1. NITI Aayog's report on strengthening State Public Universities (SPUs) lists several recommendations. Which option is not one of them?
Answer: C. NITI Aayog favours a multidisciplinary approach to education instead of a purely technical emphasis; fee autonomy, a research policy, an infrastructure finance agency and CSR funding are among its proposals.
2. By 2030, how much renewable energy capacity has India committed to installing?
Answer: E. India's 2030 goal is 500 GW of renewable capacity drawn from solar, wind and hydro, supporting its pledge to cut carbon emissions.
3. Consider SEBI's crackdown on stock price manipulation. Which statement about it is incorrect?
Answer: A. SEBI acted to stop artificial inflation of share prices, keep trading fair and shield retail investors from manipulation, so saying it allowed inflation is false.
4. India's target for ethanol blending in fuel by 2025 is what percentage?
Answer: D. The country wants fuel to contain 20% ethanol by 2025, a step to lean less on fossil fuels and to cut carbon emissions.
5. Which country has proposed to India that Su-57 fighter jets be produced locally?
Answer: B. Russia offered to manufacture its fifth-generation Su-57 jets in India, a proposal that fits the Make in India push in defence technology.
6. COP29 has been nicknamed the 'Climate Finance COP'. What is its principal focus?
Answer: E. Negotiations at COP29 centre on carbon credit trading under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, which lets nations trade emission cuts to meet their targets.
7. What total capital expenditure was allotted in India's Budget 2025-26?
Answer: C. The Budget 2025-26 set aside ₹15.48 trillion for capital spending, directed at infrastructure, manufacturing and investment-led growth.
8. NABARD's 'Export Pathshala' workshop is meant to achieve what?
Answer: A. Export Pathshala trains Farmer Producer Organizations in export paperwork, quality standards and international trade practice so they can compete in global markets.
9. Budget 2025-26 fixes the fiscal deficit target at what share of GDP?
Answer: B. The 2025-26 target of 4.4% of GDP signals a commitment to fiscal discipline while still supporting economic growth.
10. What does the 'Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana' from Budget 2025-26 set out to accomplish?
Answer: D. The scheme targets 100 districts with weak farm output in order to lift productivity, supporting food security and economic growth.