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Day 20

Mission Surya – Day 20: K-Shaped Recovery, FRBM Framework & PRB

Important economic topics including K-shaped recovery, government borrowing and Fiscal Responsibility framework.

6 March 2026

Day 20 focuses on macroeconomic policy and financial governance institutions relevant for UPSC prelims.

Core Concepts

K-shaped recovery refers to uneven economic recovery after a crisis.

Government borrowing finances fiscal deficit and public expenditure.

FRBM Act aims to ensure fiscal discipline and macroeconomic stability.

Payments Regulatory Board

PRB is a statutory body under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act.

It regulates payment systems such as UPI, NEFT and RTGS.

Quick Revision for Prelims

  • K-shaped recovery refers to uneven economic recovery after a crisis.
  • Government borrowing finances fiscal deficit and public expenditure.
  • FRBM Act aims to ensure fiscal discipline and macroeconomic stability.