21. How many billions of investment capital have been absorbed by India’s financial technology sector, according to a recent report?
[A] USD 15 billion
[B] USD 16 billion
[C] USD 17 billion
[D] USD 14 billion
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Correct Answer: D [USD 14 billion]
Notes:
India’s fintech industry faces a regulatory reckoning as India’s central bank banned the loading of so-called prepaid payment instruments (PPIs).
22. Which nation’s Drone Solution Company has partnered with Garuda Aerospace to establish the world’s first drone factory?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Switzerland
[C] Malaysia
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: C [Malaysia]
Notes:
Chennai based drone start up Garuda Aerospace has partnered with Malaysian Drone Solution Company to set up first international drone factory in Malaysia.
23. Which of the following organizations releases the Global Liveability Index?
[A] UNESCO
[B] UNDP
[C] Transparency International
[D] Economist Intelligence Unit
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Correct Answer: D [Economist Intelligence Unit]
Notes:
Global Liveability Index is released by Economist Intelligence Unit.
24. How many trillions of rupees have state governments borrowed from the RBI between July and September?
[A] 2.12 trillion
[B] 3.15 trillion
[C] 1.52 trillion
[D] 2.25 trillion
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Correct Answer: A [2.12 trillion]
Notes:
As per RBI data borrowing by state governments in July-September has been pegged at Rs 2.12 trillion rupees.
25. Which of the following Indian ministries has given HDFC, ICICI, and Axis permission to offer financial services for international purchases?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Defence]
Notes:
Defence Ministry approves HDFC, ICICI, & Axis to provide financial services in overseas procurement.
26. Which of the following organizations introduced the Cyber VaultEdge insurance plan, a thorough cyber insurance policy for individuals?
[A] IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
[B] SBI General Insurance
[C] ICICI Lombard General Insurance
[D] Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
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Correct Answer: B [SBI General Insurance]
Notes:
SBI General has launched the Cyber VaultEdge insurance plan,a comprehensive cyber insurance cover for individuals that provides protection against financial losses arising from cyber risks & attacks.
27. Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al Salem has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Kuwait in July 2022, what is the official currency of Kuwait?
[A] Kuwait Dollar
[B] Kuwait Dollar
[C] Kuwait Pound
[D] Kuwait Dinar
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Correct Answer: D [Kuwait Dinar]
Notes:
Official Currency of Kuwait is Kuwait Dinar. Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah issued a decree to appoint Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al Salem as a new Prime Minister.
28. The first women’s financial institution is expected to open in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Bihar
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad (Rajeevika) signs MoU with Stree Nidhi, a government of Telangana organization to establish Rajasthan’s first women’s financial institution.
29. Which state government plans to introduce a competition to the well-known corporate online cab service?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
The Kerala government is all set to come up with an alternative to the popular corporate online cab service by launching its own e-taxi service next month, considered to be the first such initiative by any state government in the country.
30. Which Indian state will serve as the venue for the G20’s meetings in 2023, an influential gathering of the leading economies of the world?
[A] Delhi
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Jammu and Kashmir
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Correct Answer: D [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Jammu and Kashmir will host the 2023 meetings of the G20, an influential group of the world’s major economies.
