MCQ 1: Electronics Exports & Industrial Policy
India’s electronics exports crossed USD 47 billion in 2025 mainly due to which factor?
A. Reduction in customs duties on imports
B. Expansion of Free Trade Agreements
C. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme boosting smartphone exports
D. Increase in domestic consumption
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
Smartphone exports contributed nearly two-thirds of electronics exports under the PLI scheme , highlighting the success of Make in India and integration into global value chains .
MCQ 2: Manufacturing Competitiveness
India ranked 6th among 11 Asian countries in the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026 primarily indicates:
A. Decline in manufacturing output
B. Strong performance in labour productivity
C. Steady growth with gaps in logistics and technology depth
D. Dominance in high-end semiconductor manufacturing
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
India’s rank reflects moderate competitiveness , but gaps remain in logistics efficiency, cost competitiveness, and advanced manufacturing technologies , relevant to China+1 strategy .
MCQ 3: Irrigation & Regional Development
The Bembla River Irrigation Project is especially important for which region?
A. Marathwada
B. Konkan
C. Vidarbha
D. Western Maharashtra
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
Located in Yavatmal district , the project targets Vidarbha’s chronic drought issues , aiding irrigation-led agricultural productivity and regional balance.
MCQ 4: Blue Economy
India’s first open-sea marine fish farming project signifies which major shift?
A. Inland fisheries to brackish water aquaculture
B. Coastal aquaculture to open-ocean farming
C. Capture fisheries to river ranching
D. Traditional fishing to deep-sea trawling
? Answer: B
?? Explanation:
The project marks a transition from near-shore coastal aquaculture to open-ocean farming , supporting the Blue Economy , sustainability, and protein security.
MCQ 5: Mining & Circular Economy
India’s first Tailings Policy is primarily aimed at:
A. Expanding coal mining
B. Reducing mining exports
C. Recovering critical minerals from mining waste
D. Privatizing mining leases
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
The policy enables recovery of critical and strategic minerals from tailings and mine dumps , promoting green mining and a circular economy .
MCQ 6: Banking–State Collaboration
The SBI–Tamil Nadu MoU under the Corporate Salary Package mainly focuses on:
A. Agricultural credit expansion
B. Employee pension reforms
C. Enhanced financial services for State PSUs
D. Municipal bond financing
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
The MoU improves salary-linked banking benefits for state PSU employees , showcasing bank–state cooperation in financial inclusion.
MCQ 7: Green Finance & IFSCs
IREDA’s IFSC subsidiary sanctioning its first international green loan highlights:
A. Shift from domestic to retail lending
B. India’s growing role in global climate finance
C. Decline in renewable energy investments
D. Reduction in sovereign borrowing
? Answer: B
?? Explanation:
The move strengthens India’s position in global green finance , leveraging IFSCs to mobilize climate-aligned capital.
MCQ 8: Corporate Governance
Reappointment of Sandeep Bakshi as ICICI Bank’s CEO is significant because it ensures:
A. Government control over private banks
B. Leadership continuity and governance stability
C. Expansion of public sector banking
D. Immediate merger with another bank
? Answer: B
?? Explanation:
Continuity at the top supports institutional stability , investor confidence, and long-term strategic execution.
MCQ 9: Polity & Anti-Corruption Framework
The appointment of a Vigilance Commissioner under Section 4(1) of the CVC Act, 2003 reinforces:
A. Judicial independence
B. Parliamentary supremacy
C. Institutional oversight and anti-corruption mechanisms
D. Federal fiscal relations
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
The CVC is a statutory body central to anti-corruption vigilance , making this relevant for Polity static + current affairs linkage .
MCQ 10: Consumer Protection & Digital Commerce
The CCPA’s suo motu action against illegal walkie-talkie sales reflects which regulatory objective?
A. Price control in e-commerce
B. Promotion of domestic manufacturing
C. Consumer safety and telecom law enforcement
D. Export regulation
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
Unauthorized devices pose security and consumer risks , invoking Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and telecom compliance.
MCQ 11: Maritime Security Cooperation
Exercise DOSTI-17 primarily strengthens:
A. Naval warfare preparedness
B. Submarine operations
C. Maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean
D. Space-based surveillance
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
DOSTI enhances coastal security cooperation among India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives under the SAGAR doctrine .
MCQ 12: Indo-Pacific Environmental Security
India–Japan Coast Guard HNS drills focus on preparedness against:
A. Piracy
B. Oil price shocks
C. Hazardous and noxious substance spills
D. Cyber threats
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
HNS drills improve marine environmental safety , a growing concern in Indo-Pacific maritime governance .
MCQ 13: Sports & Soft Power
Month: Current Affairs - Jan 21, 2026
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