Day8 Flashcards
What are the pressing issues that will be discussed in the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting?
A) Russia-Ukraine war
B) Global Inflation
C)Climate change
D) All
The World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting is set to begin in Davos on Monday, January 16, bringing together world leaders to discuss pressing issues such as the Russia-Ukraine war, global inflation, and climate change.
Consider the following statements. Choose the correct option.
- According to a new study by Oxfam International, the richest 1% of people in India now own more than 40% of the country’s total wealth, while the bottom half of the population together share just 3% of the wealth.
- The study, titled “Survival of the Richest,” was released on the first day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
A) both 1 and 2 are correct
B) only 1
C) only 2
D) neither
According to a new study by Oxfam International, the richest 1% of people in India now own more than 40% of the country’s total wealth, while the bottom half of the population together share just 3% of the wealth. The study, titled “Survival of the Richest,” was released on the first day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
The Centre is set to launch a ________ National Urban Technology Mission, which will infuse technological innovations in municipal services and infrastructure of 4,500 urban local bodies in the country.
A(5 yrs
B) 2 yrs
C) 3 yrs
D) 4 yrs.
The Centre is set to launch a five-year National Urban Technology Mission, which will infuse technological innovations in municipal services and infrastructure of 4,500 urban local bodies in the country.
Apax Partners Sells its Entire Stake in which Finance Institution?
A)Shriram Finance
B)Muthoot Finance
C)tata
D) none
Apax Partners Sells its Entire Stake in Shriram Finance. Private equity player Apax Partners’ subsidiary Dynasty Acquisition is likely to sell its entire stake, up to 1.73 crores shares or 4.63 percent stake, in Shriram Finance through a block deal. As per the report, Apax will offer up to a 6 percent discount on deals.
Which state attracts investments worth Rs 76,867 Crores Ahead of UPGIS 2023?
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C)Uttar Pradesh
D) Kerala
The Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) has received investment offers worth Rs. 76,867 crores from across India and signed 79 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit (UPGIS) 2023.
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) “Kamla Devi,” the fifth and last vessel in the series of fast-patrol vessels (FPVs), was commissioned in which Place?
A) Kolkata
B) Visakhapatnam
C) Mumbai
D)Kakinada
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) “Kamla Devi,” the fifth and last vessel in the series of fast-patrol vessels (FPVs), was commissioned in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Which bank sanctioned 150 Agri Drone Loans for Garuda Kisan Drones under AIF?
A) NABARD
B) UBI
C)SBI
D)HDFC
Chennai-based Drone Startup, Garuda Aerospace Pvt Ltd, partnered with the Union Bank of India (UBI). Under this partnership, 150 Garuda Agri Kisan drones have received sanction for Loan under the Union Kisan Pushpak Scheme.
Under its first issue of ‘fund raising through bonds in 2023’, NABARD has raised around how much amount in how many bonds?
A)5,000 crore via 3-year bonds
B)5,000 crore via 2-year bonds
C)5,000 crore via 1-year bonds
D)6,000 crore via 3-year bonds
Under its first issue of ‘fund raising through bonds in 2023’, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has raised around Rs 5,000 crore via 3-year bonds.
In recent days which of the following countries had replaced India in the UN Security Council
A) Japan
B) Malta
C) Switzerland
D) All
Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland are the 5 countries replacing India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway, whose terms ended on 31st December 2022.
What is the fifth warmest year of India since 1901?
A) 2019
B) 2020
C) 2022
D) 2021
The year 2022 was the fifth warmest for India since 1901 when India Meteorological Department (IMD) started keeping weather records, the weather office said in an official statement on the Climate of India during last year.
