NABARD Gr A: Reports & Indices Prep Guide

NABARD Grade A 2021 Exam: The syllabus for Economic & Social Issues, Agricultural and Rural Development is so vast that it becomes overwhelming for the aspirants to cover everything. But with a planned and practical approach, you can win over this vast syllabus. This article will cover the reports and indices as they are a key component of NABARD Grade A preparation.   

Why do you need to prepare for Reports and Indices?

If you look closely at the syllabus of ESI and ARD, both are filled with multiple subtopics. And even these topics have multiple angles attached to them. Therefore, in order to prepare for them, you need much more than the theoretical framework. You need to read the latest reports and indices to keep yourself updated about the current affairs pertaining to both ESI and ARD. For example, you need to know about recent census reports for livestock, you should be reading about livestock census, etc.   

Many other organizations, such as World Bank, releases GEP report, IMF releases World Economic Outlook, which every aspirant should read. So, this is how the topics in the NABARD Grade A syllabus are related to such reports and indices. Questions will be asked from such resources as they contribute majorly in the sectors of ESI & ARD. Most of the reports are published by governments and international organizations. But even reports published by private organizations also matter in such exams. Such organizations include the Institute for Economics and Peace, which releases Global Peace Index. Another notable organization is Reporters without Borders which publishes the World Press Freedom Report.   

By reading all the information above, you must get a fair idea of why reports and indices are critical for the NABARD Grade-A exam.   

Weightage of Reports and Indices

Phase 1 – 9-11 marks  

Phase 2 – 20-24 marks  

And reports and indices are also important from the interview perspective. The interviewer will ask you several current affairs or questions on some of the hot topics related to NABARD’s workings. Having the knowledge of reports help you articulate your answers really well.   

Previous Year Questions related to Reports & Indices

According to the Economic Survey 2016-17, Real GDP growth is expected at what percent in 2016-17?  

Trade & Development Report 2016 released in the month of Sept 2016, by which organization?  

According to the World Economic Outlook Update, what is the GDP forecast for India for the year 2018?  

“World Economic Outlook Update” was released by which of the following organizations?  

As per the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER 2018), which of the following states has emerged as the best performer in reading skills?  

As you can see, the questions pertaining to reports are very direct and precise.   

Timeline for Reports and Indices

• Last one-year reports before the exam
• Latest edition reports such as SECC, Census 2011
• No compromises on reports and indices published within 3-4 months before the exam

How to cover and read Reports and Indices?

All such reports and indices can be exhausting because there is too much text and data provided. The best way to cover such reports is to read them with a pre-existing thought process along with a predefined approach. Here are some of the key factors you should consider while covering any of the report or indices:  

• Releasing Body
• Methodology
• Rankings – Ex- India’s ranking in a particular report, top-performing Indian states, etc.
• Key Findings and Facts
• Recommendations – list of solutions mentioned by the releasing body

If you read the previous year’s questions mentioned above, you will find that most of the questions asked focus on the five dimensions we just told you.   

How to retain all such information?

Learn wisely – Follow the approaches we have detailed for all of you. That way, you will be able to get hold of the right information.   

Make your micro notes – Writing makes you remember things in a much more comprehensive way than just reading. And with notes, you will always have a personalized way of doing things.   

Repetition is the key – Without revision, the first two steps would be pointless. You just can’t process all this information all at once. You will need regular revisions for every scheme, report, indices, etc.   

Conclusion

Don’t neglect reports and indices as they play a significant role in developing the overall aptitude for NABARD’s syllabus. In addition, you can sign-up for free NABARD mock tests, which are incorporated with all the new changes made by NABARD this year.   

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