35 Essential GK Questions

35 GK Questions from Economic Times, Business Standard, Financial Express, and Mint to Ace Current Affairs and Stay Updated with News Headlines

GK Questions from Economic Times :

• Adani Group Investment: Adani Group plans to invest Rs 3,500 crore in two projects located in Madhya Pradesh.
• Raw Sugar Sale Proposal: The government is proposing the sale of raw sugar in the domestic market.
• Diamond Consumption: India surpasses China in natural diamond consumption, with De Beers partnering with Tanishq.
• Disney-Reliance Merger Approval: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the $8.5 billion merger of Disney and Reliance’s media assets.
• Sebi’s Merchant Banker Review: SEBI suggests a thorough review of regulations governing merchant bankers.
• Oyo’s Financial Report: Oyo reports a net profit of Rs 132 crore for the first quarter of FY25.
• Railway Projects Approved: The Cabinet approves three railway track projects, totaling Rs 6,456 crore.
• Hyundai Hybrid Expansion: Hyundai announces plans to double its hybrid vehicle lineup and a $3 billion stock buyback.
• UPI Transaction Growth: UPI transaction volume is projected to reach 439 billion by FY29, according to PwC India.
• Hydropower Funding: The Centre will allocate Rs 4,136 crore for hydropower projects in the northeastern region.
• Laiqa Wellness Funding: Laiqa Wellness secures Rs 15 crore from IvyCap Ventures.
• Leo Capital Nordic Fund: Leo Capital closes its first €25 million Nordic Fund, targeting investments in around 25 B2B tech startups.
• Whiteboard Capital Fund: Whiteboard Capital completes its second fund with a total of Rs 300 crore.

GK Questions from Business Standard :

• SECL Employment Acceleration: SECL in Chhattisgarh is expediting employment processes for landowners.
• BharatPe UPI Launch: BharatPe introduces a new UPI service, expanding into the consumer payments sector.
• GQG Partners’ Stake Increase: Private equity firm GQG Partners raises its stake in GMR Airports to 5.17%.
• SBI Bond Issuance: SBI secures Rs 7,500 crore through tier 2 bonds to fulfill regulatory and other financial needs.
• Indus Towers and Bharti Airtel: Indus Towers will become a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel following a share buyback.
• Zomato Acquisition: Zomato finalizes the purchase of Paytm’s entertainment ticketing business.
• Smart Cities Initiative: The Union Cabinet approves the development of 12 industrial smart cities with a combined value of Rs 28,602 crore.
• PRAGATI Project Review: Prime Minister Modi chairs a PRAGATI meeting to review projects exceeding Rs 76,500 crore.
• IndiaFirst Life in GIFT City: IndiaFirst Life Insurance becomes the first Indian life insurer to operate in GIFT City.
• Berkshire Hathaway Milestone: Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, surpasses $1 trillion in market capitalization.

GK Questions from Financial Express:

• Arya.ag Revenue Goals: Agri-commerce platform Arya.ag aims for a 40% increase in revenue for FY25.
• GST Slab Adjustments: Finance Minister indicates that changes to GST slabs are still being considered.
• Kharif Crop Update: Kharif crop area grows by 2% year-over-year, with paddy cultivation increasing by 4.3%.
• Wipro’s Healthcare Partnership: Wipro partners with major US healthcare providers and anticipates a strong fiscal year 2025.
• GCCs vs IT Salaries: Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are offering salaries 20% higher than those of IT firms.

GK Questions from Mint

• Salesforce Earnings: Salesforce surpasses second-quarter earnings expectations due to consistent demand for cloud services.
• Vedanta Dividend Decision: Vedanta’s board will consider a third interim dividend for FY25 on September 2.
• Rakesh Gangwal Stake Sale: IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal plans to sell up to 3.8% of his stake in the airline.
• TRAI Spam Call Review: TRAI begins reviewing regulations to address and reduce spam calls.
• IMD Weather Alert: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a ‘red alert’ for Vadodara, Surat, and other Gujarat districts.
• Concord Enviro IPO Filing: Concord Enviro, supported by AF Holdings, files draft documents with SEBI for a ₹192 crore initial public offering (IPO).