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551.

As per the Status Paper on the Government Debt released on 18 January 2019, the total liabilities of the government has increased by ________% in the last four-and-half years.

A. 45
B. 49
C. 51
D. 31
E. 37
Answer» E. 37
552.

In March 2021, HDFC Bank has announced the launch of a mentoring programme 'SmartUp Unnati'. It will initially target more than how many women entrepreneurs associated with the bank's SmartUp programme?

A. 2,000
B. 2,500
C. 3,000
D. 3,500
E. 4,000
Answer» D. 3,500
553.

In May 2020, the government has announced an emergency working capital of how many rupees (in crores) for small and marginal farmers?

A. 10,000
B. 20,000
C. 30,000
D. 40,000
E. 50,000
Answer» D. 40,000
554.

Fino Payments Bank Limited has announced the launch of a savings account scheme for minors aged between how many years?

A. 5-10
B. 7-14
C. 9-15
D. 10-18
E. 12-19
Answer» E. 12-19
555.

In March 2021, the Union Cabinet approved the extension of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to the food processing sector. Investment of how many rupees has also approved as incentives for domestic manufacturing in the sector?

A. 6,500
B. 8,700
C. 10,900
D. 12,400
E. 14,800
Answer» D. 12,400
556.

Growth of 8 core industries dropped to ________% in June 2019 mainly due to a contraction in oil-related sectors as well as in cement production.

A. 0.1
B. 0.2
C. 0.3
D. 0.4
E. 0.5
Answer» C. 0.3
557.

In June 2021, with which of the following has Federal Bank partnered for Oracle CX adoption, a cloud-based tool to manage the relationship with customers?

A. Wipro
B. HCL Technologies
C. Infosys
D. Mphasis
E. Tech Mahindra
Answer» D. Mphasis
558.

In April 2021, which of the following banks has announced the launch of its ‘Merchant Stack’?

A. Bank of Baroda
B. ICICI Bank
C. HDFC Bank
D. Axis Bank
E. Punjab National Bank
Answer» C. HDFC Bank
559.

In December 2019, which of the following banks has launched KBL Xpress SB Accounts, as part of its digital initiative?

A. Karur Vysya Bank
B. Canara Bank
C. Kotak Mahindra Bank
D. Karnataka Bank
E. Union Bank of India
Answer» E. Union Bank of India
560.

According to the Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, the manufacturing activity expanded to a 14-month high of ________ in February 2019.

A. 52.2
B. 54.3
C. 56.8
D. 58.4
E. 60.2
Answer» C. 56.8
561.

Paisabazaar.com partnered with _______ to provide its users with a one-stop solution to their financial requirements.

A. Google Pay
B. Whatsapp
C. Samsung Pay
D. Truecaller
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Truecaller
562.

In February 2020, Union Government has cleared investments of over Rs. ________ crore in some stuck residential properties that will benefit 1,800 home buyers.

A. 380
B. 400
C. 480
D. 540
E. 580
Answer» E. 580
563.

Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala Investment Co and Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners, part-owned by Mubadala has invested a combined $150 million in which of the following apps?

A. Whatsapp
B. Twitter
C. Telegram
D. Signal
E. Viber
Answer» D. Signal
564.

As per the interim Budget 2019, the 22nd AIIMS is proposed to come up in ________

A. Haryana
B. Assam
C. Maharashtra
D. Jharkhand
Answer» B. Assam
565.

By which year nearly half the world’s electricity will come from renewable energy?

A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2040
D. 2050
E. 2075
Answer» E. 2075
566.

Net Direct Tax collections have increased over how much per cent in this fiscal year in comparison to the corresponding period of last financial year?

A. 100
B. 90
C. 80
D. 70
E. 60
Answer» B. 90
567.

In June 2020, which state has announced its Aatmanirbhar package worth Rs 14,000 cr to help individuals, industries and businesses in the state?

A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Odisha
D. Kerala
E. Haryana
Answer» C. Odisha
568.

EPFO has processed 3,31,000 claims disbursing an amount of over Rs 946 crore in just 15 days. What does 'F' stand for in EPFO?

A. Finance
B. Fiscal
C. Fund
D. Federal
E. Formula
Answer» D. Federal
569.

In Feb 2021, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) raised its holding in SkyTran to how much percent from 26.3% on a fully diluted basis for $26.76 million?

A. 47.36
B. 50.35
C. 54.46
D. 58.89
E. 62.90
Answer» D. 58.89
570.

Amazon.com Inc. will invest more than $10 billion to build a network of how many satellites that will provide high-speed broadband internet services to people around the world who lack such access?

A. 2,764
B. 2,879
C. 3,012
D. 3,236
E. 3,422
Answer» E. 3,422
571.

By what per cent has the fare been hiked for all categories of commercial passenger vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir?

A. 19
B. 14
C. 17
D. 12
E. 11
Answer» B. 14
572.

Moody's has lowered its 2019 GDP growth forecast for India to how much percent?

A. 2.3%
B. 4.8%
C. 3.9%
D. 5.6%
E. 6.7%
Answer» E. 6.7%
573.

As per Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, over how many rupees (in crores) have been paid as Integrated Goods and Services Tax-IGST refunds to exporters by December 2019?

A. 1,00,000
B. 1,10,000
C. 1,12,000
D. 1,18,000
E. 2,00,000
Answer» D. 1,18,000
574.

According to the RBI data, the country foreign exchange reserves rose by how many USD million to reach a life-time high of USD 461.21 billion in the week to 10 Jan 2020?

A. 48
B. 52
C. 56
D. 58
E. 60
Answer» E. 60
575.

In December 2020, which of the following has raised ₹185 crores as a part of its Series B funding round led by a European investment firm, Verlinvest?

A. Wakefit.co
B. SleepyCat
C. Sleepyhead
D. Urban Ladder
E. Sleepwell
Answer» B. SleepyCat
576.

By January 2020, which of the following has raised USD 500 million through dollar-denominated bonds?

A. Future Retail
B. Pantaloons Fashion & Retail
C. Shoppers Stop
D. Future Lifestyle Fashions
E. DMart
Answer» B. Pantaloons Fashion & Retail
577.

AWS (Amazon Web Services) is reportedly investing about $1.5 billion to set up two data centres in India. Where will these data centres come up?

A. New Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Pune
D. Bengaluru
E. Noida
Answer» C. Pune
578.

In January 2020, in which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi electronically release 12,000 crore rupees under Pradhan Mantri Samaan Yojana to six crore farmers?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala
E. Gujarat
Answer» D. Kerala
579.

In March 2021, the government has notified comprehensive amendments to the Insurance Ombudsman Rules of which year?

A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018
E. 2019
Answer» D. 2018
580.

In January 2020, which of the following has received Sebi's approval to float its initial public offering (IPO)?

A. Burger Club
B. Cafe Zoe
C. Burger Lounge India
D. ​Burger King India Ltd
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
581.

In January 2020, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is making a fresh equity commitment of how many million dollars, backing its wholesale non-banking credit arm KKR India Financial Services?

A. 75
B. 100
C. 125
D. 150
E. 175
Answer» E. 175
582.

In May 2021, which of the following has received in-principle approval from the company's board to raise around ₹22,000 crore through an initial public offer during the October-December quarter of 2021?

A. Ant Group
B. Paytm
C. Stripe
D. Flipkart
E. paypal
Answer» C. Stripe
583.

ArcelorMittal Group is planning to invest ₹2,000 crore in which state?

A. Bihar
B. Odisha
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
E. Haryana
Answer» C. Rajasthan
584.

How much money (in rupees) is planned to be borrowed by the Central government in the first half of the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) to mitigate the impact of coronavirus pandemic on the economy?

A. 3.74 lakh crore
B. 4.88 lakh crore
C. 5.13 lakh crore
D. 5.98 lakh crore
E. 6.34 lakh crore
Answer» C. 5.13 lakh crore
585.

In June 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to extend a special liquidity facility of ₹16,000 crore to which of the following?

A. SEBI
B. SIDBI
C. NABARD
D. NHB
E. PFRDA
Answer» C. NABARD
586.

PNB has launched a digital initiative [email protected] under which every transaction undertaken by a bank branch will be initiated and authorized by customers themselves. It has been launched across how many identified locations across India?

A. 135
B. 145
C. 155
D. 165
E. 175
Answer» E. 175
587.

In June 2020, the Union Government has hiked Customs duty on bamboo imports by agarbatti manufacturers from 10 per cent to how much per cent with immediate effect?

A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30
E. 35
Answer» D. 30
588.

In February 2021, PhonePe has partnered with which of the following banks on UPI multi-bank model?

A. Punjab National Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. Kotak Mahindra Bank
D. Bank of Baroda
E. Yes Bank
Answer» C. Kotak Mahindra Bank
589.

For how many Central Educational Institutions did the Union cabinet approve the sanction of Rs 4315.15 crore for implementation of reservation in admission to students belonging to Economically Weaker Section?

A. 123
B. 137
C. 142
D. 158
E. 164
Answer» E. 164
590.

______ is the certain percentage of deposits that banks have to maintain with the central bank.

A. Repo Rate
B. SLR (Statutory Liquidity Ratio)
C. CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio)
D. Reverse Repo Rate
Answer» D. Reverse Repo Rate
591.

All Central Government employees, whose selection for the appointment was finalized before 1 January ________ but who joined service on or after this date, can now opt to be covered under the old Pension scheme.

A. 2000
B. 2004
C. 2006
D. 2008
E. 2010
Answer» C. 2006
592.

Global trade is expected to fall by ________% in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts economic activity and life around the world.

A. 10-23
B. 11-26
C. 12-30
D. 13-32
E. 14-34
Answer» E. 14-34
593.

In October 2020, which of the following has announced to raise Rs 7,350 cr from two investors - Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC and Global alternative asset firm TPG?

A. Tata Motors
B. Nissan
C. Reliance Industries Ltd
D. Uber
E. Swiggy
Answer» D. Uber
594.

A Public Sector Enterprise, NSIL has been incorporated as a new commercial arm of Department of Space to tap the benefits of the Research & Development carried out by ISRO. What doe 'I' stand for in NSIL?

A. India
B. Institute
C. Innovate
D. Indigenous
E. Index
Answer» B. Institute
595.

Prime Ministers Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund Trust has decided to allocate ________ crore rupees for fight against COVID-19.

A. 2,300
B. 2,700
C. 3,100
D. 3,500
E. 4,200
Answer» D. 3,500
596.

In November 2020, the RBI has imposed a penalty of over ₹5.78 crores on how many entities including Punjab National Bank, PhonePe Pvt. Ltd and Sodexo SVC India Pvt. Ltd for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
E. 8
Answer» D. 7
597.

By October 2020, which of the following is enabling automatic cashless payments at 211 toll plazas?

A. PhonePe
B. Freecharge
C. Paytm Payments Bank
D. MobiKwik
E. Amazon Pay
Answer» D. MobiKwik
598.

In May 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to maintain the Contingency Risk Buffer at how much per cent?

A. 4.00
B. 4.50
C. 5.00
D. 5.50
E. 6.00
Answer» E. 6.00
599.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd will acquire how much percent stake held by DVS Raju in Gangavaram Port Ltd?

A. 52.6
B. 54.0
C. 56.4
D. 58.1
E. 60.3
Answer» E. 60.3
600.

In October 2020, which of the following has been renamed as Elevation Capital?

A. Nexus India Capital Advisors Pvt Ltd
B. SAIF Partners
C. Matrix Partners
D. Qualcomm Ventures
E. General Atlantic
Answer» C. Matrix Partners