EVOLUTION OF DEBT MARKETS

By what percentage did the outstanding amount of government securities and corporate bonds grow over the last 10 years?

• 120%
• 135%
• 150%
• 165%

How much did the total outstanding amount of corporate bonds increase to in FY24?

• Rs 20 lakh crore
• Rs 32 lakh crore
• Rs 44.16 lakh crore
• Rs 50 lakh crore

What was the outstanding amount of government borrowings through G-Secs in FY14?

• Rs 4.79 lakh crore
• Rs 5.79 lakh crore
• Rs 6.79 lakh crore
• Rs 7.79 lakh crore

In which budget were tax-free infrastructure bonds for projects in roads, rail, and irrigation announced?

• 2015-16
• 2016-17
• 2017-18
• 2018-19

Which budget proposed moving from 'AA' to 'A' rating for investment eligibility?

• 2017-18
• 2018-19
• 2019-20
• 2020-21

In which year was the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) established?

• 2018
• 2019
• 2020
• 2021

Which budget opened certain categories of government securities for non-resident investors for investment without any restrictions?

• 2017-18
• 2018-19
• 2019-20
• 2020-21

What is the channel introduced by RBI for non-residents to invest in specified government bonds?

• Fully Accessible Route (FAR)
• Non-Resident Investor Channel (NRIC)
• Open Investment Route (OIR)
• Global Investor Access (GIA)

As of December 20, what was the percentage increase in FPI investment in FAR securities since September 22?

• 25%
• 30%
• 35%
• 40%

When was the maiden sovereign green bond issue raised by the government?

• January 2021
• January 2022
• January 2023
• January 2024