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Topic 179 · Answers

Dixon-Vivo JV and India's manufacturing depth

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer A

    On 8 July 2026 the Government approved Vivo Mobile India's smartphone joint venture with which firm?

    • Correct answer: Dixon
    • Lava
    • Micromax
    • Optiemus

    Core Trigger: By a letter of 8 July 2026 the Government approved Vivo Mobile India's smartphone joint venture with Dixon under Press Note 3 of 2020.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 179, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer A

    Consider: 1. Dixon holds 51% of the JV. 2. Vivo Mobile India holds 51% of the JV. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    JV Structure: Dixon holds 51% and Vivo Mobile India 49%; the JV will act as an OEM for smartphones.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 179, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    Which department issues Press Note 3?

    • DGFT
    • CBDT
    • DoT
    • Correct answer: DPIIT

    Issuing Body: DPIIT, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issues Press Note 3.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 179, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer D

    What was India's manufacturing value added in 2025?

    • $312.4 billion
    • $745.6 billion
    • $1.2 trillion
    • Correct answer: $532.9 billion

    Data Point: China's manufacturing value added was about $4.82 trillion in 2025 against India's $532.9 billion, roughly 27% and 3% of the world.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 179, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer B

    India's industrial robot installations of almost 10,500 in 2025 were up by what share?

    • 5%
    • Correct answer: 15%
    • 25%
    • 40%

    Robot Installs: China installed 354,000 industrial robots in 2025; India installed almost 10,500, up 15%.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 179, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer B

    Customs duty on 85 capital goods for lithium-ion cell making is exempt until when?

    • March 2027
    • Correct answer: March 2029
    • March 2030
    • December 2028

    Stakeholders: The Finance Ministry exempted customs duty on 85 capital goods for lithium-ion cell making until March 2029.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 179, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer D

    Dixon Technologies, the 51% partner, is headquartered in which city?

    • Gurugram
    • Bengaluru
    • Chennai
    • Correct answer: Noida

    Headquarters: Dixon Technologies, the 51% partner, is headquartered in Noida.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 179, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer D

    The Make in India initiative was launched in which month and year?

    • January 2015
    • April 2014
    • August 2016
    • Correct answer: September 2014

    Founded: Make in India was launched in September 2014; the Production Linked Incentive Scheme began in April 2020.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 179, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer D

    Press Note 3 of 2020 makes government approval mandatory for investment from which countries?

    • Gulf countries
    • Tax-haven countries
    • Commonwealth countries
    • Correct answer: Land-border countries

    Landmark: Press Note 3 of 2020 (April 2020) makes government approval mandatory for investment from land-border countries.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 179, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    Consider: 1. The PLI framework covers 14 strategic sectors. 2. Its incentive outlay is Rs 14 lakh crore. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Policy Tool: The PLI framework covers 14 strategic sectors with an incentive outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 179, point 11

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