Economy Current Affairs Quiz — All time

As per the review of 5 May 2025, the gross NPA of Regional Rural Banks reached a new low of:

What consolidated net profit did Regional Rural Banks record in FY 2024-25?

Consider the following statements about Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) as reviewed in May 2025: 1. RRBs have more than 22,000 branches covering 700 districts. 2. Sponsor banks were asked to complete the integration process by 30 September 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What was the size of India's first mortgage-backed Pass Through Certificate (PTC) issue listed on the NSE on 5 May 2025?

Consider the following statements about India's first mortgage-backed PTCs: 1. The coupon is 7.26% per annum. 2. The instrument is rated AAA(SO) by CRISIL and CARE Ratings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (4–7 May 2025) was held in:

Consider the following statements about the Finance Minister's visit for the ADB Annual Meeting in May 2025: 1. She was to be a panellist in the ADB Governors' Seminar on 'Cross-Border Collaboration for Future Resilience'. 2. She was to hold bilateral meetings with the Finance Ministers of Italy, Japan and Belgium. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about APEDA's Chintan Shivir announced on 4 May 2025: 1. It was held in Mumbai. 2. Its inaugural session was co-chaired by the Secretaries of the Department of Commerce and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Meet in India Conclave 2025: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Tourism with Rajasthan's Department of Tourism and FICCI. 2. The Tourism Minister said the aim is to elevate at least 10 Indian cities into the world's top MICE destinations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Meet in India Conclave 2025 in Jaipur was held on the sidelines of:

MOIL reported a record April 2025 production of 1.62 lakh tonnes of which mineral?

The report 'From Content to Commerce: Mapping India's Creator Economy', released at WAVES 2025, was prepared by:

Which firm prepared the report 'A Studio Called India', released at WAVES 2025?

Consider the following statements about the white paper 'India's Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative': 1. It was prepared by EventFAQs Media and commissioned by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 2. It says India is on track to be among the top five live entertainment destinations globally by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What export target did Amit Shah set for National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) in May 2025?

Consider the following statements about the national cooperative bodies reviewed on 3 May 2025: 1. NCOL was set a turnover target of more than ₹300 crore for FY 2025-26. 2. A BBSSL centre at Kalol, Gujarat will develop improved varieties of crops such as pigeon pea, black gram and maize. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

NITI Aayog prepared its May 2025 report on MSME competitiveness in collaboration with which organisation?

As per the NITI Aayog MSME report (May 2025), the share of micro and small enterprises accessing credit through scheduled banks rose from 14% in 2020 to what in 2024?

Piyush Goyal's meeting in Brussels on 2 May 2025 followed the March 2025 India visit of which Belgian royal, who led an over 300-member economic mission?

Consider the following statements: 1. Belgium is India's largest trading partner within the EU. 2. India and the EU reaffirmed their resolve to conclude the FTA by the end of 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which new paragraph was inserted in the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to prohibit imports from Pakistan in May 2025?

Which body issued the notification of 2 May 2025 prohibiting the import of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan?

What was India's record total export figure (goods and services) for 2024–25?

By what percentage did India's services exports grow in 2024–25, reaching US$387.5 billion?

Consider the following statements about India's exports in 2024–25: 1. Merchandise exports excluding petroleum products reached a record US$374.1 billion. 2. The figures were based on services trade data released by NITI Aayog. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arvind Shrivastava, who took charge on 1 May 2025, became Secretary of which department?

What was India's provisional coal production in April 2025?

Consider the following statements about coal in April 2025: 1. Production from captive and other mines was 14.51 MT. 2. Total coal dispatch was 86.64 MT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 replaces the Sugar (Control) Order of which year?

Consider the following statements about the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025: 1. Khandsari units with crushing capacity above 500 TCD are brought under it. 2. A separate Sugar Price (Control) Order will continue alongside it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which State contributed the most wheat to the Central Pool in RMS 2025-26, as of 30 April 2025?

What was the estimated wheat procurement target for RMS 2025-26?

At the WAVES 2025 inauguration, the PM recalled that India's first feature film, Dadasaheb Phalke's Raja Harishchandra, was released on which date?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of WAVES 2025?

Consider the following statements about WAVES 2025: 1. Season-1 of the Create in India Challenge crossed 85,000 registrations. 2. The PM named content, creativity and culture as the three pillars of the Orange Economy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which database was used for the first time as the sampling frame in MoSPI's pilot of the Annual Survey of Services Sector Enterprises?

Consider the following statements: 1. The full-scale ASSSE will begin in January 2025. 2. ASSSE covers unincorporated service enterprises. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Multi Modal Logistics Park Nagpur, which began commercial operations in April 2025, is located at:

With which entity has NHLML formed the Authority SPV 'Maharashtra MMLP Pvt. Ltd.' for MMLP Nagpur?

What is the concession period of the Multi Modal Logistics Park Nagpur under the PPP model?

What Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane was approved for sugar season 2025-26?

The sugarcane FRP of ₹355/qtl for 2025-26 is fixed for what basic recovery rate?

Consider the following statements about the sugarcane FRP for 2025-26: 1. It is 4.41% lower than the FRP for 2024-25. 2. It will apply from 1 April 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India Post's network, cited in its 29 April 2025 MoU with SBI Funds Management, has over how many post offices?

What service will India Post provide under its MoU with SBI Funds Management Limited signed on 29 April 2025?

Under the Labour Ministry–Rapido MoU of 29 April 2025, how many livelihood opportunities are to be brought to the NCS portal over 1–2 years?

Consider the following about the National Career Service (NCS) portal, as stated on 29 April 2025: 1. It has over 40 lakh active job seekers. 2. It has over 40 lakh registered employers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to MoSPI's first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX (findings released 29 April 2025), the provisional capital expenditure per enterprise for new assets in 2024-25 is estimated at:

Consider the following about MoSPI's Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX: 1. It was conducted between November 2023 and January 2024. 2. It found a 66.3% decline in aggregate CAPEX from 2021-22 to 2024-25. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about the India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks reported on 29 April 2025: 1. The talks between the Department of Commerce and USTR were held in Washington, D.C., on 23–25 April 2025. 2. The sides discussed concluding the first tranche of the agreement by Fall 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Where was the round of India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks held before the April 2025 Washington round?

Consider the following about the IEPFA–Kotak Mahindra Bank MoU announced on 28 April 2025: 1. IEPFA functions under the Ministry of Finance's Department of Economic Affairs. 2. The initiative is to run during 2025-26 with no financial obligation on IEPFA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What was India's IIP growth in March 2025 as per the Quick Estimates released on 28 April 2025?

Consider the following about the IIP Quick Estimates for March 2025: 1. The mining sector grew by 3.0%. 2. The electricity sector grew by 6.3%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

By how much did Tamil Nadu raise the dearness allowance of its employees, with effect from 1 January 2025, as announced on 28 April 2025?

Consider the following announcements made by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on 28 April 2025: 1. The earned leave surrender system will be restored from 1 October 2025. 2. The marriage advance for government employees will be ₹5 lakh irrespective of gender. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under Tamil Nadu's 28 April 2025 announcements, maternity leave of women government employees will henceforth be counted towards which period?

What coal gasification target by 2030 was cited by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy at India Steel 2025 in Mumbai?

Which edition of India Steel, the biennial international exhibition-cum-conference, was held in Mumbai on 26 April 2025?

Consider the following about the event of 26 April 2025 at which ECMS guidelines were launched: 1. Sarvam AI was selected to build India's first indigenous AI foundational model. 2. ECMS was described as a vertical scheme limited to mobile phone manufacturing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 26 April 2025, how many datasets had been uploaded on AI Kosh?

Who led the Indian delegation at the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Brasília on 25 April 2025?

Under which slogan was the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting convened?

Consider the following about the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting of 25 April 2025: 1. It was the 11th such meeting and was held under Brazil's presidency. 2. It was held in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?