UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — 44,000 new start-ups were registered in 2025, says PM

Question 1

As highlighted by the Prime Minister at the decadal celebration of Startup India in January 2026, India currently ranks as which one of the following in the global startup ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Third-largest startup ecosystem in the world

Answer

Largest startup ecosystem in the world

Answer

Second-largest startup ecosystem in the world

Answer

Fourth-largest startup ecosystem in the world

Question 2

Which one of the following is the nodal department for the implementation of the Startup India initiative, including the recognition of startups and the Fund of Funds 2.0?

Accepted Answer

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer

Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance

Answer

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Answer

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Question 3

According to the Prime Minister's address marking a decade of Startup India in January 2026, approximately how many new startups were registered with DPIIT during the calendar year 2025?

Accepted Answer

About 44,000

Answer

About 14,000

Answer

About 24,000

Answer

About 34,000

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — 44,000 new start-ups were registered in 2025, says PM

Q1. As highlighted by the Prime Minister at the decadal celebration of Startup India in January 2026, India currently ranks as which one of the following in the global startup ecosystem?

Q2. Which one of the following is the nodal department for the implementation of the Startup India initiative, including the recognition of startups and the Fund of Funds 2.0?

Q3. According to the Prime Minister's address marking a decade of Startup India in January 2026, approximately how many new startups were registered with DPIIT during the calendar year 2025?