Prelims 2014 · Economy · Question 10
With reference to Balance of Payments, which of the following constitutes/constitute the Current Account? 1. Balance of trade 2. Foreign assets 3. Balance of invisibles 4. Special Drawing Rights. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
1 and 3
1. Balance of trade — It is the difference between merchandise exports and imports, and is a core part of the Current Account. Verdict: Correct.
2. Foreign assets — Changes in foreign assets are recorded under the Capital/Financial Account, not the Current Account. Verdict: Incorrect.
3. Balance of invisibles — Invisibles include services, income, and transfers; these are part of the Current Account. Verdict: Correct.
4. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) — SDR-related reserve movements are part of reserve assets/financial account, not the Current Account. Verdict: Incorrect.
Hence, the Current Account includes 1 and 3 only.