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Fiscal Policy and Budgeting
27 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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What do you understand by Windfall tax? Do you think that windfall taxes can effectively redistribute wealth and promote greater economic equality?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
TaxationFiscal Policy and Budgeting
To what extent was the first National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) able to meet its objectives? What are the objectives of the new Asset Monetization Plan 2025–30 as announced in the recent 2025 Budget?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
InfrastructureInvestment Models
The Reserve Bank of India’s surplus transfers offer the government much-needed fiscal space, yet they are not without challenges. Critically examine the implications of the RBI’s surplus transfers to the government.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMonetary Policy
Highlighting the factors contributing to high fiscal deficit in India, discuss the potential consequences of such deficit and suggest measures to ensure fiscal consolidation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMacroeconomic Indicators
The recent push towards gender budgeting in the Government Budget reflects its importance for women empowerment. What are the recent initiatives towards gender budgeting in India and their importance?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth
It has been pointed out that competitive politics to fund mostly non-merit subsidies is pushing a few states in India to the brink of a deep fiscal crisis. In this context, discuss the need to rationalise the subsidy regime in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingSubsidies and MSP
Fiscal policy can be a key tool to reduce income inequality as well as make the poorest and the downtrodden a part of the country's growth story. Discuss in the context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth
Do you agree that the agriculture sector in India needs a separate budget for its transformation? Substantiate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
The Union Budget affects almost every sector of the Indian economy, yet neither the budgetary processes nor the budget policies come under substantial public scrutiny. Do you agree? Justify your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
What are the responsibilities of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)? How effective has the RBI's monetary policy initiatives been to broaden economic recovery whilst maintaining a sustainable inflation rate?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Monetary PolicyMacroeconomic Indicators
How far do you think the recent proposals to reform India's tax structure will help in improving India's tax buoyancy and base?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
TaxationFiscal Policy and Budgeting
A shift from fiscal deficit targeting to debt-to-GDP ratio as the fiscal anchor signals a more holistic approach to fiscal discipline. Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your arguments.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMacroeconomic Indicators
What do you mean by off-budget borrowings? Discuss the various issues associated with them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Comment on the important changes with respect to the Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) and Securities Transaction Tax (STT) in the Union Budget 2024-25. Evaluate the impact of such changes on India's savings and investment regime.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingTaxation
The Union Budget 2025-26 outlines a shift towards the 'debt-to-GDP ratio' as the fiscal anchor starting from FY 2026-27. Discuss the rationale behind this shift.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingMacroeconomic Indicators
While tariff rationalization aims to enhance economic efficiency, it may also pose challenges to certain sectors. Critically assess the potential trade-offs involved in the Union Budget 2025-26's approach to tariff reforms.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingTrade and Foreign Investment
In light of recent Budget 2025 allocations and the push for green infrastructure, analyze how Viability Gap Funding can be leveraged to promote renewable energy projects.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Investment ModelsEnergy
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a transfer of surplus to the Union Government for the financial year 2024-25. What does 'surplus' mean in this context? How does the RBI generate it, and what is its significance for the country's fiscal policy?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingBanking and Finance
Examine various advantages and disadvantages of outcome budgeting and assess its status in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Fiscal Policy and Budgeting
Recent spikes in food and fuel prices have pushed India's retail inflation above the RBI's target range. Examine the impact of inflation on household well-being and savings behaviour in India. What steps can policymakers take to balance inflation control with economic growth?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Macroeconomic IndicatorsMonetary Policy
Demand-driven and future-ready skill development is essential to leverage the demographic dividend. Discuss the statement in the context of the skill development initiatives announced in the Budget 2024-25.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
EmploymentPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
UBI aims to empower India's diverse population by providing unconditional financial support, allowing individuals to fulfill their needs according to their unique circumstances and aspirations. In this context, assess the impact of replacing welfare schemes with a universal basic income.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
"Despite progressive measures, gender budgeting in India has not translated into substantial gender equity." Discuss the major bottlenecks in its implementation and suggest government measures to make it more impactful.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth
What is deficit financing? Explain its significance in the context of public finance in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationFiscal Policy and Budgeting