Economy, Banking and Business PYQs

Question 1

What significant change did the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) implement in 2025 regarding derivatives trading?

Accepted Answer

Introduction of limits on open positions in index options to reduce trading risks

Answer

Lifting all trading regulations to enhance India's appeal to investors

Answer

Eliminating the derivatives market entirely

Answer

Allowing unrestricted foreign investment in derivatives

Question 2

Which new electricity trading tool did India propose in 2025 to help companies meet renewable energy targets?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs)

Answer

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

Answer

Time-of-Day Net Metering

Answer

Green Energy Tariffs

Question 3

India has unveiled a comprehensive plan worth ₹9.15 lakh crore (US$ 109.50 billion) to enhance its power infrastructure and meet a projected demand of 458 GW by ____________.

Accepted Answer

2032

Answer

2036

Answer

2030

Answer

2034

Question 4

Crisil projects India's bank credit growth to accelerate to how much percentage in FY26?

Accepted Answer

12-13%

Answer

14-15%

Answer

15-16%

Answer

13-14%

Question 5

In March 2025, India introduced anti-dumping duties on five products imported from which country?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

The United States of America

Answer

Bangladesh

Answer

Japan

Question 6

The government of India decided that Medium-Term and Long-Term Government Deposit (MLTGD) components of Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) shall be discontinued from:

Accepted Answer

26 March 2025

Answer

26 February 2023

Answer

26 December 2024

Answer

26 January 2022

Question 7

What was the theme of Financial Literacy Week 2025 observed from 24 to 28 February?

Accepted Answer

Financial Literacy - Women’s Prosperity

Answer

Financial Literacy: A Step Towards Empowerment

Answer

Go Digital, Go Secure

Answer

Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions

Question 8

As per the Monetary Policy Statement, 2025-26, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the financial year 2025-26 is projected at what percentage?

Accepted Answer

4.0%

Answer

5.8%

Answer

6.0%

Answer

5.4%

Question 9

Which Indian bank become the first to launch near-real-time, 24/7 programmable USD clearing capabilities using JP Morgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments platform in March 2025?

Accepted Answer

Axis Bank

Answer

Indian Bank

Answer

Bandhan Bank

Answer

State Bank of India

Question 10

In February 2025, which bank of India has announced $10 billion three-year dollar/rupee swap auction?

Accepted Answer

Reserve Bank of India

Answer

State Bank of India

Answer

Bank of India

Answer

Bank of Baroda

Question 11

According to the Reserve Bank of India, as of October 2024, India became the fourth country whose foreign exchange (forex) reserves swelled to $_______ billion.

Accepted Answer

701

Answer

1,000

Answer

101

Answer

901

Question 12

In which of the following locations was the PHDCCI International Week scheduled to be held in March 2025, which is postponed now?

Accepted Answer

Greater Noida

Answer

Surat

Answer

New Delhi

Answer

Mumbai

Question 13

According to the Economic survey 2024-25, what is the value of India’s foreign exchange reserves, as of the end of December 2024?

Accepted Answer

$640.3 billion

Answer

$440.8 billion

Answer

$520.5 billion

Answer

$330.3 billion

Question 14

What is the IMF's projected US GDP growth rate for 2025, as per the April 2025 forecast?

Accepted Answer

1.8%

Answer

2.5%

Answer

3.7%

Answer

3.4%

Question 15

Which Indian Bank has outlined the details of its Embassy Deposits, which are exclusively available to diplomats, non-diplomatic staff and diplomatic missions in March 2025?

Accepted Answer

HDFC Bank

Answer

Axis Bank

Answer

Bank of Baroda

Answer

Bandhan Bank

Question 16

As of April 2025, what growth percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025-26 is projected by the Reserve Bank of India?

Accepted Answer

6.5%

Answer

5%

Answer

4.5%

Answer

6.3%

Question 17

As per April 2025, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allows flexibility in UPI transaction limits for in-person merchant payments, ranging from ₹2 lakh to _____. .

Accepted Answer

₹5 lakh

Answer

₹3 lakh

Answer

₹4 lakh

Answer

₹6 lakh

Question 18

In March 2025, the Indian Government has introduced a ______ incentive scheme for banks to encourage small-value UPI transactions in the financial year 2024-25?

Accepted Answer

₹1,500 crore

Answer

₹1,700 crore

Answer

₹1,600 crore

Answer

₹1,800 crore

Question 19

What was the real GDP Growth Rate of India in 2023-24, which was the highest in the previous 12 years, except for 2021-22?

Accepted Answer

9.2%

Answer

15.2%

Answer

6.2%

Answer

5.2%

Question 20

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the minimum investment for Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) in the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) from ₹10,000 to ______.

Accepted Answer

₹1,000

Answer

₹500

Answer

₹1,500

Answer

₹2,000

Question 21

According to the IMF's January 2025 World Economic Outlook Update, what is the projected global growth rate for 2025?

Accepted Answer

3.3%

Answer

3.7%

Answer

4.0%

Answer

4.8%

Question 22

Which of the following banks has reported a significant rise in its net short position in the forward book, which expanded to $77.5 billion by the end of January 2025, up from $67.9 billion in December 2024?

Accepted Answer

Reserve Bank of India

Answer

Bank of India

Answer

Indian Bank

Answer

State Bank of India

Question 23

Which bank has officially partnered with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as its exclusive banking partner in March 2025?

Accepted Answer

City Union Bank

Answer

Axis Bank

Answer

HDFC Bank

Answer

ICICI Bank

Question 24

As per IMF’s January 2025 report, what is the projected global headline inflation rate for 2025?

Accepted Answer

4.2%

Answer

6.0%

Answer

6.5%

Answer

5.0%

Question 25

In April 2025, India's trade deficit with which country widened to a record $99.2 billion?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

Germany

Answer

The UK

Answer

The US

Question 26

In February 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs extended the deadline for private companies to dematerialise their securities. What is the new deadline?

Accepted Answer

30 June 2025

Answer

31 December 2025

Answer

30 September 2025

Answer

31 March 2025

Question 27

What is the IMF’s revised global growth forecast for 2025 as per IMF’s April 2025 Global Financial Stability Report?

Accepted Answer

2.8%

Answer

2.9%

Answer

1.7%

Answer

3.5%

Question 28

On 4 April 2025, which bank of India has launched a verified WhatsApp channel for Financial Updates?

Accepted Answer

Reserve Bank of India

Answer

State Bank of India

Answer

Axis Bank

Answer

Bank of Baroda

Question 29

India Infoline Finance Limited (IIFL Finance), India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), has rebranded how many of its existing branches as all-women staffed ‘Shakti’ branches to mark Women’s Day (8 March 2025)?

Accepted Answer

Seven

Answer

Five

Answer

Six

Answer

Eight

Question 30

Which bank launched the ‘Global Women NRE & NRO Savings Account’ in March 2025?

Accepted Answer

Bank of Baroda

Answer

Punjab National Bank

Answer

Axis Bank

Answer

State Bank of India

Question 31

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 2025 reduced the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points with immediate effect to ____.

Accepted Answer

6.0 per cent

Answer

5.25 per cent

Answer

6.25 per cent

Answer

5.50 per cent

Question 32

In April 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) adjusted its monetary policy stance in response to global economic uncertainties. What was the new stance adopted by the RBI?

Accepted Answer

Accommodative

Answer

Hawkish

Answer

Restrictive

Answer

Neutral

Question 33

Which bank of India has been awarded the Digital Transformation Award 2025 for digital initiatives—Pravaah and Sarthi by Central Banking, London, United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Reserve Bank of India

Answer

State Bank of India

Answer

Bandhan Bank

Answer

Punjab National Bank

Question 34

On International Women’s Day 2025, which Indian bank launched ‘Asmita’, a collateral-free digital SME loan tailored for women entrepreneurs?

Accepted Answer

State Bank of India

Answer

Bank of Baroda

Answer

Axis Bank

Answer

HDFC Bank

Question 35

According to luxury resort developer Fine Acers 2025, the market for branded residences and resorts in India is expected to reach ₹8,610 crore (US$ 1 billion) by ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲.̲

Accepted Answer

2027

Answer

2028

Answer

2029

Answer

2026

Question 36

In March 2025, the Indian government sought parliamentary approval for additional spending. Which sector was allocated funds for upgrading networks in underserved areas?

Accepted Answer

Telecommunications

Answer

Transportation

Answer

Healthcare

Answer

Education

Question 37

In February 2025, Muthoot Finance has received RBI approval to open how many new branches across India, strengthening its presence in the gold loan market?

Accepted Answer

115

Answer

120

Answer

125

Answer

110

Question 38

On 26 March 2025, where was the 8ᵗʰ State Level Coordination Committee (SLCC) meeting conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

Accepted Answer

Gangtok

Answer

Guwahati

Answer

Kolkata

Answer

Imphal

Question 39

According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, what is the current expenditure on Research and Development (R&D) as a percentage of India’s GDP?

Accepted Answer

0.64%

Answer

1.15%

Answer

0.45%

Answer

1.28%

Question 40

India has reduced the windfall tax on crude oil to ₹______ per metric tonne from ₹4,600, effective 17 August 2024.

Accepted Answer

2,100

Answer

2,600

Answer

1,800

Answer

3,600

Q101. What significant change did the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) implement in 2025 regarding derivatives trading?

Q102. Which new electricity trading tool did India propose in 2025 to help companies meet renewable energy targets?

Q103. India has unveiled a comprehensive plan worth ₹9.15 lakh crore (US$ 109.50 billion) to enhance its power infrastructure and meet a projected demand of 458 GW by ____________.

Q104. Crisil projects India's bank credit growth to accelerate to how much percentage in FY26?

Q105. In March 2025, India introduced anti-dumping duties on five products imported from which country?

Q106. The government of India decided that Medium-Term and Long-Term Government Deposit (MLTGD) components of Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) shall be discontinued from:

Q107. What was the theme of Financial Literacy Week 2025 observed from 24 to 28 February?

Q108. As per the Monetary Policy Statement, 2025-26, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the financial year 2025-26 is projected at what percentage?

Q109. Which Indian bank become the first to launch near-real-time, 24/7 programmable USD clearing capabilities using JP Morgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments platform in March 2025?

Q110. In February 2025, which bank of India has announced $10 billion three-year dollar/rupee swap auction?

Q111. According to the Reserve Bank of India, as of October 2024, India became the fourth country whose foreign exchange (forex) reserves swelled to $_______ billion.

Q112. In which of the following locations was the PHDCCI International Week scheduled to be held in March 2025, which is postponed now?

Q113. According to the Economic survey 2024-25, what is the value of India’s foreign exchange reserves, as of the end of December 2024?

Q114. What is the IMF's projected US GDP growth rate for 2025, as per the April 2025 forecast?

Q115. Which Indian Bank has outlined the details of its Embassy Deposits, which are exclusively available to diplomats, non-diplomatic staff and diplomatic missions in March 2025?

Q116. As of April 2025, what growth percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025-26 is projected by the Reserve Bank of India?

Q117. As per April 2025, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allows flexibility in UPI transaction limits for in-person merchant payments, ranging from ₹2 lakh to _____. .

Q118. In March 2025, the Indian Government has introduced a ______ incentive scheme for banks to encourage small-value UPI transactions in the financial year 2024-25?

Q119. What was the real GDP Growth Rate of India in 2023-24, which was the highest in the previous 12 years, except for 2021-22?

Q120. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the minimum investment for Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) in the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) from ₹10,000 to ______.

Q121. According to the IMF's January 2025 World Economic Outlook Update, what is the projected global growth rate for 2025?

Q122. Which of the following banks has reported a significant rise in its net short position in the forward book, which expanded to $77.5 billion by the end of January 2025, up from $67.9 billion in December 2024?

Q123. Which bank has officially partnered with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as its exclusive banking partner in March 2025?

Q124. As per IMF’s January 2025 report, what is the projected global headline inflation rate for 2025?

Q125. In April 2025, India's trade deficit with which country widened to a record $99.2 billion?

Q126. In February 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs extended the deadline for private companies to dematerialise their securities. What is the new deadline?

Q127. What is the IMF’s revised global growth forecast for 2025 as per IMF’s April 2025 Global Financial Stability Report?

Q128. On 4 April 2025, which bank of India has launched a verified WhatsApp channel for Financial Updates?

Q129. India Infoline Finance Limited (IIFL Finance), India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), has rebranded how many of its existing branches as all-women staffed ‘Shakti’ branches to mark Women’s Day (8 March 2025)?

Q130. Which bank launched the ‘Global Women NRE & NRO Savings Account’ in March 2025?

Q131. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 2025 reduced the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points with immediate effect to ____.

Q132. In April 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) adjusted its monetary policy stance in response to global economic uncertainties. What was the new stance adopted by the RBI?

Q133. Which bank of India has been awarded the Digital Transformation Award 2025 for digital initiatives—Pravaah and Sarthi by Central Banking, London, United Kingdom?

Q134. On International Women’s Day 2025, which Indian bank launched ‘Asmita’, a collateral-free digital SME loan tailored for women entrepreneurs?

Q135. According to luxury resort developer Fine Acers 2025, the market for branded residences and resorts in India is expected to reach ₹8,610 crore (US$ 1 billion) by ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲.̲

Q136. In March 2025, the Indian government sought parliamentary approval for additional spending. Which sector was allocated funds for upgrading networks in underserved areas?

Q137. In February 2025, Muthoot Finance has received RBI approval to open how many new branches across India, strengthening its presence in the gold loan market?

Q138. On 26 March 2025, where was the 8ᵗʰ State Level Coordination Committee (SLCC) meeting conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

Q139. According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, what is the current expenditure on Research and Development (R&D) as a percentage of India’s GDP?

Q140. India has reduced the windfall tax on crude oil to ₹______ per metric tonne from ₹4,600, effective 17 August 2024.

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