Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – November 21, 2022
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1. According to the Knight Frank Report, which three Indian cities have the most data centres?
[A] Chennai, Ahmedabad, New Delhi
[B] Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi
[C] Kolkata, Hyderabad, New Delhi
[D] Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai
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Correct Answer: B [Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi]
Notes:
3 Indian cities are among the largest data center markets in the Asia-pacific in Knight Frank Report (Q3 2022).Indian cities such as Hyderabad, Chennai, and New Delhi have come up as the top data centers in the Asia-Pacific Region. The analyses included cities such as Osaka, Melbourne, Jakarta, Manila, Hanoi, and Taipei along with the three Indian cities.
The total supply of these regions has increased by about 300% in the last 5 years. The major Indian cities are also experiencing rapid growth with 300 to 400 MW of capacity each.
2. Which organization has established an OBPP framework?
[A] SEBI
[B] IRDAI
[C] RBI
[D] NABARD
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Correct Answer: A [SEBI]
Notes:
Securities and Exchange Board of India has released its Online Bond Platform Providers (OBBP) regulatory framework. It is done in order to streamline operations. It is defined as an electronic system on which listed debt securities are offered and transacted. Once a broker is registered, the OBPP is then required to apply as a bourse. The new framework requires OBBPs to be registered as stock brokers in the debt segment.
3. Which of the following organizations has launched the fourth phase of the Digital Shakti Campaign?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Election Commission
[C] National Commission for Women
[D] Reserve Bank of India
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Correct Answer: D [Reserve Bank of India]
Notes:
National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma has launched the 4th phase of the Digital Shakti Campaign.
4. Which of the following has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to collaborate on the regulation and supervision of regulated companies in their respective jurisdictions?
[A] Brigade International Financial Center
[B] International Financial Services Centres Authority
[C] Share India Securities Private Limited
[D] Bombay Stock Exchange
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Correct Answer: B [International Financial Services Centres Authority]
Notes:
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has signed an MoU with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for collaboration in the field of regulation and supervision of regulated entities in their respective jurisdictions.
5. All GST anti-profiteering complaints will be managed by which of the following as of 1 December 2022?
[A] Competition Commission of India
[B] Consumer court
[C] National Anti-profiteering Authority
[D] GST Council
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Correct Answer: A [Competition Commission of India]
Notes:
All GST anti-profiteering complaints would be dealt with by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from December 1 as the extended tenure of National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) ends this month.
