • Dependency Ratio in India(2003) • India's population Policy(1999)
Urbanization • Discuss the problems associated with urbanization and rural-urban migration. (2011-1) • What are the policies adopted by the government to solve them? (2011-1) • Analyze the harmful effects of rapid urbanization in India. 10 (2009) • How can they be removed? 10 (2009) • Highlight the problems associated with urbanization and migration in India. Examine the adequacy of policies to address the problems emanating due to these phenomena. (2007) • Urbanisation in India (2002)
Migration • What are the factors that influence rural-urban migration? (2013) • How does migration affect economic development? (2013)
Gender issues • Why does female labour force participation ratio decline with better economic conditions in India ? (2013) • Micro credit and Women empowerment. (2011-1) • Globalization and changing status of women. (2010) • Sex ratio in India. (2007) • What is exactly meant by empowerment of women? Does financial independence happen to be the only constituent of such empowerment? To what extent can a micro credit society augment women's empowerment? (2004) • Self help Groups are a means of empowering women. Do you agree? What in your view, are other effective ways of empowering women? (2003) • How far can the legislation help in improving the status of women in Indian society (2002) • Status of Women in India. (1999) • Examine the position of women in informal sector. (2013)
SC/ST • Explain the impact of reservation policy on scheduled castes and scheduled tribes(2011). • Justify the need of reservation for SC, ST and other backward classes. (2011-1) • What are the problems of Scheduled Castes in India? 10 (2009) • Discuss the impact of the reservation policy on Scheduled Castes and Tribes in India(2008). 10 • reservation policy in India (2002)
Social • Explain the measures and strategies adopted by India in Provision of Social Security(2011) • Explain the role of National Human Rights Commission in the protection of human rights. (2011-1) • Does egalitarian development necessitible special treatment to the underprivileged? Give an idea about special benefits being conferred on the underprivileged. Can a general incentive scheme for the economically weak do the job? (2004) • Bring out the role of the private sector in the matter of positively discriminating in favour of the underprivileged in India. (2003) • To what extent have tribal populations shared in the benefits of economic development in India? (1999) Social movements • Do you agree with the view that political parties have appropriated social movements in India to the detriment of Indian society (2002)
Polity • Discuss the suitability of presidential form of Government for India. (2013) • Is creation of smaller states the right solution to improve the quality of governance and check corruption? Discuss. (2011) • Explain the changes in public administration in the age of globalization and liberalization. (2011) • Review the role of regional political parties in different states. (2011-1) • In the age of coalition parties do they consider politics as a family business. Discuss. (2011-1) • Various forms of Regional Integration. (2011-1) • Coalition government and governance in India. (2010) • Discuss the suitability of the following for India:- o Presidential form of Government. 10 (2009) o Parliamentary form of Government. 10 (2009) • What are the various forms of Regional integration? 'Regional Integration is stumbling block rather than building block for multilateralism'. Do you agree with this view? Substantiate your viewpoint. (2007) • Coalition government and governance in India (2004) • Criminalisation of Politics in India. (2003) • To what extent SAARC has been able to further its agenda of regional cooperation. What are the stumbling blocs (2002) • Examine the changing political values in India. (2013)
Health • Critically examine the institutional and operational aspects of health care system in India. (2007) • Privatization of health services in India(2004)
Education • Discuss the need of involvement of corporate sector in higher education (2013) • Privatization of higher education. (2011) • Weaknesses in India's higher education. (2011-1) • What are the weaknesses of India's Higher Education System? 10 (2009) • What changes, do you think, are needed in this system? 10 (2009) • Discuss some of the methods suggested for financing of higher education in India. Should higher education be made more market- oriented? (1999)
Child labour • Highlight the dimensions of child labour in India and critically evaluate the policies designed to eradicate this problem. (2007)
Elderly • National policy on Older Persons(1999)
Caste factor • Caste factor is most dominant and omnipresent in Indian politics (2011) '. Discuss the statement with suitable illustration. • Examine the role of caste in Indian society and polity. (b) What is the impact of casteism on Indian political system? (2010) • Politicization of caste in India(1999)
Public sector • Do you agree with a view that public sector enterprises have played a strategic role in accelerating economic growth? Explain. (2011) • Discuss the problems faced by the public sector in India. (2010) • Explain the policy measures adopted by the government in the area of disinvestment. (2010) • Do you think that public sector enterprises have contributed in a positive manner towards rapid economic development in India? What is your idea about disinvestment in central public sector enterprises? (2004)
Service sector • Discuss the positive and negative implications of service sector growth in the process of economic development (2013) • Explain the importance of service sector and its contribution to employment in India. (2011)
Inflation • High inflation is a source of internal and external disequilibrium. Explain the statement with reference to CAD and weakening rupee (2013) • Monetary measures have failed to control inflation in India." Explain. Suggest suitable options for controlling inflation. (2011) • Why, do you think, has inflation become a major problem in India? 10 (2009) • Suggest suitable measures to control inflation.10 (2009) • Why has inflation been relatively low in India in recent years? How does our inflation record compare with that of other countries in the world? (1999) Infrastructure • Examine the role of infrastructure in economic development (2013)
Concluded
do we need financial sector exp to crack the interview as ive heard if one doesnt have dat kind of exp dey usually dey dnt select dat person for da post is it true??? if any have sm idea den plz throw sm light on it