Learning Box - April 3rd, 2025

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Which of the following is not a reason for US tariffs?
Fund US government expenses,
Reduce trade deficit,
Sell 50 to 100 year US Treasury bond at low interest rates,
Sell goods to US

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Sell goods to US

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The net interest cost per year for the US Government debt is

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$400-500 Bn

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Which of the following is tariff levied by the US on India, effective from next week? 10%, 16%, 26%, 34%

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26%

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How has the reserve currency status of the US benefited the country? Options: Sell US Treasury Bonds, Create centralized global payment system, Lower interest rate on US treasury bond

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All of the above

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Which of the following sectors in India will be a beneficiary of US tariff? Technology, EMS, Financials, Oil & Gas

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EMS

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What is the maximum repo rate cut expected from RBI, according to Shridatta? Options: 50 bps, 100 bps, 150 bps, None

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100 bps

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Which of the following ways can countries use to counter US tariffs? Set counter tariffs, Manage trade balance, Manage own currency valuation

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All of the above

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An increase in tariffs on imports may result in which of the following: Deflationary, Change of place of production, Lower revenue collection to the government, All of the above?

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Change of place of production

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Can inflation be exported or imported from one country to another country?

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Yes

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Which Indian sector is exempted from US Tariff levied recently? Options: Technology, Pharma, EMS, Oil & Gas

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Pharma