Weekly Current Affairs (Economy) Quiz (25 Nov - 01 Dec 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. With whom did India sign a MoU regarding semiconductors to enhance the supply chain and align with global developments?
A. USA
B. European Union
C. Japan
D. China

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  • Answer: B

2. Which company has partnered with Mastercard to offer a holistic digital supply chain financing solution for India's MSMEs?
A. U GRO Capital
B. HDFC Bank
C. Snap Finance
D. ICICI Bank

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  • Answer: A

3. How much loan has the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved for the modernization of water supply services in Kochi?
A. $120 million
B. $150 million
C. $170 million
D. $200 million

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  • Answer: C

4. What is the forecasted percentage increase in capital expenditure for India's 18 largest states in FY24 According to Crisil's report?
A. 12-15%
B. 15-18%
C. 16-19%
D. 18-20%

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  • Answer: D

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5. Which airline completed the world's first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight from London to New York recently?
A. British Airways
B. Virgin Atlantic
C. American Airlines
D. Emirates

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  • Answer: B

6. Which Indian state launched the 'AMA Bank' scheme to provide banking services in all Gram Panchayats?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha
D. Karnataka

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  • Answer: C

7. What are the projected growth rates for India's economy in fiscal years FY24 and FY25, respectively According to the OECD?
A. 6.3% and 6.1%
B. 6.7% and 6.3%
C. 5.9% and 6.3%
D. 6.3% and 7.2%

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  • Answer: A

8. What is the record-high percentage of women's labour force participation in the second quarter of FY24?
A. 15%
B. 24%
C. 30%
D. 18%

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  • Answer: B

9. What is the estimated amount of investment that could be infused into Indian equity markets due to the US's Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board's index switch?
A. $1 billion
B. $3 billion
C. $5 billion
D. $4 billion

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  • Answer: D

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10. What was the growth rate of India's economy in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24 (Q2FY24)?
A. 5.2%
B. 6.8%
C. 7.6%
D. 8.2%

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  • Answer: C

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Published date : 05 Jan 2024 02:10PM