MCQs 2026

A robust manufacturing sector typically drives job creation, boosts overall economic output, and contributes to GDP growth.

The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is a widely used economic indicator that provides an indication of business conditions in the manufacturing and services sectors.

The provided topic states that India's manufacturing sector recorded strong growth in Q2 2026.

Keeping the repo rate stable, especially at a level aimed at managing inflation, suggests the RBI is focused on controlling inflation and ensuring price stability.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is mandated by the RBI Act, 1934, to determine the policy repo rate required to meet the inflation target.

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its September 2026 meeting decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5%.

The Act East Policy, launched in 2014, is India's primary foreign policy initiative to strengthen its relationship with ASEAN countries and the wider East Asian region.

Connectivity, encompassing physical infrastructure, digital links, and people-to-people exchanges, is a central pillar of India-ASEAN cooperation.

In 2022, the India-ASEAN relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signifying deeper engagement across various sectors.

The UNGA emphasizes the importance of transforming agri-food systems to be more sustainable, resilient, and equitable to ensure long-term food security.