Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -March 9 ,2023
March 9, 2023 November 28, 2023
1. According to NSO data, India’s per capita income in terms of net national income has almost doubled to how much since 2014-15?
[A] Rs.1.72 lakh
[B] Rs.2.50 lakh
[C] Rs.1.25 lakh
[D] Rs.2.00 lakh
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Correct Answer: A [Rs.1.72 lakh ]
Notes:
According to National Statistics Office (NSO) data, India’s per capita income in terms of net national income has increased from Rs 86,647 in 2014-15 to Rs 1.72 lakh in 2022-23.In real terms (constant prices), however, the country’s per capita income is up by about 35 per cent from Rs 72,805 in FY2014-15 to Rs 98,118 in FY2022-23.
2. Which of the following organisations and India have signed two complementary loans of $500 million each to support and enhance the country’s healthcare infrastructure?
[A] World Bank
[B] New Development Bank
[C] Asian Development Bank
[D] African Development Bank
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Correct Answer: A [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank and India have signed two complementary loans of $500 mn each to support and enhance the country’s healthcare infrastructure.
3. Which of the following organisations has been awarded the CBIP Award 2022 for ‘Best Contribution in Solar Energy”?
[A] Steel Authority of India
[B] Hindustan Petroleum
[C] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
[D] NTPC Limited
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Correct Answer: C [Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited]
Notes:
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been awarded the CBIP Award 2022 for ‘Best Contribution in Solar Energy.’
4. Which state recently announced the start of the Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana in the state at the conclusion of Women Empowerment and Safety Week?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the launch of Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana in the state at the end of Women Empowerment and Safety Week.
5. The Supreme Court created a team of five experts to examine the Hindenburg report. Who will serve as head of the committee?
[A] Nidhi Khatri
[B] Sunil Bajpai
[C] M S Sahoo
[D] Abhay Manohar Sapre
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Correct Answer: D [Abhay Manohar Sapre]
Notes:
Former Supreme Court judge Abhay Manohar Sapre will head the committee.
