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| 451. |
Non-performing assets (NPAs) of Scheduled commercial banks declined by what amount at the end of March 31, 2021? |
| Answer» Non-performing assets (NPAs) of SCBs (scheduled commercial banks) were down Rs 61,180 crore to Rs 8.34 lakh crore at the end of March 31, 2021 | |
| 452. |
Indian Government has recently decided to sell its stake in which company? |
| Answer» The government has decided that it might not sell a 10% stake in Life Insurance Corp. of India through an initial public offering but instead choosing to sell 5 or 6% which will be followed by a second public offering. | |
| 453. |
With what cost 42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories will be set up by the Central government? |
| Answer» 42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories will be set up by the Central government. This will be set up under a central scheme during the period of 2021-22 to 2025-26. This project will cost Rs 324 crore. | |
| 454. |
Cabinet approves how much FDI in PSU refiners to aid BPCL sale? |
| Answer» Cabinet approves 100% FDI in PSU refiners to aid BPCL sale. | |
| 455. |
India Ratings and Research has revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY22 to what amount? |
| Answer» India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY22 to 9.4% year-on-year, saying that the country's economic recovery would depend on the progress of its vaccination drive. | |
| 456. |
The government has kickstarted the process of selling how much stake in National Seeds Corporation (NSC) through an initial public offering (IPO)? |
| Answer» The government has kickstarted the process of selling up to a 25 per cent stake in National Seeds Corporation (NSC) through an initial public offering (IPO). | |
| 457. |
The companies are required to inform the SEBI when an entity holds more than how much percent shares in a listed company? |
| Answer» As per SEBI guidelines, companies have to inform the stock exchanges when an entity holds more than 5 percent shares in a listed company. | |
| 458. |
What is the new FDI limit approved by the Union Cabinet in the Telecom sector? |
| Answer» The Foreign Direct Investment government has increased the FDI in the Telecom sector under the automatic route from 49% to 100%. | |
| 459. |
How much amount has been allocated to the PLI scheme of the Automobile sector by the Union Cabinet? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet has approved a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile sector, with a budgetary allocation of Rs 26,058 crores, to increase the production of components like cars, auto parts, and other related products in India. | |
| 460. |
What is the GDP growth rate projection of the Indian economy in Calendar Year 2021 as per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)? |
| Answer» The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has pegged India's economic growth rate as follows, in its Trade and Development report released Calendar Year (CY) 2021 - 7.2%; the Calendar Year 2022 - 6.7%. | |
| 461. |
How much amount has been allocated to the PLI Scheme in the Union Budget 2021-22? |
| Answer» The PLI scheme has been announced in the Union Budget 2021-22, for 13 sectors, at an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore. | |
| 462. |
What is the paid-up capital of Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL)? |
| Answer» The government has set up an asset management company (AMC) named India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL) with a paid-up capital of Rs. 80.5 lakh on an authorized capital of Rs 50 crore. | |
| 463. |
Ministry of Defence has ordered how many Main Battle Tanks, MBTs Arjun Mk-1A for the Indian Army? |
| Answer» Ministry of Defence will procure 118 Main Battle Tanks, MBTs Arjun Mk-1A for the Indian Army. | |
| 464. |
Which company voted 'Overall Most Outstanding Company in India' in a poll conducted by reputed publication Asiamoney? |
| Answer» HDFC Bank Ltd voted 'Overall Most Outstanding Company in India' in a poll conducted by reputed publication Asiamoney. | |
| 465. |
What is the total financial outlay of the "Scheme for Promotion of Medical Device Parks"? |
| Answer» The Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has notified the "Scheme for Promotion of Medical Device Parks". The total financial outlay of the scheme is Rs. 400 crores. | |
| 466. |
Rating agency ICRA revised up its 2021-22 real GDP growth estimate for India to what amount? |
| Answer» Rating agency ICRA revised up its 2021-22 real GDP growth estimate for India to 9 per cent from the earlier 8.5 per cent. | |
| 467. |
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has once again extended the tenure of the Company Law Committee by how many years until September 16, 2022? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has once again extended the tenure of the Company Law Committee by one year until September 16, 2022. | |
| 468. |
Which country has successfully test-fired a newly developed hypersonic missile- Hwasong-8? |
| Answer» A newly developed hypersonic missile has been successfully tested and fired by North Korea named Hwasong-8. | |
| 469. |
Which institution publishes the Global Financial Stability Report semi-annually? |
| Answer» The Global Financial Stability Report is a semi-annual publication by the International Monetary Fund, which gives a detailed review of the stability of global financial markets. | |
| 470. |
What is the revised status of the sovereign rating outlook of India by Moody's Investor Service? |
| Answer» Rating agency Moody's Investors Service has upgraded India's sovereign rating outlook to 'stable' from 'negative', following an improvement in the financial sector and faster-than-expected economic recovery across sectors. | |
| 471. |
What is the current policy repo rate? |
| Answer» The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India has announced that the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) will be kept unchanged at 4.0 per cent. | |
| 472. |
The FinTech Hackathon, 'I-Sprint'21' has been launched by which organisation? |
| Answer» The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has launched the global FinTech Hackathon Series 'I-Sprint'21'. | |
| 473. |
What is the estimated GDP growth rate of the Indian economy as per the World Bank in the fiscal year 2021-22? |
| Answer» The World Bank has estimated India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the current fiscal year 2021-22 to grow by 8.3% in its latest economic update for South Asia. | |
| 474. |
The Reserve Bank of India has retained real GDP growth at how much for FY 2021-22? |
| Answer» The RBI Monetary Policy Committee has retained the real GDP growth projection at 9.5 %in 2021-22. | |
| 475. |
The RBI has retained policy repo rate at how much percentage? |
| Answer» The RBI Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 4.0%. | |
| 476. |
The overall employment numbers had increased by what percent from the base year of 2013-14? |
| Answer» The All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey, in a report released recently said that the overall employment numbers had increased by 29% from the base year of 2013-14. | |
| 477. |
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has enhanced the climate financing goals 2019-2030 for developing member countries (DMCs). What is the new goal? |
| Answer» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an increase in its climate financing goals 2019-2030 for developing member countries (DMCs) by $20 billion to $100 billion. | |
| 478. |
What is the GDP growth rate of India in FY22 as per Brickwork Ratings? |
| Answer» Domestic credit rating agency Brickwork Ratings has estimated the gross domestic product (GDP) of India at 10-10.5 percent in the current financial year. | |
| 479. |
The Ministry of Finance has issued guidelines to be adopted by all public sector banks on Staff Accountability Framework for NPA Accounts up to how much amount? |
| Answer» Department of Financial Services (DFS), under the finance ministry, has issued guidelines to be adopted by all public sector banks (PSBs) on Staff Accountability Framework for NPA Accounts up to Rs. 50 crore'. | |
| 480. |
What is the interest rate on EPF deposits for 2020-21? |
| Answer» Ministry of Finance has approved the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2020-21 at 8.5%. | |
| 481. |
Which financial institution has approved a USD 250 million loan to support NICDP in India? |
| Answer» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 250 million (about Rs 1,875 crore) loan to support India's National Industrial Corridor Development Program (NICDP). | |
| 482. |
S&P Global Ratings has projected India's GDP for FY22 at which percent? |
| Answer» S&P Global Ratings has retained the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast of India unchanged at 9.5 percent for the financial year 2021-22 (FY22) and 7.8 percent for the year ending FY23. | |
| 483. |
OECD has projected India's economic growth forecast at which percent for FY22? |
| Answer» Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) decreased India's growth forecast to 9.4% for FY22 from 9.7% estimated in September 2021. | |
| 484. |
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and the Indian Army have signed a deal refurbishment of IGLA-1M missiles worth of? |
| Answer» Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and the Indian Army have signed a deal worth Rs 471.41 crore for the refurbishment of IGLA-1M missiles, according to BDL NSE -1.92 percent. | |
| 485. |
What is the gross GST revenue collected in November 2021? |
| Answer» The gross GST revenue collected in November 2021 is Rs 1,31,526 crores. | |
| 486. |
India Ratings and Research has projected India's FY22 GDP growth forecast at which percent? |
| Answer» The rating agency, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) expects India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the Second Quarter of Financial Year-2022 (Q2 FY22) at 8.3 percent and in FY22 at 9.4 percent. | |
| 487. |
ADB has projected India's economic growth for 2021-2022 at which percent? |
| Answer» ADB projected growth forecast for 2021-2022 for India at 9.7% and developing Asia's at 7%. | |
| 488. |
What is GST on electric vehicles in India? |
| Answer» GST on EVs is now 5% and previously 12%. | |
| 489. |
The Union Cabinet has granted central support for the Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project in how much amount? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet has approved central support for the project in the amount of Rs. 39,317 crore, which includes a grant of Rs. 36,290 crore and a loan of Rs. 3,027 crore. | |
| 490. |
As per UBS Securities, what is the projected GDP growth rate projection of India in 2021-22? |
| Answer» UBS Securities has made GDP growth rate projections for India for 2021-22 (FY22) at 9.5%. | |
| 491. |
What is the revised estimated GDP growth rate of India in the Calendar Year 2021 according to Goldman Sachs? |
| Answer» Goldman Sachs pegged the economy to grow at 8 percent in Calendar Year 2021 and 9.1 percent in Calendar Year 2022. | |
| 492. |
What is the GDP growth rate projection for India in FY23 as per Moody's? |
| Answer» India's GDP growth rate prediction for FY23 as per Moody's: 7.9%. | |
| 493. |
As per the report of Goldman Sachs, what is the projected GDP growth rate of the Indian economy in the financial year 2021-22? |
| Answer» Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs has predicted India's GDP for FY22 at 9.1% in its Macro Outlook 2022 report. | |
| 494. |
What is the GDP growth rate prediction of India as per Moody's in FY22? |
| Answer» India's GDP growth rate prediction for FY22 as per Moody's: 9.3%. | |
| 495. |
According to ICRA Ltd, what is the estimated GDP growth rate of India for the financial year 2022-2023? |
| Answer» Ratings and research firm Icra has estimated that India's economy will grow at 9% in FY22 and FY23 amid the uncertainty triggered by the Omicron variant of Covid-19. | |
| 496. |
All International passengers will have to undergo mandatory quarantine for how many days as per the latest government guidelines? |
| Answer» As per the guidelines released by the Government of India on January 7, 2022, all the passengers flying from abroad will have to home quarantine themselves for a week after landing in India and get themselves tested on the eighth day. | |
| 497. |
As per the World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2022 report, the global unemployment level in 2022 is estimated at what? |
| Answer» The global unemployment level in 2022 is estimated at 207 million, compared to 186 million in 2019. | |
| 498. |
What amount of line of credit has been extended to Mauritius for the Metro Express Project? |
| Answer» An agreement was exchanged in which India is extending a $190-million line of credit to Mauritius for the Metro Express Project and other infrastructure projects. | |
| 499. |
What amount of capital infusion has been announced by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the Solar Energy Corporation of India? |
| Answer» The Ministry of New and Renewable Ministry (MNRE) has announced that it will infuse Rs 1,000 crores in the state-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). | |
| 500. |
According to the IMF, what is the estimated global GDP growth projection in 2022? |
| Answer» IMF has projected the global growth rate in 2022 to 4.4%, and in 2023 to 3.8%. | |