K.V. Subramanian Receives Prestigious Chicago Alumni Award
Subramanian served as the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to the Government of India from 2018 to 2021 and also represented India at the IMF.
He joins a distinguished list of previous awardees that includes Nobel laureates Paul Samuelson, Gary Becker, and Claudia Goldin.
Currently a Professor of Finance at the Indian School of Business (ISB), he is also the author of the book 'India@100'.
Perspective: This global recognition highlights the rising influence of Indian academics and policymakers in the international economic discourse.
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University of Chicago Location: USA
Practice Quiz — 7 March 2026
Q1. Which index will serve as the base for the new derivatives approved by SEBI for the Bombay Stock Exchange in March 2026?
Q2. Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for SBI General Insurance's 'Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa' campaign?
Q3. Regarding the 'YES Essence Women’s Salary Account', which of the following statements is/are correct? I. It offers a ₹5 lakh top-up health cover. II. It provides 5% cashback on the Elegance Debit Card up to ₹10,000 annually. III. The minimum age for eligibility is 18 years.
Q4. From which date has IRDAI proposed the mandatory adoption of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) for all insurers?
Q5. What regulatory change by SEBI in December 2025 facilitated EPFO's investment in the Raajmarg Infra InvIT (RIIT) IPO?
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