THE VEDIC PERIOD Introduction The period in which Aryans came to settle within the Indian subcontinent is known as Vedic period (or Vedic age). It is so because nearly all information about their lives comes from the Rig Veda. The word Arya has been used in this text 36 times. It indicates a cultural community….
Q1. What was India’s projected GDP growth rate for FY 2024–25 as reviewed by the Union Government? A) 6.5% B) 6.8% C) 7.1% D) 7.6% Correct Answer: C) 7.1% Q2. What was the fiscal deficit of India as a percentage of GDP in FY 2024–25? A) 6.1% B) 5.6% C) 5.2% D) 4.9% Correct Answer:…
National Affairs (India) Union Government Reviews Economic Performance of FY 2025 India’s GDP growth for FY 2024–25 projected at 7.1%, driven by manufacturing, infrastructure spending, and domestic consumption. Gross Tax Revenue crossed ₹34.8 lakh crore, reflecting improved GST and direct tax compliance. Fiscal deficit contained at 5.6% of GDP, aligning with medium-term fiscal consolidation targets….
THE INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION Introduction The remains of Indus Culture were first discovered at Harappa (West Punjab) and Mohenjodaro (Sindh). Both these sites are situated now in Pakistan. The findings in these two sites revealed that they were cities. This brought to light a civilization which was first referred to as the ‘Indus Valley Civilization’….
Q1. As of December 2025, India’s gross tax collections crossed which of the following figures? A. ₹21.5 lakh croreB. ₹22.9 lakh croreC. ₹23.8 lakh croreD. ₹25.2 lakh crore Correct Answer: C. ₹23.8 lakh crore Q2. By November 2025, UPI recorded more than how many transactions in a single month? A. 12 billionB. 13.5 billionC. 15…
National Affairs (India) Union Government Reviews FY 2025–26 Fiscal Position Gross tax collections crossed ₹23.8 lakh crore by December 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 13%. Direct tax collections contributed over 55% of total tax revenue, indicating improved compliance and widening of the tax base. Fiscal deficit stood close to 58% of the Budget…
Q1. What is the fiscal deficit target reaffirmed by the Government of India to be achieved by FY 2026? A. 5.2% of GDPB. 4.8% of GDPC. 4.5% of GDPD. 4.0% of GDP Answer: C. 4.5% of GDP Q2. Under the expanded National Green Hydrogen Mission, what is India’s targeted annual green hydrogen production by 2030?…
National Affairs (India) Union Government Reviews Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap The Ministry of Finance reaffirmed its commitment to reduce the fiscal deficit to below 4.5% of GDP by FY 2026. Gross tax revenue collection for FY 2025–26 (till November 2025) crossed ₹21.4 lakh crore, reflecting steady growth in GST and direct taxes. Capital expenditure focus remains…
Q1. Which Indian Navy warship was commissioned in December 2025 at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited? A. INS NilgiriB. INS VindhyagiriC. INS SuratD. INS Kavaratti Correct Answer: B. INS Vindhyagiri Q2. Who assumed office as the 51st Chief Justice of India in December 2025? A. Justice U.U. LalitB. Justice Sanjay Kishan KaulC. Justice Sanjeev KhannaD. Justice…
National Affairs The Union Government of India approved the Phase-II expansion of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, integrating additional 14 infrastructure ministries, raising the total to 44 ministries for unified logistics planning. The Ministry of Rural Development reported that over 9.25 crore households have been provided employment under MGNREGA during FY 2025–26 so…
