Current Affairs - Business

Exercise : Business - Latest Current Affairs
  • Business - Latest Current Affairs
391.
In the global unicorn rankings, what is India's position, and how many unicorn companies does it currently have?
Third, 72
First, 168
Second, 172
Fourth, 50
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India holds the third position in global unicorn rankings with 72 unicorn companies, reflecting its significant presence and growth in the international startup ecosystem.

392.
Who is the Director General of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) who forecasted a significant growth in India's e-commerce exports to $200 billion in 6-7 years?
Rajesh Verma
Santosh Kumar Sarangi
Anjali Sharma
Rakesh Kapoor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Santosh Kumar Sarangi, the Director General of DGFT, anticipates a substantial surge in India's e-commerce exports, projecting a growth from $1.2 billion to $200 billion in the next 6-7 years.

393.
Which bank recently appointed Ashok Vaswani as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer?
ICICI Bank
HDFC Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
State Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ashok Vaswani is set to become the Managing Director & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, beginning a three-year term on January 1, as announced by the bank's Board of Directors.

394.
Which organization has achieved the world's first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) transfer, aiming to reduce shipping costs and cut emissions significantly?
ExxonMobil
GAIL
Chevron
BP
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), the country’s leading gas firm, has successfully executed the world’s first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) transfer. This innovative approach is designed to reduce shipping costs and significantly cut emissions, marking a pivotal moment for GAIL in enhancing its business operations.

395.
Which organization has set a target for its member airlines to achieve 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage by 2030?
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
European Airlines Association (AEA)
Airlines for America (A4A)
Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has set a target for its 14 member airlines to achieve 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage by 2030.