Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – December 23, 2022
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1. Which state government has developed Orunodoi 2.0, a special initiative to help economically deprived families?
[A] Bihar
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: D [Assam]
Notes:
Assam government has launched a special scheme Orunodoi 2.0. The flagship scheme of the state government aimed at providing financial security to financially disadvantaged families.
2. In the fiscal year 2022-23, the gross collection of direct taxes increased by what percentage to Rs 13,63,649 crore?
[A] 25.90%
[B] 24.90%
[C] 23.90%
[D] 22.90%
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Correct Answer: A [25.90%]
Notes:
The Gross collection of Direct Taxes has registered a growth of 25 .90% which stood at Rs 13,63,649 cr in the financial year 2022-23.
3. As of 2 December 2022, NiC has grown by how many percent to Rs 31.92 lakh crore, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman?
[A] 7.98%
[B] 6.98%
[C] 5.98%
[D] 8.98%
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Correct Answer: A [7.98%]
Notes:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has informed that note in circulation (NiC) has witnessed an annual growth of 7.98% to Rs 31.92 lakh crore as of December 2, 2022.
4. Which company collaborated with DigiLocker, a government-authorized ID storage solution, to store government IDs locally on Android devices?
[A] Infosys
[B] Apple
[C] Amazon
[D] Google
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Correct Answer: D [Google]
Notes:
Google announced a partnership with DigiLocker, a government authorized identification storage system, to bring local storage of government issued IDs on Android devices.
5. PUMA has appointed which of the following as its brand ambassador?
[A] Alia Bhatt
[B] Deepika Padukone
[C] Katrina Kaif
[D] Anushka Sharma
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Correct Answer: D [Anushka Sharma]
Notes:
The manufacturer and designer of causal and athletic footwear, Puma has roped in Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Anushka Sharma as its brand ambassador.
