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Preparing for Uncertain Times: Building an Emergency Corpus

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: Indian Money Knowledge

Economic uncertainties—like pandemics, job layoffs, or natural disasters—underline the importance of an emergency corpus covering 6-12 months of living expenses. Parking funds in high-liquidity instruments (savings accounts, liquid mutual funds) balances accessibility with moderate returns. Indian households often combine gold or recurring deposits for buffer. Students stepping into careers benefit from adopting this discipline, safeguarding against unforeseen circumstances that could derail financial stability.

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