OTHERS (MISC)
Rankings
Hurun India Releases Women Leaders List 2026; Meena Bindra Claims Top Rank
The Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List 2026 honored 117 impactful women leaders across 12 diverse operational sectors.
Meena Bindra (Founder of BIBA, age 83) secured the 1st rank, followed by Tushara Shankar (Lupin) at 2nd and Rajni Bector (Cremica) at 3rd.
Paralympic gold medalist Avani Lekhara (age 24) emerged as the youngest leader in the Top 10, placing 6th overall, while archer Sheetal Devi topped the youngest leaders category.
At 86 years of age, Rajni Bector was recognized as the oldest prominent leader featured on the 2026 index.
Meena Bindra (Founder of BIBA, age 83) secured the 1st rank, followed by Tushara Shankar (Lupin) at 2nd and Rajni Bector (Cremica) at 3rd.
Paralympic gold medalist Avani Lekhara (age 24) emerged as the youngest leader in the Top 10, placing 6th overall, while archer Sheetal Devi topped the youngest leaders category.
At 86 years of age, Rajni Bector was recognized as the oldest prominent leader featured on the 2026 index.
Key Facts / Static GK
Hurun Report Headquarters: Shanghai, China / India Operations: Mumbai
BIBA Fashion Founded: 1988 by Meena Bindra
BIBA Fashion Founded: 1988 by Meena Bindra
Practice Quiz — 5 August 2026
Q1. Which of the following statements regarding the RBI's updated Bulk Deposit Interest Rate Directions 2026 is/are correct?
Answer: (B) Both statements I and II are correct — Statement I: The framework allows differential rates on bulk deposits based on LCR run-off rates from October 1, 2026. Statement II: Commercial banks and SFBs share a bulk deposit threshold of ₹3 crore, while RRBs have a threshold of ₹1 crore.
Q2. Under the revised CGSMFI 2.0 guidelines, what is the mandatory minimum combined allocation percentage of guarantee cover reserved for small and medium MFIs?
Answer: (C) 15% — Banks must now allocate at least 15% of the total guarantee cover under CGSMFI 2.0 to small and medium-sized MFIs, replacing the previous segregated structure of 5% and 10%.
Q3. Which agency constructed the new Income Tax Department office complex 'Aayakar Sindhu' inaugurated in Mumbai?
Answer: (B) Central Public Works Department (CPWD) — The 'Aayakar Sindhu' office complex in Nariman Point, Mumbai, was constructed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
Q4. Which Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) has partnered with Flipkart as the principal lending partner for 'Flipkart Pay Later'?
Answer: (B) PayU Finance — PayU Finance, the NBFC arm of PayU, serves as the primary licensed lender for the Flipkart Pay Later digital credit solution.
Q5. Which founding document led to the formal establishment of the Arctic Council in 1996?
Answer: (B) Ottawa Declaration — The Arctic Council was officially established in 1996 through the adoption of the Ottawa Declaration.
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