1.
Which of the following key rates, stipulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is not correct as on April 17, 2012?
Correct Answer
B. 2) Repo Rate – 8.5%
Explanation
The correct answer is 2) Repo Rate – 8.5%. This is not correct as on April 17, 2012, because the repo rate set by the Reserve Bank of India on that date was different.
2.
Which of the following schemes is launched by the Government of India to improve the health of pregnant and lactating mothers?
Correct Answer
A. 1) Matritva Sahayog Yojana
Explanation
The correct answer is Matritva Sahayog Yojana. This scheme is launched by the Government of India to improve the health of pregnant and lactating mothers.
3.
Recently we read in newspaper that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been investigating some companies for alleged violations of FCRA, 2000. What is FCRA, 2000?
Correct Answer
D. 4) Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010
Explanation
The correct answer is 4) Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010. This act is a law passed by the Indian government to regulate the acceptance and utilization of foreign contributions and foreign hospitality by individuals, associations, and companies in India. It aims to ensure that such contributions and hospitality do not adversely affect the political and public life of India. The CBI is investigating companies for alleged violations of this act, suggesting that these companies may have received or used foreign contributions in a manner that violates the regulations outlined in the FCRA, 2000.
4.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reviews its credit and monetary policy at which of the following intervals/occasions?
Correct Answer
C. 3) Every quarter
Explanation
The correct answer is 3) Every quarter. The Reserve Bank of India reviews its credit and monetary policy every quarter. This allows the central bank to assess the current economic conditions and make necessary adjustments to interest rates, liquidity measures, and other policy tools to maintain price stability and support economic growth. Quarterly reviews provide more frequent opportunities for the RBI to respond to changing economic circumstances compared to longer intervals such as once in every five years or annually.
5.
The working group constituted by the RBI has suggested the setting up of the Emergency Fund Facility Scheme for banks. The Scheme will help which of the following types of banks?
Correct Answer
C. 3) Urban Cooperative Banks
Explanation
The Emergency Fund Facility Scheme is specifically designed to help Urban Cooperative Banks. This suggests that the scheme is not applicable to other types of banks such as public sector banks, small banks, private banks, or foreign banks.
6.
India’s largest steel maker the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has signed the final pact with Japan’s Kobe Steel to set up a 500,000-tonne plant in which of the following states?
Correct Answer
D. 4) West Bengal
Explanation
SAIL, India's largest steel maker, has signed a final agreement with Japan's Kobe Steel to establish a 500,000-tonne plant in West Bengal.
7.
Name the former Israeli Prime Minister who has been cleared of charges in a multi-case corruption trial that forced him out of power, by an Israeli court?
Correct Answer
A. 1) Ehud Olmrt
8.
In which city the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is to implement the proposed Metro system?
Correct Answer
C. 3) Kochi
9.
For setting up of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development in which Indian city, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has signed an agreement with India?
Correct Answer
C. 3) New Delhi
Explanation
UNESCO has signed an agreement with India to set up the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development in New Delhi.
10.
Which of the following financial institutions has decided to extend loans to the North-Eastern region to develop road connectivity and Bihar for boosting agri-business?
Correct Answer
B. 2) Asian Development Bank
Explanation
The Asian Development Bank has decided to extend loans to the North-Eastern region to develop road connectivity and Bihar for boosting agri-business. This shows that the Asian Development Bank recognizes the importance of infrastructure development and agricultural growth in these regions and is willing to provide financial support to facilitate their development.