IBPS PO General Awareness: Corporate Finance and Investment questions with solutions

Q1. HCL Technologies has announced a one-time special bonus of ₹700 crore to its employees globally in recognition of its recent milestone of crossing the _ mark in revenue for 2020.

1. 15 billion
2. 10 billion
3. 50 billion
4. 25 billion

Answer: 10 billion

The company announced the bonus after crossing the $10 billion revenue mark. This was reported as a major milestone for HCL Technologies in 2020. Hence, the correct option is 10 billion.

Q2. What is the term used for an investment made by an Indian company, which is owned or controlled by foreign investors, into another Indian company?

1. Upstream Investment
2. Side stream Investment
3. Downstream Investment
4. External Commercial Borrowings

Answer: Downstream Investment

When an Indian company that is owned or controlled by foreign investors invests in another Indian company, it is called downstream investment. The term describes the flow of investment from the foreign-controlled entity to another domestic company.