Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz – March 17 ,2023
March 17, 2023 March 17, 2023
1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently awarded Infrastructure Finance Corporation (IFC) status to which of the following organisations?
[A] Niti Aayog
[B] SEBI
[C] IREDA
[D] Paytm Payments Bank
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Correct Answer: C [IREDA]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted an ‘Infrastructure Finance Company (IFC)’ status to Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA).
2. World Consumer Rights Day is observed on which date?
[A] 13th March
[B] 14th March
[C] 15th March
[D] 16th March
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Correct Answer: C [15th March]
Notes:
Every year 15th March is celebrated as the World Consumer Rights Day. World Consumer Rights Day was inspired by President John F Kennedy.
3. What is the theme for the 2023 celebration of World Consumer Rights Day?
[A] Trusted Smart Products
[B] Fair Digital Finance
[C] Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transitions
[D] Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust
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Correct Answer: C [Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transitions]
Notes:
World Consumer Rights Day 2023’s theme is “Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transitions.” It aims to increase awareness of consumer empowerment and their responsibility to fight for a more rapid transition to renewable energy.
4. Who assumed the position of Chairman-Cum-Managing Director of NMDC Ltd?
[A] Amitava Mukherjee
[B] Pradeep Gaur
[C] Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
[D] Alex C Pulikottil
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Correct Answer: A [Amitava Mukherjee]
Notes:
NMDC said its Director (Finance) Amitava Mukherjee has taken the additional charge as its Chairman-Cum-Managing Director.
5. Which Small Finance Bank has introduced a new Blossom Women’s savings account for female customers?
[A] AU Small Finance Bank Limited
[B] Capital Small Finance Bank Limited
[C] ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited
[D] Suryodaya Small Finance Bank
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Correct Answer: D [Suryodaya Small Finance Bank]
Notes:
Suryoday Small Finance Bank has launched a new savings account for women customers called the Blossom Women’s savings account.
