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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Indian Economy has been projected to grow by how much per cent in the current fiscal as per Asian Development Bank?
A
6.5 percent
B
5 percent
C
7 percent
D
7.5 percent
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian economy is set to grow at 7 per cent, said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as it kept its outlook for India’s economic growth unchanged for the ongoing fiscal year. For 2023-24, the GDP growth has been kept unchanged at 7.2 per cent.

Detailed explanation-2: -The growth in real GDP during 2022-23 is estimated at 7 per cent as compared to 8.7 per cent in 2021-22, it stated.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Economic Survey 2022-23 estimated India’s GDP growth at 6.5 per cent, which is lower than the projected 7 per cent growth for the ongoing financial year.

Detailed explanation-4: -For 2023-24, the GDP growth has been kept unchanged at 7.2 per cent. The Manila-based ADB in a report today saw Asia expanding 4.2 per cent this year before accelerating to 4.6 per cent in 2023. These projections compare to the previously estimated expansion of 4.3 per cent and 4.9 per cent, respectively.

Detailed explanation-5: -“Growth in India is set to decline from 6.8% in 2022 to 6.1% in 2023 before picking up to 6.8% in 2024, with resilient domestic demand despite external headwinds,” said the IMF’s World Economic Outlook update.

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