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India Boosts Economic Reforms, Extends Welfare Schemes, and Advances Digital Innovation

December 21, 2025

In the last 24 hours, the Indian government has accelerated significant economic reforms, including opening up the nuclear sector to private investment and allowing full foreign ownership in insurance, alongside a new free trade pact with Oman. Concurrently, major welfare initiatives like the PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors have been extended and enhanced, while the PM-POSHAN scheme continues to deliver nutritional support. The Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0) scheme has successfully supported over 1,700 startups, showcasing a strong push in science and technology. Amidst these developments, a political discussion arose over the renaming of a state-level employment scheme in West Bengal in response to changes in the central rural employment guarantee act.

Question 1 of 14

Which of the following sectors has the Indian government recently opened to full foreign ownership as part of its economic reforms?

A) Telecommunications B) Insurance companies C) Public sector banks D) Defence manufacturing

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India Boosts Economic Reforms, Extends Welfare Schemes, and Advances Digital Innovation

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Which of the following sectors has the Indian government recently opened to full foreign ownership as part of its economic reforms?

What is the primary goal of the proposal to unify India's securities market laws under a single code?

India recently signed a free trade pact with which country, marking its second such agreement of the year?

The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the PM SVANidhi Scheme until which date?

Under the enhanced PM SVANidhi Scheme, what is the new maximum loan amount for the first tranche for street vendors?

To promote digital transactions among beneficiaries, the PM SVANidhi scheme now offers access to which type of card for timely loan repayments?

The PM-POSHAN scheme aims to provide hot and fresh cooked meals to students up to which class?

What does TIDE 2.0 scheme primarily support in the realm of Science & Technology and Economy?

According to the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, what percentage of startups supported under TIDE 2.0 are integrating Artificial Intelligence into their operations?

What is the primary focus of the government for modernizing the ration card system by 2025?

The West Bengal government has renamed its 100-day employment scheme 'Karmashree' to what new name?

The Union Government is replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with which new bill?

Which Union Minister highlighted the critical need for full Centre-state coordination to achieve Prime Minister Modi's vision of a developed and self-reliant India by 2047?

Which of the following schemes were specifically mentioned in the discussion on urban development, emphasizing effective implementation?

India Boosts Economic Reforms, Extends Welfare Schemes, and Advances Digital Innovation

Your Score: 0 / 0

Which of the following sectors has the Indian government recently opened to full foreign ownership as part of its economic reforms?

What is the primary goal of the proposal to unify India's securities market laws under a single code?

India recently signed a free trade pact with which country, marking its second such agreement of the year?

The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the PM SVANidhi Scheme until which date?

Under the enhanced PM SVANidhi Scheme, what is the new maximum loan amount for the first tranche for street vendors?

To promote digital transactions among beneficiaries, the PM SVANidhi scheme now offers access to which type of card for timely loan repayments?

The PM-POSHAN scheme aims to provide hot and fresh cooked meals to students up to which class?

What does TIDE 2.0 scheme primarily support in the realm of Science & Technology and Economy?

According to the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, what percentage of startups supported under TIDE 2.0 are integrating Artificial Intelligence into their operations?

What is the primary focus of the government for modernizing the ration card system by 2025?

The West Bengal government has renamed its 100-day employment scheme 'Karmashree' to what new name?

The Union Government is replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with which new bill?

Which Union Minister highlighted the critical need for full Centre-state coordination to achieve Prime Minister Modi's vision of a developed and self-reliant India by 2047?

Which of the following schemes were specifically mentioned in the discussion on urban development, emphasizing effective implementation?

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