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QUESTION 1 OF 21
SEBI, the regulatory body for the securities market in India, stands for:
Explanation: SEBI stands for Securities and Exchange Board of India, the regulator of the securities market.
QUESTION 2 OF 21
NABARD primarily focuses on providing credit and development support to which sector?
Explanation: NABARD primarily focuses on providing credit and development support to agriculture and rural development.
QUESTION 3 OF 21
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator for securities markets, was given statutory powers in which year?
Explanation: SEBI, the securities markets regulator, was given statutory powers in 1992.
QUESTION 4 OF 21
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Asia's oldest stock exchange, was established in which year?
Explanation: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Asia's oldest stock exchange, was established in 1875.
QUESTION 5 OF 21
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India was established in which year?
Explanation: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India was established in 1992.
QUESTION 6 OF 21
The Sensex, a key stock market index, tracks the performance of how many major companies listed on the BSE?
Explanation: The Sensex tracks the performance of 30 major companies listed on the BSE.
QUESTION 7 OF 21
The Nifty 50, a key stock market index, tracks the performance of companies listed on which exchange?
Explanation: The Nifty 50 tracks the performance of companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
QUESTION 8 OF 21
The concept of "Ease of Doing Business," a World Bank ranking metric, evaluates regulatory environments for:
Explanation: The Ease of Doing Business ranking evaluates regulatory environments for starting and operating businesses.
QUESTION 9 OF 21
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) was established primarily to promote:
Explanation: NABARD was established primarily to promote agricultural and rural development financing.
QUESTION 10 OF 21
NABARD was established in which year?
Explanation: NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) was established in 1982.
QUESTION 11 OF 21
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) primarily focuses on financing:
Explanation: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) primarily focuses on financing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
QUESTION 12 OF 21
The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) primarily facilitates:
Explanation: The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) primarily facilitates international trade financing for Indian exporters and importers.
QUESTION 13 OF 21
India became a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in which year, close to independence?
Explanation: India became a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1945, close to independence.
QUESTION 14 OF 21
The World Bank Group primarily provides financing and support for:
Explanation: The World Bank Group primarily provides financing and support for development projects in developing countries.
QUESTION 15 OF 21
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), in which India is a founding member, primarily focuses on financing:
Explanation: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), with India as a founding member, primarily finances infrastructure projects in Asia.
QUESTION 16 OF 21
The New Development Bank (NDB), established by BRICS nations, primarily aims to finance:
Explanation: The New Development Bank (NDB), established by BRICS nations, primarily finances infrastructure and sustainable development projects.
QUESTION 17 OF 21
The term "BRICS" refers to an economic grouping comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and:
Explanation: BRICS refers to an economic grouping comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
QUESTION 18 OF 21
The term "G20," a major international economic forum, comprises how many member economies (plus the EU/AU)?
Explanation: The G20 comprises 19 countries plus the European Union, and more recently the African Union.
QUESTION 19 OF 21
India hosted the G20 Summit in which year?
Explanation: India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023.
QUESTION 20 OF 21
The term "Ease of Doing Business" index, previously published by the World Bank, ranked countries based on multiple parameters including starting a business and:
Explanation: The Ease of Doing Business index ranked countries on parameters including starting a business, enforcing contracts, and resolving insolvency.
QUESTION 21 OF 21
India's rank in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business index showed significant improvement during the years following major reforms, particularly around:
Explanation: India's Ease of Doing Business ranking showed significant improvement particularly around 2014-2019.
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