Economy Current Affairs Quiz — All time

What was the All India CPI (Combined) inflation rate for March 2026 (provisional), on base year 2024?

The CPI data released by MoSPI on 13 April 2026 for March 2026 uses which base year?

Which item recorded the highest year-on-year inflation at the All India combined level in March 2026 (CPI base 2024)?

Under its MoU with the Labour Ministry, Porter aims to generate how many logistics and driving opportunities by 2030?

According to the Labour Minister in April 2026, roughly how many establishments are registered on the National Career Service portal?

According to the Fisheries Minister at the Seafood Exporters Meet 2026, India's seafood exports this year are approximately:

Consider the following statements about India's seafood exports as stated at the Seafood Exporters Meet 2026: 1. Growth was driven largely by strong performance in non-US markets. 2. The net increase over last year was about ₹6,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the notified threshold value for haematite iron ore, below which mined material can be discarded as waste?

Under the Mineral Concession (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026, the average sale price of haematite iron ore of 35% to below 45% Fe grade will be what percentage of the ASP of the 45% to below 51% Fe grade?

Consider the following statements about the April 2026 amendment to the Mineral Concession rules: 1. Banded Haematite Quartzite (BHQ) and Banded Haematite Jasper (BHJ) are covered by the new ASP methodology. 2. If processing of run-of-mine lowers its economic value, royalty is charged on lumps and fines after initial screening of unprocessed run-of-mine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to MoSPI's April 2026 pilot study, about how many households undertook own-account construction for their own use during the 365-day reference period?

Consider the following statements about MoSPI's pilot study on unincorporated construction: 1. About 77% of unincorporated construction agencies engaged at least one hired worker on a fairly regular basis. 2. Nearly 23% of rural households doing own-account construction availed institutional funding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Ministry of Cooperation's 7th National Review Conference, held on 9–10 April 2026, took place in:

At the 7th National Review Conference of the Ministry of Cooperation in April 2026, which body outlined expanded financing support for FPOs, fisheries and emerging cooperative sectors?

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) signed an MoU announced on 9 April 2026 with which body to combat cyber fraud and financial crimes?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) is an attached office of the Ministry of Finance. 2. FIU-IND is the central national agency for receiving, processing, analysing and disseminating information on suspect financial transactions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under which operation did the DRI seize about 29.37 kg of gold from 24 women carriers at Mumbai airport in April 2026?

The women carriers intercepted in Operation Dhahabu Blitz at Mumbai airport had arrived from which city?

What is the outlay of the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets?

Consider the following statements about the rare earth permanent magnet scheme: 1. The government will select a maximum of five entities through bidding. 2. Each selected entity can set up facilities of up to 1,200 MTPA, adding up to a maximum of 6,000 MTPA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The rare earth permanent magnet facilities sought under the ₹7,280 crore scheme are for which type of magnet?

Which two cooperatives were congratulated by Amit Shah on 7 April 2026 for crossing ₹1 lakh crore annual turnover in 2025–26?

In which financial year did Saraswat Cooperative Bank and Amul cross ₹1 lakh crore in annual turnover, as per the Ministry of Cooperation?

The CCI case on bid-rigging in Assam Police Housing Corporation's electrification tenders arose from a complaint by which office?

In its order of 7 April 2026 on the Assam Police Housing tenders, the CCI found the parties in violation of which provision of the Competition Act, 2002?

Consider the following statements about the CCI order of 7 April 2026: 1. The cease-and-desist direction was issued under Section 27 of the Competition Act, 2002. 2. The tenders in question were floated by the Assam Public Works Department. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which body launched the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) in April 2026?

Which database is used as the sampling frame for the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)?

Consider the following statements about ASISSE: 1. Its reference period is the financial year 2024-25. 2. It covers unincorporated non-agricultural enterprises, which were earlier covered by the Annual Survey of Industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) did the Government e Marketplace (GeM) report on 6 April 2026?

What share of total orders on GeM in 2025-26 was executed by Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)?

What was the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment's highest-ever expenditure in 2025-26?

By roughly what percentage did the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment's expenditure grow in 2025-26 over 2024-25?

What was the value of India's marine product exports in 2024-25, as per the Department of Fisheries?

Which country was the largest destination for India's seafood exports in 2024-25?

What was India's fish production in 2024-25, according to the Department of Fisheries?

What was coal production from captive and commercial mines in FY 2025-26?

How many captive and commercial coal blocks were operationalised through Mine Opening Permission in FY 2025-26?

Till which date has the full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products, announced on 2 April 2026, been granted?

Consider the following statements about the customs duty exemption on critical petrochemicals announced on 2 April 2026: 1. It is a permanent reduction in customs duty. 2. Methanol (methyl alcohol) is among the products covered. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On which date did the Income-tax Act, 2025 receive the President's assent?

Consider the following statements about the Income-tax Act, 2025: 1. It replaces the Income-tax Act, 1961. 2. It alters the underlying tax policy to introduce new tax rates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which body notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 to operationalise the Income-tax Act, 2025?

On which date was the Reserve Bank of India established?

Consider the following statements about the Reserve Bank of India: 1. Its Central Office was initially established in Kolkata and moved permanently to Mumbai in 1937. 2. It has been fully owned by the Government of India since its nationalisation in 1949. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Reserve Bank of India was established in accordance with the provisions of which Act?

Under the concessional customs duty notified on 1 April 2026, SEZ units can clear goods to the Domestic Tariff Area up to what limit?

What minimum value addition within the SEZ is required to avail the concessional duty on SEZ-to-DTA clearances?

What capital outlay for the Defence Services did the Ministry of Defence fully utilise in FY 2025-26 (Revised Estimates)?

What was the overall utilisation of the defence budget, including MoD (civil) and pensions, in FY 2025-26?

Up to which date has the RoSCTL scheme for apparel and made-ups exports been extended?

Since when has the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme been operational?

In March 2026, the Prime Minister inaugurated the semiconductor plant of which Indian company at Sanand, Gujarat?

Which product does the Kaynes semiconductor facility at Sanand supply to a California-based company?

In which year was the India Semiconductor Mission launched?

Consider the following statements about India's semiconductor push as stated on 31 March 2026: 1. Production at the Micron plant in Sanand started on 28 February 2026. 2. Under the India Semiconductor Mission, 10 projects worth over ₹1.6 lakh crore are under way across six states. Which of the above is/are correct?

How many Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) did the CBDT sign in FY 2025-26?

With which of the following countries did India sign its first-ever bilateral APA in FY 2025-26?

Consider the following statements about India's APA programme (as of March 2026): 1. The total number of APAs since inception is 1,034. 2. Bilateral APAs outnumber unilateral APAs in the total. Which of the above is/are correct?

From 1 April 2026, CBIC removed which value cap per consignment on courier exports?

Under CBIC's new Return to Origin (RTO) mechanism, uncleared courier imports will be returned after how many days?

The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the WTO, which concluded on 30 March 2026, was held in:

Who led the Indian delegation at the WTO's MC14?

At MC14, India did not agree to incorporating which agreement into the WTO framework as an Annex 4 agreement?

Consider the following statements about the outcomes of WTO MC14: 1. Members reached convergence on extending the moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions. 2. Ministers agreed to continue fisheries subsidies negotiations with the aim of making recommendations to MC15. Which of the above is/are correct?

What was India's IIP growth rate for February 2026 as per the Quick Estimate released on 30 March 2026?

Which of the three IIP sectors recorded the lowest growth in February 2026?

Under the Mineral (Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2026, a non-feasible portion of a mineral block can be excluded if it contains less than what share of the block's estimated mineral resources?

Consider the following statements about the Mineral (Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2026: 1. For blocks auctioned after 30 March 2026, the additional two-year period for executing a mining lease is available to all blocks regardless of forest land. 2. A unified mining portal will issue the letter of intent automatically on receipt of the first instalment of upfront payment and/or performance security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On which date did the Ministry of Mines notify the Mineral (Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2026?

Under the Mineral Concession (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, the one-time addition of contiguous area to a mining lease for deep-seated minerals cannot exceed what share of the existing area?

Consider the following statements about the Mineral Concession (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026: 1. State governments must permit inclusion of an associated mineral in a mining lease within 30 days of the application. 2. Future mining leases for minor minerals other than sand will be granted only after exploration up to G3 level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On 30 March 2026, how many more proposals were approved under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)?

The ECMS approvals of 30 March 2026 include India's first facility for which of the following?

The 29 ECMS proposals approved on 30 March 2026 are expected to generate how many direct jobs?