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City Union Bank Signs Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as Brand Ambassador

City Union Bank (CUB) has announced the appointment of Indian cricketer Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja as its official brand ambassador.
The partnership is set for an initial tenure of two years to boost the bank's visibility across India.
CUB aims to leverage Jadeja's popularity to connect with a wider, diverse customer base and strengthen its pan-India presence.
This move is part of the bank's strategy to modernize its image and appeal to the younger demographic.
Brand endorsements in banking are a key marketing tool to build trust and expand retail footprints in competitive markets.

Key Facts / Static GK

City Union Bank HQ: Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
City Union Bank Founded: 1904

Q Practice Quiz — 26 March 2026

1. Under the CGSMFI 2.0 scheme, what is the specific guarantee percentage provided for small Microfinance Institutions (MFIs)?

A 70%
B 75%
C 80%
D 85%
E 90%

Explanation: According to the tiered guarantee coverage of the CGSMFI 2.0, Small MFIs receive an 80% guarantee, Medium MFIs receive 75%, and Large MFIs receive a 70% guarantee.

2. The newly established pilot plant at ARCI Hyderabad focuses on the production of which specific type of magnets?

A Alnico Magnets
B Samarium-Cobalt Magnets
C Ferrite Magnets
D Neodymium-Iron-Boron Magnets
E Ceramic Magnets

Explanation: The pilot plant established at ARCI under the Department of Science & Technology specifically focuses on Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) rare earth magnets.

3. Consider the following statements regarding the RRU-SSB MoU: 1. The MoU was signed in New Delhi. 2. RRU will provide academic accreditation to SSB training programs. 3. The goal is to align training only with vocational certificates, not degrees. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A Only 1
B Only 2
C 1 and 2 only
D 2 and 3 only
E All 1, 2, and 3

Explanation: Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the MoU aims to align training with Degree and Diploma courses, not just vocational certificates.

4. Which mobile application will serve as the initial platform for the voice-based commerce pilot project launched by Razorpay and Sarvam AI?

A PhonePe
B Indus App
C Google Pay
D |D) BHIM
E Sarvam Pay

Explanation: The Razorpay–Sarvam AI partnership for voice-based commerce will see its initial rollout on the Indus App.

5. The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL), which oversaw the FSI-BISAG-N MoU, is a statutory body under which act?

A Forest Conservation Act 1980
B Environment Protection Act 1986
C Wild Life Protection Act 1972
D Biological Diversity Act 2002
E Indian Forest Act 1927

Explanation: SC-NBWL is a statutory body established under the Wild Life Protection Act 1972, functioning to advise the government on wildlife and forest conservation.

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