Banking and financial awareness — RBI and monetary policy, banking institutions, financial markets, government schemes, and current economic affairs.
Which state emerged as the best performer in Category B of the 'States’ Startup Ranking 2022' for supporting startup ecosystems?
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Goa
Jammu & Kashmir
Chhattisgarh
Correct answer
Himachal Pradesh
Which of the following countries is NOT among the top 5 zinc-producing nations globally?
China
Peru
Australia
India
Mexico
Correct answer
China
Which organization will issue certificates for migrant workers under the social security scheme?
RBI
EPFO
NPS Trust
IRDAI
State Governments
Correct answer
RBI
Which organization is responsible for the National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE) in India?
SEBI
RBI
PFRDA
IRDAI
None of these
Correct answer
SEBI
In which state is the traditional bull race known as 'Kalappoottu' or 'Maramadi' conducted?
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Which of the following terms is NOT related to mutual funds?
KIM (Key Information Memorandum)
SID (Scheme Information Document)
Free Look Period
STP (Systematic Transfer Plan)
Exit Load
Correct answer
KIM (Key Information Memorandum)
Which institute's team has developed a new model for early disease detection?
IISc Bangalore
IASST (Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology)
AIIMS Delhi
CSIR-IGIB
ICMR-NIV
Correct answer
IISc Bangalore
In which state is the 'Karthumbi' umbrella initiative by tribal women located?
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Bihar
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
From how much did the allocation for the ‘Nirbhaya Fund’ increase in the financial year 2024-25?
From Rs 50 crore to Rs 100 crore
From Rs 100 crore to Rs 200 crore
From Rs 150 crore to Rs 250 crore
From Rs 200 crore to Rs 400 crore
None of these
Correct answer
From Rs 50 crore to Rs 100 crore
Under which overarching statutory framework does the Reserve Bank of India regulate financial markets?
Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Companies Act, 2013
Correct answer
Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956
Which Indian state has the highest wetland area coverage?
Kerala
West Bengal
Gujarat
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer
Kerala
Which Indian state has the highest wetland area coverage?
Kerala
West Bengal
Gujarat
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer
Kerala
Which of the following is NOT a category for the National Award for e-Governance 2024?
Excellence in Government Process Reengineering
Outstanding Performance in Citizen-Centric Service Delivery
Best District-Level Initiative in e-Governance
Most Innovative Use of Emerging Technologies
Best Corporate Social Responsibility Project
Correct answer
Excellence in Government Process Reengineering
Who among the following won a Golden Lotus Award (Best Director) at the 70th National Film Awards for the year 2022?
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Sooraj R. Barjatya
Rajkumar Hirani
SS Rajamouli
Vetrimaaran
Correct answer
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Where was the 2,492-carat diamond (the second largest in the world) discovered?
South Africa
Russia
Botswana
Canada
Australia
Correct answer
South Africa
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) as per recent changes notified by the Finance Ministry?
Interest rate of 8.2% per annum (Q3 FY2024)
Maximum investment limit of ₹30 lakh
Tax deduction under Section 80C
Premature withdrawal allowed after 1 year
Joint account facility with spouse
Correct answer
Interest rate of 8.2% per annum (Q3 FY2024)
What percentage of liquid assets must deposit-taking Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) maintain as per RBI's new directive effective January 1, 2025?
10%
12%
14%
18%
20%
Correct answer
10%
Under the expanded Model Skill Loan Scheme, what percentage of loan disbursed does MSDE guarantee against default?
50%
75%
70%
80%
95%
Correct answer
50%
At what annual interest rate has SEBI instructed BSE to pay differential regulatory fees for past periods?
10%
12%
15%
18%
20%
Correct answer
10%
According to the MSME Development Act 2006, what is the maximum investment limit for micro-enterprises in plant/machinery/equipment?
Rs 25 lakh
Rs 50 lakh
Rs 1 crore
Rs 2 crore
Rs 5 crore
Correct answer
Rs 25 lakh
Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.