Showing questions for June 02, 2025
- Total: 55 questions
Question 41 Jun 02, 2025
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Who is the Speaker of the House of Commons in the UK, with whom the Indian delegation met?
Lindsay HoyleThe delegation was scheduled to meet with Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons, among other key stakeholders in the UK.
Question 42 Jun 02, 2025
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What significant event triggered India's diplomatic outreach involving visits to six European countries?
Terrorist attack in PahalgamThe delegation's tour of six European countries was part of India's diplomatic outreach following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. This attack prompted India's response through diplomatic channels to convey its stance against terrorism.
Question 43 Jun 02, 2025
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Which country remained India's largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024-25?
SingaporeThe article states that Singapore continued to be India's largest source of FDI for the last seven years, including 2024-25. It contributed about $14.94 billion in FDI during this period. This makes up around 19% of total inflows into India. The reasons cited include Singapore's position as a global financial hub and its role as a gateway for global private equity and venture capital investments.
Question 44 Jun 02, 2025
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What was India's power consumption in May 2025 compared to May 2024?
Dipped over four percentIndia’s power consumption dipped by over four percent in May 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. Experts attributed this decline to unseasonal rains and an early monsoon arrival, which reduced demand for cooling appliances like air conditioners. The monsoon hit Kerala on May 24, eight days earlier than usual, leading to lower electricity usage across affected regions.
Question 45 Jun 02, 2025
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What is the expected repo rate after three consecutive cuts by the RBI, according to ICRA's Chief Economist Aditi Nayar?
5.25 percentAditi Nayar, Chief Economist at ICRA, expects the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in the upcoming policy review and two more cuts in subsequent reviews. This would bring the repo rate down to 5.25 percent by the end of the rate-cutting cycle. Her forecast is based on CPI inflation remaining below 4 percent for most of the fiscal year.