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Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM)

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Essential for understanding the institutional framework governing public sector enterprises, government's economic policy implementation, and public finance management.

The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) is a department under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, serving as the nodal agency for all matters relating to the management of Central Government investments in equity, including disinvestment of Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs).

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Parent Ministry

Ministry of Finance, Government of India.

Core Mandate

Formulate and implement disinvestment policy, manage government equity in PSUs, asset monetization.

Key Functions

Strategic disinvestment, minority stake sales, capital restructuring of PSUs, financial appraisal of PSUs.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaIndian Economy
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Prelims angle: Institutional roles and functions

Quick revision

  • Under Ministry of Finance.
  • Nodal agency for PSU disinvestment.
  • Manages government equity in PSUs.
  • Formulates disinvestment policy.
  • Key to asset monetization.

Elimination traps

Authority vs ministry — DIPAM is a department under the Ministry of Finance, not an independent ministry or statutory body.

Ministry sets policy; regulator often has quasi-judicial powers.

High-confidence PYQs

2022Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

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Indian PolityOpen question
2021Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

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Indian PolityOpen question

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Indian PolityOpen question
2017Conceptual understanding, Institutional roles and functions

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

Indian PolityOpen question

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that -

Indian PolityOpen question
2017Conceptual understanding, Definition-based questions

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

Indian PolityOpen question

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that -

Indian PolityOpen question
2015Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions

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Indian PolityOpen question

There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because:

Indian PolityOpen question
2015Conceptual understanding, Institutional roles and functions

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

Indian PolityOpen question

There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because:

Indian PolityOpen question
2014Institutional roles and functions, Multi-statement analysis

Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings 2. Secretarial assistance to C...

Indian PolityOpen question

Topic timeline

Indian Economy
Prelims 2014· Institutional roles and functions, Multi-statement analysis

Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings 2. Secretarial assistance to C...

Open question
Prelims 2015· Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

Open question

There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because:

Open question
Prelims 2015· Conceptual understanding, Institutional roles and functions

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

Open question

There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because:

Open question
Prelims 2017· Conceptual understanding, Institutional roles and functions

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

Open question

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that -

Open question
Prelims 2017· Conceptual understanding, Definition-based questions

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

Open question

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that -

Open question
Prelims 2021· Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions

At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (R...

Open question

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be ...

Open question
Prelims 2021· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (R...

Open question

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be ...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitor...

Open question

Govt to sell 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard at ₹1,400/share via OFS

07 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Finance department managing government investments in PSUs, primarily through disinvestment and asset monetization.

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