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GK Questions from Economic Times

• NSE’s IPO Revival: NSE has reapplied for a no-objection certificate from SEBI for its IPO plans.
• Zee and Sony India Settlement: Zee has reached a settlement agreement with Sony India, leading to the termination of their deal.
• TPG Stake Sale: TPG has sold a 3% stake in Tata Technologies, amounting to Rs 1,230 crore, through a block deal.
• Bank of Baroda Bonds: Bank of Baroda raised Rs 5,000 crore by issuing infrastructure bonds.
• Janmashtami Festivities Boost Sales: Janmashtami celebrations generated sales exceeding Rs 25,000 crore across India, according to CAIT.
• Motilal Oswal PE Investment: Motilal Oswal Private Equity acquired a 25% stake in Lal Sweets.
• DeepMatrix Funding: Deeptech startup DeepMatrix raised $1.6 million in a funding round.
• Investment in One Money: Keshav Reddy of GVK Group invested in the account aggregator platform One Money.
• Finarkein Analytics Funding: Finarkein Analytics raised $4.75 million from Nexus Venture Partners and others.
• Convin Funding for Expansion: Convin secured $6.5 million in funding for its expansion plans.

GK Questions from Business Standard

• Samsung’s AI-Powered Washing Machine: Samsung launched a new AI-powered washing machine to capture the premium market segment.
• NTT Data Market Growth: Japanese tech company NTT Data plans to double its market growth in India.
• Bharat Biotech’s Cholera Vaccine: Bharat Biotech introduced an oral cholera vaccine amidst a global shortage.
• Road EPC Revenue Growth: CRISIL Ratings predicts a slowdown in revenue growth for road EPCs to 5-7% by FY26.
• Jio Financial’s Stake in Jio Payments Bank: Jio Financial increased its stake in Jio Payments Bank to 82.17% for Rs 68 crore.
• Emami’s Operations in Bangladesh: Emami resumed factory operations in Bangladesh and is optimistic about political stability.
• TCS Digital Innovation: TCS launched a new Pace Studio in the Philippines to drive digital innovation.
• Canara Bank Bond Issue: Canara Bank raised Rs 3,000 crore through additional Tier-I bonds at an interest rate of 8.27%.
• Grip Invest Bond Launch: Grip Invest launched privately placed bonds with a face value of Rs 10,000.
• National Infrastructure Trust’s IPO: The National Infrastructure Trust plans to raise Rs 1,600 crore through an IPO.
• Company Share Buybacks: Eleven companies repurchased shares worth Rs 5,388 crore in August, the highest in 14 months.
• Government Penalties for Emblem Misuse: The government is considering stricter penalties for the misuse of national emblems and names.
• Jan-Dhan Accounts Expansion: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to open 30 million new Jan-Dhan accounts this fiscal year.

GK Questions Financial Express

• HUL Tax Notice: Hindustan Unilever (HUL) received a tax notice of Rs 963 crore related to the GSK deal.
• Datamatics and Microsoft Partnership: Datamatics partnered with Microsoft to develop AI solutions using copilots.
• JSW Energy Power Project: JSW Energy received a Letter of Award (LoA) for a 200 MW wind-solar hybrid power project from MSEDCL.
• Kharif Crop Area Increase: The Kharif crop area increased by 2% year-over-year, with paddy cultivation rising by 4.3%.
• ZF Group Investment in India: ZF Group plans to invest over Rs 18,000 crore across various business segments in the next six years.
• Indian Railways Net Zero Emissions Goal: Indian Railways is accelerating efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.

GK Questions from Mint

• Nordea’s Settlement in US: Nordea agreed to pay $35 million to settle a US money laundering investigation.
• Shriram Finance’s Fundraising Plans: Shriram Finance intends to raise up to $1.5 billion from foreign investors, according to its CEO.
• Eco Mobility IPO: Delhi-based firm Eco Mobility raised ₹180 crore from anchor investors through its IPO.
• Indian Army Rifle Purchase: The Indian Army ordered 73,000 rifles from US firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer.
• Australia’s Foreign Students Intake Policy: Australia plans to limit the intake of foreign students starting in 2025.