1. India will begin its next population census from which date?
A. March 1, 2026
B. April 1, 2026
C. May 1, 2026
D. June 1, 2026
✅ Answer: B
(India starts census from April 1, 2026)
2. Which scheme was launched to support exporters facing logistics disruptions?
A. PRAGATI
B. RELIEF
C. SHAKTI
D. UDAAN
✅ Answer: B
3. PRARAMBH 2026 initiative is related to:
A. Defence
B. Education
C. Tax awareness
D. Health
✅ Answer: C
4. Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme (MCGS) is implemented by:
A. RBI
B. NABARD
C. SIDBI
D. NCGTC
✅ Answer: D
5. India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating:
A. Australia
B. England
C. New Zealand
D. Pakistan
✅ Answer: C
6. Who was the Man of the Match in T20 World Cup 2026 final?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Virat Kohli
C. Jasprit Bumrah
D. Kane Williamson
✅ Answer: C
7. India will host World Indoor Athletics Championships in:
A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2028
D. 2030
✅ Answer: C
8. Goldman Sachs revised India’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to:
A. 7.5%
B. 6.5%
C. 5.9%
D. 4.8%
✅ Answer: C
9. Which strait became crucial in the 2026 global oil crisis?
A. Malacca Strait
B. Strait of Hormuz
C. Bering Strait
D. Gibraltar Strait
✅ Answer: B
10. Project Insight is related to:
A. Education reform
B. AI-based tax monitoring
C. Defence
D. Space research
✅ Answer: B
11. India became the world’s most populous country in:
A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 2023
D. 2024
✅ Answer: C
12. Which event celebrates women leadership and impact in 2026?
A. G20 Summit
B. Times Power Women Conclave
C. BRICS Summit
D. Startup India Summit
✅ Answer: B
13. Which ministry launched PRARAMBH 2026?
A. Finance Ministry
B. Commerce Ministry
C. Defence Ministry
D. Education Ministry
✅ Answer: A
14. India is reconsidering energy ties with which country in 2026?
A. USA
B. China
C. Russia
D. Japan
✅ Answer: C
15. Which global issue impacted India’s economy in March 2026?
A. Arctic melting
B. Iran conflict & oil disruption
C. US elections
D. Brexit
✅ Answer: B
16. RELIEF scheme is associated with:
A. Farmers
B. Exporters
C. Students
D. Women
✅ Answer: B
17. Which organization released World Obesity Atlas 2026?
A. WHO
B. UNICEF
C. World Obesity Federation
D. UNDP
✅ Answer: C
18. India ranks globally in childhood obesity crisis:
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 5th
✅ Answer: B
19. Which system is used for tracking tax evasion using AI?
A. DigiLocker
B. Aadhaar
C. Project Insight
D. GSTN
✅ Answer: C
20. Which region faced geopolitical tensions affecting India’s oil supply?
A. Europe
B. West Asia
C. Africa
D. Latin America
✅ Answer: B
21. Which parliament issue caused adjournment in Lok Sabha?
A. Budget protest
B. West Asia crisis debate
C. Farm bill
D. GST reform
✅ Answer: B
22. Which initiative uses big data analytics for governance?
A. Startup India
B. Digital India
C. Project Insight
D. Make in India
✅ Answer: C
23. Which act is also called Merchant Marine Act of 1920?
A. Jones Act
B. Sherman Act
C. Clayton Act
D. Glass-Steagall Act
✅ Answer: A
24. India sent medical aid to which country in March 2026?
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Israel
D. Syria
✅ Answer: B
25. Which technology is being used in India’s census 2026?
A. Blockchain
B. Manual survey
C. Digital data recording
D. Satellite mapping
✅ Answer: C
26. Which country allowed Indian vessels limited passage through the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Iran
C. UAE
D. Oman
✅ Answer: B
27. Which global investment bank warned about currency strain in India in 2026?
A. Morgan Stanley
B. Goldman Sachs
C. JP Morgan
D. HSBC
✅ Answer: B
28. The RELIEF scheme primarily supports which sector?
A. Agriculture
B. Export sector
C. IT sector
D. Banking
✅ Answer: B
29. Which Indian ministry is responsible for export promotion policies?
A. Finance Ministry
B. Commerce and Industry Ministry
C. External Affairs Ministry
D. Agriculture Ministry
✅ Answer: B
30. Which country is central to the 2026 West Asia geopolitical tensions?
A. Turkey
B. Iran
C. Qatar
D. Jordan
✅ Answer: B
31. Which organization manages India’s foreign exchange reserves?
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. NABARD
D. SIDBI
✅ Answer: B
32. Which sector was most affected by global oil price fluctuations in 2026?
A. IT
B. Banking
C. Energy
D. Tourism
✅ Answer: C
33. Which data system is used to track high-value financial transactions in India?
A. Aadhaar
B. PAN
C. Project Insight
D. DigiLocker
✅ Answer: C
34. Which international body focuses on childhood obesity issues?
A. WHO
B. UNICEF
C. World Obesity Federation
D. World Bank
✅ Answer: C
35. India’s rank in global population as of 2026 is:
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
✅ Answer: A
36. Which scheme is linked with credit guarantee for MSMEs?
A. MUDRA
B. MCGS
C. PMJDY
D. Stand-Up India
✅ Answer: B
37. Which type of technology is used in Project Insight?
A. Blockchain
B. Artificial Intelligence
C. Robotics
D. IoT
✅ Answer: B
38. Which event is linked to women empowerment recognition in India?
A. NITI Aayog Summit
B. Times Power Women Awards
C. G20 Summit
D. Startup Expo
✅ Answer: B
39. India’s economic growth is mainly measured using:
A. CPI
B. WPI
C. GDP
D. IIP
✅ Answer: C
40. Which sector contributes the most to India’s GDP?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Services
D. Mining
✅ Answer: C
41. Which organization regulates banking in India?
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. IRDAI
D. PFRDA
✅ Answer: B
42. Which region is also known as the Middle East?
A. East Asia
B. West Asia
C. Central Asia
D. South Asia
✅ Answer: B
43. Which Indian program promotes digital governance?
A. Make in India
B. Digital India
C. Skill India
D. Startup India
✅ Answer: B
44. Which global issue affects fuel prices directly?
A. Climate change
B. Oil supply disruption
C. Trade deficit
D. Inflation
✅ Answer: B
45. Which Indian ID system is used for identity verification?
A. PAN
B. Aadhaar
C. Voter ID
D. Passport
✅ Answer: B
46. Which sector includes exports and imports?
A. Primary sector
B. Secondary sector
C. Tertiary sector
D. External sector
✅ Answer: D
47. Which Indian body handles taxation policies?
A. RBI
B. CBDT
C. SEBI
D. NITI Aayog
✅ Answer: B
48. Which type of inflation is caused by rising demand?
A. Cost-push inflation
B. Demand-pull inflation
C. Hyperinflation
D. Core inflation
✅ Answer: B
49. Which factor affects exchange rates most?
A. Population
B. Interest rates
C. Education
D. Tourism
✅ Answer: B
50. Which economic indicator shows industrial performance?
A. CPI
B. GDP
C. IIP
D. WPI
✅ Answer: C
