PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 2 Medium-Level 2-Day Intensive

Master the essential concepts for PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 2 with this intensive, medium-level 2-day course designed for rapid and effective preparation.

Introduction to PFRDA and Regulatory Framework

Unit 1: PFRDA: The Pension Watchdog

Unit 2: Legal Foundations of Indian Pensions

Unit 3: India's Financial Regulators

National Pension System (NPS) Overview

Unit 1: NPS Fundamentals

Unit 2: NPS Account Types

Unit 3: NPS Ecosystem Players

NPS Architecture and Operational Flow

Unit 1: NPS Operational Framework

Unit 2: Core NPS Intermediaries

Unit 3: Subscriber-Facing Intermediaries

Unit 4: Annuity and Oversight

Types of NPS Subscribers and Schemes

Unit 1: NPS Subscriber Categories

Unit 2: Specialized NPS Schemes

Investment Choices and Asset Allocation in NPS

Unit 1: NPS Investment Fundamentals

Unit 2: Understanding Asset Classes

Unit 3: Active vs. Auto Choice

Unit 4: Asset Allocation Strategies

Withdrawal and Annuity Regulations in NPS

Unit 1: NPS Withdrawal Basics

Unit 2: Superannuation and Annuities

Unit 3: Special Withdrawal Scenarios

Grievance Redressal and Subscriber Protection

Unit 1: Understanding Grievances in NPS

Unit 2: NPS Grievance Redressal Mechanism

Unit 3: PFRDA's Role in Subscriber Protection

Unit 4: Regulations for Subscriber Safeguards

Basics of Financial Markets

Unit 1: Foundations of Financial Markets

Unit 2: Market Segments and Instruments

Indian Money Market Instruments

Unit 1: Foundations of Money Market

Unit 2: Key Money Market Instruments

Unit 3: Other Money Market Instruments

Indian Capital Market Structure

Unit 1: Capital Market Foundations

Unit 2: Primary Market Operations

Unit 3: Secondary Market and Infrastructure

Equity Market Fundamentals

Unit 1: Equity Basics

Unit 2: Stock Price Dynamics

Unit 3: Market Indices

Debt Market Fundamentals

Unit 1: Debt Market Basics

Unit 2: Bond Pricing and Interest Rates

Unit 3: Types of Debt Instruments

Derivatives Market Overview

Unit 1: Introduction to Derivatives

Unit 2: Types of Derivatives

Foreign Exchange Market Basics

Unit 1: Understanding Foreign Exchange

Unit 2: The Forex Market and Its Role

Unit 3: Types of Exchange Rates

Role of SEBI in Capital Markets

Unit 1: SEBI's Foundation and Mandate

Unit 2: Investor Protection Initiatives

Unit 3: Market Regulation and Development

Unit 4: Regulation of Market Participants

Introduction to Economics

Unit 1: Foundational Economic Concepts

Unit 2: Basic Economic Problems

Demand and Supply Analysis

Unit 1: Understanding Demand

Unit 2: Understanding Supply

Unit 3: Market Equilibrium and Changes

Theory of Production and Costs

Unit 1: Foundations of Production

Unit 2: Cost Concepts and Analysis

Unit 3: Production-Cost Relationship

Market Structures

Unit 1: Foundations of Market Structures

Unit 2: Perfect Competition

Unit 3: Monopoly

Unit 4: Monopolistic Competition

Unit 5: Oligopoly

National Income Accounting

Unit 1: Foundations of National Income

Unit 2: Measuring National Income

Unit 3: Beyond Core Measures

Unit 4: Challenges and Limitations

Inflation and Deflation

Unit 1: Understanding Price Changes

Unit 2: Causes and Types of Inflation

Unit 3: Impact and Control of Inflation

Unemployment and Poverty

Unit 1: Understanding Unemployment

Unit 2: Understanding Poverty

Unit 3: Addressing Unemployment and Poverty

Money and Banking

Unit 1: Understanding Money

Unit 2: Money Supply and Its Measures

Unit 3: Commercial Banking Essentials

Central Banking and Monetary Policy

Unit 1: RBI's Role and Mandate

Unit 2: Monetary Policy Framework

Unit 3: Impact and Challenges

Fiscal Policy and Government Budget

Unit 1: Understanding Fiscal Policy

Unit 2: Decoding the Government Budget

Unit 3: Key Budgetary Deficits

International Trade and Balance of Payments

Unit 1: Foundations of International Trade

Unit 2: Understanding Balance of Payments

Unit 3: BoP Dynamics and Implications

Indian Financial System Overview

Unit 1: Foundations of the Indian Financial System

Unit 2: Key Financial Institutions

Unit 3: Financial Inclusion and Development

Banking Sector Reforms in India

Unit 1: Historical Context of Indian Banking

Unit 2: The Liberalization Wave

Unit 3: Key Reform Areas and Impact

Unit 4: Contemporary Banking Landscape

Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)

Unit 1: Understanding NBFCs

Unit 2: Types and Functions of NBFCs

Unit 3: NBFC Regulation in India

Insurance Sector in India

Unit 1: Insurance Fundamentals

Unit 2: Types of Insurance

Unit 3: Regulatory Landscape

Financial Sector Reforms and Development

Unit 1: Evolution of Reforms

Unit 2: Deepening and Broadening Reforms

Unit 3: Impact and Future Outlook

Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions

Unit 1: Foundations of Corporate Governance

Unit 2: Pillars of Good Governance

Unit 3: Governance in Indian Financial Sector

Unit 4: Best Practices and Future Trends

Risk Management in Financial Services

Unit 1: Foundations of Risk Management

Unit 2: Key Types of Financial Risks

Unit 3: Risk Measurement and Mitigation

Unit 4: Regulatory Aspects and Importance

Financial Inclusion and Digital Payments

Unit 1: Understanding Financial Inclusion

Unit 2: Digital Payments Ecosystem

Unit 3: Government Initiatives & Impact

Recent Developments in Indian Economy

Unit 1: Economic Overview and Growth Drivers

Unit 2: Sectoral Performance and Policy Impact

Unit 3: Macroeconomic Challenges and Policy Responses

Unit 4: Future Outlook and Key Initiatives

Union Budget Highlights and Analysis

Unit 1: Budget Fundamentals

Unit 2: Revenue and Expenditure Analysis

Unit 3: Deficits and Fiscal Health

Unit 4: Key Budget Proposals and Impact

Unit 5: Budgetary Implications and Outlook

Government Schemes and Initiatives (Social Sector)

Unit 1: Welfare & Poverty Alleviation

Unit 2: Health & Sanitation Initiatives

Unit 3: Education & Skill Development

Unit 4: Vulnerable Groups & Social Justice

Government Schemes and Initiatives (Financial Sector)

Unit 1: Foundational Financial Inclusion Schemes

Unit 2: Credit and Entrepreneurship Support

Unit 3: Housing and Rural Development

Unit 4: Digital and Agricultural Finance

Unit 5: Broader Financial Sector Goals

International Economic Organizations

Unit 1: Global Economic Governance

Unit 2: The Bretton Woods Institutions

Unit 3: Trade and Development

Unit 4: Regional and Emerging Organizations

Unit 5: Challenges and Reforms

Basics of Accounting Principles

Unit 1: Foundational Accounting Concepts

Unit 2: The Double-Entry System

Unit 3: Accounting Basis and Adjustments

Financial Statements Analysis - Part 1

Unit 1: Balance Sheet Fundamentals

Unit 2: Assets: What a Company Owns

Unit 3: Liabilities: What a Company Owes

Unit 4: Equity: Owners' Stake

Unit 5: Interpreting the Balance Sheet

Financial Statements Analysis - Part 2

Unit 1: Understanding the P&L Statement

Unit 2: Interpreting P&L for Performance

Cash Flow Statement and its Importance

Unit 1: Introduction to Cash Flow

Unit 2: Operating Activities

Unit 3: Investing and Financing Activities

Unit 4: Analyzing Cash Flow

Ratio Analysis for Financial Performance

Unit 1: Introduction to Ratio Analysis

Unit 2: Assessing Liquidity

Unit 3: Evaluating Solvency

Unit 4: Measuring Profitability

Unit 5: Analyzing Efficiency

Unit 6: Holistic Analysis & Limitations

Cost Accounting Fundamentals

Unit 1: Introduction to Cost Accounting

Unit 2: Cost Classification and Behavior

Unit 3: Cost Allocation Basics

Management Accounting Concepts

Unit 1: Foundations of Management Accounting

Unit 2: Costing for Decisions

Unit 3: Budgeting and Control

Unit 4: Performance Measurement

Auditing Principles and Standards

Unit 1: Foundations of Auditing

Unit 2: Core Auditing Principles

Unit 3: Auditor's Responsibilities & Reports

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Unit 1: Understanding CSR

Unit 2: CSR in India: The Legal Landscape

Unit 3: Impact and Future of CSR