Business quiz questions with answers-July 20, 2024
Questions
- How many new users are being added to UPI every month?
- What has fuelled the growth in UPI transactions?
- According to NPCI data, what was the year-on-year growth in UPI transactions in June?
- What was the transaction value increase on the UPI platform in June?
- What was the average daily transaction count on the UPI platform in June?
- What was the average daily transaction amount on the UPI platform in June?
- By how much has the market share of RuPay credit cards risen in the past three years?
- What is the growth rate of India’s exports to Western markets in the April-June quarter?
- By what percentage did India’s exports to the USA increase during the April-June quarter?
- What was the percentage increase in India’s exports to the Netherlands during the same period?
- How much did India’s shipments to the United Kingdom grow in the April-June quarter?
- What was the surge percentage in India’s exports to Singapore during the April-June quarter?
- By what percentage did India’s exports to the UAE rise during the April-June quarter?
- Which country remains India’s largest export market?
- Which countries are India’s second and third largest export markets?
- By how much did India’s goods and services exports increase in June?
- What is the cumulative overall growth of India’s exports during the April-June quarter?
- What is the total value of India’s exports in the first quarter of 2024-25?
- According to Trade Secretary Sunil Barthwal, what is the expected total export value for the fiscal year?
- How did the overall business sentiment in India change during the April-June quarter?
- What percentage of firms expect economic conditions to improve in the next six months?
- How many firms plan to increase hiring of managerial and skilled workers in the next six months?
- What caused the disruption in airline systems across Indian airports?
- What actions are being taken by the Civil Aviation Ministry regarding the airline systems disruption?
- How much funding has the World Bank pledged to help Zambia with its digital infrastructure?
- Under which project will the World Bank’s support to Zambia come?
- What economic conditions did Kenneth Andrade describe the Indian economy as entering?
- Who is Kenneth Andrade and what is his affiliation?
- How did the mega Windows outage affect Tesla and SpaceX?
- What role will the Centre play in shaping standards and infrastructure for 6G networks worldwide?
- What is the ‘Bharat 6G Vision’ document and who released it?
- What is India’s goal for 6G technology by 2030?
- What has the US cybersecurity agency CISA warned against following the Microsoft outage?
- What is Jio’s global ranking in terms of data traffic?
- How many subscribers does Jio have, including 5G users?
- What issues is IndiGo facing due to the global outages?
- What systems are being affected by the outage according to IndiGo?
- How are airlines, airports, and other transport systems coping with the software outage?
Answers
- UPI is adding up to 60 lakh new users every month.
- The growth in UPI transactions has been fuelled by the RuPay credit card on UPI and the launch of the service in foreign countries.
- The number of transactions on the UPI platform went up 49 per cent year-on-year to 13.9 billion in June.
- The transaction value on the UPI platform rose 36 per cent to Rs 20.1 trillion.
- The average daily transaction count on the UPI platform was 463 million in June.
- The average daily transaction amount on the UPI platform was Rs 66,903 crore in June.
- The market share of RuPay credit cards has risen to 10 per cent from just 1 per cent three years ago.
- India’s exports to Western markets recorded a strong double-digit growth in the April-June quarter.
- India’s exports to the USA shot up by 10.4 per cent during the April-June quarter.
- India’s exports to the Netherlands surged by 41.3 per cent during the same period.
- India’s shipments to the United Kingdom rose by 21.9 per cent in the April-June quarter.
- India’s exports to Singapore surged by 26.55 per cent during the April-June quarter.
- India’s exports to the UAE rose by 17.6 per cent during the April-June quarter.
- The US remains India’s largest export market.
- The UAE and the Netherlands are India’s second and third largest export markets, respectively.
- India’s goods and services exports increased by 5.4 per cent in June.
- The cumulative overall growth of India’s exports during the April-June quarter is 8.4 per cent.
- India’s total exports in the first quarter of 2024-25 are $200.33 billion.
- According to Trade Secretary Sunil Barthwal, India hopes to cross $800 billion in exports for the fiscal year if the current trend continues.
- The overall business sentiment in India improved during the April-June quarter.
- The share of firms expecting economic conditions to improve in the next six months increased to 71.2 per cent.
- Around 32 per cent of firms plan to increase hiring of managerial and skilled workers in the next six months.
- A mega Microsoft Windows outage caused the disruption in airline systems across Indian airports.
- The Civil Aviation Ministry is monitoring the situation and managing travel adjustments and refund processes.
- The World Bank pledged $100 million to help Zambia with its digital infrastructure.
- The support will come through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project.
- Kenneth Andrade described the Indian economy as entering a ‘Goldilocks period’ amid ideal conditions for growth and profitability.
- Kenneth Andrade is an expert from Old Bridge Mutual Fund.
- The mega Windows outage severely affected Tesla’s suppliers, though Tesla, SpaceX, and X social media platform systems were working.
- The Centre will play a crucial role in shaping standards and infrastructure for 6G networks worldwide.
- The ‘Bharat 6G Vision’ document was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- India aims to be a front-line contributor in 6G technology by 2030.
- CISA warned against phishing and other malicious activity following the Microsoft outage.
- Jio has become the largest operator globally in terms of data traffic.
- Jio’s total subscriber base is 490 million, including 130 million 5G users.
- IndiGo is experiencing delays and cancellations of flights due to global outages.
- The outage is affecting flight operations, passenger check-in, and baggage handling systems according to IndiGo.
- Airlines, airports, and other transport systems are switching to manual/backup systems to cope with the outage.
Business quiz questions with answers-July 11, 2024
Questions
- How many jobs were created in the Indian economy in the last 10 years according to Hardeep Singh Puri?
- How many jobs were created in the 10 years before 2014 in the Indian economy?
- Who compiled the figures mentioned by Hardeep Singh Puri?
- What did the SBI report reveal about job creation from 2014 to 2023?
- Who is the Chief Minister of Kerala?
- What did CM Pinarayi Vijayan announce about Kerala’s role in AI?
- What event was CM Vijayan speaking at when he made his announcement about AI?
- Which organization collaborated with IBM to organize the GenAI conclave?
- What sectors are Indian companies interested in investing in Austria?
- During whose visit did Indian companies express interest in investing in Austria?
- What did Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant say about job creation in the hospitality sector?
- What occasion was CM Sawant speaking at when he mentioned job creation in Goa?
- Why is human resource important in Goa according to CM Sawant?
- Who did Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet with regarding the Union Budget 2024-25?
- When will the Modi 3.0 government present its first full budget?
- Which officials were present at the meeting with Prime Minister Modi?
- What significant economic document is the Modi 3.0 government expected to outline?
- What did Prime Minister Modi declare about the next 5 years?
- At what growth rate did the Indian economy clock in 2023-24?
- What is the current inflation rate according to the RBI?
- How has the fiscal deficit changed from 2020-21 to 2024-25?
- What did S&P Global Rating do to India’s sovereign rating outlook?
- What decision did the European Union make regarding Apple Pay?
- Who heads the EU’s competition division?
- What technology was mentioned in relation to Apple’s commitments?
- What did H.D. Kumaraswamy say about the privatisation of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant?
- Who will make the final decision about the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant according to Kumaraswamy?
- What event followed Kumaraswamy’s visit to the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant?
- Who called upon Punjab Horticulture Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra regarding litchi exports?
- What is the annual yield of Punjab’s litchi cultivation?
- How many hectares does Punjab’s litchi cultivation span?
- What potential does Punjab hold in the global litchi market according to the article?
Answers
- 12.5 crore jobs were created in the Indian economy in the last 10 years.
- 2.9 crore jobs were created in the 10 years before 2014 in the Indian economy.
- The figures were compiled by the SBI report prepared by Group Chief Economic Advisor Soumya Kanti Ghosh.
- The SBI report revealed that job creation from 2014 to 2023 is more than a 4-fold increase from the 2.9 crore jobs created during 2004-14.
- The Chief Minister of Kerala is Pinarayi Vijayan.
- CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced that Kerala is set to emerge as India’s nerve centre of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by leveraging AI tools and systems in all sectors.
- CM Vijayan was speaking at the country’s first International Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) conclave.
- The GenAI conclave was organized by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) in collaboration with IBM.
- Indian companies are interested in investing in Research and Development, artificial intelligence (AI), and software in sustainability areas in Austria.
- Indian companies expressed interest during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Austria.
- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that two lakh jobs would be created in the hospitality sector in the next five years.
- CM Sawant was speaking at the ‘World Youth Skill Day’ programme in north Goa.
- Human resource is important in Goa because it is a tourist state, and reputed hotels require staff.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with senior NITI Aayog officials and leading economists regarding the Union Budget 2024-25.
- The Modi 3.0 government will present its first full budget on July 23.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Planning Minister Rao Inderjit Singh, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran, Economist Surjit Bhalla, Agricultural Economist Ashok Gulati, and veteran banker K V Kamath were present at the meeting.
- The Modi 3.0 government is expected to outline a road map for making India a developed nation by 2047.
- Prime Minister Modi declared that “the next 5 years will be a decisive fight against poverty.”
- The Indian economy clocked a robust 8.2 per cent growth in 2023-24.
- The current inflation rate is coming down to below 5 per cent according to the RBI.
- The fiscal deficit has reduced from more than 9 per cent of GDP in 2020-21 to the targeted level of 5.1 per cent for 2024-25.
- S&P Global Rating raised India’s sovereign rating outlook to ‘positive’ from ‘stable’.
- The European Union accepted commitments offered by Apple regarding the operation of Apple Pay.
- Commission EVP Margrethe Vestager heads the EU’s competition division.
- NFC technology was mentioned in relation to Apple’s commitments.
- H.D. Kumaraswamy ruled out the privatisation of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
- The final decision about the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant will be made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi according to Kumaraswamy.
- H.D. Kumaraswamy’s statement followed his visit to the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
- UK Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett called upon Punjab Horticulture Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra regarding litchi exports.
- Punjab’s litchi cultivation yields approximately 13,000 metric tons annually.
- Punjab’s litchi cultivation spans 3,250 hectares.
- Punjab holds the potential to be a major player in the global litchi market according to the article.
Business quiz questions with answers-June 23, 2024
Questions
- How much did R&D expenditures by major South Korean companies reach last year?
- By what percentage did the R&D investments increase from the previous year?
- Which organizations provided the data on R&D expenditures in South Korea?
- Which company moved the Karnataka High Court against the NCLT order?
- When did Byju’s second rights issue commence?
- When was Byju’s second rights issue expected to end?
- What did the NCLT restrain Byju’s from doing?
- When is Byju’s fresh plea likely to come up for hearing in the Karnataka High Court?
- What was the GST Council’s decision regarding the 28 per cent GST on Gross Gaming Revenue?
- What are some repercussions mentioned by gaming companies due to the 28 per cent GST?
- What is the projected demand for electronics components and sub-assemblies by 2030?
- How many new jobs are expected to be created by 2026 in the electronics sector?
- What is the projected growth rate for priority components and sub-assemblies by 2030?
- What is the forecast for South Korea’s car exports this year?
- What factors are driving the growth in South Korea’s car exports?
- How much money was embezzled by bank and financial firm employees over the past six years in South Korea?
- How many employees were involved in the embezzlement in South Korea?
- What was the amount of stolen money in South Korea in 2018?
- What was the amount of stolen money in South Korea in 2021?
- What was the amount of stolen money in South Korea in 2022?
- What initiatives have played a role in creating employment in the private sector in India?
- What did the GST Council recommend regarding interest and penalty on tax demand notices?
- By when must the tax be paid to avoid interest and penalty on demand notices for 2017-2020?
- What will the GST Council roll out nationwide to check fake invoicing?
- What authentication method will become mandatory for new GST registrations?
- What uniform GST rate was recommended for all milk cans?
- What exemptions did the GST Council decide for services provided by Indian Railways?
- What is the new Telecommunications Act, 2023 expected to replace?
- What does Section 20 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 state?
- What is the significance of GRSE’s new agreement with a German company?
- How many multi-purpose vessels are included in GRSE’s new agreement?
Answers
- 72.5 trillion won ($52.12 billion)
- 8.7 per cent
- Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology
- Byju’s
- May 13
- June 13
- Utilising any funds from the second rights issue
- Monday
- The demand to levy 28 per cent GST on the Gross Gaming Revenue was not taken up
- Funding constraints, reduced growth trajectories, job losses, and heightened uncertainty
- $240 billion by 2030
- At least 2.8 lakhs new jobs by 2026
- A robust CAGR of 30 per cent, reaching $139 billion by 2030
- To reach a record high of $74.7 billion in 2024
- Solid demand for eco-friendly models and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
- 180 billion won combined ($122.21 million)
- 168 employees
- 5.67 billion won
- 15.69 billion won
- 82.76 billion won
- Startup India, Make in India, New Education Policy
- Waiving of interest and penalty in cases of tax demand notices under Section 73 of the GST Act
- By March 31, 2025
- Pan-India Aadhaar-based biometric authentication
- Aadhaar biometric authentication
- A uniform GST rate of 12 per cent
- Exempted from GST
- Century-old colonial laws
- The central government of a state government will be able to take control of any telecommunications services or networks in times of emergency
- The construction and delivery of four multi-purpose vessels of 7,500 DWT each, with an option for four more ships
- Four multi-purpose vessels
Business quiz questions with answers-May 4, 2024
Questions
- Who announced an expansion of their leadership team recently?
- What position did Bhavesh Gupta hold at Paytm?
- Why did Bhavesh Gupta decide to take a career break?
- What was IDBI Bank’s net profit for the January-March quarter of 2023-24?
- By what percentage did IDBI Bank’s net interest income increase?
- What dividend did IDBI Bank’s Board of Directors recommend?
- What was Avenue Supermarts’ consolidated net profit for the January-March quarter of 2023-24?
- How much did PharmEasy raise in its latest funding round?
- Who led PharmEasy’s funding round?
- How much funding did Kinara Capital secure?
- Which US policy extension did Seoul’s Industry Minister welcome?
- What platform did Ola Krutrim announce to open up?
- What did Zerodha Co-founder say about karma?
- How many reports did Meta receive in India during March?
- What financial action did the Indian government take regarding onion exports?
- Where is Adani Ports planning to invest in the Philippines?
- What is the stance of SAP’s senior executive on India’s IT and technology prospects?
- How many employees were laid off in the tech sector by May 2024?
- What did US President Joe Biden say about xenophobia and economic growth?
- What modification did the RBI make regarding banks’ exposure to capital markets?
- What edtech platform paid full salaries in April, except to sales staff?
- How many WhatsApp accounts were banned in India in March?
- How many patents did Mahindra & Mahindra receive in FY24?
- How many complaints did WhatsApp receive in India during March?
- What was the US dollar to Indian rupee expected trade band in Q1FY25?
- Who is the CEO of Zomato?
- How many fake profiles were reported on Facebook in India during March?
- What did Byju’s use to pay April salaries?
- What was IDBI Bank’s return on assets in Q4?
- How much funding did startups raise in the country this week?
Answers
- One97 Communications Limited (OCL), which owns Paytm.
- President and Chief Operating Officer.
- Due to “personal reasons”.
- Rs 1,628.5 crore.
- 12 percent.
- Rs 1.50 per equity share.
- Rs 563 crore.
- $216 million.
- Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG) and others.
- $24.4 million.
- Extension of tax credits for electric vehicles containing Chinese graphite until the end of 2026.
- Its cloud platform.
- “Karma has a way of biting back.”
- More than 27,000 reports.
- Lifted the ban on onion exports.
- Bataan, Philippines.
- Bullish about the prospects.
- 80,230 employees.
- Linked it to stalled economic growth.
- Only custodian banks with a specific clause can issue Irrevocable Payment Commitments.
- Byju’s.
- More than 79 lakh accounts.
- 674 patents.
- 12,782 complaints.
- Rs 83.25–83.75.
- Deepinder Goyal.
- 4,323 reports.
- From revenue generated and debt raised by the founders.
- Improved by 39 bps to 1.82 percent.
- More than $340 million.
Additional Questions
- What percentage jump did Avenue Supermarts’ net profit experience in the January-March quarter of 2023-24?
- What total revenue did Avenue Supermarts achieve in the fourth quarter?
- What are some sectors that the Indian tech firms are influencing globally?
- Which ministry in India is actively promoting ESG awareness?
- Who made a statement about xenophobia affecting economic growth?
- What was the main issue discussed by Seoul’s Industry Minister regarding US policy?
- How much has the Indian rupee been expected to fluctuate against the US dollar in early Q1FY25?
- What percentage of the workforce has been laid off in the technology sector so far this year?
- Which company plans significant investment in the Philippines according to their government?
- Who made a statement about the transformation of the IT and technology landscape in India over the last decade?
Additional Answers
- 22.4 percent.
- Rs 12,727 crore.
- Manufacturing, electronics, semiconductors, and innovation.
- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
- US President Joe Biden.
- The extension of tax credits for electric vehicles containing Chinese graphite.
- Between Rs 83.25 and Rs 83.75.
- More than 80,000 employees.
- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ).
- Manish Prasad, President and Managing Director for SAP Indian Subcontinent.
Business quiz questions with answers-April 24, 2024
Questions:
- What is the percentage increase in the hiring intent of India’s manufacturing industry for fresh graduates in the first half of 2024?
- How much did Axis Bank’s net profit for the January-March quarter of 2023-24 amount to?
- What did Qualcomm expand on Wednesday?
- What is the main focus of the UK’s CMA probe launched on Wednesday?
- What has the RBI issued an alert against?
- What amount did REC Limited agree to loan to Chenab Valley Power Project Private Limited?
- For what purpose will the loan from REC Limited be utilized?
- What allegations did Ankiti Bose file against Dhruv Kapoor and former COO Aadi Vaidya?
- What directive did the RBI give to Kotak Mahindra Bank on Wednesday?
- What is the starting price of Ultraviolette’s new e-motorcycle, the F77 Mach 2?
- What is the ‘Illness to Wellness’ initiative focused on?
- What percentage of Indian companies will use their data to train AI models in 2024?
- What did Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw discuss in his IANS interview?
- What revenue growth is the IT services sector in India expected to see in FY25?
- What partnership did Ericsson announce with the Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology?
- Where did UiPath launch two new data centres in India?
- What did JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon say about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts?
Answers:
- The hiring intent has jumped by 7% to 48% in the first half of 2024.
- Axis Bank reported a net profit of Rs 7,130 crore.
- Qualcomm expanded its Snapdragon X Series portfolio.
- The CMA probe is focusing on partnerships between tech giants over artificial intelligence.
- The RBI issued an alert against unauthorized entities offering forex trading with exorbitant return promises.
- REC Limited agreed to a loan of Rs 1,869.26 crore.
- The loan will be used for the development and operation of the Kiru Hydro Electric Project.
- Ankiti Bose filed allegations of cheating, fraud, and sexual and mental harassment.
- The RBI directed Kotak Mahindra Bank to stop onboarding new customers via online and mobile platforms and barred issuing new credit cards.
- The starting price of the F77 Mach 2 is Rs 2,99,000.
- The initiative is focused on generating awareness and promoting healthy living concerning liver disease.
- About 91% of Indian companies will use their data to train AI models.
- Ashwini Vaishnaw discussed several issues including railway development, employment generation, and technology sector investments.
- The IT services sector is likely to see muted revenue growth of 5-7%.
- Ericsson and F.I.R.S.T at IIT Kanpur announced a partnership to drive innovation in Mobile Financial Services and Fintech.
- UiPath launched new data centres in Pune and Chennai.
- Jamie Dimon praised Modi for taking 400 million people out of poverty and lauded his economic reforms.
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Additional Questions:
- Which sector’s hiring intent for fresh graduates increased in early 2024?
- What was Axis Bank’s financial status in the same quarter last year?
- Which devices are expected to be powered by Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite?
- What does the CMA want to determine about the AI partnerships it’s investigating?
- What specific precaution has the RBI advised banks regarding forex trading?
- What is the total output capacity of the Kiru Hydro Electric Project financed by REC Limited?
- What prompted Ankiti Bose to file an FIR?
- What existing services will Kotak Mahindra Bank continue to provide despite new restrictions?
- What is the introductory price for the higher-range F77 Mach 2 Recon?
- What is the ultimate objective of the ‘Illness to Wellness’ initiative?
- Which country leads in AI and cloud innovation, according to NetApp?
- What long-term plan did Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveal for train passengers?
- What has been the trend in headcount for IT service companies in December 2023?
- What is the purpose of the strategic partnership between Ericsson and IIT Kanpur’s incubator?
- What business continuity needs do the new UiPath data centres address?
Additional Answers:
- The manufacturing sector’s intent to hire fresh graduates increased.
- Last year, Axis Bank reported a loss of Rs 5,762 crore in the same quarter.
- Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are expected to launch PCs powered by these platforms starting mid-2024.
- The CMA wants to assess if these AI partnerships comply with UK merger rules and their impact on competition.
- The RBI has asked banks to refer to an “alert list” of entities unauthorized to undertake forex transactions.
- The project will have a total output of 624 MW (4×156 MW).
- Bose filed the FIR alleging cheating, fraud, and harassment after being ousted from her company.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank will continue servicing existing customers, including credit card clients.
- The F77 Mach 2 Recon is priced at Rs 3,99,000.
- Its ultimate objective is to promote healthy living and generate awareness about various health conditions.
- India is leading in AI and cloud innovation.
- The government plans to ensure that every train passenger can get a confirmed ticket within the next five years.
- IT service companies reduced their headcount by 4% in December 2023.
- The partnership aims to drive innovation in Mobile Financial Services and Fintech solutions.
- The new data centres will support business continuity and compliance needs in India.
Business quiz questions with answers-April 9, 2024
Questions
- What did the Central Board of Direct Taxes clarify about the re-opening of cases?
- How did the average gearing of the top 1,000 listed companies change from March 31, 2014, to March 31, 2023?
- How much worth of government bonds is the Finance Ministry planning to sell?
- What significant growth did REC record in loans sanctioned for renewable energy projects in 2023-24 compared to 2022-23?
- Which Taiwanese electronics manufacturer’s India operations did Tata Group acquire?
- What stake is Tata Group reportedly planning to hold in a joint venture to operate Pegatron’s iPhone manufacturing facility?
- What did RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasize for retail customers in foreign exchange markets?
- When were the draft guidelines for the introduction of bond forwards issued?
- At what starting price will the Galaxy M55 5G be available in India?
- What subsidies did TSMC’s Arizona chip plant secure from the US Department of Commerce?
- How many cars and motorcycles did BMW Group India deliver in the first quarter of 2024?
- What record level have SMID stocks reached as a percentage of India’s nominal quarterly GDP?
- What percentage of Indian Government and Public Services organizations are ready to implement GenAI solutions within a year?
- By what percentage did India’s consumption of petroleum products increase in the financial year ending March 31, 2024?
- With which battery company did Hyundai Motor and Kia enter into a strategic partnership for EV expansion in India?
- Who has been appointed as the Chairman of SHARP’s India Business?
- What percentage of Samsung’s unionized workers voted in favor of a strike?
- How is Swiggy now delivering to tourists on Dal Lake in Srinagar?
- What is the aim of the MoU signed between Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited and MG Motor India?
- What gross revenue did digital banking platform Freo report for FY24?
- How much installed capacity does NTPC Ltd aim to add to meet the growing power demand in the country?
- Who has Aakash Educational Services appointed as its Managing Director and CEO?
Answers
- The Central Board of Direct Taxes clarified that the Income Tax Department is not carrying out any special drive to re-open cases on HRA claims.
- The average gearing declined from 1.02 to 0.53.
- The Finance Ministry is planning to sell government bonds worth Rs 30,000 crore.
- REC recorded an over 6-fold jump to Rs 1,36,516 crore in loans sanctioned for renewable energy projects.
- Tata Group acquired Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Wistron’s India operations.
- Tata Group is reportedly planning to hold a 65% stake in the joint venture.
- RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized giving retail customers a fair deal in foreign exchange markets.
- The draft guidelines for the introduction of bond forwards were issued in December 2023.
- The Galaxy M55 5G will be available at a starting price of Rs 26,999.
- TSMC’s Arizona chip plant secured up to $6.6 billion in subsidies.
- BMW Group India delivered 3,680 cars and 1,810 motorcycles in the first quarter of 2024.
- SMID stocks have reached a record level of 52% of India’s nominal quarterly GDP.
- About 50% of Indian Government and Public Services organizations are ready to implement GenAI solutions within a year.
- India’s consumption of petroleum products increased by 5%.
- Hyundai Motor and Kia entered into a strategic partnership with Exide Energy.
- Sujai Karampuri has been appointed as the Chairman of SHARP’s India Business.
- 74% of Samsung’s unionized workers voted in favor of a strike.
- Swiggy now delivers to tourists staying on houseboats on Dal Lake in Srinagar through a partnership with Shikara operators.
- The MoU signed between Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited and MG Motor India aims to help build a robust and efficient EV charging infrastructure.
- Digital banking platform Freo reported gross revenue of Rs 350 crore for FY24.
- NTPC Ltd aims to add 5GW of installed capacity to meet the growing power demand.
- Aakash Educational Services appointed Deepak Mehrotra as its Managing Director and CEO.
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Additional Questions
- What is the purpose behind Tata Group’s reported acquisition talks for Pegatron’s iPhone manufacturing facility?
- What specific models did Samsung launch under its Galaxy M series in India?
- How much in low-cost loans is the US government proposing to provide TSMC?
- What was the percentage growth in BMW Group India’s Q1 car sales in 2024?
- How does the current SMID market cap to GDP ratio compare to the long-term average?
- In what time frame do Indian GPS organizations plan to implement their first GenAI solution?
- What major trend in petroleum product consumption reflects the level of economic activity in India?
- What specific type of EV battery cells are Hyundai Motor and Kia focusing on in their partnership with Exide Energy?
- What new service does Swiggy offer to tourists in Srinagar?
- How will the MoU between ATEL and MG Motor India enhance EV infrastructure?
- What profitability milestone has Freo achieved in FY24?
- What renewable energy capacity is part of NTPC Ltd’s target for added installed capacity?
- What industry experience does Deepak Mehrotra bring to Aakash Educational Services?
Additional Answers
- Tata Group aims to acquire Pegatron’s iPhone manufacturing facility to expand Apple’s presence in the country.
- Samsung launched the Galaxy M55 5G and M15 5G models in India.
- The US government proposed providing TSMC with up to $5 billion in low-cost loans.
- BMW Group India’s Q1 car sales in 2024 grew by 51%.
- The current SMID market cap to GDP ratio of 52% is significantly higher than the long-term average of 29%.
- Indian GPS organizations plan to implement their first GenAI solution within one year.
- The 5% increase in petroleum product consumption reflects a higher level of economic activity in India.
- Hyundai Motor and Kia are focusing on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells in their partnership with Exide Energy.
- Swiggy offers delivery service to tourists staying on houseboats on Dal Lake in Srinagar.
- The MoU between ATEL and MG Motor India aims to install EV charging stations at designated MG dealerships, enhancing customer accessibility.
- Freo achieved profitability and reported gross revenue of Rs 350 crore for FY24.
- NTPC Ltd aims to add 3GW of renewable energy capacity to its target for added installed capacity.
- Deepak Mehrotra brings over 35 years of experience in sectors like FMCG, telecom, and education industries to Aakash Educational Services.
Business quiz questions with answers-March 21, 2024
Questions
- Who announced the launch of two new products this calendar year?
- What type of vehicles will JSW MG Motor launch every three to six months?
- Which organization issued an order for banks to remain open on March 31?
- For what purpose did the RBI want banks to stay open on a Sunday?
- Which company achieved the Miniratna Category-I CPSE status?
- What is GRID-INDIA responsible for managing?
- What market trend did Siddhartha Khemka predict?
- How much did the Nifty gain according to Siddhartha Khemka?
- Which emirate has begun attracting Indian travelers?
- By what percentage did Indian arrivals in RAK grow in 2023?
- What is the Income Tax Department’s role during the Delhi elections?
- Which FMCG company launched the ‘Holi ke rang, Fortune ke sang’ campaign?
- Who led Pocket FM’s Series D funding?
- What was the purpose of Pocket FM’s new funding?
- Why were eighteen trains cancelled?
- How many financial phishing attempts were detected in India last year?
- What did ICAR and Dhanuka Agritech Limited sign an MoU for?
- What percentage of gig workers are satisfied with their work?
- What is Viksit Bharat’s economic goal by 2047?
- How much did the index of mineral production rise in January?
- What recent trend has been observed in the performance of small and mid caps?
- How many two-wheeler EV startups does India have?
- What major change did Zomato announce ahead of Holi?
- What did JP Morgan report about the Adani Group and bribery?
- Which Tata group company’s shares were down the most?
- What may pressure tyre companies’ margins according to Kotak Institutional Equities?
- How much did Optimo Loan raise in seed funding?
- What decision did Zomato’s CEO reverse?
- How much was the South Korean government’s fine on automakers?
- What is more important than having the highest market cap, according to industry leaders?
- How much did the net direct tax collection increase as of March 17, 2024?
- Who is the CEO of Microsoft’s AI venture?
- What was the reaction to Zomato’s “Pure Veg Mode”?
- What new proposal has SEBI made for public issues?
Answers
- JSW MG Motor India Pvt Ltd announced the launch.
- New energy vehicles (NEV).
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- To account for all government transactions for FY 2023-24.
- Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA).
- Managing the all India synchronous grid.
- Markets are expected to remain in consolidation mode.
- 22 points at 21839 levels.
- Ras Al Khaimah (RAK).
- 22 percent.
- To maintain vigilance on the movement of unaccounted cash and valuables for electoral purposes.
- Adani Wilmar.
- Lightspeed.
- To strengthen the push into the US market and support global expansion.
- Due to the derailment of a train.
- Nearly 75,000.
- To promote natural farming.
- About 84 percent.
- To make India a $30 trillion economy.
- 5.9 percent.
- Small caps yielded no returns; mid caps saw corrections.
- More than 150.
- Changing its colours from green to red for vegetarian deliveries.
- The scope for bribery looks “highly unlikely.”
- Tata Chemicals.
- Rising natural rubber and crude oil prices, coupled with muted demand.
- $10 million.
- Removing the on-ground segregation of its rider fleet.
- 10.3 billion won ($7.6 million).
- Running a clean company with honest practices and good governance.
- An increase of 19.88 percent.
- Mustafa Suleyman.
- If significant negative social repercussions, they would roll it back.
- Disclosures in DRHP and RHP shall be available in audiovisual format.
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Additional Questions
- What festive season is JSW MG Motor targeting for their new product launches?
- Which day of the week does March 31, 2024, fall on?
- How many Regional Load Despatch Centres does GRID-INDIA comprise?
- Which UAE emirate is known for an uninterrupted history of 7,000 years?
- What was the total number of tourists Ras Al Khaimah received last year?
- Which company’s campaign is associated with Holi?
- In which markets does Pocket FM plan to expand in 2024?
- What was the major reason behind the train cancellations?
- What type of phishing is mentioned in the report?
- What major agricultural method is the ICAR-Dhanuka Agritech Limited MoU promoting?
- What are the primary concerns of gig workers according to the report?
- What is India’s projected EV market growth over the next decade?
- What color will Zomato’s fleet sport after the recent change?
- Which sectors did the Adani Group mention in their transparency defense?
- Which Tata group company’s shares were not mentioned as trending down?
- What are the recent trends affecting tyre companies’ revenue growth?
- What is Optimo Loan’s target market?
- How did social media react to Zomato’s initial “Pure Veg Mode” decision?
- Which Korean automaker was fined alongside foreign companies?
- What is the significance of governance in corporate culture, according to industry leaders?
- What percentage increase did direct tax collections show over the previous financial year?
- What will Mustafa Suleyman lead at Microsoft?
- What format will SEBI’s new proposal make public issue disclosures available in?
- How many languages will the audiovisual disclosures be in?
Additional Answers
- The festive season.
- Sunday.
- Five Regional Load Despatch Centres and the National Load Despatch Centre.
- Ras Al Khaimah (RAK).
- 1.22 million.
- Fortune (Adani Wilmar).
- Europe and LATAM.
- The derailment of a train.
- Financial phishing.
- Natural farming.
- Lack of social benefits like insurance and Provident Fund (PF).
- 15-20 times to reach annual sales of 15-20 million units.
- Red.
- Renewable energy sector.
- TCS (Tata Consultancy Services).
- Demand moderation in select replacement segments, weakness in export markets.
- Rural India.
- Mixed reaction, sparking a colorful debate.
- Hyundai Motor Co.
- It’s more important than having the highest market cap.
- 19.88 percent.
- Consumer AI products and research.
- Audiovisual (AV) format.
- English and Hindi.
Business quiz questions with answers-March 9, 2024
One Liner Business quiz questions with answers
- Which companies announced a reduction of Rs 2.50/kg in their retail CNG prices?
- From when is the CNG price cut effective?
- Which company reduced the selling price of gas in Delhi and the NCR by Rs 2.50 per kg?
- Who is the Union IT and Telecom Minister of India?
- What did the Union IT and Telecom Minister launch?
- How much did the AUM of the mutual fund industry grow year-on-year in February?
- How many startups in India raised funding this week?
- How much did early-stage startups raise this week?
- Which Indian city led in startup funding deals this week?
- What did the Department of Consumer Affairs discuss with companies?
- Why is Byju’s likely to miss the salary payment deadline?
- How much did FPIs buy in equity up to March 8?
- What is the purpose of the MoU between DEPwD and ESSCI?
- How much did Coal sector PSUs invest in CAPEX till February end?
- What is the main priority for launching new AI models in India?
- What was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare?
- What did the Rajasthan Chief Minister urge Gujarat industrialists to do?
- What was the theme of BRICS CCI WE’s fourth Annual Summit?
- What is Swiggy’s new valuation according to Baron Capital?
- What did SJVN Limited secure for solar power projects?
- What type of router is set to launch by the Union IT and Telecom Minister?
- By how much did India’s foreign exchange reserves increase for the week ending March 1?
- What does UBS say about India’s growth story?
- What did Nitin Gadkari announce for Jharkhand?
- How much did the cost of vegetarian thali go up last month?
- What initiative did industry leaders hail?
- How much was approved for new highway projects in Gujarat?
- How much has been sanctioned under PM JANMAN in the last three months?
- What prediction was made about India’s travel and tourism sector?
- Where was a new oilfield discovered?
Answers
- GAIL (India) Limited, GAIL Gas Limited, and AG&P Pratham.
- The price cut is effective in the locations where these companies retail their CNG.
- Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) reduced the selling price of gas.
- Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- India’s fastest and indigenously-designed IP/MPLS router.
- The AUM grew by 38.2% year-on-year.
- About 27 startups.
- Approximately $166.8 million.
- Delhi-NCR.
- Fairness in repair of products sold to consumers.
- Due to funds from its rights issue being stuck.
- Equity worth Rs 11,823 crores.
- To provide job opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in the electronics sector.
- A total investment of Rs 22,448.24 crore.
- Trust is the single biggest priority.
- The Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center.
- To invest in Rajasthan.
- ‘The Changing Narrative: Women Development to Women-led Development’.
- $12.16 billion.
- A deal for the development of solar power projects of 1,352 MW capacity.
- An IP/MPLS router.
- By $6.55 billion.
- India offers the best structural growth story among large economies.
- The construction of a 10 km long 4-lane elevated corridor.
- By 7%.
- The government’s IndiaAI Mission initiative.
- An outlay of Rs 1532.97 crore.
- More than Rs 7,000 crores.
- It will generate an additional 25 million jobs.
- In the South China Sea.
Additional Questions
- What is the annual CAPEX target surpassed by Coal sector PSUs for the current financial year?
- What is the investment amount for the development of solar power projects by SJVN Limited in Maharashtra?
- What is the capacity of the solar power projects SJVN Limited plans to develop?
- How much did India’s foreign exchange reserves reach after the latest increase?
- What is the total outlay approved for IndiaAI Mission?
- What was the theme of the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center inauguration?
- What was the main focus of the meeting chaired by DoCA Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh?
- What is the impact of the record level of CAPEX investment by Coal sector PSUs on the economy?
- What sectors were discussed for repair and consumer fairness by the Department of Consumer Affairs?
- How much funding did startups based in Bengaluru secure this week?
Additional Answers
- The annual CAPEX target of Rs 21,030 crore.
- An investment of Rs 7,436 crore.
- 1,352 MW capacity.
- $625.63 billion.
- An outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore.
- To make farmers self-reliant across the country.
- Fairness in product repairs and consumer information.
- It has a multiplier impact, creating more employment and boosting demand in other sectors, which spurs growth.
- Automobiles, electronics, smartphone, consumer durables, and farm equipment sectors.
- Details about the exact amount Bengaluru-based startups secured were not provided, but the city followed Delhi-NCR with 9 deals.
Business quiz questions with answers-February 29, 2024
One-liner Questions:
- Who clarified that the Dabolim airport will not close due to its potential?
- Which airline announced shifting operations to Manohar International Airport from Dabolim Airport?
- What sector will Tata Group soon announce a big investment in?
- Who accepted the MMA-Amalgamations Business Leadership Award 2023?
- What reduction has the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission approved?
- What is India’s stance at the WTO regarding the Global South?
- Who became the first Indian to be awarded a honorary knighthood by the UK?
- By what year does Hyundai aim to achieve the RE100 benchmark?
- What has the RBI updated in its ‘Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox’?
- Where was the Walmart Center for Tech Excellence inaugurated?
- Which companies signed a JV agreement for an ammonium nitrate plant?
- What is the name of India’s first-ever assistive dog robot?
- Which Indian GSI joined the IBM Quantum Network?
- Who will launch the Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks?
- What led Thrasio Holdings Inc to file for bankruptcy?
- What is India’s top priority for WTO reform?
- What precedent does GIC Re’s classification set according to GICOA?
- What trend did Nifty and Sensex show on Wednesday?
- How are governance issues affecting the startup ecosystem?
- What legal challenge is Country Garden facing in Hong Kong?
- What percentage of companies reported legacy tech debt?
- How did small and mid cap stocks perform on Wednesday?
- What employment goal does the Indian electronics manufacturing sector have?
- What future size is expected for India’s retail market?
- How did SpiceJet resolve its dispute with Celestial Aviation?
- Which media firm is in talks to acquire Koo?
- What partnership was announced at MWC 2024 by Tech Mahindra?
- What does the fall in food’s share in rural consumption indicate?
- What will PM Modi inaugurate related to coal evacuation?
- Who joined PayU’s Board of Directors?
- What happened to Vodafone Idea shares after announcing fundraising plans?
Answers:
- S.V.T. Dhanamjaya Rao.
- Qatar Airways.
- Semiconductor and mobile battery manufacturing.
- Natarajan Chandrasekaran.
- Reduction in electricity tariff for consumers using more than 100 units.
- Keeping development and interests of the Global South at the core.
- Sunil Bharti Mittal.
- 2025
- More stringent timelines and compliance provisions.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
- Coal India Limited and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited.
- ‘Trakr’.
- LTIMindtree.
- Union Minister of Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi.
- To reduce its losses from a massive debt load.
- Restoration of the Appellate Body.
- A bad precedent for all public sector units.
- Entered negative territory due to profit booking.
- Added to the ongoing bearish trend.
- A winding-up petition in Hong Kong.
- 75% of companies.
- Sharp fall in the broader market.
- To about 4.5 million in the next few years.
- $2 trillion in the next 10 years.
- Through amicable negotiations.
- Dailyhunt.
- Private AI-enabled 5G solutions for global enterprises.
- An uptick in discretionary spending.
- Two first mile connectivity projects worth Rs 1,393.69 crore.
- Three Independent Directors and two Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors.
- Slumped more than 11 per cent.
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Business quiz questions with answers-February 20, 2024
One Liner Business quiz questions with answers
- Which company’s in-flight entertainment solution has Air India selected?
- How many Boeing aircraft will have Thales’ AVANT Up system installed?
- When will the installation of the in-flight entertainment system on Air India’s new Airbus and Boeing aircraft commence?
- Which authority signed an MoU with DBS Bank to spread safety messages among investors?
- Under which ministry does IEPFA operate?
- How many bids were received for the coal mines under the 9th round of commercial auctions?
- What type of plantation is being promoted at the Neem Summit & Global Neem Trade Fair?
- Which minister will inaugurate key projects at Pandu Port in Guwahati?
- How many tourists is Ayodhya expected to receive annually by 2031?
- By what percentage has the financial assistance for the rubber sector been increased for the next two financial years?
- How much funding did US Vice President Kamala Harris announce for semiconductor company GlobalFoundries?
- Which minister urged ONGC to adopt AI and Data Analytics?
- How much will Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd invest in two projects?
- What is India’s economic ambition for 2047 according to Minister Piyush Goyal?
- How much revenue did Apple generate from iPhone sales in the past decade?
- Which industry in India is expected to become the third-largest globally by 2025?
- What is the purpose of Tamil Nadu’s AI Mission?
- Which two organizations signed an MoU to advance renewable energy initiatives?
- What is the expected impact of PLI schemes on domestic manufacturing activities?
- With whom did the Department of Fisheries sign an MoU to promote digital marketing of fish?
- How much did Novartis India’s shares jump after a strategic review announcement?
- How much will Tata Group companies invest in Karnataka?
- For how many consecutive years has Samsung been the top player in the global TV market?
- What is the theme of the World Universities Summit-2024?
- How did the Nifty profit after tax growth compare to the BSE 500?
- How are mid-cap and small cap indices performing compared to the large cap index?
- What is the stance of Sandip Patel, MD of IBM India/South Asia, on AI and job creation?
- What is the theme of the Tamil Nadu state budget for the financial year 2024-25?
- Who met Nvidia’s CEO as part of an AI-focused immersion trip?
- What significant event is taking place at the Lucknow airport related to the Ground Breaking Ceremony 4.0?
Answers
- Thales’ in-flight entertainment solution.
- 40
- Boeing 777s and 787s.
- Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA).
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
- 40 bids.
- Neem as a plantation forestry option.
- Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.
- 10.61 crore tourists.
- 23 percent.
- $1.5 billion.
- Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri.
- Rs 655.75 crore.
- Expand to a $30-35 trillion fully developed economy.
- $1.65 trillion.
- Construction industry.
- To develop guidelines for leveraging AI in education, employment, industry, research, and medicine.
- Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) and Punjab National Bank (PNB).
- Expected to pick up.
- Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
- More than 6 percent.
- Rs 2,300 crore.
- 18th consecutive year.
- ‘Universities of the Future: A Global Partnership for Social Justice and Sustainable Development’.
- Below that of the BSE 500 (16% YoY vs. 26% YoY).
- Continue to outperform.
- AI will create more job options than it destroys.
- ‘Crossing obstacles and marching towards growth’.
- Indian founders of venture capital fund Peak XV.
- Performances by cultural troupes at 14 places along the route.
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Business quiz questions with answers-2024- January 26
One-liner Questions: Business quiz questions with answers
- When will IndiGo start operating direct flights between Dubai and Surat?
- What was the purpose behind adding the Dubai-Surat route to IndiGo’s network?
- How did the Nifty perform on the monthly F&O expiry day?
- What is the name of the application that Akshaya Patra will use for meal distribution, provided by Delhivery Ltd?
- Which cities are currently using the DispatchOne application?
- Which company did Bajaj Auto surpass in market valuation?
- What was Punjab National Bank’s profit for the October-December quarter of the current financial year?
- What certification did Zomato’s subsidiary ZPPL receive from the RBI?
- How much did JSW Steel’s net profit increase in the October-December quarter?
- What is the new name for Essar Oil UK?
- What was the Nifty’s performance like during the recent trading day?
- What service does Bihar’s ‘RodBez’ offer?
- What is Samsung’s partnership with Blinkit for?
- What is Black and Decker’s strategy in the Indian market, as explained by Anand Dubey?
- What are the objectives of the ‘Digital India futureLABS’ initiative?
- What is the focus of the Reliance Jio and OnePlus partnership?
- What change is Apple planning to implement in the EU regarding app sideloading?
- How has Fidelity revised the valuations of Pine Labs and Meesho?
- What was SK hynix’s performance in the fourth quarter of last year?
One Liner Answers: Business quiz questions with answers-2024
- IndiGo will start operating direct flights between Dubai and Surat from February 23.
- The addition of this route aims to facilitate travel for tourists and business travelers, enhancing bilateral economic growth and relations between India and the UAE.
- Nifty fell more than 200 points but recovered to close with a loss of 101 points (-0.5%).
- Akshaya Patra will use the DispatchOne application.
- DispatchOne is operational in Bhubaneswar, Puducherry, Kuppam, Nellore, and Rourkela.
- Bajaj Auto surpassed Mahindra & Mahindra in market valuation.
- Punjab National Bank’s profit was Rs 2,223 crore.
- Zomato’s subsidiary ZPPL received a certificate of authorisation to operate as an ‘Online Payment Aggregator’.
- JSW Steel’s net profit surged close to five-fold to Rs 2,415 crore.
- Essar Oil UK has been renamed EET Fuels.
- The Nifty was highly volatile and struggled to surpass the 21,500 mark.
- ‘RodBez’ offers one-way taxi, taxipool, and carpool services.
- Samsung’s partnership with Blinkit is for the delivery of the Galaxy S24 series in India.
- Black and Decker, under Indkal Technologies, is expanding its footprint in India with a focus on innovation and versatility.
- ‘Digital India futureLABS’ aims to enable partnerships in the electronics space between the government, startups, and large enterprises.
- The partnership aims to enhance 5G technology experiences for OnePlus and Jio True 5G users.
- Apple plans to allow app sideloading in the EU, in compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
- Fidelity marked down Pine Labs’ valuation to $3 billion and Meesho’s to $4.1 billion.
- SK hynix reported an operating profit of 346 billion won, compared to a loss the previous year.
Business quiz questions with answers-2024- January 6
Questions: 2024 Business quiz questions with answers
- What new revenue strategies is Netflix planning for its gaming business?
- How many mobile games does Netflix offer?
- What is the scale of operations for Indian Railways?
- What percentage of Indians are concerned about their personal data being shared without consent?
- What has InVision, a design company, announced for the end of 2024?
- What is the approximate amount of LNG to be supplied annually to India under the deal with Vitol Asia Pte Ltd?
- Why did Shree Cement’s shares crash on Friday?
- What type of drones does Spirit Aeronautical Systems S.A. make?
- How much is MobiKwik aiming to raise through its IPO?
- Who has PhonePe appointed as CEO of its International Payments business?
- What is Google’s new ‘Tracking Protection’ feature part of?
- What was the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index for December 2023?
- How much tax, interest, and penalty has NTPC been ordered to pay by GST authorities?
- To whom did LG Chem sell the licensing rights for an anti-obesity drug?
- What are Hyundai Motor and Kia developing in partnership with a U.S. company?
Answers
- Netflix is planning to add in-app purchases and advertisements to its gaming business.
- Netflix offers more than 75 mobile games.
- Indian Railways operates over 13,000 daily passenger trains, covering approximately 68,000 route kilometers and connecting more than 7,325 stations.
- 63% of Indians are worried about their personal data being distributed to third parties without their consent.
- InVision has announced to wind up operations by the end of 2024.
- Approximately one million metric tonnes of LNG per annum for about 10 years.
- The shares of Shree Cement crashed due to a Rs 4,000 crore tax demand by the Income Tax Department.
- Spirit Aeronautical Systems S.A. makes weaponised drones, both rotary and fixed wing.
- MobiKwik aims to raise Rs 700 crore through its IPO.
- Ritesh Pai has been appointed as CEO of PhonePe’s International Payments business.
- Google’s ‘Tracking Protection’ is part of its ‘Privacy Sandbox’ initiative.
- The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index was 59.0 in December 2023.
- NTPC has been ordered to pay a total of Rs 100.80 crore in tax, interest, and penalty.
- LG Chem sold the rights for an anti-obesity drug to U.S’ Rhythm Pharmaceuticals for up to US$305 million.
- Hyundai Motor and Kia are developing a key material used in hydrogen fuel cells with a U.S. materials science company.
Business quiz questions with answers-December 24, 2023
One Liner Business quiz questions with answers
- What is the GW capacity of the solar PV module manufacturing projects approved by the central government under the PLI Scheme?
- What scheme is expected to boost demand for India-made solar PV modules?
- What is the projected annual sales figure for electric vehicles in India by 2030?
- How many electric vehicles are already registered in India, according to the Vahan database?
- What technology will 42dot showcase at CES 2024?
- What has been the investment of DIIs in 2023, and how does it compare to FPI flows?
- Which companies is Apple in discussions with for training its generative AI systems?
- What was the market impact of China’s new draft regulation on video gaming?
- What is the purpose of the upcoming meeting of Tata Steel Limited’s equity shareholders?
- How long has the Customs duty exemption on masoor dal been extended?
- What is Ola Electric’s plan regarding its IPO?
- How much is ShareChat set to raise from existing investors?
- What new facility is SEBI considering for the equity cash segment?
- Who launched the World Bank’s PPP Beginner’s e-Course?
- What do recent UK economic figures indicate about its economy?
- What will the $100 million loan from the ADB be used for in Tripura?
- What concern did MPC member Shashank Bhide express regarding inflation?
Answers
- 48.3 GW.
- CPSU Scheme Phase-II.
- 1 crore (10 million) EV sales annually.
- 34.54 lakh (3.454 million) EVs.
- Advanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) technology.
- $20.2 billion in 2023, compared to tepid FPI flows of $12.8 billion.
- Conde Nast, NBC News, and IAC.
- $46 billion were wiped off Tencent Holdings’ market capitalization.
- To consider and approve the ‘Scheme of Amalgamation’ with The Indian Steel and Wire Products Limited.
- Until March 2025.
- The IPO will include a Rs 5,500 crore fresh issue and Rs 1,750 crore OFS.
- Up to $65 million.
- Introduction of T+0 and instant settlement cycle.
- Ajay Banga, World Bank President.
- The UK may have entered a recession.
- To improve urban services and tourism facilities.
- Risks to inflation from uncertain food prices and weak kharif harvest.
Business quiz questions with answers-November 21, 2023
One-Liner Business quiz questions with answers
- How much funding did Kiwi raise in its Series-A round?
- Who led the Series-A funding round for Kiwi?
- What existing investors participated in Kiwi’s funding round?
- When was Kiwi founded?
- What will Kiwi use the funding for?
- What unique feature does Kiwi offer?
- Who is Salesforce’s Chair and CEO?
- What offer did Marc Benioff make to OpenAI researchers?
- Who did Microsoft hire from OpenAI?
- How many OpenAI employees threatened to resign?
- What is the total number of employees at OpenAI?
- How many visits did ChatGPT record over the past year?
- What was the average monthly visit count for ChatGPT?
- What percentage of total traffic did ChatGPT account for?
- How much has the ED charged Amway India Enterprise Pvt. Ltd with in their money laundering probe?
- What is the ED’s case against Amway based on?
- What recovery percentage in passenger traffic did CSMIA achieve in October 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels?
- How many passengers did CSMIA record in October 2023?
- What growth did CSMIA report in international fliers in October 2023?
- How much is Canva’s Developers Innovation Fund worth?
- What is Canva’s goal with the Innovation Fund?
- What payment has Byju’s delayed again?
- How much have crypto startups raised globally this year?
- What was the funding level for crypto startups in 2021 and 2022?
- How many delegates participated in the session on plastic pollution?
- Where did a fire break out at SK On’s EV battery factory?
- What was Elon Musk’s humorous take on Microsoft hiring OpenAI’s former CEO and co-founder?
- What joint venture marks 15 years in India?
- Who won the Dr Pritam Singh Transformational Leader Award 2023?
- What new role did Microsoft announce for Sam Altman and Greg Brockman?
- Why did Dunzo shift from Google Workspace to Zoho?
One-Liner Business quiz questions with Answers
- Kiwi raised $13 million.
- Omidyar Network India led the round.
- Nexus Venture Partners and Stellaris Venture Partners.
- November 2022.
- To expand its ‘credit cards on UPI’ offerings.
- ‘Credit cards with UPI’ feature.
- Marc Benioff.
- Jobs to any OpenAI researcher whose immigration is impacted.
- Sam Altman and ex-president Greg Brockman.
- Over 500 employees.
- Nearly 770 employees.
- 14.6 billion visits.
- Averaging 1.5 billion visits per month.
- 60.17% of the entire traffic.
- Rs 4,050.21 crore.
- FIRs registered by Telangana Police.
- 107%.
- Over 4.25 million passengers.
- 20% growth.
- $50 million.
- To democratise design and foster a diverse marketplace.
- Full and final settlement of laid-off employees.
- $2.1 billion.
- More than $20 billion.
- Over 1,900 delegates.
- Yancheng, eastern China.
- Comment about Microsoft Teams.
- VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd.
- Prof. (Dr.) C Raj Kumar.
- To lead a new advanced AI research team.
- To bring down costs.
Business quiz questions with answers-October 19, 2023
One-liner Questions:
- What new branding was unveiled by Air India Express and AirAsia India?
- What does the dominant Express Orange symbolize in the new Air India Express branding?
- How did the US stock markets react to the hospital blast in Gaza?
- What was the percentage drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average following the Middle East tensions?
- Who were sent to judicial custody in Delhi in a money laundering case related to Vivo?
- What is India’s total foodgrain production estimated at for the year 2022-23?
- How much higher is the estimated rice production in 2022-23 compared to the previous year?
- What is the estimated production of wheat for the year 2022-23 in India?
- How much is the total Oilseeds production in India estimated at for the year 2022-23?
- What is the estimated production of Sugarcane in India for 2022-23?
- What statement did Power and Renewable Energy Minister R.K. Singh make about energy transition?
- How did Bajaj Auto Ltd perform in the second quarter of FY24?
- What change did Bajaj Auto Ltd make to its Dividend Distribution Policy?
Answers:
- Air India Express and AirAsia India, both subsidiaries of Tata-owned Air India, unveiled a common, refreshed branding as ‘Air India Express’ on a new Boeing 737–8 aircraft.
- The dominant Express Orange in the new Air India Express branding symbolizes the brand’s values of enthusiasm and agility, while also reflecting quintessential Indian warmth.
- US stock markets opened lower following a hospital blast in Gaza that escalated tensions in the Middle East.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 0.2% following the Middle East tensions.
- A Delhi court sent Chinese national Guangwen Kuang and Lava International MD Hari Om Rai to judicial custody till October 30 in connection with a money laundering case related to Chinese smartphone maker Vivo.
- India’s total foodgrain production for the year 2022-23 is estimated at a record 3296.87 lakh tonnes.
- The estimated rice production for 2022-23 is 1357.55 Lakh tonnes, which is higher by 62.84 Lakh tonnes compared to the previous year’s rice production.
- The estimated production of wheat for the year 2022-23 in India is 1105.54 Lakh tonnes.
- Total Oilseeds production in India for the year 2022-23 is estimated at a record 413.55 Lakh tonnes.
- The estimated production of Sugarcane in India for the year 2022-23 is 4905.33 Lakh tonnes.
- Power and Renewable Energy Minister R.K. Singh stated that there is almost complete unanimity worldwide that energy transition has to be done and emissions have to be reduced as soon as possible.
- Bajaj Auto Ltd closed the second quarter of FY24 with higher net profit and operational revenue.
- Bajaj Auto Ltd amended its Dividend Distribution Policy to declare dividends based on the overall payout to the shareholders.
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- Who has Nazara Technologies announced to raise equity shares from?
- How many equity shares is Nazara Technologies proposing to issue to SBI Mutual Fund?
- At what price per share is Nazara Technologies issuing the equity shares?
- What is the projected price of silver in the next 12 months according to a report?
- How many international collaborations has the O.P. Jindal Global University achieved with universities across the G20 countries?
- Which company has MediaTek used for its latest 3nm technology chip?
- For what applications are MediaTek’s Dimensity system-on-chips (SoCs) designed?
- Who has selected AMD’s adaptive computing technology for a forward-looking camera?
- What types of subscriptions is Amazon no longer selling?
- Which country’s government has barred officials from using Apple iPhones at work?
- What business did the board of directors of Ind-Swift Laboratories Limited approve for transfer?
- Who will acquire the business from Ind-Swift Laboratories Limited?
- Which sectors saw a huge buying interest on Wednesday according to Siddhartha Khemka?
- How did the broader market perform on Wednesday?
- Which sectors saw a rise and which saw profit booking on Wednesday?
- What did Salesforce announce about its Slack product?
- Which company completed the integration of the biosimilars business from Viatris in North America?
- With whom did Tata Consultancy Services ink a nearly $1 billion deal?
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- Nazara Technologies has announced to raise equity shares from SBI Mutual Fund.
- Nazara Technologies is proposing to issue 57,42,296 equity shares to SBI Mutual Fund.
- Nazara Technologies is issuing the equity shares at Rs 714 per share.
- The projected price of silver in the next 12 months is Rs 85,000.
- The O.P. Jindal Global University has achieved collaborations with 288 universities across the G20 countries.
- MediaTek has used Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for its latest 3nm technology chip.
- MediaTek’s Dimensity system-on-chips (SoCs) are designed for mobile computing, high-speed connectivity, artificial intelligence, and multimedia.
- Hitachi Astemo has selected AMD’s adaptive computing technology for a forward-looking camera.
- Amazon is no longer selling print and Kindle, magazine, and newspaper subscriptions.
- The Chinese government has barred officials from using Apple iPhones at work.
- The board of directors of Ind-Swift Laboratories Limited approved a business transfer of its API and CRAMS.
- India Resurgence Fund (IndiaRF) will acquire the business from Ind-Swift Laboratories Limited.
- Paper, sugar, fertilisers, and liquor sectors saw a huge buying interest on Wednesday.
- The broader market ended in green with Midcap100/Smallcap100 up 0.1% and 0.2% respectively.
- FMCG, pharma, and oil & gas sectors saw a rise of 1 percent, while realty, PSU banks, and metals saw some profit booking.
- Salesforce announced new Slack product innovations that bring AI, automation, and knowledge sharing into its productivity platform.
- Biocon Biologics completed the integration of the biosimilars business from Viatris in North America.
- Tata Consultancy Services inked a nearly $1 billion deal with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
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- Who approved the Garuda Aerospace Kisan or farmer drones for Type Certification?
- Who awarded Siemens, India, a Letter of Award (LoA) for the manufacture and upkeep of electric freight locomotives with a 9000 horsepower?
3-Whose book “Doglapan” contains harsh criticism of co-founders Bhavik Koladiya and Shashvat Mansukhbhai Nakrani, claiming it was extremely distressing for him to learn that Koladiya was “among the traitors”?
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4- Who started the new “FogCare” project, which will handle unanticipated events like aircraft delays and cancellations brought on by dense fog in the winter?
5- Who modified the Blue service’s list of features to reflect that customers who pay the $8 monthly fee will now receive “prioritised rankings in conversations”?
6- Who reported Siddhi Vinayak Logistics Limited (SVLL) to the police for allegedly defrauding a bank of a loan for Rs 87.46 crore?
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7-Under whose supervision, Air India will take preventative measures to minimise the effects of fog on flight operations, which typically occur in the early mornings and late evenings but can also have cascading effects throughout the day.
8- Whom did the CBI detain on Friday in connection with a case of loan fraud involving bank employees and the Videocon Group?
9- Who approved the minimum support prices (MSPs) for copra for the 2023 harvest, setting them at Rs. 10,860 per quintal for milling copra of fair average quality and Rs. 11,750 per quintal for ball copra?
10- Who are the two original New Delhi Television Ltd. (NDTV) promoters who agreed to sell their 27.26% stake in the business to RRPR Holdings Private Ltd. of the Adani group?
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ANSWERS-
1-The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
2-Indian Railways
3-Former BharatPe co-founder and managing director Ashneer Grover
4-Air India
5-Micro-blogging platform Twitter
6-The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
7-FogCare
8-Former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and her husband and businessman Deepak Kochhar
9-The Union Cabinet
10- Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy.
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