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1) NPCI has partnered with AI4 Bharatat IIT Madras to co-develop payment language models in how many languages?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
(e) 6
2) In a First batch of infrastructure loans for tier 2 and tier 3 cities to be launched soon. How many cities are there in tier 3 at present?
(a) 582
(b) 580
(c) 586
(d) 583
(e) 585
3) Mastercard partners with KredX to improve B2B payments with incentives for businesses and suppliers. Where is the KredX headquarters?
(a) Delhi
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Karnataka
(d) Kerala
(e) Gujarat
4) The SEBI has mandated an online-only mode for investor protection and education fund payments (IPEF). Which Section of Companies Act 1956 established the IPEF?
(a) Section 208 D
(b) Section 205 C
(c) Section 204 C
(d) Section 203 B
(e) Section 201 A
5) Which organization gives the green light to Groww to launch its inaugural index fund?
(a) SIDBI
(b) SEBI
(c) IRDAI
(d) AMC
(e) RBI
6) SBI Card has launched a new merchant SBI Card, Simply SAVE, specifically designed for the MSME sector. What is the interest rate for the short-term credit option?
(a) 5%
(b) 2%
(c) 3%
(d) 0%
(e) 1.50%
7) AU Small Finance has launched a ‘Zenith metal credit card’. Where is the head office of AU small finance Bank limited?
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Gujarat
(d) Rajasthan
(e) West Bengal
8) The Jharkhand Cabinet has approved a pension of Rs 1000 for transgender people and their inclusion in backward classes. What is the serial number mentioned in the list of OBCs?
(a) 46
(b) 48
(c) 44
(d) 42
(e) 40
9) Ahmedabad becomes India’s 2nd Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) city. Which is India’s 1st ETS city?
(a) Gandhinagar
(b) Noida
(c) Kolkata
(d) Surat
(e) Hyderabad
10) In the state of Odisha, the rice variety known as Koraput Kalaieera Rice has been granted geographical indication (GI) status. How many GI tags are currently available in the state?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
(e) 10
11) In which river was DSC A 20′ (Yard 325) launched at Kolkata as the first boat of the 5 (05) DSC project?
(a) Damodar
(b) Mahanadhi
(c) Hooghly
(d) Haldi
(e) Ganges
12) The Indian Army’s THAL Sena Bhawan complies with GRIHA- IV Green Standards. How many points does it take to be certified as a GRIHA 4-star rated building?
(a) 50-60 points
(b) 71-80 points
(c) 81-90 points
(d) 61-70 points
(e) 91–100 points
13) Arun Kumar Sinha, who was an IPS officer joined the force in 1987, passed away recently. Which state cadre did he belong to?
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Gujarat
(d) Rajasthan
(e) West Bengal
14) When was GI tag introduced?
(a) 2001
(b) 2000
(c) 2003
(d) 2005
(e) 2008
15) Where is the Barda Wildlife sanctuary located?
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Gujarat
(d) Rajasthan
(e) West Bengal
Answers :
1) Answer: A
NPCI has partnered with AI4Bharat at IIT Madras to co-develop payment language models in Hindi and English. Bharat BillPay has introduced a nationalised number for bill payments across India, making it convenient for customers to fetch and pay their bills via messaging apps. NPCI has rolled out Credit Line on UPI, allowing pre-sanctioned credit lines from banks through UPI. This initiative aims to enhance access to credit, promote financial inclusion, and streamline the digital banking ecosystem.
2) Answer: B
The Fund will be used by public agencies to create urban infrastructure in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The focus will be on basic services like sewage and Solid Waste Management, water supply and sanitation, construction and improvement of drains/storm water drains, etc., and impact-oriented projects will be prioritised. It is managed by the National Housing Bank. The initial corpus for this Fund is ₹10,000 crore. UIDF is modelled on the lines of the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).TheStates will be encouraged to leverage resources from the grants of the 15th Finance Commission, as well as existing schemes, to adopt appropriate user charges while accessing the UIDF. It currently covers 459 tier-2 cities and 580 tier-3 cities.
3) Answer: C
Mastercard has strategically partnered with KredX (Minions Ventures Private Limited), India’s largest supply chain finance platform, to transform Business to Business (B2B) digital payments, benefitting both enterprises and vendors.
About Kredx:
- Founded : 2015
- Headquarters: Bangalore, Karnataka
- CEO: Manish Kumar
4) Answer: B
IEPF is a fund established under Section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956, as per the Companies (Amendment) Act, 1999.The fund serves 2 key purposes Investor Awareness: It aims to promote awareness among investors, educating them about financial matters and investment-related topics.Investor Protection: IEPF also acts as a safeguard for investors’ interests, ensuring that their funds are protected and managed appropriately.
5) Answer: B
Asset management company Groww Mutual Fund has received approval from the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its first index fund named Groww Nifty Total Market Index Fund.Groww Mutual Fund got approval for its 1st New Fund Offering (NFO) – Groww Nifty Total Market Index Fund. This comes after Zerodha submitted draft offer documents to the market regulator for the launch of 2 schemes, the Zerodha Tax Saver (ELSS) Nifty Large Midcap 250 Index Fund and the Zerodha Nifty Large Midcap 250 Index Fund (ZN250), in accordance with its mandate to establish passive schemes.
6) Answer: D
The card was officially unveiled by Mr Dinesh Khara, Chairman of State Bank of India, during the Global Fintech Fest held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The ‘SimplySAVE Merchant SBI Card’ aims to address the financing needs of MSMEs by offering interest-free short-term credit optionsand providing them with easy and timely access to formal credit.This card operates on the RuPay network, which is a domestic payment network in India, and it can be linked to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for making payments through UPI-enabled third-party applications.
7) Answer: D
AU Small Finance Bank Limited has launched the ‘Zenith + Super Premium Metal Credit Card’ as an addition to its range of banking solutions. Cardholders can access personalized concierge services, enhancing convenience and assistance. The card includes a welcome package with either Premium Brand vouchers or Reward Points valued at Rs 5000, offering immediate benefits to new cardholders. A notable feature of this credit card is its low Forex markup of 0.99% for international travel. Established: 1996. Headquarters: Jaipur, Rajasthan. MD & CEO: Sanjay Agarwal
8) Answer: A
Transgender individuals have been officially included in the category of “Other Backward Class” (OBC).The proposal includes two key aspects:Recognition of transgender persons as a “third gender.”Inclusion of transgender individuals who do not fall under any other reservation category into the OBC category, specifically at serial number 46 on the OBC list.According to the Department of Women, Child Development, and Social Security (WCDSS), the transgender population in Jharkhand was approximately 11,900 in 2011, which currently would be nearly 14,000.
9) Answer: D
The Gujarat government has announced that Ahmedabad has become the 2nd city in India to adopt an Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) for particulate pollution with an aim to regulate industrial emissions effectively and contribute to reducing pollution levels in Gujarat. The first Indian city to implement such a scheme was Surat, also located in the state of Gujarat.This marked the beginning of the trading process involving 118 industries operating within the scheme.
10) Answer: C
Odisha’s ‘Koraput Kalajeera Rice,‘ renowned for its unique aroma and nutritional value, has been officially recognized with Geographical Indications (GI) status. Seven products, unique to Odisha, have reached the final stage of obtaining a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This aromatic rice variety, often referred to as the ‘Prince of Rice,‘ resembles coriander seeds in appearance. The application for GI registration of ‘Koraput Kalajeera Rice’ was initiated in January 2022 by the Jaivik Sri Farmers Producer Company Limited in Pujariput, Koraput district, Odisha.
11) Answer: C
DSC A 20’ (Yard 325), the first ship of the Five (05) Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, was launched at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) onto the Hooghly River. DSC A 20′ is constructed by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL).These ships boast a catamaran hull design and measure approximately 30 metres in length. Their displacement is estimated to be around 300 tons. All 5 DSCs, including DSC A 20′, are scheduled to be handed over to the Indian Navy in the fiscal year 2024-25. These crafts are being fitted with state-of-the-art diving equipment and tools for performing diving operations. These ships are designed to undertake operational/ training diving operations in harbours and coastal waters.
12) Answer: C
The project’s GRIHA certification level is determined based on its score :
- 50-60 points: Certified as a 1-star GRIHA rated building
- 61-70 points: Certified as a 2-star GRIHA rated building
- 71-80 points: Certified as a 3-star GRIHA rated building
- 81-90 points: Certified as a 4-star GRIHA rated building
- 91-100 points: Certified as a 5-star GRIHA rated building
13) Answer: A
Director of Special Protection Group (SPG), responsible for providing proximate security to the Prime Minister of India, Arun Kumar Sinha passed away at the age of 61. Arun Kumar Sinha was an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1987 Kerala cadre. He assumed the role of Director of SPG in March 2016 and was initially appointed on a contract basis, with a tenure of up to May 31, 2024, in the rank and compensation of Director General of Police. His dedication to his responsibilities has resulted in a one-year extension in service till May 31, underlining his commitment to the role.
14) Answer: C
GI tag is the abbreviation of Geographical Indications tags in India. It came into force with effect from 15th September 2003. Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get a GI tag. A GI, a kind of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), is primarily an agricultural, natural or manufactured product (handicraft and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.
15) Answer: C
About Gujarat :
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
- Chief minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- National Park : Vansda National Park, Gir National Park, Marine National Park, Velavadar National Park
- Wildlife Sanctuaries : Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
