2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 201Consider the following statements regarding Tata Steel's acquisition of Thriveni Pellets:
1. CCI approved the transaction.
2. Tata Steel proposed to acquire a 50.01% stake.
3. The transaction value was ₹636 crore.
4. Thriveni Pellets and Brahmani River Pellets are engaged in iron-ore pellet production and sale.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Tata Steel द्वारा Thriveni Pellets के acquisition के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Transaction को CCI ने approve किया।
2. Tata Steel ने 50.01% stake acquire करने का प्रस्ताव किया।
3. Transaction की value ₹636 crore थी।
4. Thriveni Pellets और Brahmani River Pellets iron-ore pellets के production और sale में engaged हैं।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four statements are correct according to the PDF. CCI approved Tata Steel's acquisition of 50.01% in Thriveni Pellets for ₹636 crore. Thriveni Pellets and its subsidiary Brahmani River Pellets Ltd are engaged in producing and selling iron-ore pellets in India. The deal was originally announced in December 2025.
CCI approved Tata Steel's acquisition of what percentage stake in Thriveni Pellets?
CCI ने Tata Steel द्वारा Thriveni Pellets में कितने percentage stake के acquisition को approve किया?A. 49%B. 50%C. 50.01%D. 51.01%
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Answer: C
The Competition Commission of India approved Tata Steel's acquisition of a 50.01% stake in Thriveni Pellets. The transaction was valued at ₹636 crore and had originally been announced in December 2025. Thriveni Pellets and its subsidiary Brahmani River Pellets Ltd operate in the iron-ore pellet sector.
Consider the following statements regarding India's electronics sector:
1. Electronics exports crossed USD 47 billion in 2025.
2. Smartphone exports accounted for around USD 30 billion.
3. Electronics became India's third-largest export category.
4. India is described as the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
5. India has more than 300 mobile manufacturing units.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
India के electronics sector के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. 2025 में electronics exports USD 47 billion cross कर गए।
2. Smartphone exports लगभग USD 30 billion रहे।
3. Electronics India's third-largest export category बन गया।
4. India को world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer बताया गया है।
5. India में 300 से अधिक mobile manufacturing units हैं।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements match the source. Electronics exports crossed USD 47 billion in 2025, with smartphones contributing approximately USD 30 billion. Electronics became India's third-largest export category. India is described as the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer and has more than 300 manufacturing units nationwide.
India's electronics exports crossed what record value in 2025?
2025 में India's electronics exports ने कौन-सा record value cross किया?A. USD 37 billionB. USD 42 billionC. USD 47 billionD. USD 57 billion
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Answer: C
India's electronics exports crossed a record USD 47 billion, approximately ₹4.15 lakh crore, in 2025. Smartphone exports accounted for around USD 30 billion. Electronics had become India's third-largest export category, while domestic electronics production had risen to about ₹11.3 lakh crore in FY 2024-25.
Consider the following statements regarding FEDAI:
1. FEDAI was established in 1958.
2. It deals with rules for inter-bank foreign exchange transactions.
3. RBI recognised it as an SRO for all Authorised Dealers.
4. It has one year to align its governance with the Omnibus SRO framework.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
FEDAI के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. FEDAI की स्थापना 1958 में हुई थी।
2. यह inter-bank foreign exchange transactions के rules से संबंधित कार्य करता है।
3. RBI ने इसे all Authorised Dealers के लिए SRO के रूप में recognise किया।
4. इसे अपनी governance को Omnibus SRO framework के अनुरूप करने के लिए one year दिया गया है।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four statements are correct according to the source. FEDAI was established in 1958 and has historically functioned as a self-regulatory body for banks dealing in foreign exchange. RBI's formal SRO recognition requires it to align its governance with the Omnibus framework within one year and broaden membership to all types of Authorised Dealers.
RBI recognised which organisation as a Self-Regulatory Organisation for all Authorised Dealers?
RBI ने किस organisation को all Authorised Dealers के लिए Self-Regulatory Organisation के रूप में recognise किया?A. FEDAIB. SEBIC. NPCID. SIDBI
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Answer: A
RBI recognised the Foreign Exchange Dealers' Association of India, or FEDAI, as a Self-Regulatory Organisation for all Authorised Dealers. The recognition followed FEDAI's application under the Omnibus Framework for SRO recognition for Regulated Entities.
Consider the following statements regarding India's fisheries sector:
1. India is the world's second-largest fish producer.
2. India contributes 8% of global fish output.
3. Average aquaculture productivity reached 4.77 tonnes per hectare.
4. Seafood exports reached ₹62,408 crore in FY 2024-25.
5. Value-added seafood exports grew by 56% over the previous five years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
India के fisheries sector के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. India world का second-largest fish producer है।
2. India global fish output में 8% contribute करता है।
3. Average aquaculture productivity 4.77 tonnes per hectare तक पहुंची।
4. FY 2024-25 में seafood exports ₹62,408 crore तक पहुंचे।
5. Previous five years में value-added seafood exports 56% बढ़े।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements are supported by the source. India is the world's second-largest fish producer with an 8% share of global output. Average aquaculture productivity reached 4.77 tonnes per hectare. Seafood exports reached an all-time high of ₹62,408 crore in FY 2024-25, while value-added seafood exports grew by 56% over five years.
India's fish production increased to how much in FY 2024-25?
FY 2024-25 में India's fish production बढ़कर कितना हो गया?A. 157.75 lakh tonnesB. 177.75 lakh tonnesC. 197.75 lakh tonnesD. 217.75 lakh tonnes
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Answer: C
India's fish production increased to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25 from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying provided the data. India is described as the world's second-largest fish producer and contributes 8% of global fish output.
Consider the following World Bank growth projections mentioned in the source:
1. India FY26 — 7.2%
2. India FY2026-27 — 6.5%
3. India FY2027-28 — 6.6%
4. Global economy in 2026 — 2.6%
5. Global economy in 2027 — 2.7%
Which of the above are correctly matched?
Source में mentioned निम्नलिखित World Bank growth projections पर विचार कीजिए:
1. India FY26 — 7.2%
2. India FY2026-27 — 6.5%
3. India FY2027-28 — 6.6%
4. Global economy in 2026 — 2.6%
5. Global economy in 2027 — 2.7%
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से correctly matched हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five pairs are correctly matched with the figures in the source. The World Bank projected India's growth at 7.2% for FY26, 6.5% for FY2026-27 and 6.6% for FY2027-28. Global growth was projected at 2.6% in 2026 and 2.7% in 2027.
What growth rate did the World Bank project for India for FY26 according to the source?
Source के अनुसार World Bank ने FY26 के लिए India की कितनी growth rate project की?A. 6.5%B. 6.6%C. 7.2%D. 7.4%
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Answer: C
The World Bank projected India's FY26 growth at 7.2%, which was lower than the government's 7.4% estimate cited in the source. Growth was expected to moderate to 6.5% in FY2026-27 and then rise slightly to 6.6% in FY2027-28.
Which bank launched India's first solar-powered ATM van?
India की first solar-powered ATM van किस bank ने launch की?A. Tripura Gramin BankB. Assam Gramin Vikash BankC. Punjab Gramin BankD. Kerala Gramin Bank
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Answer: A
Tripura Gramin Bank launched India's first solar-powered ATM van. The initiative was recognised with the SKOCH Silver Award for governance and innovation. The source states that the initiative had been inaugurated by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 21 July 2023 and that three solar-powered ATM vans were operational.
Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026:
1. They were issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
2. They focus on guarantees involving non-residents.
3. Authorised Dealer Category-I banks are required to comply with them.
4. Quarterly reporting for Trade Credit guarantees was discontinued from the quarter ending March 2026.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026 के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. इन्हें Reserve Bank of India ने issue किया।
2. ये non-residents से जुड़े guarantees पर focus करते हैं।
3. Authorised Dealer Category-I banks को इनका compliance करना आवश्यक है।
4. Trade Credit guarantees की quarterly reporting quarter ending March 2026 से discontinue की गई।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four statements are correct. RBI issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026 for guarantees involving non-residents. Authorised Dealer Category-I banks must comply with the framework. The new regulations superseded earlier guarantee-related A.P. (DIR Series) circulars, and quarterly reporting of Trade Credit guarantees was discontinued beginning with the quarter ending March 2026.
Which brand secured India's first sound mark registration in the hospitality sector?
India के hospitality sector में first sound mark registration किस brand ने secure किया?A. TajB. OberoiC. ITC HotelsD. The Leela
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Answer: A
Indian Hotels Company secured trademark registration for the Taj sonic sound. According to the source, this became the first sound mark registration in India's hospitality sector. The registration protects Taj's distinctive sonic identity as a trademark and illustrates the growing importance of sound in brand recognition.
Skydo received final RBI authorisation to operate under which category?
Skydo को RBI से किस category के तहत operate करने की final authorisation मिली?A. Payment Aggregator-Cross BorderB. Small Finance BankC. Prepaid Payment Instrument IssuerD. Account Aggregator
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Answer: A
Skydo received final authorisation from RBI to operate as a Payment Aggregator-Cross Border, abbreviated PA-CB. Skydo is described as a cross-border payments platform for exporters. The authorisation is expected to support its expansion across exporters, MSMEs, freelancers and other payment use cases.
Consider the following statements regarding India's First Advance Estimates for FY 2025-26:
1. Real GDP growth was projected at 7.4%.
2. Manufacturing and construction were estimated to grow by 7%.
3. Real GVA growth was estimated at 7.3%.
4. Nominal GDP growth was projected at 8%.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
FY 2025-26 के First Advance Estimates के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Real GDP growth 7.4% project की गई।
2. Manufacturing और construction की growth 7% estimate की गई।
3. Real GVA growth 7.3% estimate की गई।
4. Nominal GDP growth 8% project की गई।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four statements are supported by the source. India's economy was projected to grow at 7.4% in FY 2025-26. Manufacturing and construction were estimated at 7% growth, services were identified as an important contributor to 7.3% real GVA growth and nominal GDP was projected to expand by 8%.
According to the First Advance Estimates, what was India's projected GDP growth rate for FY 2025-26?
First Advance Estimates के अनुसार FY 2025-26 के लिए India की projected GDP growth rate कितनी थी?A. 6.5%B. 7.0%C. 7.4%D. 8.0%
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Answer: C
The First Advance Estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation projected India's GDP to grow by 7.4% during FY 2025-26. The previous fiscal year's growth was stated as 6.5%. Manufacturing and services were important growth drivers, while nominal GDP growth was estimated at 8%.
Which category of banks recorded the highest sDQI score in September 2025?
September 2025 में किस category के banks ने highest sDQI score record किया?A. Public Sector BanksB. Private Sector BanksC. Foreign BanksD. Small Finance Banks
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Answer: D
Small Finance Banks recorded the highest score at 91.5. Public sector banks scored 91.1, private sector banks 90.6 and foreign banks 90.4. The strong Small Finance Bank performance was driven by a perfect completeness score.
Consider the following parameters used in the Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI):
1. Accuracy
2. Timeliness
3. Completeness
4. Consistency
Which of the above are used for evaluating banks under the sDQI?
Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) में उपयोग किए जाने वाले निम्नलिखित parameters पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Accuracy / शुद्धता
2. Timeliness / समयबद्धता
3. Completeness / पूर्णता
4. Consistency / निरंतरता
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से sDQI के तहत banks को evaluate करने के लिए उपयोग किए जाते हैं?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four parameters are used. The RBI's Supervisory Data Quality Index evaluates the regulatory data of banks on accuracy, timeliness, completeness and consistency. This makes the index broader than a measure of whether banks merely submit data on time; it also considers whether that information is accurate, complete and internally consistent.
What was the Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) of Scheduled Commercial Banks in September 2025?
September 2025 में Scheduled Commercial Banks का Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) कितना था?A. 89.9B. 90.4C. 90.7D. 91.5
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Answer: C
The Supervisory Data Quality Index of Scheduled Commercial Banks increased from 89.9 in June 2025 to 90.7 in September 2025. RBI uses the index to assess the quality of regulatory data submitted by banks. The four parameters evaluated under sDQI are accuracy, timeliness, completeness and consistency. Among the categories mentioned, Small Finance Banks achieved the highest score of 91.5.
Consider the following statements regarding HPCL's LC-Max facility:
1. It is located at the Visakh refinery in Andhra Pradesh.
2. The project investment was ₹31,407 crore.
3. Refinery crude-processing capacity increased from 8.33 MMTPA to 15 MMTPA.
4. The LC-Max unit has a capacity of 3.55 MTPA.
5. It can convert about 93% of low-value oils into higher-value products.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
HPCL की LC-Max facility के संबंध में निम्नलिखित statements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. यह Andhra Pradesh की Visakh refinery में located है।
2. Project investment ₹31,407 crore था।
3. Refinery की crude-processing capacity 8.33 MMTPA से बढ़कर 15 MMTPA हुई।
4. LC-Max unit की capacity 3.55 MTPA है।
5. यह लगभग 93% low-value oils को higher-value products में convert कर सकती है।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से statements सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements are correct according to the PDF. HPCL's LC-Max facility is at the Visakh refinery and forms part of the Visakh Refinery Modernisation Project. The ₹31,407 crore investment increased crude-processing capacity to 15 MMTPA. The 3.55 MTPA LC-Max unit can convert around 93% of low-value bottom-of-the-barrel oils into products such as diesel, jet fuel and gasoil.
