IAS Mains 2011 Study Material (Economic Survey)

This Section will be helpful for these following topics:

India’s Economic Interaction with the World :
In this part, questions will be on economic and trade issues such as foreign trade, foreign investment; economic and diplomacy issues relating to oil, gas and energy flows; the role and functions of I.M.F., World Bank, W.T.O., WIPO etc. which influence India’s economic interaction with other countries and international institutions.

BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

Global economy
Balance of payments
Current account
Capital account
Foreign exchange reserves
Exchange rates
External debt
The G20
Challenges

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

World Trade
India.s Merchandise Trade
Trade composition
Direction of trade
Services trade
Trade policy
WTO negotiations and India
Bilateral and regional cooperation
Challenges and outlook

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD MANAGEMENT

Performance of agriculture Sector
Gross Capital Formation in agriculture and allied Sector
Crop Production
Growth rates of area, Production and yield
Area Coverage in 2010-11
Agricultural inputs
Rainfall and reservoir levels
Price policy for agricultural produce
Schemes/programmes in the agriculture sector
Allied sectors
Animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries
Credit and insurance
Food management
Commodity Futures market
Outlook and Challenges

INDUSTRY

Industrial growth by sectors
Financing and investment
Policy developments and programmes
Some Critical dimensions of industrial development
Challenges and outlook

SERVICEC SECTOR

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