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February 2025 Current Affairs: Revision Q&A

All 240 quiz questions of February 2025 with their answers, day by day. Read it in one go before the exam.

1 February 2025 open

  1. For Union Budget 2025, India has pegged its fiscal deficit goal at what share of GDP?

    4.4% of GDP

  2. Economic Survey 2024-25 forecasts what GDP growth rate for India in FY25?

    6.4%

  3. A ₹1 lakh crore allocation in Budget 2025 was earmarked for which digital push?

    Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing & Semiconductors

  4. Budget 2025 announced India's first Nuclear Energy Mission; what is its central goal?

    Reaching 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047

  5. The Economic Survey 2024-25 reports India's present unemployment rate to be what?

    3.2%

  6. What was the approximate value of UPI transactions in India during FY24?

    ₹2 lakh billion

  7. Between 2011 and 2022, which segment of Indian agriculture grew at the fastest CAGR?

    Fisheries

  8. Regarding AI use in banking, which main worry does the Economic Survey 2024-25 flag?

    Job losses caused by AI

  9. Budget 2025 earmarked how much money for green hydrogen efforts?

    ₹19,000 crore

  10. Per Economic Survey 2024-25, the services sector employs roughly what share of India's workforce?

    30%

3 February 2025 open

  1. Under the presumptive tax regime announced in the 2025 Budget for foreign workers in India's electronics manufacturing, what portion of their total pay is treated as taxable?

    25%

  2. Reforms in the 2025 Budget are expected to push which sector past $200 billion, roughly doubling it within three to four years?

    Electronics manufacturing

  3. Within the electronics manufacturing reforms, the Safe Harbour rule for non-residents chiefly aims at what?

    Making tax procedures simpler for warehousing

  4. By what percentage does the 2025 Budget project the government's income tax collection to rise?

    14.4%

  5. An increased FDI cap to draw investment and widen financial inclusion was proposed in the 2025 Budget for which sector?

    Insurance

  6. Which districts does the PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana target to lift crop productivity and farm credit access?

    100 districts with low productivity

  7. The 2025-26 Agriculture Budget raised the borrowing ceiling on Kisan Credit Cards to what amount?

    ₹5 lakh

  8. Which main obstacle to privatising Public Sector Undertakings is noted in the 2025 Budget discussion?

    Problems with liabilities and assets

  9. What is a central theme of the fisheries framework brought in by the 2025 Budget?

    Sustainability of fisheries and export prospects

  10. The 2025 Budget points to which pair of problems as a major challenge for Indian agriculture?

    Food inflation and risks from weather

4 February 2025 open

  1. Citing bias and a poor handling of COVID-19, which country has pulled out of the WHO?

    United States

  2. India's updated Bilateral Investment Treaty is chiefly meant to do what?

    Draw in more foreign direct investment

  3. Under American pressure, which Latin American nation quit China's Belt and Road Initiative?

    Panama

  4. Mission 3000 sets what cargo-handling goal for Indian Railways by 2030?

    3,000 million tonnes

  5. What concern did the Supreme Court stress on forest conservation in India?

    Compensatory afforestation must be required before forest land is reduced

  6. India's manufacturing PMI stood at what level in January 2025, signalling a strong recovery?

    57.7

  7. Which major financial-sector reform features in the Union Budget 2025-26 proposals?

    100% FDI in insurance

  8. Why is the RBI being careful about lowering interest rates?

    Retail inflation remains high at 5%

  9. Solar irrigation and solar power plants for farmers are the focus of which clean energy scheme?

    PM-KUSUM Scheme

  10. What is the reason behind steep customs duties on solar modules and cells?

    To strengthen domestic manufacturing and cut reliance on China

5 February 2025 open

  1. SEBI's fresh rules on algorithmic trading are mainly intended to do what?

    Improve transparency and safety for retail algo trading

  2. The government has lifted the Kisan Credit Card borrowing ceiling to which figure?

    ₹5 lakh

  3. What does the Trade Assistance Programme (TAP) set out to do?

    Help MSMEs cope with compliance costs

  4. In what way does Partial Credit Enhancement (PCE) benefit firms?

    It lets lower-rated firms upgrade their bond ratings

  5. Loans against gold have grown in India largely because of what?

    Higher gold prices and tighter RBI norms on unsecured lending

  6. 205 Indian nationals were deported from the US as a result of which policy?

    Illegal Immigration Crackdown

  7. Which Indian state is preparing a draft Uniform Civil Code bill that could serve as a model nationally?

    Gujarat

  8. India's new ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds scheme places its emphasis on what?

    Supporting manufacturing and high-tech start-ups

  9. What prompted China to put fresh tariffs on American goods?

    Retaliation for US trade restrictions

  10. Which measure is one of the approaches India uses to handle its fiscal deficit?

    Setting aside 3.1% of GDP for infrastructure investment

6 February 2025 open

  1. Under President Trump, the American plan for Gaza is mainly centred on what?

    Economic development and better infrastructure

  2. What lies behind six states' objection to the UGC regulations of 2025?

    The rules let industry professionals serve as vice-chancellors

  3. Regarding Sacred Groves, what has the Supreme Court told Rajasthan to do?

    Treat them as forests and notify them as community reserves

  4. What score did India obtain in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024?

    98.49/100

  5. The rupee's slide against the US dollar is attributed to which cause?

    Changing U.S. trade policies that unsettle global markets

  6. Under RBI credit norms, what cap applies to capital exposure to a single borrower?

    15%

  7. The government turned down SBI's plea to drop GST on co-lending deals; what was the reasoning?

    Co-lending is regarded as a taxable financial service

  8. One key change proposed in the IBC reforms is what?

    Resolving assets and businesses separately

  9. What does the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting System aim to do?

    Let victims report financial cyber frauds fast

  10. Which major Indian cyber fraud case involved Aadhaar data?

    A 2018 exposure of 1.1 billion records

7 February 2025 open

  1. India's ethanol blending programme is chiefly designed to achieve what?

    Cut down crude oil imports

  2. Which organisation in India's government created the Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch System?

    Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  3. Why does Chabahar Port matter to India?

    It gives India a direct trade corridor to Afghanistan and Central Asia

  4. For FY 2025-26, what fiscal deficit target has India set?

    4.4%

  5. Banks rely on which benchmark to set the floor for the interest they charge on loans?

    Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR)

  6. What reason is given for India thinking of moving away from green bonds?

    Their returns are modest next to conventional financing

  7. Appointing ad-hoc judges in Indian High Courts is mainly useful for what?

    Bringing down the backlog of cases

  8. The US froze foreign aid under Trump's administration chiefly for which stated reason?

    Inefficiency and ideological objections regarding US-AID

  9. What is a consequence of the RBI lowering the repo rate from 6.5% to 6.25%?

    A greater risk of inflation

  10. On what basis is rural agricultural land free from capital gains tax in India?

    It lies outside municipal limits and satisfies population criteria

8 February 2025 open

  1. The RBI lowered the repo rate by how much, and why?

    0.25%, to spur investment and credit flow

  2. The RBI's fresh Liquidity Coverage Ratio rule is mainly designed to achieve what?

    Make banks hold enough liquid assets during times of financial stress

  3. How does a lower repo rate affect the economy?

    It promotes borrowing and investment

  4. Which formula yields the Liquidity Coverage Ratio?

    (High-Quality Liquid Assets / Total Net Cash Outflows) × 100

  5. Expected Credit Loss is built from which three components?

    Probability of Default, Loss Given Default and Exposure at Default

  6. What has the RBI altered about the NDS-OM platform?

    Retail investors can now take part in trading government securities

  7. What are the main aims of the new Income Tax Bill?

    Simplifying tax laws and lowering litigation

  8. Under the BioE3 policy, biomanufacturing concentrates on what?

    Making sustainable products based on biotechnology

  9. What advantage can states gain by adopting BioE3 biomanufacturing policies early?

    Priority access to funds from the Centre

  10. What did the DRPSC recommend on PM-Kisan?

    Raising the yearly financial aid paid to farmers

9 & 10 February 2025 open

  1. The National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) exists chiefly to do what?

    Conserve and digitise India's manuscript heritage

  2. What makes antibiotic resistance an increasing worry around the world?

    Bacterial infections become harder to treat

  3. India is co-chairing the AI Action Summit 2025. What is its main focus?

    AI innovation, governance and public welfare

  4. Which feature characterises India's National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)?

    Monetising brownfield infrastructure while the state keeps ownership

  5. How did Budget 2025-26 affect research and development funding in India?

    It raised funds for nuclear research and innovation

  6. Which major problem do urban local bodies (ULBs) in India face?

    Revenue shortfalls from lower direct transfers and GST

  7. Drones are chiefly beneficial in Indian farming because they do what?

    Raise efficiency, lower input costs and improve yields

  8. Why does Karnataka's new ordinance worry microfinance institutions (MFIs)?

    Tighter rules might drive borrowers to illegal lenders

  9. Which significant tax change is anticipated from the forthcoming Income Tax Bill (2024-25)?

    Simpler and more streamlined tax laws

  10. What makes nano fertilizers valuable for Indian agriculture?

    They improve nutrient uptake and lessen losses to the environment

11 February 2025 open

  1. Why is the Supreme Court worried about the criminalisation of politics?

    A growing count of lawmakers facing criminal cases

  2. Which central commitment is part of the India-EFTA trade agreement?

    $100 billion of investment spread over 15 years

  3. Saudi Arabia's position on Trump's Gaza proposal matters because it does what?

    Insists on a two-state solution ahead of normalising ties with Israel

  4. The Market Intervention Scheme is chiefly intended for what purpose?

    Steadying prices of perishable crops such as onions and tomatoes

  5. Which feature stands out in the RBI's new rules for gold loan auctions?

    Borrowers may take part in the auction

  6. What does a Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) refer to?

    A contract settled in cash for currency movements, with no actual currency exchanged

  7. What notable change did the government make in how it presents disinvestment in Budget 2025-26?

    It placed disinvestment under 'miscellaneous capital receipts'

  8. Why did India lower tariffs on American products such as pecan nuts?

    To reduce trade friction and bargain for better market access

  9. How is India placing itself within its Global South strategy?

    By balancing relations with developed countries and the Global South

  10. What was a main result of the UK-India Defence Partnership Initiative?

    Closer collaboration on missile systems and naval propulsion

12 February 2025 open

  1. NITI Aayog's report on strengthening State Public Universities (SPUs) lists several recommendations. Which option is not one of them?

    Growing technical education alone

  2. By 2030, how much renewable energy capacity has India committed to installing?

    500 GW

  3. Consider SEBI's crackdown on stock price manipulation. Which statement about it is incorrect?

    SEBI permitted companies to push up their share prices artificially

  4. India's target for ethanol blending in fuel by 2025 is what percentage?

    20%

  5. Which country has proposed to India that Su-57 fighter jets be produced locally?

    Russia

  6. COP29 has been nicknamed the 'Climate Finance COP'. What is its principal focus?

    Global trading of carbon credits under Article 6.2

  7. What total capital expenditure was allotted in India's Budget 2025-26?

    ₹15.48 trillion

  8. NABARD's 'Export Pathshala' workshop is meant to achieve what?

    Prepare FPOs for participation in global agricultural trade

  9. Budget 2025-26 fixes the fiscal deficit target at what share of GDP?

    4.4%

  10. What does the 'Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana' from Budget 2025-26 set out to accomplish?

    Raise farm productivity in 100 lagging districts

13 February 2025 open

  1. What is the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) mainly designed to do?

    Improve trade and transport connectivity

  2. The Hyderabad Bird Atlas Project has which principal purpose?

    Monitoring bird population trends to guide conservation and urban planning

  3. In what way is TRAI strengthening consumer protection in telecom?

    Using AI-powered spam detection

  4. What was the reason for the RBI first restricting and later easing curbs on Kotak Mahindra Bank?

    Shortcomings in IT systems and compliance

  5. The RBI Consumer Confidence Survey points to which major worry?

    Income stagnation and insecurity about jobs

  6. Which feature is introduced by the Income Tax Bill, 2025?

    A 'Tax Year' concept

  7. What explains rural inflation staying above urban inflation in India?

    Steeper price rises for food and essentials in rural areas

  8. NCAER recommends independent fiscal councils in states, with what aim?

    To foster fiscal transparency and stronger financial governance

  9. Which shortcoming affects NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index (FHI)?

    It fails to capture the quality of public service delivery

  10. Which notable problem affects measuring state fiscal health in India?

    GSDP estimates that differ in consistency across states

14 February 2025 open

  1. The world's biggest hydroelectric dam is being built on the Yarlung Zangbo River by which country?

    China

  2. What important result came out of the Trump-Putin conversation on Ukraine?

    Russia's annexation of Crimea appeared to gain legitimacy

  3. After COVID-19, for how long is a US B1/B2 visa holder now eligible for an interview waiver?

    12 months

  4. President's Rule in Manipur was imposed using which Article of the Constitution?

    Article 356

  5. Where does India stand in the long-term Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 ranking?

    6th

  6. What was one key proposal raised at the meeting between the RBI and NBFCs?

    Raising the limits on External Commercial Borrowing (ECB)

  7. Which significant change does the Income Tax Bill, 2025 propose?

    Scrapping the concepts of 'previous year' and 'assessment year'

  8. This week, the RBI sold how much in the forex market to steady the rupee?

    $12-14 billion

  9. SEBI is asking for which authority in relation to financial advice on social media?

    Power to block misleading financial messages

  10. Faced with Global Economic Fragmentation (GEF), which economic strategy is India following?

    Moving towards growth led by domestic demand

15 February 2025 open

  1. India and the U.S. aim to lift their bilateral trade to what level under 'Mission 500'?

    $500 billion by 2030

  2. What is a principal worry for India about buying the F-35 stealth fighter?

    Its high cost and technology transfer problems

  3. Which natural event wrecked the Teesta-3 dam in October 2023?

    A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF)

  4. Earth experiences seasons mainly because of what?

    Its axial tilt

  5. What prompted the RBI to supersede the New India Cooperative Bank?

    Worries about financial mismanagement

  6. Why did NFRA approach the Supreme Court with a petition?

    The Delhi High Court quashed its show-cause notices

  7. Which economic principle is at the heart of 'MAGAnomics'?

    Protectionism combined with deficit spending

  8. What helped push up India's forex reserves recently?

    RBI interventions in the forex market

  9. What is the Aquatic Animal Diseases Symposium at the 14AFAF chiefly meant to achieve?

    Stronger biosecurity in aquaculture

  10. India's consumer price inflation in January, close to the RBI's target, came in at what figure?

    4.3%

16 & 17 February 2025 open

  1. Which technology partnership was announced during PM Modi's visit to the US?

    The TRUST initiative covering AI and quantum computing

  2. What is the chief environmental objection to the Pune Riverfront Development Project?

    Loss of trees and sacred groves

  3. Which initiative is intended to strengthen defence cooperation between India and the US?

    The COMPACT framework

  4. Although outlawed, rat hole mining persists in Assam and Meghalaya. What explains this?

    Political interference and coal mafias

  5. What has the TrailGuard AI system achieved in Similipal Tiger Reserve?

    Fewer poaching incidents thanks to AI-driven surveillance

  6. A main cause of the fall in labour migration in India is which?

    A post-pandemic preference for stability

  7. Fintech firms trying to bring in Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) struggle mainly with what?

    Competing with the instant transactions UPI offers

  8. What is the reason behind the government's plan to merge Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)?

    High NPAs and inefficient operations

  9. SEBI's handling of the Religare Enterprises takeover contest brought what regulatory issue to light?

    Whether compliance requirements for acquisitions should be made more flexible

  10. The RBI restricted the New India Co-operative Bank because of what?

    A ₹122 crore fraud

18 February 2025 open

  1. Which state accounted for the largest share of Indians deported from the U.S. in 2025?

    Punjab

  2. A major criticism of the new law on appointing Election Commissioners is what?

    The Chief Justice of India is left out of the selection process

  3. What was the main effect of the Kaveri 2.0 cyberattack?

    Land record systems were flooded with bogus requests

  4. What makes the Aravali Safari Park project contentious?

    It endangers the Aravali ecosystem and breaks conservation laws

  5. What does the SEBI rule require concerning changes to its regulations?

    Public consultation before amendments are made

  6. In what way does a repo rate cut help borrowers?

    It brings down borrowing costs on floating-rate loans

  7. Which key difficulty did the RBI face in managing liquidity in 2024?

    Rupee depreciation along with tighter liquidity

  8. Which significant problem affects India's manufacturing sector?

    Manufacturing employment has barely grown

  9. What is PM-AASHA principally aimed at?

    Ensuring remunerative prices for farmers and steadying essential goods prices

  10. What does the study on AI cognitive decline indicate about AI chatbots?

    Their cognitive abilities deteriorate over time, much like human ageing

19 February 2025 open

  1. India elevated its bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership with which country recently?

    Qatar

  2. Which issue poses the main diplomatic difficulty in India-Qatar ties?

    The detention of a former Indian Navy commander

  3. Which of these is not among the measures in SEBI's strengthened security framework for online trading?

    OTP delivered through email

  4. What is the main obstacle to the proposed Russia-US negotiations over the Ukraine war?

    Doubts among European allies

  5. How did COVID-19 affect India's greenhouse gas emissions?

    They fell by 7.93%

  6. India's first PSLV built by private industry is expected to fly in which year?

    2025

  7. The RBI's action against New India Cooperative Bank points to which financial risk in Indian banking?

    Mismatches between assets and liabilities

  8. How has India been handling import tariffs?

    By raising tariffs on industrial goods

  9. Which Indian state records the highest female unemployment rate?

    Himachal Pradesh

  10. What is the aim of India's ₹1,000 crore Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR financing?

    To promote financing against warehouse receipts and curb distress sales

20 February 2025 open

  1. What drove India's GDP growth momentum in the second half of FY25?

    Fiscal policy support and rural demand

  2. SEBI's Information Ratio (IR) disclosure for mutual funds is chiefly meant to do what?

    Help investors judge risk-adjusted returns

  3. Which of these could threaten India's inflation outlook?

    Global economic instability and swings in energy prices

  4. A serious problem seen in India's African Cheetah Translocation Project is what?

    Mortality rates of 40-50%, higher than expected

  5. What led to the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur?

    Ethnic violence along with governance failure

  6. Which technological upgrade was added to the Soil Health Card scheme?

    GIS integration and QR code tracking

  7. What important finding about the Iron Age emerged from Tamil Nadu?

    Iron Age settlements there go back 5300 years

  8. What is the chief concern about the rising snow line in the Everest region?

    Fast glacier melt driven by climate change

  9. What is the motive behind Donald Trump's 25% tariff on autos, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors?

    To support domestic industries and lessen import dependence

  10. What effect does India's inclusion in the Bloomberg Emerging Markets Local Currency Index have?

    Greater global investor confidence in Indian bonds

21 February 2025 open

  1. Why did the RBI hold an Open Market Operation (OMO) auction while liquidity was tight?

    To add durable liquidity to the banking system

  2. In special circumstances, up to what amount can depositors of the troubled New India Co-op Bank withdraw under RBI's permission?

    ₹5 lakh

  3. SEBI has suggested fast-track Follow-on Public Offers (FPOs) for REITs and InvITs. What is the main purpose?

    Making fundraising simpler and quicker

  4. In what way does a Follow-on Public Offer (FPO) differ from an Initial Public Offering (IPO)?

    An FPO comes from a company that is already listed, while an IPO is for first-time listings

  5. How do the growth drivers of India and China compare?

    India leans on consumption while China emphasises investment

  6. Which of these is not a tool the RBI generally uses to manage liquidity in banks?

    Changes in fiscal policy

  7. Why did Microsoft introduce its Majorana 1 chip?

    To cut errors in quantum computing

  8. What is the chief aim of Phase-2 of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)?

    Offering internships to young people in many sectors

  9. What was the Supreme Court's reasoning for staying the Lokpal order that brought High Court judges within its ambit?

    Judges are answerable through separate mechanisms within the judiciary

  10. Which main hurdle stands in the way of India's $200 billion electronics export goal?

    Tariff barriers that are higher than those of rivals

22 February 2025 open

  1. Where did the latest Brigade Commander-level flag meeting between India and Pakistan take place?

    Chakkan Da Bagh, Poonch

  2. Which regional grouping does India prefer for cooperation in place of SAARC?

    BIMSTEC

  3. India's push to mine critical minerals such as lithium and nickel falls under which programme?

    National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)

  4. What bilateral trade target have India and the U.S. set for 2030?

    $500 billion

  5. Which reform in broadcasting was recently brought in?

    Interoperability of set-top boxes

  6. Under RBI's new project financing norms, what provisioning must banks maintain?

    5%

  7. From what date do the RBI's new bond forward guidelines take effect?

    May 2, 2025

  8. According to the PLFS report, unemployment rose in which of these states?

    Bihar

  9. What is a main influence on foodgrain output in India?

    Food prices, irrigation and fertiliser availability

  10. Urban farming offers which major advantage?

    Creating jobs and cutting food transport costs

23 & 24 February 2025 open

  1. What is the main purpose of the RBI's recent $10 billion dollar-rupee swap auction?

    Steadying the rupee and supplying liquidity to banks

  2. One of the following is not part of IRDAI's Bima Trinity. Which one?

    Bima Raksha

  3. What is a chief worry over SEBI's proposal to scrap the 200-investor limit for angel funds?

    Greater risk of fraud and non-compliance

  4. Recent budget reports show which state with the smallest debt-to-GSDP ratio?

    Gujarat

  5. Microsoft's new quantum chip 'Majorana 1' is meant to speed progress in which area?

    Quantum computing

  6. What mainly explains gold beating other asset classes in 2024?

    High inflation and larger gold reserves bought by central banks

  7. Why does Tamil Nadu object to the three-language policy in NEP 2020?

    It fears Hindi will be imposed and sideline regional languages

  8. Although gross NPAs have fallen, which major challenge do Indian banks still face?

    Falling CASA deposits and pressure on margins

  9. What is India's motivation for developing submarines under Projects 75 and 76?

    Countering China's expanding naval presence

  10. What is a leading criticism of India's AI-based TB detection programme?

    Choosing an unvalidated tool (DeepCXR) instead of globally recognised models

25 February 2025 open

  1. What is the central point of the Ukraine-U.S. minerals agreement?

    The U.S. obtains access to Ukraine's natural resources

  2. Who is tipped to become Germany's next Chancellor, moving policy toward conservative governance?

    Friedrich Merz

  3. Recent trends raise which main worry about the U.S. stock market?

    Excessive dependence on big technology companies

  4. In trade talks with the U.K., which agreement does India give priority to?

    Social Security Agreement (SSA)

  5. What has caused the Right to Information Act to lose strength in India?

    Resistance from bureaucracy and sluggish information commissions

  6. What is a key objection to India's frequent internet shutdowns?

    They interfere with essential services and democratic rights

  7. By which year does India expect carbon credit trading to begin under its new carbon market scheme?

    2026

  8. What is the likely effect of the RBI's ban on prepayment penalties for NBFCs?

    They may move to higher-yield loans or raise interest rates

  9. Which big development has taken place in India's digital currency space?

    CRED and MobiKwik have launched e-Rupee wallets

  10. A possible Trump administration's trade retaliation is seen as a high risk for which set of countries?

    India, South Korea and Thailand

26 February 2025 open

  1. What is one key demand the European Union has made in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement talks?

    Lower tariffs on cars, wines and spirits

  2. What accounts for India having the most internet shutdowns anywhere in the world?

    Restrictions imposed by the government during protests and communal violence

  3. Which is a significant environmental worry linked to the growth of AI?

    Heavy energy use by data centres

  4. Why do Ultra Conserved Elements (UCEs) matter in genetics?

    They help regulate protein production and support evolutionary stability

  5. For what reason does the government intend to cut its holding in five public sector banks (PSBs)?

    To meet SEBI's 25% minimum public shareholding (MPS) rule

  6. What led the RBI to undo its earlier rise in risk weights on NBFC loans?

    Slowing credit growth and weaker bank lending to NBFCs

  7. What keeps governance problems alive in Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs)?

    Political interference and poor internal controls

  8. Why is SEBI tightening its rules for equity and index derivatives?

    To curb volatility and strengthen risk management

  9. What is the reason for Tata Capital's planned $1.7 billion IPO?

    To satisfy the RBI's listing requirement for NBFCs

  10. What has driven the Indian rupee's recent fall in value?

    Greater dollar demand from importers and RBI's offshore settlements

27 February 2025 open

  1. Which provision is central to the U.S.-Ukraine Economic Deal?

    Ukraine supplying rare earth minerals to the U.S.

  2. What makes the EU delegation's visit to India noteworthy?

    It is the largest EU trade delegation ever sent to India

  3. What is the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

    A levy on imports that are carbon-intensive

  4. What worry surrounds Trump's 'Gold Card' visa plan?

    It could favour Russian oligarchs

  5. What is a serious problem with maternity benefits under PMMVY?

    The amounts are outdated and not adjusted for inflation

  6. Which environmental effect is linked to coal power plants in India?

    Lower crop yields caused by nitrogen dioxide emissions

  7. Why did the RBI relax risk weight norms on bank loans to NBFCs?

    To raise liquidity and smooth credit flow

  8. What is a main aim of the UK-India trade agreements?

    Boosting investment in technology and life sciences

  9. What is a significant concern about ethanol blending in India?

    It drains water resources and causes pollution

  10. What has Microsoft's 'Project Farm Vibes' achieved for agriculture in India?

    It raised crop yields by 40% while using less water and fertiliser

28 February 2025 open

  1. What explains banks' cautious stance when lending to NBFCs?

    Rising asset stress in NBFCs and MFIs

  2. Why has the Centre suggested lowering states' share of taxes from 41% to 40%?

    To raise ₹350 billion for the central government's use

  3. What is the principal fear of southern states about the coming delimitation exercise?

    Losing Lok Sabha seats because of slower population growth

  4. Why does the IMF advise India to lower its fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP?

    All of these: attracting investment, matching global fiscal norms, stability and debt control, and less reliance on foreign loans

  5. According to government policy, what does India's debt strategy seek to achieve?

    A debt-to-GDP ratio of 50% by FY31

  6. What is a central issue in India-EU relations?

    European worries about human rights and free speech in India

  7. What is a likely result of Trump's proposed 25% tariff on EU imports?

    The EU probably hitting back with its own tariffs

  8. What defines Trump's 'Gold Card' immigration plan?

    It grants green card benefits in return for $5 million

  9. What lies behind EPFO subscribers' call for a higher interest rate on PF accounts?

    Inflation eating into the returns on savings

  10. Why does Russia refuse to negotiate over the Ukrainian regions it has annexed?

    It regards them as a permanent part of its territory

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