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Quiz on Economy and Business- August 22, 2024

One-liner Questions

1. What market is consistently delivering double-digit growth in Asia-Pacific according to NielsenIQ?
2. Which segments in India are showing double-digit growth as per the NIQ report?
3. What does the NIQ report say about the resilience of modern trade despite inflationary pressures?
4. What percentage of urban Indian shoppers look up a product online but purchase it in-store, according to NIQ?
5. How much did FMCG sales in modern trade increase in urban India from March 2023 to March 2024?
6. What was the growth percentage for tech and consumer durables sales in modern trade from March 2023 to March 2024?
7. What drives 20 per cent of incremental sales for FMCG and 60 per cent for tech and consumer durables in modern retail?
8. Which categories lead the charge in incremental sales during festivals according to the report?
9. What is the contribution of the premium-plus price segment to FMCG sales?
10. What percentage of consumer durables sales are driven by the premium-plus price segment?
11. What trend does Sonika Gupta of NIQ highlight about new product launches in modern trade?
12. How much faster are sales of smaller packs growing compared to large packs?
13. What is the impact of private labels and small players on the modern trade environment?
14. How many items are now accommodated on shelves in the competitive modern trade environment?
15. Which categories are showing a trend of growth across both food and non-food segments?
16. What opportunity do smaller packs offer brands in modern trade?
17. What strategic steps must businesses take to stay competitive in modern trade?
18. How can brands leverage modern trade’s consistent double-digit growth according to the report?
19. What major business sale did Paytm announce on Wednesday?
20. What is the value of the entertainment ticketing business Paytm is selling to Zomato?
21. How many employees will be transferred to Zomato from Paytm’s entertainment ticketing business?
22. Which subsidiaries will receive the transfer of Paytm’s entertainment ticketing business?
23. What did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ask the Income Tax Department officials to do regarding tax notices?
24. On what occasion did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman address the Income Tax Department?
25. What specific language change did FM Sitharaman request in tax notices?
26. What does FM Sitharaman want the tax officials to ensure about the experience of filing tax returns?
27. What is the expected timeline for the introduction of a new Tax Code or Income Tax Act?
28. What three goals will be kept in mind in the new Tax Code as mentioned by FM Sitharaman?
29. What improvement did FM Sitharaman suggest regarding the issuance of tax refunds?
30. How many ITRs were received from first-time tax filers according to FM Sitharaman?
31. What percentage of taxpayers have moved to the new and simpler tax system as stated by the Finance Minister?

Answers

1. India is the only market consistently delivering double-digit growth in Asia-Pacific.
2. The FMCG, tech, and consumer durables segments.
3. Modern trade has shown resilience with double-digit volume growth continuing despite price fluctuations.
4. 41 per cent of urban Indian shoppers look up a product online but purchase it in-store.
5. FMCG sales in modern trade increased by 2 per cent.
6. Tech and consumer durables sales grew by 4 per cent.
7. Festivals drive 20 per cent of incremental sales for FMCG and 60 per cent for tech and consumer durables.
8. Toothpaste, soap, and washing powder lead the charge in incremental sales.
9. The premium-plus price segment drives almost 40 per cent of FMCG sales.
10. 30 per cent of consumer durables sales are driven by the premium-plus price segment.
11. Many new product launches in modern trade are in the premium-plus space.
12. Sales of smaller packs are growing at twice the rate of large packs.
13. The increase in private labels and small players is contributing to a more competitive modern trade environment.
14. More than 78,000 items are now accommodated on shelves.
15. The trend of growth is evident across both food and non-food categories.
16. Smaller packs offer brands the opportunity to optimise their existing assortment for higher ROI.
17. Businesses must strategically optimise their product assortment to stay competitive.
18. Brands can leverage modern trade’s consistent double-digit growth to secure a stronger foothold.
19. Paytm announced the sale of its entertainment ticketing business.
20. The entertainment ticketing business is valued at Rs 2,048 crore.
21. 280 employees will be transferred to Zomato.
22. Orbgen Technologies Pvt Limited and Wasteland Entertainment.
23. FM Sitharaman asked officials to simplify the language of tax notices.
24. On the occasion of the 165th year of the Income Tax Department.
25. FM Sitharaman requested to avoid using “threatening language” in tax notices.
26. The experience should be equally good on the first and last day of filing returns.
27. Within six months.
28. The goals are seamless, painless, and faceless.
29. FM Sitharaman suggested that refunds should be issued sooner.
30. 58.57 lakh ITRs were received from first-time tax filers.
31. 72 per cent of all taxpayers have moved to the new and simpler tax system.

Quiz on Economy and Business: July 16, 2024

Questions

1. Where are the boots for the Russian Army manufactured?
2. Which company in Hajipur is producing safety shoes for the Russian military?
3. When was Competence Exports Pvt. Ltd. founded?
4. What is the main focus of the Union Budget according to the CareEdge Ratings report?
5. What sectors might see an increase in PLI allocation to aid job creation?
6. How has the allocation under major PLI schemes changed in FY25?
7. What is the expected capex target for FY25 according to CareEdge Ratings?
8. By how much did global PC shipments grow in the second quarter this year?
9. What is the most popular topic in the PC industry?
10. Which platforms are triggering the first wave of the AI laptop boom?
11. Which upcoming AI platforms are expected to drive the popularity of AI PCs in the second half of Q3 2024?
12. What program did the PepsiCo Foundation and Quaker release a report on?
13. What were the findings of the ‘Building A Healthier Tomorrow’ report regarding children’s growth parameters and appetite?
14. What is the goal of the Quaker ‘Bowl of Growth’ program launched in 2023?
15. Which company selected Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited for the solar project in Maharashtra?
16. Where will the solar project by Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited be located?
17. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA)?
18. When will Manoj Saunik take over as the Chairman of MahaRERA?
19. What is Manoj Saunik’s current role before his appointment as MahaRERA Chairman?
20. Who commented on Eric Garcetti’s adoption of Indian culture?
21. What did Eric Garcetti do at the Adani Group’s Khavda Renewable Energy Facility?
22. Who is the Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs?
23. What did Nidhi Khare tell the Retailers Association of India regarding the prices of Chana, Tur, and Urad?
24. What did Nidhi Khare suggest about the difference between wholesale and retail prices?

Answers

1. The boots for the Russian Army are manufactured in Bihar.
2. Competence Exports Pvt. Ltd. in Hajipur is producing safety shoes for the Russian military.
3. Competence Exports Pvt. Ltd. was founded in 2018.
4. The Union Budget will focus on supporting consumption via higher allocation for the rural economy, welfare schemes, and agriculture.
5. Sectors like textiles, leather footwear, and toys might see an increase in PLI allocation to aid job creation.
6. The allocation under major PLI schemes has grown significantly in FY25.
7. The expected capex target for FY25 is Rs 11.1 lakh crore.
8. Global PC shipments grew 3.1 per cent in the second quarter this year.
9. AI PCs remain the most popular topic in the PC industry.
10. Laptops with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X platform are triggering the first wave of the AI laptop boom.
11. The upcoming AMD Ryzen AI 300 and Intel Lunar Lake are expected to drive the popularity of AI PCs in the second half of Q3 2024.
12. The PepsiCo Foundation and Quaker released a report on the Quaker ‘Bowl of Growth’ program.
13. The ‘Building A Healthier Tomorrow’ report found that 89% of children experienced improved or stable growth parameters and 95.6% of mothers and caregivers reported an increase in their children’s appetite.
14. The goal of the Quaker ‘Bowl of Growth’ program is to uplift community health by supporting 1,000 malnourished children aged 3-5 in Pune district, Maharashtra.
15. ISMT Limited selected Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited for the solar project in Maharashtra.
16. The solar project by Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited will be located at Helas village in Maharashtra’s Jalna district.
17. Manoj Saunik has been appointed as the Chairman of the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA).
18. Manoj Saunik will take over as the Chairman of MahaRERA on September 20.
19. Manoj Saunik is currently the Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister.
20. Gautam Adani commented on Eric Garcetti’s adoption of Indian culture.
21. Eric Garcetti visited the Adani Group’s Khavda Renewable Energy Facility and learned about how the company is helping India advance towards its zero-emissions goals.
22. Nidhi Khare is the Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs.
23. Nidhi Khare told the Retailers Association of India that while wholesale prices of Chana, Tur, and Urad had declined by up to 4 per cent, the retail prices have not seen a similar decline.
24. Nidhi Khare suggested that the difference between wholesale and retail prices indicates that retailers are deriving higher profit margins.

Quiz on Economy and Business- April 13, 2024

Questions

1. What is the name of the event being held by the Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council?
2. How many buyers are attending the IGJS in Jaipur?
3. From how many countries have the buyers come for the IGJS?
4. In which cities is the IGJS held annually?
5. What was the increase in India’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ended April 5?
6. How much did India’s gold reserves increase by during the latest week?
7. What did RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka discuss on the social media platform X?
8. What is the growth rate of India’s industrial output in February?
9. By how much did the manufacturing sector grow during the same month?
10. What is the new low for India’s consumer price inflation in March?
11. What target is close to the current retail inflation according to the RBI?
12. What framework did the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India release recommendations for?
13. How many employees did Tata Consultancy Services lose during FY24?
14. When is Qualcomm’s flagship developer conference scheduled?
15. What vulnerabilities did CERT-In warn about in Microsoft products?
16. What is the starting price of Infinix’s new smartphone series?
17. How long does it take to charge the new electric three-wheeler launched in India?
18. What does Ashneer Grover’s new app ZeroPe offer?
19. For how many years has Jindal Global Law School been ranked No. 1 in India?
20. What serious health issues did Kunal Bahl face after taking protein supplements?
21. What sector does PM Modi encourage as a career for youth?
22. What was the price per 10 grams for gold futures on MCX for June 5 delivery?
23. What criticism did Elon Musk express about Meta’s advertisement metrics?
24. Which South Korean company joined the global AI consortium?
25. What was the price of gold per ounce in the international market on the mentioned date?
26. What key technology areas did Harsh Goenka highlight for CEOs?
27. How much did the mining sector’s production increase in February?
28. What was the electricity generation growth rate in February?
29. What issues has the Indian aviation industry been facing?
30. How many developers are expected at Qualcomm’s conference?

Answers

1. The International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS).
2. 250 buyers.
3. 27 countries.
4. Dubai and Jaipur.
5. $2.98 billion.
6. $2.398 billion.
7. Key priorities of CEOs in the new tech era.
8. 5.7 percent.
9. 5 percent.
10. 4.85 percent.
11. 4 percent.
12. Regulatory sandbox framework.
13. 13,249 employees.
14. April 17.
15. Information disclosure, bypassing security restrictions, and causing denial-of-service (DoS) conditions.
16. Rs 19,999.
17. 15 minutes.
18. Instant pre-approved medical loans of up to Rs 5 lakh.
19. 5 years.
20. Serious health problems.
21. E-gaming industry.
22. Rs 72,423.
23. Meta does not share actual advertisement metrics.
24. Kakao.
25. $2,395.29.
26. Integrating generative artificial intelligence into business operations, empathy, humanity, adaptability.
27. 8 percent.
28. 7.5 percent.
29. Supply chain challenges and engine failures.
30. More than 150 developers.

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Quiz on Economy and Business- March 30, 2024

Questions

1. Who collaborated with the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited?
2. What percentage stake did Reliance Industries pick up in Adani Group’s power plant?
3. How much renewable energy capacity does India plan to add by 2030?
4. What was the special session on the second day of the G20 Employment Working Group meeting dedicated to?
5. Which country has shown signs of stagnation in EV sales since the beginning of 2024?
6. What are the three factors Goldman Sachs cited for slowing EV sales momentum?
7. What is the base-case scenario for EV sales volume in 2024?
8. How much did India’s foreign exchange reserves rise to as of March 22?
9. What caused the foreign exchange reserves to increase?
10. What allegation did the Federation of Indian Pilots make against the DGCA?
11. What age was Hyosung Group Honorary Chairman Cho Suck-rai at the time of his death?
12. What chronic condition was Cho Suck-rai suffering from?
13. Where did Anand Mahindra start his career?
14. What did Elon Musk say about the public’s appreciation of manufacturing?
15. Who issued show-cause notices to several startups?
16. What was the GMV of the Government e-Marketplace for the 2023-24 financial year?
17. What award did Deepak Parekh receive?
18. What was the outcome of Byju’s extraordinary general meeting?
19. How much did complaints against AliExpress in South Korea increase in 2023?
20. What average pay raise did Samsung’s workers agree to for the year?
21. What must wheat traders in India do starting April 1?
22. What legal action is Startupwala Private Limited taking against Google India?
23. For how many counts of conspiracy and fraud was Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced?
24. When will the RBI’s facility for exchanging Rs 2000 banknotes resume?
25. What percentage of the Rs 2000 banknotes were returned to the banking system as of March 1, 2024?
26. What percentage of the revised annual estimate is India’s fiscal deficit during the first 11 months of 2023-24?
27. What major collaboration did Wipro announce?
28. What percentage of YouTube creators in the Partner Programme are now earning with Shorts?
29. What new revenue streams are available to creators who joined YPP through Shorts?

Answers

1. Adani Group headed by Gautam Adani.
2. 26 per cent.
3. 500,000 MW.
4. The follow-up of the implementation of commitments made during India’s G20 presidency.
5. Europe.
6. EV capital costs, poor visibility on government policy, and a shortage of rapid-charging stations.
7. Rise 21 per cent year-over-year.
8. $642.63 billion.
9. Largely due to the value of the gold reserves.
10. That the DGCA amended the regulation for ‘Consecutive Night Operation’ without consultation.
11. 89
12. A chronic ailment.
13. On the shop floor of an auto plant.
14. Manufacturing is underappreciated by the public.
15. Punit Shah, Partner, Dhruva Advisors.
16. Rs 4 lakh crore.
17. JKLU Laureate awardee.
18. The rights issue was raised without any hassles.
19. Nearly tripled.
20. 5.1 per cent.
21. Declare their stock position on the official portal.
22. Invoking Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, against Google India.
23. 25 years.
24. April 2.
25. 97.62 per cent.
26. 86.5 per cent.
27. A collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for an MTech course in AI.
28. More than one in four.
29. Long-form advertising, fan funding, YouTube Premium, BrandConnect, Shopping, and more.

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Additional Questions

30. What initiative did the G20 countries discuss to benefit developed, developing, and least-developed nations?
31. What is the expected trend for electric vehicle sales in 2024 despite the slowdown?
32. By how much did the value of gold reserves increase in the reporting week?
33. What major role did Cho Suck-rai play in South Korea’s industry?
34. What theme did Elon Musk highlight about the public’s understanding of manufacturing versus invention?
35. What financial achievement did the Government e-Marketplace reach in the 2023-24 fiscal year?
36. What has India’s political stability contributed to in terms of economic performance?
37. What was the primary purpose of Byju’s extraordinary general meeting?
38. What issue has seen a significant increase in complaints in South Korea involving AliExpress?
39. What new benefit did Samsung introduce for its employees this year?
40. How often must wheat traders update their stock position on the official portal?
41. What specific legal demand is Startupwala Private Limited making against Google India?
42. How long will Sam Bankman-Fried’s consecutive sentences last?
43. What significant step has the RBI taken regarding Rs 2000 banknotes?
44. What is India’s fiscal performance in the first 11 months of the 2023-24 fiscal year as a percentage of the revised annual estimate?
45. How is Wipro addressing the skill gap in AI and related technologies?
46. What new opportunity has YouTube’s Shorts provided for creators in its Partner Programme?

Additional Answers

30. Work for the incorporation of basic and extended indicators in respective national surveys for mapping global skills gaps.
31. EV sales volume is still expected to rise by 21% year-over-year.
32. $347 million.
33. Shaping South Korea’s heavy chemical industry and establishing Hyosung as a global business entity.
34. The difficulty and underappreciation of reaching high-volume, positive-margin production compared to creating prototypes.
35. A Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of Rs 4 lakh crore, doubling the previous fiscal year’s figure.
36. Maintaining the fastest-growing GDP rates among major economies.
37. To raise capital via the rights issue.
38. The number of complaints against AliExpress nearly tripled in 2023.
39. Extending maternity leave.
40. Every Friday until further orders.
41. To reinstate all the company’s digital advertisements disapproved or marked as ‘Limited’.
42. 25 years.
43. Accepting Rs 2000 banknotes for depositing into bank accounts and clarifying they remain legal tender.
44. 86.5% of the revised annual estimate.
45. Offering an online Master’s in Technology (MTech) course in artificial intelligence in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
46. More than 25% of channels in the YouTube Partner Programme are now earning through revenue sharing on Shorts, opening doors for earning through other monetization features on the platform.

Quiz on Economy and Business- March 16, 2024

Questions:

1. What is the main aim of the new electric vehicles (EV) manufacturing policy announced by the Central government?
2. Who is the President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA)?
3. Which organization ordered a probe into the Google Play Store?
4. What allegations were made against Google by the CCI?
5. Which trademark was cancelled by the Delhi High Court?
6. Who is famously known as Dolma Aunty?
7. What advice did Kapil Dev give to Gazal Alagh?
8. By how much did India’s foreign exchange reserves increase for the week ended March 8?
9. What caused a surge in India’s merchandise exports in February?
10. What has been a significant issue highlighted by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)?
11. Which company’s stocks were majorly sold off after a price cut in petrol and diesel?
12. What is the Indian manufacturing sector shifting towards, according to experts?
13. What does the ‘Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024’ aim to encourage?
14. What restrictions were placed on Paytm Payments Bank by the RBI?
15. What did Vinod Nair say about market sentiments?
16. What significant event did Prime Minister Narendra Modi witness at Kalpakkam?
17. What is the main outcome of the MoU between Nasscom and Business NSW?
18. How much has been approved for the development of the ropeway between Ujjain Junction Railway Station and Mahakaleshwar Temple?
19. What minimum investment does the new EV policy fix for foreign companies?
20. What are the key changes for Paytm users following the RBI’s restrictions on PPBL?
21. How much total revenue did Indian Railways earn so far during the current financial year?
22. What record did Indian Railways achieve in terms of freight loading?
23. How many passengers travelled on India Railways during 2023-24?
24. What is the total expenditure of Indian Railways in FY 2023-24?
25. What new track laying record did Indian Railways achieve in the current financial year?

Answers:

1. To attract global players to India and stress domestic value addition.
2. Shradha Suri Marwah.
3. The Competition Commission of India (CCI).
4. Imposing unfair terms and discriminatory practices in its Play Store.
5. “Dolma” trademark.
6. Dolma Tsering.
7. One must play for passion, and not just to win.
8. $10.47 billion.
9. Engineering goods, electronic goods, organic & inorganic chemicals, drugs & pharmaceuticals, and petroleum products.
10. The theft of active telecommunications equipment.
11. Oil and Gas stocks index; specifically mentioned are HPCL, IOC, and BPCL.
12. Automation and cyber-physical systems powered by advanced technologies.
13. Incentivising the adoption of electric mobility.
14. Users will not be able to top up or add to their Paytm FASTag balance after midnight on Friday.
15. Cautiousness towards mid and smallcaps continued to drag the market sentiments down.
16. The start of fuel loading in the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR).
17. Accelerated access to each other’s markets, promoting greater collaboration.
18. Rs 188.95 crore.
19. Rs 4,150 crore (∼USD 500 million).
20. Savings bank or current account holders with PPBL will not be able to deposit money into their account.
21. Rs 2.4 lakh crore.
22. 1500 million tonnes freight loading.
23. 648 crores.
24. Rs 2.26 lakh crores.
25. 5100 km of new tracks.

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Additional Questions:

26. What significant step does the EV policy mark according to ACMA President, Shradha Suri Marwah?
27. How long has the CCI’s investigative arm been given to complete the probe into Google Play Store’s practices?
28. What year did Dolma Aunty begin selling momos in the national capital?
29. What was the advice Kapil Dev gave to Gazal Alagh regarded as?
30. What is the value of India’s foreign exchange reserves as of the week ended March 8?
31. Which region’s disruption was overcome by India’s merchandise exports in February?
32. What types of telecommunications equipment have seen a rise in theft?
33. What was the immediate market reaction to the OMCs slashing petrol and diesel prices?
34. What event did the Nasscom CoE conclude with, and what was its focus?
35. Under the new EV scheme, what is the timeline for setting up manufacturing facilities in India?

Additional Answers:

26. Another significant step towards accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technology and fostering innovation in India’s automotive sector.
27. 60 days.
28. 1994
29. Invaluable.
30. $636.1 billion.
31. The Houthi attacks in the Red Sea region.
32. Radio Remote Units (RRUs) and Baseband Units (BBUs).
33. Major selling in the oil and gas stocks index.
34. The Smart Manufacturing Accelerator Programme (SMAP), focusing on automation and cyber-physical systems.
35. 3 years for setting up manufacturing facilities and starting commercial production of EVs.

Quiz on Economy and Business- February 13, 2024

One-liner Questions: Quiz on Economy and Business

1. What has Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd launched for its consumers?
2. What does the Network Operations Centre (NOC) in Powai enable?
3. Which FCC commissioner sought a probe into Apple over the Beeper Mini app?
4. What was the gross merchandise value registered by GeM in 11 months of the current financial year?
5. Who conceptualised GeM and for what purpose?
6. In which countries were UPI services launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
7. What percentage of India’s digital transactions is facilitated by UPI?
8. What was the closing figure of Sensex on Monday?
9. What was India’s retail inflation rate in January this year?
10. What scheme’s outlay has been enhanced to boost electric vehicle adoption in India?
11. How did the Pakistan Stock Exchange perform on a specific Monday?
12. What did RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das say about the fintech sector?
13. How does the Shanghai composite index’s performance compare to Nifty since 2010?
14. How many aerobridges does Chennai Airport terminal complex have?
15. What will Astrotalk use its Series A funding for?
16. Why did DGCA review its runway safety measures?
17. What plan did EaseMyTrip announce related to Ayodhya?
18. What is the purpose of Hyderabad Angels’ maiden venture capital fund?
19. What does FICCI Cascade focus on?
20. What does FICCI’s quarterly survey reveal about India’s manufacturing sector?

One Liner Answers: Quiz on Economy and Business

1. The country’s first state-of-the-art Advanced Distribution Management System.
2. It can locate a power disruption within seconds before it leads to a large power outage.
3. Brendan Carr.
4. Rs 3 lakh crore.
5. PM Narendra Modi, to foster ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ through digital platforms.
6. Sri Lanka and Mauritius.
7. Over 40%.
8. 71,072.49 points.
9. 5.1%.
10. FAME India Phase II, from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 11,500 crore.
11. It fell by over 2,200 points or 3.55%.
12. The central bank is supportive of the fintech sector but committed to protecting customer interests and ensuring financial stability.
13. The Shanghai composite index had no return in the last 14 years, while Nifty multiplied more than four times.
14. 13 aerobridges, with one additional for wide-bodied long haul aircraft under construction.
15. For strategic acquisitions, expansion in international markets, solidifying new business verticals, and hiring senior leadership roles.
16. Following an incident where a Japan Airlines aircraft collided with a Coast Guard plane.
17. To build a luxury five-star hotel in Ayodhya near the Sri Ram Mandir.
18. To invest in 20 disruptive startups that can scale with technology and AI.
19. Raising awareness about smuggling activities and initiating dialogues on how it can be tackled.
20. A sustained and continued period of growth for the manufacturing sector in the last quarter of the financial year 2023-2024.

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Quiz on Economy and Business- January 31, 2024

One-Liner Questions: Quiz on Economy and Business

1. How much did Google spend on severance and other expenses due to layoffs last year?
2. What is Google’s planned expenditure on employee severance charges for the first quarter of this year?
3. What was Alphabet’s revenue for the full year 2023?
4. What percentage increase did Alphabet’s revenue see in 2023 compared to 2022?
5. Which Indian state has launched Caravan Tourism in partnership with Motohom?
6. What is the main aim of Uttar Pradesh’s Caravan Tourism initiative?
7. How many National Highway road projects did Nitin Gadkari lay the foundation for in Madhya Pradesh?
8. What is the total worth of the road projects initiated in Madhya Pradesh?
9. What did Gadkari say about Madhya Pradesh’s progress in transportation?
10. What percentage of profits is Nuziveedu Seeds Limited investing in research and development?
11. How much annual revenue growth does Nuziveedu Seeds Limited have?
12. Who congratulated Young Liu on receiving the Padma Bhushan?
13. Which Chief Minister invited Young Liu to visit their state?
14. What did the IMF forecast for the global economy recently?
15. What is the IMF’s growth forecast for the Indian economy for 2024 and 2025?
16. Why did Bayer’s shares plummet recently?
17. What was the percentage decrease in Bayer’s shares over three months?
18. In which year and by whom was NSL founded?
19. How much funding did Kore.ai announce recently?
20. Who led the funding round for Kore.ai?
21. What complaint did Air India’s pilots’ unions lodge with the DGCA?
22. What are the flight duty time limitations (FDTL) meant for?
23. How much net profit did Indian Oil Corporation announce for Q3 of FY 2023-24?

Answers: Quiz on Economy and Business Questions

1. Google spent $2.1 billion on severance and other expenses.
2. Google plans to spend another $700 million on employee severance charges.
3. Alphabet posted revenues of $307 billion for 2023.
4. Alphabet’s revenue increased by 9 percent in 2023 compared to 2022.
5. Uttar Pradesh has launched Caravan Tourism.
6. The initiative aims to address accommodation challenges in under-facilitated regions.
7. Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation for 15 National Highway road projects.
8. The total worth of the projects is Rs 8,038 crore.
9. Gadkari mentioned Madhya Pradesh’s progress in road construction and air transport.
10. Nuziveedu Seeds Limited is investing 20 percent of profits in R&D.
11. Nuziveedu Seeds Limited has a 20 percent annual revenue growth.
12. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy congratulated Young Liu.
13. A. Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana, invited Young Liu.
14. The IMF forecast a “soft landing” for the global economy.
15. The IMF upgraded India’s growth forecast to 6.5 percent for 2024 and 2025.
16. Bayer’s shares plummeted due to a $2.25 billion damages order.
17. Bayer shares fell by more than 24 percent in three months.
18. NSL was founded in 1973 by Mandava Venkata Ramaiah.
19. Kore.ai announced $150 million in funding.
20. The funding round for Kore.ai was led by FTV Capital.
21. Air India’s pilots’ unions complained about non-adherence to FDTL.
22. FDTL guidelines are to prevent fatigue-related risks for pilots.
23. Indian Oil Corporation announced a net profit of Rs 8,063 crore for Q3 FY 2023-24.

Quiz on Economy and Business- January 17, 2024

Questions: Quiz on Economy and Business

1. Which Bollywood actress recently faced delays in two domestic flights of IndiGo airlines?
2. How many flights did Richa Chadha take in the last three days?
3. What factors did Richa Chadha suggest might have contributed to IndiGo’s flight delays?
4. How many employees did Google reportedly lay off last week?
5. What additional job cuts did Google announce in its advertising sales team?
6. Who is Google’s Chief Business Officer?
7. What new era is Samsung set to unveil with its Galaxy S24 series?
8. How many models will be in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series?
9. What is the top agenda at the 54th meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos?
10. What new center will be launched during BioAsia 2024 in Telangana?
11. What is the focus of the WEF-Telangana Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
12. Who signed the agreement for the WEF-C41R center?
13. What is the goal of the Telangana government according to IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu?
14. What is the expected outcome of the C4IR in Hyderabad?
15. What type of plant is the Maharashtra government planning to set up with INOX Air Products?
16. What is the planned outlay for the green ammonia plant in Maharashtra?
17. What company did Synopsys announce to acquire?
18. What is the value of the Synopsys-Ansys acquisition deal?
19. What case has HSBC filed against the Central government?
20. What service is Uber shutting down?
21. What was the Q3 total income for MapmyIndia in FY24?
22. What is Telangana’s contribution to global vaccine output and pharmaceutical production?
23. What is the significance of C4IR Telangana in the World Economic Forum’s 4IR Network?

Answers: Quiz on Economy and Business

1. Richa Chadha.
2. Three flights.
3. Fog in Delhi and the recent air show in Mumbai.
4. Nearly 1,000 employees.
5. A few hundred more jobs in its advertising sales team.
6. Philipp Schindler.
7. A new ‘AI smartphone’ era.
8. Three models (Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24, and S24+).
9. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and the Russian-Ukraine war.
10. The World Economic Forum-Telangana Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (WEF-C41R).
11. Health tech and life sciences.
12. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and WEF President Borge Brende.
13. To transform Telangana into a global health tech hub.
14. Becoming the world’s first healthcare hub and generating jobs in the healthcare sector.
15. A mega-plant to produce green ammonia.
16. $3 billion.
17. Ansys.
18. $35 billion.
19. A contempt of court case.
20. Its alcohol delivery service, Drizly.
21. Rs 103.6 crore.
22. One-third of global vaccine output and about 35 percent of India’s pharmaceutical production.
23. It will make Telangana an important node in the global network of 4IR centres and consolidate its global leadership position.

Quiz on Economy and Business-January 4, 2024

One-Liner Questions: Quiz on Economy and Business

1. Where can residents of Kanpur now purchase Prabal revolvers?
2. When was the 0.32 side swing lightweight revolver launched?
3. What does Platform Commons believe will significantly impact various sectors?
4. How much was the claim United Spirits received from its institutional customer on December 11, 2023?
5. What percentage of IT leaders are planning to increase AI spending over the next 12 months?
6. What did the governments of New Zealand and Malaysia decide regarding their smoking bans?
7. Which country registered the largest share of deal value in the healthcare sector in the Asia-Pacific in 2023?
8. What was the percentage increase in Pocket FM’s revenue for FY2023?
9. Which real estate stock saw the highest increase on Thursday?
10. How has smartphone camera technology evolved over the years?
11. What is Swiggy’s current valuation according to Invesco?
12. When did IndiGo introduce a fuel charge, and when was it removed?
13. What trend and trigger for market corrections does V.K. Vijayakumar mention?
14. Why is Superpedestrian shutting down operations and what are they auctioning?
15. How many vehicles are being recalled by Tesla Korea, Hyundai Motor, and four other carmakers?
16. What is Intel’s new GenAI software company, and who is its CEO?

Answers: Quiz on Economy and Business

1. Prabal revolvers can now be purchased in Kanpur from authorized private arms dealers of the Small Arms Factory.
2. The revolver was launched on August 18, 2023.
3. Platform Commons believes artificial intelligence (AI) & Inclusive Platforms will majorly impact agriculture, climate, education, civic engagement, and healthcare.
4. United Spirits received a claim of Rs 365.33 crore.
5. About 68 percent of IT leaders are preparing for increased AI spending.
6. Both countries decided to reverse their bans on smoking.
7. India had the largest share of deal value in the Asia-Pacific healthcare sector in 2023.
8. Pocket FM reported a 647 percent surge in revenue.
9. Sobha’s stock increased by 15 percent.
10. Smartphone cameras evolved from 0.1 MP to 200 MP.
11. Swiggy’s valuation is currently about $8.3 billion.
12. IndiGo introduced a fuel charge in October 2023 and removed it recently.
13. V.K. Vijayakumar mentions high valuations leading to market corrections, with profit booking as a common trigger.
14. Superpedestrian is shutting down operations and auctioning over 20,000 e-scooters and other equipment.
15. Over 72,000 vehicles are being recalled due to faulty components.
16. Intel’s new GenAI software company is Articul8, led by CEO Arun Subramaniyan.

Quiz on Economy and Business- November 1, 2023

One-Liner Questions

1. Who has been appointed as the president for UPS’s business in the UK, Ireland, Nordics, and India?
2. Which airport is set to resume commercial flight operations with IndiGo’s service to Hyderabad?
3. What did Tata Motors win against West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC)?
4. How much compensation has Tata Motors been awarded for their losses in Singur?
5. Who received a threat email demanding Rs 400 crore?
6. How many threat emails have been sent to Mukesh Ambani in four days?
7. What is Tube Investments of India Ltd planning to set up?
8. What is the estimated cost for Tube Investments’ new manufacturing facility?
9. Who did Chemplast Sanmar Ltd’s Custom Manufactured Chemicals division sign a Letter of Intent with?
10. What is the focus of Hexaware’s latest Amaze® for Apps solution?
11. What has Nepal sought from the U.S. in the Nepal Trade Preference Programme (NTPP)?
12. What is Apple Inc’s stance on threat notifications received by MPs belonging to Opposition parties?
13. What was the status of the rupee in early trade?
14. Which banks have approved an all-stock merger?
15. What vehicle did Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) launch?
16. What are Nibav Home Lifts’ plans for North America?
17. Who has Re Sustainability Limited (ReSL) announced a business collaboration with?
18. Which companies have entered into a licensing agreement to co-market Desidustat in India?
19. How many new branches did Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) inaugurate recently in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh?
20. Where did Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) open their new branches?

Answers

1. Ufku Akaltan has been appointed as the president for UPS’s business in the UK, Ireland, Nordics, and India.
2. Birsi airport is set to resume commercial flight operations with IndiGo’s service to Hyderabad.
3. Tata Motors won the arbitral proceedings against West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC).
4. Tata Motors has been awarded a compensation of over Rs 766 crore for their losses in Singur.
5. Mukesh Ambani received a threat email demanding Rs 400 crore.
6. Three threat emails have been sent to Mukesh Ambani in four days.
7. Tube Investments of India Ltd is planning to set up a greenfield precision steel tube manufacturing facility.
8. The estimated cost for Tube Investments’ new manufacturing facility is Rs 211 crore.
9. Chemplast Sanmar Ltd’s Custom Manufactured Chemicals division signed a Letter of Intent with a ‘global agrochemical innovator.’
10. Hexaware’s latest Amaze® for Apps solution focuses on enterprise-level cloud and data modernization.
11. Nepal has sought enhanced support from the U.S. in areas like trade and investment, market access, food security, and IT under the Nepal Trade Preference Programme (NTPP).
12. Apple Inc does not attribute threat notifications to any specific state-sponsored attackers and cannot provide information on what causes such warnings.
13. The rupee was seen flat at 83.26 in early trade.
14. The boards of directors of AU Small Finance Bank Ltd and Fincare Small Finance Bank Ltd have approved an all-stock merger.
15. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) launched its all-new internationally acclaimed adventure tourer, ‘XL750 Transalp.’
16. Nibav Home Lifts announced its strategic plans to further strengthen its North American presence.
17. Re Sustainability Limited (ReSL) announced a business collaboration with PolyCycl Private Limited.
18. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited and Zydus Lifesciences Limited have entered into a licensing agreement to co-market Desidustat in India.
19. Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) inaugurated three new branches, two in Tamilnadu and one in Andhra Pradesh
20. Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) opened their new branches in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The total branch network of the Bank increased to 827.

Quiz on Economy and Business- September 23, 2023

One-Liner Questions:

1. Who is set to fund Bluestone with Rs 550 crore?
2. What is US-based Micron Technology planning to do in Gujarat?
3. With whom has ICRA Analytics collaborated to provide its daily security level valuation?
4. Why is Akudo shutting down its core UPI and card business?
5. What is the current valuation of Nifty according to V K Vijayakumar?
6. What dilemma is Pakistan currently facing, as per local media?
7. What did Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announce about India’s semiconductor journey?
8. What impact did Elon Musk’s announcement have on Bluesky?
9. Who invited US President Joe Biden to join the picket lines?
10. What action has the Enforcement Directorate taken against GDS Builders Pvt Ltd Director and others?
11. Who is nearing a $1.6 billion deal with India’s AM Green?
12. How many more plants are being called to join the US auto workers strike?
13. What is the focus of the Industry Connect meet organized by CSIR-NIIST?
14. Against whom is Air Akasa’s plea in court not directed?
15. What does JP Morgan’s decision regarding Indian government bonds indicate?

Answers:

1. Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath is set to fund Bluestone with Rs 100 crore of the total Rs 550 crore funding.
2. US-based Micron Technology is breaking grounds for a Rs 22,500 crore facility in Sanand, Gujarat.
3. ICRA Analytics has collaborated with FactSet to provide its daily security level valuation of fixed-income securities.
4. Akudo is shutting down its core UPI and card business in response to a Reserve Bank of India directive.
5. According to V K Vijayakumar, Nifty is trading around 20 times FY 24 earnings, making India the most expensive market in the world.
6. Pakistan is at a tipping point, needing to decide between remaining a laggard or changing course for a brighter future.
7. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India has embarked on a journey to become a semiconductor hub.
8. Elon Musk’s announcement backfired, resulting in a surge in new user sign-ups for the Jack Dorsey-backed social media network Bluesky.
9. United Auto Workers (UAW) union president Shawn Fain invited US President Joe Biden to join the picket lines.
10. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a Prosecution Complaint against GDS Builders Pvt Ltd Director Uma Sankar Patro and others.
11. Malaysia’s state oil giant Petronas is close to clinching a $1.6 billion deal for a 25% stake in the ammonia unit of India’s AM Green.
12. UAW president Shawn Fain has called on workers in 38 more plants in 20 states to join the strike.
13. The focus of the Industry Connect meet organized by CSIR-NIIST was on making India more self-reliant and cost-effective in the chemical sector.
14. Air Akasa’s plea in court is not directed against the DGCA or the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
15. JP Morgan’s decision to include Indian government bonds in its emerging market debt index indicates confidence in India’s potential.

Quiz on Economy and Business-July 6

1. Who provided crucial updates during the Extraordinary General Meeting regarding the onboarding of BDO as auditors? Answer: BYJU’S CFO Ajay Goel
2. Which CEO appealed to the Twitter community to stay together due to the rise in popularity of Instagram Threads? Answer: Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino
3. According to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, what is needed to stop illegal coal mining and transportation? Answer: An alternative livelihood for coal workers
4. How many vulnerabilities were fixed in the monthly security updates released by Google for the Android operating system? Answer: 46 vulnerabilities
5. Which compact SUV did Maruti Suzuki India begin exporting? Answer: Fronx
6. From which city in Vietnam will Vietjet fly to Kerala’s Kochi starting from August 12? Answer: Ho Chi Minh City
7. What percentage increase in online searches for the term ‘Threads’ was observed due to Meta launching Threads on Instagram? Answer: Up to 3,233 percent
8. According to a new report, which country has the highest tariffs on inputs in electronics among competing economies? Answer: India
9. Which company invested Rs 14 crore to commission Delhi’s largest solar power plant in Najafgarh? Answer: McDonald’s India – North and East
10. What did the latest beta version of Samsung Health reveal about a potential new product? Answer: Samsung could launch a smart ring called ‘Galaxy Ring’

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