Question 1

In Pakistan, what was the total equity funding raised by startups in 2025, and how does it compare to 2024?

Accepted Answer

$36.6 million, a 63% increase from 2024

Question 2

What is the projected market volume for e-commerce in Bangladesh by 2029?

Accepted Answer

US$15,407.3 million

Question 3

Which renewable energy source powers a significant portion of Sri Lanka's electricity generation, reaching 70% in June 2025?

Accepted Answer

Solar and wind power

Question 4

In India, what is the projected contribution of the digital economy to the GDP by 2029-30?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 20%

Question 5

Which sector dominated funding in Pakistan's startup ecosystem in Q2 2025, attracting $52 million?

Accepted Answer

Fintech

Question 6

What was a primary reason cited for the failure of 68% of online businesses in Bangladesh between 2023 and 2025?

Accepted Answer

Inventory mismanagement

Question 7

Sri Lanka achieved its 2030 renewable energy target ahead of schedule in certain months of which year?

Accepted Answer

2025

Question 8

As of October 2025, what was the estimated share of AI-related job postings in South Asia, and how did demand for AI skills grow compared to non-AI listings?

Accepted Answer

6.5% of all listings, with demand growing 75% faster

Question 9

What is the projected size of India's e-commerce market by 2030?

Accepted Answer

US$350 billion

Question 10

In Pakistan, which sector, besides fintech, emerged as the second most attractive for startup funding?

Accepted Answer

Health-tech

Question 11

According to the Bangladesh E-Commerce Association (BECA), what was the estimated size of Bangladesh's e-commerce market in 2025?

Accepted Answer

$5.2 billion

Question 12

What is Sri Lanka's long-term goal for carbon neutrality?

Accepted Answer

By 2050

Question 13

India's digital economy exhibited a growth rate of what percentage between 2014 and 2019, and how many times faster was this than the overall Indian economy?

Accepted Answer

15.6%, 2.4 times faster

Question 14

What is a significant challenge for Pakistani startups in accessing growth-stage funding, potentially hindering the emergence of unicorns?

Accepted Answer

Limited domestic investment in later stages

Question 15

In Bangladesh's e-commerce context, what payment method remains popular despite the rise of digital financial services?

Accepted Answer

Cash-on-delivery

Question 16

What is the primary focus of Sri Lanka's Renewable Energy Resource Development Plan 2021-2026?

Accepted Answer

Implementation of large-scale renewable energy projects

Question 17

What initiative is India pursuing to open new avenues for research, manufacturing, and innovation-led growth in the semiconductor industry?

Accepted Answer

India Semiconductor Mission

Question 18

What is the projected capacity of offshore wind power in Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

56 GW

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