UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 15

1. The minimum and maximum age for a candidate to contest elections for President of India’s office? 25 years, 65 years 35 years, 65 years 35 years , no limit 25 years, no limit 2. Consider the following statements: Most ..

Current Affairs Questions & Answers: February 14, 2017

GKToday’s Daily Quiz February 14, 2017 with questions and answers on Current Affairs and Important National and International events for SSC, Bank Clerical, Bank PO, State PSC, CLAT, Railway etc. Competitive Examinations.

India’s Cash-to-GDP Ratio

Cash-to-GDP Ratio or Currency in Circulation (CIC) to GDP Ratio or simply currency-to-GDP ratio shows the value of cash in circulation as a ratio of GDP. Implications of higher Cash-GDP Ratio There are two dimensions of cash viz. its function and its nature / origin. ..

Economic Survey 2016-17: Observations on Demographic Dividend

Demographic Dividend refers to a demographically linked economic boost caused by a rise in the working age population {15-59 years or in some cases 15-64 years} and consequent drop in the dependency ratio. A country is expected to reap the ..

Zero Population Growth

Zero population growth is an ideal condition when the birth rate equals death rate and the replacement level is 2. Zero population growth is often a goal of demographic planners and environmentalists who believe that reducing population growth is essential ..

Longevity Dividend

When people live longer, it offers society a chance to reap a ‘longevity’ dividend. This implies that the elderly continue to contribute significantly for an unprecedented period of time. However, in order to reap that benefit, it is necessary that ..