RBI OFFICER GRADE ‘B’ PHASE-I EXAM Held on : 09.07.2023(Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

31. Which of the following food items received the highest MSP for Kharif crops in June 2023?

Correct Answer: (1) Moong
Solution:

The highest increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Kharif Crops was approved for Moong on 7 June 2023.
● The MSP for moong has been approved at Rs 8,558 per quintal for 2023-24, which is 10.35% (or Rs 803) higher than Rs 7,755 in 2022-23.
● In percentage terms, it is the highest hike among kharif crops.

32. What is the aim of Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana?

Correct Answer: (4) Poverty reduction
Solution:

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is the flagship program of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) for promoting poverty reduction through building strong institutions for the poor.
● It aims to reduce poverty by enabling the poor households to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities.

33. Which country has ranked first in the Global Gender Index 2023?

Correct Answer: (4) Iceland
Solution:

The Global Gender Gap Index 2023 was topped by Iceland.
● Iceland has been ranked first for 14 consecutive years.
● It is the only country to have closed more than 90% of its gender gap.

34. Which state topped the 5th State Food Safety Index that was released in June 2023?

Correct Answer: (2) Kerala
Solution:

Kerala secured the top spot in the 5th State Food Safety Index of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
● Punjab has secured second place among the big states.

35. What is the limit of E-way bill limit?

Correct Answer: (3) Rs. 50000
Solution:

An e-Way Bill is an Electronic Way Bill for the movement of goods.
● GST-registered persons cannot transport goods over Rs. 50,000 (single invoice/bill/delivery challan) without an eway bill generated on ewaybillgst.gov.in.

36. As per a report by real estate consultancy firm Anarock, which of the following cities offers the most affordable homes among the top seven major cities in the country?

Correct Answer: (1) Kolkata
Solution:

A recent report by real estate consultancy firm Anarock has revealed that Kolkata continues to offer the most affordable homes among the top seven major cities in the country.
● The report reveals that the average price of economy category homes in Kolkata, at Rs 3,347 per sq ft, remains the lowest among the major cities.

37. Which of the following banks recently launched 'fyn', an integrated digital platform for business banking and corporate clients?

Correct Answer: (4) SBI
Solution:

Private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank on 21 February 2023 launched 'Kotak fyn', a unified portal for corporate customers to track their payments, collections, trade and other services related to their bank accounts.
● “Kotak fyn’s single platform reduces complexity and friction for customers.

38. People all around the world observe World Heart Day every year on _____.

Correct Answer: (2) 27th September
Solution:

People all around the world observe World Heart Day every year on 29th September.
● The day is observed to raise awareness about the rising concerns of heart health, cardiovascular illnesses, and the impact of over exercising on the heart and how heart care is of utmost importance.

39. Who won the men's title of Argentina Open 2023?

Correct Answer: (1) Carlos Alcaraz
Solution:

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, in February 2023, won the Argentina Open title 2023.
● It was his seventh ATP title and his first since winning the US Open 2022.
● Alcaraz has become the first Spanish player to win the Argentina Open title since Rafael Nadal in 2015.

40. Which of the following companies, in February 2023, announced to join the Indian government's ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) platform?

Correct Answer: (4) Amazon
Solution:

E-commerce giant Amazon, on 24 February 2023, announced to join the Indian government’s ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) platform.
● As part of its initial collaboration, Amazon will integrate its Smart Commerce and logistics services with the ONDC network.