Weekly Current Affairs (Economy) Quiz (9-15 September 2023)
1. Which bank has received RBI approval to make I-Process Services as its wholly-owned subsidiary?
A. HDFC Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. State Bank of India
D. ICICI Bank
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- Answer: D
2. When is the RBI planning to launch the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot for interbank transactions?
A. September 2023
B. October 2023
C. November 2023
D. December 2023
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- Answer: B
3. With which company the Indian Navy has collaborated to enhance the travel experience for its personnel and their families?
A. Grab
B. Ola
C. Lyft
D. Uber
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- Answer: D
4. Which company has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India to introduce a pioneering RuPay prepaid forex card tailored for Indian travellers visiting the UAE?
A. Thomas Cook India
B. MakeMyTrip
C. Yatri.com
D. WeGo
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- Answer: A
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5. Which country signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India to enhance cooperation in the energy sector?
A. Iran
B. Saudi Arabia
C. UAE
D. Qatar
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- Answer: B
6. What is the issue price of the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme 2023-24 Series II?
A. Rs. 5,932 per gram
B. Rs. 5,916 per gram
C. Rs. 5,923 per gram
D. Rs. 5,931 per gram
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- Answer: B
7. What was India's retail inflation rate in August 2023?
A. 5.22%
B. 6.83%
C. 7.44%
D. 8.12%
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- Answer: B
8. Which company has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to collaborate on the Living Heart Project?
A. Microsoft
B. IBM
C. SAP
D. Dassault Systèmes
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- Answer: D
9. In partnership with which Indian fintech startup has NPCI introduced the contactless payment wearable ring called the 'OTG Ring'?
A. PayZing
B. QuickPay India
C. RingPay Innovations
D. LivQuik
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- Answer: D
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10. Which company has partnered with NPCI to introduce 'AutoPay on QR' for subscription-based businesses?
A. Razorpay
B. Paytm
C. Cashfree Payments
D. Stripe
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- Answer: C
11. Which company has developed its own branded Laptop and Micro PC called 'SMAASH,' competing with international brands like Acer, HP, Dell, and Lenovo?
A. Microsoft
B. IBM
C. ITI Limited
D. Intel
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- Answer: C
12. How much additional GST did Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed on diesel cars in a bid to discourage pollution-creating vehicles?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
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- Answer: B
13. Which organization has partnered with NABARD for data-driven agricultural innovation in India?
A. UNDP India
B. World Bank
C. International Monetary Fund
D. World Trade Organization
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- Answer: A
14. Which investment firm acquired 5 crore shares of IDFC First Bank in a block deal on September 11, 2023?
A. Goldman Sachs
B. GQG Partners
C. J.P. Morgan
D. Morgan Stanley
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- Answer: B
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