MCQ Test: Indian Economy and Business Highlights: Market Rally, Low Inflation, and Key Policy Reforms on November 12, 2025

1. What is the primary expected outcome for Indian imports to the US if the proposed India-US trade deal is finalized, as mentioned in the text?

A) US tariffs on Indian imports will increase by 15-16%. B) US tariffs on Indian imports will be substantially lowered to around 15-16%. C) US tariffs on Indian imports will be completely abolished. D) US tariffs on Indian imports will remain unchanged.

2. According to the provided text, which two factors were primarily attributed to India's retail inflation (CPI) declining to a multi-year low in October 2025?

A) Increase in crude oil prices and higher food exports. B) Impact of GST rate cuts and subdued prices of vegetables and fruits. C) Rising interest rates and increased consumer spending. D) Global economic slowdown and reduced manufacturing output.

3. Which financial institution projected India to become the world's third-largest economy by 2028 and the third-largest consumer market by 2026?

A) National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) B) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) C) UBS D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) status to SRPA. What is the primary objective of this move concerning Payment System Operators (PSOs)?

A) To allow PSOs to issue their own currency. B) To enhance transparency and operational supervision within India's payments ecosystem. C) To merge all PSOs into a single government-owned entity. D) To restrict the entry of new PSOs into the market.

5. Which new type of security did the RBI include as eligible collateral in repo transactions, aiming to boost liquidity and demand for them?

A) Corporate bonds B) Gold bonds C) Municipal debt securities D) Foreign exchange bonds

6. RBI Deputy Governor Shri Swaminathan J emphasized the importance of outcome-based regulation and robust governance in financial institutions, particularly in managing risks within which type of entities?

A) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) B) Large conglomerates C) Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) D) Public sector banks only

7. What is the name of the new scheme approved by the Union Cabinet to provide 100% credit guarantee coverage for eligible exporters, including MSMEs, up to ₹20,000 crore?

A) Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme B) Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) C) Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme D) Duty Drawback Scheme

8. One of the key pre-Budget suggestions made by MSMEs to the Finance Minister for FY27 was to advocate for:

A) A reduction in corporate tax rates for large industries. B) An enhanced technology upgradation fund. C) Exemption from Goods and Services Tax (GST). D) A complete waiver of all outstanding loans.

9. Which two companies announced a 50:50 life insurance joint venture in India, with an initial investment targeting rural and semi-urban areas to enhance insurance penetration?

A) HDFC Life and SBI Life B) Bajaj Allianz and Max Life C) Manulife Financial and Mahindra & Mahindra D) Reliance Industries and LIC

10. India and Mauritius are set to deepen their cooperation in which specific economic and scientific sector, as highlighted by Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh?

A) Space exploration and satellite technology B) Ocean technologies and the blue economy C) Agricultural research and food processing D) Information technology and software development

11. According to UBS, what are the primary drivers for India's projected real GDP growth of 6.5% year-on-year between FY28-30?

A) Increasing foreign aid and declining domestic demand. B) Strong domestic demand, policy stability, and manufacturing reforms. C) High inflation and reduced government spending. D) Dependency on exports and volatile global markets.

12. Adani Enterprises shares surged following the board's approval for what specific financial action aimed at strengthening its financial position and supporting growth?

A) A stock split B) A rights issue C) A buyback of shares D) Issuance of bonus shares

13. What was the year-on-year food inflation rate in India for October 2025, as mentioned in the text?

A) 0.25% B) 1.44% C) -5.02% D) 6.21%

14. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly intervening in currency and bond markets by selling approximately $20 billion from its reserves and buying around $2 billion in bonds for what primary purpose?

A) To increase the value of the Indian Rupee significantly against the US dollar. B) To prevent the rupee from sliding and manage borrowing costs. C) To fund government infrastructure projects directly. D) To encourage foreign investors to withdraw funds from India.

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Indian Economy and Business Highlights: Market Rally, Low Inflation, and Key Policy Reforms on November 12, 2025

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1. What is the primary expected outcome for Indian imports to the US if the proposed India-US trade deal is finalized, as mentioned in the text?

2. According to the provided text, which two factors were primarily attributed to India's retail inflation (CPI) declining to a multi-year low in October 2025?

3. Which financial institution projected India to become the world's third-largest economy by 2028 and the third-largest consumer market by 2026?

4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) status to SRPA. What is the primary objective of this move concerning Payment System Operators (PSOs)?

5. Which new type of security did the RBI include as eligible collateral in repo transactions, aiming to boost liquidity and demand for them?

6. RBI Deputy Governor Shri Swaminathan J emphasized the importance of outcome-based regulation and robust governance in financial institutions, particularly in managing risks within which type of entities?

7. What is the name of the new scheme approved by the Union Cabinet to provide 100% credit guarantee coverage for eligible exporters, including MSMEs, up to ₹20,000 crore?

8. One of the key pre-Budget suggestions made by MSMEs to the Finance Minister for FY27 was to advocate for:

9. Which two companies announced a 50:50 life insurance joint venture in India, with an initial investment targeting rural and semi-urban areas to enhance insurance penetration?

10. India and Mauritius are set to deepen their cooperation in which specific economic and scientific sector, as highlighted by Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh?

11. According to UBS, what are the primary drivers for India's projected real GDP growth of 6.5% year-on-year between FY28-30?

12. Adani Enterprises shares surged following the board's approval for what specific financial action aimed at strengthening its financial position and supporting growth?

13. What was the year-on-year food inflation rate in India for October 2025, as mentioned in the text?

14. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly intervening in currency and bond markets by selling approximately $20 billion from its reserves and buying around $2 billion in bonds for what primary purpose?

Indian Economy and Business Highlights: Market Rally, Low Inflation, and Key Policy Reforms on November 12, 2025

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. What is the primary expected outcome for Indian imports to the US if the proposed India-US trade deal is finalized, as mentioned in the text?

2. According to the provided text, which two factors were primarily attributed to India's retail inflation (CPI) declining to a multi-year low in October 2025?

3. Which financial institution projected India to become the world's third-largest economy by 2028 and the third-largest consumer market by 2026?

4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) status to SRPA. What is the primary objective of this move concerning Payment System Operators (PSOs)?

5. Which new type of security did the RBI include as eligible collateral in repo transactions, aiming to boost liquidity and demand for them?

6. RBI Deputy Governor Shri Swaminathan J emphasized the importance of outcome-based regulation and robust governance in financial institutions, particularly in managing risks within which type of entities?

7. What is the name of the new scheme approved by the Union Cabinet to provide 100% credit guarantee coverage for eligible exporters, including MSMEs, up to ₹20,000 crore?

8. One of the key pre-Budget suggestions made by MSMEs to the Finance Minister for FY27 was to advocate for:

9. Which two companies announced a 50:50 life insurance joint venture in India, with an initial investment targeting rural and semi-urban areas to enhance insurance penetration?

10. India and Mauritius are set to deepen their cooperation in which specific economic and scientific sector, as highlighted by Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh?

11. According to UBS, what are the primary drivers for India's projected real GDP growth of 6.5% year-on-year between FY28-30?

12. Adani Enterprises shares surged following the board's approval for what specific financial action aimed at strengthening its financial position and supporting growth?

13. What was the year-on-year food inflation rate in India for October 2025, as mentioned in the text?

14. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly intervening in currency and bond markets by selling approximately $20 billion from its reserves and buying around $2 billion in bonds for what primary purpose?

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