21. Name the recently deceased “Father of Indian Public Sector Undertakings.”
[A] Girish Chandra Joshi
[B] Ramakant Sharma
[C] Jagdish Diwakar
[D] Dr V Krishnamurthy
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Correct Answer: D [Dr V Krishnamurthy]
Notes:
Dr V Krishnamurthy, former chairman of public sector undertakings such as Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Maruti Udyog (now Maruti Suzuki), passed away.
22. According to stock exchange data, how much value of shares are offloaded from the stock market by foreign institutional investors?
[A] 959 crore
[B] 1,244.44 crore
[C] 1122.07 crore
[D] 861 crore
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Correct Answer: B [1,244.44 crore]
Notes:
Rupee Depreciated 18 paise to close at a record low of 79.03 against the US dollar due to persistent foreign capital outflows and a surge in crude oil prices. At the Interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 78.86 against the greenback and finally settled at 79.03. The main reason behind it as Foreign institutional investors were net sellers in the capital market but they offloaded shares worth Rs 1,244.44 crore.
23. Which of the following sectors will be the most effected by the government’s special tax?
[A] Textile Sectors
[B] Mining & Petroleum
[C] Export and Import
[D] Transport sector
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Correct Answer: B [Mining & Petroleum]
Notes:
A special tax on the export of steel, iron ore, and petroleum products, and a windfall profit tax on crude oil producers are likely to hit the overall corporate earnings.
24. The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) was recently amended by the Union Home Ministry, allowing relatives to send how much funds without informing the government?
[A] Rs.10 lakh
[B] Rs.50 lakh
[C] Rs.15 lakh
[D] Rs.20 lakh
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Correct Answer: A [Rs.10 lakh]
Notes:
Union Home Ministry has amended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) giving certain relaxations such as allowing relatives to send more money to India freely. The amended rule now allows relatives to send 10 lakh rupees without informing the government.
25. Who has been chosen to serve as the Technical Director for Rural Electrification Corporation Limited?
[A] Anupam Rai
[B] VK Singh
[C] Pankaj Saran
[D] Rahul Kulshreshth
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Correct Answer: B [VK Singh]
Notes:
V.K. Singh has appointed as Director (Technical) of REC Limited
26. Who is the author of “Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success,” the first book on sports marketing ever published in India?
[A] Vinit Kapoor
[B] Vinit Karnik
[C] Vinit Shekhar
[D] Vinit Saran
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Correct Answer: B [Vinit Karnik]
Notes:
India’s first-ever book on Sports Marketing titled “Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success” authored by noted Sports author Vinit Karnik.
27. Where will Amara Raja Power Systems build the country’s first green hydrogen fuelling station for the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)?
[A] Leh
[B] Bhiwandi
[C] Chennai
[D] Gurugram
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Correct Answer: A [Leh]
Notes:
In Leh, Ladakh, Amara Raja Power Systems will build the country’s first green hydrogen fueling station for the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
28. Which bank has partnered with Tech Mahindra to create a Metaverse Virtual Lounge, Uni-verse, and Open Banking Sandbox environment in an effort to improve customers’ banking experiences?
[A] HDFC Bank
[B] Union Bank of India
[C] IndusInd Bank
[D] State Bank of India
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Correct Answer: B [Union Bank of India]
Notes:
Union Bank of India (UBI) has introduced a Metaverse Virtual Lounge – Uni-verse, & Open Banking Sandbox environment in collaboration with Tech Mahindra in an effort to elevate consumers’ banking experiences.
29. The INS Vikrant, India’s first aircraft carrier made by Indians, was officially put into service at?
[A] Goa Shipyard Limited
[B] Bombay Dockyard
[C] Naval Dockyard, Vishakapatnam
[D] Cochin Shipyard Limited
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Correct Answer: D [Cochin Shipyard Limited]
Notes:
INS Vikrant, India’s first home-built aircraft carrier, was formally commissioned after completing almost a year of sea trials in Cochin Shipyard Limited.
30. Who was selected to take on the role of national president of the Indian American Chambers of Commerce (IACC)?
[A] Rajesh Verma
[B] Vijay Jasuja
[C] Sanjay Khanna
[D] Lalit Bhasin
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Correct Answer: D [Lalit Bhasin]
Notes:
Noted lawyer Lalit Bhasin has been appointed as the national president of Indian American Chambers of Commerce (IACC).
