ICRA - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   India’s international air traffic has logged CAGR of what percent in the period between 2006 and 2016?

a. 10.2
b. 10.3
c. 10.5
d. 10.9
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 10.5

Explanation:
ICRA India’s international traffic has logged a compounded annual growth rate of 10.5 percent in the past 10 years, according to rating agency ICRA. Besides a 16 percent growth in passenger traffic in the previous fiscal coupled with lower jet fuel prices has helped the domestic airline to improve performance during the period despite increased competition. ICRA senior vice president commended that in view of tight liquidity conditions in the past, airline strategies have moved from chasing market share to one focused on enhancement of profitability resulting in route rationalisation and cutting down on capacity expansion as well as fleet rationalisation and renegotiation of maintenance contracts.


2)   India will grow by what percent in 2016-2017, said ICRA?

a. 7.6
b. 7.7
c. 7.8
d. 7.9
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 7.7

Explanation:
Indian economy will grow 7.7% in 2016-2017, according to rating agency ICRA. It projected Indian economic growth to improve to 7.7% in the coming fiscal led by domestic consumption demand against the backdrop of OROP recommendations and 7th Pay Commission. The agency also said that though fresh project pipelines appear robust, commencement of work will lag announcement provided moderate capacity utilisation is there in some sectors.