How many DPIIT-recognised startups does India have, as stated on National Entrepreneurship Day 2026?
- A.1.62 lakh
- B.2.62 lakh
- C.3.62 lakh
- D.4.62 lakh
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Explanation
The correct answer is 2.62 lakh. Startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade numbered fewer than 500 in 2014 and now stand at 2.62 lakh, making India the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. These firms are spread over every State and Union Territory, have created more than 25 lakh jobs up to October 2026, and over 1.07 lakh of them have at least one woman director or partner, about 48% of the total. Option A, 1.62 lakh, understates the count and matches no figure in the record. Option C, 3.62 lakh, and option D, 4.62 lakh, both overstate it; the single-year record of recognitions was over 55,200 in 2025-26, which is consistent with a cumulative total of 2.62 lakh rather than a larger one. Aspirants should also remember the 51.6% year-on-year rise in recognitions.
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Practice Questions
On which date is National Entrepreneurship Day observed in India?
- A.9 October
- B.9 November
- C.19 November
- D.9 December
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The day is tied to the creation of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, which was established on 9 November 2014, and so the anniversary of that ministry is observed each year as National Entrepreneurship Day.
Read the full explanation →Which institution manages the Fund of Funds for Startups under the Startup India Action Plan?
- A.NABARD
- B.SIDBI
- C.Reserve Bank of India
- D.NITI Aayog
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The Fund of Funds for Startups is a DPIIT initiative under the Startup India Action Plan, is managed by SIDBI, and carries a corpus of 10,000 crore rupees that is routed through SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds rather than invested directly in startups.
Read the full explanation →The revered Char Dham, named in the Prime Minister's Statehood Day message of 2026, lies in which state?
- A.Uttarakhand
- B.Himachal Pradesh
- C.Arunachal Pradesh
- D.Uttar Pradesh
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The Prime Minister's message on Uttarakhand Statehood Day, 9 November 2026, listed the revered Char Dham among the things that distinguish the state, along with its scenic mountain landscapes, its sacred rivers and its glorious cultural heritage.
Read the full explanation →Uttarakhand Statehood Day is observed on which date?
- A.1 November
- B.9 November
- C.15 November
- D.20 November
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That is the day Uttarakhand marks its Statehood Day, and it was on 9 November 2026 that the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt greetings to all the people of the state on the occasion.
Read the full explanation →Which state did the Prime Minister describe as Devbhoomi, blessed with spiritual heritage and extraordinary natural beauty, in his Statehood Day message?
- A.Himachal Pradesh
- B.Sikkim
- C.Uttarakhand
- D.Jharkhand
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In the Statehood Day message of 9 November 2026 the Prime Minister called the state Devbhoomi Uttarakhand and said it is blessed with spiritual heritage and extraordinary natural beauty.
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