Question: When is Indian Gold Coin was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
(a) 1 November 2015
(b) 2 November 2015
(c) 4 November 2015
(d) 5 November 2015
Ans: (d)
Related facts:
- On 27 October 2016 with an aim to drive awareness around Diwali on the availability of Indian Gold Coin, MMTC along with World Gold Council has launched a multimedia advertising campaign starting this week that includes newspapers, radio, digital and select cinema halls.
- More information on Indian Gold Coin can be accessed on www.indiangoldcoin.com or toll free number 1800 1800 000.
- The Indian Gold Coin is available in denominations of 5 gm and 10 gm coin and 20 gm bar.
- The coins are currently available at all MMTC outlets across India, along with select branches of seven Banks – Indian Overseas Bank, Vijaya Bank, Federal Bank, Yes Bank, Andhra Bank, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank.
- Indian Gold Coin is available at about 383 outlets across India now.
- Indian Gold Coin was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5th November, 2015.
- It is India’s first ever sovereign gold offering and only Gold Coin hallmarked by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for purity.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=152013
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/advertising/mmtc-with-world-gold-council-launches-drive-to-spread-awareness-about-indian-gold-coin/articleshow/55093398.cms