a. To test the awareness of candidates with reference to current affairs of national and international importance. Total Marks – 30 Marks
1. National and International Current Affairs
Current affairs of National and International importance relating to :
* International Bodies such as ASEAN, BRICS, SAARC, G-20, BIMSTEC
*Organizations like, RBI, NABARD, CCI, IBBI, IMF, OECD, ADB, World Bank
*Summits and Conferences
*Current development in Banking and Finance such as digital banking, govt. initiatives, financial inclusion
*Current development in stock markets
*Recent important judgments passed by Supreme Court and High Courts of India, Tribunals
*Current affairs related to CS Institute/Profession and Regulatory Bodies
*Current updates on Environment, Biodiversity, Climate Change and Sustainable Development
*Latest Developments in Science and Technology, IT, Computers and Space Science
*Business Personalities and Leaders
*Committees and Appointments
*Current Political Scenario
*Initiatives/ Schemes of the Government
*Governance and Ethics
*International Diplomacy
2.Business and Economy
*International Trade Agreements
*Export Import Scenarios
*Recent Appointments of Chairman/MD/CEO of renowned companies
*Recent Mergers and Acquisitions of Companies in India and Abroad
*Other Recent Business Developments
