Which of the following is a primary objective of the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee?
A To manage the country's foreign exchange reserves.
B To maintain price stability while keeping in mind the objective of inclusive growth.
C To issue new currency notes and coins.
D To regulate and supervise the banking system.
Answer: B
The primary mandate of the RBI's MPC is to maintain price stability (control inflation) while ensuring that it supports the objective of economic growth.
72.
As of the latest conclusion of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in 2026, what is the current policy repo rate?
A 6.00%
B 6.25%
C 6.50%
D 6.75%
Answer: C
The current policy repo rate, as decided by the MPC in its latest meeting in 2026, remains at 6.50%. This decision aims to balance inflation control with economic growth.
73.
To bridge the global digital divide and ensure inclusive digital transformation, what is a widely recognized strategy advocated by global leaders?
A Imposing high tariffs on digital devices
B Promoting universal, affordable, and secure access to digital technologies and skills
C Limiting internet connectivity to essential services only
D Encouraging digital illiteracy in rural areas
Answer: B
Global leaders consistently advocate for policies and initiatives that promote universal, affordable, and secure access to digital technologies, internet connectivity, and digital literacy skills to ensure that no one is left behind in the digital transformation journey.
74.
Global leaders have increasingly pledged enhanced cooperation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance. What is a primary objective of this cooperation in the context of responsible AI development and deployment?
A To centralize AI development in a few leading nations
B To establish global ethical guidelines and mitigate risks associated with AI
C To restrict public access to AI technologies
D To prioritize military applications of AI over civilian uses
Answer: B
A key focus of global cooperation on AI governance is to ensure the responsible, ethical, and human-centric development and deployment of AI, addressing potential risks such as bias, privacy concerns, and misuse, while harnessing its benefits.
75.
Which international forum, under its 2023 presidency, significantly championed the concept of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a key enabler for inclusive digital transformation globally?
A G7
B BRICS
C G20
D ASEAN
Answer: C
India's G20 presidency in 2023 placed a strong emphasis on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), showcasing its potential for financial inclusion, governance, and overall digital transformation, leading to global recognition and cooperation on the concept.
76.
The G20 has emphasized the importance of climate finance for sustainable development. Which of the following is a primary focus area for enhancing climate finance mobilization as per recent G20 discussions?
A Reducing private sector investment in green technologies
B Increasing reliance on fossil fuel subsidies
C Scaling up blended finance and leveraging private capital
D Shifting all climate finance responsibility to developing nations
Answer: C
G20 discussions consistently highlight the need to scale up climate finance, particularly through innovative mechanisms like blended finance, to leverage private capital and meet the significant investment needs for climate action and sustainable development in developing countries.
77.
A key commitment reiterated by G20 leaders towards achieving sustainable energy goals is the global target to triple renewable energy capacity by which year?
A 2030
B 2035
C 2040
D 2050
Answer: A
The G20 leaders, in their recent summits, have consistently supported the global target, also endorsed at COP28, to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 as a crucial step towards a just and inclusive energy transition and achieving sustainable development goals.
78.
Which G20 declaration, adopted in 2023, reaffirmed the commitment to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and called for significant reforms of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)?
A Delhi Declaration
B Rome Declaration
C Hamburg Declaration
D Osaka Declaration
Answer: A
The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, adopted in September 2023, strongly reaffirmed the commitment to the 2030 Agenda and called for strengthening and reforming MDBs to address global challenges more effectively, including sustainable development.
79.
Which landmark Supreme Court case significantly clarified the requirements for the admissibility of electronic evidence under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
A Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
B Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
C Arjun Panditrao Khotkar v. Kailash Kushanrao Gorantyal
D S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
Answer: C
The Supreme Court's judgment in Arjun Panditrao Khotkar v. Kailash Kushanrao Gorantyal (2020) is a landmark ruling that provided comprehensive clarification on the interpretation and application of Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, particularly regarding the mandatory nature of the certificate.
80.
According to the Supreme Court's guidelines, what is generally required for the admissibility of electronic records produced from a computer output, as per Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act?
A Oral testimony only from the person who created the record.
B A certificate from a person occupying a responsible official position in relation to the operation of the relevant device or the management of the relevant activities.
C A notarized affidavit from any legal practitioner.
D No specific requirement, as long as the record is visible.
Answer: B
The Supreme Court, particularly in the case of Arjun Panditrao Khotkar v. Kailash Kushanrao Gorantyal (2020), clarified that a certificate under Section 65B(4) of the Indian Evidence Act is a mandatory prerequisite for the admissibility of electronic records produced from a computer output.
