1. Kuhoo Finance, which recently secured an NBFC licence from the RBI, can now offer student loans of up to what amount?
Correct answer: ₹2 Crore.
• Kuhoo Finance received an NBFC licence from RBI to expand lending capacity.
• It aims to offer education loans up to ₹2 crore for various academic disciplines.
• WestBridge invested ₹20 crore in Kuhoo in 2022.
• They plan to fund executive education and upskilling programs.
2. According to Moody’s, India’s GDP growth is expected to surpass which figure in FY26?
Correct answer: 6.5%.
• Moody’s projects India’s GDP to exceed 6.5% in FY26.
• Higher government CAPEX, tax cuts, and lower interest rates will drive consumption.
• India’s banking sector outlook remains stable despite mild asset quality concerns.
• India is among the fastest-growing large economies globally.
3. Which two entities have launched the ‘CIBIL Jaagran’ initiative to enhance financial literacy and credit awareness in India?
Correct answer: TransUnion CIBIL and FACE.
• ‘CIBIL Jaagran’ aims to improve consumer credit awareness via FinTech solutions.
• TransUnion CIBIL offers data insights and expertise for customized educational content.
• FACE, an RBI-recognized SRO, involves 165+ FinTech members in awareness drives.
• The goal is to promote financial literacy and improve credit access.
4. At the Water Sustainability Conference 2025, which additional principle did the Union Minister add to the traditional “4R” approach (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recharge)?
Correct answer: Respect.
• The Water Sustainability Conference 2025 focused on Industrial Water Use Efficiency.
• The event was organized by BWUE under the National Water Mission and TERI.
• The Minister introduced ‘Respect’ as the 5th principle to highlight ethical water usage.
• The conference occurred on 12th March 2025 at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi.
5. In 2025, the 4th ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) Conference was held in which German city to address global terror financing?
Correct answer: Munich.
• India has participated in the NMFT Conference since 2018.
• The conference focused on digital financial networks and cross-border challenges.
• India called for heightened international collaboration against terror financing.
• Emphasis was on evolving threats in a rapidly changing global financial landscape.
6. Which country emerged as the largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) source to Dubai in 2024 with a 21.5% share?
Correct answer: India.
• India surpassed the U.S. (13.7%), France (11%), and the UK (10%) in FDI contribution.
• Dubai retained its top rank globally for Greenfield FDI projects for the 4th year.
• Financial Times Ltd.’s ‘fDi Markets’ provided the data.
• Reflects strong economic ties and investor confidence.
7. India’s retail inflation reached a seven-month low in February 2025, settling at which percentage?
Correct answer: 3.61%.
• Food inflation dipped below 4% for the first time in nearly two years.
• Vegetable inflation turned -1.1% from +11.4% in January 2025.
• Pulses saw deflation, reversing from +2.6% in January.
• This drop suggests potential for further RBI rate cuts.
8. Which financial institution has received the Finance Ministry’s approval to issue Zero Coupon Bonds (ZCBs) worth up to ₹10,000 crore?
Correct answer: Power Finance Corporation (PFC).
• The Finance Ministry approved PFC to raise up to ₹10,000 crore via ZCBs.
• ZCBs do not pay periodic interest (coupon); issued at discount and redeemed at face value.
• The difference between issue price and face value is the investor’s return.
• This helps PFC fund power sector projects more efficiently.
9. Which Indian airport won the ASQ Airport Experience Award 2024 for Best Airport Over 40 Million Passengers in Asia-Pacific for the seventh consecutive year?
Correct answer: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
• Operated by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), part of GMR Airports.
• Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards are conferred by Airports Council International.
• Delhi Airport has achieved this honor for seven consecutive years.
• Recognized globally as a benchmark for excellent customer service.
10. Who is the first Indian to receive the Ramsar Award for ‘Wetland Wise Use’ for significant contributions to wetland conservation?
Correct answer: Jayshree Vencatesan.
• She co-founded Chennai-based Care Earth Trust.
• Awarded by Ramsar Secretariat in Geneva on International Women’s Day 2024.
• Recognized for pioneering efforts in preserving wetlands like Pallikaranai Marsh.
• First Indian to receive this global honor for sustainable wetland management.
