MCQ Test: India Unveils Major Policy Shifts and Economic Initiatives: Census 2027, MGNREGA Revamp, and New Labor Codes

1. Which of the following is a key distinguishing feature of the upcoming Census of India 2027?

A) It will be conducted entirely through postal mail. B) It will be the first census to be conducted digitally, leveraging mobile applications. C) It will only collect data from urban households. D) It will be supervised solely by international observers.

2. What is the proposed new name for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?

A) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Rozgar Yojana B) Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana C) Bharat Gramin Vikas Yojana D) Jan Kalyan Rozgar Scheme

3. The proposed amendments to MGNREGA include increasing the guaranteed employment days for eligible rural households from the current 100 days to how many days?

A) 110 days B) 120 days C) 125 days D) 150 days

4. How many existing labor statutes were consolidated into the four new labor codes enacted by India's Parliament?

A) 15 B) 29 C) 35 D) 42

5. A notable aspect of India's new labor codes is the formal recognition and provision for social security contributions for which category of workers?

A) Public sector employees B) Agricultural laborers C) Gig and platform workers D) Unorganized sector street vendors

6. In its December 2025 review, by how many basis points (bps) did the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decide to reduce the policy repo rate?

A) 15 bps B) 20 bps C) 25 bps D) 50 bps

7. What was the revised CPI inflation forecast for FY2026 by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

A) 1.5% B) 2.0% C) 2.5% D) 3.0%

8. Which vision for India's future in Science, Technology, and Innovation was highlighted during the Department of Science and Technology's engagement with foreign media journalists?

A) Digital India @2030 B) Viksit Bharat @2047 C) Atmanirbhar Bharat @2050 D) Global Tech Hub @2040

9. Which government scheme is mentioned as driving growth in India's solar manufacturing sector?

A) Make in India Initiative B) Startup India Program C) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme D) National Solar Mission

10. India held its 8th Foreign Office Consultations in Vienna with which country, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations?

A) Germany B) France C) Austria D) Switzerland

11. According to RTI revelations, which political party allegedly collected unauthorized funds using the names of government welfare schemes like 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' and 'Swachh Bharat'?

A) Indian National Congress B) Aam Aadmi Party C) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) D) Bahujan Samaj Party

12. What is the primary reason cited for the significant delays faced by Indian nationals seeking H-1B and H-4 visas for the United States, effective December 15, 2025?

A) Increased application fees B) Shortage of consular staff C) New online presence review requirement D) Changes in visa validity periods

13. What is the approximate budget earmarked for the conduct of the Census of India 2027?

A) Rs. 5,000 crore B) Rs. 8,500 crore C) Rs. 11,718.24 crore D) Rs. 15,000 crore

14. What was India's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of FY2025-26, as mentioned in the provided content?

A) 6.5% B) 7.0% C) 7.3% D) 7.8%

15. When did the four new labor codes, consolidating 29 existing statutes, become effective in India?

A) October 1, 2025 B) November 21, 2025 C) December 15, 2025 D) January 1, 2026

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India Unveils Major Policy Shifts and Economic Initiatives: Census 2027, MGNREGA Revamp, and New Labor Codes

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1. Which of the following is a key distinguishing feature of the upcoming Census of India 2027?

2. What is the proposed new name for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?

3. The proposed amendments to MGNREGA include increasing the guaranteed employment days for eligible rural households from the current 100 days to how many days?

4. How many existing labor statutes were consolidated into the four new labor codes enacted by India's Parliament?

5. A notable aspect of India's new labor codes is the formal recognition and provision for social security contributions for which category of workers?

6. In its December 2025 review, by how many basis points (bps) did the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decide to reduce the policy repo rate?

7. What was the revised CPI inflation forecast for FY2026 by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

8. Which vision for India's future in Science, Technology, and Innovation was highlighted during the Department of Science and Technology's engagement with foreign media journalists?

9. Which government scheme is mentioned as driving growth in India's solar manufacturing sector?

10. India held its 8th Foreign Office Consultations in Vienna with which country, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations?

11. According to RTI revelations, which political party allegedly collected unauthorized funds using the names of government welfare schemes like 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' and 'Swachh Bharat'?

12. What is the primary reason cited for the significant delays faced by Indian nationals seeking H-1B and H-4 visas for the United States, effective December 15, 2025?

13. What is the approximate budget earmarked for the conduct of the Census of India 2027?

14. What was India's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of FY2025-26, as mentioned in the provided content?

15. When did the four new labor codes, consolidating 29 existing statutes, become effective in India?

India Unveils Major Policy Shifts and Economic Initiatives: Census 2027, MGNREGA Revamp, and New Labor Codes

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. Which of the following is a key distinguishing feature of the upcoming Census of India 2027?

2. What is the proposed new name for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?

3. The proposed amendments to MGNREGA include increasing the guaranteed employment days for eligible rural households from the current 100 days to how many days?

4. How many existing labor statutes were consolidated into the four new labor codes enacted by India's Parliament?

5. A notable aspect of India's new labor codes is the formal recognition and provision for social security contributions for which category of workers?

6. In its December 2025 review, by how many basis points (bps) did the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decide to reduce the policy repo rate?

7. What was the revised CPI inflation forecast for FY2026 by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

8. Which vision for India's future in Science, Technology, and Innovation was highlighted during the Department of Science and Technology's engagement with foreign media journalists?

9. Which government scheme is mentioned as driving growth in India's solar manufacturing sector?

10. India held its 8th Foreign Office Consultations in Vienna with which country, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations?

11. According to RTI revelations, which political party allegedly collected unauthorized funds using the names of government welfare schemes like 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' and 'Swachh Bharat'?

12. What is the primary reason cited for the significant delays faced by Indian nationals seeking H-1B and H-4 visas for the United States, effective December 15, 2025?

13. What is the approximate budget earmarked for the conduct of the Census of India 2027?

14. What was India's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of FY2025-26, as mentioned in the provided content?

15. When did the four new labor codes, consolidating 29 existing statutes, become effective in India?

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