Syllabus of Economic and Social Issues (ESI) for NABARD Grade A / B exam:
Topics | Subtopics |
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Economic Development | |
Indian Economy | Overview and structural changes, GDP growth and development, inflation, and measurement of economic development |
Agriculture | Overview of Indian agriculture, crop production, marketing and pricing of agricultural produce, rural credit, and agricultural policy |
Industrial Development | Industrial policy, industrial performance, small-scale industries, and rural industries |
Rural Development | Rural development programs, rural poverty, rural banking, and Micro-Finance Institutions (MFIs) |
Employment Generation | Employment policies, employment trends, employment generation programs, and employment challenges |
Monetary System | Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Monetary policy, banking system, and financial institutions |
Fiscal System | Budget, taxation, and fiscal policy |
Globalization | Globalization, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), Balance of Payments (BoP), and Current Account Deficit (CAD) |
Social Issues | |
Social Justice | Concept of social justice, affirmative actions, and social issues like poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy |
Education | Education policies, issues related to access and quality, and educational institutions |
Health | Health policies, issues related to access and quality, and healthcare institutions |
Environment | Environment policies, issues related to conservation and sustainability, and global environmental agreements |
Gender Issues | Gender equality, women empowerment, and issues related to women in society and the workplace |