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GS-III · Governance

6 official figures, each with a sentence for your answer and the short citation to write after it.

  1. How large is the fiscal deficit?4.8% of GDP 2024-25

    The Union government's fiscal deficit was 4.8% of GDP in 2024-25 (Actuals), compared with 5.6% of GDP in 2023-24. Source: Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27.

    Union Budget, Budget at a Glance 2026-27 (Ministry of Finance), 2024-25

  2. How large is the revenue deficit?1.7% of GDP 2024-25

    The Union government's revenue deficit was 1.7% of GDP in 2024-25 (Actuals), compared with 2.6% of GDP in 2023-24. Source: Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27.

    Union Budget, Budget at a Glance 2026-27 (Ministry of Finance), 2024-25

  3. How large is the primary deficit?1.4% of GDP 2024-25

    The Union government's primary deficit was 1.4% of GDP in 2024-25 (Actuals), compared with 2.0% of GDP in 2023-24. Source: Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27.

    Union Budget, Budget at a Glance 2026-27 (Ministry of Finance), 2024-25

  4. How much tax does the Union government collect, relative to the economy?11.5% of GDP 2024-25

    The Union government's gross tax revenue was 11.5% of GDP in 2024-25 (Actuals), compared with 11.5% of GDP in 2023-24. Source: Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27.

    Union Budget, Budget at a Glance 2026-27 (Ministry of Finance), 2024-25

  5. How much does the Union government spend on capital assets?₹10.52 lakh crore 2024-25

    The Union government's capital expenditure was ₹10.52 lakh crore in 2024-25 (Actuals), compared with ₹9.49 lakh crore in 2023-24. Source: Ministry of Finance, Budget at a Glance 2026-27.

    Union Budget, Budget at a Glance 2026-27 (Ministry of Finance), 2024-25

  6. How much GST does India collect each month?₹1,99,853 crore Aug 2026

    India's gross GST collections (excluding compensation cess) were ₹1,99,853 crore in Aug 2026, compared with ₹2,11,205 crore in Jul 2026. Source: GST Network, GST Statistics: Gross and Net GST Collections.

    Gross and Net GST Collections (monthly workbook) (GSTN), Aug 2026