Question

Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs hiked the cap on foreign investment in the broadcast sector to:

• A. 74 per cent
• B. 49 per cent
• C. 26 per cent
• D. 60 per cent

Hint:

For factual GK questions, always remember key FDI limits—Insurance (49\%), Defence (49\%), Telecom (74\%), etc.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Background. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had earlier set different FDI caps for various sectors. Step 2: Broadcast sector cap. In the broadcast sector, the limit was revised to 49\%. This was considered an optimal balance between inviting foreign capital and safeguarding national interest. Step 3: Conclude. Thus, the correct answer is 49 per cent. \[ \boxed{49\%} \]