67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022

In the recent Union Budget, F.M. has increased the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) ……….. limit in the insurance sector from the present.

a50%
b62%
c74%✓ Correct
d100%
eNone of the above / more than one of the above

Explanation

In Budget 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 49% to 74%, which became effective from August 2021. In the Union Budget 2025-26, it was announced to increase it further from 74% to 100%.

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