Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – 27 October 2022
October 27, 2022 October 27, 2022
1. Who is the most generous person in the country, according to the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2022, with a yearly donation of Rs 1,161 crore?
[A] Shiv Nadar
[B] Mukesh Ambani
[C] Kumar Mangalam Birla
[D] Azim Premji
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Correct Answer: A [Shiv Nadar]
Notes:
According to the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2022, HCL founder Shiv Nadar is the most charitable person in the country with an annual giving of Rs 1,161 crore.
2. In October 2022, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) presented the National Digital Transformation Awards “DX 2022 Awards” to which bank?
[A] Karnataka Bank
[B] Axis Bank
[C] RBL Bank
[D] Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka Bank]
Notes:
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has presented Karnataka Bank with the National Digital Transformation Awards, also known as the DX 2022 Awards, in recognition of the institution’s outstanding efforts in the area of digital transformation within the BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance) sector.
3. Which state is the best performing state in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban scheme?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The state of Uttar Pradesh came in first, followed by the states of Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in second and third place, respectively.
4. Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services has collaborated with which payment bank to expand credit access?
[A] Airtel Payments Bank
[B] Fino Payments Bank
[C] India Post Payments Bank
[D] Paytm Payments Bank
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Correct Answer: C [India Post Payments Bank]
Notes:
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services has partnered with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to further enhance credit access to a larger customer base.
5. Mission Schools of Excellence was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched Mission Schools of Excellence at Trimandir, Gujarat. He also inaugurated projects worth ₹4,260 crores.
