Question

    Outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surged ___ per cent in the April-September 2022.

    A 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 55 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 65 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surged almost 50 per cent in the April-September period of the current financial year as compared to the same period of the previous year. According to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India, resident Indians remitted $13.4 billion during the period as compared to $8.9 billion in the previous financial year.During the second quarter of FY23, remittances stood at $7.3 billion, compared to $5.2 billion a year ago. The data also showed that travel-related remittances were the highest in the July-September period followed by maintenance of close relatives.

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