Showing questions for January 30, 2026
- Total: 15 questions
Question 6 Jan 30, 2026
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What percentage of Indian women were reported as overweight or obese according to the 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?
24 per centThe Economic Survey 2025-26 cited NFHS 2019-21 data showing that 24 per cent of Indian women and 23 per cent of Indian men are overweight or obese. Among women aged 15-49 years specifically, 6.4 per cent were classified as obese. The survey expressed concern about rising obesity trends, noting that excess weight prevalence among children under five increased from 2.1 per cent in 2015-16 to 3.4 per cent in 2019-21. It projected that obese children in India would rise from 3.3 crore in 2020 to 8.3 crore by 2035. The document linked this trend to the rapid growth of ultra-processed food consumption, with retail sales surging 40-fold from $0.9 billion in 2006 to nearly $38 billion in 2019.
Question 7 Jan 30, 2026
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What is India's secondary age-specific net enrolment rate (NER) as highlighted in the Economic Survey 2025-26?
52.2 per centThe Economic Survey 2025-26 noted that while India has improved enrolment at foundational and preparatory levels, the secondary age-specific net enrolment rate remains low at 52.2 per cent. This statistic highlights the critical challenge of retaining students beyond Class 8 in the education system. The survey attributed this to structural imbalances, particularly the uneven distribution of schools across rural and urban areas. In rural areas, only 17.1 per cent of schools provide secondary education compared to 38.1 per cent in urban areas. This disparity results in transition losses, increased travel time for students, and higher dropout rates in rural regions, necessitating policy interventions to expand composite schools and upgrade existing institutions.
Question 8 Jan 30, 2026
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What has been India's revised potential GDP growth rate according to the Economic Survey 2025-26?
7 per centThe Economic Survey 2025-26 raised India's potential GDP growth forecast to 7 per cent, an upward revision from the earlier projection of 6.5 per cent estimated three years previously. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India's macroeconomic fundamentals are 'stronger than ever' despite global headwinds. The survey projected India's actual GDP growth for the next fiscal year (FY27) in the range of 6.8-7.2 per cent. According to NSO estimates, the Indian economy grew at 7.4 per cent in the current fiscal year, reaffirming India's status as the fastest-growing major economy for the fourth consecutive year. These projections compare favorably with international institutions' estimates of 6.4 per cent (IMF), 6.5 per cent (World Bank), and 6.5 per cent (ADB).
Question 9 Jan 30, 2026
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What was the value of India's concert and live entertainment economy in 2024 as per the Economic Survey 2025-26?
₹10,000 croreThe Economic Survey 2025-26 reported that India's concert and live entertainment economy crossed ₹10,000 crore in 2024. The survey identified this sector as nascent but rapidly scaling, supported by a young population, rising incomes, digital ticketing platforms, and improving urban infrastructure. It highlighted two major impediments to growth: lack of adequate live event venues and restrictions on foreign payments to international artists. The document suggested opening heritage monuments for such events and facilitating visa and foreign exchange permissions for foreign performers. Globally, live music accounts for about one-third of total music revenues, with the US generating over $130 billion and supporting more than 900,000 jobs in 2019, while UK music tourism contributed 6.6 billion pounds (0.3 per cent of GDP) in 2022.
Question 10 Jan 30, 2026
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What percentage of schools in rural areas provide secondary education according to the Economic Survey 2025-26?
17.1 per centThe Economic Survey 2025-26 highlighted a significant rural-urban disparity in school infrastructure, noting that only 17.1 per cent of schools in rural areas provide secondary education. In contrast, urban areas have a much higher share of 38.1 per cent of schools offering secondary education. The survey revealed that 54 per cent of schools nationwide offer only foundational-preparatory education, limiting students' access to higher-level classes. This structural imbalance particularly affects rural students, resulting in transition losses between educational stages, increased travel time, and higher dropout rates. The document recommended policy interventions including expanding composite and integrated schools, upgrading schools up to Class 7, and strengthening open schooling systems to improve retention and optimize educational resources across the country.