C
Explanation: Observed annually on 25 March.
10. SEBI proposed allowing investments in mutual funds through:
A. Cryptocurrency
B. Gift cards and prepaid instruments
C. Gold bonds
D. Fixed deposits
Answer: B
Explanation: This step aims to enhance financial inclusion and ease of investment.
11. Which bank received the SHG-Bank Linkage National Award 2024–25?
A. SBI
B. NABARD
C. Karnataka Grameena Bank
D. PNB
Answer: C
Explanation: Recognized for its contribution to rural financial inclusion.
12. SEBI’s 213th board meeting focused on reforms related to:
A. Agriculture
B. Defence
C. Financial markets and intermediaries
D. Education
Answer: C
Explanation: Reforms targeted AIFs, FPIs, and governance norms.
13. RBI’s framework on unauthorized electronic transactions was first issued in:
A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018
Answer: C
Explanation: RBI reiterated its 2017 guidelines on limiting customer liability.
14. Razorpay partnered with which company for AI commerce solutions?
A. OpenAI
B. Sarvam AI
C. Infosys
D. TCS
Answer: B
Explanation: The collaboration focuses on voice-based multilingual digital payments.
15. Which organization did L&T Finance join for ESG commitments?
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. United Nations Global Compact
D. WTO
Answer: C
Explanation: UNGC promotes sustainable and responsible corporate practices.
16. Goldman Sachs revised India’s GDP forecast due to:
A. Inflation
B. Domestic demand
C. Geopolitical tensions
D. Tax reforms
Answer: C
Explanation: Global tensions influenced economic projections.
17. The Asia Africa Agri Alliance (AAAA) aims to:
A. Promote defence cooperation
B. Strengthen agriculture collaboration
C. Develop space technology
D. Improve banking systems
Answer: B
Explanation: It focuses on agricultural partnerships between Asia and Africa.
18. P.V. Narayana Rao was appointed to which body?
A. RBI Board
B. SEBI Panel
C. SRSB of ICAI
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C
Explanation: He joined the Sustainability Reporting Standards Board.
19. The merger of Svatantra Microfin resulted in:
A. New private bank
B. NBFC-MFI entity
C.