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Exercise : Economy - Latest Current Affairs
  • Economy - Latest Current Affairs
376.
Recently, by what percentage have the interest rates in Recurring Deposits been increased?
6.7%
6.5%
5.4%
3.7%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has announced an increase in interest rates on select savings schemes for the July-September quarter. RD holders will now receive 6.5 percent interest during the second quarter of the current fiscal, compared to the previous 6.2 percent.

377.
How many billion dollars is Google planning to invest in India's digitization fund?
10 billion
11 billion
12 billion
13 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Internet giant Google is investing USD 10 billion in India's digitization fund, as confirmed by its CEO Sundar Pichai during a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This step recognizes India's leadership in fintech and aims to support small and large businesses in India, the US, and around the world.

378.
How many crores has the Ministry of Finance approved for capital investment in the current financial year for 16 States?
54,456 crore
55,560 crore
56,415 crore
57,364 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance has approved capital investment proposals amounting to Rs. 56,415 crore for 16 States.