Current Affairs Quiz 10 April 2026
Q1. Which of the following is/are direct macroeconomic impacts of rising global oil prices? Select the correct answer:(a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1, 2 and 4 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 3 and 4 only Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only Explanation: Q2. Which of the following correctly explains “Low Earth Orbit (LEO)” in […]
Current Affairs 10 April 2026
Content India Growth Outlook Revised to 6.6% (FY27) Why in news ? Relevance GS III (Economy) GS II (Governance) Practice Question Q1.“External shocks, rather than domestic structural weaknesses, are increasingly shaping India’s growth trajectory.”Analyse with reference to recent GDP revisions. (250 words) Key data & projections Reasons for downgrade External shocks Impact on domestic economy […]
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