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206.
Which Indian state leads in the number of investors in the NSE, with 1.49 crore registered investors in 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra has emerged as the leader in the number of investors on the NSE, boasting 1.49 crore registered investors in 2023. This surge of 22% in the NSE investor base reflects a significant increase in retail investor participation.
Date : 2024-01-07
207.
Which bank recently concluded a successful issuance of $1 billion through a Syndicated Social Loan for the domestic ESG financing market?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India, in response to the growing demand in the domestic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) financing market, secured $1 billion through a Syndicated Social Loan. The issuance comprised $750 million, with an additional $250 million as a green shoe option, as disclosed in the regulatory filing made by SBI.
Date : 2024-01-04
208.
Which Indian state received the highest special assistance under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for capital expenditure/investment in the last four years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top recipient among states, securing ₹22,857.9 crore (14% of the total release) out of the ₹1,67,518.6-crore special assistance (loan) allocated by the Centre under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for capital expenditure/investment in the last four years.
Date : 2024-01-01
209.
What is the modified interest rate for the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme (SSAS) according to the recent government decision?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The recent government decision has increased the interest rate for the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme (SSAS) to 8.2%, marking an adjustment from the previous rate of 8%.
Date : 2024-01-01
210.
According to a document presented in Parliament by the Ministry for Road Transport and Highways, which Indian state bears the highest financial burden for national highway development?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala bears the highest financial burden for national highway development, as per the document presented by the Ministry for Road Transport and Highways, owing to norms requiring states to cover 25% of the land acquisition cost.
Date : 2023-12-30
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