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- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent step taken by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in March 2024?
A) SEBI expanded the framework of Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) to more stock brokers in order to protect the interest of investors, building trust in the securities market, and strengthening the compliance culture among stock brokers.
B) This information by SEBI is issued in exercise of its powers conferred under Section 11(1) of Chapter IV of the SEBI Act, 1992, read with Regulation 30 of Chapter VII of SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 1992.
C) SEBI has notified the SEBI (Index Providers) Regulations, 2024 mandating registration for index providers managing important indices based on Indian-listed securities.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only AAnswer-1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On March 11, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) expanded the framework of Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) to more stock brokers in order to protect the interest of investors, building trust in securities market, and strengthening the compliance culture among stock brokers
This information by SEBI is issued in exercise of its powers conferred under Section 11(1) of Chapter IV of the SEBI Act, 1992, read with Regulation 30 of Chapter VII of SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 1992.
i. SEBI has notified the SEBI (Index Providers) Regulations, 2024 in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 30 read with sub-section (2) of Section 11 and Section 12 of the SEBI Act, 1992 (15 of 1992).
Under this, SEBI has mandated registration for index providers managing important indices based on Indian-listed securities. This promotes transparency in governing and administering financial benchmarks in the securities market. Click here to read more - Name the bank that has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with the One97 Communications Limited to settle Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.
1) State Bank of India
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Bank of India
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Bank of MaharashtraAnswer-1) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has partnered with Noida (Uttar Pradesh) based One97 Communications Limited to settle Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions upon acquiring the third-party app provider (TPAP) licence.
The other three TPAP partnerships are HDFC Bank Limited, Axis Bank Limited and YES Bank Limited.
The partnership aims to redirect Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL)’s handle “@paytm” to one of the four banks for settlement. - Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the winners of the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars 2024) announced in March 2024?
A) Christopher Nolan’s directorial Oppenheimer movie won seven Oscars, including “The Best Picture’ Award, ‘Best Director’, and ‘Best Actor’.
B) Poor Things” won four awards, including Best Actress, Production Design, Makeup & Hairstyling, and Costume Design.
C)Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell won the Best Original Song award for “What Was I Made For?” from the Barbie movie.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The winners of the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars 2024) were announced at the ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States of America (USA) on 10th March 2024.
It honours and recognises the movies released in 2023.
i. ‘Oppenheimer’ wins seven awards at the Oscars 2024; Director – Christopher Nolan, Best actor – Cillian Murphy, Best supporting actor – Robert Downey Jr., Film editing – Jennifer Lame,Cinematography – Hoyte van Hoytema ,Music (Original Score) – Ludwig Göransson, and Best Picture.
ii. “Poor Things” won four awards, including Best Actress, Production Design, Makeup & Hairstyling, and Costume Design.
iii. Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell won the Best Original Song award for “What Was I Made For?” from the Barbie movie. Click here to read more - Who has been recently (in March ‘24) elected as the president of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI)?
1) V.K. Dabas
2) J.P. Singh
3) Devendra Jhajharia
4) Gursharan Singh
5) SatyanarayanAnswer-3) Devendra Jhajharia
Explanation:
Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia was elected unopposed as the president of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
He succeeded para-athlete Deepa Malik as president of PCI, whose term ended on 31st January 2024.
i. Jhajharia has received awards including the Khel Ratna (2017), Arjuna Award (2004), Padma Shri (2012), and Padma Bhushan (2022) in the field of sports. He was the only para-athlete to win the Padma Bhushan award so far. - Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) has recently (in March ‘24) merged with the Garagepreneurs Internet Private Limited (GIPL) by the approval of Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
1) Utkarsh SFB
2) North East SFB
3) Capital SFB
4) Equitas SFB
5) Ujjivan SFBAnswer-2) North East SFB
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the merger of a financial technology company, Garagepreneurs Internet Private Limited (GIPL) with the North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB).
The GIPL includes Quadrillion Finance Private Limited (QFPL) (an NBFC-SI-ICC) and Intergalactory Foundry Private Limited (IFPL).
NESFB include RGVN (North-East) Microfinance Limited (RGVN) - Which company was recently (in March ‘24) acquired by the TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd. and Waverly Pte. Ltd. through Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd?
1) Steris Healthcare Pvt Ltd
2) Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology Pvt Ltd
3) Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd
4) Smotec Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
5) Medrix PharmaPvt LtdAnswer-2) Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of stake in Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology Private Limited by TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd. and Waverly Pte. Ltd. through Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd.
i. It includes the following:
Acquisition of fresh Redeemable Preference Shares (New RPS) in Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd. (AHH) by TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd. (Growth V) and Waverly Pte. Ltd. (Waverly) (Part I)
Subsequent acquisition of majority shareholding in Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology Private Limited (AINU) by AHH (Part II). - In March 2024, the Board of Directors (BoD) of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of _____________ (company).
1) Aditya Birla Finance Limited
2) Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail
3) Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
4) Aditya Birla Insulators Limited
5) Aditya Birla Power Composites LimitedAnswer- 1) Aditya Birla Finance Limited
Explanation:
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) has approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL), with ABCL.
The scheme aims to make ABCL a large unified operating Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).
The amalgamation is subject to the approval of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
i. After the merger, Vishakha Mulye will be acting as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) whereas Rakesh Singh will assume the role as Executive Director (ED) and CEO (NBFC) of the merged amalgamated company. - Who authored the book, ‘Israel War Diary’ that was released by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur in March 2024?
1) Kiran Desai
2) Bhavik Sarkhedi
3) Amitav Ghosh
4) Vikram Seth
5) Vishal PandeyAnswer-5) Vishal Pandey
Explanation:
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), has released a book titled ‘Israel War Diary “इजराइल वॉर डायरी“ authored by Vishal Pandey at an event held in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The book speaks about the war between Israel and Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya (HAMAS), an Islamic Resistance Movement which is the largest and most capable militant group in the Palestinian territories.
ii. The book is published by Prabhat Prakashan Private Limited & available in Hindi language. - What was the theme of International Day of Action for Rivers 2024, observed across the globe on 14th March 2024?
1) Rivers for Biodiversity
2) Water is instrumental
3) Women, Water, and Climate Change
4) Water for All
5) Rights of RiversAnswer-4) Water for All
Explanation:
The International Day of Action for Rivers is annually observed across the globe on 14 March to raise awareness about the importance of rivers and advocate for their protection and preservation. The day aims to draw attention to the threats faced by the rivers.
i. 14th March 2024 marks the celebration of the 27th anniversary of the International Day of Action for Rivers with the theme of “Water for All.” Click here to read more - Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) launched ‘Indiramma Indlu’, a housing scheme to provide houses for homeless poor people?
1) Odisha
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) JharkhandAnswer-2) Telangana
Explanation:
Telangana Chief Minister (CM) Anumula Revanth Reddy launched ‘Indiramma Indlu’, a housing scheme to provide houses for homeless poor people, in Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana.
The scheme will be implemented by the Telangana State Housing Corporation Limited (TSHCL).
i. The government of Telangana will construct 4.50 lakh Indiramma houses for Rs 22,500 crore under the scheme. A provisional agreement was made to allocate 3,500 houses to each constituency.
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