PIB Policy Dossier: दिल्ली में एक्यूआई 382 दर्ज किए जाने के बाद सीएक्यूएम ने दिल्ली-एनसीआर में जीआरएपी का चरण-III तत्काल प्रभाव से लागू किया
Autonomous verified briefing of government policy notifications, Cabinet decisions, and high-yield Prelims MCQs for 2026-11-07.
Executive Summary
⚡ Today's Prelims Practice Quiz
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the Census on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), consider the following statements: 1. Outstanding foreign liabilities and assets data under the FLA census differ from Balance of Payments (BoP) flow statistics as FLA includes valuation changes due to price and exchange rate movements. 2. Non-financial companies account for more than 90 per cent of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity at face value in India. 3. The vast majority of total FDI debt in Indian entities is held by listed companies. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Unlike Balance of Payments (BoP) statistics which capture pure flows during the year, FLA stock variations capture valuation changes caused by price and exchange rate movements. Furthermore, non-financial companies accounted for over 90 per cent of the FDI equity capital at face value. Statement 3 is incorrect because 96.6 per cent of the FDI debt in India is held by unlisted companies, not listed companies.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to India’s Chemical and Petrochemical sector, consider the following statements: 1. India is currently the 4th largest producer of chemicals globally and the 6th largest in Asia. 2. Globally, India is the 2nd largest manufacturer and exporter of dyes, and the 3rd largest exporter of agrochemicals. 3. Under India's policy framework, 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is allowed under the automatic route for most chemical sectors. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because India ranks 6th globally and 4th in Asia in chemical production, not vice-versa. Statement 2 is correct as India is the world's 2nd largest manufacturer and exporter of dyes and the 3rd largest exporter of agrochemicals. Statement 3 is correct because India allows 100% FDI via the automatic route (requiring no prior government approval) for most chemical sectors.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to 'Special Campaign 6' (Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters) implemented by the Department of Fertilizers, consider the following statements: 1. The campaign was conducted in accordance with guidelines issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). 2. Outdoor cleanliness drives under this initiative were extended to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs). 3. The campaign successfully disposed of all registered public grievances and appeals logged in the campaign data. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
All three statements are correct. Special Campaign 6 was organized by the Department of Fertilizers and its PSUs based on directives from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) to institutionalize cleanliness and reduce administrative pendency. The activities included conducting 3,184 outdoor cleanliness drives at facilities such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs) and resolving all logged public grievances and appeals.