Answer: C

Explanation:

The FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 significantly expand the scope of regulatory oversight for NGOs and entities receiving foreign funds in India. To ensure better monitoring:

Social Media Disclosure: Organizations are now mandated to declare their social media accounts during both the registration and renewal processes to map their digital footprint and activities.

Geographical Targeting: The rules move beyond a general registration process by requiring applicants to explicitly state the specific States or Union Territories where the foreign contributions will be utilized.

Stricter Penalties: To deter the misuse of foreign donations, the government has set strict penalties for FCRA violations—which include unauthorised use, excess administrative spending, or using funds in unapproved states. The penalty entails a fine of up to 30% of the diverted/misused amount or ₹1 lakh, whichever is higher. thus all three statements are correct. 

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The FCRA is enacted by Parliament and administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Its primary objective is to ensure that foreign contributions do not adversely affect India's sovereignty, internal security, or public interest.

Statement 2 is correct: To prevent foreign interference in Indian politics and governance, the FCRA prohibits specific individuals and groups from accepting foreign contributions. These include election candidates, journalists, media companies, judges, government servants, political parties, and politicians.

Statement 3 is incorrect: According to the FCRA framework, the interest accrued on foreign contributions deposited in a bank account is legally treated as a "foreign contribution." Therefore, it must be accounted for and utilized in the same manner as the principal foreign funds.

Statement 4 is correct: Under the FCRA, NGOs and associations intending to receive foreign funds must obtain registration or prior permission. This registration is initially valid for a period of five years and is subject to renewal based on compliance with all regulatory norms.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct:
The eight core industries together account for around 40.27% weight in the IIP, making them a crucial leading indicator of industrial performance.

Statement 2 is correct:
Petroleum refinery products (28.04%) have the highest weight among all core sectors, reflecting India’s high dependence on energy and petroleum products.

Statement 3 is correct:
Electricity (19.85%) has a higher weight than steel (17.92%), making it the second-largest contributor in the index after petroleum refinery products.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: correct

Under the Automatic Route, foreign investors do not require prior government approval. They only need to comply with sectoral regulations and report the investment to RBI.

Statement 2: Correct

FDI in India is legally governed under the:

• Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999


• FEMA (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019

These provide the regulatory framework for foreign investments.

Statement 3: Correct

FDI generally refers to:

• Investment in an unlisted Indian company, or


• Acquisition of 10% or more equity stake in a listed Indian company, giving the investor significant influence and management participation.

Statement 4: Incorrect

The statement reverses the actual position. More than 90% of FDI inflows enter through the Automatic Route, not the Government Route.

The Government Route requires prior approval and is applicable only to specified sectors.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct:
India emerged as the world’s top ship recycling nation in 2025, with a 35.4% global share and about 2.99 million GT of recycling volume. This reflects strong growth driven by global ageing fleets and scrapping demand.

Statement 2 is correct:
The Alang–Sosiya Ship Recycling Yard in Gujarat is indeed the largest ship recycling hub in the world, handling a major share of global dismantling activity. It has undergone continuous upgrades in safety and environmental compliance.

Statement 3 is correct:
India regulates ship recycling through the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, which is aligned with the Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (adopted by India in 2019).