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.

Q1. In January 2026, the Government of India blocked 242 illegal betting and gambling website links primarily to address which of the following concerns?

A. Cultural erosion
B. Cyber governance and financial fraud
C. Foreign exchange volatility
D. Media regulation

? Answer: B

Explanation:
Blocking illegal betting websites strengthens cyber governance, prevents financial fraud and money laundering, and supports enforcement under the IT Act and online gaming regulations.

Q1. The world’s largest green ammonia project announced for India will be located at:

A. Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
B. Kandla, Gujarat
C. Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
D. Paradeep, Odisha

✅ Answer: C

Explanation:
AM Green will develop the world’s largest green ammonia project at Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) with an investment of USD 10 billion, strengthening India’s green hydrogen and clean fuel export capacity.

Q1. India officially launched the logo, theme, and website for which international grouping’s chairship in January 2026?

A. G20
B. SCO
C. BRICS
D. BIMSTEC

✅ Answer: C

Explanation:
India launched the BRICS Chairship 2026 logo, theme, and website on January 13, 2026, signalling early agenda-setting.

Q1. The ‘Akka Pade’ scheme, recently approved for statewide implementation in Karnataka, primarily aims to:

A. Improve cybercrime investigation
B. Promote women entrepreneurship
C. Strengthen gender-sensitive community policing
D. Enhance prison reforms

✅ Answer: C

Explanation:
‘Akka Pade’ focuses on women safety, community outreach, and gender-sensitive policing, making police stations more accessible to women.