Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – December 21, 2022
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1. Which of the following companies has received the Institution of Engineers, India (IEI) Industry Excellence Award 2022 in Chennai?
[A] National Mineral Development Corporation
[B] Steel Authority of India
[C] NTPC Limited
[D] TP renewable Microgrid
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Correct Answer: A [National Mineral Development Corporation]
Notes:
National Miner National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) won the Institution of Engineers, India (IEI) Industry Excellence Award 2022 in Chennai.
2. Who started the “Prashasan Gaon ki Ore” campaign, which is taking place all over the country?
[A] Arvind Kejriwal
[B] Manish Sisodia
[C] Jitendra Singh
[D] Dharmendra Pradhan
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Correct Answer: C [Jitendra Singh]
Notes:
Union Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh has inaugurated a nationwide campaign, Prashasan Gaon ki Ore.
3. How much of a global minimum tax plan has the European Union adopted for large corporations?
[A] 25%
[B] 05%
[C] 10%
[D] 15%
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Correct Answer: D [15%]
Notes:
The European Union has adopted a plan for a global minimum 15% tax on big business. The landmark deal between nearly 140 countries aims to stop governments racing to cut taxes in a bid to attract companies.
4. What is IDFC FIRST Bank offering as part of its zero fee banking initiative?
[A] No fees on savings accounts
[B] Waived fees on multiple banking services, including passbook charges and NEFT charges
[C] Both a and b
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Both a and b]
Notes:
IDFC FIRST Bank has declared ZERO Fee Banking on savings accounts and waived fees on multiple banking services, including Passbook charges, NEFT charges. The bank said that customers maintaining as low as Rs 10,000 Average Monthly Balance, and the Rs 25,000 AMB savings account variant will get these benefits.
5. What has HDFC Securities launched?
[A] A new stock brokerage platform
[B] A dedicated education and market analysis platform called Roots
[C] An updated version of their existing brokerage platform
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [A dedicated education and market analysis platform called Roots]
Notes:
Stock brokerage firm HDFC Securities has launched Roots, a dedicated platform providing comprehensive investor education and market analysis.
