1. On which date did ‘Mann Ki Baat’ complete 12 years since its first broadcast?
(a) 2 October 2026
(b) 3 October 2026
(c) 4 October 2026
(d) 5 October 2026
Answer: (b) 3 October 2026
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ completed 12 years on 3 October 2026. It began on 3 October 2014, coinciding with Vijayadashami. Its 138th episode was broadcast on 27 September 2026. The programme is generally aired on the last Sunday of every month at 11 a.m. in a 30-minute format. The 100th episode was broadcast on 30 April 2023.
2. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026 came into force on which date?
(a) 15 August 2026
(b) 1 September 2026
(c) 1 October 2026
(d) 3 October 2026
Answer: (c) 1 October 2026
Explanation: The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026 came into force on 1 October 2026. It introduced stricter procedures for delayed registration under Section 13 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. Delays exceeding two years require an order from a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 31 July and the Rajya Sabha on 4 August 2026.
3. Ten captive-bred Great Indian Bustards are scheduled to be released in which district of Rajasthan?
(a) Barmer
(b) Jaisalmer
(c) Bikaner
(d) Jodhpur
Answer: (b) Jaisalmer
Explanation: Ten captive-bred Great Indian Bustards are scheduled for release in Jaisalmer on 3–4 October 2026 at Ramdevra and Sudasari in the Desert National Park landscape. The programme involves the Wildlife Institute of India, Rajasthan Forest Department and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The Great Indian Bustard is scientifically known as Ardeotis nigriceps and is locally called ‘Godawan’.
4. What is the scientific name of the Great Indian Bustard?
(a) Ardeotis nigriceps
(b) Hemitragus jemlahicus
(c) Gazella bennettii
(d) Antilope cervicapra
Answer: (a) Ardeotis nigriceps
Explanation: The Great Indian Bustard is scientifically known as Ardeotis nigriceps and is locally called Godawan. The conservation programme includes captive breeding and rewilding, with scientists monitoring movement, behaviour, habitat use, adaptation and survival after release.
5. Who gave assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026?
(a) President Droupadi Murmu
(b) Governor Acharya Devvrat
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Union Home Minister
Answer: (a) President Droupadi Murmu
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026 on 17 September 2026. The Bill was published in the Gujarat government's extraordinary Gazette on 1 October 2026. It covers marriage, divorce, succession, adoption and live-in relationships. Its implementation will begin after notification by the Gujarat government.
6. The draft of the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026 was prepared by a five-member expert committee headed by whom?
(a) Justice Indu Malhotra
(b) Justice Ranjana Desai
(c) Justice Madan B. Lokur
(d) Justice Gyan Sudha Misra
Answer: (b) Justice Ranjana Desai
Explanation: The draft Gujarat UCC was prepared by a five-member expert committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai. The Gujarat Assembly passed the Bill on 24 March 2026 after nearly eight hours of debate. The legislation provides common provisions concerning marriage, divorce, succession, adoption and live-in relationships.
7. The Kedarnath Wildlife Division is taking measures primarily to protect which species?
(a) Snow Leopard
(b) Himalayan Tahr
(c) Musk Deer
(d) Himalayan Monal
Answer: (b) Himalayan Tahr
Explanation: The Kedarnath Wildlife Division in Uttarakhand is preparing measures to reduce human activity and waste in high-altitude meadows to protect the Himalayan tahr. The sanctuary covers about 975 sq km across Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts. The Himalayan tahr is scientifically known as Hemitragus jemlahicus and is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN.
8. The ₹1 lakh crore Global Horticulture Hub was launched at which place in Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Vijayawada
(b) Visakhapatnam
(c) Madanapalle
(d) Tirupati
Answer: (c) Madanapalle
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh laid the foundation stone for the ₹1 lakh crore Global Horticulture Hub at Madanapalle on 2 October 2026. Also known as ‘Rayalaseema Rising’, the three-phase programme will cover 10 districts, 201 clusters, 303 mandals and 5,869 villages. It is expected to benefit around 9.6 lakh farmers.
9. How much investment is planned by the Andhra Pradesh government under the Global Horticulture Hub project?
(a) ₹20,000 crore
(b) ₹30,500 crore
(c) ₹40,352 crore
(d) ₹60,000 crore
Answer: (c) ₹40,352 crore
Explanation: Under the Global Horticulture Hub, the Andhra Pradesh government plans to invest ₹40,352 crore, while around ₹60,000 crore is expected through private-sector mobilisation. Horticulture cultivation is targeted to expand from 8.41 lakh hectares to 14.41 lakh hectares. The project is expected to benefit approximately 9.6 lakh farmers.
10. Which terminal of the Mumbai Port Authority was declared plastic-free on 2 October 2026?
(a) Pir Pau Terminal
(b) Ballard Pier
(c) Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal
(d) Indira Dock
Answer: (c) Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal
Explanation: The Mumbai Port Authority declared the Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal plastic-free on 2 October 2026 during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026. The terminal handles crude oil and petroleum products through five jetties, JD1 to JD5. The port has prohibited several categories of single-use plastic across its operations since September 2021.
11. COP31 2026 will be held in which city and country?
(a) Paris, France
(b) Antalya, Türkiye
(c) Dubai, UAE
(d) Bonn, Germany
Answer: (b) Antalya, Türkiye
Explanation: COP31 will be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 at the Antalya EXPO Center in Antalya, Türkiye. Türkiye will host the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC. Murat Kurum will serve as COP31 President, while Australia’s Chris Bowen will lead formal negotiations. The World Leaders’ Summit is scheduled for 11–12 November.
12. COP31 will include which meeting under the Paris Agreement?
(a) CMA8
(b) CMP21
(c) SBI61
(d) CMA5
Answer: (a) CMA8
Explanation: COP31 will include CMA8 under the Paris Agreement and CMP21 under the Kyoto Protocol. The conference will address emissions reduction, climate adaptation, climate finance, loss and damage, technology and national climate commitments. The World Leaders’ Summit is scheduled for 11–12 November 2026.
13. According to WHO’s Global Health Estimates 2023, what was global life expectancy in 2023?
(a) 71.5 years
(b) 72.1 years
(c) 73.3 years
(d) 74.8 years
Answer: (c) 73.3 years
Explanation: WHO’s Global Health Estimates 2023 recorded global life expectancy at 73.3 years in 2023. It had fallen to 71.5 years in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthy life expectancy reached 62.8 years in 2023. WHO estimated around 61 million deaths worldwide in 2023.
14. Which disease category accounted for 47% of global deaths in 2023 according to WHO estimates?
(a) Communicable diseases
(b) Noncommunicable diseases
(c) Nutritional diseases
(d) Occupational diseases
Answer: (b) Noncommunicable diseases
Explanation: According to the WHO Global Health Estimates 2023, noncommunicable diseases accounted for 47% of global deaths. Ischaemic heart disease remained the leading cause of death. COVID-19 fell to the 14th leading cause of death globally in 2023.
15. Which institution issued India’s first WASH-focused social bond?
(a) NABARD
(b) NABKISAN Finance Limited
(c) SIDBI
(d) National Housing Bank
Answer: (b) NABKISAN Finance Limited
Explanation: NABKISAN Finance Limited, a subsidiary of NABARD, listed India’s first WASH-focused social bond on the NSE on 2 October 2026. The issue raised ₹180 crore and was oversubscribed 1.8 times. It carries an annual coupon rate of 8.10% and has a five-year tenor, maturing in September 2031. WASH refers to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
16. What were the credit ratings assigned to NABKISAN’s WASH-focused social bond?
(a) AA+ by CRISIL and CARE
(b) AAA (Stable) by CRISIL and CARE
(c) A+ by CRISIL and CARE
(d) AAA (Negative) by CRISIL and CARE
Answer: (b) AAA (Stable) by CRISIL and CARE
Explanation: The WASH-focused social bond received CRISIL AAA (Stable) and CARE AAA (Stable) ratings. It raised ₹180 crore and was oversubscribed 1.8 times. The proceeds are intended for safe water, sanitation and hygiene projects, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
17. Who was appointed Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India with effect from 1 October 2026?
(a) Sudhakar Malli
(b) Sanjay Kumar
(c) Anup Bagchi
(d) Akshay Kumar Singh
Answer: (a) Sudhakar Malli
Explanation: Sudhakar Malli was appointed Executive Director of the RBI with effect from 1 October 2026. Before this appointment, he served as Chief General Manager-in-Charge of the RBI’s Department of Supervision. He will oversee the Department of Supervision (Supervisory Assessment) and has around three decades of RBI experience.
18. Who has been appointed the next Managing Director and CEO of Petronet LNG Limited?
(a) Akshay Kumar Singh
(b) Sanjay Kumar
(c) Sudhakar Malli
(d) Aman Sehrawat
Answer: (b) Sanjay Kumar
Explanation: Sanjay Kumar, Director (Marketing) at GAIL, has been appointed the next Managing Director and CEO of Petronet LNG Limited. He will assume office on 13 May 2027, succeeding Akshay Kumar Singh, whose tenure ends upon retirement on 12 May 2027. Kumar has more than 35 years of experience in gas and LNG marketing, trading, transmission and operations.
19. The second biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 was held in which city?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Visakhapatnam
(c) New Delhi
(d) Kochi
Answer: (c) New Delhi
Explanation: The second biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 was held in New Delhi from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Senior commanders reviewed operational and materiel preparedness, combat readiness, logistics, maintenance and training. Discussions also covered artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, human-resource reforms, tri-service integration and maritime operations.
20. How many warships are planned for induction into the Indian Navy in 2026 according to the current-affairs data?
(a) 12
(b) 15
(c) 18
(d) 21
Answer: (c) 18
Explanation: According to the supplied current-affairs material, 18 warships are planned for induction into the Indian Navy in 2026. The Naval Commanders’ Conference also reviewed maritime preparedness, logistics, maintenance, training, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, semiconductors and quantum technology.
21. Who won the men’s 57 kg freestyle wrestling gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games?
(a) Bajrang Punia
(b) Aman Sehrawat
(c) Ravi Dahiya
(d) Deepak Punia
Answer: (b) Aman Sehrawat
Explanation: Aman Sehrawat won the men’s 57 kg freestyle wrestling gold at the 2026 Asian Games on 3 October 2026 by defeating DPR Korea’s Han Chong Song 11–7. The victory upgraded his Hangzhou 2022 bronze in the same category. Sehrawat had also won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
22. Who became the first Indian woman to win an individual golf gold medal at the Asian Games?
(a) Aditi Ashok
(b) Diksha Dagar
(c) Pranavi Urs
(d) Avani Prashanth
Answer: (c) Pranavi Urs
Explanation: Pranavi Urs became the first Indian woman to win an individual golf gold medal at the Asian Games. She finished at 15-under 265, one stroke ahead of Singapore’s Shannon Tan and China’s Yin Ruoning. She also won women’s team silver with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar.
23. Who won the women’s individual recurve gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games?
(a) Oh Yejin
(b) Kang Chaeyoung
(c) Kumkum Mohod
(d) Dhiraj Bommadevara
Answer: (c) Kumkum Mohod
Explanation: Seventeen-year-old Indian archer Kumkum Mohod won the women’s individual recurve gold at the 2026 Asian Games. After the final ended 5–5 against South Korea’s Oh Yejin, Mohod scored a perfect 10 in the deciding shoot-off, while Oh scored 8. She had earlier defeated Olympic and world champion Kang Chaeyoung 6–4 in the quarterfinal.
24. Which Indian women’s team ended a 44-year wait for an Asian Games hockey gold medal?
(a) Indian women’s cricket team
(b) Indian women’s hockey team
(c) Indian women’s football team
(d) Indian women’s kabaddi team
Answer: (b) Indian women’s hockey team
Explanation: India defeated China 1–0 in the women’s hockey final on 2 October 2026 to win the Asian Games gold, ending a 44-year wait. Lalremsiami scored the decisive goal in the 10th minute, while goalkeeper Savita Punia made a crucial save from a Chinese penalty stroke. The victory gave India its second women’s Asian Games hockey gold after the 1982 title and secured direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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