MCQ Test: India's Latest News: Rupee Hits Record Low, Government Reverses App Order, and Key Social Welfare Initiatives

1. What was one of the primary reasons cited for the Indian Rupee's significant depreciation in December 2025?

A) A sudden surge in domestic industrial output B) Sustained foreign fund outflows and higher crude oil prices C) An unexpected increase in foreign direct investment D) A new government policy encouraging imports

2. According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, what was the reason behind the International Monetary Fund (IMF) assigning a 'C' grade to India's national accounts data?

A) Doubts about the accuracy of India's GDP calculations B) An outdated base year for national accounts data C) Concerns over India's rising fiscal deficit D) Lack of transparency in reporting economic indicators

3. What significant policy decision did the Union Government reverse regarding the Sanchar Saathi app?

A) Making its usage mandatory for all government employees B) Mandating its pre-installation on all new smartphones C) Restricting its availability to only certain regions D) Charging a subscription fee for its premium features

4. On which specific occasion were the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2025 presented by President Droupadi Murmu?

A) Republic Day B) Independence Day C) International Day of Persons with Disabilities D) National Unity Day

5. What is the approved monthly pension amount under the new social welfare scheme for vulnerable sections like widows, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities?

A) ₹5,000 B) ₹7,500 C) ₹10,000 D) ₹12,500

6. Which country expressed its commitment to increasing trade with India to $100 billion in the next five years, despite perceived 'obstacles'?

A) United States B) China C) Russia D) Germany

7. Which country recently became a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave, aiming to deepen maritime security ties?

A) Maldives B) Sri Lanka C) Bangladesh D) Seychelles

8. What is INS Aridaman, highlighted as a key component of India's 'no-first-use' nuclear doctrine?

A) An indigenously built aircraft carrier B) India's third indigenously built Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine (SSBN) C) A new class of stealth frigates D) An advanced ballistic missile defense system

9. Who was approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bank of America's India operations?

A) Vikram Pandit B) Vikram Sahu C) Anil Ambani D) Uday Kotak

10. What proposal did the Ministry of Education rule out regarding appointments to top academic positions like Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors?

A) Implementing a quota system for women B) Introducing an Indian Education Service C) Mandating international experience D) Lowering the minimum qualification requirements

11. Which former Chief Economic Advisor voiced concerns about India's economic growth, pointing to flat private investment and declining Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?

A) Raghuram Rajan B) Arvind Subramanian C) Kaushik Basu D) Bibek Debroy

12. What two specific topics did the government and opposition agree to discuss in Parliament, resolving a recent deadlock during the Winter Session?

A) Budget allocation and defense procurement B) Electoral reforms and the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram C) Agricultural policies and industrial growth D) Foreign policy and national security

13. Which awards recognize outstanding work by civil servants in areas like holistic development of districts, aspirational blocks, and innovation?

A) National Civil Service Awards B) Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration C) President's Medal for Distinguished Service D) Sardar Patel National Integration Awards

14. What was the reported impact of the strong X1.9-class solar flare reported by NASA?

A) Global internet outage B) Major radio blackout over Australia C) Disruption of satellite communications worldwide D) Increased aurora borealis visibility in polar regions

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India's Latest News: Rupee Hits Record Low, Government Reverses App Order, and Key Social Welfare Initiatives

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1. What was one of the primary reasons cited for the Indian Rupee's significant depreciation in December 2025?

2. According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, what was the reason behind the International Monetary Fund (IMF) assigning a 'C' grade to India's national accounts data?

3. What significant policy decision did the Union Government reverse regarding the Sanchar Saathi app?

4. On which specific occasion were the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2025 presented by President Droupadi Murmu?

5. What is the approved monthly pension amount under the new social welfare scheme for vulnerable sections like widows, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities?

6. Which country expressed its commitment to increasing trade with India to $100 billion in the next five years, despite perceived 'obstacles'?

7. Which country recently became a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave, aiming to deepen maritime security ties?

8. What is INS Aridaman, highlighted as a key component of India's 'no-first-use' nuclear doctrine?

9. Who was approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bank of America's India operations?

10. What proposal did the Ministry of Education rule out regarding appointments to top academic positions like Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors?

11. Which former Chief Economic Advisor voiced concerns about India's economic growth, pointing to flat private investment and declining Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?

12. What two specific topics did the government and opposition agree to discuss in Parliament, resolving a recent deadlock during the Winter Session?

13. Which awards recognize outstanding work by civil servants in areas like holistic development of districts, aspirational blocks, and innovation?

14. What was the reported impact of the strong X1.9-class solar flare reported by NASA?

India's Latest News: Rupee Hits Record Low, Government Reverses App Order, and Key Social Welfare Initiatives

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. What was one of the primary reasons cited for the Indian Rupee's significant depreciation in December 2025?

2. According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, what was the reason behind the International Monetary Fund (IMF) assigning a 'C' grade to India's national accounts data?

3. What significant policy decision did the Union Government reverse regarding the Sanchar Saathi app?

4. On which specific occasion were the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2025 presented by President Droupadi Murmu?

5. What is the approved monthly pension amount under the new social welfare scheme for vulnerable sections like widows, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities?

6. Which country expressed its commitment to increasing trade with India to $100 billion in the next five years, despite perceived 'obstacles'?

7. Which country recently became a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave, aiming to deepen maritime security ties?

8. What is INS Aridaman, highlighted as a key component of India's 'no-first-use' nuclear doctrine?

9. Who was approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bank of America's India operations?

10. What proposal did the Ministry of Education rule out regarding appointments to top academic positions like Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors?

11. Which former Chief Economic Advisor voiced concerns about India's economic growth, pointing to flat private investment and declining Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?

12. What two specific topics did the government and opposition agree to discuss in Parliament, resolving a recent deadlock during the Winter Session?

13. Which awards recognize outstanding work by civil servants in areas like holistic development of districts, aspirational blocks, and innovation?

14. What was the reported impact of the strong X1.9-class solar flare reported by NASA?

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