Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – February 16 ,2023
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1. Which organisation held its second global hackathon, ‘HARBINGER 2023 – Innovation for Transformation,’ with the theme ‘Inclusive Digital Services’?
[A] SEBI
[B] Reserve bank of India
[C] State Bank of India
[D] Indian Institute of Banking and Finance
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Correct Answer: B [Reserve bank of India]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank announced its second global hackathon – ‘HARBINGER 2023 – Innovation for Transformation’ with the theme ‘Inclusive Digital Services’.
2. Which Indian airlines are expected to purchase 220 Boeing jets for $34 billion?
[A] Go First
[B] Vistara
[C] IndiGo
[D] Air India
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Correct Answer: D [Air India]
Notes:
Air India to buy 220 Boeing planes for $34 billion.
3. Which Indian government released the ‘Khanan Prahari’ Mobile App to Combat Illegal Mining?
[A] Ministry of Steel
[B] Ministry of Trade and Commerce
[C] Ministry of Coal
[D] Ministry of Transport and Highways
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Coal]
Notes:
Ministry of Coal Launched ‘Khanan Prahari’ Mobile App to Curb Illegal Mining.
4. According to the Finance Ministry, gross direct tax revenues have increased by what percentage so far this fiscal year to Rs 15.67 lakh crore?
[A] 24%
[B] 20%
[C] 15%
[D] 10%
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Correct Answer: A [24%]
Notes:
Gross direct tax collections grew 24% to Rs 15.67 lakh crore so far this fiscal, the finance ministry said. After adjusting for refunds, the net direct tax collection stood at Rs 12.98 lakh crore, a growth of 18.40%.
5. On February 15, what did Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez agree to collaborate on?
[A] Cultural exchange and tourism promotion
[B] Agriculture and food security
[C] Transportation and logistics
[D] Digital infrastructure, climate action, clean energy and sustainable development
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Correct Answer: D [Digital infrastructure, climate action, clean energy and sustainable development]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez on February 15 agreed to collaborate on issues such as digital infrastructure, climate action, clean energy and sustainable development.
