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| 651. |
What is the total budget allocation for the Phase-II of FAME India Scheme by the Ministry of Heavy Industries? |
| Answer» Total budgetary support to Phase-II of FAME India Scheme for a period of five years is Rs. 10,000 crores, from the financial year 2019-20 to 2023-24. | |
| 652. |
What is the projected GDP growth rate of India in fiscal 2022-23 as per Fitch Ratings? |
| Answer» Fitch Ratings has slashed India's GDP growth forecast for the fiscal FY 2022-2023 to 8.5 percent in its Global economic Outlook-March 2022. | |
| 653. |
RIL Picks how many stakes in robotics startup Addverb Technologies for $132 million? |
| Answer» Reliance Retail Ventures Limited(RRVL), the retail unit of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has acquired a 54% stake (majority stake) in Addverb Technologies Private Limited, a Noida based robotics startup, for USD 132 million (~Rs 983 crore). | |
| 654. |
What is the projected GDP growth rate of India in the calendar year 2022 as per Moody's? |
| Answer» Rating agency Moody's has revised downwards the economic growth forecast of India by 40 basis points to 9.1 percent in the Calendar Year 2022 (CY2022), due to adverse effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the global economy. | |
| 655. |
The latest data on maternal mortality ratio by the Registrar General of India shows that during the period between 2017-2019. What is MMR in India? |
| Answer» The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in India showed significant improvement at 103 for the period 2017-19, according to the official data released by the Registrar General of India. | |
| 656. |
How much amount has been approved by India for Sri Lanka as a Line of Credit to help the island country in importing food, essential items and medicine? |
| Answer» The Government of India has approved a USD 1 billion line of credit (LoC) for Sri Lanka, to help the Island nation for importing food, essential items and medicine. | |
| 657. |
What is the interest rate fixed by EPFO on provident fund deposits for the financial year 2021-22? |
| Answer» The retirement fund body, Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has slashed the interest rate on provident fund deposits to 8.10% for 2021-22. | |
| 658. |
Centre has been approved to continue the MPF Scheme. How much amount has been allocated to the scheme for five years? |
| Answer» The Government has approved the continuation of the Scheme of Modernization of State Police Forces (MPF Scheme) for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a financial outlay of Rs 26,275 crore. | |
| 659. |
How much did the Rail-cum-Road Bridge Over River Ganga In Bihar cost? |
| Answer» The value of the 'Rail-cum-Road-Bridge' project is Rs 696 crore. The new bridge will reduce the period, boost agriculture tourism, and generate employment opportunities. | |
| 660. |
What is the latest projection of India's GDP growth as per Morgan Stanley for fiscal 2022-23? |
| Answer» Rating Agency Morgan Stanley has projected India's GDP growth forecast for 2022-23 (FY23) at 7.9%. | |
| 661. |
What is the total outlay for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission over five years for pan-India implementation? |
| Answer» Union Cabinet has approved the pan-India implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission with a budget of Rs.1,600 crore for five years. | |
| 662. |
How much amount of the fund has been allocated to the Scheme of "Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram, which has been extended for five years from 2021 to 2026? |
| Answer» The total outlay of "Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram for the next five years will be Rs 2,710.65 crore. The scheme is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. | |
| 663. |
As per Brickworks Ratings, what is the projected GDP growth rate estimate for India in fiscal 2021-22? |
| Answer» Brickworks Ratings has revised downwards India's GDP growth forecast to 8.3 percent in the current fiscal 2021-22 (FY22). | |
| 664. |
What is the revised investment limit set by RBI for Voluntary Retention Route (VRR) for investments by Foreign Portfolio Investors? |
| Answer» Now the RBI has increased this investment limit in VRR from Rs. 1,50,000 crore to Rs. 2,50,000 crore. | |
| 665. |
What is the maximum stake that can be held by Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL)? |
| Answer» Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Public FIs will hold a maximum of 49% in stake of IDRCL while the remaining stake will be with private-sector lenders. | |
| 666. |
The Hurun India Wealth Report 2021 states that the number of dollar-millionaire households increased by what percent in India in 2021, compared to 2020? |
| Answer» According to the latest Hurun India Wealth Report 2021, the number of dollar-millionaire households in India increased by 11 percent to 4,58,000 households in 2021, as compared to 2020, Household having a net worth of at least INR 7 crore ($1 million), is referred to as a dollar-millionaire household. | |
| 667. |
The global trade (goods & services) recorded what percent increase in 2021, over the previous year 2020, as per the annual Global Trade Update 2022 released by UNCTAD? |
| Answer» The UN Conference on Trade and Development released its annual Global Trade Update 2022, which shows that the value of global trade, both in goods and services, reached a record level of $28.5 trillion in 2021. This is an increase of 25% compared to 2020 and 13% higher compared to 2019. | |
| 668. |
What is the most recent revised GDP growth rate of India for FY22 as per SBI's Research Report, Ecowrap? |
| Answer» The SBI Research Report, Ecowrap, has revised downwards the GDP growth rate of India for FY22 to 8.8 percent. Earlier this was estimated at 9.3 percent. | |
| 669. |
Government has notified the Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy, as a part of the strategy to achieve the target of production of 5 million tonnes of Green hydrogen by which year? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Power has notified the Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy. This is in line with the Government's target of production of 5 million tonnes of Green hydrogen by 2030. | |
| 670. |
The mutual fund mobile app eInvest has been launched by which asset management company for the investor? |
| Answer» The Edelweiss Asset Management has launched a mutual fund mobile app named eInvest. | |
| 671. |
What is the projected GDP growth estimate of India in FY21 (2020-21) as per the first revised estimates released by NSO? |
| Answer» As per the first revised estimates released by NSO, the GDP contracted by 6.6% in FY21 (2020-21). | |
| 672. |
As per the CRISIL rating agency, what is the estimated GDP growth rate projection of India for fiscal 2021-22? |
| Answer» As per the CRISIL rating agency the estimated GDP growth rate projection of India For 2021-22 is 9.2%; For 2022-23 (FY23)= 7.8%. | |
| 673. |
As of January 1, 2022, what is the estimated population of the world, as per the US Census Bureau? |
| Answer» The world's population is projected to be 7.8 billion people, as of New Year's Day 2022, according to the US Census Bureau. | |
| 674. |
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released a 5-year roadmap and Vision Document 2.0 to achieve US$300 billion Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing & Exports by which year? |
| Answer» The Vision Document 2.0 titled "$300 billion Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing & Exports by 2026" has been prepared by MeitY in association with the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA). | |
| 675. |
How much amount will be invested by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in the project for the development of data centres that mostly serve Emerging Asia? |
| Answer» The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has committed to invest USD150 million in the development of data centres that mostly serve Emerging Asia. | |
| 676. |
What was the amount of global FDI flow in 2021 as per UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor? |
| Answer» The global FDI flows increased by 77 percent to an estimated USD 1.65 trillion in 2021, from USD 929 billion in 2020. | |
| 677. |
As per the UNCTAD data, the FDI in India in 2021 was recorded what percent lower than in 2020? |
| Answer» The Foreign Direct Investment flows to India fell by 26 percent in 2021, compared to 2020, as per the UN Conference on Trade and Development Investment Trends Monitorpublished. | |
| 678. |
What amount of maximum subsidy on purchasing drones for farm mechanization has been approved under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization? |
| Answer» After the amendment, a grant for the purchase of drones up to 100 per cent of the cost of agriculture drones or INR 10 lakhs, whichever is less, can be given. | |
| 679. |
What amount of capital infusion has been approved by the cabinet in the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited, (IREDA) in 2022? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet has approved a capital infusion of Rs 1,500 crore in the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited, (IREDA). | |
| 680. |
International Labour Organisation has projected how much global unemployment in 2022? |
| Answer» The International Labour Organisation, in its report titled "World Employment and Social Outlook", has projected global unemployment to reach 207 million in 2022, almost 21 million more than 2019. | |
| 681. |
AS per the Reserve Bank of India data, the foreign exchange reserves of India stood how much in the week ended January 07, 2022? |
| Answer» As per the weekly Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the foreign exchange reserves of India declined by $878 million to USD 632.736 billion in the week ended January 7, 2022. | |
| 682. |
How much amount of loan assistance has been granted by the Government of India to Sri Lanka to help the island nation overcome its depleted foreign reserves? |
| Answer» India has announced financial assistance of USD 900 million loan to Sri Lanka to help the island nation in building up its depleted foreign reserves and for food imports. | |
| 683. |
What is the Digital Payments Index (DPI) for September 2021 as per RBI data? |
| Answer» The Reserve Bank of India has announced the Digital Payments Index (DPI) for September 2021 at 304.06 as against 270.59 for March 2021. | |
| 684. |
As per Brickworks Ratings, the FY22 GDP growth forecast of India is estimated at what per cent? |
| Answer» Brickworks Ratings has revised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal (FY22) to 8.5-9%. Earlier this was estimated at 10%. | |
| 685. |
In the Calendar year 2022, what is the estimated growth rate of the Indian economy as per the United Nations' report? |
| Answer» On a calendar year basis UN has projected India's GDP at 6.7 per cent for 2022. | |
| 686. |
What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India in FY22, as per the latest projection of UBS Securities? |
| Answer» Citing the massive surge in Omicron infections and the resultant impact on overall economic activities in the March quarter, Swiss brokerage UBS Securities has revised downwards its India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 9.1 per cent from 9.5 per cent earlier. | |
| 687. |
What is the maximum limit of Aadhaar-enabled cash withdrawal transactions, per customer, per terminal per day, as per NPCI? |
| Answer» It states that the maximum limit of five Aadhaar enabled cash withdrawal transactions, per customer, per terminal per day. | |
| 688. |
According to United Nations' WESP 2022 Report, what is the estimated growth rate of the Indian economy in FY 2022? |
| Answer» The GDP growth forecast of India in fiscal FY2022 is estimated to grow at 6.5 per cent as per the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2022 report. | |
| 689. |
In the latest SBI Ecowrap report, what is the projected GDP growth rate of India in FY22? |
| Answer» In the report, SBI researchers have revised upwards the real GDP of India to around 9.5 per cent in FY22 on a year-on-year (YoY). | |
| 690. |
Which General Insurance Company has launched a campaign titled '#BahaneChhodoTaxBachao'? |
| Answer» SBI General Insurance has launched '#BahaneChhodoTaxBachao' campaign. | |
| 691. |
The advance tax collection increased by 53.50 percent to how much for 2021 -2022? |
| Answer» The advance tax collection increased by 53.50 percent to Rs 4.60 lakh crore so far, this fiscal year, indicating a recovery in the economy. | |
| 692. |
EPFO have been allowed to invest what percent of their annual deposit in the AIFs? |
| Answer» The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) have approved that up to 5 percent of the annual deposits can be invested in alternative investment funds (AIFs) including infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs). | |
| 693. |
Union Cabinet approved a how many crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for boosting semiconductors? |
| Answer» Union Cabinet approved a Rs 76,000-crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for boosting semiconductor and display manufacturing in India. | |
| 694. |
How much amount has been approved to boost semiconductor manufacturing? |
| Answer» Indian govt has approved a Rs 76,000-crore scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing and the scheme will help in making India a global hub for hi-tech production, and attract large chip makers. | |
| 695. |
Fitch Ratings slashed India's FY22 GDP Growth Forecast to how much percent? |
| Answer» Fitch Ratings has cut India's economic growth forecast to 8.4 per cent, earlier it was estimated at 8.7 per cent for the current fiscal year (2021-22, or FY22). | |
| 696. |
What is the interest rate on employees' provident fund (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%. | |
| 697. |
How many members are there in the expert committee constituted by the Supreme Court to probe the Pegasus snooping allegations? |
| Answer» The Supreme Court ordered the constitution of a three-member expert committee to probe targeted surveillance of journalists, politicians using Pegasus spyware. | |
| 698. |
What amount of project readiness financing (PRF) loan has been signed between India and ADB to support urban mobility in Aizawl in Mizoram? |
| Answer» The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $4.5 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan for the proposed Aizawl Sustainable Urban Transport Project. | |
| 699. |
What is the total outlay for the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission? |
| Answer» It is one of the largest pan-India schemes for strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the country, and is in addition to the National Health Protection Mission (Ayushman Bharat Yojana). Total outlay- Rs. 64,180 crore for 5 years. | |
| 700. |
Union Cabinet has approved an additional hike in the DA and DR for central government employees and pensioners. What is the overall DA/DR rate announced by the government effective? |
| Answer» The increase of 3% is over the existing rate of 28 percent of the basic pay/pension and will be effective Now after this hike, the DA/DR will increase to 31%. | |