Economy: Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (January 8 to 14, 2024)

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

1. In which Indian state is VinFast Auto, the Vietnamese electric vehicle giant, investing $2 billion to establish an integrated electric vehicle facility?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Tamil Nadu

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  • Answer: D

2. Which bank introduced the UPI-enabled 'Samman RuPay Credit Card' exclusively for government sector employees recently?
A. HDFC Bank
B. Federal Bank
C. IndusInd Bank
D. Axis Bank

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  • Answer: C

3. What is India's current rank after surpassing Taiwan in the MSCI EM Index?
A. First rank
B. Third rank
C. Second rank
D. Fourth rank

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  • Answer: C

4. In which city did Power Finance Corporation (PFC) receive approval from the RBI to establish a finance company, leading to a nearly 1% rise in its shares?
A. Chennai – Tamil Nadu
B. GIFT City – Gujarat
C. Mumbai – Maharashtra
D. Kolkata – West Bengal

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  • Answer: B

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5. Which financial institution signed an MoU with DAY-NRLM for the 'Svyam Siddha' financial product, facilitating enterprise financing for self-help group (SHG) women in rural India?
A. HDFC Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. Federal Bank
D. SBI

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  • Answer: D

6. What is the projected global unemployment rate for the year 2024, as indicated by the International Labour Organization (ILO)?
A. 4.8%
B. 5.0%
C. 5.2%
D. 5.5%

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  • Answer: C

7. Which organization has financed 80% of the total project cost of Atal Setu, the longest bridge in India?
A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
B. International Finance Corporation (IFC)
C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
D. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

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  • Answer: C

8. Which company has announced plans to establish a semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat?
A. Qualcomm Incorporated
B. Silicon Innovations
C. Simmtech
D. NVIDIA Corporation

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  • Answer: C

9. In which company Tata Consumer Products acquired a 100% stake for ₹5,100 crore recently?
A. Capital Foods
B. Flavor Fusion Co
C. Culinary Delights Ltd
D. Gourmet Essentials

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  • Answer: A

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10. Which country has collaborated with major UPI apps for real-time remittances, allowing Indians to receive funds directly into their bank accounts through the UPI-PayNow linkage?
A. United States
B. United Kingdom
C. Singapore
D. Australia

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  • Answer: C

11. Which bank has launched the Green Rupee Term Deposit (SGRTD) to gather funds for supporting environmentally friendly projects in India?
A. HDFC Bank
B. State Bank of India
C. ICICI Bank
D. RBL Bank

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  • Answer: A

12. Which financial institution launched India's first Growth Liquid exchange-traded fund?
A. Groww
B. Zerodha Fund House
C. HDFC Mutual Fund
D. ICICI Prudential

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  • Answer: B

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Published date : 27 Jan 2024 01:06PM