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1. The MSME Technology Centre inaugurated in September 2026 with a focus on Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) is located at:

2. Which organisation is correctly associated with India’s becoming the 13th country authorised to issue globally accepted certificates for domestically tested measuring instruments?

3. Under the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, which time standard is mandated as the single reference for legal, administrative, commercial and official purposes across India?

4. The ‘One Nation, One Time’ framework is best understood as seeking to strengthen which of the following?

5. Which statement about INS Nipun is correct?

6. Which shipbuilder is associated with the indigenous Diving Support Vessel programme that includes INS Nipun?

7. C-DOT’s 43rd Foundation Day in 2026 highlighted how many indigenous quantum-secure technology products?

8. C-DOT, India’s autonomous telecom R&D institution, was established in which year?

9. India and Uzbekistan set what bilateral trade target for 2030?

10. The Chennai rainfall-based weather derivatives contract highlighted in 2026 was launched by which exchange?

11. The rainfall-based derivatives contract associated with Chennai is primarily designed to help market participants manage risk linked to which weather system?

12. UPI 123PAY is built on a framework developed by which institution?

13. What is the principal inclusion objective of UPI 123PAY?

14. After its upward revision in August 2026, SBI Research projected India’s real GDP growth for FY2026-27 at approximately:

15. ‘Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031’ is primarily associated with development of which sector?

16. Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 was released at which location?

17. Which of the following is NOT logically part of the standardisation agenda under Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031?

18. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, fisheries development projects worth more than approximately what amount were highlighted for Lakshadweep?

19. The Exclusive Economic Zone associated with Lakshadweep is approximately:

20. Which ministry is directly associated with the shipbuilding and heavy-industries cluster initiative in Odisha?

1. Which pairing correctly describes PM SVANidhi’s progressively larger working-capital tranches and repayment periods?

2. An eligible street vendor receives the third PM SVANidhi tranche. Which maximum repayment tenure applies?

3. Which statement correctly captures the revised PM SVANidhi scheme’s lending horizon?

4. A policymaker wants to increase vendors’ digital credit access under restructured PM SVANidhi. Which measure most closely reflects that design?

5. Which pairing correctly identifies PM SVANidhi’s launch date and its nodal ministry?

6. The April-July 2026 discussion of electronic manufacturing distinguishes ECMS from final-product assembly. Which outcome is most directly targeted by ECMS?

7. Which combination accurately describes additional ECMS approvals announced on 17 August 2026?

8. Including previously approved projects, how many ECMS projects had been approved according to the 17 August 2026 release?

9. Why is it inaccurate to describe ₹69,548 crore as the investment of the 31 new ECMS projects alone?

10. The 17 August ECMS release quoted ₹7,877 crore of ‘current approvals’. What additional item helps reconcile this with ₹6,844 crore for 31 new proposals?

11. Which application of ECMS is most directly consistent with its supply-chain rationale?

12. How many direct jobs were expected from the 31 additional ECMS proposals reported in August 2026?

13. Which scheme is primarily concerned with electric-vehicle adoption, charging infrastructure and a domestic EV manufacturing ecosystem?

14. Under the applicable revised PM E-DRIVE rate for registered electric two-wheelers, which incentive specification is correct?

15. Suppose an otherwise eligible e-2W has a 3-kWh battery. Ignoring any other tighter price-based cap, what is the incentive at ₹2,500/kWh with a ₹5,000 per-vehicle ceiling?

16. Which statement about the ₹5,000-per-kWh e-2W incentive is accurate?

17. Which service-level benchmark is associated with Jal Jeevan Mission’s rural household tap-water objective?

18. A village reports universal piped connections but water is not delivered regularly. Which evaluation best aligns with Jal Jeevan Mission’s intended service outcome?

19. Which state was first to achieve 100% rural household tap-water coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission?

20. Which launch date is correctly associated with Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?

1. How many pillars were identified under the Semicon 2.0 programme?

2. Which of the following was NOT listed as a pillar of Semicon 2.0?

3. Which Semicon 2.0 pillar focuses on outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing and assembly, testing, marking and packaging facilities?

4. The new Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme was said to replace which earlier initiative?

5. What is the stated budget outlay of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme?

6. The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme is planned to run up to which financial year?

7. What is the primary objective of the Bhavya Rasayan initiative?

8. What does ABHA stand for?

9. How many digits are there in the ABHA unique digital health ID?

10. ABHA operates under which broader digital health initiative?

11. In agriculture, PRAGATI stands for which initiative?

12. According to the bioeconomy road map discussed, what is India’s target bioeconomy size by 2035?

13. What is the longer-term bioeconomy target mentioned for 2047?

14. Which national bio-mission focuses on taking synthetic biology innovations from laboratory to market?

15. Which body prepared the Roadmap for Building India as a Leading BioEconomy Powerhouse by 2035?

16. The EPFO’s Vishwas Scheme primarily aims to settle which type of disputes?

17. Mission Gold is associated with strengthening the value chain of which crop?

18. Mission Gold aims to strengthen which stages of the Lakadong turmeric value chain?

19. What investment amount was cited for expansion across 200 identified ITI clusters under PM SETU?

20. PM SETU follows which operational model for ITI upgradation?

21. What does PM SETU expand to in the context of skilling?

1. What is the total financial outlay of the Delhi-NCR Vehicle Replacement Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet in June 2026?

2. The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) functions under which ministry?

3. Mission Sneha Zari, launched in June 2026, is associated with the promotion of which product?

4. Mission Sneha Zari has been launched for a period of how many years?

5. Which Indian state produces nearly 90% of the world’s Muga silk?

6. Muga silk received India’s first Geographical Indication (GI) tag among which category?

7. Which ministry launched the Prime Minister Research Chair Scheme in 2026?

8. Where are the headquarters of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) located?

9. Which statutory body launched the Star NPS platform in June 2026?

10. PFRDA became a statutory body under which particular Act?

11. PRAN under the NPS, i.e. the Permanent Retirement Account Number, consists of how many digits?

12. Which state launched the HAWK (Hostile Activity Watch Kernel) system, India’s first judiciary-integrated wildlife offence management system?

13. HAWK was conceptualised during which wildlife protection operation?

14. Which of the following national parks is located in Kerala?

15. Which mountain range, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, runs through the state of Kerala?

16. In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan launched?

17. Under the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan, free antenatal care services are provided on which date of every month?

18. Which ministry implements the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan?

19. Under this initiative, a red sticker on the Mother and Child Protection Card indicates what?

20. The Extended Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan was launched in which year?

21. Janani Suraksha Yojana was launched in which particular year?

22. The Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative (LaQshya) was launched in which year?

23. As per its roadmap, India aims to build a semiconductor value chain worth approximately how much by 2035?

24. According to the NITI Aayog semiconductor roadmap, what share of the global semiconductor market does India aim to capture by 2035?

25. The India Semiconductor Mission functions under which ministry?

1. Which digital platform was launched during the 75th Anniversary celebration of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)?

2. Under the NRAI Grassroot Initiative (April 2026), how many students are targeted to be introduced to shooting before the 2028 Olympics?

A) 5 lakh B) 7.5 lakh students C) 6 lakh D) 10 lakh

3. The Namo Stall Scheme is linked to which government initiative?

A) PM SVANidhi (PM Street Vendor Atmanirbhar Nidhi) B) Stand Up India C) PM Vishwakarma Yojana D) Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana

4. In the first phase of the Namo Stall Scheme, how many stalls are allotted per vendor?

A) 3 stalls B) 10 stalls C) 15 stalls D) 5 stalls

5. Which Indian university ranked highest in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026?

A) IIT Indore B) Jamia Millia Islamia C) IISc Bangalore D) Shoolini University

6. Which university secured the first position in THE Asia University Rankings 2026?

A) NUS Singapore B) Peking University C) Tsinghua University D) University of Tokyo

7. How many Indian universities featured in THE Asia University Rankings 2026?

A) 95 B) 108 C) 128 universities D) 150

8. Where was the SCO Defence Ministers Meeting 2026 held?

A) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan B) Tashkent, Uzbekistan C) Astana, Kazakhstan D) Dushanbe, Tajikistan

9. India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in which year?

A) 2005 B) 2010 C) 2015 D) 2017

10. The RBI’s revised framework for NBFCs becomes effective from which date?

A) 1 April 2026 B) 1 July 2026 C) 1 June 2026 D) 1 October 2026

11. Under the RBI’s disaster relief framework, what is the opt-out period?

A) 135 days B) 45 days C) 90 days D) 180 days

12. SEBI’s PARRV (Passive Risk and Return Verification) role was assigned to which agency?

A) ICRA B) BSE C) CARE Ratings Limited D) NSDL

13. Who was appointed as the President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in April 2026?

A) Justice Dinesh Maheshwari B) Justice Anupendra Singh Grewal C) Justice Rituraj Awasthi D) Justice Sanjeev Khanna

14. DRDO and the Indian Navy tested the Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NSM SR) from which state?

A) Gujarat B) Tamil Nadu C) Kerala D) Odisha

15. The MIT Silicon Photonics PDK (Process Design Kit) consists of how many components?

A) 20 B) 30 C) 40 D) 50 components

16. Which company received approval under India’s Semiconductor Mission?

A) Tata Electronics B) Micron Technology C) Crystal Matrix Ltd D) CG Power

17. What is the total outlay announced for ECLGS 5.0 (Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme)?

A) Rs. 5,000 crore B) Rs. 18,100 crore C) Rs. 10,000 crore D) Rs. 25,500 crore

18. What is the central outlay for the Sarthak PDS (Public Distribution System) scheme?

A) Rs. 25,530 crore B) Rs. 18,000 crore C) Rs. 21,000 crore D) Rs. 30,000 crore

19. Which agencies jointly launched the SEHAT mission?

A) ICAR and CSIR B) NITI Aayog and DBT C) DST and DRDO D) ICAR and ICMR

20. What is the total outlay for Mizoram’s Ginger Mission?

A) Rs. 100 crore B) Rs. 125 crore C) Rs. 175 crore D) Rs. 200 crore

21. How many farming households are to be integrated under the Mizoram Ginger Mission?

A) 20,000 households B) 5,000 C) 10,000 D) 25,000

22. What is the target group of NHAI’s Project SAKSHAM?

A) Urban slum youth B) SHG women C) Farmer families near expressways D) Rural women near highway corridors

23. What is the total outlay of Nagaland’s Coffee Mission?

A) Rs. 100 crore B) Rs. 175 crore C) Rs. 150 crore D) Rs. 200 crore

24. What is the primary purpose of CBI’s AI chatbot ‘Abhay’?

A) Social media monitoring B) Bank fraud detection C) Verification of CBI notices and prevention of cyber scams D) Criminal record management

25. What is the total outlay for Tripura’s Mission Queen Pineapple?

A) Rs. 236 crore B) Rs. 175 crore C) Rs. 189.79 crore D) Rs. 250 crore

26. What is the full form of LPPI launched by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal during the 37th Foundation Day of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority in May 2026?

A) Logistics and Port Performance Indicator B) Logistics Planning and Port Integration C) Land and Port Productivity Index D) Logistic Port Performance Index

27. Where is India’s first SME-led semiconductor ATMP facility located?

A) Pune, Maharashtra B) Bhiwadi, Rajasthan C) Surat, Gujarat D) Noida, Uttar Pradesh

28. What is the total cost of Mission Arunachal Kiwi?

A) Rs. 89.75 crore B) Rs. 125 crore C) Rs. 167 crore D) Rs. 200 crore

29. How many companies were approved under the Critical Mineral Recycling Scheme (ISPCMR)?

A) 58 companies B) 45 C) 65 D) 75

30. What is the new base year adopted by MOSPI for Gross State Value Added (GSVA) calculations?

A) 2011–12 B) 2015–16 C) 2018–19 D) 2022–23

31. What is the name of India’s first AI air-powered UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle)?

A) Garuda B) Trinetra C) Kal Bhairav D) Vajra

32. Where is India’s first private marine gas turbine repair complex located?

A) Chennai B) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh C) Kochi D) Mumbai

33. Which valley is the site of India’s first geothermal power project?

A) Puga Valley B) Nubra Valley C) Zanskar Valley D) Suru Valley

34. Which Union Territory was notified for a new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project worth Rs. 1,975 crore?

A) Jammu & Kashmir B) Ladakh C) Chandigarh D) Puducherry

35. Which state became India’s first to achieve fully paperless judiciary?

A) Goa B) Himachal Pradesh C) Sikkim D) Uttarakhand

36. What is the funding pattern of PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana) Phase IV?

A) 50:50 B) 60:40 C) 70:30 D) 75:25

37. Which authority manages the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?

A) PFRDA B) RBI C) LIC D) SEBI

38. What is the annual premium for Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)?

A) Rs. 12 B) Rs. 330 C) Rs. 436 D) Rs. 20

39. Under the National Pension System (NPS) retirement income scheme, the age limit has been extended to?

A) 70 years B) 75 years C) 85 years D) 90 years

40. What is the total financial outlay of the BHAVY (Bharat Industrial Development Scheme) initiative?

A) Rs. 3,660 crore B) Rs. 50,000 crore C) Rs. 25,000 crore D) Rs. 40,000 crore

41. India’s projected real GDP growth for FY26 as per SBI research report was?

A) 7.2% B) 6.5% C) 6.8% D) 7.8%

42. India’s GDP forecast for FY27 as per the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (WESP 2026) is?

A) 6.2% B) 6.7% C) 6.8% D) 6.4%

43. Which country overtook India as the 5th largest stock market in the world?

A) South Korea B) Germany C) Taiwan D) Saudi Arabia

44. The 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue held in May 2026 was themed around?

A) Blue Economy and Sustainable Oceans B) Indian Ocean Region in a Transforming World C) Maritime Security and Regional Cooperation D) Climate Resilience and Ocean Governance

45. Which state topped the Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0?

A) Tripura B) Kerala C) Maharashtra D) Karnataka

46. India’s total remittance received in 2024 as per the IOM report was?

A) $112.5 billion B) $124.8 billion C) $145.3 billion D) $137.7 billion

47. What was the Rural Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in 2025 as per MOSPI data?

A) 38.4% B) 41.2% C) 45.9% D) 43.6%

48. India’s Total Health Expenditure as a percentage of GDP as per National Health Accounts is?

A) 2.14% B) 3.37% C) 2.85% D) 4.10%

49. According to CMFRI 2025 data, which state is the top marine fish producing state in India?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala C) Andhra Pradesh D) Gujarat

50. The RBI maintained a contingency risk buffer of what percentage of its balance sheet for FY 2025-26?

A) 4.5% B) 5.5% C) 7.5% D) 6.5%

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PIB April Current Affairs Practice Quiz Score: 0.00

1. What is the Repo Rate set by the RBI as per the April 2026 Monetary Policy?

4.75% 6.00% 5.25% 5.50%

2. What is the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) as per the latest RBI guidelines?

4% 3% 2.5% 3.5%

3. What is the CASA Ratio of Indian banks as of December 2025?

37.9% 42.5% 35.1% 40.0%

4. What does the abbreviation ‘PRAVAAH’ stand for in the context of RBI’s regulatory portal?

Portal for Regulatory Assessment, Verification and Automated Handling Process for Regulatory Approval, Verification and Automated Handling Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation and Authorization Hub Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation and Authorization

5. Which country emerged as India’s largest trading partner in 2026?

United States Japan China UAE

6. What is India’s approximate trade deficit with China as per 2026 data?

$89.5 billion $112.6 billion $75.3 billion $130.2 billion

7. Which country is the top source of FDI equity inflows into India for FY2026?

USA Mauritius Singapore UAE

8. Which Indian state received the highest FDI inflows in FY2026?

Maharashtra Gujarat Karnataka Delhi

9. What is the IMF’s projected GDP growth rate for India as per its World Economic Outlook (2026)?

7.1% 6.9% 6.2% 6.5%

10. What GDP growth rate did the Asian Development Bank (ADB) project for India in 2026?

6.4% 6.9% 6.6% 7.2%

11. What growth rate did UN ESCAP project for India’s GDP in FY2026?

6.4% 7.1% 6.9% 6.0%

12. What GDP growth rate did the World Bank project for India for FY2027?

6.5% 6.9% 6.6% 7.1%

13. What GDP growth rate for India did Morgan Stanley forecast for FY2027?

6.9% 6.2% 6.4% 7.0%

14. What is the SBI’s balance sheet target as a percentage of India’s GDP by 2030?

30% 20% 15% 25%

15. How many districts does SBI aim to expand its presence to as part of its strategic plan?

600 750 900 800

16. How many years has PM MUDRA Yojana completed as of 2026?

9 years 10 years 11 years 12 years

17. Until what date has the PME-DRIVE scheme’s subsidy for electric two-wheelers been extended?

December 31, 2025 July 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 September 30, 2026

18. Till what year has the PM KUSUM scheme’s project commissioning deadline been extended?

2029 2026 2028 2030

19. How many projects were approved under the Electronics Manufacturing Scheme (EMS/ECMS) in the 4th tranche?

35 22 40 29

20. What initiative did the World Bank launch to improve global water security?

Blue Planet Fund Aqua Forward Programme Water Forward Initiative Global Water Mission

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1. Under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, the Government of India aims to provide tap water connections to all rural households by which target year?

2026 2027 2028 2030

2. The Bharat Udyogi Vikas Yojana focuses on setting up plug-and-play industrial parks across India. What is the financial assistance provided per acre under this scheme?

₹50 lakh per acre ₹1 crore per acre ₹75 lakh per acre ₹1.5 crore per acre

3. The Small Hydro Power Development Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet has a target of achieving how much installed capacity by 2031?

1500 MW 1000 MW 1200 MW 2000 MW

4. The revised UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme has been extended to which financial year, continuing for a total duration of 10 years?

FY 2030-31 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35 FY 2035-36

5. The IVFRT (Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking) Scheme has been extended till which year with an outlay of ₹1800 crore?

March 2028 March 2029 March 2031 March 2030

6. The ‘Reform Express’ initiative launched by Indian Railways targets completing how many reforms in how many weeks?

25 reforms in 25 weeks 52 reforms in 52 weeks 100 reforms in 100 days 75 reforms in 75 weeks

7. According to India’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted to UNFCCC, India aims to reduce its emission intensity of GDP by what percentage by 2035 (compared to 2005 levels)?

33% 40% 47% 45%

8. What percentage of cumulative electric power does India’s updated NDC target to achieve from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources?

60% 40% 50% 70%

9. The National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge was launched by which organisation to promote climate-tech innovation in India?

SEBI RBI NITI Aayog NABARD

10. Uttarakhand became the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Which state became the second state to implement UCC?

Goa Gujarat Himachal Pradesh Madhya Pradesh

11. The National Dental Commission was established under which Act passed by the Indian Parliament?

National Dental Commission Act, 2023 National Dental Commission Act, 2020 National Dental Commission Act, 2022 National Dental Commission Act, 2024

12. The AI Skill Census initiative ‘SAKSHAM’, aimed at mapping artificial intelligence skills among citizens, was launched by which state government and targets which age group?

Karnataka, 20-45 years Telangana, 15-35 years Maharashtra, 18-40 years Tamil Nadu, 18-45 years

13. Digital tools for conducting Census 2027 have been developed by which organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology?

NIC C-DAC NASSCOM ISRO

14. The Government of India’s National Quantum Mission approved how many institutions to establish Quantum Technology Labs across the country?

10 institutions 15 institutions 20 institutions 23 institutions

15. India’s first Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant was established at which location?

Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Daman, Daman & Diu Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep Kavaratti, Lakshadweep

16. The ‘Dry Sky Park’ in Tamil Nadu, developed at a cost of ₹1 crore, is located at which hill station?

Yercaud Ooty Kolli Hills Kodaikanal

17. India’s first ‘LPG ATM’ has been launched under which brand name to enable consumers to refill LPG cylinders without the intervention of a delivery person?

HP Gas Express Bharat Gas Insta LPG Indane Smart Fill Green Gas Auto

18. Puducherry announced the development of an IT Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at an estimated cost of how much?

₹2000 crore ₹500 crore ₹1000 crore ₹1500 crore

19. The Asia-Africa Agri Alliance was established between which groupings of continents to strengthen agricultural cooperation?

South Asia and East Africa Southeast Asia and West Africa Central Asia and North Africa Asia and Africa

20. Romania signed the framework agreement for membership of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in which year?

2021 2022 2023 2024

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1. The Pilot MQCV (Mobile Quick Check Vehicle) Project was launched in which Indian state as part of counter-terrorism preparedness?

Gujarat Maharashtra Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh

2. PRAHAR, a significant counter-terrorism initiative of the Indian government, primarily focuses on which of the following objectives?

Border fencing and infrastructure development Counter-terrorism coordination, legal frameworks, and national resilience Nuclear deterrence strategy and missile testing Cyber warfare and digital intelligence gathering

3. The ‘Bangla Yuva Sathi Scheme’ launched by the West Bengal government is primarily designed to provide:

Monthly financial assistance to unemployed youth Free education up to Class 12 for rural youth Skill development training for industrial workers Housing assistance for economically weaker sections

4. What is the total budget allocation announced by the West Bengal government for the Bangla Yuva Sathi Scheme?

₹3500 crore ₹2000 crore ₹7500 crore ₹5000 crore

5. Punjab’s ‘Meri Rasoi Yojana’, announced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, provides free food kits to beneficiaries under which national programme?

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Antyodaya Anna Yojana National Food Security Act (NFSA) Mid-Day Meal Scheme

6. Under the Meri Rasoi Yojana, food kits are distributed to eligible beneficiaries at what frequency?

Monthly Quarterly Bi-monthly Annually

7. The CM Jan Sunwai Portal in Delhi, launched for public grievance redressal, was inaugurated by which official?

Arvind Kejriwal Atishi Marlena Rekha Gupta Saurabh Bharadwaj

8. The CM Pragati Portal is primarily used by the government for which administrative purpose?

Maintaining digital records of government land and buildings Tracking court cases related to government officials Monitoring implementation of flagship central schemes Online recruitment and HR management of government employees

9. UPI One World Wallet, launched by NPCI, is a unique digital payment solution that enables:

International remittances at zero transaction fee Cryptocurrency conversions through UPI interface Cross-border QR code scanning in ASEAN countries Cashless payments without requiring an Indian bank account or Indian SIM card

10. The AI Voice Platform ‘Vasera’, developed under the Digital India Bhashini Division, is primarily aimed at:

Monitoring social media content in regional languages Providing AI-based voice translation for Indian languages Automating government document processing Enabling voice-based tax filing in vernacular languages

11. The AI Impact Summit scheduled for 2027 will be hosted in which city?

Geneva Paris New York Singapore

12. Which country was selected as the host nation for the AI Impact Summit in 2026?

India Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates (UAE) France

13. Who was recognized as the youngest keynote speaker at the AI Impact Summit?

Aarav Mehta Ranveer Sachdeva Priya Sharma Arjun Kapoor

14. As per recent data, India’s foreign exchange reserves stood at approximately:

$650.3 billion ₹725.7 billion $810.2 billion $725.7 billion

15. Which of the following is NOT a component of India’s foreign exchange reserves as per the RBI classification?

Gold Reserves Special Drawing Rights (SDR) Reserve Tranche Position (RTP) with IMF Cryptocurrency holdings

16. The fiscal deficit target for Indian states in FY27 has been set at what percentage of GDP?

2.5% of GDP 3.5% of GDP 3% of GDP 4% of GDP

17. India’s state debt-to-GDP ratio for the year 2027 is projected at:

24.5% of GDP 29.8% of GDP 27.3% of GDP 32.1% of GDP

18. What was India’s GDP growth rate recorded for Q3 of FY26?

7.2% 6.4% 6.8% 7.8%

19. Which sectors were identified as responsible for a growth slowdown in India’s GDP performance for Q3 FY26?

Manufacturing and Mining IT and Pharmaceuticals Real Estate and Construction Agriculture and Services

20. The core sector growth rate recorded for January 2025 stood at:

2.5% 3.2% 4% 5.1%

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1. On which date is National Girl Child Day observed in India every year?

March 8 November 19 January 24 October 11

2. Which of the following schemes received an allocation of ₹3150 crore in the Union Budget 2025–26 for women’s safety and empowerment?

Mahila Samridhi Yojana Mission Shakti Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Nirbhaya Fund

3. What was the projected real GDP growth rate of India as per the Economic Survey 2026?

6.3–6.8% 5.8–6.0% 7.0–7.5% 8.0–8.5%

4. What was India’s average headline CPI inflation for the period April–December 2025?

5.8% 3.2% 6.2% 4.9%

5. Which sub-scheme under Mission Shakti specifically focuses on women’s safety and protection from violence?

Samarthya Ujjwala Sambal Saksham

6. The NAVYA initiative, which provides free online STEM education and mentoring for girls, targets which age group?

6–10 years 14–18 years 10–14 years 18–25 years

7. Which scheme promotes financial inclusion for girls and has over 4.2 crore active accounts as of 2024–25?

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana Kanya Sumangala Yojana Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Ladli Laxmi Yojana

8. What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025?

39th 35th 42nd 46th

9. Under the AICTE Pragati Scholarship scheme, how many scholarships are awarded annually to girl students?

2,000 3,000 5,000 4,000

10. Which scheme provides residential schooling for girls from educationally backward blocks and marginalised communities?

Samagra Shiksha Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) Kendriya Vidyalaya Scheme National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship

11. What was India’s total merchandise exports in 2025?

$437 billion $350 billion $400 billion $500 billion

12. What is the repo rate as maintained by the Reserve Bank of India as of December 2025?

5.50% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50%

13. How many workers were registered on the e-Shram portal as of January 2026?

25 crore 32 crore 30 crore 38 crore

14. What was the GST collection growth rate during April–December 2025 compared to the previous year?

8.5% 11.8% 13.5% 10.2%

15. What was India’s combined fiscal deficit of states as a percentage of GDP in FY 2025–26?

2.2% 3.1% 3.5% 2.8%

16. What were India’s foreign exchange reserves as of January 2026?

$550 billion $620 billion $640 billion $680 billion

17. What was the credit growth rate for MSMEs as of November 2025?

10.5% 14.2% 17.8% 22.3%

18. What was India’s unemployment rate as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data for December 2025?

4.1% 3.2% 5.0% 6.3%

19. By how much did India’s government debt-to-GDP ratio decline from 2020 to 2025?

2 percentage points 4 percentage points 8 percentage points 6 percentage points

20. What was the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for December 2025?

3.2% 4.8% 5.7% 7.1%

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What does the PIB September Current Affairs 2026 Quiz cover?

The PIB September Current Affairs 2026 Quiz covers important government updates, schemes, reports, economic developments, technology, defence, and national and international affairs released during September 2026. It is designed to help aspirants revise important facts in an exam-oriented format. PIB’s September coverage included topics such as PM Vishwakarma, PMAY-U, semiconductors, BRICS, Blue Economy, ECLGS 5.0, GDP, and Districts as Export Hubs.

• Government schemes and initiatives such as PM Vishwakarma, PMAY-U, ECLGS 5.0, Vibrant Villages Programme, and Districts as Export Hubs.
• Economy and banking including GDP, industrial production, inflation, EPFO updates, and financial developments.
• Science and technology including semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
• Defence and national security including defence initiatives, military exercises, and indigenous technology.
• Agriculture and rural development covering farmers, fisheries, traditional artisans, and rural livelihood initiatives.
• Social sector and welfare including nutrition, healthcare, education, employment, and inclusion-related updates.
• International affairs including BRICS, bilateral relations, global developments, and international organisations.
• Reports and important data released by PIB, MoSPI, NITI Aayog, and other government bodies.
• Important appointments, awards, and major events relevant to competitive examinations.
• Important facts and figures such as scheme outlays, targets, rankings, dates, and key milestones.

What does the PIB August Current Affairs 2026 Quiz cover?

The PIB August Current Affairs 2026 Quiz covers important government schemes, policy updates, economic initiatives, and key developments reported by the Press Information Bureau during August 2026. The quiz includes topics such as:

• PM SVANidhi – loan tranches, repayment periods, lending period, digital credit access, launch date and nodal ministry.
• Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) – August approvals, investment, number of projects, employment generation and domestic electronics supply chains.
• PM E-DRIVE – EV adoption, electric two-wheeler incentives, charging infrastructure and the domestic EV manufacturing ecosystem.
• Jal Jeevan Mission – rural tap-water coverage, service benchmarks and functional household tap-water supply.
• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – launch date and financial inclusion-related developments.

What does the PIB July Current Affairs 2026 Quiz cover?

The PIB July Current Affairs 2026 Quiz covers important national and international developments relevant to competitive examinations. The questions are based on important government updates, reports, rankings, schemes, economic developments, and other current affairs discussed during July 2026.

Section	What You Will Learn
Economy & Banking	Export data, services sector developments, investment trends, economic indicators and important financial updates
Reports & Rankings	Global Liveability Index, Brand Finance India 100, Henley Passport Index and other important reports
Government Schemes	PM SETU, RKVY, PMKSY and other government initiatives and programmes
Education	UDISE+ 2025–26, school education indicators, enrolment, dropout and pupil-teacher ratio
Digital India	IndiaAI Mission, BharatNet, UPI, semiconductor initiatives and digital infrastructure
Agriculture	RKVY, PMKSY, irrigation initiatives and agriculture-related government programmes
International Affairs	Global rankings, international reports and important developments involving India and other countries
Appointments	Important appointments and changes in senior government and institutional positions
Infrastructure & Industry	Semiconductor projects, ITI modernization, investment pipeline and infrastructure development
Social Sector	Education, skill development, welfare initiatives and other development-focused government programmes

What does the PIB June Current Affairs 2026 quiz cover?

The PIB June Current Affairs 2026 Quiz covers the most important events and government announcements from June 2026 that are relevant for competitive exams. The quiz is prepared using official PIB releases and other reliable sources, making it useful for both prelims and mains examinations.

Section	What You Will Learn
Economy & Banking	RBI reports, exports, financial stability, trade, economic indicators, World Bank developments
Government Schemes	Important central government initiatives, ministry updates, welfare programmes and policy decisions
International Reports	Global rankings, sustainability reports, Future Skills Index, SIPRI Yearbook and other international publications
Education	University rankings, school awards, education reports and higher education developments
Defence & Security	Defence expenditure, military reports, nuclear updates and strategic developments
Environment & SDGs	Climate initiatives, sustainability rankings, biodiversity and Sustainable Development Goals
Science & Technology	Digital initiatives, innovation, AI, research and technology-related developments
International Affairs	Global partnerships, international organisations, bilateral agreements and important global events
Awards & Appointments	National and international awards, important appointments and recognitions released during June 2026

What are the most important PIB May 2026 current affairs topics?

The PIB May 2026 current affairs focus on key areas that are highly relevant for banking and government examinations. These include macroeconomic indicators, regulatory updates, global rankings, and government schemes. The major focus areas are factual recall-based questions such as GDP growth, inflation, RBI policy changes, and international economic reports.

Category	Key Points
RBI Updates	NBFC regulatory amendments effective from 1st July 2026
Economy	Inflation around 5.1%, GDP forecasts between 6%–7.2%
SEBI	AI-based cyber security risk framework and verification systems
Global Reports	IMF, World Bank, UN DES economic outlook
Schemes	Rural development and MSME-related initiatives
Defence	Missile tests, India–Japan agreements

Why PIB Current Affairs is important in 2026?

In 2026, the exam trend continues to focus heavily on current affairs, especially questions based on government schemes and economic reports. PIB updates help candidates:

• Stay updated with authentic government information
• Strengthen General Awareness section
• Prepare for descriptive and objective questions
• Improve revision with short and reliable notes

Key areas covered in Today’s PIB updates

Today’s PIB current affairs generally include important sectors such as:

• Government schemes and policy launches
• Economic outlook and inflation updates
• Defence operations and security initiatives
• Infrastructure and development projects
• International cooperation and agreements

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How to use PIB for exam preparation?

To make the most of PIB current affairs:

• Read updates daily and note important points
• Focus on keywords like scheme name, ministry, and purpose
• Revise weekly for better retention
• Connect news with static GK topics

Also Check: What toppers do differently while preparing PIB for RBI Grade B?

Why is PIB so important for competitive exams?

PIB is one of the most important sources because it provides official and exam-relevant information on government schemes, policies, and key data. Many questions in the exam, especially in Phase 2 or Mains, are directly based on these updates. If you prepare PIB in a focused way, it can become a scoring area and help you gain an edge over other aspirants.

What to study from PIB	What you should focus on	Why it is important for exam
Government schemes	Scheme name, objective, target group, ministry	Questions are often asked on purpose and beneficiaries of schemes
Numbers and data	Budget/outlay, number of beneficiaries, targets, coverage	Direct questions are asked on figures and data points
Timelines	Launch date, duration, deadlines	Used in fill in the blanks and factual questions
Key features	Main benefits, special highlights of schemes	Helps in statement-based questions
Reports and updates	Achievements, progress, latest developments	Useful for both objective and descriptive answers

FAQs

1. What is PIB Current Affairs?

PIB Current Affairs refers to official news and updates released by the Press Information Bureau of India.

2. Why is PIB important for exams?

It provides authentic government information that is often asked in competitive exams.

3. Who releases PIB updates?

The Press Information Bureau under the Government of India releases PIB updates.

4. What type of news is covered in PIB?

It covers government schemes, policies, economy, defence, and national events.

5. Is PIB useful for banking exams?

Yes, it is highly useful for banking exams like RBI, SBI, and IBPS.

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