Economy Day 1 – September 1

Tomorrow, we are starting Economy by Murnal with Pillar 1-A1: Money – Barter to Bitcoin.

Tomorrow’s Target

  • Money: Evolution & Types – Tracing money’s journey from barter systems to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
  • Demonetization of Fiat Money – Understanding the process and impact of withdrawing fiat currency.
  • Rupees 2000 Withdrawn – Exploring the withdrawal of 2000 INR notes while remaining legal tender.
  • Bank/Deposit Money – Examining funds held in bank accounts versus physical cash.
  • Digital Payments – Overview of electronic transactions via NEFT, RTGS, and mobile apps.
  • NPCI – Introduction to the National Payments Corporation of India, driving digital payments.
  • NPCI UPI – Insight into Unified Payments Interface for seamless, instant transactions.
  • Pre-Sanctioned Credit Line – Understanding pre-approved credit facilities for financial access.
  • NPCI – RuPay Card – Exploring India’s indigenous card network and payment gateway.
  • DBT – e-RUPI – Analyzing e-RUPI, a digital voucher for targeted welfare transfers.
  • Credit/Debit Cards – Understanding the role of plastic money in modern transactions.
  • Transport/Travel Tech – Examining cards and technologies enabling efficient travel payments.
  • MDR – Defining Merchant Discount Rate and its role in digital payments.
  • Interchange Fee – Exploring NPCI’s fee structure for transaction processing.
  • Cashless Economy Measures – Reviewing initiatives like UPI and BHIM to promote a cashless society.

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