BeePedia June 2024: RBI and Economy
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What is the target for CPI inflation set by the Central Government for the period from August 5, 2016, to March 31, 2021?

  • 3%
  • 5%
  • 6%
  • 4% (correct)
  • What are the upper and lower tolerance limits for the inflation target established in 2016?

  • 4% and 0%
  • 7% and 1%
  • 5% and 3%
  • 6% and 2% (correct)
  • Which committee is responsible for determining the policy rate to achieve the inflation target?

  • Monetary Policy Committee (correct)
  • Economic Advisory Committee
  • Budget Review Committee
  • Financial Stability Committee
  • What was the revision of India's growth forecast by Fitch Ratings for the current financial year?

    <p>7.2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of GDP was the fiscal deficit target proposed for FY25?

    <p>5.1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the drop in LNG imports in May?

    <p>Stagnant domestic demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key reason led to the improved forecast for India's economic growth?

    <p>Fast expansion in investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which section of the RBI Act is the inflation target determined?

    <p>Section 45ZA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current repo rate set by the RBI?

    <p>6.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the revised GDP growth projection for 2024-25 according to the RBI?

    <p>7.2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged?

    <p>Concerns over food inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which section of the BeePedia is the RBI information located?

    <p>RBI, Banking and Economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the recent repo rate decision relate to inflation?

    <p>It aims to lower food inflation concerns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential impact of maintaining a high repo rate?

    <p>Restricting liquidity in the market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a repo rate signify in the context of the economy?

    <p>The rate at which the central bank lends to commercial banks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document might you refer to for the latest updates on economic indicators like GDP and inflation?

    <p>Monthly BeePedia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has been appointed as the convenor of the reconstituted GoM on GST rate rationalisation?

    <p>Samrat Chaudhary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary objectives of the GoM tasked with GST rate rationalisation?

    <p>Correct the inverted duty structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these ministers is NOT a member of the reconstituted GST rate rationalisation panel?

    <p>Gopal Krishna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many broad tax slabs are currently in the GST regime?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the original GoM on GST rate rationalisation set up?

    <p>2021</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the GST Council?

    <p>To recommend issues related to GST implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the interim report submitted by the original GoM intended to do?

    <p>Propose changes in tax rates for some goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following topics does the GST Council plan to deliberate on in its 53rd meeting?

    <p>Taxation on online gaming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the percentage increase in Tata AIA's declared amount compared to FY23?

    <p>24%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much did Tata AIA's Assets Under Management (AUM) grow in the last two years?

    <p>To ₹1 lakh crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total fine imposed by SEBI on Hexa Tradex Ltd and its associates?

    <p>₹35 lakh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the percentage increase in LIC's Assets Under Management (AUM) year-on-year?

    <p>16.48%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As of the end of March, how much did LIC’s AUM reach?

    <p>₹51,21,887 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the survey, what percentage was Rural India's average monthly capital expenditure lower than Urban India's?

    <p>71%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Rural India's average per capita consumption expenditure (MPCE) during the survey period?

    <p>₹3,773</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant milestone did LIC achieve that surpasses Pakistan's GDP?

    <p>₹50 lakh crore in total assets under management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?

    <p>It integrates multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant milestone for UPI recorded in May?

    <p>It recorded 14.04 billion transactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total value of UPI transactions in May?

    <p>Rs 20.45 lakh crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the dividend paid by State Bank of India (SBI) to the government for the financial year 2023-24?

    <p>Rs 6,959 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the dividend declared per share by SBI for the financial year 2023-24?

    <p>Rs 13.70</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization manages the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?

    <p>National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much was the fiscal deficit for FY 2023-24 as a percentage of GDP?

    <p>5.6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By how much did SBI's consolidated net profit increase in FY24 compared to the previous fiscal year?

    <p>By Rs 10,437 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drove the improvement in the fiscal deficit for FY 2023-24?

    <p>Higher revenue realization and controlled expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the stake does the Government of India hold in Bank of Maharashtra (BoM)?

    <p>86.46%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the amount of dividend declared by Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) for FY24?

    <p>Rs 857 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the GDP growth for the fiscal year 2023-24?

    <p>8.2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the increase in net profit for Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) in FY24 compared to the previous fiscal year?

    <p>55.84%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity conducted the pilot launch of UPI?

    <p>National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What restriction has SEBI implemented concerning financial influencers?

    <p>Prohibiting regulated entities from associating with unregistered entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for SEBI's prohibition on engagement with unregistered persons?

    <p>To maintain market integrity and protect investors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Monthly BeePedia June 2024 Index

    • RBI, Banking, and Economy

    • SEBI and Financial Awareness

    • NABARD and Agriculture

    • National

    • International

    • States

    • Reports and Indexes

    • Science and Technology

    • Defence

    • Events

    • Awards & Rewards

    • Appointments

    • Important Days

    • Obituaries

    • Books

    • Sports

    • Downloadable documents include weekly and monthly BeePedia updates, available in English and Hindi

    RBI, Banking, and Economy

    • RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
    • GDP forecast revised to 7.2%
    • CPI inflation projection for FY25 is 4.5%
    • Monetary policy stance is 'withdrawal of accommodation'
    • Food inflation and input costs are challenges for achieving the 4% inflation target.
    • RBI approves voluntary amalgamation of two Telangana cooperative banks.
    • RBI launched the HaRBInger 2024 global hackathon.
    • Outward FDI commitments were nearly flat at $2 billion in May 2024.
    • Equity commitments rose marginally to $1.02 billion.
    • Debt commitments increased.
    • Guarantees for overseas units declined.
    • RBI conducted a three-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction under LAF.
    • RBI cancelled the licence of Purvanchal Cooperative Bank.
    • RBI's Foreign Currency Transactions in April 2024.
    • RBI Launches Survey on International Trade in Banking Services (ITBS): 2023-24
    • Several other RBI developments and details related to the data in the text

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