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MCQs - 2026-04

2181.
The issuance of SGBs helps India in achieving which of its international commitments?
A World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements
B Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement
C International Monetary Fund (IMF) lending guidelines
D United Nations Security Council resolutions
2182.
What is driving the growing investor interest in India's SGBs?
A High risk associated with these bonds
B Increasing global focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing
C Low returns compared to traditional bonds
D Lack of transparency in their issuance
2183.
Which of the following is an eligible area for funding through India's Sovereign Green Bonds?
A Expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure
B Clean transportation and renewable energy projects
C Development of new coal power plants
D Subsidies for non-renewable energy sources
2184.
What is the primary purpose of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGBs)?
A To finance general government expenditure
B To raise funds specifically for projects with environmental benefits
C To reduce the national debt
D To fund defense spending
2185.
Beyond attracting foreign investment, what is another key objective of India's semiconductor initiative?
A To exclusively import semiconductor technology
B To build indigenous design capabilities and foster a local supply chain
C To focus solely on assembling imported components
D To reduce the overall production of electronic goods
2186.
What is a significant challenge in establishing a robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem?
A Low capital investment requirements
B Availability of abundant skilled labor with specialized expertise
C High capital investment and need for advanced technological expertise
D Lack of demand for semiconductors globally
2187.
Besides manufacturing facilities (fabs), what other type of unit is crucial for the semiconductor ecosystem being developed in India?
A Research and Development centers only
B Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) units
C Retail showrooms for electronic devices
D Software development hubs
2188.
Which government scheme is a key incentive for attracting investment in semiconductor manufacturing in India?
A Make in India
B Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for semiconductors
C National Education Policy
D Ayushman Bharat
2189.
What is a primary strategic reason for India's push towards semiconductor manufacturing?
A To reduce reliance on agricultural exports
B To decrease dependence on imported critical components and enhance national security
C To promote traditional handicraft industries
D To increase the import of finished electronic goods
2190.
A predictable regulatory environment in the e-commerce sector is likely to:
A Discourage investment
B Attract further investment
C Increase operational costs for all businesses
D Lead to market monopolization