Syllabus of Economic and Social Issues (ESI) for NABARD Grade A / B 2023:

Syllabus of Economic and Social Issues (ESI) for NABARD Grade A / B exam:

TopicsSubtopics
Economic Development
Indian EconomyOverview and structural changes, GDP growth and development, inflation, and measurement of economic development
AgricultureOverview of Indian agriculture, crop production, marketing and pricing of agricultural produce, rural credit, and agricultural policy
Industrial DevelopmentIndustrial policy, industrial performance, small-scale industries, and rural industries
Rural DevelopmentRural development programs, rural poverty, rural banking, and Micro-Finance Institutions (MFIs)
Employment GenerationEmployment policies, employment trends, employment generation programs, and employment challenges
Monetary SystemReserve Bank of India (RBI), Monetary policy, banking system, and financial institutions
Fiscal SystemBudget, taxation, and fiscal policy
GlobalizationGlobalization, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), Balance of Payments (BoP), and Current Account Deficit (CAD)
Social Issues
Social JusticeConcept of social justice, affirmative actions, and social issues like poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy
EducationEducation policies, issues related to access and quality, and educational institutions
HealthHealth policies, issues related to access and quality, and healthcare institutions
EnvironmentEnvironment policies, issues related to conservation and sustainability, and global environmental agreements
Gender IssuesGender equality, women empowerment, and issues related to women in society and the workplace