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This section includes 1205 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1101. |
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) announced the commencement of trading in the country's first agriculture futures index called: |
| A. | AGRODEX |
| B. | AGRIDEX |
| C. | FARMDEX |
| D. | CROPDEX |
| Answer» C. FARMDEX | |
| 1102. |
India's pharmaceutical exports rose by 11% to USD 19.2 billion in 2018-19. ________ constitutes about 30% of Indian pharma exports. |
| A. | Africa |
| B. | European Union |
| C. | North America |
| D. | South America |
| E. | Australia |
| Answer» D. South America | |
| 1103. |
In March 2021, Tech Mahindra Ltd has acquired how much per cent stake in Perigord Asset Holdings Ltd.? |
| A. | 55 |
| B. | 60 |
| C. | 65 |
| D. | 70 |
| E. | 75 |
| Answer» E. 75 | |
| 1104. |
Over 1.15 lakh cr gross GST revenue was collected in December 2020 which is how much per cent higher than the GST revenues in December 2019? |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 14 |
| E. | 16 |
| Answer» D. 14 | |
| 1105. |
According to Fortune India List of 500 companies, the biggest corporation/company in 2019 was |
| A. | Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. |
| B. | O.N.G.C. |
| C. | Reliance Industries Ltd. |
| D. | S.B.I. |
| Answer» D. S.B.I. | |
| 1106. |
NABARD has given a sum of Rs 1,236 crore with Rural Connectivity Projects (Roads and Bridges) as the priority field in the state of Assam. Where is the NABARD headquartered? |
| A. | Kolkata |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Delhi |
| D. | Bengaluru |
| E. | Hyderabad |
| Answer» C. Delhi | |
| 1107. |
On which date will special clearing be conducted by RBI for the collection of government cheques? |
| A. | 31 March |
| B. | 3 April |
| C. | 7 May |
| D. | 11 June |
| E. | 17 July |
| Answer» B. 3 April | |
| 1108. |
According to the Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministry, retail food inflation declined to how much per cent in December 2020 in comparison to 11.73% in April 2020? |
| A. | 1.41% |
| B. | 2.41% |
| C. | 3.41% |
| D. | 4.41% |
| E. | 5.41% |
| Answer» D. 4.41% | |
| 1109. |
In March 2021, which of the following joined an elite club of achieving Rs 1 trillion market cap after its shares surged over 90% so far this year? |
| A. | Adani Ports & SEZ Limited |
| B. | Adani Power Limited |
| C. | Adani Enterprises Ltd |
| D. | Adani Transmission Limited |
| E. | Adani Green Energy Limited |
| Answer» D. Adani Transmission Limited | |
| 1110. |
In April 2021, Indiabulls Housing Finance has entered into a strategic co-lending partnership with which of the following to offer housing loans to homebuyers at competitive rates? |
| A. | ICICI Bank |
| B. | Punjab National Bank |
| C. | HDFC |
| D. | DCB Bank |
| E. | Indian Bank |
| Answer» D. DCB Bank | |
| 1111. |
In June 2020, how much amount has the Himachal Pradesh government allocated under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan for the current financial year? |
| A. | 1450 cr |
| B. | 1500 cr |
| C. | 1790 cr |
| D. | 1990 cr |
| E. | 2000 cr |
| Answer» E. 2000 cr | |
| 1112. |
In April 2020, which of the following has designed an online platform for the issuance of a key document required for exports to those countries with which India has trade agreements? |
| A. | Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority |
| B. | Commerce ministry |
| C. | Apparel Export Promotion Council |
| D. | Coir Board |
| E. | Handloom Export Promotion Council |
| Answer» C. Apparel Export Promotion Council | |
| 1113. |
In January 2020, CCEA has given in-principle approval for the sale of equity held by how many Central Public Sector Enterprises in Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited-NINL? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» D. 5 | |
| 1114. |
In November 2020, Government announced that no service charge is applicable on how many Basic Savings Bank Deposit accounts, including Jan Dhan accounts? |
| A. | 40 crore |
| B. | 50 crore |
| C. | 60 crore |
| D. | 70 crore |
| E. | 80 crore |
| Answer» D. 70 crore | |
| 1115. |
Markets regulator SEBI withdrew the ________% limit on investments by Foreign Portfolio Investors in corporate bonds of an entity in March 2019. |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 18 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 22 |
| E. | 24 |
| Answer» D. 22 | |
| 1116. |
Government announced to set up an Aayog for the production and productivity of cows on Feb 1, 2019. What is the name of that Aayog? |
| A. | Rashtriya Gokul Aayog |
| B. | Gau Mata Aayog |
| C. | Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog |
| D. | Rashtriya Pashu Aayog |
| E. | Govardhan Aayog |
| Answer» D. Rashtriya Pashu Aayog | |
| 1117. |
Ariel, tide and Gain are the detergent powders belonging to which major detergent company? |
| A. | Procter & Gamble |
| B. | Reckitt Benckiser |
| C. | Unilever |
| D. | Henkel AG |
| Answer» B. Reckitt Benckiser | |
| 1118. |
In its Global Economic Outlook report, Fitch Ratings cut India’s economic growth forecast for the next financial year 2019-20 starting from April 1 to ___% from its previous estimate of 7%. |
| A. | 6.1 |
| B. | 5.4 |
| C. | 6.8 |
| D. | 6.2 |
| Answer» D. 6.2 | |
| 1119. |
In how many instalments will the Centre release all due GST compensation to states in 2020? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 1120. |
Mumbai-headquartered cookie brand Sweetish House Mafia has raised Rs ________ crore in pre-series A funding from investor Adar Poonawalla, CEO of vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India. |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 14 |
| E. | 16 |
| Answer» D. 14 | |
| 1121. |
According to data released by Central statistics Offices (CSO) in December 2018, factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew ________ in October 2018 as against 4.5% in September 2018. |
| A. | 8.1% |
| B. | 6.7% |
| C. | 7.5% |
| D. | 6% |
| Answer» B. 6.7% | |
| 1122. |
Amazon.com Inc has issued its first sustainability bond, raising how many billion dollars to invest in renewable energy, clean transport, greener buildings, and affordable housing? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 1.5 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 2.5 |
| E. | 3 |
| Answer» B. 1.5 | |
| 1123. |
In November 2020, the Centre has released Rs. 2,200 crores as the 1st instalment to how many states for the improvement of air quality measures in their million-plus cities? |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 17 |
| C. | 19 |
| D. | 21 |
| E. | 23 |
| Answer» B. 17 | |
| 1124. |
In December 2019, SBI has announced the reduction in its marginal cost of fund based lending rate (MCLR) by ________ basis points across all one-year products. |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | 20 |
| E. | 25 |
| Answer» C. 15 | |
| 1125. |
In May 2020, which of the following has sold much of its stake in Goldman Sachs Group Inc? |
| A. | Alphabet Inc. |
| B. | Berkshire Hathaway Inc. |
| C. | JPMorgan Chase |
| D. | Coldwell Banker |
| E. | BlackRock |
| Answer» C. JPMorgan Chase | |
| 1126. |
India Life Sciences Fund III has invested how many rupees (in crores) in Inventia Healthcare Ltd.? |
| A. | 60 crores |
| B. | 80 crores |
| C. | 100 crores |
| D. | 120 crores |
| E. | 140 crores |
| Answer» D. 120 crores | |
| 1127. |
In October 2020, which country has extended a $1bn line of credit to Central Asian countries for priority projects in connectivity, energy, IT and health care? |
| A. | China |
| B. | India |
| C. | South Korea |
| D. | Norway |
| E. | Sweden |
| Answer» C. South Korea | |
| 1128. |
Private equity firm Actis Llp is about to invest how many million dollars in India to build two green energy platforms? |
| A. | 650 |
| B. | 750 |
| C. | 850 |
| D. | 950 |
| E. | 1050 |
| Answer» D. 950 | |
| 1129. |
In March 2021, the Centre released GST compensation of how many rupees (in crores) to states as part compensation admissible for 2020-2021? |
| A. | 10,000 |
| B. | 20,000 |
| C. | 30,000 |
| D. | 40,000 |
| E. | 50,000 |
| Answer» D. 40,000 | |
| 1130. |
In October 2020, which of the following has launched a cloud communications platform for businesses, entering the $1 bn Indian market for such services? |
| A. | Jio |
| B. | Bharti Airtel Ltd |
| C. | Vodafone Idea |
| D. | BSNL |
| E. | MTN Group |
| Answer» C. Vodafone Idea | |
| 1131. |
India's retail inflation eased to how much per cent in March 2020 from 6.58% in February 2020? |
| A. | 6.43 |
| B. | 6.36 |
| C. | 6.12 |
| D. | 5.91 |
| E. | 5.72 |
| Answer» E. 5.72 | |
| 1132. |
Chemcon Speciality Chemicals will launch their initial public offering on 21 September 2020. What is the estimated CAMS' IPO size? |
| A. | ₹1,300 crore to ₹1,400 cr |
| B. | ₹1,400 crore to ₹1,500 cr |
| C. | ₹1,500 crore to ₹1,600 cr |
| D. | ₹1,600 crore to ₹1,700 cr |
| E. | ₹1,700 crore to ₹1800 cr |
| Answer» D. ₹1,600 crore to ₹1,700 cr | |
| 1133. |
Financial Literacy Week 2019 is an initiative by which bank to promote awareness on key topics every year through a focused campaign? |
| A. | Reserve Bank of India |
| B. | Indian Bank |
| C. | State Bank of India |
| D. | ICICI Bank |
| Answer» B. Indian Bank | |
| 1134. |
In May 2021, who announced the second purchase of government securities (G-Secs) under the Government Securities Acquisition Programme (G-SAP) 1.0 to be conducted on 20 May? |
| A. | Urjit Patel |
| B. | Shaktikanta Das |
| C. | Viral Acharya |
| D. | Michael Patra |
| E. | Duvvuri Subbarao |
| Answer» C. Viral Acharya | |
| 1135. |
Adoption of e-commerce during the pandemic led to an increase in digital transactions on platforms of State Bank of India from 60% to how much per cent? |
| A. | 59 |
| B. | 63 |
| C. | 67 |
| D. | 71 |
| E. | 75 |
| Answer» D. 71 | |
| 1136. |
In May 2021, which of the following has regained market capitalisation (m-cap) of Rs 50,000 crore? |
| A. | SAIL |
| B. | ONGC |
| C. | GAIL |
| D. | IOCL |
| E. | BHEL |
| Answer» B. ONGC | |
| 1137. |
India is estimated to register a record of how many million tonnes of foodgrain production in 2020-21? |
| A. | 298.32 |
| B. | 305.44 |
| C. | 324.90 |
| D. | 378.23 |
| E. | 400.45 |
| Answer» C. 324.90 | |
| 1138. |
In November 2020, which bank has announced the launch of Cardless EMI facility? |
| A. | HDFC Bank |
| B. | Yes Bank |
| C. | ICICI Bank |
| D. | SBI |
| E. | PNB |
| Answer» D. SBI | |
| 1139. |
In March 2020, the RBI revised exposure limits for urban cooperative banks (UCBs) to a single borrower how much per cent of tier-1 capital? |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 15 |
| E. | 20 |
| Answer» E. 20 | |
| 1140. |
According to Bloomberg Economics, if China's economy slows to 1.2% in Jan-Mar quarter, the GDP shock to India from the demand side could be about ________%. |
| A. | 0.2- 0.3 |
| B. | 0.3- 0.4 |
| C. | 0.4- 0.5 |
| D. | 0.5- 0.6 |
| E. | 0.6- 0.7 |
| Answer» D. 0.5- 0.6 | |
| 1141. |
Bharat Electronics Limited, BEL paid an interim dividend of how much per cent on its paid-up capital to the Government for the financial year 2020-21, in March 2021? |
| A. | 80 |
| B. | 100 |
| C. | 120 |
| D. | 140 |
| E. | 160 |
| Answer» E. 160 | |
| 1142. |
How much money (in crores) has been allocated for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act according to the Interim Budget 2019? |
| A. | 4,000 |
| B. | 50,000 |
| C. | 60,000 |
| D. | 70,000 |
| E. | 80,000 |
| Answer» D. 70,000 | |
| 1143. |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited, the dedicated market borrowing arm of the Indian Railways, has raised ₹1398.63 crores from how many anchor investors ahead of its public issue? |
| A. | 19 |
| B. | 23 |
| C. | 27 |
| D. | 31 |
| E. | 35 |
| Answer» E. 35 | |
| 1144. |
In October 2020, which of the following directed Prabhat Dairy Ltd to deposit ₹1,292 crores in an escrow for failing to cooperate with the forensic auditors? |
| A. | SEBI |
| B. | RBI |
| C. | NABARD |
| D. | SIDBI |
| E. | LIC |
| Answer» B. RBI | |
| 1145. |
In the 2018 Union budget of India, what was the proportion of MSP (minimum support price) of agriculture products? |
| A. | 1.7 times the market rate |
| B. | 1.9 times the market rate |
| C. | 2.0 times the market rate |
| D. | 1.5 times the market rate |
| Answer» B. 1.9 times the market rate | |
| 1146. |
__________ means the minimum lending rate which is determined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and no bank is allowed to lend funds below this rate. |
| A. | Cash reserve ratio |
| B. | Base rate |
| C. | Repo rate |
| D. | Marginal cost |
| Answer» C. Repo rate | |
| 1147. |
ASK Property Investment Advisors (ASK PIA), the real estate private equity arm of ASK Group, has invested ₹200 crores in the mid-income housing project of which of the following, in Baner, Pune? |
| A. | Embassy Group |
| B. | K Raheja Corporation |
| C. | Hiranandani Group |
| D. | Kalpataru Group |
| E. | RMZ Corp Holdings Private Limited |
| Answer» E. RMZ Corp Holdings Private Limited | |
| 1148. |
In February 2020, the CM of Mizoram presented the annual budget of the state with an outlay of Rs. 10,715 crore for 2020-21. Who is the CM of Mizoram? |
| A. | Bhupesh Baghel |
| B. | Pu Zoramthanga |
| C. | PS Golay |
| D. | Biplab Kumar Deb |
| E. | Conrad Kongkal Sangma |
| Answer» C. PS Golay | |
| 1149. |
In August 2019, the Union Cabinet approved ________% FDI under automatic route in coal mining and associated infrastructure. |
| A. | 100 |
| B. | 90 |
| C. | 80 |
| D. | 70 |
| E. | 60 |
| Answer» B. 90 | |
| 1150. |
In November 2020, which of the following has become the latest major player to join the Next G Alliance, a coalition of companies working to define and develop the next generation of mobile technology, 6G? |
| A. | Microsoft |
| B. | Samsung |
| C. | Apple |
| D. | Xiaomi |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. Xiaomi | |