1. Experts estimate that India’s addition to the JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets could lead to foreign inflows of up to:
Answer: $30 billion.
2. Which of the following countries has been placed on negative watch by JPMorgan due to reported currency repatriation challenges faced by investors?
Answer: Egypt.
3. Which of the following is the main measure taken by the government to boost the manufacturing sector?
Answer: Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
4. JPMorgan’s decision to include Indian government bonds in its index is attributed to:
Answer: India’s introduction of the FAR (Fully Accessible Route) program in 2020 and its substantial market reforms aimed at facilitating foreign portfolio investments,India’s strong economic growth and attractive investment returns.
5. What is the goal of the Ghar Ghar Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Abhiyaan?
Answer: To provide Kisan Credit Cards to every farmer in India.
6. Which of the following schemes has been launched by the government, in the Union Budget 2023-24, to promote natural farming?
Answer: Bhartiya Prakritik Kheti Bio-Input Resource Centres.
7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium in Varanasi at:
Answer: Ganjari, Rajatalab.
8. What is the purpose of the Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) initiative?
Answer: To provide farmers with accurate weather forecasts,To help farmers make informed decisions about their crops.
9. What is the key provision of the Women’s Reservation Bill?
Answer: It mandates 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies,It ensures gender equality and increases women’s representation in India’s legislative bodies.
10. Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest slums, is located in which city?
Answer: Mumbai.
