Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -December 7, 2022
December 7, 2022 December 7, 2022
1. Every year, which of the following days is designated as International Day of Banks?
[A] December 4
[B] December 5
[C] December 6
[D] December 7
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Correct Answer: A [December 4]
Notes:
On 19 December 2019, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution, which designated 4 December as the International Day of Banks.
2. Every year, which of the following days is recognized as International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development?
[A] December 5
[B] December 4
[C] December 3
[D] December 2
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Correct Answer: A [December 5]
Notes:
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development is observed on December 5 ever year. The day is also referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD) to recognize and promote the tireless work, not just of UN Volunteers, but of volunteers across the globe.
3. What is the theme of International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development in 2022?
[A] Volunteers Build Resilient Communities
[B] Solidarity through volunteering
[C] Together, act now
[D] Global Applause – give volunteers a hand
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Correct Answer: B [Solidarity through volunteering]
Notes:
International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2022 celebrates the theme of solidarity through volunteering. This campaign highlights the power of our collective humanity to drive positive change through volunteerism.
4. Which of the following companies collaborated with Meta to provide the world’s largest subsea cable to India?
[A] Vodafone Idea
[B] Airtel
[C] Reliance Jio
[D] BSNL
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Correct Answer: B [Airtel]
Notes:
The telecom company Bharti Airtel Ltd. entered into a partnership with Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook) to support the growth of India’s digital ecosystem. Bharti Airtel and Meta agreed to jointly invest in communications platform as a service (CPaaS)-based new-age digital solutions and global connectivity infrastructure to support the requirements of customers and enterprises in India. Bharti Airtel will also partner with Meta and Saudi Telecom Company (STC) to bring the world’s largest submarine cable, 2Africa Pearls, to India.
5. According to the credit rating firm S&P Global Ratings, India’s GDP growth rate is anticipated to be?
[A] 7.7%
[B] 7.5%
[C] 7.3%
[D] 7.0%
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Correct Answer: D [7.0%]
Notes:
S&P Global Ratings lowered India’s real GDP growth for the upcoming two fiscal years (FY) by 50 basis points (0.5%).In its report titled “Global Credit Outlook 2023: No Easy Way Out,” S&P Global Ratings cut the growth forecast, citing a downturn in global demand.
