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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.
| 1151. |
In May 2020, SBI has reduced interest rates on retail term deposits by up to how many basis points (bps) across all tenors? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 40 |
| E. | 50 |
| Answer» E. 50 | |
| 1152. |
In December 2020, which of the following has sold almost a fourth of its stake in Snowman Logistics Ltd? |
| A. | Adani Logistics Ltd |
| B. | Future Supply Chain Solutions Ltd |
| C. | Transport Corporation of India Ltd |
| D. | TCI Express Ltd |
| E. | Mahindra Logistics Ltd |
| Answer» B. Future Supply Chain Solutions Ltd | |
| 1153. |
In September 2020, Gujarat CM has announced a Rs 3,700-crore relief package to provide relief to farmers whose Kharif crops have been damaged during the monsoon. Who is the CM of Gujarat? |
| A. | Vijay Rupani |
| B. | Nitinbhai Patel |
| C. | C. R. Patil |
| D. | Mansukh Mandaviya |
| E. | Uddhav Thackeray |
| Answer» B. Nitinbhai Patel | |
| 1154. |
In July 2020, which of the following, with SBI Card, has launched their new co-branded Contactless Credit Card on RuPay Platform? |
| A. | EaseMyTrip |
| B. | IRCTC |
| C. | Ola Cabs |
| D. | Cleartrip |
| E. | DMart |
| Answer» C. Ola Cabs | |
| 1155. |
In March 2021, which of the following restrained the officials of Falcon Tyres Ltd and Dunlop India Ltd from accessing the securities market for violating market norms? |
| A. | IRDAI |
| B. | SEBI |
| C. | SIDBI |
| D. | RBI |
| E. | NABARD |
| Answer» C. SIDBI | |
| 1156. |
Public sector banks (PSBs) will provide unsecured personal loans to individuals from Rs 25,000 to how many rupees for salaried, non-salaried, and pensioners for meeting their expenses of Covid treatment? |
| A. | 3 lakhs |
| B. | 4 lakhs |
| C. | 5 lakhs |
| D. | 6 lakhs |
| E. | 7 lakhs |
| Answer» D. 6 lakhs | |
| 1157. |
________ and SoftBank Vision Fund unveiled an investment of $1 billion in U.S. company Uber to drive forward the development of driverless ridesharing services. |
| A. | Toyota |
| B. | Honda |
| C. | Nissan |
| D. | Chevrolet |
| E. | Volkswagen |
| Answer» B. Honda | |
| 1158. |
According to Andrew Wood,S&P Director India will be one of the fastest-growing emerging market economies with how much per cent growth in the next fiscal? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 12 |
| E. | 14 |
| Answer» D. 12 | |
| 1159. |
In April 2021, Citigroup announced its intention to exit from its consumer franchises in how many markets across the two regions including India? |
| A. | 11 |
| B. | 13 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | 17 |
| E. | 19 |
| Answer» C. 15 | |
| 1160. |
In May 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced how many lakh crore concessional credit boost through the Kisan Credit Card Special drive? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 1161. |
________ has set up a high-level panel to suggest possible structures and regulations for creating 'social stock exchanges' to facilitate listing and fund-raising by social enterprises as well as voluntary organisations. |
| A. | RBI |
| B. | NITI Aayog |
| C. | Finance Ministry |
| D. | SEBI |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1162. |
General Motors Co (GM.N) and Nikola Corp will join forces to build electric pickup trucks and fuel cell commercial trucks. As part of a multi-part, multibillion-dollar deal, GM received how much per cent stake in Nikola? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 11 |
| E. | 13 |
| Answer» E. 13 | |
| 1163. |
Invesco Mutual Fund has launched a new fund, that will invest in maximum how many stocks across market capitalization? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 15 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 25 |
| E. | 30 |
| Answer» D. 25 | |
| 1164. |
In January 2020, which bank has announced the launch of two tailor-made credit products for the benefit of the textile sector? |
| A. | Bank Of India |
| B. | Punjab National Bank |
| C. | Allahabad Bank |
| D. | Indian Bank |
| E. | Yes Bank |
| Answer» E. Yes Bank | |
| 1165. |
As per the Ministry of Finance, revenue from direct tax grew by ________ to Rs 7.43 lakh crore in the first nine months of the current financial year 2018-19 (April-March). |
| A. | 13% |
| B. | 12.5% |
| C. | 14% |
| D. | 13.6% |
| E. | 15% |
| Answer» E. 15% | |
| 1166. |
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slowed down a bit to ________ in December 2018 as against 54 in November 2018. |
| A. | 53.8 |
| B. | 53.2 |
| C. | 52.9 |
| D. | 52.3 |
| E. | 51.8 |
| Answer» C. 52.9 | |
| 1167. |
A multinational firm is the one which __________ |
| A. | Source supplies from multiple countries |
| B. | Exports production to multiple countries |
| C. | Control and operates production facilities in multiple countries |
| D. | Has consular access in multiple countries |
| Answer» D. Has consular access in multiple countries | |
| 1168. |
In November 2020, the Centre has announced the third stimulus package of how many rupees (in crores) for the Mission COVID Suraksha- The Indian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Mission? |
| A. | 600 |
| B. | 700 |
| C. | 800 |
| D. | 900 |
| E. | 1000 |
| Answer» E. 1000 | |
| 1169. |
In December 2020, Slurrp Farm, a start-up offering healthy snacks and mealtime options for young children, has raised $2 million in a Series A round from which of the following? |
| A. | Sequoia Capital India Advisors Private Limited |
| B. | Fireside Ventures |
| C. | Local Cube Commerce Pvt. Ltd. |
| D. | Zorba Renaissance Pvt. Ltd |
| E. | Pipa Bella Accessories Pvt. Ltd. |
| Answer» C. Local Cube Commerce Pvt. Ltd. | |
| 1170. |
In December 2020, the RBI has directed which bank to stop issuing new credit cards and halt the launch of new digital businesses? |
| A. | Yes Bank |
| B. | HDFC Bank |
| C. | ICICI Bank |
| D. | PNB |
| E. | Axis Bank |
| Answer» C. ICICI Bank | |
| 1171. |
A total of 1 crore 83 lakh Sukanya Samriddhi accounts have been opened across the country with deposits amounting to over 58,222 crore rupees. In which year did PM Modi launch the scheme? |
| A. | 2014 |
| B. | 2015 |
| C. | 2016 |
| D. | 2017 |
| E. | 2018 |
| Answer» C. 2016 | |
| 1172. |
In December 2020, which of the following has partnered with Vested Finance to provide 'zero commission' investing in the US markets for all our customersw? |
| A. | 5paisa.com |
| B. | Wisdom Capital |
| C. | Share India |
| D. | ETMoney |
| E. | Faircent |
| Answer» B. Wisdom Capital | |
| 1173. |
IIM Ahmedabad has launched the ‘IIM Ahmedabad Endowment Fund’. The endowment aims to raise how many rupees (in crore) over a period of five years? |
| A. | 1000 |
| B. | 800 |
| C. | 500 |
| D. | 300 |
| E. | 200 |
| Answer» B. 800 | |
| 1174. |
In December 2020, which of the following has entered into an outright transaction to purchase a well-located land parcel in Whitefield, Bangalore? |
| A. | Prestige Group |
| B. | Mahindra Lifespaces |
| C. | DLF |
| D. | Godrej Properties Ltd. |
| E. | Lodha Group |
| Answer» E. Lodha Group | |
| 1175. |
In September 2020, which of the three bills werepassed by the parliament aimed at transforming agriculture in the country and raising farmers' income?(A) Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020(B) Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and farm Services Bill, 2020(C) Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020(D) Farmers Income and MSP (Minimum Support Price) Amendment Bill, 2020 |
| A. | A, D and C |
| B. | B, C and D |
| C. | A, B and C |
| D. | A, B and D |
| Answer» D. A, B and D | |
| 1176. |
In December 2019, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled infrastructure projects worth 102 lakh crore rupees. In next how many years will these projects be implemented? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| E. | 7 |
| Answer» D. 6 | |
| 1177. |
In May 2020, the Centre has raised borrowing limits for states for the current fiscal to how much per cent of gross state domestic product (GSDP) from 3% at present? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 4.5 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 5.5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» D. 5.5 | |
| 1178. |
As per the report titled 'Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 2020: Towards sustainable economies', India's GDP growth for the current fiscal is expected to slow down to how much per cent? |
| A. | 4.2 |
| B. | 4.4 |
| C. | 4.6 |
| D. | 4.8 |
| E. | 5.0 |
| Answer» E. 5.0 | |
| 1179. |
According to depositories data, FPIs pumped in how many rupees (in crores) into equities during February 1-19, 2021? |
| A. | 21,671 |
| B. | 22,709 |
| C. | 23,908 |
| D. | 24,204 |
| E. | 25,509 |
| Answer» E. 25,509 | |
| 1180. |
In February 2020, the Uttar Pradesh government presented a Rs 5,12,860.72 crore budget for FY 2020-21 in the state assembly. Who is the Finance Minister of Uttar Pradesh? |
| A. | Satish Mahana |
| B. | Suresh Kumar Khanna |
| C. | Surya Pratap Shahi |
| D. | Suresh Rana |
| E. | Swami Prasad Maurya |
| Answer» C. Surya Pratap Shahi | |
| 1181. |
As of December 2019, _______ was the largest crude oil supplier to India. |
| A. | United Arab Emirates |
| B. | Iran |
| C. | Iraq |
| D. | Saudi Arabia |
| Answer» D. Saudi Arabia | |
| 1182. |
A cross-border investment, where a global company purchases an established local company in another country and makes it a subsidiary business, is called _______. |
| A. | International acquisition |
| B. | International market |
| C. | International establishment |
| D. | International purchase |
| Answer» B. International market | |
| 1183. |
In May 2021, which of the following banks has deployed mobile ATMs in Bengaluru amid the surge in covid infections in the city? |
| A. | ICICI Bank |
| B. | HDFC Bank |
| C. | Axis Bank |
| D. | Punjab National Bank |
| E. | Yes Bank |
| Answer» C. Axis Bank | |
| 1184. |
In terms of quantity, the exports of organic food products grew by how much per cent to 8,88,000 metric tonnes during last financial year compared to 2019-20? |
| A. | 31 |
| B. | 35 |
| C. | 39 |
| D. | 43 |
| E. | 47 |
| Answer» D. 43 | |
| 1185. |
Out of the following, which mobile app has been launched by the IRCTC for flight ticket booking in the year 2018 ? |
| A. | IRCTC Air |
| B. | IRCTC Railway |
| C. | IRCTC Ticket |
| D. | IRCTC Fly |
| Answer» B. IRCTC Railway | |
| 1186. |
In Nov 2020, Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) has emerged as the L-1 bidder for construction of a four-lane road bridge across which river? |
| A. | Ganga |
| B. | Yamuna |
| C. | Brahmaputra |
| D. | Jhelum |
| E. | Godavari |
| Answer» D. Jhelum | |
| 1187. |
As per Union Budget 2017-18, the National Pension System (NPS) subscribers can prematurely withdraw how much percentage of corpus tax-free? |
| A. | 0.25 |
| B. | 0.15 |
| C. | 0.2 |
| D. | 0.3 |
| Answer» B. 0.15 | |
| 1188. |
What is the India's GDP growth forecast for FY 18, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s latest report 'World Economic Outlook (WEO)'? |
| A. | 0.072 |
| B. | 0.074 |
| C. | 0.068 |
| D. | 0.066 |
| Answer» B. 0.074 | |
| 1189. |
As per the Union Budget 2017, how much amount has been allocated for transportation sector as a whole, including rail, roads, shipping, in the FY 2017-18? |
| A. | Rs 241387 crores |
| B. | Rs 251387 crores |
| C. | Rs 261387 crores |
| D. | Rs 241287 crores |
| Answer» B. Rs 251387 crores | |
| 1190. |
Personal income tax for people with income in the slab of 2.5 lakh to 5 lakh was reduced from 10% to |
| A. | 0.05 |
| B. | 0.06 |
| C. | 0.07 |
| D. | 0.08 |
| Answer» B. 0.06 | |
| 1191. |
As per the Union Budget 2017, how much amount has been allocated for the infrastructure sector for the year 2017-18? |
| A. | Rs. 2[comma]96[comma]134 crore |
| B. | Rs. 3[comma]96[comma]134 crore |
| C. | Rs. 3[comma]86[comma]134 crore |
| D. | Rs. 4[comma]96[comma]134 crore |
| Answer» C. Rs. 3[comma]86[comma]134 crore | |
| 1192. |
What is the India's GDP forecast for FY 17, as per latest report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? |
| A. | 0.072 |
| B. | 0.068 |
| C. | 0.066 |
| D. | 0.07 |
| Answer» D. 0.07 | |
| 1193. |
As per the advance estimates released by the Central Statistics Office, the growth rate of GDP at constant market prices for the year 2016-17 is placed at what percent? |
| A. | 7.9 per cent |
| B. | 7.2 per cent |
| C. | 7.1 per cent |
| D. | 6.1 per cent |
| Answer» D. 6.1 per cent | |
| 1194. |
How much total expenditure is predicted in the Union Budget 2017? |
| A. | Rs 18.20 lakh crore |
| B. | Rs 21.47 lakh crore |
| C. | Rs 27.89 lakh crore |
| D. | Rs 31.41 lakh crore |
| Answer» C. Rs 27.89 lakh crore | |
| 1195. |
As per the Union Budget 2017, two new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences will be started in which of the following two states? |
| A. | Jharkhand and Gujarat |
| B. | Jharkhand and Bihar |
| C. | Rajasthan and Gujarat |
| D. | Rajasthan and Bihar |
| Answer» B. Jharkhand and Bihar | |
| 1196. |
What is the India's GDP growth forecast for FY 18, according to the World Bank's latest report "Globalization Backlash"? |
| A. | 0.073 |
| B. | 0.072 |
| C. | 0.075 |
| D. | 0.074 |
| Answer» C. 0.075 | |
| 1197. |
Rupee weakens ______ paise against dollar at 64.65. |
| A. | 9 paise |
| B. | 10 paise |
| C. | 6 paise |
| D. | 7 paise |
| Answer» B. 10 paise | |
| 1198. |
How much tax rate will be imposed on the Income earned from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh as per the Union Budget 2017? |
| A. | 5 per cent |
| B. | 10 per cent |
| C. | 20 per cent |
| D. | 30 per cent |
| Answer» C. 20 per cent | |
| 1199. |
As per the Union Budget 2017, transaction above how much amount will not be permitted in cash? |
| A. | Rs 3 lakhs |
| B. | Rs 10 lakhs |
| C. | Rs 5 lakhs |
| D. | Rs 7 lakhs |
| Answer» B. Rs 10 lakhs | |
| 1200. |
As per an estimate of the IMF, the projected global economic growth for 2017 is |
| A. | 0.015 |
| B. | 0.025 |
| C. | 0.035 |
| D. | 0.045 |
| Answer» D. 0.045 | |