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
Month: Current Affairs - January 21, 2026
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