Economy: Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (February 19 to 25, 2024)

Below are the useful Current Affairs Quiz 2024 Practice Questions in Economy for Competitive Exams like APPSC, TSPSC Groups, DSC, Police, RRB, Bank and UPSC Civil Services, prepared by Sakshi Education.

1. What was the amount of India's outward foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments in January 2024 according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report?
A. $1.8 billion
B. $2.05 billion
C. $2.15 billion
D. $2.09 billion

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  • Answer: D

2. Which bank has collaborated with IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency) to advance renewable energy initiatives?
A. State Bank of India
B. Bank of Baroda
C. Punjab National Bank
D. Bank of India

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  • Answer: C

3. What is the new authorized capital of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) as per the government's recent decision?
A. ₹10,500 crore
B. ₹21,000 crore
C. ₹15,000 crore
D. ₹20,500 crore

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  • Answer: B

4. With which bank the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has collaborated to enhance investor awareness?
A. HDFC Bank
B. DBS Bank
C. Citibank
D. HSBC

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  • Answer: B

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5. Which company completed the purchase of Orchid Cybertech Services for ₹24.75 crores?
A. Infosys
B. Tech Mahindra
C. Wipro
D. Tata Consultancy Services

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  • Answer: B

6. Which fintech startup has partnered with five Indian banks to introduce a virtual ATM service?
A. FinCo
B. Paymart
C. CashTech
D. BankEase

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  • Answer: B

7. With whom the Government of Goa has collaborated to establish a Blended Finance facility?
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. Asian Development Bank
D. International Finance Corporation

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  • Answer: B

8. Which country is providing a loan of Rs 12,800 crore to fund various infrastructure, healthcare, and innovation projects in India?
A. China
B. USA
C. Japan
D. Russia

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  • Answer: C

9. Which company has launched the Indus Appstore to compete with Google and Apple?
A. Google
B. Apple
C. Flipkart
D. PhonePe

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  • Answer: D

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10. What was the percentage increase in India's mineral production in December 2023 compared to December 2022?
A. 4.8%
B. 5.1%
C. 6.3%
D. 3.9%

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  • Answer: B

11. Which country surpassed China to become HSBC's third-largest profit hub In 2023?
A. United States
B. United Kingdom
C. Singapore
D. India

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  • Answer: D

12. Which organization has provided a $23 million loan for fintech advancement in Gujarat?
A. World Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. Asian Development Bank
D. International Finance Corporation

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  • Answer: C

13. What is India Ratings' forecast for GDP growth in FY25?
A. 6.5%
B. 7.2%
C. 6.1%
D. 5.8%

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  • Answer: A

14. With whom IRCTC has collaborated to deliver pre-ordered meals via its e-catering portal?
A. Swiggy
B. Zomato
C. Uber Eats
D. Foodpanda

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  • Answer: A

15. Which celestial body is the target destination of the Intuitive Mission's Odysseus spacecraft launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket?
A. Moon
B. Mars
C. Venus
D. Asteroid

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  • Answer: A

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Published date : 09 Mar 2024 05:48PM