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Geopolitical events and conflicts in West Asia significantly influence global crude oil markets and international petrol prices.
Fears of supply disruptions from this major oil-producing region can lead to immediate volatility and upward pressure on global crude benchmarks.
India, being a major net importer of crude oil, is particularly vulnerable to such price fluctuations, impacting its economy through inflation and current account deficit.
Higher crude oil prices increase transportation costs, impacting prices of goods and services across sectors.
Increased oil import bill widens the trade deficit, contributing to a higher CAD.
A higher CAD and increased demand for US dollars to pay for oil imports can weaken the Rupee.
Reliance on volatile international markets highlights the need for diversified energy sources and strategic reserves.
GS-II: International Relations (Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests); GS-III: Indian Economy (Energy, Infrastructure, Inflation, Government Budgeting).
General Awareness (Current Affairs, Economy, Geography).
General Awareness (Current Affairs, Economic & Financial News).
General Awareness (Current Affairs, Indian Economy).
General Knowledge (Current Events, Geopolitics, Economy).
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods. Statement-II: Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India's 'Production-linked Incentive' scheme. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer: Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?
Answer: India
With reference to India's Five-Year Plans, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. From the Second Five-Year Plan, there was a determined thrust towards substitution of basic and capital good industries. 2. The Fourth Five-Year Plan adopted the objective of correcting the earlier trend of increased concentration of wealth and economic power. 3. In the Fifth Five-Year Plan, for the first time, the financial sector was included as an integral part of the Plan. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer: 1 and 2 only
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Standard references for crude oil prices, such as Brent Crude (global) and WTI (US).
A narrow, strategically vital waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, crucial for global oil transit.
An alliance of oil-producing countries (OPEC members plus other major producers like Russia) that coordinate oil production policies.
The uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.