Practice Current Affairs
Practice Current Affairs
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What is the maximum sugar stockholding period allowed for bulk consumers under the government's August 19 order?
- 10 days
- 15 days
- 20 days
- 30 days
Answer: B — 15 days
The order states that bulk consumers using more than 10 tonnes of sugar a month cannot hold stocks for more than 15 days.
According to the report, how has the government decided to use the onion buffer stock?
- Release in wholesale mandis
- Conserve for direct retail intervention
- Export to neighbouring countries
- Distribute free to farmers
Answer: B — Conserve for direct retail intervention
The excerpt states the government decided to conserve stocks for direct retail intervention rather than release them in wholesale mandis.
Which investigating agency registered a case against Gensol Engineering and BluSmart founders?
- CBI
- ED
- SEBI
- RBI
Answer: A — CBI
The source excerpt explicitly states that the CBI registered the case.
What was the highest level to which India's 10-year benchmark bond yield climbed before closing?
- 6.85%
- 6.88%
- 7.00%
- 6.50%
Answer: B — 6.88%
The excerpt states that the yield climbed to a two-month high of 6.88% before closing at 6.85%.
Which of the following is NOT cited by the Centre as a reason for the sugar price rise?
- Lower output
- Ethanol production
- Tighter global supplies
- Hoarding or speculation
Answer: B — Ethanol production
The Centre rejected linking the surge to ethanol production. Its cited reasons include lower output, festive demand, crop damage, tighter global supplies, and speculation or hoarding.
SEBI cancelled the registration of how many investment advisers for non-payment of renewal fees?
- Five
- Ten
- Fifteen
- Twenty
Answer: C — Fifteen
SEBI cancelled the registration certificates of fifteen investment advisers who failed to pay their required renewal fees on time.
What does the economist call for at fuel stations till 2030?
- Complete E20 availability
- E10 choice
- Ban on two-wheelers
- Subsidy for cars
Answer: B — E10 choice
The economist calls for an E10 choice at fuel stations till 2030, according to the source excerpt.
The adjudication order pertains to which market segment at BSE?
- Equity cash
- Illiquid stock options
- Currency derivatives
- Corporate bonds
Answer: B — Illiquid stock options
The matter is described as 'Illiquid Stock Options at BSE' in the source excerpt.
Which category of sugar buyers comes under the new 15-day stock limit?
- All retailers
- Exporters
- Bulk consumers using over 10 tonnes a month
- Households
Answer: C — Bulk consumers using over 10 tonnes a month
The restriction applies to any bulk consumer using or consuming more than 10 tonnes of sugar per month.
What is the amount of alleged loss in the IREDA loan case?
- u20b9672 crore
- u20b9762 crore
- u20b9627 crore
- u20b9726 crore
Answer: A — u20b9672 crore
The headline mentions a '₹672-crore alleged loss' in the IREDA loan case.