Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – October 28, 2022
October 28, 2022 October 28, 2022
1. According to recent press reports, Netherlands is India’s third-largest export destination, ahead of China and Bangladesh. Which is India’s second-largest export destination?
[A] UAE
[B] Indonesia
[C] Japan
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: A [UAE]
Notes:
The US and the UAE continue to be the largest and second-largest export destinations, respectively, for India. The exports to the US climbed 18.3% until August to $35.2 billion, while those to the UAE shot up 27.3% to $13.8 billion.
2. Which of the following Asian Americans will be the first to appear on US currency?
[A] Sally Ride
[B] Maya Angelou
[C] Anna May Wong
[D] Wilma Mankiller
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Correct Answer: C [Anna May Wong]
Notes:
Anna May Wong is set to become the first Asian American to appear on US currency. This year, four other quarters were into production featuring poet and activist Maya Angelou.
3. Which of the following IITs has received the National Intellectual Property Awards for 2021 and 2022 from the Indian government?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Delhi
[C] IIT Guwahati
[D] IIT Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [IIT Madras]
Notes:
The Indian Government has recognized the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (also known as IIT Madras) as the leading academic institution in India in terms of patent filings, grants, and commercialization, and as a result, IIT Madras has been given the “National Intellectual Property Awards” for 2021 and 2022.
4. Which city’s Principal Accountant General launched “Pension at your doorstep”?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Mumbai
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: D [Mumbai]
Notes:
The initiative known as “Pension at your doorstep” has been started by the office of the Principal Accountant General in Mumbai. Pensioners have the option of registering their complaints with Pension Samvaad either online or by contacting the toll-free number.
5. Which city hosted the National Defense MSME Conference and Exhibition?
[A] Kota
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Bhubaneswar
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [Kota]
Notes:
In Kota, Rajasthan, the National Defence MSME Conclave and Exhibition was launched off by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Minister of State for Defense Ajay Bhatt.
