October 2026 Current Affairs MCQ — All Questions & Answers

Q1.Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launched the Sub-Sectoral Trial Index of Services Production. What's the designated base year for this new economic indicator?

Q2.During the 17th Aadhaar Day celebrations in Kolkata, the Unique Identification Authority of India rolled out five fresh administrative initiatives. Which ministry exercises administrative control over this authority?

Q3.Union Minister Amit Shah recently introduced the 'PRAHAAR' conference framework in New Delhi. How many core pillars form the bedrock of this national counter-terrorism strategy?

Q4.India's maiden PRAMAAN certification under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme was recently handed out. Which institution is entrusted with implementing this landmark standard?

Q5.In an effort to bolster the National Statistical Business Register, the Ministry of MSME partnered with MoSPI. Through which technological interface will the Udyam registration data flow between these bodies?

Q6.Defence researchers recently collaborated with CSIR-CGCRI to engineer advanced lightweight bulletproof glass for military vehicles. Which technology lies at the heart of this ballistic protection?

Q7.Air Ayodhya recently secured its initial regulatory clearance from civil aviation authorities to connect regional hubs under a popular government scheme. What is the full form of this connectivity initiative?

Q8.Five iconic Indian locations were newly inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. Which state is home to four of these freshly added cultural landmarks, including the Udaigiri and Bagh caves?

Q9.A joint study by global agencies highlighted that India accounts for a massive share of children lacking basic school sanitation facilities. Which two international organisations authored this comprehensive WASH report?

Q10.Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority recently secured India's inaugural blue financing package with a major international banking group. Which multilateral institution extended this USD 70 million loan for shore power infrastructure?

Q11.Tech giant Apple rolled out its mobile payment service in India through partnerships with select banking institutions. Which private sector bank's credit cards were initially supported for this launch?

Q12.Bank of India made waves by launching a user-level programmable Central Bank Digital Currency with auto-issuance. Which technology firm engineered this platform capability?

Q13.The Lalit Kala Akademi announced top artistic honors during its 65th National Exhibition of Art. What does this premier national cultural institution primarily promote?

Q14.Jharkhand's traditional folk percussion instrument 'Mandar' earned a prestigious intellectual property recognition recently. What legal tag was granted to this cultural asset?

Q15.Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma was crowned as the 13th king of the historic Tooro Kingdom. In which African nation is this traditional monarchy situated?

Q16.The United Nations marks the International Day for Universal Access to Information every year in late September. On which specific date does this global observance fall?

Q17.The Union Government slashed the Basic Customs Duty on imported edible oils to tame food inflation. What economic trade-off does this administrative adjustment primarily highlight?

Q18.The Ministry of Home Affairs recently extended controversial special security legislation in parts of the Northeast. When was the original Armed Forces Special Powers Act enacted by Parliament?

Q19.Constitutional debates resurfaced around Jammu and Kashmir's governance framework following recent legislative resolutions. Through which specific legal clause was Article 370 rendered inoperative in August 2019?

Q20.The historic Instrument of Accession integrating the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union was signed in which eventful year?

Q1.Which ministry has officially notified the third phase of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms for passenger vehicles?

Q2.Under the newly notified CAFE-III framework, what is the implementation window set for automobile manufacturers?

Q3.To encourage cleaner mobility options, the CAFE-III regulations introduce a super-credit mechanism where Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) enjoy a volume derogation factor of:

Q4.Regarding foreign investment in India, a recent US Department of State report highlighted that foreign banks face an effective tax rate of:

Q5.According to the UN General Assembly's historic declaration on rising sea levels, a nation's nautical boundaries, such as its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), will:

Q6.The Calcutta High Court recently ruled that casteist slurs on social media can attract the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, asserting that the concept of 'public view':

Q7.Swyer syndrome, a rare genetic disorder where individuals have 46, XY chromosomes but develop female external genitalia, is medically classified as a:

Q8.The newly approved PM-DHARA scheme aims to strengthen India's Intra-State Transmission System to enable the evacuation of how much renewable energy?

Q9.Implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the National Coastal Mission 2.0 is categorized as a:

Q10.Which radio telescope, located in British Columbia, was recently used by an international team including Indian researchers to detect a faint hydrogen radio glow from 9 billion years ago?

Q11.The second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026), featuring Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish, was hosted in:

Q12.Recently spotted in the news, the Misagh-2 system being used by Russian forces in Ukraine is an Iranian man-portable surface-to-air missile derived from which country's technology?

Q13.The Schokari Sand Racer, recently rediscovered in Gujarat's Kutch region after more than 150 years, is best described as an:

Q14.Bathymyrus perplexus, a newly identified fish species characterized by a cylindrical body and pinkish coloration, was discovered in which marine body?

Q15.Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, which recently hosted an Elephant Festival and Rejuvenation Camp, is geographically situated between which two hill ranges?

Q16.Permafrost is scientifically defined as ground that remains completely frozen at or below 0°C for at least how many consecutive years?

Q17.Under the Foreign Investment Framework highlighted in recent reports, what primary restriction do investors face when utilizing both FDI and FPI routes in India?

Q18.According to the UN declaration on sea-level rise, which historical convention's four-tier criteria is used to affirm that a submerged state's sovereignty survives?

Q19.In the context of the Calcutta High Court's directives regarding digital casteist abuse, investigators were instructed to prioritize specialized protocols from which agency rather than declaring a dead end?

Q20.The super-credit mechanism under CAFE-III rules assigns a carbon-neutrality factor of 22.3% specifically to:

Q1.Which prominent high-level governmental body in India gave its official nod to the Rabi crops Minimum Support Price revisions for the 2027-28 marketing cycle?

Q2.Which specific mandated Rabi crop secured the highest absolute price jump under the 2027-28 agricultural pricing adjustments?

Q3.For how many continuous quarters has the Department of Economic Affairs chosen to keep Small Savings Scheme interest rates untouched as of late 2026?

Q4.The newly greenlit Intelligent Traffic Management System project meant to upgrade urban transit is being rolled out across which major Indian metropolis?

Q5.Under the aegis of SBM-U 2.0, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs initiated 'PRAGATI-50' with the primary goal of fostering clean role-model cities numbering how much?

Q6.What is the total financial layout approved for the second phase of the National Coastal Mission aimed at safeguarding marine ecosystems?

Q7.Which historic eastern Indian city has been chosen to host the 5th edition of India Energy Week scheduled for January 2027?

Q8.Zuppa partnered with which specialized regional entity to construct indigenous UAV pilot training laboratories for defence personnel?

Q9.The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, which tied up with MoTA for tribal heritage preservation, functions administratively under which Union Ministry?

Q10.Following global crude oil price swings and West Asian geopolitical friction, the Union government adjusted export duties downward in late 2026 for diesel and which other petroleum product?

Q11.Subic Bay in the Philippines served as the backdrop for the 2nd edition of which bilateral or multilateral naval exercise involving Indian warships?

Q12.According to the HSBC Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2026, what percentage of Indian entrepreneurs are actively eyeing overseas relocation or residency?

Q13.ICICI Lombard rolled out 'VIBE', a digital-first health insurance plan specifically tailored to meet the wellness demands of which demographic group?

Q14.Pramerica Life Insurance launched 'Poorna Rakshak' featuring how many distinct variants to cater to varied financial milestones?

Q15.Jio Financial Services and Allianz Europe B.V. poured capital into their general insurance joint venture holding what equity share split between them?

Q16.Tata Projects teamed up with MDS Aero Support Corporation to build advanced testing facilities catering to which specific industrial sector?

Q17.Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri made history by stepping into office as the first female Prime Minister of which North African nation?

Q18.Who assumed charge as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kotak Mahindra Bank starting January 2027 following RBI clearance?

Q19.Mark Angelo is globally celebrated for conceptualizing and championing the creation of which annual environmental observance?

Q20.International Translation Day is observed globally every year on September 30, coinciding with the feast day of which patron saint of translators?

Q1.Which prominent historical structure in Fort Kochi, known for housing a rare Jewish ritual bath in its rear courtyard, was recently damaged in a severe fire?

Q2.The Supreme Court recently used strong expressions like 'broad daylight dacoity' while examining the massive retail price markups on medicines. Which legal provision empowers the Central government to control commodity and drug prices in India?

Q3.Which regulatory body, established in 1997, is primarily tasked with fixing ceiling prices for scheduled formulations and monitoring overcharging under the DPCO?

Q4.As the UPSC marks its centenary journey since constitution in 1926, which core cognitive attributes are its current leadership emphasizing in civil services exam reforms?

Q5.SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket recently deployed TAPAS-1, which holds the distinction of being India's first dedicated commercial CubeSat-category thermal payload. What primary technology does it employ to capture Earth's temperature variations?

Q6.Scientists in Telangana recently named a newly discovered nocturnal gecko species 'Hemidactylus cairnicola' due to its peculiar habit of living around what specific features?

Q7.Originally constructed by Kempe Gowda in 1537, Hebbal Lake is currently in the news due to environmental concerns over a proposed tunnel road project. In which major city is this historic waterbody located?

Q8.In the context of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), what distinguishes 'scheduled formulations' from non-scheduled ones?

Q9.What is the unique architectural and cultural feature located at the rear of the main Koder House that survived the recent devastating fire?

Q10.During the recent 'Manthan' centenary celebrations of the UPSC, the Commission highlighted several technological upgrades. Which initiative was newly introduced in 2025 to streamline candidate verification?

Q11.Developed by Satleo Labs, the newly launched TAPAS-1 satellite falls under the CubeSat category. What are the typical physical dimensions of a standard single-unit CubeSat like this?

Q12.Another gecko species discovered alongside Hemidactylus cairnicola in Telangana was named 'Hemidactylus koyaorum'. What inspired this specific species name?

Q13.When calculating the ceiling price for scheduled medicines under the DPCO, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority excludes version brands that account for less than what percentage of total market sales?

Q14.The legal PILs challenging current medicine pricing models in the Supreme Court strongly invoke which fundamental right guaranteed under the Indian Constitution?

Q15.Which historic personality is credited with the original creation of Hebbal Lake by constructing bunds across natural valley systems in 1537?

Q16.The Koder family, famous for their heritage house in Fort Kochi, left a massive commercial legacy in Kerala. Which enterprise of theirs introduced electricity to the region?

Q17.Under the annual revision mechanism set by the DPCO, manufacturers of scheduled formulations can adjust their ceiling prices based on changes in which economic indicator without separate approval?

Q18.What primary agricultural and environmental application does the thermal-imaging data captured by TAPAS-1 serve?

Q19.The first public service commission in India, which eventually paved the way for the modern UPSC, was constituted on October 1 of which year?

Q20.Unlike most members of the Paradesi Jewish community who emigrated in the 1950s, the Koder family chose to stay back in Fort Kochi. Where do historians trace the primary migration roots of the broader Paradesi Jewish community?

Q1.Which two government bodies prolonged the validity of the RoDTEP and RoSCTL export incentive frameworks until the close of December 2026?

Q2.Under the newly notified CAFE-III regulations for passenger vehicles, what's the designated implementation window fixed by the Ministry of Power?

Q3.During the 279th Annual Day celebrations of the Defence Accounts Department, the Raksha Mantri operationalised which financial mechanism to enable Just-In-Time fund releases?

Q4.The National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency partnered with which premier management institute for a four-year impact study on rural roads constructed under PMGSY-IV?

Q5.What's the maximum financial assistance per project extended to startups and MSMEs under the newly launched New Discovery Track of the PRIP Scheme?

Q6.Which technological platform was adopted by the Comptroller and Auditor General's office for AI-driven, context-aware translation of official audit reports?

Q7.Collaborating with the Food Corporation of India, which scientific body is spearheading research into non-chemical fumigation alternatives for stored foodgrains?

Q8.Under the Amended BharatNet Program agreement signed for Maharashtra, the state-led execution model will be primarily implemented through which entity?

Q9.At the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission held in Hobart, participating nations adopted which consensus declaration marking an 80-year milestone?

Q10.Which public sector banking institution recently secured regulatory approval to sponsor its own pension fund subsidiary under the PFRDA Act?

Q11.According to the Ministry of Finance's review, India's real GDP growth for the second quarter of Financial Year 2026-27 was pegged at what percentage?

Q12.In the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, which Indian institution emerged as the highest-ranked domestic entrant?

Q13.Who assumed charge as the Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank, marking a historic milestone as the institution's first external chief executive?

Q14.Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace partnered with Portugal's Keydef to manufacture which autonomous drone models abroad?

Q15.SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission deployed numerous payloads into Low Earth Orbit, notably carrying Google's experimental AI chips under which program?

Q16.What's the official theme chosen by the United Nations for the International Day of Older Persons observed on October 1?

Q17.World Vegetarian Day, which kicks off a month-long awareness campaign every October, was first established by an organisation based in which nation?

Q18.International Coffee Day is celebrated annually on October 1, coinciding with what significant agricultural marker in several producing countries?

Q19.Which government department oversees Digital Bharat Nidhi, the fund recently utilized for digital infrastructure expansion agreements?

Q20.Under the ICAR-FCI collaborative research project, how many major phases are outlined for developing alternative fumigation protocols?

Q1.Which specific status was granted by the Union Cabinet to Group A executive cadre officers of the Central Armed Police Forces following judicial intervention?

Q2.Under the newly enacted Central Armed Police Forces Act, what proportion of Inspector General (IG) posts is specifically set aside for deputation?

Q3.What primary operational hurdle does the newly approved third phase of the Green Energy Corridor primarily seek to tackle?

Q4.For the first time in its history, Phase 3 of the Green Energy Corridor incorporates a dedicated financial outlay for which technology?

Q5.In a recent ruling concerning a foreign national at New Delhi's airport, the Delhi High Court clarified that holding a valid visa...

Q6.When developing greenfield intra-state transmission projects under the Green Energy Corridor scheme, which implementation model is utilised?

Q7.The constitutional right to move, reside, and settle freely anywhere within the territory of India under Article 19(1)(e) is available to...

Q8.As per the Central Electricity Authority projections for 2035–36, what is India's targeted total energy storage capacity mix?

Q9.What was the primary legal ground cited by the Turkmenistan citizen who challenged her denial of entry at the Delhi airport?

Q10.Which specific committee level monitors the progress and implementation milestones of GEC-II and GEC-III projects twice a year?

Q11.In the context of the CAPF dispute, what does the acronym NFFU stand for in public service administration?

Q12.Under the statutory framework of the Foreigners Act, powers to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the entry and presence of foreign nationals are vested primarily in...

Q13.How many states were initially covered under the first phase of the Green Energy Corridor scheme before its subsequent expansion?

Q14.What is the primary rationale provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs for retaining IPS deputation slots within paramilitary forces?

Q15.Approximately how much clean electricity generation faced curtailment in FY26 due to transmission infrastructure mismatches?

Q16.Which historic judicial precedent established that the Foreigners Act grants the Indian government expansive authority regarding the expulsion of aliens?

Q17.What core legal tension does the recent controversy surrounding the 2026 CAPF Act highlight in India's constitutional framework?

Q18.Which agency serves as the overall implementing body for intra-state transmission projects under the Green Energy Corridor framework?

Q19.Under the Foreigners Act framework, what specific documentation must every arriving international traveller present at the port of entry?

Q20.What key objective does the Central Financial Support (CFS) component of ₹54,082 crore aim to achieve within GEC-III?

Q1.Which ministry oversees the implementation of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which recently completed two years of promoting electric mobility?

Q2.Who chairs the reconstituted Departmentally-Related Standing Committee on Finance for the 2026–27 term?

Q3.The inaugural bilateral military exercise ‘Mountain Guardian 2026’ was conducted between the armies of India and which partner nation?

Q4.As part of its tourism promotion strategy, which state recently rolled out India’s maiden dedicated digital portal for MICE incentives?

Q5.Where has MeitY launched the Centre for AI in Keralam (CAIK) under its flagship IndiaAI Mission?

Q6.At which industry event did the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies sign five strategic MoUs to boost the AVGC-XR sector?

Q7.BigEndian Semiconductors secured RDI funding support for Project VeerAI from which statutory technology body?

Q8.India and Japan operationalized their bilateral climate cooperation framework by launching a joint manual under which provision of the Paris Agreement?

Q9.According to the FAO report released at COFO 28, roughly what percentage of the world's total land area has suffered degradation globally?

Q10.The Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project is a joint venture between Adani Power and the state-owned power corporation of which neighboring country?

Q11.Which trio of scientists shared the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking work on optogenetics?

Q12.Under which constitutional article did the President of India appoint new judges to the Supreme Court from various High Court Chief Justices?

Q13.Former Indian trap shooter Rajeshwari Kumari was recently elected to represent South Asia on the Athletes Commission of which body?

Q14.What is the primary operational role of the newly launched Fleet Support Ship ‘Surya’ built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited?

Q15.Which racing driver clinched victory at the rain-delayed 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix held at the Sepang International Circuit?

Q16.What was the official global theme chosen for World Teachers’ Day 2026?

Q17.World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed globally on which calendar date every year?

Q18.In which city was the global observance of World Habitat Day 2026 officially held, coinciding with its urban development expo?

Q19.Which flagship Indian urban mission was prominently showcased during the World Habitat Day 2026 event for providing adequate housing?

Q20.Who was appointed as the acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court following the elevation of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya to the Supreme Court?

Q1.Which newly established Special Purpose Vehicle will formulate a ten-year transport master plan and review infrastructure projects costing Rs 500 crore or more?

Q2.By what percentage has the Ministry of Rural Development expanded the permissible works framework under the VB–G RAM G Act 2025?

Q3.Under which procurement category did the Ministry of Defence contract BrahMos Aerospace for naval fire control systems and launchers?

Q4.Who presided over the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly held in late 2026?

Q5.Which global financial institution upgraded India's GDP growth projection to 7.1 percent for FY27, citing robust domestic demand?

Q6.Which prominent physicist was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his foundational work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory?

Q7.Who has been appointed as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, scheduled to take charge at the end of October 2026?

Q8.In a recent aerospace development, which organization successfully flight-tested an indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform for stratospheric surveillance?

Q9.During the 20th Asian Games in Japan, the Indian Olympic Association signed an agreement to boost sports cooperation with the National Olympic Committee of which country?

Q10.Professor Palle Rama Rao, who passed away recently, was widely celebrated for his pioneering contributions to which core scientific discipline?

Q11.What is the primary theme for World Cotton Day observed annually on October 7?

Q12.Which Indian regulatory body launched the 'Samajh Se Investing Simple' campaign under Project Jagrook in Chandigarh?

Q13.Which multinational metal forging company headquartered in Pune signed a long-term contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada for aerospace engine components?

Q14.What was the core focus area of World Space Week celebrated from October 4 to 10?

Q15.Which legendary Hollywood icon and Academy Award winner, celebrated for her role in 'On the Waterfront', passed away at the age of 102?

Q16.Under which initiative did SEBI introduce its official WhatsApp channel featuring a verified blue tick to enhance investor outreach?

Q17.India recently co-hosted the launch of 'OneSCD' at the UNGA to tackle which chronic health condition?

Q18.The newly launched 'GoFonS4' group, co-founded by India and Liberia, primarily focuses on what domain?

Q19.What is the global theme designated for Breast Cancer Awareness Month observed throughout October?

Q20.Which Indian city hosted the launch of SEBI's 'Samajh Se Investing Simple' campaign at its university campus?

Q1.Which government body published the first-ever National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) in late 2026?

Q2.According to the newly released travel survey, what's the primary way students aged 6 and above commute to their educational institutions?

Q3.Under whose aegis was the Strategy for Environmental Economic Accounts in India (2026–2030) rolled out?

Q4.Where did the Indian Coast Guard host the 12th edition of the National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026)?

Q5.Which environmental body cleared the proposal for the greenfield Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri?

Q6.How many journalist members were freshly nominated when the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting reconstituted the Press Council of India?

Q7.Why has the Department of Commerce recently established the new FTA Utilisation Cell?

Q8.Project Unmesha, launched in Delhi alongside Litterati, primarily focuses on which of the following areas?

Q9.During the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting held in Milwaukee, US, what key food-related consensus was reached?

Q10.Hical Technologies partnered with which major foreign aerospace firm to explore manufacturing Rafale systems locally?

Q11.Who shared the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on asymmetric organic synthesis?

Q12.What milestone did mathematician Mahesh Kakde achieve by winning the 2026 Ramanujan Prize?

Q13.What makes the EyeROV TROUT system delivered to the Indian Navy uniquely historic?

Q14.Roshan Kumari, who passed away recently at 82, was a legendary exponent of which classical dance form?

Q15.Apart from his stellar acting career, what notable social initiative did the late Nana Patekar co-found in 2015?

Q16.What was the official theme chosen for Indian Air Force Day observed on October 8, 2026?

Q17.World Post Day commemorates the founding of which international postal body in 1874?

Q18.The Kerala government's newly introduced 'WOMN' scheme primarily addresses which specific welfare need?

Q19.Under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ campaign launched in Delhi, what financial revision was announced for ASHAs?

Q20.Which medical facility hosted the virtually inaugurated headquarters of the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) in Delhi?

Q1.Which specific agricultural equipment introduced in the late 1970s is historically linked to the origin of stubble burning in Punjab?

Q2.In a move aimed at conserving groundwater, the Punjab Preservation of Sub-Soil Water Act was enacted in which year?

Q3.Which scientific initiative or study famously revealed a massive groundwater depletion event in the Punjab-Haryana-Rajasthan region between 2002 and 2008?

Q4.What is the primary reason behind farmers persisting with water-intensive paddy and wheat cultivation despite strict environmental warnings?

Q5.Why might the reported 90% drop in stubble-burning incidents during recent paddy harvesting seasons be statistically misleading?

Q6.Which programme is at the center of the recent US suspensions impacting major Indian IT firms seeking permanent residency for skilled foreign staff?

Q7.How does the PERM process fundamentally differ from a standard H-1B visa application?

Q8.Which Indian employment-based green card category was notably listed as 'unavailable' in a recent US State Department Visa Bulletin?

Q9.What threshold change for prosecution was recommended by the GST Council during its 57th meeting to separate administrative disputes from criminal acts?

Q10.Under the newly proposed GST refund framework, what percentage of eligible claims is recommended for automatic sanction within three working days?

Q11.An inverted duty structure occurs when the tax rate on inputs is...

Q12.To prevent arbitrary checks during inter-State transportation, vehicles carrying goods may now be intercepted only upon specific intelligence and due authorisation by an officer at which rank?

Q13.What GST rate was clarified by the Council to be applicable on delivery services provided by unregistered riders via e-commerce platforms?

Q14.Which technological measure for in-situ stubble management requires an expensive 60-HP tractor that often remains idle for most of the year?

Q15.Haryana’s incentive-based stubble management model includes providing how much financial assistance per acre specifically for direct seeding of rice?

Q16.What is the primary operational hurdle associated with ex-situ stubble management options like bio-ethanol or compressed biogas production?

Q17.What major procedural change was announced for Central GST taxpayers registered in multiple States to improve assessment consistency?

Q18.In the context of recent PERM suspensions, what immediate barrier do affected Indian professionals face if they are approaching their H-1B six-year limit?

Q19.Which scientific organization led the November 2025 study revealing that farmers had adjusted their burning schedules to late evenings to elude polar satellite observation windows?

Q20.What overarching governance approach did the Parliamentary Committee on air quality recommend regarding farmers who burn crop residue?

Q1.Where were the first captive-bred male Great Indian Bustards released into the wild recently?

Q2.Which of the following is considered the primary threat to the survival of the Great Indian Bustard in its natural habitat?

Q3.Which constitutional provisions serve as the foundation for the right to peaceful protest in India?

Q4.Under the current legal framework, which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) can be invoked against individuals defying a lawful prohibition on a public protest?

Q5.In the context of international trade discussions, what does 'global manufacturing overcapacity' typically refer to?

Q6.Section 301 of the United States Trade Act of 1974 empowers authorities to investigate which of the following?

Q7.What was the primary objective behind India terminating numerous Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) during 2016–17?

Q8.What does the Exhaustion of Local Remedies (ELR) requirement in modern investment treaties entail?

Q9.During which years did India's collaborative conservation breeding programme for the Great Indian Bustard officially take shape with government backing?

Q10.Which specific provision under criminal procedure laws empowers a magistrate to issue prohibitory orders against unlawful assemblies?

Q11.Which international grouping recently served as the platform where participating trade ministers deliberated on structural manufacturing overcapacity?

Q12.Why have developing economies like South Africa and India expressed deep reservations regarding Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms?

Q13.What is the primary function of the rewilding aviary and soft-release facility established by WII within Desert National Park?

Q14.According to Delhi Police guidelines, what is the prescribed capacity limit for peaceful demonstrations at Jantar Mantar before organizers must shift to Ramlila Ground?

Q15.How does India's revamped Model BIT approach the timeline for resolving grievances compared to older agreements?

Q16.What major environmental challenge does limestone mining pose to the natural habitat of the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan?

Q17.In the landmark Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan case (2018), what important principle did the Supreme Court reiterate regarding public protests?

Q18.Which sectors have international discussions identified as areas of concern regarding potential structural overcapacity?

Q19.Why do experts argue that grassland protection policies in India have historically lagged behind forest conservation?

Q20.What is the primary rationale behind India's cautious engagement with the United States regarding global manufacturing overcapacity investigations?

Q1.Which ministry recently notified the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026?

Q2.Under the newly enacted CAPF Act 2026, what proportion of Inspector General posts are officially reserved for IPS deputation?

Q3.Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched the JOSH Teams at Bharat Mandapam to support which major national health mission?

Q4.In October 2026, the World Bank extended financial backing to establish a Carbon Credit Cell under the Department of Agriculture in which Indian state?

Q5.The Chhattisgarh government signed an MoU with Singapore-based ITE Education Services during Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's visit for which international forum?

Q6.Fill in the blank: The National Statistics Office signed an agreement with the _________ in New Delhi to boost research and data capacity in official statistics.

Q7.The National Capital Region Transport Corporation partnered with IGNCA to bring cultural exhibits to which rapid rail transit stations?

Q8.Which US institution secured a Letter of Intent from the UGC to launch India's first foreign university campus in Hyderabad?

Q9.The ePlane Company partnered with Noida International Airport to develop operational frameworks and test infrastructure for which category of futuristic aircraft?

Q10.During the RBI's 4th Bi-monthly Monetary Policy meeting for FY27, the central bank raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to touch what percentage?

Q11.Which regulatory body formally excluded Paytm Payments Bank Limited from its list of recognized scheduled banks following licence revocation?

Q12.SEBI introduced a mandatory colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter requiring issuers to display risk levels across how many distinct gradations?

Q13.The United Nations Development Programme partnered with Generali Central Insurance to roll out an innovation challenge targeting which vital economic segment?

Q14.Federal Bank rolled out its 'Verto' premium savings account tailored specifically for which group of customers?

Q15.Dixon Technologies partnered with Gemtek Technology through a joint venture to manufacture optical connectivity items in which state?

Q16.Canadian author and essayist Anne Carson bagged which prestigious international honor in October 2026 for her bold literary works?

Q17.South African jurist Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless work promoting what domain?

Q18.Department of Posts observes National Postal Week every year during which month of October?

Q19.What official color represents mental health awareness and hope on World Mental Health Day?

Q20.The Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission teamed up with BRAC International to launch 'SAY-SOBLOK' to assist how many vulnerable households?

Q1.Which set of districts from Gujarat were recently honored with National Excellence Awards for their work under the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)?

Q2.Regarding the timeline of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, how many years is its total implementation period as approved by the Union Cabinet?

Q3.During the 10th India Mobile Congress, the PM noted that mobile data costs in India dropped from Rs 268 per GB in 2014 to what amount in 2026?

Q4.The 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) was built upon four strategic pillars. Which of the following is NOT one of those pillars?

Q5.What is the primary objective of the newly announced 'Viksit Tech 47 (VT47)' platform launched at the India Mobile Congress?

Q6.As part of the 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium, the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) expanded its reach by signing MoUs with how many organizations?

Q7.The Indian Army's 'Bharat Rice' initiative includes a procurement deal with NAFED for supplying rice in specific bag sizes. What are these ergonomic sizes?

Q8.A seven-member committee was recently established to troubleshoot the financial and governance issues of the Hockey India League (HIL). Who heads the Ministry that formed this committee?

Q9.Under the Boeing Sukanya Programme, a new STEM laboratory and Aeromodelling Training Centre was inaugurated in which district of Odisha?

Q10.According to the '2026 Living Planet Report' by WWF, what is the average percentage decline in monitored wildlife populations between 1970 and 2022?

Q11.The WWF 2026 report identified that a specific type of wildlife population faced the most drastic decline of 85%. Which ecosystem is this associated with?

Q12.Which Indian Naval Ship represented the country in the bilateral exercise 'KONKAN-26' held off the coast of Plymouth, UK?

Q13.The IMF's World Economic Outlook for October 2026 has revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 to what percentage?

Q14.While the IMF sees a 7% growth, UNCTAD's Trade and Development Report 2026 projects India's economy to grow at which rate?

Q15.Who were the joint recipients of the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences?

Q16.In a rare honor, Indian Captain Smit Machchhar was awarded Israel's highest civilian bravery award for which action?

Q17.Which prominent Indian business leader was recently named a Knight of France’s National Order of the Legion of Honour?

Q18.In the major gubernatorial reshuffle of October 2026, who was appointed as the Governor of Keralam?

Q19.Which class of vessel is 'INS Mangrol', the newly commissioned ship into the Indian Navy at the Mumbai Naval Dockyard?

Q20.Who was appointed as the UNICEF India Celebrity Advocate on the International Day of the Girl Child 2026?