1. What is ICRA Ratings’ forecast for India’s GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24)?
Answer: 8.5%.
2. Which Greek leader extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi for the historic visit?
Answer: Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
3. During the visit, what areas of cooperation are expected to be discussed between the Indian and Greek leaders?
Answer: Maritime transport, defense, trade, and investments.
4. What factors contribute to the positive growth observed in the services sector during Q1 FY24?
Answer: Increased capital expenditure.
5. What was the percentage of microfinance loans held by standalone MFIs in FY23?
Answer: 40%.
6. Which state is the Yadadri Thermal Power Station located in?
Answer: Telangana.
7. Sunil Bharti Mittal referred to Africa as:
Answer: The last continent of hope.
8. Which state led the microfinance sector in terms of Assets Under Management (AUM)?
Answer: Bihar.
9. What is the name of the co-branded hotel credit card launched by HDFC Bank and Marriott Bonvoy?
Answer: Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card.
10. What is the primary pollutant that SCR Catalysts aim to reduce?
Answer: Nitrogen oxide (NOx).
