Current Affairs - Economy

Exercise : Economy - Latest Current Affairs
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106.
Which figure correctly represents India's overall exports in June 2023?
USD 60.09 Billion
USD 30 Billion
USD 40 Million
USD 24 Billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in June 2023* are estimated to be USD 60.09 Billion, exhibiting a negative growth of (-) 13.16 percent over June 2022.

107.
For how many crore rupees will CarTrade Tech acquire OLX India's auto business?
537 crore
531 crore
520 crore
510 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mumbai-based used car platform Car Trade Tech will acquire online marketplace OLX India's auto sales business for Rs. 537 crore.

108.
In which month did retail inflation rise to 4.81 percent?
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 4.81 percent in June. This increase was primarily driven by higher food inflation, particularly in the prices of cereals and pulses. However, it remained within the 4+/- 2 percent band of the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term inflation target, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO).

109.
The Ministry of Finance released how much funds to 22 State Governments for their respective State Disaster Response Funds?
7,110 crore
7,152 crore
7,625 crore
7,532 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, released an amount of Rs. 7,532 crore to 22 State Governments for their respective State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF).

110.
The 'Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States' has been launched with a total outlay of ________________.
3,000 crore
4,000 crore
5,000 crore
6,000 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the 'Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States' with a total outlay of Rs 5,000 crore.