Clean Air Day 2026 MCQs: Test Your Knowledge

41.

What is a key objective of the expanded PLI scheme for the semiconductor ecosystem?

A To increase the import of electronic components.

B To reduce India's reliance on imported semiconductors and foster domestic capabilities.

C To exclusively support research institutions and not manufacturing.

D To encourage the export of raw materials for semiconductor production.

42.

The Indian government has expanded the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to further boost which sector in 2026?

A Textile Manufacturing

B Semiconductor Ecosystem

C Renewable Energy

D Pharmaceuticals

43.

Which body within the RBI is responsible for deciding the repo rate?

A Board of Directors

B Executive Committee

C Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)

D Financial Stability Board

44.

What is the primary objective of maintaining the repo rate at 6.5% by the RBI in September 2026, as per its policy review?

A To stimulate rapid economic growth by lowering borrowing costs.

B To control inflation and ensure price stability while supporting growth.

C To encourage foreign investment by offering higher returns.

D To reduce the government's borrowing costs.

45.

In its September 2026 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to maintain the repo rate at what percentage?

A 6.25%

B 6.50%

C 6.75%

D 7.00%

46.

The India-EU partnership on green technologies is crucial for both entities primarily because it aims to:

A Counterbalance the influence of other major global powers.

B Facilitate mutual military exercises and defence procurement.

C Accelerate their respective green transitions and achieve climate targets.

D Establish a unified regulatory framework for digital services.

47.

Which of the following is a key area of cooperation under the India-EU strategic partnership on green technologies?

A Joint development of space exploration missions

B Promotion of green hydrogen and renewable energy technologies

C Collaboration on conventional fossil fuel extraction

D Establishment of a common currency union

48.

Which high-level mechanism primarily facilitates the strategic partnership between India and the European Union on green technologies and sustainable development?

A India-EU Free Trade Agreement

B India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC)

C India-EU Defence Dialogue

D India-EU Cultural Exchange Program

49.

Which of the following is NOT a core area of focus under the UN's Global Digital Compact for digital governance?

A Bridging digital divides

B Data governance and protection

C Establishing a global digital tax regime

D Promoting human rights online and responsible AI

50.

Which major UN event is central to the expected adoption of the Global Digital Compact, a key framework for global digital governance?

A World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

B UN Climate Change Conference (COP)

C Summit of the Future

D International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference

MCQs 2026