Correct Answer: C
Explanation: India received over USD 137 billion in remittances in 2024, making it the top recipient globally.
9. Jio Payments Bank partnered with which fintech company to expand rural digital banking services?
A. Razorpay
B. Pine Labs
C. Ezeepay
D. Paytm
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Jio Payments Bank partnered with Ezeepay to strengthen last-mile digital banking and financial inclusion.
10. SBI Cards sold a stressed receivables portfolio worth approximately:
A. ₹800 crore
B. ₹1,200 crore
C. ₹1,800 crore
D. ₹2,500 crore
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: SBI Cards sold stressed credit card receivables worth around ₹1,800 crore to Integro Finserv.
11. Revised lending norms issued by RBI were related to:
A. Commercial Banks
B. Urban Co-operative Banks
C. Payment Banks
D. Regional Rural Banks
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: RBI revised lending guidelines for Urban Co-operative Banks to simplify credit regulations and strengthen risk management.
12. The National Stock Exchange crossed which milestone in registered investors?
A. 10 crore
B. 11 crore
C. 12 crore
D. 13 crore
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: NSE crossed 13 crore unique registered investors, reflecting rising participation in capital markets.
13. Which country’s leader To Lam visited India in May 2026?
A. Thailand
B. Vietnam
C. Cambodia
D. Indonesia
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: To Lam, leader of Vietnam, visited India to strengthen bilateral and strategic cooperation.
14. Bangladesh began uranium fuel loading at which nuclear power plant?
A. Kudankulam
B. Bushehr
C. Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
D. Tarapur
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Bangladesh started uranium fuel loading at Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.
15. DRDO inaugurated a specialised training and demonstration centre related to:
A. Cyber warfare
B. Naval aviation
C. CBRN preparedness
D. Drone manufacturing
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The centre focuses on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) preparedness and response.
16. The Joint Commanders’ Conference held in Jaipur focused on:
A. Rural governance reforms
B. Maritime trade
C. Military capability in new domains
D. Space tourism
Correct Answer: C