Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – February 10,2023
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1. How many basis points did the repo rate grow?
[A] 25
[B] 26
[C] 27
[D] 28
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Correct Answer: A [25]
Notes:
On February 8, 2023, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India convened its most recent meeting. This was the first meeting since Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitaraman presented the budget. Recent monetary policy announcements by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das included a 25-basis-point hike in the repo rate.
2. The Defense Ministry signs a deal with L&T for the procurement of 41 modular bridges worth how much?
[A] Rs 3,585 crore
[B] Rs 5,585 crore
[C] Rs 4,585 crore
[D] Rs 2,585 crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 2,585 crore]
Notes:
Defence Ministry signs deal with L&T for procurement of 41 modular bridges worth Rs 2,585 crore.
3. Who awarded the ATMA Lifetime Achievement Award to Hisashi Takeuchi, MD and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India?
[A] Shenu Agarwal
[B] Sandeep Sangwan
[C] Suresh Narayanan
[D] K.M. Mammen
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Correct Answer: D [K.M. Mammen]
Notes:
MRF Ltd. Chairman and Managing Director K.M. Mammen was presented the ATMA Lifetime Achievement Award by Maruti Suzuki India MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi.
4. Who won the “ATD Best Awards 2023” for the 6th consecutive year?
[A] National Thermal Power Corporation
[B] Talcher Super Thermal Power station
[C] Tiroda Thermal Power Plant
[D] Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station
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Correct Answer: A [National Thermal Power Corporation]
Notes:
National Thermal Power Corporation bagged ‘ATD Best Awards 2023’ for the 6th consecutive year.
5. Which platform is the first in India to allow credit cards through UPI?
[A] GooglePay
[B] PhonePe
[C] MobiKwik
[D] BharatPay
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Correct Answer: C [MobiKwik]
Notes:
India’s leading fintech, MobiKwik has become the first fintech app to support RuPay Credit Cards on UPI. The development brings a new level of convenience to the millions of Indians who use UPI for their daily transactions. With nearly 50 million users possessing one or more credit cards, this is a significant milestone in India’s drive towards a cashless economy.
