Weekly Current Affairs (Economy) Quiz (11-17 November 2023)

Below are the useful current affairs quiz 2023 practice questions in Economy for competitive exams like APPSC, TSPSC Groups and UPSC Civil Services, prepared by sakshi education.

1. What was the growth rate of patent applications by residents of India in 2022?
A. 31.6%
B. 33.5%
C. 28.7%
D. 45.0%

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  • Answer: A

2. What is the forecasted GDP growth for India's economy in both FY24 and FY25, according to Morgan Stanley Research?
A. 6.5%
B. 5.0%
C. 7.0%
D. 8.5%

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  • Answer: A

3. Which organization has set a target for its member airlines to achieve 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage by 2030?
A. International Air Transport Association (IATA)
B. European Airlines Association (AEA)
C. Airlines for America (A4A)
D. Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA)

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  • Answer: D

4. With which organization did India sign a $400 million policy-based loan agreement for urban infrastructure development?
A. World Bank
B. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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  • Answer: B

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5. With whom did SIDBI collaborate to introduce the 'Sumpoorn' MSME Economic Activity Index?
A. Jocata
B. Alviere
C. Jade ThirdEye
D. Finastra

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  • Answer: A

6. What is the trend of India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for the past seven months?
A. Upward trend
B. Stable trend
C. Fluctuating trend
D. Downward trend

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  • Answer: D

7. Which organization has achieved the world's first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) transfer, aiming to reduce shipping costs and cut emissions significantly?
A. ExxonMobil
B. GAIL
C. Chevron
D. BP

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  • Answer: B

8. What has been identified as the primary challenge to achieving the 4% Consumer Price Index (CPI) target according to the 'State of the Economy' report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. Rising food prices
B. Fluctuating oil prices
C. Currency devaluation
D. Unemployment

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  • Answer: A

9. How much does the government aim to borrow through green bonds in the current financial year?
A. Rs 10,000 crore
B. Rs 15,000 crore
C. Rs 20,000 crore
D. Rs 25,000 crore

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  • Answer: C

Published date : 23 Dec 2023 03:19PM