This page has 50 current affairs MCQs of 2026 on the economic news of February to October 2026: RBI and SEBI decisions, the digital rupee and the first CBDC food-ration pilot, the Fiscal Health Index and the Economic Stabilisation Fund, offshore wind, solar and coal-gasification projects, the first private gold mine, new ports, bridges and water metros, GI-tagged exports, and the farm and animal-husbandry statistics of the year. Every question is in the statement, match-the-list or assertion-reason form that BPSC and the other state commissions use, is scored on the page with BPSC’s negative marking, and opens an explanation that gives the fact behind the right answer and why the wrong options are wrong.
It is one of five sets built from the same 250 questions, so there is no overlap between them: Awards, sports and persons in news; Science, technology and defence; International affairs, reports and environment; Polity, governance and schemes.
Why these questions
Economy current affairs is the block where BPSC mixes a number with a place: how many megawatts, off which coast, which state’s first. Each explanation below gives the figure and the location together, so the question can be answered either way it is asked.
BPSC’s prelims syllabus lists “current events of national and international importance”, and the 69th to 71st papers drew most of those questions from the twelve months before the exam. With the 72nd prelims postponed on 12 October 2026 and no new date yet, the window that matters runs from early 2026 to the exam, which is the period these sets cover. The questions were written for the BPSC and UPPCS pattern and fact-checked against official releases and press reports on 9 November 2026; the dates in the explanations are the dates of the events, not of the news reports.
How to use this set
- Take all 50 in 50 minutes, roughly the pace of the real paper. Mark (E) Not attempted rather than guess: a wrong answer costs one-third of a mark, a blank costs the same, and only E is free. The negative marking page explains the 2026 OMR rule.
- For statement questions, decide each statement before looking at the options; the options are built from the statements, so a firm “statement 2 is wrong” eliminates two of them at once.
- Read the explanation even when you were right. Most carry a second fact (the ministry, the previous winner, the rank last year) that is the obvious follow-up question.
- A score of 35 or more out of 50 is where you want to be a month before the prelims; below 25, read the monthly current affairs notes first and come back.
Economy Current Affairs 2026: Finance, Energy and Infrastructure: 50 questions
Economy Current Affairs 2026: Finance, Energy and Infrastructure
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Economy, finance, trade and reports16 questions
1. With reference to the organisational structure of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), consider the following statements: 1. Swaminathan Janakiraman was recently reappointed as a Deputy Governor of the RBI. 2. Under the provisions of the RBI Act, 1934, the Central Board can comprise of not more than three Deputy Governors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (A) Only 1
Statement 1 is correct. The Central Government reappointed Swaminathan Janakiraman as RBI Deputy Governor for two years with effect from 26 June 2026. • Statement 2 is incorrect. Section 8(1)(a) of the RBI Act provides for a Governor and not more than four Deputy Governors, not three.
2. With reference to the expansion of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) globally, consider the following statements: 1. In June 2026, NIPL launched real-time QR-based UPI payment services in New Delhi, India. 2. As of June 2026, UPI was accepted for merchant payments in exactly nine foreign countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) Only 2
Statement 1 is incorrect. In June 2026, NIPL and ACLEDA Bank launched UPI acceptance in Cambodia, with the formal ceremony taking place in Phnom Penh, not New Delhi. It enabled Indian travellers to make QR-based payments at more than 4.5 million Cambodian merchants. • Statement 2 is correct for merchant UPI acceptance. Cambodia became the ninth foreign country where Indian travellers could make merchant UPI payments, joining Singapore, UAE, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar and Sri Lanka. Important Note: Greece subsequently joined for cross-border remittances, not ordinary merchant QR acceptance. Thus, nine countries remains correct if the question specifically refers to merchant UPI acceptance.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the 'GARUDA' framework approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): 1. It introduces a green-channel mechanism to expedite the rollout of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) schemes upon document acknowledgement. 2. It aims to eliminate post-facto regulatory compliances for AIFs operating in the capital market, making the process more efficient. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (D) Only 1
Statement 1 is correct. GARUDA stands for Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement. It expedites AIF scheme launches. Regular schemes may launch after 10 working days of filing, while eligible accredited-investor-only schemes, LVFs and Angel Funds can get faster or immediate rollout, subject to prescribed conditions. • Statement 2 is incorrect. GARUDA does not eliminate post-facto regulatory scrutiny or compliance. SEBI can continue post-facto scrutiny on a sample/risk-assessment basis, and irregularities can attract regulatory action.
4. With reference to the Ahimsa Index, consider the following statements: 1. It was launched by BSE Indices Limited. 2. The index is reconstituted semi-annually. 3. Companies classified in the Orange and Red bands under the Ahimsa Investment Movement framework are excluded. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Nifty500 Ahimsa Index was launched by NSE Indices Limited, not BSE Indices. • Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The index is reviewed semi-annually in March and September. Companies in the Orange and Red bands are excluded, leaving Green-band companies eligible.
5. With reference to the “Bank in a Box” initiative launched in 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It is aimed primarily at Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). 2. It provides shared facilities such as core banking, digital payments and cloud-based compliance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (A) Only 2
Statement 1 is incorrect. The initiative is aimed at Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) through the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC), not Regional Rural Banks. • Statement 2 is correct. “Bank in a Box” provides branches with shared core banking, digital-payment, cloud and compliance services at affordable rates.
6. India's first CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot under the Public Distribution System (PDS) was launched in which state?
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Answer: (C) Gujarat
The Government of India launched the country's first CBDC-based Digital Food Coupon pilot in Gujarat in February 2026. It integrates the RBI's Central Bank Digital Currency with the Public Distribution System to improve transparency and beneficiary empowerment.
7. Which one of the following best distinguishes the Digital Rupee from a conventional bank deposit?
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Answer: (D) Digital Rupee represents a direct liability of the central bank rather than a commercial-bank deposit.
A CBDC such as the Digital Rupee is a direct liability of the Reserve Bank of India, just as physical currency is. A conventional bank deposit is instead a liability of the commercial bank where the account is held.
8. With reference to an Internationally Recognized Certificate of Compliance (IRCC), consider the following statements: 1. These are central compliance elements under the Nagoya Protocol. 2. It also provides evidence that mutually agreed terms have been established. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) Both 1 and 2
Under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing, a permit made available to the ABS Clearing-House constitutes an IRCC. The certificate serves as evidence that genetic resources were accessed in accordance with prior informed consent and that Mutually Agreed Terms (MAT) were established.
9. Under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, the requirement of undertaking a “reasonable activity” for renewal purposes is linked to utilisation of at least:
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Answer: (C) ₹10 lakh of foreign contribution during the previous two financial years
The 2026 Rules define “reasonable activity” as utilisation of at least ₹10 lakh of foreign contribution during the preceding two financial years for the organisation's stated purpose.
10. In the context of recent economic and technology trends, the term 'Memflation' refers to:
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Answer: (B) Price surge and supply disruptions in memory chips such as RAM and SSD storage
“Memflation” refers to memory-price inflation, particularly sharp price increases and shortages affecting DRAM and NAND flash memory because of surging AI-infrastructure demand and constrained supply. Gartner projected significant DRAM and NAND price inflation during 2026.
11. With reference to higher education and advanced computing in India, consider the following statements: 1. NIELIT signed an MoU to establish India's first dedicated Quantum and AI university campus in Amaravati. 2. The campus is envisaged as a centrepiece or anchor of Andhra Pradesh's Quantum Valley initiative. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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Answer: (C) Neither 1 nor 2
Both statements are correct, so neither is incorrect. NIELIT and the Andhra Pradesh Government signed the MoU on 20 February 2026 for India's first dedicated Quantum and AI university campus in Amaravati. The official announcement describes Amaravati as the nucleus of the state's Quantum Valley initiative, with the NIELIT Quantum-AI campus serving as a major anchor.
12. With reference to the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It is annually released by the Reserve Bank of India. 2. In the overall ranking of major states, Odisha ranked first, followed by Goa and Jharkhand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (A) Only 2
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Fiscal Health Index is published by NITI Aayog, not the Reserve Bank of India. In the 2026 edition for FY 2023–24, the top three major states were Odisha (1st), Goa (2nd) and Jharkhand (3rd).
13. With reference to the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026–27 presented in the state assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The total budget size for FY 2026–27 was presented at ₹9,12,696.35 crore, making it the largest budget in the state's history. 2. The fiscal deficit for the financial year is estimated at about 4% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), exceeding the ceiling recommended by the 16th Finance Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (D) Only 1
Statement 1 is correct. According to the official Highlights of Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026–27 (presented on 11 February 2026): • Total Budget size for 2026–27: ₹9,12,696.35 crore • Budget size for 2025–26: ₹8,08,736.06 crore • The 2026–27 Budget is approximately 12.9% higher than the previous year's Budget Estimates. Statement 2 is incorrect. The estimated fiscal deficit is ₹1,18,480.59 crore, about 2.98% (roughly 3%) of the estimated GSDP, which is within, not above, the ceiling. The Sixteenth Finance Commission has recommended that the fiscal deficit of states be capped at 3% of their respective GSDP; its fiscal roadmap specifies a 3.0% ceiling for states in 2026–27.
14. Consider the following statements regarding the partnership to develop India's first AI-enabled state university: 1. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship partnered with Google Cloud and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU). 2. Chaudhary Charan Singh University is situated in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. In January 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Google Cloud and Chaudhary Charan Singh University announced a collaboration positioning CCSU as India's first AI-enabled state university pilot. CCSU is located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
15. Consider the following statements regarding the Economic Stabilisation Fund established in March 2026: 1. It was constituted by the Ministry of Finance with a total proposed outlay of ₹1 lakh crore. 2. It is specifically earmarked to absorb external macroeconomic shocks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct. The total proposed outlay is ₹1 lakh crore, with ₹57,381 crore included in the latest supplementary budget. The remaining amount is to come from savings of ministries and departments. • Statement 2 is correct. The fund aims to provide fiscal flexibility to respond to unexpected economic pressures, global headwinds, supply disruptions and related external shocks.
16. According to the Bihar Economic Survey 2025-26, the JEEVIKA programme had organised rural families into about how many self-help groups?
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Answer: (D) 11.03 lakh
The Survey, tabled with the 2026-27 state budget, reports that JEEVIKA (the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society) had organised about 1.40 crore families into 11.03 lakh self-help groups, with cumulative bank credit of Rs 59,156 crore. About 90 per cent of Bihar's population lives in villages, and JEEVIKA is the state's main rural-livelihoods platform.
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17. With reference to Mission Senehjori, consider the following statements: 1. It seeks to transform Karnataka Mulberry silk into a globally competitive luxury textile ecosystem. 2. The initiative is anchored by the Ministry of Textiles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (C) Neither 1 nor 2
Statement 1 is incorrect. Mission Senehjori focuses on Assam's Muga silk, not Karnataka's mulberry silk. • Statement 2 is incorrect. It is anchored by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) in convergence with the Assam Government, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles and other agencies. Its objective is to transform Assam's naturally golden Muga silk into a high-value, traceable and globally competitive luxury textile ecosystem.
18. With reference to the pilot launch of E85 Fuel by the Government of India, consider the following statements: 1. E85 fuel refers to a fixed blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. 2. Its rollout commenced at 100 retail outlets of public-sector oil marketing companies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Statement 1 is incorrect. India's E85 fuel is defined as containing 80–85% ethanol and 14–19% petrol, rather than a fixed 85:15 composition. • Statement 2 is incorrect. The rollout started at 48 retail outlets, with expansion planned later.
19. With reference to the export of GI-tagged agricultural products, the first commercial consignment of 'Tezpur Litchi' was exported to Dubai from which state?
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Answer: (A) Assam
APEDA facilitated the first export of one metric tonne of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai on 7 June 2026.
20. Consider the following statements regarding a major renewable-energy project in Uttar Pradesh: 1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the establishment of a 500 MW Solar Power Project in Sitapur. 2. The project will be developed by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). 3. The solar plant will be devoid of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (D) Only 2
Statement 1 is incorrect because the approved project is 250 MW, not 500 MW. • Statement 2 is correct. The project is to be developed through NTPC. • Statement 3 is incorrect because the project expressly includes an integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The project is being developed on approximately 850 acres of vacant defence land at Sitapur.
21. India's 7th Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), designed to provide precise forecasting for complex mountain weather, cloudbursts and landslides, was recently inaugurated in which of the following cities?
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Answer: (C) Jammu
India's seventh Regional Meteorological Centre was inaugurated at Jammu on 5 June 2026. It serves Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh and strengthens district-level forecasting, mountain-weather services and flash-flood/disaster warnings.
22. According to the Government's identified offshore-wind interventions, the 1,000 MW project receiving Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is divided between the coasts of which of the following states?
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Answer: (A) Gujarat and Tamil Nadu
The VGF scheme provides support for 1 GW of offshore wind capacity, comprising: • 500 MW off Gujarat. • 500 MW off Tamil Nadu. The Cabinet-approved VGF component for installation and commissioning is ₹6,853 crore.
23. Consider the following statements with reference to Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: 1. Recently, Bhagaiya Silk, Kuchai Silk, Munda Jewellery and Jharkhand Bamboo Craft were granted GI Tags. 2. India's Geographical Indications Registry is located in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (A) Only 1
Statement 1 is correct. All four traditional products from Jharkhand received GI recognition in 2026. • Statement 2 is incorrect. India's Geographical Indications Registry is located at Guindy, Chennai, and has all-India jurisdiction.
24. With reference to the Integrated Aqua Park announced in 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The foundation stone for an Integrated Aqua Park was laid in Meerut district. 2. It is being developed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. 3. A regional centre of the National Fisheries Development Board was inaugurated at Patna. 4. The project primarily focuses on marine cage fishing in the Arabian Sea. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (A) 2 and 3 only
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Integrated Aqua Park is at Vanasaur Fish Seed Farm, Bhojpur district, Bihar, not Meerut. • Statement 2 is correct. It is being developed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). • Statement 3 is correct. An NFDB Regional Centre at Patna was inaugurated alongside it. • Statement 4 is incorrect. The project is intended to strengthen Bihar's inland fisheries ecosystem, not Arabian Sea marine cage fishing.
25. With reference to the Jonnagiri Gold Mine, consider the following statements: 1. It is India's first private-sector primary gold mine operated on a commercial scale post-Independence. 2. The mine is located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The Jonnagiri project marked the beginning of India's first commercial-scale private-sector gold mining operation since Independence. It is located across Jonnagiri, Erragudi and Pagidirayi villages in Tuggali mandal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh.
26. Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched 'Bharat Taxi' service: 1. It is India's first driver-owned and zero-commission ride-hailing cooperative service. 2. It was launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 3. The service was first launched in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (C) Only 1
Statement 1 is correct. Bharat Taxi is India's first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, based on a driver-member or “Sarathi-owner” model, and follows a zero-commission model. It is operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited. • Statement 2 is incorrect. It was launched under the aegis of the Ministry of Cooperation, not the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. • Statement 3 is incorrect. Bharat Taxi was first rolled out in Delhi-NCR (soft launch in December 2025, formal launch on 5 February 2026) and later expanded to Gujarat, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Mumbai and other cities.
27. India's first 'Easy Connect' flight under the Hub-and-Spoke model was launched from which of the following airports?
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Answer: (D) Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi
On 25 June 2026, the Civil Aviation Minister launched India's first Easy Connect flight under the Hub-and-Spoke model from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi. The initiative seeks to provide seamless international connectivity from Tier-II and Tier-III cities through major aviation hubs.
28. With reference to India's first commercial-scale Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project, consider the following statements: 1. It is being established at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district of Odisha. 2. The project involves an investment of approximately ₹10,016 crore. 3. Coal gasification produces synthesis gas that can serve as a feedstock for products such as methanol, urea and ammonium nitrate. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (A) 1 and 3 only
Statement 1 is correct. The project is being established at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district, Odisha. • Statement 2 is incorrect. The investment is approximately ₹25,016 crore, not ₹10,016 crore. • Statement 3 is correct. Coal gasification produces syngas, which can be used to manufacture methanol, urea, ammonium nitrate, synthetic natural gas and other chemicals.
29. The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme was recently in the news for winning which prestigious award?
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Answer: (A) Food Planet Prize
APCNF won the 2026 Food Planet Prize, awarded by the Curt Bergfors Foundation. The programme was recognised for implementing natural, climate-resilient farming at a very large scale through farmer networks and women's collectives.
30. In the context of India's multi-state river disputes, which of the following groups of four states signed a historic agreement to resolve issues related to the Sardar Sarovar Project on the Narmada River?
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Answer: (A) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
The historic agreement involved the four Narmada Award beneficiary states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. It sought to settle long-pending payment and cost-sharing disputes relating to the Sardar Sarovar Project.
31. With reference to the Udmaroo Bridge, consider the following statements: 1. It has been constructed over the Shyok River. 2. It is located in Jammu and Kashmir. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (D) Only 1
Statement 1 is correct. The ₹27.18-crore Udmaroo Bridge has been constructed across the Shyok River. • Statement 2 is incorrect. It is situated in Nubra district of the Union Territory of Ladakh, not Jammu and Kashmir.
32. Killai, located in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, recently came into the spotlight for being:
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Answer: (C) Operationalized as Tamil Nadu's first Climate-Resilient Village
Killai, near the Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem in Cuddalore district, became Tamil Nadu's first fully operational Climate-Resilient Village. Its interventions involve mangrove restoration, water management, clean energy and climate adaptation.
33. With reference to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025, consider the following statements regarding Uttar Pradesh: 1. Uttar Pradesh emerged as India's largest milk-producing state in 2024–25. 2. The state alone accounts for more than 20% of the country's total milk production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (A) Only 1
Uttar Pradesh was India's largest milk-producing state in 2024–25, contributing 15.66% of national milk production. Rajasthan followed with 14.82%. Therefore, Uttar Pradesh's share was not more than 20%.
34. India's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), backed by an initial central assistance of ₹493 crore, is being established in:
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Answer: (D) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
The Department of Telecommunications and the Madhya Pradesh Government signed an MoU to establish India's first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone at Gwalior, with ₹493 crore of Central Government support for Phase I.
35. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to develop 5,000 MW of Floating Solar PV Projects across water bodies in India. 2. The projects are mandated to incorporate energy storage systems with a minimum storage capacity of two hours. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
PM-SSY targets 5,000 MW of Floating Solar PV capacity with co-located Energy Storage Systems having a minimum two-hour duration, equivalent to 10,000 MWh. Its total outlay is ₹5,070 crore.
36. With reference to Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration Scheme, consider the following statements: 1. It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. 2. Its approved outlay is ₹84,084 crore. 3. It is to be implemented through FY 2030–31. 4. It seeks to support offshore exploration, including deep-water and ultra-deep-water areas. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
All four statements are correct. The Cabinet-approved Central Sector Scheme has an outlay of ₹84,084 crore, runs up to FY 2030–31, and covers seismic surveys, deep-water and ultra-deep-water drilling and other offshore infrastructure.
37. With reference to India's Water Metro initiative, consider the following statements: 1. Kochi became India's first city to introduce a Water Metro system. 2. It uses electric-hybrid boats to provide urban connectivity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Kochi became India's first city with a Water Metro. The system uses electric-hybrid boats to provide sustainable connectivity between islands and mainland urban areas.
38. With reference to the Kalpasar Project, for which tripartite MoUs were signed between India and the Netherlands, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to create a massive freshwater reservoir in the Gulf of Khambhat. 2. The project will utilise surplus/runoff water from rivers including the Sabarmati, Mahi, Dhadhar and Narmada. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
The Kalpasar Project envisages a freshwater reservoir in the Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat. The government states that it will use runoff from the Sabarmati, Mahi and Dhadhar, supplemented by water conveyed from the Narmada. Two tripartite MoUs were signed with Dutch institutions Deltares and TU Delft in September 2026.
39. With reference to the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026 released by the MoEFCC/CPCB, consider the following statements: 1. Lucknow ranked first in the category of cities with a population of over one million. 2. The survey ranks cities purely on ambient-air-quality parameters, ignoring implementation of clean-air action plans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (A) Only 1
Statement 1 is correct. Lucknow topped the million-plus population category in Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026. • Statement 2 is incorrect. The survey does not rank cities purely by ambient pollution concentrations. It assesses measures addressing major pollution sources and the implementation of city-specific Clean Air Action Plans under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
40. In the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026, which of the following cities topped the category of cities with a population between 3 and 10 lakh?
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Answer: (A) Rourkela
Rourkela, Odisha, ranked first in the 3–10 lakh population category. Firozabad and Guntur jointly ranked second, while Amravati ranked third.
41. With reference to the Uttar Pradesh Private Business Park Development Scheme, 2025, consider the following statements: 1. It mandates approximately a minimum land allocation of 10 acres for each business park. 2. The parks will be managed/developed by private developers under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
The scheme provides for an approximately 10-acre minimum land parcel, subject to flexibility based on site conditions, and adopts the DBFOT model with private-sector participation.
42. The 'Arogya Van' initiative, which develops thematic plantations of medicinal trees on vacant land, is being implemented by the:
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Answer: (B) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
NHAI launched NHAI Arogya Van to create medicinal-tree plantations on vacant land parcels along National Highways, initially covering 17 parcels across several states.
43. With reference to the Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program (UPCAMP) finalized in March 2026, consider the following statements: 1. A financial agreement of around $300 million was signed between the World Bank, the Government of India, and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. 2. The program aims to establish approximately 200 new air-monitoring stations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. On 16 March 2026, the World Bank, Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh signed the agreement for the $299.66 million Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program. It includes the installation of almost 200 new air-quality monitors across the state.
44. Consider the following statements regarding an Indian Railway depot: 1. Kankaria Coaching Depot became India's first 'Water Neutral' railway depot. 2. It is located in Ahmedabad and functions under Western Railway. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Kankaria Coaching Depot in Ahmedabad, under Western Railway, became India's first water-neutral railway coaching depot by treating and reusing virtually all wastewater generated during coach washing and maintenance.
45. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Krishi Sakhi' initiative launched in 2026 for women farmers: 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. 2. It aligns with the UN declaration of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. 3. It focuses on improving rural women's participation in agriculture and access to crop-insurance schemes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: (B) 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect. The 2026 Krishi Sakhi initiative was launched by Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd. (AIC), a public-sector insurer under the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. It should not be confused with the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme (2024) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and the Ministry of Rural Development. Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The initiative aligns with the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 and includes workshops and awareness programmes on agriculture and crop-insurance schemes for women farmers.
46. Consider the following statements regarding the world's first OTEC-based desalination project in Lakshadweep: 1. It is being developed in Lakshadweep. 2. It produces potable water while using the temperature difference between warm surface seawater and cold deep seawater for ocean-thermal energy generation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) Both 1 and 2
The project is under development at Kavaratti, Lakshadweep. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) exploits the temperature difference between warm surface seawater and cold deep-sea water. The integrated project is designed to provide both renewable energy and potable water.
47. Which port became the first Indian major port to deploy Digital Twin technology for operational optimisation?
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Answer: (B) V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tamil Nadu
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Thoothukudi, became India's first major port to implement a Digital Twin platform. The platform creates a real-time virtual replica of port infrastructure and operations for predictive analytics, monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
48. With reference to dam safety and infrastructure monitoring in India, consider the following statements: 1. Union Minister C.R. Patil inaugurated the new office of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) in New Delhi. 2. On this occasion, an artificial intelligence-based platform named 'NETRA' (NDSA Engine for Tracking and Review using AI) was officially launched. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) Both 1 and 2
On 10 March 2026, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil inaugurated the new NDSA office at West Block-II, R.K. Puram, New Delhi. At the same event, he launched NETRA, which stands for NDSA Engine for Tracking and Review using AI. It is an AI-enabled platform developed by NDSA in collaboration with WESEE of the Indian Navy.
49. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Port of Refuge' (PoR) infrastructure introduced in India: 1. It provides emergency harbour facilities, repair berths and sheltering infrastructure for maritime vessels in distress. 2. Dighi Port on the east coast and Gopalpur Port on the west coast were designated as the first Ports of Refuge. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (D) Only 1
Statement 1 is broadly correct. A Port of Refuge is a designated place where vessels in distress can seek shelter and emergency assistance. Indian facilities include salvage, wreck removal, firefighting, pollution containment and emergency coordination. • Statement 2 is incorrect because the coasts are reversed. Dighi Port is on the west coast, while Gopalpur Port is on the east coast. These two sites were designated under India's first formal Port of Refuge framework.
50. With reference to the river-based lighthouse initiative, consider the following statements: 1. Foundation stones were laid for four river-based lighthouses along the banks of the Ganga River. 2. This marks the first time that navigational lighthouse structures have been set up along an inland waterway system in India. Which of the statements given above are not correct?
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Answer: (D) Only 1
Statement 1 is incorrect. The four riverine lighthouses are to come up on the Brahmaputra River, National Waterway-2, at Pandu, Bogibeel, Silghat and Biswanath Ghat, not on the Ganga. • Statement 2 is correct. This initiative marks the first time lighthouse infrastructure is being established on an inland waterway in India.
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