Q1. What is the fiscal deficit target announced in the Union Budget 2026–27? A. 4.9% of GDPB. 4.6% of GDPC. 4.3% of GDPD. 4.0% of GDP ✅ Correct Answer: C. 4.3% of GDP Q2. What is the total expenditure outlay of the Union Budget 2026–27? A. ₹48.5 trillionB. ₹51.9 trillionC. ₹53.47 trillionD. ₹56.2 trillion ✅…
🗞️ NATIONAL AFFAIRS UNION BUDGET 2026-27 PRESENTED Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented India’s Union Budget 2026-27 with fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP, capital expenditure at ₹12.2 trillion, and total outlay of ₹53.47 trillion. Focus on boosting domestic manufacturing, semiconductors (₹400 billion), bio-pharma (₹100 billion)and creation of green energy & startup incentives. Income tax…
Q1. Who presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament? A. Amit ShahB. Nirmala SitharamanC. Rajnath SinghD. Piyush Goyal ✅ Answer: B. Nirmala Sitharaman Q2. What is the fiscal deficit target set for FY 2026–27 in the Union Budget? A. 5.1% of GDPB. 4.8% of GDPC. 4.3% of GDPD. 3.9% of GDP ✅ Answer: C. 4.3%…
📌 NATIONAL AFFAIRS 🔹 Union Budget 2026-27 (Presented on 01.02.2026) Finance Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament, marking her ninth consecutive Budget. Fiscal Deficit Target FY 2026-27: Set at 4.3% of GDP (reduced from 4.4% in FY25-26). Capital Expenditure: Increased to ₹12.2 lakh crore, the highest ever, accounting for 4.4% of…
Q1. On which date was the Union Budget 2026–27 presented in India? A. 30 January 2026B. 01 February 2026C. 02 February 2026D. 31 January 2026 ✅ Correct Answer: B. 01 February 2026 Q2. What was the approximate fiscal deficit target announced in the Union Budget 2026–27? A. 5.2% of GDPB. 4.9% of GDPC. 4.5% of…
1. National Affairs (India) 1.1 Union Budget 2026–27 Highlights Union Budget 2026–27 presented on 01 February 2026 by the Union Finance Minister of India. Fiscal Deficit Target: Approximately 4.5% of GDP, aligned with medium-term fiscal consolidation. Capital Expenditure Allocation: Increased by over 10%, focusing on railways, highways, and digital infrastructure. Agriculture & Rural Development: Enhanced…
Q1. The National Logistics Efficiency Enhancement Programme approved by the Government of India aims to reduce logistics cost to what percentage of GDP by 2030? A. Below 12%B. Below 11%C. Below 9%D. Below 7% ✅ Correct Answer: C. Below 9% Q2. Under the “AI Skilling for Bharat” initiative, the government has set a target to…
🔹 National Affairs (India) The Union Government approved a ₹18,500 crore National Logistics Efficiency Enhancement Programmeaimed at reducing India’s logistics cost from 13–14% of GDP to below 9% by 2030, aligning with global benchmarks. The Ministry of Education launched “AI Skilling for Bharat”, targeting training of 1 crore students in artificial intelligence and data analytics…
Q1. India and the European Union concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in January 2026. This agreement covers approximately what percentage of global GDP? A. Around 10%B. Around 15%C. Around 25%D. Around 40% ✅ Answer: C. Around 25% Q2. Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, the European Union agreed to eliminate or reduce tariffs…
🌐 International Affairs 1. India–European Union Landmark Free Trade Agreement India and the European Union (EU) concluded a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 January 2026, described by leaders as the “mother of all deals”. The FTA is aimed at liberalising trade in goods and services between India and the 27 EU member states,…
