Test: Economic Survey 2020-21: 2 - UPSC MCQ

As per the advance estimates by NSO, India’s GDP is estimated to grow by (-) 7.7% in FY21 – a robust sequential growth of 23.9% in H2: FY21 over H1: FY21

The theme of Economic Survey 2020-2021 is "Saving Lives and Livelihoods".

The Global average of population density is 58 persons per square kilometre.

The real growth rate for FY21 has been taken as -7.7% (MoSPI) in Economic Survey 2020-21 and real growth rate for FY22 is assumed as 11.5 % based on IMF estimates.

India’s real GDP to record a 11.0% growth in FY2021-22 – the highest since independence.

On 29 January 2021, The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Economic Survey 2020-2021 in Parliament immediately before the Budget 2021-22.

This year's economic survey is being delivered in an e-book format. The Finance Ministry has also launched an official Economic Survey app for smooth access to the document.

According to Economic Survey 2020-21, India’s real GDP is expected to record 11.0% growth in FY 2021-22 and nominal GDP to grow by 15.4% – the highest since independence.

ISA launched two new initiatives - "World Solar Bank" and "One Sun One World One Grid Initiative" - poised to bring about a solar energy revolution globally.

The nominal GDP to grow by 15.4%

BNI is highest in States such as Kerala, Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat respectively.

According to Economic Survey 2020-21, India’s real GDP is expected to record 11.0% growth in FY 2021-22 and nominal GDP to grow by 15.4% – the highest since independence.