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| 401. |
Indian Economy is expected to expand by how much in FY 2022-23, as per latest FICCI Survey? |
| Answer» The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) released its quarterly survey. The Indian economy is expected to expand 7% in fiscal 2022/23, slower than a previous estimate of 7.4% and the central bank's 7.2% projection, according to a survey by India's leading industry body. | |
| 402. |
India contributed how many million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees? |
| Answer» The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has expressed "deep appreciation" for India's contribution of USD 2.5 million. | |
| 403. |
India's bio-economy is expected to touch how many billions by 2025? |
| Answer» India's bio-economy is likely to touch USD 150 billion by 2025 and USD 300 billion by 2030, as per the India Bio-Economy Report 2022 released. | |
| 404. |
What is the Digital Payments Index for March 2022 announced by RBI? |
| Answer» The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) digital payments index (DPI) rose to 349.30 in March 2022, compared to 304.46 for September 2021. | |
| 405. |
The UPI (Unified Payments Interface) network processed how many crore transactions in August worth about Rs 10.73 lakh crore? |
| Answer» The UPI (Unified Payments Interface) network processed 657 crore transactions in August worth about Rs 10.73 lakh crore. | |
| 406. |
According to RBI data, the all-India HPI rose by how many per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022-23? |
| Answer» According to RBI data, the all-India house price index (HPI) rose by 3.5 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022-23. | |
| 407. |
ICRA has projected India's GDP growth as how many per cent for the Q1 (April-June) FY23? |
| Answer» India's GDP growth is projected to spike to a four-quarter high of 13 per cent in Q1 (April-June) FY23 due to a low base of Covid 2.0 and robust recovery in contact-intensive services, according to ICRA. | |
| 408. |
India's forex reserves fell to USD 572.7 billion as of 15 July 2022, the lowest in over which months? |
| Answer» India's foreign exchange reserves fell to their lowest in over 20 months as the central bank stepped up its intervention to protect the rupee from tumbling past 80 a dollar. | |
| 409. |
WPI Food Index-based food decreased to what per cent in September 2022? |
| Answer» According to the Commerce and Industry Ministry data released today, WPI inflation fell amid easing prices of the Food index. Food inflation based on WPI Food Index decreased to 8.08 percent in September from 9.93 percent in August this year. | |
| 410. |
IMF has cut down India's GDP growth forecast to what percent in 2022? |
| Answer» The International Monetary Fund has cut its projection of India's economic growth to 6.8 percent in 2022. | |
| 411. |
The Central government and the LIC have decided to sell off their how much percent stake in IDBI Bank? |
| Answer» The Central government and Life Insurance Corporation of India have decided to sell off their 60.72%stake in IDBI Bank. | |
| 412. |
In October 2022, the World Bank slashed its growth estimate for India by one percentage point to what percent for FY23? |
| Answer» The World Bank lowered its FY23 growth forecast for India by one percentage point to 6.5% from its June estimate of 7.5%, citing the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine, rising global interest rates and high inflation. | |
| 413. |
Cabinet approved an interest subvention of 1.5 percent per annum on Short Term Agriculture Loan up to what amount? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an interest subvention of 1.5 percent per annum on short-term agriculture loans up to Rs 3 lakh to ensure "adequate credit flow in the agriculture sector". | |
| 414. |
How much in RuPay credit cards can be used for UPI transactions without incurring fees? |
| Answer» The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has said there will be no charge for RuPay credit card use on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for transactions up to Rs 2,000. | |
| 415. |
Which figure states the WPI in July 2022? |
| Answer» For July 2022 the annual rate of inflation based on the All-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) Number is 13.93 per cent, provisionally. | |
| 416. |
What is the name of India's first IAC? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant on September 2, 2022. | |
| 417. |
India's economy is to grow by what percent in 2022 according to UNCTAD? |
| Answer» India's economy is to grow 5.7% in 2022, and 4.7% in 2023 as UNCTAD said in its annual Trade and Development Report. | |
| 418. |
RBI and government-assisted banks have recovered bad loans of more than how many lakh crore over the previous eight fiscal years? |
| Answer» The administration informed Parliament that concrete actions were taken by the RBI and government-assisted banks in recovering bad loans of more than Rs 8.6 lakh crore over the previous eight fiscal years. | |
| 419. |
After the recent Monetary Policy Committee Meeting of RBI (October 2022), what is the 2022-23 growth projection for India? |
| Answer» Real GDP growth for 2022-23 is projected at 7.0 per cent with Q2 at 6.3 per cent; Q3 at 4.6 per cent; and Q4 at 4.6 per cent. | |
| 420. |
In October 2022, how much total amount (approx) has been released to Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh by the finance ministry for Million Plus Cities/ Urban Agglomerations? |
| Answer» The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs. 1,764 crores to 4 States for providing grants to Million Plus Cities/Urban Agglomerations. | |
| 421. |
Government hiked interest rate on small savings schemes to be raised by which amount? |
| Answer» The government hiked the interest rate on small savings schemes by 0.2%. | |
| 422. |
IEA predicted Global Emissions to peak in which year? |
| Answer» The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its World Energy Outlook 2022 report, which stated that global emissions will peak in 2025. | |
| 423. |
What is the gross GST revenue collected in the month of October 2022? |
| Answer» The gross GST revenue collected in the month of October 2022 was Rs. 1,51,718 crore. | |
| 424. |
LIC has increased its shareholding in Voltas by buying an additional 2 per cent stake by acquiring shares worth how much through open market transactions? |
| Answer» LIC buys an additional stake in Voltas for Rs 635 crore. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its shareholding in Voltas by buying an additional 2 per cent stake. | |
| 425. |
What is the interchange fee per transaction for financial transactions that banks can charge w.e.f August 1, 2021? |
| Answer» Interchange fee per transaction for financial transactions that banks can charge w.e.f August 1, 2021 is Rs 17. | |
| 426. |
What is the projected GDP growth rate of the Indian economy for FY22 as per Moody's latest report? |
| Answer» The Moody's Investors Service has projected the GDP growth rate of Indian economy for FY22 at 9.3%. | |
| 427. |
For FY23 the Moody's has estimated the GDP growth rate of India at which percent? |
| Answer» For FY23, the Moody's has estimated the GDP growth rate of India at 7.9%. | |
| 428. |
As per OECD, what is the GDP growth rate estimated for the Indian economy in FY22? |
| Answer» The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has cut the growth projection for India to 9.9% in financial year FY22. | |
| 429. |
According to the Statistics Ministry, the Indian economy contracted by how much percent in the Fiscal Year 2020-21? |
| Answer» The Indian economy contracted by 7.3 percent in Financial Year 2020-21, as per official data released by the Statistics Ministry. | |
| 430. |
India's retail inflation shot up to a six-month high of which percent in May? |
| Answer» The India's retail inflation shot up to a six-month high of 6.3 per cent in May, after easing to a three-month low of 4.23 per cent in April. | |
| 431. |
What is the most recent GDP growth rate projection of India as per ICRA in FY22? |
| Answer» The domestic credit rating agency ICRA has projected GDP growth rate of India for the financial year 2021-22 to 8.5 % year-on-year. | |
| 432. |
According to World Bank's report on global economic recovery post-Covid-19 pandemic, what is the expected rate of India's GDP in the current fiscal year? |
| Answer» The World Bank has forecasted India's GDP growth for FY 2021-22 to be 8.3 percent. | |
| 433. |
How much was granted to Madhya Pradesh under Jal Jeevan Mission to provide safe and potable piped drinking water to all the rural households in the state? |
| Answer» The Central Government has allocated Rs. 5,117 crore grant to Madhya Pradesh under Jal Jeevan Mission to provide safe and potable piped drinking water to all the rural household in the state. | |
| 434. |
As per Moody's, what is the projected GDP growth rate of the Indian economy for Calendar Year 2021? |
| Answer» Moody's Investors Service has revised the growth projection of India for Calendar 2021 is 9.6 percent. | |
| 435. |
According To Ind-Ra, What Is the Projected GDP Growth Rate of the Indian Economy for Fy22? |
| Answer» The India Ratings And Research (Ind-Ra) Has Projected the GDP Growth Rate of India for Fiscal Year Fy22 At 9.6 Percent. | |
| 436. |
Which authority has constituted a committee to examine global best practices in ship financing & leasing? |
| Answer» The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has constituted a committee to examine global best practices in ship financing and leasing. | |
| 437. |
What is the GDP growth rate projection of India in 2021-22 fiscal as per S&P Global Ratings? |
| Answer» The S&P Global Ratings has cut India's growth forecast for the current fiscal to 9.5%, from 11% earlier. | |
| 438. |
Who developed the Short Span Bridging System-10 m, inducted into the Indian Army? |
| Answer» The first production lot of 12 Short Span Bridging System-10 m, designed and developed by DRDO has been inducted into the Indian Army. | |
| 439. |
How much was India's retail inflation in June 2021? |
| Answer» India's retail inflation stood at 6.26 percent in June 2021, which is slightly down from 6.30 percent in May but still well above the RBI threshold of 6 percent. | |
| 440. |
The MandateHQ payment interface has been launched which company in partnership with Mastercard? |
| Answer» Payments solution provider Razorpay has partnered with Mastercard to launch 'MandateHQ' - a payment interface that will help card-issuing banks to enable recurring payments for its customers. | |
| 441. |
What is the estimated GDP growth rate of the Indian economy for fiscal 2021-22 as per Fitch Ratings latest prediction? |
| Answer» The Fitch Ratings has revised its GDP growth projection for India in FY22 to 10%. | |
| 442. |
Which among these sectors have been included as MSMEs sector by the government for purpose of Priority Sector Lending? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has decided to include Retail and Wholesale trade as MSMEs but only for the limited purpose of Priority Sector Lending. | |
| 443. |
According to a joint report by the UN's World Tourism Organization and Conference on Trade and Development, the economic impact on tourism due to Covid since last year could top how much? |
| Answer» According to the UN report the economic impact from the plunge in tourism since the pandemic emerged last year could top 4 trillion Dollars. | |
| 444. |
Government has notified a hike in the FDI limit in Pension fund management from 49% to what amount? |
| Answer» Government has notified a hike in the FDI limit in Pension fund management from 49% to 74%. | |
| 445. |
Rustamji Memorial has been instituted by which force in the memory of its first DG? |
| Answer» Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivers the annual 'Rustamji memorial lecture' instituted by BSF in memory of its first DG K. F. Rustamji. | |
| 446. |
The Dearness Allowance for central government employees has been hiked to how much from July 1, 2021? |
| Answer» The Central Government has approved a hike in the Dearness Allowance for the Central Government employees and the Dearness Relief for pensioners from 17% to 28% with effect from July 1, 2021. | |
| 447. |
In RBI's recent report on "Monetary Transmission in India", the share of outstanding loans related to external benchmark lending rates increased to what amount in March 2021? |
| Answer» In RBI's recent report on "Monetary Transmission in India", the share of outstanding loans related to external benchmark lending rates (EBLR-similar to repo rate) increased from as low as 2.4% in September 2019 to 28.5% in March 2021. | |
| 448. |
ADB lowers India's economic growth forecast for this fiscal to which amount from 11% in April in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Supplement? |
| Answer» ADB lowers India's economic growth forecast for this fiscal to 10% from 11% in April in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Supplement. | |
| 449. |
Foreign exchange reserves declined by how much for the week ended July 23, 2021? |
| Answer» Foreign exchange reserves decline by $1.581 billion to $611.149 billion for the week ended July 23 | |
| 450. |
In 2020-21, what is the Number of billionaires (those with income above Rs. 100 crores) in India? |
| Answer» The number of billionaires (those with income above Rs. 100 crores) in India came down to 136 in 2020-21 from 141 in 2019-20. | |