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151.

India has boosted the Customs Duty on all the goods imported from Pakistan to how much percent?
A. 180%
B. 200%
C. 150%
D. 160%
Answer» C. 150%
Discussion
152.

In which City does Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched laid foundation stone of Defence Corridor?
A. Prayagraj
B. Varanasi
C. Lucknow
D. Jhansi
Answer» E.
Discussion
153.

CM Fadnavis approves Rs __________ for the memorial of Krantikari Khajyaji Naik in Maharashtra.
A. Rs 5 crores
B. Rs 8 crores
C. Rs 12 crores
D. Rs 15 crores
Answer» E.
Discussion
154.

GST on under construction flats cut from 12 percent to __________ %.
A. 10.5%
B. 7%
C. 5%
D. 8.2%
Answer» D. 8.2%
Discussion
155.

According to Moody's, Indian economy is expected to grow at __________ percent in 2019-2020.
A. 7.3
B. 7.2
C. 7.4
D. 7.6
Answer» B. 7.2
Discussion
156.

Recently, the cerntral gvernment has announced a new coin with which of the denomination in 12-edged polygon shape?
A. 20
B. 10
C. 5
D. 1
Answer» B. 10
Discussion
157.

The CCEA has approved Rs __________ crore interest subvention for extending loans by banks to sugar mills.
A. Rs. 2,790
B. Rs. 1,500
C. Rs. 2,280
D. Rs. 1,800
Answer» B. Rs. 1,500
Discussion
158.

What is the new rate slashed by GST Council for construction flats during its 34thGST Council?
A. 5%
B. 8%
C. 12%
D. 15%
Answer» B. 8%
Discussion
159.

Fitch Cuts India GDP Growth Forecast for FY20 is __________.
A. 7.4%
B. 6.8%
C. 8.1%
D. 4.8%
Answer» C. 8.1%
Discussion
160.

According to Asian Development Outlook report, India's Growth Rate in 2019 is __________.
A. 7.2 %
B. 7.4 %
C. 7.5 %
D. 6.9 %
Answer» B. 7.4 %
Discussion
161.

Who has reduced the UPI transaction charges from 25 paise to 10 paise up to Rs.1,000?
A. Reserve Bank of India
B. State Bank of India
C. National Payments Corporation of India
D. Banking Codes and Standards Board of India
Answer» D. Banking Codes and Standards Board of India
Discussion
162.

What is the GDP growth rate of India as per the report of World Bank?
A. 7.1%
B. 7.3%
C. 7.5%
D. 7.8%
Answer» D. 7.8%
Discussion
163.

IMF Cuts India's GDP Growth Forecast is __________.
A. 7.3%
B. 7.4%
C. 7.2%
D. 7.5%
Answer» B. 7.4%
Discussion
164.

Union government retained the interest rate for General Provident Fund (GPF) at ___________ % for the first quarter of the current financial year 2019-2020.
A. 9%
B. 5%
C. 8%
D. 12%
Answer» D. 12%
Discussion
165.

Which stock market overtakes Japan to become world's 3rd largest according to Bloomberg?
A. Toronto Stock Exchange, Canada
B. London Stock Exchange, United Kingdom
C. Hang Seng Index, Hong Kong
D. Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan
Answer» D. Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan
Discussion
166.

Indian Government granted Rs __________ to build maternity hospital in Nepal's Siraha district.
A. 25.40 million Nepali Rupees
B. 20.70 million Nepali Rupees
C. 26.90 million Nepali Rupees
D. 28.60 million Nepali Rupees
Answer» D. 28.60 million Nepali Rupees
Discussion
167.

How much percent of life insurer's premium income was grown for the year 2019, as per Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)?
A. 15%
B. 14%
C. 13%
D. 11%
Answer» E.
Discussion
168.

What is the revised interest rate of Employee's Provident Fund (EPF) for 2018-19?
A. 8.45%
B. 8.55%
C. 8.35%
D. 8.65%
Answer» E.
Discussion
169.

According to Asian Development Outlook 2019 report, what is the growth rate?
A. 5.1%
B. 5.4%
C. 5.7%
D. 5.9%
Answer» D. 5.9%
Discussion
170.

By what percent does the bank credit grows for the financial year 2018-19, as per the Reserve Bank of India(RBI)?
A. 12.24%
B. 12.54%
C. 13.24%
D. 13.54%
Answer» D. 13.54%
Discussion
171.

Who launched BSE StAR MF app to help mutual fund distributors to accelerate transactions process
A. BSE
B. NSE
C. Shenzhen Stock Exchange
D. Copenhagen Stock Exchange
Answer» B. NSE
Discussion
172.

What is the GDP growth of India for the financial year 2020 as per the United Nation's report World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019 Mid-year Update ?
A. 7.1%
B. 7.2%
C. 7.3%
D. 7.4%
Answer» B. 7.2%
Discussion
173.

The Government has fixed the price of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs)-Series I for 2019-20 at Rs. __________ per gram.
A. 2,512
B. 3,196
C. 2,832
D. 3,500
Answer» C. 2,832
Discussion
174.

What is GDP growth of India forecasted by RBI's monetary policy committee (MPC)?
A. 7.5%
B. 7.3%
C. 7.1%
D. 7%
Answer» E.
Discussion
175.

By how much per cent, the share of e-Money in India's payment systems grew in 2017, as per the report released by Reserve Bank of India?
A. 25.5%
B. 21.5%
C. 27.5%
D. 29.5%
Answer» C. 27.5%
Discussion
176.

As per the G-20 surveillance note prepared by staff of International Monetary Fund, what is the growth rate of Indian economy in 2019?
A. 7.1%
B. 7.2%
C. 7.3%
D. 7.5%
Answer» D. 7.5%
Discussion
177.

What is the minimum tradeable amount in the foreign exchange trading platform for retail participants?
A. $1000
B. $750
C. $500
D. $250
Answer» B. $750
Discussion
178.

How many products did India boost export products to the US and China trade war?
A. 350
B. 420
C. 180
D. 260
Answer» B. 420
Discussion
179.

How much does the Central government plan to raise from airwaves auction in 2019?
A. Rs 7.54 trillion rupees
B. Rs 6.25 trillion rupees
C. Rs 5.83 trillion rupees
D. Rs 4.31 trillion rupees
Answer» D. Rs 4.31 trillion rupees
Discussion
180.

As per Global Economic Outlook, India's growth forecast from 6.8% to __________ for 2019-20 fiscal.
A. 6.5%
B. 6.4%
C. 6.6%
D. 6.7%
Answer» D. 6.7%
Discussion
181.

India extended __________ million grant to Niger to organize the AU summit.
A. $8
B. $20
C. $12
D. $15
Answer» E.
Discussion
182.

SEBI sets up panel to review margins on derivatives. It was headed by;
A. India International Exchange
B. NSE Clearing Ltd
C. BSE Ltd
D. OTC Exchange of India
Answer» C. BSE Ltd
Discussion
183.

What is the income tax limit for 2019-20?
A. Rs 2.5 lakh
B. Rs 3 lakh
C. Rs 3.5 lakh
D. Rs 4 lakh
Answer» C. Rs 3.5 lakh
Discussion
184.

RBI Committee suggested to increase the collateral-free loans for MSMEs from Rs 10 lakh to _________.
A. Rs 18 lakh
B. Rs 20 lakh
C. Rs 21 lakh
D. Rs 22 lakh
Answer» C. Rs 21 lakh
Discussion
185.

From which year, the 35th Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council decided to introduce electronic invoicing system in a phase-wise manner for B2B (Business to Business) transactions?
A. 2022
B. 2020
C. 2025
D. 2030
Answer» C. 2025
Discussion
186.

Who is known as 'the father of economics'?
A. Amartya Sen
B. John M. Keynes
C. Richard Cantillon
D. Adam Smith
Answer» E.
Discussion
187.

What was the trade deficit of India in the year 2018-2019?
A. $156 Billion
B. $176 Billion
C. $106 Billion
D. $196 Billion
Answer» C. $106 Billion
Discussion
188.

What is the interest rates of Senior Citizens Savings Scheme for the July-September quarter?
A. 8.7 percent
B. 8.6 percent
C. 8.5 percent
D. 8.4 percent
Answer» C. 8.5 percent
Discussion
189.

How much percent of GDP has been increased for India's Current Account Deficit(CAD) in Fy19?
A. 2.3% of GDP
B. 2.5% of GDP
C. 2.1% of GDP
D. 2.7% of GDP
Answer» D. 2.7% of GDP
Discussion
190.

What is the amount of loan that the IMF has approved recently for Pakistan?
A. $3 billion
B. $4 billion
C. $5 billion
D. $6 billion
Answer» E.
Discussion
191.

The Economic Survey 2019 has projected how much growth in GDP in 2019-20?
A. 8 percent
B. 7 percent
C. 9 percent
D. 11 percent
Answer» C. 9 percent
Discussion
192.

Who is the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) of the Government of India?
A. Viral Acharaya
B. Gita Gopinath
C. Krishnamurthy V Subramanian
D. Arun Jaitley
Answer» D. Arun Jaitley
Discussion
193.

What should be the GDP of India, inorder to achieve $5 trillion economy by 2024-25?
A. 8%
B. 8.5%
C. 8.2%
D. 7.8%
Answer» B. 8.5%
Discussion
194.

What is the size of the budget in the year 2019-2020?
A. 25 lakh crore
B. 27 lakh crore
C. 27.86 lakh crore
D. 28 lakh crore
Answer» D. 28 lakh crore
Discussion
195.

How much amount is allocated in the Union Budget 2019 to boost credit in Public Sector Banks?
A. Rs 20,000 crore
B. Rs 50,000 crore
C. Rs 70,000 crore
D. Rs 90,000 crore
Answer» D. Rs 90,000 crore
Discussion
196.

The Union Budget 2019 targets what amount through the disinvestment of CPSEs including Air India?
A. Rs 90,000 crore
B. Rs 1,05,000 crore
C. Rs 1,50,000 crore
D. Rs 1,95,000 crore
Answer» C. Rs 1,50,000 crore
Discussion
197.

The Budget 2019 reduces tax rate for companies having annual turnover up to Rs 400 crore. It is upto;
A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 18%
D. 25%
Answer» E.
Discussion
198.

How much is allocated for drug de-addiction measures, which is provided to the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) for the year 2019-20?
A. Rs. 101 Cr
B. Rs. 120 Cr
C. Rs. 135 Cr
D. Rs. 150 Cr
Answer» D. Rs. 150 Cr
Discussion
199.

The government has fixed the price of the new series of Sovereign Gold Bonds, recently. It is;
A. Rs 2,551 Per gram
B. Rs 3,443 per gram
C. Rs 3,147 Per Gram
D. Rs 2,897 Per Gram
Answer» C. Rs 3,147 Per Gram
Discussion
200.

What is the percentage of additional tax that the listed companies are liable to pay in the case of buyback of share?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 26%
Answer» C. 25%
Discussion