Question 1

In the fiscal year 2025-26, India experienced a record high in gross Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows. What was the approximate value of these gross FDI inflows?

Accepted Answer

US$ 94.53 billion

Question 2

According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, what was the approximate total employment in India in the second quarter (July-September 2025) of FY26?

Accepted Answer

56.2 crore persons

Question 3

Which sectors saw concentrated capital in the Indian startup ecosystem during 2025, indicating a shift in investor preference away from consumer internet and hyper-local delivery models?

Accepted Answer

Fintech infrastructure, SaaS, climate tech, agritech, and deeptech

Question 4

What was the approximate value of private equity investments in India's real estate sector in 2025, marking a significant year-on-year increase?

Accepted Answer

US$ 6.7 billion

Question 5

In the fiscal year 2025-26, India's total exports (merchandise and services combined) reached approximately US$860.09 billion. What was the approximate merchandise import value during the same period?

Accepted Answer

US$ 774.98 billion

Question 6

During the period April-December 2025, India recorded US$35.18 billion in FDI. What was the percentage increase compared to the same period in the previous financial year?

Accepted Answer

18 percent

Question 7

As of December 5, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to cut the key repo rate. What was the new repo rate after this cut?

Accepted Answer

5.25%

Question 8

India's manufacturing sector witnessed significant expansion in December 2025, with industrial growth at 8.1%. Which sub-sectors showed the most substantial surge?

Accepted Answer

Electronics and Automotive

Question 9

In Q3 of FY 2025-26 (quarter ending December 2025), the All-India House Price Index increased by what percentage year-on-year?

Accepted Answer

3.58%

Question 10

India's renewable energy sector saw a significant surge in investment value in 2025, despite a global contraction in deal activity. What was the approximate total investment value in India's renewable energy sector in 2025?

Accepted Answer

US$ 2 billion

Question 11

As of January 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported that India's merchandise trade deficit for April-December 2025-26 reached a certain figure. What was the approximate merchandise trade deficit for this period?

Accepted Answer

US$ 283.23 billion

Question 12

In early 2026, India's residential real estate market experienced stability. Approximately how many homes were sold across the country's top eight cities in the first quarter of 2026?

Accepted Answer

96,000

Question 13

What is the primary driver identified for the significant increase in gold imports in India during April-January 2025-26, as reported by Canara Bank?

Accepted Answer

Inventory restocking/investment

Question 14

As of February 2026, India's IIP (Index of Industrial Production) recorded 5.2% year-on-year growth. Which segment was the primary driver of this expansion?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing

Question 15

According to a report from Colliers India in May 2026, what is the estimated annual leasing demand for industrial and warehousing space by renewable energy OEMs to support solar and wind expansion?

Accepted Answer

4-7 million sq ft

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