Reports & Indices Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Aboard which research vessel was most of the survey work behind CMLRE's 2026 national report on deep-sea fishery resources carried out?
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Correct answer: D — FORV Sagar Sampada
The Fishery and Oceanographic Research Vessel (FORV) Sagar Sampada served as the floating laboratory for the surveys.
Consider the following statements about CMLRE's National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources of the Indian EEZ: 1. It describes the mesopelagic 'twilight zone' as extending from 200 to 1,000 metres deep. 2. It covers India's Exclusive Economic Zone of about 2.37 million sq km. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The report also names biodiversity hotspots such as Kollam Bank and Angria Bank.
Which NITI Aayog report released in August 2026 focuses on building an organised, professional system of caregivers?
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Correct answer: A — Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047
NITI Aayog released 'Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047' on 5 August 2026.
As per the Labour Minister in July 2026, about how many people in India are covered by social protection systems, as highlighted by the ILO?
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Correct answer: C — 101 crore
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said India's social protection systems cover about 101 crore people, over 68% of the population.
The ILO highlighted India's social protection coverage of over one billion people at which meeting held in Hyderabad in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — BRICS Labour Ministers' Meeting
The figure was highlighted by the ILO at the BRICS Labour Ministers' Meeting in Hyderabad.
According to a Competere Foundation report released in July 2026, India's rank in structural and pro-competitive reforms improved from 82nd to which position?
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Correct answer: B — 57th
India advanced 25 places, from 82nd to 57th, between 2010 and 2023 on the Market Distortions Performance Index.
The Competere Foundation assesses India's reform performance (2010–2023) using which index?
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Correct answer: D — Market Distortions Performance Index
The report assesses India's performance under the Foundation's Market Distortions Performance Index.
According to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, which country is the largest supplier of seafarers, ahead of India?
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Correct answer: A — Philippines
India ranks second with 12.16% of the global seafaring workforce, behind only the Philippines and ahead of China, Russia and Indonesia.
'AAROH', released by the Ministry of Coal in July 2026, is India's first report on:
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Correct answer: A — Scientific mine closure and repurposing
AAROH – Annual Report on Mine Closure documents scientific mine closure and repurposing practices.
How many scientifically closed coal mines are documented in the AAROH report?
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Correct answer: C — 42
AAROH documents the transformation journey of 42 scientifically closed coal mines.
Which State ranked first among Large States in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index released in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Gujarat
Gujarat ranked first among Large States, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Which State topped the Hilly and North-Eastern States category of the Investment Friendliness Index?
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Correct answer: C — Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand ranked highest among Hilly and North-Eastern States, followed by Assam and Himachal Pradesh.
How many indicators does NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index framework comprise?
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Correct answer: A — 84
The IFI framework has 84 indicators across eight pillars, including investor-perception measures.
Consider the following statements about the Investment Friendliness Index (IFI): 1. The IFI covers all 28 States and 8 Union Territories. 2. Goa topped the City States and Union Territories category. 3. The development of the IFI was announced in the Union Budget 2025–26. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct as per NITI Aayog's release.
What bioeconomy size does NITI Aayog's roadmap launched on 16 July 2026 target for India by 2035?
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Correct answer: B — $691 billion
The roadmap targets $691 billion by 2035 and $2.6 trillion by 2047.
How many National BioMissions does NITI Aayog's bioeconomy roadmap recommend as execution platforms?
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Correct answer: D — Six
A central recommendation is the creation of six National BioMissions.
As per NITI Aayog's roadmap, what share of India's GDP did the bioeconomy contribute in 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 4.8%
India's bioeconomy was $195.3 billion in 2025, contributing 4.8% to national GDP.
Consider the following statements about the bioeconomy roadmap launched on 16 July 2026: 1. The roadmap was developed by the NITI Frontier Tech Hub. 2. India's bioeconomy grew from $10 billion in 2014 to $195.3 billion in 2025. 3. At the launch, India's first Engineering Biology graduation course was announced. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct as per the NITI Aayog and Ministry of Science & Technology releases.
What was India's overall unemployment rate (15+ years) in June 2026 as per the PLFS monthly bulletin?
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Correct answer: A — 5.5%
The PLFS June 2026 bulletin put the overall unemployment rate at 5.5%.
What was the female labour force participation rate (15+ years) in June 2026 as per PLFS?
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Correct answer: D — 32.7%
Female LFPR was 32.7% in June 2026, 0.7 percentage points above June 2025 (32.0%).
The second edition of the Digital Threat Report 2025–26 released by MeitY in July 2026 focuses on which sector?
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Correct answer: A — Banking, financial services, insurance and payments
The report covers the BFSI and payments ecosystem; it was prepared with CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin and SISA.
According to the AISHE report released in July 2026, what was India's Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: C — 30
GER reached 29.5 in 2022-23 and 30 in 2023-24; 31.2 is the female GER for 2023-24.
What was the Gender Parity Index (GPI) in higher education in 2023-24 as per AISHE?
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Correct answer: A — 1.08
The GPI for 2023-24 stands at 1.08 and has remained above 1.0 for seven consecutive years.
Consider the following statements about AISHE: 1. GER in AISHE is computed for the 18–23 years age group. 2. Women made up 44% of STEM enrolment in 2023-24. 3. Participation in AISHE is mandatory for all Higher Education Institutions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: PIB's survey note says participation in AISHE is voluntary and data is self-reported.
What was the total enrolment in higher education in 2023-24 according to AISHE?
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Correct answer: B — 4.50 crore
Enrolment rose from 3.42 crore (2014-15) to 4.46 crore (2022-23) and 4.50 crore (2023-24); 2.24 crore is female enrolment.
According to UDISE+ 2025-26, how many school teachers were there in India?
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Correct answer: A — About 1.03 crore (1,02,73,020)
Teachers numbered 1,02,73,020 in 2025-26, up from 94,83,294 in 2022-23.
What was the dropout rate at the secondary level in 2025-26 as per UDISE+?
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Correct answer: B — 7.0%
Secondary dropout fell from 8.2% in 2024-25 to 7.0% in 2025-26; 3.6% is the middle level and 13.8% the 2022-23 secondary figure.
What was the Gross Enrolment Ratio at the secondary level in 2025-26 as per UDISE+?
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Correct answer: C — 71.7%
Secondary GER rose from 68.5% in 2024-25 to 71.7% in 2025-26; 89.6% is the middle-level GER and 51.9% the secondary retention rate.
Who chaired MoSPI's Expert Committee on Energy Statistics, whose report was released on 6 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Dr Rangan Banerjee
The committee was chaired by Dr Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi.
Which annual MoSPI publication did the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics review?
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Correct answer: A — Energy Statistics India
The committee comprehensively reviewed MoSPI's annual publication 'Energy Statistics India' and the energy statistics database.
The National Study Report on 'Low Participation in Gram Sabha across States and Union Territories' (June 2026) was prepared by:
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Correct answer: B — National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
The report was prepared by NIRD&PR for the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and released by NITI Aayog Member Dr R. Balasubramaniam.
Who released the National Study Report on low participation in Gram Sabhas in New Delhi on 30 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Dr R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog
The report was released by Dr R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, in the presence of Panchayati Raj Secretary Vivek Bhardwaj.
What is the thematic focus of the eighth edition of NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly, released on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Pharmaceutical sector
The thematic focus of the eighth edition is India's pharmaceutical sector.
According to NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly (8th edition), what was India's total merchandise and services trade in FY2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — $1.84 trillion
Total trade grew 5.4% year-on-year to reach $1.84 trillion in FY2025-26.
Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly released on 23 June 2026: 1. India remained the world's eighth-largest services exporter in 2025. 2. It names Telangana, Gujarat and Maharashtra as key pillars of India's pharmaceutical industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated in the release on the eighth edition.
According to the UNCTAD report cited by the Ports Ministry on 22 June 2026, what was India's share of global ship recycling in 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 35.4%
India's share rose to 35.4% in 2025 from 30.1% in 2024, making it the world's top ship recycling nation.
India's ship recycling law is aligned with which international convention, ratified by India in 2019?
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Correct answer: C — Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships
The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019 aligns India's ecosystem with the Hong Kong International Convention (HKC), which India ratified in 2019.
Under the Ports Ministry's Ship-breaking Credit Note Scheme, ship owners receive a credit note equivalent to what share of the scrap value of a recycled ship?
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Correct answer: B — 40%
Ship owners receive a credit note equal to 40% of the scrap value, usable toward up to 5% of the value of a new vessel built at an Indian shipyard.
Consider the following statements about India's ship recycling performance, as reported on 22 June 2026: 1. Ship recycling in India rose to 2.99 million gross tons in 2025. 2. Financial assistance of ₹53.5 crore helped 115 facilities become compliant with the Hong Kong Convention. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
What is the base year of the new Wholesale Price Index (WPI) series released on 15 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2022-23
The revised WPI series has base year 2022-23 and replaces the 2011-12 series.
How many items does the new WPI series (base 2022-23) cover?
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Correct answer: A — 957
The number of items has increased from 697 in the 2011-12 series to 957.
Which office compiles and releases the Wholesale Price Index in India?
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Correct answer: B — Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT
The Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT, released the revised WPI series.
Consider the following statements about the revised WPI and the new Producer Price Indices (June 2026): 1. Weights in the WPI 2022-23 series are based on Gross Value of Output instead of Net Traded Value. 2. WPI will be released along with PPI for five years and discontinued thereafter. 3. Service PPIs have been compiled for seven services and are released on a quarterly basis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated in the DPIIT release. The shift from WPI to PPI follows IMF recommendations.
According to the PLFS monthly bulletin, what was the Labour Force Participation Rate (15+ years) in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 54.4%
LFPR for persons aged 15 years and above was 54.4% in May 2026 (CWS).
In the PLFS, the Current Weekly Status (CWS) of a person is determined on the basis of which reference period?
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Correct answer: D — Last 7 days preceding the survey
CWS is the activity status based on a reference period of the last 7 days preceding the date of survey.
Consider the following statements about the PLFS monthly bulletin for May 2026: 1. The Worker Population Ratio (15+ years) was 51.4%. 2. The unemployment rate (15+ years) in urban areas declined to 6.4%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both figures are given in the MoSPI release on the May 2026 bulletin.
Who released the Report of the Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions on 8 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chief Economic Adviser Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran
CEA Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran released the report in New Delhi.
State Finance Commissions, which assess the finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions, are constituted under which Article of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Article 243-I
The Panchayati Raj Ministry release states that State Finance Commissions are constituted under Article 243-I.
The report recommended a CAG performance audit of the implementation of which Constitutional Amendment across States?
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Correct answer: C — 73rd Amendment
The report recommends that the CAG undertake a performance audit of the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment across States.
Which institution was the nodal agency for the National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24), released in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai
NFHS-6 was conducted in 2023-24 by MoHFW with IIPS, Mumbai, as the nodal agency.
According to NFHS-6, stunting among children under five years declined from 35.5% (NFHS-5) to:
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Correct answer: B — 29.3%
Stunting declined from 35.5% to 29.3%; 31.8% is the underweight figure.
What share of deliveries were institutional deliveries as per NFHS-6?
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Correct answer: C — 90.6%
Institutional deliveries increased from 88.6% to 90.6%; 95.9% is the ANC coverage figure.
Consider the following statements about NFHS-6: 1. India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) remains at 2.0. 2. Full immunisation coverage of children declined compared with NFHS-5. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
TFR remains at 2.0; full immunisation improved from 83.8% to 87.1%, it did not decline.
NFHS-6 recorded the sharpest rise in coverage of which vaccine among children, from 36.4% to 85.4%?
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Correct answer: B — Rotavirus vaccine
Rotavirus vaccination coverage rose from 36.4% to 85.4%; measles second dose rose from 58.6% to 71.8%.
NITI Aayog's semiconductor roadmap released in May 2026 aims to make India an indispensable global semiconductor player by which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2035
The roadmap charts India's path to becoming an indispensable global semiconductor player by 2035.
Which unit of NITI Aayog released the roadmap 'Future of India's Semiconductor Industry' in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Frontier Tech Hub
The roadmap was released by NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub.
As per the National Health Accounts 2022-23 (released May 2026), out-of-pocket expenditure as a share of total health expenditure was:
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Correct answer: B — 43.4%
OOPE declined from 64.2% (2013-14) to 43.4% (2022-23); 39.4% was the COVID-period figure.
According to NHA 2022-23, Government Health Expenditure as a share of GDP (old series) in 2022-23 was:
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Correct answer: B — 1.43%
GHE rose from 1.15% of GDP in 2013-14 to 1.43% in 2022-23; 1.84% was the 2021-22 pandemic-year figure.
Consider the following statements about the National Health Accounts 2022-23: 1. The share of Government Health Expenditure in total health expenditure was higher than the share of out-of-pocket expenditure. 2. The estimates were prepared by NITI Aayog. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
GHE's share (43.7%) slightly exceeded OOPE's (43.4%); the estimates were prepared by the NHA Technical Secretariat at NHSRC, not NITI Aayog.
The new series of the All-India Index of Industrial Production (IIP), to be launched on 1 June 2026, will have which base year?
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Correct answer: C — 2022-23
The TAC-IIP report covers revision of the IIP base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
Which method will the new IIP series adopt for linking the 2011-12 series with the 2022-23 series?
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Correct answer: D — Geometric Mean method
The new series will adopt the Geometric Mean method for linking, with linking factors computed for the General Index and Sectoral Indices.
Consider the following statements about the new IIP series (base 2022-23): 1. Its scope includes Rare Earth Minerals and Water Supply. 2. It is aligned with the National Industrial Classification (NIC-2008). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The new series adds Minor Minerals, Rare Earth Minerals, Gas Supply, Water Supply and Sewerage & Waste Management, and is aligned with NIC-2025, not NIC-2008.
In the ICMR-CCRAS Phase III trial presented in May 2026, Punarnavadi Mandura was compared with which standard therapy for anaemia?
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Correct answer: C — Iron Folic Acid supplementation
The trial compared Punarnavadi Mandura, alone and with Drakshavaleha, against standard Iron Folic Acid supplementation and found them therapeutically equivalent.
The ICMR report on First-in-Human Phase 1 clinical trials, launched in May 2026, was based on what kind of study?
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Correct answer: A — A Delphi study with 37 experts
The report is 'A Delphi Study on Regulatory Pathways and Opportunities', developed through two rounds of consultation with 37 experts.
Consider the following statements about the 1st ICMR Annual Clinical Trial Meet (May 2026): 1. The anaemia trial enrolled pregnant women in their second trimester. 2. ICMR released Operational Guidelines for Single Ethics Review of Multicentre Research in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the trial enrolled nearly 4,000 non-pregnant women aged 18–49 with moderate anaemia. Statement 2 is correct.
According to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal (May 2026), India achieved record exports of about how much?
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Correct answer: C — US$863 billion
Goyal said India achieved record exports of US$863 billion and set an aspirational target of US$1 trillion for the current year.
As stated by Piyush Goyal in May 2026, over the last three and a half years India has covered how many developed economies through how many FTAs?
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Correct answer: D — 38 economies through 9 FTAs
India has covered 38 developed and prosperous economies through nine FTAs, four already operational and five expected within 12 months.
According to NITI Aayog's school education report of May 2026, India's school education system spans about how many schools and students?
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Correct answer: C — 14.71 lakh schools and over 24.69 crore students
The report says India's school system spans 14.71 lakh schools serving over 24.69 crore students, the largest in the world.
Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's report 'School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement': 1. It draws on secondary data including UDISE+ 2024-25, PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 and ASER 2024. 2. It is based on a fresh primary household survey conducted by NITI Aayog in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The report uses secondary data (UDISE+ 2024-25, PARAKH 2024, NAS 2017 and 2021, ASER 2024) and inputs from a February 2025 national workshop, not a primary household survey.
How many major challenges does NITI Aayog's May 2026 school education report identify?
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Correct answer: D — 11
Based on data analysis and stakeholder consultations, the report presents 11 major challenges.
What is the reference period of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2025, whose detailed report was released in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — January 2025 – December 2025
ASUSE 2025 covers January–December 2025; October 2023–September 2024 was the period of ASUSE 2023-24.
As per ASUSE 2025, female proprietors headed more than 60% of establishments in which sector?
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Correct answer: D — Manufacturing
Female proprietors headed more than 60% of manufacturing establishments; construction is outside ASUSE's coverage.
Who, as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, released the 'Ease of Doing Research & Development in India' reports on 9 April 2026 along with Dr Jitendra Singh?
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Correct answer: C — Suman Bery
The reports were formally released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery and Dr Jitendra Singh. V. K. Saraswat is a NITI Member, Ajay Kumar Sood the Principal Scientific Adviser and Vivek Kumar Singh a Senior Adviser.
NITI Aayog's Ease of Doing R&D reports (April 2026) drew on insights from roughly how many scientists and researchers?
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Correct answer: D — 850+
NITI Aayog said the exercise involved outreach to 400+ institutional leaders and insights from 850+ scientists and researchers.
Consider the following statements about the NITI Aayog reports released on 9 April 2026: 1. Two reports were released, one of them a survey report on ease of doing R&D in India. 2. The reports were the outcome of an exercise conducted over about nine months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: NITI released 'Ease of Doing Research & Development in India' and the 'Survey Report on Ease of Doing R&D in India', after an exercise of approximately nine months.
What mission framework is proposed in NITI Aayog's 'Roadmap for Horticulture Development in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir' (April 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — Operation Golden Greens
NITI Aayog said a key highlight of the roadmap is the proposed mission framework 'Operation Golden Greens'. Operation Greens is a separate existing scheme.
Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's J&K horticulture roadmap: 1. Its proposed mission framework covers fruits, dry fruits, vegetables, floriculture and minor crops. 2. The report was released at SKUAST in Srinagar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the report was released at a workshop at NITI Aayog, New Delhi (SKUAST was among participating institutions).
According to NITI Aayog's 'From Borrowers to Builders' report (April 2026), what credit portfolio do women borrowers in India hold, and what share of system credit is it?
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Correct answer: B — ₹76 lakh crore; 26%
The report says women borrowers hold a ₹76 lakh crore credit portfolio, 26% of total system credit. ₹16 lakh crore was the 2017 figure.
Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's report released on 7 April 2026: 1. It is the second edition of 'From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India's Evolving Credit Market'. 2. Credit penetration among women rose from 19% to 36% between December 2017 and December 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per NITI Aayog's release on the report.
Under NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform, the 'From Borrowers to Builders' report was prepared by which organisations?
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Correct answer: D — TransUnion CIBIL and MicroSave Consulting
NITI Aayog said the report, under the aegis of WEP, was prepared by TransUnion CIBIL and MicroSave Consulting (MSC).