Economy Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

At the pre-Budget consultation with States on 10 January 2026, many participants asked for the continuation of which scheme?

Under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), the Centre gives states which kind of support, as stated in January 2026?

Which city hosted the National Textiles Ministers' Conference that concluded on 9 January 2026?

What textile export target by 2030 was discussed at the National Textiles Ministers' Conference in January 2026?

What share of India's fertilizer requirement was met through domestic production in 2025, per the Department of Fertilizers?

India's domestic fertilizer production reached an all-time high in 2025. What was it?

Under the District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) plan unveiled in January 2026, how many high-potential districts are to become Global Export Champions?

Which three parameters were used to score districts under the District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) plan?

In which year was the Swadesh Darshan scheme for theme-based tourist circuits launched?

How many international tourist arrivals did India record in 2024, according to the Tourism Ministry's year-end review?

Consider the following statements based on the Tourism Ministry's year-end review (January 2026): 1. Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) is a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0. 2. The ministry will develop 1,000 tribal homestays under PM-JUGA. 3. All 76 projects sanctioned under the original Swadesh Darshan scheme have been completed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the purpose of the SWAMIH Investment Fund?

When was the SWAMIH Investment Fund launched?

Consider the following statements about the SWAMIH Fund, as of January 2026: 1. About 61,000 homes had been delivered across 110 projects as of 15 December 2025. 2. Its portfolio has more than 145 projects across 30 cities. 3. Its investment period was extended to December 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What real GDP growth rate for 2025-26 did the NSO's First Advance Estimates (January 2026) project?

Which base year is used for the constant-price GDP figures in the First Advance Estimates for 2025-26?

What is the estimated level of real GDP (constant prices) for 2025-26 in the First Advance Estimates?

Consider the following statements based on the First Advance Estimates of GDP for 2025-26: 1. Nominal GDP is estimated to grow at 8.0%. 2. Real GVA is estimated to grow at 7.3%. 3. Agriculture and allied sector is estimated to grow faster than manufacturing and construction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), India's partner in TEPA?

Who is the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein whom Piyush Goyal called on in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the India–EFTA TEPA, as described in January 2026: 1. It is India's first free trade agreement with a group of developed countries. 2. It carries an agreed ambition of USD 100 billion in investments into India. 3. It aims to support the creation of one million direct jobs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many projects are included in the three-year PPP project pipeline released by the Department of Economic Affairs in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the PPP project pipeline released in January 2026: 1. It was prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs in pursuance of a Union Budget 2025-26 announcement. 2. It covers only projects of central infrastructure ministries and excludes States/UTs. 3. Its combined project cost exceeds ₹17 lakh crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The fifth edition of NITI Aayog's 'Trade Watch Quarterly', released in January 2026, had a thematic focus on which sector?

Which period does the fifth edition of NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly (released January 2026) cover?

MOIL, which reported record production in January 2026, mainly mines which mineral?

What was MOIL's manganese ore production in April–December 2025, its best-ever nine-month figure?

What share of its 2025-26 Gross Budgetary Support had Indian Railways spent by the end of December 2025?

As per Indian Railways' capex update of January 2026, what was the total Gross Budgetary Support for 2025-26?

What were SAIL's provisional sales in December 2025, its highest-ever December figure?

Which status does Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) hold among central public sector enterprises, as stated in its January 2026 sales release?

What was the value of India's AYUSH and herbal product exports in 2024-25, as reported at AYUSHEXCIL's 4th anniversary in January 2026?

AYUSHEXCIL has been entrusted with anchoring which programme of the Ministry of Ayush?

Consider the following statements regarding AYUSH in trade, as reported in January 2026: 1. AYUSH exports grew by 6.11% in 2024-25. 2. Traditional medicine has a dedicated annex in the India–Oman CEPA. 3. The India–New Zealand FTA also recognises AYUSH with a dedicated annex. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On DSIR's 42nd Foundation Day (January 2026), which condition was relaxed for deep-tech startups seeking DSIR recognition?

Which foundation day did the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) celebrate on 4 January 2026?

Consider the following statements about announcements at DSIR's 42nd Foundation Day (January 2026): 1. 'Creative India 2025' was launched under DSIR's PRISM scheme. 2. Over 55 women-led self-help groups get support from DSIR schemes. 3. The relaxation of the existence norm applies to all startups regardless of sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many proposals were approved in the third tranche of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) on 2 January 2026?

What is the projected investment of the 22 ECMS proposals approved in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the third tranche of ECMS approvals (January 2026): 1. The approved products include anode material, a critical item for lithium-ion cells. 2. The approved units are spread across eight states. 3. The approvals cover only bare components and no sub-assemblies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under the NIRYAT PROTSAHAN intervention launched in January 2026, what is the base interest subvention on pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit?

With which institution is the collateral guarantee support for MSME export credit under the Export Promotion Mission being introduced?

Consider the following statements about the Export Promotion Mission: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025 with an outlay of ₹25,060 crore. 2. Its two sub-schemes are NIRYAT PROTSAHAN and NIRYAT DISHA. 3. It is implemented by the Department of Commerce alone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT), which received a AAA (Stable) rating from CARE Ratings in January 2026, is sponsored by:

According to the Road Transport Ministry (January 2026), NHAI has so far monetised road assets worth about:

What was the coal production from captive and commercial mines in December 2025, as reported by the Ministry of Coal?

Which segments are the focus of the PLI Scheme for Textiles, whose application deadline was extended to 31 March 2026?

Who has been designated Chairperson of the NPS Trust Board by PFRDA, as announced in January 2026?

Consider the following statements about the PFRDA reforms announced in January 2026: 1. Scheduled Commercial Banks may independently set up pension funds to manage NPS, under an in-principle framework. 2. The revised Investment Management Fee for pension funds applies from 1 April 2026. 3. Three new trustees were appointed to the NPS Trust Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the name of the new mascot unveiled by MoSPI on 1 January 2026?

What message does the new MoSPI logo, unveiled on 1 January 2026, carry?

Under the amendment announced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in January 2026, how often will company directors now need to file KYC?

How many new Regional Directorates and Registrar of Companies offices will the Ministry of Corporate Affairs open from 16 February 2026?

Under which sub-scheme of the Export Promotion Mission is the Market Access Support intervention, launched on 31 December 2025, implemented?

What minimum share of MSME participation has been mandated for events supported under the Market Access Support intervention?

Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) began lending at its 51st Board Meeting on 30 December 2025 by sanctioning loans of about:

Consider the following statements about Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL): 1. SMFCL is India's first maritime-focused Non-Banking Financial Company. 2. SMFCL is targeting a loan book of ₹8,000 crore in 2025-26. 3. The largest share of its first tranche of sanctions went to Goa Shipyard. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the quick estimate released on 29 December 2025, India's Index of Industrial Production grew by how much in November 2025?

Which IIP sector recorded a contraction in November 2025?

Consider the following statements about the Index of Industrial Production (IIP): 1. The current IIP series uses 2011-12 as its base year. 2. The quick estimate of IIP is released on the 28th of every month, or the next working day if the 28th is a holiday. 3. In November 2025, electricity was the fastest-growing IIP sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the total corpus of the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS), whose guidelines were notified on 27 December 2025?

Under the Shipbreaking Credit Note introduced by SBFAS, ship owners scrapping vessels at Indian yards receive a credit equal to what share of the scrap value?

Under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS), the India Ship Technology Centre will be set up under which institution?

Consider the following statements about the shipbuilding schemes whose guidelines were notified in December 2025: 1. SBFAS provides financial assistance of 15% to 25% per vessel, depending on the vessel category. 2. Greenfield shipbuilding clusters get 100% capital support through a 50:50 Centre–State special purpose vehicle. 3. Both SBFAS and SbDS are valid only until 31 March 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the toll-free number of the National Consumer Helpline?

Which sector accounted for the largest share of refunds facilitated by the National Consumer Helpline between 25 April and 26 December 2025?

Consider the following statements about the National Consumer Helpline (NCH): 1. Between 25 April and 26 December 2025, the NCH facilitated ₹45 crore in refunds on 67,265 grievances across 31 sectors. 2. The NCH operates at the pre-litigation stage under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. 3. Grievances can be registered on the NCH in only 12 languages. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Untied Grants released to Panchayati Raj Institutions under the Fifteenth Finance Commission can be used for the subjects listed in which Schedule of the Constitution?

Consider the following statements about Fifteenth Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies: 1. Tied Grants can be used for sanitation, including maintaining ODF status, and for drinking water supply. 2. Untied Grants can be used to pay salaries of panchayat staff. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?