Inflation
What is the definition of Inflation
Rise in general price level of goods and services
What is name of the school which Harry Potter attended
Hogwarts
Who implements fiscal policy in the Maldives
Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises
What is the exchange rate regime of the Maldives
Fixed Exchange Rate
Who compiles BOP statistics in the Maldives
MMA
Name one domestic factor which causes inflation
Rental prices / Fish prices / Administered prices / Taxes / Subsidies
Give an example for secondary sector
Manufacturing / Electricity & Water Supply / Construction
Define fiscal policy
It is how a government spends, taxes, and borrows to influence the economy
What is the largest animal on Earth
The blue whale
What was the most exported fish item in 2025?
Frozen Skipjack Tuna
Which country has won the most FIFA Men’s World Cup titles
Brazil
Define Unemployment
Unemployment refers to the number of people 15 years and above who are not working, have looked for work in the last month, and ready to start work within two weeks.
Give an example for recurrent expenditure
Salaries and wages / Subsidies / Aasandha
What is the objective of monetary policy in the Maldives
To maintain price stability
Define BOP
All transactions between one country and the rest of the world for a specific time period.
Name the 3 measures of inflation
CPI, PPI and GDP Deflator
Name the GDP components in the Expenditure method
Consumption, Investment, Government Expenditure, Exports and Imports
What is a fiscal deficit
Total expenditure exceeds total revenue and grants
Name the components of money supply
M1 (narrow money) + Quasi Money = M2 or Money Supply
What is the capital city of Australia
Canberra
Which category has the highest share in CPI weights in Maldives
Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels
What is the percentage of GDP share for tourism sector in Maldives
26%
Which k-pop group sang “Butter”
BTS
What is foreign exchange swap
Agreement to exchange two currencies between the MMA and the commercial banks for an agreed period at a predetermined rate
Give an example for export of services in the Maldives
Tourism