Indian Economy and Business: Reforms Drive Growth, Global Standing Improves Amidst Trade Challenges
December 21, 2025
India's economy is on a robust growth path, with Union Ministers projecting it to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027. This optimism is fueled by significant policy reforms, including 100% FDI in insurance, opening the nuclear sector to private players, and a repo rate cut by the RBI. Despite global trade challenges like US tariffs, India is implementing strategies to boost domestic investment and exports, with strong performances seen in electronics, automotive, and apparel sectors.
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According to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, India has recently surpassed which country to become the world's fourth-largest economy?
Correct Answer: B) Japan
Full Answer: Ans: b) Japan
Full Answer: Ans: b) Japan
By which year is India projected to overtake Germany to claim the spot of the world's third-largest economy?
Correct Answer: C) 2027
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2027
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2027
What is the economic target set by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal for India by the year 2047?
Correct Answer: C) Over $30 trillion
Full Answer: Ans: c) Over $30 trillion
Full Answer: Ans: c) Over $30 trillion
The Indian government recently approved a bill to allow what percentage of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies?
Correct Answer: D) 100%
Full Answer: Ans: d) 100%
Full Answer: Ans: d) 100%
Which sensitive industry has the Indian government recently decided to open to private firms through parliamentary approval?
Correct Answer: B) Nuclear Industry
Full Answer: Ans: b) Nuclear Industry
Full Answer: Ans: b) Nuclear Industry
In the December 2025 meeting, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee reduced the policy repo rate to what level?
Correct Answer: B) 5.25%
Full Answer: Ans: b) 5.25%
Full Answer: Ans: b) 5.25%
Which of the following is NOT one of the four key growth engines outlined in the Union Budget 2025-26?
Correct Answer: C) Tourism
Full Answer: Ans: c) Tourism
Full Answer: Ans: c) Tourism
What is the new personal income tax exemption limit for individuals under the new tax regime as per the Union Budget 2025-26?
Correct Answer: C) Rs 12 lakh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Rs 12 lakh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Rs 12 lakh
When were the four new labor codes, aimed at streamlining compliance and formalizing the informal economy, enacted?
Correct Answer: B) November 21, 2025
Full Answer: Ans: b) November 21, 2025
Full Answer: Ans: b) November 21, 2025
What digital platform was proposed in the Union Budget 2025-26 to support the strategy for exports?
Correct Answer: B) BharatTradeNet
Full Answer: Ans: b) BharatTradeNet
Full Answer: Ans: b) BharatTradeNet
The government introduced new legislation to raise excise duties on tobacco and cigarettes to replace which expiring financial mechanism?
Correct Answer: B) GST Compensation Cess
Full Answer: Ans: b) GST Compensation Cess
Full Answer: Ans: b) GST Compensation Cess
According to Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, how many people are directly employed by the apparel export sector in India?
Correct Answer: C) 45 million
Full Answer: Ans: c) 45 million
Full Answer: Ans: c) 45 million
India's electronics exports reached a value of $31 billion in the first eight months of FY26. What was the year-on-year growth percentage?
Correct Answer: C) 38%
Full Answer: Ans: c) 38%
Full Answer: Ans: c) 38%
Which country is heavily relying on Indian pharmaceutical imports as a pillar for reviving bilateral economic ties?
Correct Answer: B) Afghanistan
Full Answer: Ans: b) Afghanistan
Full Answer: Ans: b) Afghanistan
India is currently pursuing a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with which Middle Eastern nation?
Correct Answer: C) Oman
Full Answer: Ans: c) Oman
Full Answer: Ans: c) Oman
In 2025, where did India's tech startup ecosystem rank globally in terms of funding raised?
Correct Answer: C) Third
Full Answer: Ans: c) Third
Full Answer: Ans: c) Third
The Department of Posts has recently started performing door-to-door KYC verifications for which type of investors?
Correct Answer: B) Mutual fund investors
Full Answer: Ans: b) Mutual fund investors
Full Answer: Ans: b) Mutual fund investors
The Department of Posts has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which organization to venture into telecom services?
Correct Answer: C) BSNL
Full Answer: Ans: c) BSNL
Full Answer: Ans: c) BSNL
Which bank has been assigned by the RBI as the 'Lead Bank' for the newly formed 'Vav-Tharad' district in Gujarat?
Correct Answer: B) Bank of Baroda
Full Answer: Ans: b) Bank of Baroda
Full Answer: Ans: b) Bank of Baroda
What is the projected volume for India's passenger car exports in the year 2025?
Correct Answer: C) Exceed 1 million units
Full Answer: Ans: c) Exceed 1 million units
Full Answer: Ans: c) Exceed 1 million units