Weekly Current Affairs (Economy) Quiz (16-22 September 2023)

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Below are the useful current affairs practice questions in Economy for competitive exams like APPS, TSPSC Groups and UPSC Civil Services, prepared by sakshi education.

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1. What was the amount of India's trade deficit in August 2023?
A. $20 billion
B. $24.16 billion
C. $28 billion
D. $32 billion

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- Answer: B

2. What amount of dividend did the Indian government receive from NTPC in September 2023?
A. ₹1,487 crore
B. ₹2,908.99 crore
C. ₹4,396 crore
D. ₹5,885.99 crore

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- Answer: A

3. In which state Ashok Leyland is set to allocate ₹1,000 crore for the creation of a cutting-edge bus manufacturing facility?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra

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- Answer: A

4. What is the value of the Financial Inclusion (FI) Index in March 2023?
A. 56.4
B. 57.8
C. 59.2
D. 60.1

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- Answer: D

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5. Which company has partnered with the Goa government to launch the 'Chavath e-Bazaar-2023'?
A. Zomato
B. Swiggy
C. Amazon
D. Flipkart

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- Answer: B

6. Which international organization has agreed to fund Odisha to increase social protection?
A. World Bank
B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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- Answer: A

7. Which company has signed a 500million pound deal with the UK government to invest in electric arc furnace steel making at the Port Talbot steelworks in Wales?
A. ArcelorMittal
B. JSW Steel
C. Nippon Steel
D. Tata Steel

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- Answer: D

8. What is the percentage decline in India's solar imports from China in the first half of 2023, according to a report by global energy think tank Ember?
A. 50 percent
B. 76 percent
C. 80 percent
D. 90 percent

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- Answer: B

9. How much e-rupee was in circulation as of March 2023?
A. ₹5.70 crore
B. ₹16.39 crore
C. ₹10.69 crore
D. None of the above

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- Answer: B

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10. What is S&P Global Market Intelligence's revised growth forecast for India in FY24?
A. 5.6%
B. 6.1%
C. 6.6%
D. 7.5%

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- Answer: C

11. Which Indian bank is implementing an innovative approach to prevent loan defaults by surprising potential defaulters with chocolates during unannounced home visits?
A. HDFC Bank
B. State Bank of India
C. ICICI Bank
D. Axis Bank

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- Answer: B

12. Which organization is launching its own credit ratings agency to address perceived bias by major agencies?
A. African Union
B. European Union
C. United Nations
D. World Bank

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- Answer: A

13. What is the revised GDP growth forecast for India in the fiscal year 2024 according to the OECD?
A. 6.0%
B. 6.1%
C. 6.2%
D. 6.3%

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- Answer: D

14. Which organization has signed an agreement with Bengaluru Logistics Parks Pvt Ltd (BLPPL) to develop a Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Bengaluru?
A. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
B. Indian Railways
C. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
D. Ministry of Civil Aviation