Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022 November 15, 2022
1. Who has been appointed as the chairman of the ICC’s Finance and Commercial Affairs (F&CA) committee?
[A] Imran Khwaja
[B] Saurav Ganguly
[C] Wasim Khan
[D] Jay Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Jay Shah]
Notes:
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah was elected as the head of ICC’s all powerful Finance and Commercial Affairs (F&CA) committee at the board meeting. Shah will have the responsibility of heading ICC’s most important committee. Al the major financial policy decisions are taken by the F&CA committee before it is ratified by the ICC board.
2. Which tourism state received the prestigious Responsible Tourism Global award at the World Travel Mart in London?
[A] Assam Tourism
[B] Himachal Tourism
[C] Kerala Tourism
[D] Uttarakhand Tourism
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala Tourism]
Notes:
The Kerala Tourism has bagged the prestigious Responsible Tourism Global award at the World Travel Mart held in London.
3. On November 11, 2022, Union Bank of India will celebrate its 104th anniversary. What position does Union Bank of India hold among India’s public sector banks?
[A] Fifth
[B] Fourth
[C] Third
[D] Seventh
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Correct Answer: A [Fifth]
Notes:
Union Bank of India, the country’s fifth largest public sector bank, marked its 104th foundation day on 11 November 2022. Union Vyom App, the bank’s super app, is a one-stop shop for all financial goods.
4. India Announces an Additional Contribution of ‘how many millions’ to the ASEAN-India S&T Fund ?
[A] USD 5 million
[B] USD 6 million
[C] USD 7 million
[D] USD 8 million
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Correct Answer: A [USD 5 million]
Notes:
India contributed an additional USD 5 million donation to the ASEAN-India science and technology fund to strengthen collaboration in public health, renewable energy, and smart agriculture. The statement occurred during Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s three-day visit to Cambodia for ASEAN-India and East Asia summits. He delivered remarks during the ASEAN-India meeting. Vice President Dhankhar underscored global concerns about food and energy security, as well as the East Asia Summit (EAS) mechanism’s role in fostering a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific with freedom of navigation and overflight.
5. What percentage of the Indian population’s per capita income has grown in real terms after the passage of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in 2013?
[A] 33.4
[B] 34.4
[C] 35.4
[D] 34.5
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Correct Answer: A [33.4]
Notes:
Per capita income of population in India has increased in real terms by 33.4 per cent since the enactment of National Food Security Act (NFSA) in 2013, the Centre has told the Supreme Court. The Union government said this rise in per capita income of people has taken a large number of households to higher income class.
