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This set of 30 MCQs offers a comprehensive review for candidates preparing for the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Officer and other competitive civil service exams in Nepal. Covering essential topics from Microeconomics , such as the laws of demand and production functions, to Macroeconomics and the Nepalese Economy , these questions bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical exam requirements. Whether you are analysing the Ricardian theory of rent, understanding Keynesian liquidity traps, or identifying the role of the National Planning Commission, this practice set is designed to sharpen your objective reasoning and boost your confidence for the banking sector's rigorous selection process.

Looking for NRB Act 2058 MCQs? We have compiled 100 high-yield questions focusing on the functions, duties, and powers of Nepal Rastra Bank. This resource includes detailed coverage of the Board of Directors, currency issuance, and the legal provisions governing the financial sector in Nepal.

In traditional administration, budgets are often "incremental"—meaning organizations simply tweak last year’s numbers. The Planning, Programming, Budgeting System (PPBS) was created to change that. It is a management tool that integrates planning, programming, and budgeting into one seamless process to ensure that every dollar spent helps achieve a specific goal.

If you’ve ever felt like the system is rigged against you or that the world is running out of opportunities, you need to meet Jean-Baptiste Say (1767–1832) . While other economists of his time were worried about the world ending, Say was the ultimate optimist. He wasn't just a guy who wrote about money in dusty libraries; he was a rebel, a factory owner, and the man who turned the word "Entrepreneur" into a superpower.

In the realm of macroeconomics and public finance, Deficit Financing is a strategic tool used by governments when planned expenditure exceeds anticipated revenue. For a developing nation like Nepal, where infrastructure and social needs often outpace domestic resource mobilization, understanding the nuances of how this deficit is bridged is crucial for sustainable growth.

We’ve all met the Doomsday Uncle . In the world of economics, that was Thomas Malthus . He was the guy who looked at a beautiful sunset and worried about how dark it would be in four hours. He told the world that because the population grows faster than food, we are destined for misery. For decades, his "dark cloud" hung over humanity, making leaders believe that helping the poor was a waste of time.  Then came the "Anti-Malthus." His name was John Stuart Mill (J.S. Mill) .

In the context of development economics, the transformation of a nation's wealth often hinges on its ability to leverage its comparative advantage. For Nepal, this advantage lies in its vast water resources. With more than 6,000 rivers and a staggering theoretical hydropower potential of 83,000 MW , the water sector is the single most significant driver for Nepal’s transition toward a sustainable, industrialized economy.

Mastering the  Mathematics and Statistics  section is crucial for succeeding in the  Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)  Officer and Assistant level competitive exams. This blog post features 20 handpicked practice questions that mirror the latest exam patterns, covering essential topics. Whether you are preparing for NRB, ADBL, or Lok Sewa exams, these questions will help you sharpen your problem-solving speed and accuracy. Test your knowledge, identify your weak areas, and build the confidence needed to crack the quantitative section!

Fiscal Policy is the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy. It is one of the two primary tools for macroeconomic management—the other being monetary policy (managed by central banks). In simple terms, fiscal policy is how a government decides to earn money (taxes) and spend money (expenditure) to achieve specific goals like economic growth, full employment, and price stability. In Nepal, Fiscal Policy is the primary economic instrument used by the Government of Nepal (GoN) to manage the national economy through the annual Federal Budget . It operates via three main channels: government expenditure (G), revenue collection through taxation (T), and public borrowing.

If you’ve ever been to a big South Asian wedding, you know the vibe. The music is loud, the lights are bright, and the Biryani smells incredible. But in the corner, there is always that one "Chacha" (uncle) looking at the massive crowd with a worried face. He’s counting the heads, looking at the size of the Deg (cooking pot), and whispering,  "The food is going to run out. Half these people are going home hungry." In the world of economics, that "Doomsday Uncle" was a man named  Thomas Robert Malthus . Writing in 1798, Malthus became the most famous pessimist in history. He didn't just worry about a wedding buffet; he worried about the entire planet. His predictions were so gloomy that they earned economics the nickname  "The Dismal Science."  But as we look at our bustling, vibrant, and well-fed world today, it’s clear: Malthus’s math was legendary, but his vision was limited.

This report, "Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal," released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), provides a comprehensive overview of the Nepalese economy for the first five months of the fiscal year 2025/26 (ending mid-December 2025). The data reflect an economy characterized by exceptionally low inflation, a robust external sector with record-high foreign exchange reserves, and a surge in remittance inflows, contrasted with sluggish credit growth in the private sector.

Why Life is One Big Game of "This or That" Have you ever wanted to buy the latest iPhone, go on a trip with friends, and save money for your tuition fees all at the same time—only to realize your bank balance says you can only pick one? Congratulations! You’ve just experienced the core of modern economics. You’ve just met Lionel Robbins (1898–1984). While other economists were busy talking about gold and factories, Robbins looked at the human heart and realized that our desires are a bottomless pit, but our pockets have a floor. He is the man who proved that life is a series of difficult choices. If you are a student at  Sara Pathshala , you’ve likely seen his name in the first chapter of every economics book. But who was he really?

'The Man Who Turned Economic Chaos into the "Scissors" of the Market' If you’ve ever walked into a local 'bazaar', haggled over the price of a t-shirt at a mall, or wondered why a plate of momos costs more today than it did last year, you are living in  Alfred Marshall’s world .

  1. Ram takes twice as much time as Shyam and thrice as much time as Krishna to finish a piece of work. If they can finish the work together in 16 days, how many days will each take to finish it alone?

Remember when borrowing money felt... easy? For fifteen years, the world was at a party where the drinks were free, and the interest rates were zero. But look around. The lights just came on, the music stopped, and the bill just arrived. We called it the era of 'Free Money.' But in 2026, we’re facing a cold new reality: Sticky Inflation. It’s not just a phase anymore—it’s the new baseline. Central banks have stopped waiting for things to 'go back to normal' because this is the new normal. Meet the Neutral Rate. Think of it as the speed limit for the economy. For years, we were speeding at 0%. Now? The limit has been raised permanently. Money has a price again. And it’s not zero. Why does this matter to you ? Because that 'Free Money' party left a massive hangover. Your future mortgage? More expensive. Your business loan? Harder to get. Even your government is struggling to pay its own credit card bill. The weight of debt just got a lot heavier. The era of eas...