1. On which date did Narendra Modi complete 25 years as a head of government?
(a) 2 October 2026
(b) 7 October 2026
(c) 15 August 2026
(d) 31 October 2026
Answer: (b) 7 October 2026
Explanation: Narendra Modi completed 25 continuous years as head of government on 7 October 2026. He first became Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001 and later became Prime Minister in 2014.
2. Which of the following was the first Indian language to receive Classical Language status?
(a) Sanskrit
(b) Telugu
(c) Tamil
(d) Kannada
Answer: (c) Tamil
Explanation: Tamil was the first Indian language to receive Classical Language status in 2004. India now has 11 Classical Languages after five more languages were recognised in 2024.
3. Which of the following was NOT among the five languages recognised as Classical Languages in 2024?
(a) Marathi
(b) Pali
(c) Bengali
(d) Malayalam
Answer: (d) Malayalam
Explanation: The five languages added in 2024 were Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali. Malayalam had already been recognised as a Classical Language earlier.
4. Uttarakhand became India’s sixth fully literate state after achieving an adult literacy rate of:
(a) 90.70%
(b) 95.00%
(c) 98.70%
(d) 99.70%
Answer: (c) 98.70%
Explanation: Uttarakhand reported an adult literacy rate of 98.70%, exceeding the national requirement of at least 95% functional literacy for a state to be declared fully literate.
5. What does ULLAS stand for?
(a) Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society
(b) Universal Literacy and Learning for All Students
(c) Unified Learning and Literacy Advancement Scheme
(d) Understanding Literacy and Learning Across States
Answer: (a) Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society
Explanation: ULLAS stands for Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society. The initiative supported Uttarakhand’s literacy campaign, with around 25,000 volunteers participating.
6. Which two Indian institutions signed MoUs with Ghanaian institutions during S. Jaishankar’s visit to Ghana?
(a) ISRO and DRDO
(b) ZSI and ICAR
(c) CSIR and IIT Delhi
(d) ICMR and DST
Answer: (b) ZSI and ICAR
Explanation: The Zoological Survey of India signed an MoU with the University of Ghana, while ICAR signed an MoU with Ghana’s CSIR-Crops Research Institute.
7. The third edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue is being held in:
(a) Mumbai
(b) Chennai
(c) Kochi
(d) New Delhi
Answer: (d) New Delhi
Explanation: The third Sagarmanthan Dialogue is being held in New Delhi from 7–9 October 2026. It focuses on the blue economy, ocean governance, maritime trade and sustainable shipping.
8. What is the theme of the third Sagarmanthan Dialogue?
(a) Oceans for Sustainable Development
(b) Blue Geographies, New Aspirations: Trade, Technology, and Trust at Sea
(c) Blue Economy and Maritime Security
(d) Sustainable Seas and Global Trade
Answer: (b) Blue Geographies, New Aspirations: Trade, Technology, and Trust at Sea
Explanation: The 2026 Sagarmanthan Dialogue carries the theme “Blue Geographies, New Aspirations: Trade, Technology, and Trust at Sea.” More than 1,200 participants from nearly 75 countries are expected.
9. Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff?
(a) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
(b) Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh
(c) Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor
(d) Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand
Answer: (a) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Explanation: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed the next Chief of the Air Staff and will assume charge on 31 October 2026, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
10. The RBI Monetary Policy Committee raised the repo rate to:
(a) 5.00%
(b) 5.25%
(c) 5.50%
(d) 5.75%
Answer: (c) 5.50%
Explanation: The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% at its 63rd meeting held from 5–7 October 2026.
11. What policy stance was adopted by the RBI Monetary Policy Committee in October 2026?
(a) Accommodative
(b) Neutral
(c) Calibrated Tightening
(d) Withdrawal of Accommodation
Answer: (c) Calibrated Tightening
Explanation: The RBI changed its policy stance to “Calibrated Tightening” while raising the repo rate to 5.50%. The MPC meeting was chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
12. What GDP growth rate did the RBI project for India for FY27?
(a) 6.6%
(b) 6.8%
(c) 7.1%
(d) 7.5%
Answer: (c) 7.1%
Explanation: The RBI projected India’s FY27 GDP growth at 7.1%. It also projected FY27 CPI inflation at 5.2%.
13. The World Bank raised India’s FY 2026–27 GDP growth forecast from 6.6% to:
(a) 6.9%
(b) 7.0%
(c) 7.1%
(d) 7.3%
Answer: (c) 7.1%
Explanation: The World Bank raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% from its earlier April 2026 estimate of 6.6%. India recorded 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27.
14. SAREX-2026 is organised by which organisation?
(a) Indian Navy
(b) Indian Coast Guard
(c) Indian Air Force
(d) National Disaster Response Force
Answer: (b) Indian Coast Guard
Explanation: SAREX-2026 is the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise organised by the Indian Coast Guard. A major search-and-rescue demonstration is scheduled off the Paradip coast.
15. In the major SAREX-2026 search-and-rescue scenario, an aircraft is simulated to ditch at sea with how many persons on board?
(a) 128
(b) 188
(c) 228
(d) 328
Answer: (c) 228
Explanation: The major SAREX-2026 scenario simulates an aircraft ditching at sea with 228 persons on board. The exercise involves Coast Guard, Navy and Air Force assets.
16. What is the theme of the 10th India Mobile Congress 2026?
(a) Digital India for All
(b) Connect, Create and Transform
(c) Scale Without Boundaries
(d) Technology for a New India
Answer: (c) Scale Without Boundaries
Explanation: The 10th India Mobile Congress began on 7 October 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, under the theme “Scale Without Boundaries.” It continues until 10 October 2026.
17. Which of the following is NOT listed as a focus area of India Mobile Congress 2026?
(a) 6G
(b) Quantum technology
(c) Semiconductors
(d) Biotechnology
Answer: (d) Biotechnology
Explanation: The major focus areas include 6G, artificial intelligence, satellite communication, cybersecurity, semiconductors, quantum technology, cloud and edge computing and DeepTech.
18. According to the World Bank, India’s private AI investment increased from USD 1.2 billion in 2024 to what amount in 2025?
(a) USD 2.1 billion
(b) USD 3.1 billion
(c) USD 4.1 billion
(d) USD 5.1 billion
Answer: (c) USD 4.1 billion
Explanation: The World Bank reported that private AI investment in India increased substantially from USD 1.2 billion in 2024 to USD 4.1 billion in 2025.
19. By how much did the Delhi Government increase the monthly incentive for ASHA workers?
(a) From ₹2,000 to ₹4,000
(b) From ₹3,000 to ₹6,000
(c) From ₹4,000 to ₹8,000
(d) From ₹5,000 to ₹10,000
Answer: (b) From ₹3,000 to ₹6,000
Explanation: The Delhi Government doubled the monthly incentive for ASHA workers from ₹3,000 to ₹6,000. Around 6,690 ASHA workers are expected to benefit.
20. JOSH Teams, to be launched for TB elimination, stands for:
(a) Joint Operation for Social Health
(b) Joint Squad for Health
(c) Joint Organisation for TB Support and Health
(d) Joint Outreach for Social Health
Answer: (b) Joint Squad for Health
Explanation: JOSH stands for Joint Squad for Health. The initiative will be launched on 8 October 2026 and will initially cover 55 districts across 11 states.
21. Who won the 2026 Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries?
(a) Mahesh Kakde
(b) Manjul Bhargava
(c) C. R. Rao
(d) Akshay Venkatesh
Answer: (a) Mahesh Kakde
Explanation: Indian mathematician Mahesh Kakde, a professor at IISc Bengaluru, won the 2026 Ramanujan Prize for contributions to algebraic number theory, including work on Iwasawa theory and major conjectures.
22. Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai jointly received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work related to:
(a) Quantum chemistry
(b) Asymmetric organic synthesis
(c) Polymer chemistry
(d) Green hydrogen chemistry
Answer: (b) Asymmetric organic synthesis
Explanation: Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai were jointly awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discoveries concerning non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
23. Novak Djokovic’s victory at the 2026 China Open was his:
(a) Fifth China Open title
(b) Sixth China Open title
(c) Seventh China Open title
(d) Eighth China Open title
Answer: (c) Seventh China Open title
Explanation: Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open men’s singles title in 2026. It was also his 102nd tour-level title and made him the oldest ATP 500 champion at age 39.
24. Who won the 2026 Japan Open men’s singles title?
(a) Jiri Lehecka
(b) Novak Djokovic
(c) Carlos Alcaraz
(d) Alexander Zverev
Answer: (c) Carlos Alcaraz
Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4), 6-4 to win the 2026 Japan Open. It was his second consecutive Japan Open title and his 27th career title.
25. What is the theme of World Space Week 2026?
(a) Space and Sustainability
(b) Rocket Revolution
(c) Space for Humanity
(d) Exploring New Frontiers
Answer: (b) Rocket Revolution
Explanation: World Space Week is observed from 4–10 October. The 2026 theme, “Rocket Revolution,” highlights reusable rockets, commercial spaceflight and new launch technologies.
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