Current Affairs: 16th & 17th January 2024
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How much investment is each party proposing to bring for the fund?

  • $1 billion each
  • $50 million each
  • $500 million each (correct)
  • $100 million each

    • What is the objective of the collaboration between USIDFC and NIIF?

  • To invest in real estate projects in India
  • To develop infrastructure for transportation in India
  • To establish a fund for financing renewable energy projects in India (correct)
  • To provide loans for small businesses in India

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the funds managed by NIIF?

  • Strategic Opportunities Fund
  • Green Energy Fund (correct)
  • India-Japan Fund
  • Master Fund

    • What percentage of its global exposure does USIDFC have in India?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total equity capital commitments managed by NIIF across its 4 funds?

    <p>$44.9 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of NIIF's Master Fund?

    <p>Creating scalable sectoral platforms in core infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) set up?

    <p>2015</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the headquarters of USIDFC located?

    <p>Washington, D.C, United States of America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which areas are included in NIIF's mandate for investing?

    <p>Energy, transportation, housing, water, waste management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of NIIF's Fund of Funds?

    <p>Anchoring and investing in third-party managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of NIIF's Strategic Investment Fund?

    <p>Investing in strategic assets and projects with longer-term horizons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who anchors the proposed corpus of NIIF?

    <p>Government of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of USIDFC as a development finance institution?

    <p>Promoting economic development and prosperity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the Budget Estimate have net direct tax collections reached during the period from April 1 to January 10?

    <p>~81%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution is the CEO of USIDFC associated with?

    <p>Scott Nathan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of taxes are included in Direct Taxes according to CBDT?

    <p>Corporate income tax (CIT) and personal income tax (PIT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which temple is famous for its architectural grandeur and numerous iconic gopurams?

    <p>Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which temple boasts one of the longest temple corridors and is famous for its beautiful architecture?

    <p>Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which deity is worshipped in Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam?

    <p>Sri Ranganatha Swamy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which temple is believed to have the main lingam installed and worshipped by Sri Rama and Mata Sita?

    <p>Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the temple dedicated to Sri Kothandarama Swamy, associated with Sri Rama and Mata Sita?

    <p>Kothandaramaswamy Temple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During his visit to Tamil Nadu, what is Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to do at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli?

    <p>Listen to scholars reciting verses from the Kamba Ramayanam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in at Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram?

    <p>Shri Ramayana Paryana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apart from Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, where else will Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit during his trip to Tamil Nadu?

    <p>Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which temple in Tamil Nadu will Prime Minister Narendra Modi witness the chanting of the Ramayana in multiple languages?

    <p>Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where will Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in Bhajan Sandhya during his visit to Tamil Nadu?

    <p>Not scheduled to participate in Bhajan Sandhya</p> Signup and view all the answers

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