Business GK and Trade Awareness Questions-April 22, 2024
Questions:
- What did Minus Zero sign on Monday?
- With which organizations did Minus Zero sign the MoU?
- What is the main aim of the MoU signed by Minus Zero?
- By what percentage did investments in AI tech for the insurance sector increase in 2023?
- What was the total amount reached by these investments in 2023?
- What kind of agreement did Hyundai Motor Group sign on Monday?
- With which company did Hyundai sign the power purchase agreement?
- What is the new platform fee for Zomato per order after a 25% hike?
- How much wheat is Punjab expected to procure according to Chief Secretary Anurag Verma?
- How much wheat has already been acquired by Punjab?
- What was the total net direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2023-24?
- By what percentage did the net direct tax collections exceed the Budget Estimates?
- What upcoming data will influence market trends according to Vinod Nair?
- What new feature will Tesla cars soon have?
- Who mentioned that this is the ideal time for global companies to start business in India?
- What is the expected GenAI spending in the Asia-Pacific by 2027?
- What was the total net members added in the EPFO in February this year?
- How many startups secured funding in India last week?
- What was the percentage of Volkswagen workers voting to unionize in Chattanooga?
- What was the net profit reported by IREDA for the fiscal year 2023-24?
- Who commented on the government’s transformative economic policies recently in Ahmedabad?
- How has India’s employment landscape been influenced by the adoption of hybrid work models?
- What is the growth rate of GenAI spending in the Asia-Pacific from now until 2027?
- What percentage of new EPFO members in February belong to the 18-25 age group?
- How much has IREDA reduced its net non-performing assets?
- What fiscal achievements did the Finance Minister highlight in her recent statement?
- How did investments in AI technology impact the insurance sector in 2023?
- What renewable energy source will power Hyundai’s EV plant in the US?
- What was the first platform fee introduced by Zomato?
- What ongoing economic indicators are expected to influence the markets next week?
Answers:
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
- International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H) and I-Hub Data.
- To foster an autonomous driving research ecosystem in India.
- 18 percent.
- Nearly $2 billion.
- A 174-megawatt power purchase agreement (PPA).
- Matrix Renewables.
- Rs 5 per order.
- 132 lakh metric tons.
- 17.14 lakh metric tons.
- Rs 19.58 lakh crore.
- 7.4 percent.
- GDP, PMI, and jobless claims from the US, and Indian PMI data and Q4 results.
- An integrated experience with X social media platform.
- Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of OYO Rooms.
- $26 billion.
- 15.48 lakh net members.
- 21 startups.
- 73 percent.
- Rs 1,252.23 crores.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
- Significant opportunity for video conferencing due to hybrid work models.
- 95.4 percent.
- 56.36 percent.
- 40.52 percent.
- Overcoming the twin balance sheet problem and addressing economic issues.
- By increasing private equity and venture financing.
- Solar energy.
- Rs 2.
- The earnings season and global cues.
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Here are additional one-liner questions and answers:
Additional Questions:
- Who presided over the emergency meeting about wheat procurement in Punjab?
- How much has been paid to farmers for wheat purchases in Punjab so far?
- What is the current fiscal year’s corporate and personal income tax collection in India?
- What notable integration will soon be available in Tesla cars?
- What economic issue did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discuss that has been improved since 2014?
- How much funding did 37 startups secure in India this week?
- Who announced the unionization vote results at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant?
- What percentage of IREDA’s net profit increase was reported this fiscal year compared to the last?
- Where did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speak about economic policies recently?
- What was the significant growth in net direct tax collections in terms of percentage from the previous year?
Additional Answers:
- Chief Secretary Anurag Verma.
- Rs 898 crore.
- Rs 19.58 lakh crore.
- Integration with the X social media platform.
- The issue of double-digit inflation and businesses relocating overseas.
- About $310 million.
- The United Auto Workers (UAW) and the company.
- 44.83 percent.
- In Ahmedabad.
- 17.7 percent.
Business GK and Trade Awareness Questions-April 12, 2024
One-Liner Questions
- Which company joined the global consortium promoting open-source AI research?
- When was the AI Alliance founded?
- What is the name of the initiative involving supply chain resilience led by the United States?
- On what date will the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) enter into force in South Korea?
- How many member nations are involved in the IPEF initiative?
- Which company received a GST demand notice from Hyderabad GST Commissionerate?
- What is the penalty amount imposed on ICICI Lombard by the GST authorities?
- What new repair enhancement did Apple announce?
- When will Apple start allowing the use of used parts in iPhone repairs?
- Which airline announced new flights to Agatti and Jalgaon?
- From which date will FLY91 start its new flights?
- What is the compensation amount South Korea has to pay to Mason Capital according to the international tribunal?
- What major online service is Starlink planning to launch in India?
- Which company announced a new product in its external SSD portfolio?
- What is the storage capacity of Kingston’s newly announced XS1000 SSD?
- What agreement did Tata Passenger Electric Mobility sign with Shell India?
- Who has been appointed as the CEO of Essar Power’s renewable business?
- What percentage of software engineers are expected to use AI code assistants by 2028?
- What is the fine imposed on Hindalco Industries by the Ahmedabad Customs Commissioner?
- What is the starting price of the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS corporate edition?
- How many colors is the new Hyundai vehicle available in?
- What is India’s GDP growth forecast for 2024-25 as per the Asian Development Bank?
- What technology did CNH announce the expansion of in India?
- Who acquired stakes in L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited?
- By how much did India’s export of digitally delivered services increase in 2023?
- How many users received threat notifications from Apple regarding spyware?
- What AI model will OnePlus and OPPO integrate into their devices?
- What claim did Elon Musk make regarding the X platform and Brazilian Parliament members?
- Who are the new members appointed to the University Grants Commission?
- What role does Ashish Kumar Chauhan hold at the National Stock Exchange?
Answers
- Kakao.
- December.
- Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
- Next Wednesday from the date of the announcement.
- 14
- ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited.
- Rs 1,478,606.
- Utilizing used Apple parts in repairs.
- This fall.
- FLY91.
- April 18.
- 43.8 billion won ($32 million).
- Satellite broadband services.
- Kingston Technology.
- 1TB and 2TB.
- A non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to set up public charging stations.
- Ankur Kumar.
- 75%.
- Rs 30 crore.
- Rs 6,93,200.
- Seven.
- 7%.
- A Multi-Vehicle Simulator (MVS).
- Epic Concesiones Private Limited.
- 17%.
- Users in 92 countries.
- Gemini 1.0 Ultra.
- That it was asked to suspend accounts.
- Ashish Kumar Chauhan and Sridhar Vembu among others.
- MD and CEO.
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Additional One-Liner Questions
- Which countries lead the broadband market in India?
- What sustainable initiative does the collaboration between Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Shell India focus on?
- What is the role of the newly appointed CEO at Essar Power’s renewable business division?
- What is the predicted year by which 75% of software engineers will use AI code assistants?
- What major global tech giants lead the AI Alliance that Kakao joined?
- What event prompted the international tribunal to order South Korea to pay compensation to Mason Capital?
- What are the names of the two Samsung affiliates involved in the 2015 merger controversy?
- How many times a week will FLY91 operate flights to Agatti?
- What was the primary reason for issuing GST demand notices to companies according to recent reports?
- Which repair option has Apple enhanced for iPhone users starting this fall?
Additional Answers
- Reliance Jio Infocomm and Bharti Airtel.
- Setting up public charging stations for electric vehicles.
- He is tasked with advancing Essar’s commitment to transitioning into green energy.
- By 2028.
- IBM and Meta.
- An investor-state lawsuit over a controversial 2015 merger.
- Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T.
- Four times a week.
- Discrepancies in input tax credit (ITC).
- Allowing the use of used Apple parts.
Business GK and Trade Awareness Questions-March 23, 2024
One Liner: Business GK and Trade Awareness Questions
- When is Amazon India set to revise its seller fee structure?
- What was the last time Amazon revised its seller fee structure before the upcoming revision?
- Will the revised seller fee structure on Amazon India include GST?
- What technology did Apple reportedly shelve plans for in its smartwatch display screens?
- What are Apple’s new display plans for the iPad Pro models?
- Which authority is investigating the Vodafone and Three UK merger?
- By what percentage did the volume of coal imported for blending by thermal power plants reduce during April 2023 to January 2024?
- What is the goal of the ‘Illness to Wellness’ initiative?
- What economic trend is driving growth in the Indian economy, according to the Finance Ministry?
- What was the focus of the US FOMC meeting according to Joseph Thomas?
- How much did India’s foreign exchange reserves increase for the week ended March 15?
- What fine did the DGCA impose on Air India?
- Who chaired the RBI’s Central Board of Directors meeting?
- Which sectors were top gainers in the domestic equities rally?
- What concern did brokerage firm Elara Securities express regarding liquidity?
- What is India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission aimed at?
- Where is Tech Mahindra’s Synergy Lounge located?
- What is India considered the next big playground for, according to Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman?
- How much did Indian steel markets’ average prices drop sequentially in the last quarter?
- Who announced plans to create an advanced chip design facility in Tamil Nadu?
- How many offline locations does Byju’s claim to operate?
- Who did Zomato Co-founder Deepinder Goyal marry?
- What new gallery did Gautam Adani announce in partnership with The Science Museum in the UK?
- What is the predicted increase in 5G smartphones in India by December 2025?
- What government advisory was issued regarding online betting and gambling promotions?
- Which cars will Hyundai Motor Group provide for the South Korea-Africa Summit?
- What is the purpose of the MoU signed by Mahindra & Mahindra with ATEL?
- What recent position did India achieve at the International Telecommunication Union?
- What significant acquisition did Jupiter Wagons Limited announce?
- What is the RBI’s new framework aimed at for its regulated entities?
One Liner Answers: Business GK and Trade Awareness Questions
- April 7.
- May 2023.
- No, it does not include the 18% GST.
- MicroLED technology.
- OLED displays from Samsung and LG.
- The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
- 36.69%.
- To generate awareness on mind and body conditions and promote healthy living.
- Robust investment activity and strengthening private consumption demand.
- The indication of rate cuts.
- $6.4 billion.
- Rs 80 lakh.
- RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.
- Auto, pharma, and realty stocks.
- The drying up of foreign liquidity in small and mid cap space.
- To put India at the forefront of global hydrogen development.
- Singapore.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- 3-4%.
- Sridhar Vembu and Ananthan Ayyasamy.
- 262 locations.
- Grecia Munoz.
- ‘Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery’.
- From 150 million to around 500 million.
- Against promoting or advertising offshore online betting and gambling platforms.
- The luxury Genesis brand’s G90 and G80 sedans.
- To build a greener future with an expansive EV charging infrastructure.
- Co-chair of its Digital Innovation Board.
- Bonatrans India Private Limited (BIPL).
- Recognising self-regulatory organisations (SROs).
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Additional Questions
- What digital technologies will Tech Mahindra’s Synergy Lounge focus on?
- How did the domestic markets behave during the week of the US FOMC meeting announcement?
- What was the sequential change in foreign exchange reserves from the week ending March 8 to March 15?
- What specific regulations did Air India violate, leading to the DGCA’s financial penalty?
- What topics were discussed at the RBI’s Central Board of Directors meeting?
- How did the Nifty and Sensex perform on the rally day mentioned?
- What is the primary concern regarding the valuation-related concerns in the markets?
- What is the potential impact of the Vodafone and Three UK merger, according to the CMA?
- What initiative aims to prevent and control mother-to-child transmission of viral hepatitis?
- What was the outcome of the RBI’s review of the global and domestic economic situation?
Additional Answers
- AI, Intelligent Automation, Hybrid Cloud, 5G, Edge Computing, and Cybersecurity.
- Remained volatile with a focus on the FOMC meeting outcome.
- Increased by $6.4 billion.
- Flight duty time limitations (FDTL) and fatigue management system (FMS) regulations.
- The global and domestic economic situation, digital payments, consumer education, and the bank’s budget for 2024-25.
- The Nifty closed with gains of 85 points at 22,097, and the Sensex advanced 190.75 points to finish at 72,832.
- The actual ‘froth’ in the markets as earnings season approaches.
- It could lead to higher prices for consumers.
- The ‘Winning Over Mothers With Hepatitis B’ (WOMB) initiative.
- Discussed challenges posed by geopolitical developments and global financial market volatility.
Business GK and Trade Awareness Questions- January 24
One-Liner Questions-Business GK and Trade Awareness
- What company terminated its merger agreements with Zee Entertainment?
- What issue did a customer face after purchasing a laptop from Flipkart?
- Who shared a video on a platform regarding a laptop purchase issue with Flipkart?
- Why did Amazon receive a notice from the CCPA?
- What action did Amazon announce in response to CCPA’s notice?
- Which company signed a contract with Boeing for manufacturing aircraft components?
- What milestone did Volvo Car India achieve recently?
- What led to a rebound in benchmark equity indices in early trade?
- What initiative was announced by o9 Solutions in partnership with the State government?
- What new flight route was launched by GHIAL in partnership with Lufthansa Airlines?
- What new motorcycle models did Bajaj Auto Ltd unveil?
- What campaign was launched by the Telangana government at the WEF?
- What price change did Maruti Suzuki India announce?
- What new aircraft model is Boeing set to showcase at Wings India 2024?
- Which company started production at its new facility in Sanand, Gujarat?
- What divisions were affected by Google’s recent layoffs?
- What is the projected growth rate of the Indian economy for the next fiscal?
- What remained flat in price according to HDFC Securities, and what increased?
Answers-Business GK and Trade Awareness
- Culver Max Entertainment (formerly Sony Pictures Networks India) terminated its merger agreements with Zee Entertainment.
- The customer claimed to have received an old, discarded laptop instead of the new one he purchased.
- Souro Mukherjee shared the video on a platform.
- Amazon received a notice for selling sweets as ‘Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad’.
- Amazon said it is taking appropriate action against such listings.
- Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) signed the contract with Boeing.
- Volvo Car India announced the production of its 10,000th car in India.
- Buying in bank and IT stocks, along with a firm trend in the US markets, led to the rebound.
- o9 Solutions announced the launch of a specialized supply chain skills academy.
- GHIAL launched direct flights from Hyderabad to Frankfurt, Germany.
- Bajaj Auto Ltd unveiled the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 250.
- The “#InvestInTelangana” campaign was launched by the Telangana government.
- Maruti Suzuki India announced a price increase across its model range.
- Boeing’s new wide-body 777-9 jet will make its debut at Wings India 2024.
- Tata Motors commenced production at its new facility in Sanand.
- Google laid off workers in its core engineering division, Google Assistant, and hardware division.
- The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.2 percent in the next fiscal.
- Gold price remained flat, while silver price climbed.
Business GK and Trade Awareness- January 9, 2024
Questions: Business GK and Trade Awareness
- Who chaired the maiden edition of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC)?
- What is the total investment committed for river cruise tourism development in India?
- How much of the investment for river cruise tourism is allocated for cruise vessels?
- What initiatives were launched by Sarbananda Sonowal at the IWDC?
- What new products were introduced by HP?
- Why has InsuranceDekho suspended travel insurance sales to the Maldives?
- What significant trend in individual income inequality was reported in an SBI report?
- What program is offered by Max Healthcare and IIM Kashipur?
- How much investment intention was announced by Tamil Nadu Government with various industrial groups?
- What are the features and price of the new Fire-Boltt smartwatch?
- What is Moody’s view on the arbitral tribunal’s decision regarding Delhi International Airport Ltd?
- What milestone has the Indian mutual fund industry reached according to AMFI?
- What profit did fintech unicorn Incred post in FY23?
- What investment plans were announced by Adani Group in Tamil Nadu?
- What does the latest AMFI Data for December 2023 reveal about equity mutual fund inflows?
- Why is Sony Group Corp planning to call off the merger with Zee Entertainment?
- What changes did DGCA make in the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) for flight crew?
- How many employees might be affected by Flipkart’s reported workforce reduction?
- Who stepped down as CMO at OPPO India?
- What is the expected level of India’s agricultural exports in 2023-24?
Answers: Business GK and Trade Awareness
- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.
- Rs 45,000 crore.
- Rs 35,000 crore.
- ‘Harit Nauka’ guidelines and ‘River Cruise Tourism Roadmap, 2047’.
- HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 laptops and HP Series 5 Monitors.
- Due to derogatory remarks made by Maldivian ministers against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- A decline, with 36.3% of taxpayers moving to higher income tax brackets.
- Post Graduate Executive Programme in Hospital Management.
- Rs. 664,180 crore.
- DREAM wristphone with 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, priced at Rs 5,999.
- It’s credit positive, as it excuses the airport from revenue share obligations during the pandemic.
- Assets under management surpassing Rs 50 lakh crore.
- Rs 109 crore.
- Rs 42,768 crore in renewable energy, cement manufacturing, data center, and city gas distribution.
- A 9% increase to Rs 17,000 crore.
- Due to a standoff over leadership roles in the merged entity.
- Updates in line with international best practices.
- Nearly 1,500 employees, around 5-7% of the workforce.
- Damyant Singh Khanoria.
- To exceed last year’s level of $53 billion.
Business GK and Trade Awareness- December 30, 2023
One-Liner Questions: Business GK and Trade Awareness
- What was notable about Wall Street’s performance in 2023?
- What factors contributed to Wall Street’s success in 2023?
- How many condoms did a customer from South Delhi order from Blinkit in 2023?
- What unusual purchase trend was observed in Gurugram in 2023 according to Blinkit Trends?
- How many PartySmart tablets were delivered in 2023?
- How many representatives attended the Assembly of 10,000 for World Peace, and who inaugurated it?
- What are Elon Musk’s plans for the Indian EV market?
- How much did FPI inflows total in 2023, according to V K Vijayakumar?
- What trend is expected in the tech industry in the coming year regarding AI and business performance?
- What was Snapdeal’s revenue and profit in FY23?
- What ruling was made against Elon Musk’s company regarding content moderation in California?
- What new service did NPCI launch for the equity cash segment?
- What changes did RBI make to the Internal Ombudsman norms?
- How much did the Indian government increase interest rates on small savings schemes for Jan-Mar 2024?
- How did LinkedIn’s ad revenue compare to Elon Musk’s companies in 2023?
- What legal action did Wipro take against its former CFO?
- What is the expected GDP growth rate for the Indian economy in 2023-24?
- What milestone did ACC Higher Secondary School in Madhya Pradesh reach?
- Who reclaimed the title of the world’s richest man in 2023?
- How did the Indian equities market perform on the last day of the year?
- What percentage of borrowers in India understand data privacy rules?
- What significant finance deal did SJVN secure?
- What growth did the eight core sector industries experience in November?
- What was India’s fiscal deficit for the first eight months of the current financial year?
- How much did the cybersecurity market in India grow in 2023?
- What are the price predictions for gold according to Emkay Wealth Management?
Answers: Business GK and Trade Awareness
- Wall Street hit record highs repeatedly in 2023.
- A resilient job market, robust consumer spending, and easing inflation boosted investor confidence.
- 9,940 condoms.
- More Tonic water than soft drinks were ordered.
- 30,02,080 tablets.
- 10,125 representatives; Dr. Tony Nader inaugurated it.
- Elon Musk plans to enter with Tesla Model 3 and local manufacturing.
- Rs 171106 crores.
- Focus on AI and outcome-based performance metrics.
- Rs 388 crore in revenue; reduced losses by 45%.
- The company must comply with California’s law on content moderation.
- “UPI for Secondary Market”.
- Harmonized and strengthened instructions for the IO mechanism.
- Increased by 10-20 basis points.
- LinkedIn’s revenue increased to nearly $4 billion, up 10.1%.
- Sought Rs 25.15 crore damages for violating non-compete clause.
- Expected to exceed 6.5%.
- Celebrated its 100th anniversary.
- Elon Musk, with a net worth exceeding Bernard Arnault’s by over $50 billion.
- Ended flat with minor losses.
- Only 18%.
- Rs 10,000 crore ($1.2 billion) construction finance.
- 7.8% growth.
- Rs 9.07 lakh crore, 50.7% of the annual estimate.
- Grew at a CAGR of over 30%.
- Test levels from $2,060 to $2,090 per ounce, potential to reach $2,115.
Business GK and Trade Awareness- October 28, 2023
Questions:
- What was the gross revenue of RIL for Q2 FY24?
- By what percentage did JPL’s revenue increase Y-o-Y?
- How much was BPCL’s consolidated net profit for Q2 FY 23-24?
- What was the half-yearly profit clocked by the public sector giant?
- To whom has REC Power Development handed over the SPV for the construction of the Ramgarh II Transmission project?
- What is the announced price by RBI for the premature redemption of sovereign gold bonds?
- What is India’s current position in terms of the largest metro network in the world?
- How much metro rail was operational in India in 2014?
- By how much did India’s foreign exchange reserves fall during the week ended October 20?
- What percentage of towers currently have fiberisation in preparation for 6G?
- Who has replaced Fernando Fernandez as the President, Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever?
- To which US destinations has Air India deployed its newly inducted Boeing 777 aircraft?
- How many hours a week did Narayana Murthy advise youngsters in India to work?
- How much was Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories’ net profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2023?
- Which company will become the first Indian company to manufacture new Apple iPhones in the country?
- How many skilled workers does India currently lack in the telecom sector for the 5G era?
- With whom did Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for setting up ten CBG projects?
- How much has the job postings for cybersecurity in India increased from 2019 to 2022?
Answers:
- RIL’s gross revenue for Q2 FY24 was Rs 2.55 lakh crore ($30.8 billion).
- JPL’s revenue increased by 10.6 per cent Y-o-Y.
- BPCL’s consolidated net profit for Q2 FY 23-24 was Rs 8,244 crore.
- The public sector giant clocked a half-yearly profit of Rs 19,052 crore.
- REC Power Development handed over the SPV to Power Grid Corporation of India.
- RBI announced a price of Rs 6,079 per unit for the premature redemption of sovereign gold bonds.
- India currently has the 3rd largest metro network in the world.
- In 2014, 248 km of metro rail was operational in India.
- India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $2.36 billion during the week ended October 20.
- 38 per cent of towers are currently fiberised.
- Priya Nair has replaced Fernando Fernandez.
- Air India deployed its Boeing 777 aircraft to Mumbai-New York JFK Airport, Newark Liberty Airport (New Jersey), and San Francisco.
- Narayana Murthy advised youngsters to work 70 hours a week.
- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories’ net profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, was Rs1,192.6 crore.
- Tata Electronics will manufacture new Apple iPhones in the country.
- India faces a shortage of 2.41 million skilled workers in the telecom sector for the 5G era.
- PEDA signed an MoU with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) for setting up ten CBG projects.
- Job postings for cybersecurity in India increased by 81 per cent from 2019 to 2022.
Business GK and Trade Awareness- September 21, 2023
One-Liner Questions:
- Who is Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd (GPL) divesting its stake to?
- What is the equity valuation of Glenmark Life Sciences after the divestment?
- How much of a stake is being sold in government-owned power major SJVN?
- What has happened to the crypto job market in India between August 2022 and 2023?
- Who is acquiring Splunk and for how much?
- What economic value is Generative AI (GenAI) expected to generate annually?
- What is the dispute between SpiceJet’s Chairman and a Delhi businessman about?
- What did the Finance Ministry say about household savings in the country?
- How much has the IPL ecosystem value increased?
- How is Nasscom reacting to the ongoing India-Canada diplomatic row?
- Why did General Motors idle its Fairfax plant in Kansas?
- What trend did Nifty show on Thursday?
- What is the focus of STL’s new manufacturing facility in the US?
- How are domestic IT firms in India responding to deteriorating relations with Canada?
- What operation did the Income Tax department of Gujarat launch in Ahmedabad?
Answers:
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd (GPL) is divesting its 75 per cent stake in Glenmark Life Sciences to Nirma Limited.
- The equity valuation of Glenmark Life Sciences after the divestment is Rs 7,535.4 crore.
- A 4.92 per cent stake in SJVN is being offered for sale in the stock market.
- The crypto job market in India saw a decline of 64.20 per cent in job postings and a 15.20 per cent drop in job searches between August 2022 and 2023.
- Cisco is acquiring Splunk for about $28 billion.
- Generative AI (GenAI) is expected to generate economic value worth $2.6-$4.4 trillion annually.
- The dispute is about a share purchase agreement where the businessman paid Rs 10 lakh for 10 lakh shares but did not receive them.
- The Finance Ministry dismissed fears about household savings falling to a multi-decade low as a reflection of distress in the economy.
- The IPL ecosystem value has increased from Rs 87,000 crore to Rs 92,500 crore, or about 6.3 per cent.
- Nasscom said it will engage with stakeholders to track the impact of the India-Canada diplomatic row and support IT and tech companies if needed.
- General Motors idled its Fairfax plant in Kansas due to a United Auto Workers (UAW) strike.
- Nifty fell on Thursday, indicating bearish sentiments and is expected to remain in the 19,645-19,865 band for the near term.
- STL’s new $56 million manufacturing facility in the US focuses on driving rural broadband build.
- Domestic IT firms in India are adopting a “wait and watch” approach in response to deteriorating relations with Canada.
- The Income Tax department of Gujarat launched a search operation in Ahmedabad to shed light on potential large-scale benami transactions.
Business GK and Trade Awareness- August 6, 2023
What was the first-day sales figure for Xiaomi’s Redmi 12 Series launch in India?
Answer: Over 300,000 units.
Why is the Indian government considering reducing import duty on wheat?
Answer: Due to rising domestic prices of wheat.
At what price per quintal have wheat prices gone up in India?
Answer: Rs 2,500 per quintal.
How much has Astra reduced its workforce by?
Answer: Approximately 25%, including around 70 employees.
Why is Elon Musk’s X Corp unable to pay verified creators on time?
Answer: Flooded with requests for payments as part of its ad revenue-sharing program.
What is the new deadline for the Central government’s decision on restricting laptop and computer imports?
Answer: November 1.
What is the amount that SoftBank is suing IRL for due to fake user base and growth?
Answer: $150 million.
What caused the UN’s FAO All Rice Price Index to increase significantly?
Answer: India’s prohibition of non-parboiled Indica rice exports.
How much did the FAO Food Price Index increase in July from the previous month?
Answer: 1.3%.
On what occasion did Myntra highlight its made-in-India D2C brands supporting handloom weavers?
Answer: Eighth Handloom Day.
Who reported that FPIs turned sellers in the Indian market after sustained buying?
Answer: V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.
What percentage increase in losses due to smuggling did the Indian government face from 2010 to 2020?
Answer: 163%.
What is the financial impact of the tax loss due to smuggling across five industries?
Answer: Rs 58,521 crore.
Which two top-level executives recently exited Ola Electric ahead of their IPO plans?
Answer: Slokarth Dash (Head of Strategy and Planning) and Saurabh Sharda (Head of Growth and Corporate Affairs).
When did Mahindra University hold its 2nd Annual Convocation?
Answer: August 5.
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