21. How many crore cases of bank fraud were reported in FY22, according to RBI data?
[A] 51,000 crore
[B] 41,000 crore
[C] 36,000 crore
[D] 61,000 crore
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Correct Answer: B [41,000 crore]
Notes:
Frauds in the banking sector have declined by Rs 41,000 crore reporting cases worth in 2021-22 compared to Rs 1.05 lakh crore in the previous year.
22. How many percent did retail inflation decline in June, according to the consumer price index (CPI)?
[A] 7.05 per cent
[B] 7.04 per cent
[C] 7.03 per cent
[D] 7.01 per cent
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Correct Answer: D [7.01 per cent]
Notes:
Retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), eased to 7.01 per cent in June this year compared to 7.04 per cent in the preceding month.
23. Which technology company has introduced a new graphics dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chip with increased speed and power efficiency?
[A] MediaTek
[B] Qualcomm Snapdragon
[C] Samsung
[D] iOS
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Correct Answer: C [Samsung]
Notes:
Samsung has developed a new graphics dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chip with a faster speed and improved power efficiency.
24. In July 2022, NSIC signed an MoU with LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd and the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India. Which government oversees National Small Industries Corporation Ltd.?
[A] Ministry of Labour
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of MSME]
Notes:
NSIC signs MoU with LG Electronics to set up Centre of Excellence for MSME Sector In this endeavor, the LG Electronics and Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) will set up a “Centre of Excellence” at NSIC – Technical Services Centre.
25. What is the Digital Payments Index (DPI) for March 2022, as reported by the RBI?
[A] 312.12
[B] 379.40
[C] 304.09
[D] 349.30
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Correct Answer: D [349.30]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India has announced Digital Payments Index (DPI) for March 2022 at 349.30 as against 304.06 for September 2021.
26. In which of the following months did India’s merchandise trade deficit reach a new high?
[A] $46.18 billion
[B] $56.18 billion
[C] $76.18 billion
[D] $26.18 billion
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Correct Answer: D [$26.18 billion]
Notes:
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to a record $26.18 billion in June, wider than the government’s earlier estimate of $25.63 billion.
27. Which country and the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) have expanded their collaboration in promoting the use of palm oil by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU)?
[A] Malaysia
[B] Iran
[C] Russia
[D] Kuwait
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Correct Answer: A [Malaysia]
Notes:
he Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) and the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their cooperation in promoting the usage of palm oil.
28. For investments in early childhood education programmes, which state government has set aside Rs 300 crore from the projects receiving external financial support?
[A] Haryana
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Goa
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: D [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma has announced Government that the government has earmarked Rs 300 crore from the externally aided projects to make investments in early childhood education programmes.
29. Which of the following apps has been created by the Ministry of Rural Development to measure the water level in selected wells in villages across the country?
[A] Know Your Water
[B] Jalam
[C] Jaldoot
[D] Jal Jeevan
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Correct Answer: C [Jaldoot]
Notes:
Rural Development Ministry has developed JALDOOT App to capture the water level of selected wells in a village across the country. The Jaldoot app will enable Gram Rojgar Sahayak to measure the water level of selected wells twice a year (pre-monsoon and post-monsoon).
30. In what position does India now stand on the Global Crypto Adoption Index 2022?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: D [4]
Notes:
According to the Global Crypto Adoption Index 2022, in a list of 20 countries, India dropped two slots to fourth place. The American crypto analysis platform, Chainalysis, released the Global Crypto Adoption Index 2022.
