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Government Proposes Sale of 6.54% Stake in Life Insurance Corporation via OFS

The Government of India has planned an Offer for Sale (OFS) to dilute up to 6.54% equity stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
The structure includes a base offer of 2.5% with a green shoe option to unload an additional 4% depending on market interest.
This divestment is aligned with SEBI's Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) regulatory norm, requiring public holding to reach 10% by May 16, 2027.
At present, public shareholding in LIC stands at 3.5%, which will rise to 10% following the complete execution of the OFS.

Key Facts / Static GK

LIC Established: September 1, 1956
LIC Headquarters: Mumbai
LIC Chairman: Siddhartha Mohanty

Q Practice Quiz — 4 August 2026

1. Who among the following was recently appointed as Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India to oversee financial markets regulation and foreign exchange departments?

A Monisha Chakraborty
B Ashutosh Dixit
C Vishwesh Negi
D Narmdeshwar Tiwari
E Varsha Ashok Aglawe

Explanation: Monisha Chakraborty was appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), where she will supervise foreign exchange and financial markets regulation.

2. Who has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Iran?

A Vishwesh Negi
B Rajesh Kumar
C Ashutosh Dixit
D Manmohan Singh Liberhan
E Vinod Kumar

Explanation: Diplomat Vishwesh Negi, who was serving as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been designated as India's next Ambassador to Iran.

3. Which lake was recently declared as Arunachal Pradesh's first Ramsar site, making it the 101st Ramsar site in India?

A Surha Tal
B Glaw Lake
C Loktak Lake
D Deepor Beel
E Rudrasagar Lake

Explanation: Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh, situated within Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, was declared a Wetland of International Importance, taking India's Ramsar site total to 101.

4. Which bank recently introduced 'Specialé Senior Citizen Savings Account' and 'SavingsMax Account for Women'?

A State Bank of India
B HDFC Bank
C Karnataka Bank
D ICICI Bank
E Axis Bank

Explanation: HDFC Bank introduced two targeted savings products—Specialé Senior Citizen Savings Account and SavingsMax Account for Women—to cater to specific customer demographics.

5. What is the name of the new insurance digital platform launched by Karnataka Bank in collaboration with SprintMoney?

A KBL Digisure
B KBL Finsurance
C KBL InsureTech
D KBL SmartCover
E KBL LifeShield

Explanation: Karnataka Bank launched 'KBL Finsurance', a platform built by fintech SprintMoney, to integrate and automate insurance offerings across all branch locations.

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