Railway Exams (RRB) Current Affairs Questions and Answers October 2026

Practice questions

The Air Force Day Aerial Display 2026, themed Wings over Ganges, was scheduled at which city?
1. Prayagraj
2. Varanasi
3. Patna
4. Kolkata
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Answer: B. Varanasi — The display was planned at Namo Ghat, Varanasi, with PM Modi as chief guest.
What is the 2026 theme of Vigilance Awareness Week (26 October-1 November)?
1. Probity for Prosperity
2. Say No to Corruption
3. Integrity in Governance
4. Vigilance for Nation
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Answer: A. Probity for Prosperity — The week is held around Sardar Patel's birth anniversary on 31 October.
Narinder Singh Kapany, known as the Father of Fiber Optics, was born in which place?
1. Amritsar
2. Moga
3. Ludhiana
4. Patiala
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Answer: B. Moga — He was born in Moga, Punjab, and his 100th birth anniversary falls on 31 October 2026.
In Mann Ki Baat 139, the Nav-Trinjan natural cotton initiative was praised in which region of Punjab?
1. Doaba
2. Majha
3. Malwa
4. Puadh
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Answer: C. Malwa — The Kheti Virasat Mission's Nav-Trinjan initiative works in Punjab's Malwa region.
About how many tele-consultations has the e-Sanjeevani platform enabled, as stated in Mann Ki Baat 139?
1. 5 crore
2. 10 crore
3. 25 crore
4. 50 crore
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Answer: D. 50 crore — The PM said e-Sanjeevani has enabled about 50 crore tele-consultations.
In which Punjab city is the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, renovated for the Asian Champions Trophy?
1. Ludhiana
2. Jalandhar
3. Patiala
4. Amritsar
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Answer: B. Jalandhar — The stadium at Burlton Park, Jalandhar, was renovated at over Rs 16 crore to host the league matches.
What is the capacity of the Idukki Extension Scheme in Keralam, for which WAPCOS is preparing the reports?
1. 400 MW
2. 800 MW
3. 1,200 MW
4. 600 MW
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Answer: B. 800 MW — WAPCOS has time until March 2027 to prepare the FSR and DPR for the 800 MW Idukki Extension Scheme.
Jagsher Singh Khangurra, who won bronze at the BWF World Junior Championships, is from which town of Punjab?
1. Nabha
2. Jaito
3. Khanna
4. Rajpura
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Answer: A. Nabha — The 17-year-old is from Nabha and was felicitated by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.
Which body in Bihar is preparing the 'Where Is My Bus' app with GPS live tracking?
1. Bihar Police
2. BUDCO
3. Bihar State Road Transport Corporation
4. Patna Metro Rail Corporation
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Answer: C. Bihar State Road Transport Corporation — The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) plans online booking and live tracking of its buses through the app.
Under Maharashtra's Magel Tyala Murghas scheme, what subsidy per kg of silage is given to milk producers in Marathwada and Vidarbha?
1. ₹1
2. ₹2
3. ₹3
4. ₹5
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Answer: C. ₹3 — The scheme gives ₹3 per kg of silage, for five kg per animal per day over 90 days, in 19 drought-hit districts.

Who flagged off the third Kashmir International Marathon in Srinagar on 25 October 2026?
1. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
2. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
3. Union Sports Minister
4. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo
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Answer: A. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah — CM Omar Abdullah flagged off the race; LG Manoj Sinha addressed the award ceremony later.
How many medals did Gujarat athletes win at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan?
1. Six
2. Seven
3. Nine
4. Eight
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Answer: D. Eight — Gujarat's haul was eight medals: one gold, two silver and five bronze.
How much did the National Centre for Disease Control sanction to AIIMS Nagpur for a Biosafety Level-III laboratory?
1. ₹10 crore
2. ₹30 crore
3. ₹50 crore
4. ₹100 crore
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Answer: B. ₹30 crore — AIIMS Nagpur got ₹30 crore, and the lab should start in about a year.
On which date did operations of the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat (RRTS) corridor begin on its first 17-km priority section?
1. 21 October 2023
2. 15 August 2023
3. 22 February 2026
4. 1 January 2024
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Answer: A. 21 October 2023 — Operations began on 21 October 2023 between Sahibabad and Duhai depot, and later sections opened in phases.
Chef Damu, who died in Chennai at 72 on 25 October 2026, was a judge of which TV show?
1. Bigg Boss Tamil
2. Super Singer
3. Cooku with Comali
4. Kalakka Povathu Yaaru
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Answer: C. Cooku with Comali — Chef Damu was a Padma Shri awardee and a judge of the cooking show Cooku with Comali.
Jogen Chowdhury, who died in Kolkata at the age of 87 on 25 October 2026, was a noted
1. sculptor
2. painter
3. classical singer
4. architect
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Answer: B. painter — Jogen Chowdhury was an eminent painter known for his expressive figurative style, and a former Rajya Sabha MP.
The Kerala School Sports Meet 2026 opened in which district on 25 October 2026?
1. Kozhikode
2. Thrissur
3. Kollam
4. Kannur
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Answer: A. Kozhikode — The meet opened in Kozhikode with 9,309 athletes competing across 10 venues.
Whom did P V Sindhu defeat in the semi-final of the French Open 2026?
1. An Se-young
2. Hina Akechi
3. Akane Yamaguchi
4. Tai Tzu-ying
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Answer: B. Hina Akechi — Sindhu beat Japan's Hina Akechi in three games and faced An Se-young in the final.
The RBI's new greenfield data centre inaugurated near Bhubaneswar is certified to which tier?
1. Tier I
2. Tier II
3. Tier III
4. Tier IV
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Answer: D. Tier IV — The facility is Tier IV certified and sits with a cybersecurity training institute.
As per Article 171, a State Legislative Council cannot have more than what fraction of the Assembly's strength?
1. One-fourth
2. One-third
3. One-half
4. Two-thirds
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Answer: B. One-third — Its size is at most one-third of the Assembly and never below 40 members.

Which article lets Parliament create or abolish a State Legislative Council?
1. Article 168
2. Article 169
3. Article 170
4. Article 172
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Answer: B. Article 169 — Article 169 allows Parliament to do so after the Assembly passes a resolution.
The NVS-03 satellite, to be launched on a GSLV Mk II, belongs to which navigation system?
1. GAGAN
2. NavIC
3. GPS
4. BeiDou
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Answer: B. NavIC — NVS-03 is the third satellite in the second-generation NavIC series.
What does AIP, tested by DRDO for Kalvari-class submarines, stand for?
1. Advanced Inertial Propulsion
2. Air Independent Propulsion
3. Automatic Immersion Power
4. Aerial Ignition Plant
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Answer: B. Air Independent Propulsion — AIP lets a submarine stay submerged longer without surfacing for air.
The Ram Jalsetu Link Project, discussed at the Shekhawati Heritage and Development Summit in October 2026, belongs to which state?
1. Haryana
2. Rajasthan
3. Gujarat
4. Punjab
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Answer: B. Rajasthan — Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said about Rs 41,000 crore of works under the roughly Rs 1 lakh crore Ram Jalsetu Link Project have already started.
Which Rajasthan water agreement is meant for Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu?
1. Narmada water agreement
2. Yamuna water agreement
3. Ravi-Beas agreement
4. Sabarmati agreement
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Answer: B. Yamuna water agreement — The Yamuna water agreement targets Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu, while the Narmada agreement serves Barmer, Sanchore, Jalore, Bhinmal and Raniwara.
How many industrial units signed investment MoUs with Bihar's Industries Department at the Bodh Gaya event on 24 October 2026?
1. 8
2. 10
3. 12
4. 15
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Answer: C. 12 — Twelve units signed MoUs for proposed investment of Rs 4,092 crore, led by Mint Life Sciences with Rs 1,500 crore.
The Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya is located in which block of Gaya district?
1. Dobhi
2. Tekari
3. Wazirganj
4. Belaganj
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Answer: A. Dobhi — The city covers about 1,670 acres in Dobhi block and lies on the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor.
Bihar Business Connect 2027 is planned for which dates?
1. 10-11 January 2027
2. 17-18 February 2027
3. 5-6 March 2027
4. 1-2 April 2027
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Answer: B. 17-18 February 2027 — The Bodh Gaya event in October 2026 was its curtain-raiser; the summit is planned for 17-18 February 2027.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off 25 electric buses under which central scheme in October 2026?
1. FAME India
2. PM e-Drive
3. PM e-Bus Sewa
4. Smart Cities Mission
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Answer: C. PM e-Bus Sewa — The buses were flagged off under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme at the National Urban Conclave 2026 in Bhubaneswar.
From which date does Haryana's new property tax policy apply in municipal corporation areas?
1. 15 October 2026
2. 1 October 2026
3. 1 November 2026
4. 1 December 2026
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Answer: C. 1 November 2026 — The policy based on capital value takes effect on 1 November, and owners can pay under the old policy until 31 October.

What is the base annual property tax rate for residential properties under Haryana's new policy?
1. 0.029%
2. 0.09%
3. 0.29%
4. 0.9%
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Answer: A. 0.029% — Residential property carries a base rate of 0.029% and non-residential property 0.09%.
Which Himachal Pradesh region was declared the state's first natural farming sub-division and got its own apple brand?
1. Lahaul
2. Pangi
3. Kinnaur
4. Spiti
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Answer: B. Pangi — CM Sukhu launched the Pangi apple brand for naturally grown apples from the tribal Pangi region.
How much central grant is expected for the 320 new PG medical seats approved for six Himachal Pradesh colleges?
1. Rs 150 crore
2. Rs 215 crore
3. Rs 315 crore
4. Rs 415 crore
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Answer: D. Rs 415 crore — Union Health Minister Nadda said about Rs 415 crore will be provided under the Rs 15,000 crore scheme for 10,000 seats.
The NHRC issued notices over bus safety under which Punjab government scheme in October 2026?
1. Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra
2. Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana
3. HUNAR Punjab
4. Mission Chardi Kala
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Answer: A. Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra — The NHRC flagged unsafe AC sleeper buses used for senior citizens under the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra scheme.
Which trust implements the Bhendi Bazaar cluster redevelopment scheme upheld by the Bombay High Court in October 2026?
1. Tata Trust
2. Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust
3. Mumbai Port Trust
4. Shapoorji Trust
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Answer: B. Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust — The High Court held the scheme serves a public purpose even though it is implemented by the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust.
The first Box Langdi World Cup in October 2026, won by a team from Mumbai, was held in which country?
1. Bhutan
2. Thailand
3. Sri Lanka
4. Nepal
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Answer: D. Nepal — The inaugural tournament was held in Nepal from 23 to 25 October 2026.
Under the Master Plan for Delhi 2047 proposals, the Delhi Metro network is proposed to grow from 416 km to how many km?
1. 500 km
2. 600 km
3. 695 km
4. 750 km
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Answer: C. 695 km — The DDA stakeholder meeting discussed expanding the Metro to 695 km along with about 200 km of cycle tracks.
What does Delhi's Vidya Vahini Yojana give to girl students?
1. Free laptops
2. Bicycles
3. Scooters
4. Free bus passes
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Answer: B. Bicycles — The scheme gives bicycles to girl students so that they can reach school easily.
Which Assam hospital performed the Northeast's first liver transplant at a government hospital in October 2026?
1. Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
2. AIIMS Guwahati
3. Silchar Medical College
4. Jorhat Medical College
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Answer: A. Gauhati Medical College and Hospital — GMCH in Guwahati carried out the Northeast's first liver transplant at a government hospital.
Who has been appointed the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, with the transition beginning on 1 November 2026?
1. Atal Dulloo
2. Rohit Kansal
3. Sajjan Singh Yadav
4. Arun Kumar Mehta
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Answer: C. Sajjan Singh Yadav — Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer, was named the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir.

Tamil Nadu plans a cake treat for school students on which day?
1. 5 September
2. 14 November
3. 2 October
4. 26 January
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Answer: B. 14 November — The treat is planned for 14 November, which is Children's Day.
West Bengal's Chief Minister said the Muriganga bridge giving access to Gangasagar will be inaugurated in which year?
1. 2027
2. 2028
3. 2030
4. 2029
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Answer: D. 2029 — Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said at Kakdwip that the bridge will open in 2029.
Assam will fill 5,734 vacancies in how many departments, with tests beginning on 1 February 2027?
1. Four
2. Six
3. Eight
4. Ten
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Answer: B. Six — Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the 5,734 posts are spread over six departments.
Which ITI cluster was the first to be taken up in Haryana under PM-SETU, at about Rs 320 crore?
1. Kurukshetra
2. Palwal
3. Sonepat
4. Panipat
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Answer: A. Kurukshetra — The Kurukshetra cluster, estimated at about Rs 320.44 crore, has its plan approved; other clusters are still at the proposal stage.
How many of India's 114 medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games were won by Haryana athletes?
1. 21
2. 26
3. 31
4. 36
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Answer: C. 31 — Haryana won 31 medals, including nine golds, at the Games held in Japan from 18 to 24 October 2026.
In the first phase of Rajasthan's 2026 panchayat elections, how many gram panchayats voted for sarpanch and ward panch?
1. 2,314
2. 3,314
3. 4,314
4. 3,014
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Answer: B. 3,314 — The first phase covered 3,314 gram panchayats in 16 districts.
Which panchayat samiti recorded the highest turnout (91.42 per cent) in Rajasthan's first panchayat poll phase?
1. Poogal, Bikaner
2. Rani Station, Pali
3. Chomu, Jaipur
4. Mangta, Barmer
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Answer: D. Mangta, Barmer — Mangta in Barmer topped the list; Rani Station in Pali had the lowest turnout at 56.82 per cent.
How much total assistance does a couple get under Uttar Pradesh's Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana?
1. Rs 51,000
2. Rs 75,000
3. Rs 1 lakh
4. Rs 1.5 lakh
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Answer: C. Rs 1 lakh — Each couple gets Rs 1 lakh: Rs 64,000 for the household, Rs 21,000 for gifts and Rs 15,000 for the wedding arrangements.
Naz Ozair, who makes plastic-free cups and plates from corn husks, belongs to which Bihar district?
1. Gaya
2. Muzaffarpur
3. Purnia
4. Bhagalpur
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Answer: B. Muzaffarpur — He is from Kurhani block in Muzaffarpur district and runs the startup MNO Swadeshi India.
Pansalla, being developed as a 'Jardalu Mango Village' by Bihar Agricultural University, is in which district?
1. Patna
2. Vaishali
3. Munger
4. Bhagalpur
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Answer: D. Bhagalpur — Pansalla lies in Sultanganj block of Bhagalpur district; Bihar Agricultural University is at Sabour.

Under Goa's new Rehabilitation of Acid Attack Victims Scheme, what immediate grant is given within 48 hours?
1. ₹5,000
2. ₹10,000
3. ₹50,000
4. ₹25,000
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Answer: D. ₹25,000 — Survivors get ₹25,000 at once and a further ₹75,000 within 15 days after verification, up to ₹1 lakh.
In Delhi's old-age pension scheme, how much monthly pension do beneficiaries aged 70 and above receive?
1. ₹1,500
2. ₹2,500
3. ₹3,000
4. ₹2,000
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Answer: B. ₹2,500 — Those aged 60-69 get ₹2,000 a month and those aged 70 and above get ₹2,500.
The Himachal Pradesh State Board for Wildlife approved forest land for border outposts of which force in Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur?
1. BSF
2. CRPF
3. ITBP
4. SSB
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Answer: C. ITBP — The board approved land for ITBP battalions at Lalung, Dhar Chokula-Kaza and Nithal Thach.
In which year did the Mushk Budji rice of Sagam, Anantnag, receive a GI tag?
1. 2023
2. 2020
3. 2021
4. 2024
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Answer: A. 2023 — Mushk Budji, a fragrant high-altitude rice of Kashmir, was given its GI tag in 2023.
BESCOM set 31 October as the deadline for document submission by about 16 lakh consumers under which Karnataka scheme?
1. Gruha Lakshmi
2. Shakti
3. Anna Bhagya
4. Gruha Jyothi
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Answer: D. Gruha Jyothi — Gruha Jyothi is Karnataka's free-electricity scheme for households, and BESCOM asked 16 lakh consumers to submit documents by 31 October.
Which Union minister thanked the Tamil Nadu government for cutting the state VAT on aviation turbine fuel in October 2026?
1. Ram Mohan Naidu
2. Rajnath Singh
3. Nitin Gadkari
4. Piyush Goyal
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Answer: A. Ram Mohan Naidu — Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu welcomed and thanked Tamil Nadu for the ATF VAT cut.
Telangana unveiled an AI avatar of which minister as its 'AI minister' at DevFest 2026?
1. Uttam Kumar Reddy
2. Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
3. Ponnam Prabhakar
4. D. Sridhar Babu
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Answer: D. D. Sridhar Babu — The AI avatar of IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu was launched at DevFest 2026 in Hyderabad.
Which new policy did Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy say the state will unveil soon?
1. Aerospace and Defence Policy 2.0
2. Semiconductor Policy 2.0
3. Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0
4. Tourism Policy 2.0
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Answer: A. Aerospace and Defence Policy 2.0 — The Chief Minister said Telangana would soon bring Aerospace and Defence Policy 2.0 and aims to host the largest defence industry zone.
On World Gibbon Day 2026, Assam's Chief Minister highlighted the natural heritage value of which gibbon species?
1. Lar gibbon
2. Siamang
3. Hoolock gibbon
4. Agile gibbon
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Answer: C. Hoolock gibbon — The Hoolock gibbon is the gibbon species found in Assam, and the CM spoke about canopy bridges for its protection.
The Manipur Chief Minister announced a committee representing how many communities of the state to promote peace and unity?
1. 24
2. 30
3. 40
4. 36
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Answer: D. 36 — Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced a committee representing all 36 communities of Manipur.

Which stadium was allotted to Kerala Blasters FC for their 2026-27 ISL home matches at Rs 3.5 lakh per game?
1. Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
2. EMS Stadium, Kozhikode
3. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi
4. Payyanad Stadium, Kannur
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Answer: C. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi — Kerala Blasters FC got the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi for ISL home games after the government helped reduce the rent.
Pankaj Advani won his 29th world title at which championship in October 2026?
1. World Snooker Championship
2. WBL World Billiards Championship
3. IBSF World Cup
4. Asian Billiards Championship
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Answer: B. WBL World Billiards Championship — He beat England's Robert Hall 1,906-1,206 in the WBL World Billiards final.
The European Chess Club Cup 2026, where Nihal Sarin and Koneru Humpy won gold, was held in which country?
1. Serbia
2. Montenegro
3. Croatia
4. Greece
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Answer: B. Montenegro — The tournament was played in Budva, Montenegro, from 17 to 23 October 2026.
Which minister chairs the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)?
1. RBI Governor
2. Prime Minister
3. Union Finance Minister
4. SEBI Chairman
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Answer: C. Union Finance Minister — The Union Finance Minister chairs the FSDC, whose members include the heads of the financial regulators.
Helium was designated by the US as which number on its critical materials list?
1. 10th
2. 15th
3. 20th
4. 25th
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Answer: C. 20th — Helium became the 20th material on the US Department of Energy's critical materials list.
In which Odisha district is the Tata Power Global Capability Centre being set up?
1. Cuttack
2. Puri
3. Khordha
4. Sambalpur
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Answer: C. Khordha — The centre in Khordha district is the first approved under Odisha's Global Capability Centre Policy, with Rs 54.31 crore investment.
Which of these is a PM MITRA textile park location mentioned in Madhya Pradesh's chemicals and textiles push in October 2026?
1. Dhar
2. Rewa
3. Satna
4. Katni
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Answer: A. Dhar — Madhya Pradesh's PM MITRA textile park is in Dhar district, alongside petrochemical projects at Bina, Ashta, Nagda and Dewas.
The 15th India Industrial Fair (Udyam 2026) was inaugurated in which Gujarat city?
1. Surat
2. Vadodara
3. Rajkot
4. Gandhinagar
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Answer: D. Gandhinagar — CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the four-day fair in Gandhinagar on 23 October 2026.
The Gujarat government signed an agreement on renewable energy, trade and education with which government?
1. Wales
2. Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Norway
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Answer: C. Scotland — Gujarat and the Scottish Government signed an agreement on 23 October 2026.
Which singer was named by the Assam government as the first recipient of the Bhupen Hazarika National Award?
1. Asha Bhosle
2. Usha Mangeshkar
3. Shreya Ghoshal
4. Alka Yagnik
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Answer: B. Usha Mangeshkar — Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state will present the first Bhupen Hazarika National Award to Usha Mangeshkar.

On which date are the municipal elections for Leh and Kargil in Ladakh scheduled?
1. 26 October 2026
2. 30 November 2026
3. 14 November 2026
4. 21 November 2026
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Answer: D. 21 November 2026 — Ladakh's Chief Election Officer announced the municipal polls for Leh and Kargil for 21 November 2026.
Odisha moved the Supreme Court against Andhra Pradesh over panchayat polls in which disputed area?
1. Kotia
2. Malkangiri
3. Rayagada
4. Srikakulam
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Answer: A. Kotia — Odisha challenged Andhra Pradesh's poll notice for the disputed Kotia villages.
Keralam plans strict action against bars serving alcohol to people below which age?
1. 18 years
2. 21 years
3. 25 years
4. 23 years
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Answer: D. 23 years — The legal drinking age in Keralam is 23 years, so bars serving anyone below it face action.
From which date will the Khelo India Games be held in Telangana?
1. 11 December
2. 1 November
3. 26 January
4. 15 December
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Answer: A. 11 December — Reports of 23 October 2026 said the Khelo India Games in Telangana will start on 11 December.
J&K Bank's MoU with the J&K government raised the accident cover for government employees to what amount?
1. Rs 10 lakh
2. Rs 25 lakh
3. Rs 1 crore
4. Rs 5 crore
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Answer: C. Rs 1 crore — The accident cover for J&K government employees was raised to Rs 1 crore under the MoU.
Which IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh received a second six-month extension as Chief Secretary?
1. K. Vijayanand
2. G. Sai Prasad
3. N. Chandrababu Naidu
4. S. Suresh Kumar
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Answer: B. G. Sai Prasad — G. Sai Prasad took over from K. Vijayanand and was given a second six-month extension.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said the state aims to raise its economy from Rs 6 lakh crore to what figure?
1. Rs 25 lakh crore
2. Rs 50 lakh crore
3. Rs 75 lakh crore
4. Rs 100 lakh crore
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Answer: C. Rs 75 lakh crore — He linked the Rs 75 lakh crore goal to planned cities and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision at the Urban Challenge Fund Conclave.
Which Dehradun school ranked first in India in the girls' boarding category of the Education World India School Rankings 2026-27?
1. Welham Girls' School
2. Mayo College Girls' School
3. École Globale International Girls School
4. Woodstock School
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Answer: C. École Globale International Girls School — École Globale International Girls School, Dehradun, was ranked No. 1 in India and in Uttarakhand.
The first Chhattisgarh Hockey League is being held at which venue?
1. Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, Bhilai
2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium, Raipur
3. Nehru Stadium, Bilaspur
4. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur
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Answer: B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium, Raipur — The league is held at Raipur's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium from 21 October to 1 November.
The Rs 134.74 crore longest high-level bridge of Rajasthan is built on which river at Gahlod?
1. Banas
2. Chambal
3. Luni
4. Mahi
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Answer: A. Banas — The 3.34 km bridge on the Banas at Gahlod (Tonk) was built by the PWD under CRIF.

The Rs 800 crore artificial reservoir whose foundation was laid on 1 October 2026 is at which place?
1. Hansiyawas (Sikar)
2. Bisalpur (Tonk)
3. Jawai (Pali)
4. Mahi Bajaj Sagar
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Answer: A. Hansiyawas (Sikar) — It is linked to bringing Yamuna water from Hathnikund barrage to Shekhawati.
What is the annual Kisan Samman Nidhi amount for farmers in Rajasthan after the State's addition?
1. Rs 7,000
2. Rs 8,000
3. Rs 9,000
4. Rs 10,000
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Answer: C. Rs 9,000 — The amount was raised from Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,000 per year.
To what monthly amount will social security pension be raised in Rajasthan?
1. Rs 1,150
2. Rs 1,250
3. Rs 1,350
4. Rs 1,450
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Answer: D. Rs 1,450 — On International Day of Older Persons it was announced that pension will rise to Rs 1,450 per month.
How many Gram Panchayats were newly created in Rajasthan, as stated on 2 October 2026?
1. 1,467
2. 3,467
3. 4,091
4. 2,467
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Answer: B. 3,467 — The State also created 94 Panchayat Samitis and 8 Zila Parishads.
How many appointment letters were given at the "Sapno Ki Udaan" youth dialogue in Jaipur?
1. 4,091
2. 3,467
3. 1,277
4. 3,075
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Answer: A. 4,091 — The Chief Minister gave 4,091 appointment letters at Bhawani Niketan, Jaipur.
Which Rajasthan programme supports the goal of a drug-free India by 2029?
1. Nayi Roshni
2. Ujala
3. Nayi Kiran
4. Sankalp
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Answer: C. Nayi Kiran — The State started "Nayi Kiran" in line with the Prime Minister's goal.
The Pratibha Yojana of Rajasthan aims to find sporting talent in children of which age group?
1. 6 to 10 years
2. 8 to 14 years
3. 10 to 16 years
4. 12 to 18 years
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Answer: B. 8 to 14 years — The plan targets over 70 lakh school children aged 8 to 14.
Panchayati Raj polls announced by Rajasthan's State Election Commission in October 2026 are being held in how many phases?
1. Two
2. Three
3. Five
4. Four
Show answer
Answer: D. Four — Polls run in four phases starting 23 October 2026, with Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti counting on 20 November.
Great Indian Bustards were released into the wild in October 2026 at which place?
1. Sam, Desert National Park
2. Ranthambore
3. Sariska
4. Keoladeo
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Answer: A. Sam, Desert National Park — Minister Bhupender Yadav released two captive-bred males at Sam, Jaisalmer.
Rajasthan's Great Indian Bustard Conservation Project began in which year?
1. 2009
2. 2011
3. 2013
4. 2015
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Answer: C. 2013 — It was launched on 5 June 2013 with an initial allocation of Rs 12 crore.

Prakash Rajpurohit of the Rajasthan cadre was appointed to which post in October 2026?
1. Chief Election Commissioner
2. Chief Secretary of Rajasthan
3. Director General of Police
4. Deputy Election Commissioner
Show answer
Answer: D. Deputy Election Commissioner — He is a 2010-batch IAS officer appointed Deputy Election Commissioner for a tenure till April 2030.
The Rajasthan Export Promotion Policy 2024 targets exports worth how much by 2029?
1. Rs 50,000 crore
2. Rs 1 lakh crore
3. Rs 1.5 lakh crore
4. Rs 2 lakh crore
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Answer: C. Rs 1.5 lakh crore — The policy aims for exports of Rs 1.5 lakh crore by 2029.
Akram Khan Behrupiya and Manzoor Khan Manganiyar received which award in October 2026?
1. Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
2. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
3. Padma Shri
4. Tansen Samman
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Answer: B. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — The award for young artists was given by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
The health campaign "Sahi Khan-Pan, Swasth Rajasthan" ran from 3 to 16 October on which topic?
1. Road safety
2. Tuberculosis
3. Blood donation
4. Food safety and adulteration
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Answer: D. Food safety and adulteration — It spread awareness about safe, nutritious and adulteration-free food.
The Army's Exercise Akhand Prahar-II was held in which desert sector of Rajasthan?
1. Barmer
2. Jaisalmer
3. Bikaner
4. Churu
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Answer: B. Jaisalmer — It was held in the desert sector of Jaisalmer by the Black Mace Brigade and Battle Axe Division.
How many housing units were in the four Rajasthan Housing Board projects launched on 17 October 2026?
1. 357
2. 457
3. 557
4. 657
Show answer
Answer: B. 457 — The projects in Jaipur, Kishangarh and Bhiwadi had 457 units, including 144 flats for journalists.
To what level did the RBI raise the repo rate in its October 2026 policy?
1. 5.00%
2. 5.25%
3. 5.50%
4. 6.00%
Show answer
Answer: C. 5.50% — The MPC raised the repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.25% to 5.50%, the first hike since February 2023.
Who has been appointed the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force?
1. Ashutosh Dixit
2. Amar Preet Singh
3. Nagesh Kapoor
4. Sandeep Singh
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Answer: A. Ashutosh Dixit — Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over on 31 October 2026 when Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh retires.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics to Francis Halzen was linked to which project?
1. Quantum computing chips
2. Gravitational wave detection
3. The Higgs boson
4. The IceCube neutrino observatory
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Answer: D. The IceCube neutrino observatory — Halzen was honoured for conceiving and building IceCube, a detector in Antarctic ice that found high-energy cosmic neutrinos.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for discoveries leading to which technique?
1. CRISPR gene editing
2. Optogenetics
3. mRNA vaccines
4. Immune checkpoint therapy
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Answer: B. Optogenetics — Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel were honoured for light-gated ion channels, the basis of optogenetics.

Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature?
1. Margaret Atwood
2. Alice Munro
3. Anne Carson
4. Louise Gluck
Show answer
Answer: C. Anne Carson — Canadian poet and translator Anne Carson won the prize, announced on 8 October 2026.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was shared by which pair?
1. Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford
2. Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson
3. Claudia Goldin and Ben Bernanke
4. Paul Krugman and Joseph Stiglitz
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Answer: A. Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford — Hall and Woodford were honoured for the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.
What position did India secure in the medal table of the 2026 Asian Games at Aichi-Nagoya?
1. 2nd
2. 3rd
3. 5th
4. 4th
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Answer: D. 4th — India finished 4th with 85 medals: 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze.
What was India's rank in the Global Hunger Index 2026?
1. 100th
2. 111th
3. 94th
4. 105th
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Answer: A. 100th — India ranked 100th among 122 countries with a score of 24.1, which is in the "serious" category.
After the addition of Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel, how many Ramsar sites does India have?
1. 91
2. 98
3. 101
4. 103
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Answer: D. 103 — The two new sites took India's total number of Ramsar sites to 103.
On which date did the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement come into force?
1. 1 October 2026
2. 20 October 2026
3. 27 April 2026
4. 15 November 2026
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Answer: B. 20 October 2026 — The FTA, signed on 27 April 2026, entered into force on 20 October 2026.
Which company's subsidiary will buy the 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank approved by the Cabinet?
1. Tata Sons
2. Emirates NBD
3. Fairfax Financial
4. Warburg Pincus
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Answer: C. Fairfax Financial — A Canadian subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings will buy the Government and LIC stake for about Rs 52,878 crore.
Who was appointed the full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu in October 2026?
1. R. N. Ravi
2. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
3. Om Prakash Mathur
4. Dhal Singh Bisen
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Answer: B. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar — Arlekar, who had been holding Tamil Nadu as an additional charge, was appointed on a regular basis on 12 October 2026.
Which declaration was adopted at the 1st BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi?
1. Bangkok Declaration
2. Dhaka Declaration
3. Delhi Declaration
4. Colombo Declaration
Show answer
Answer: C. Delhi Declaration — The seven-member grouping adopted the Delhi Declaration on counter-terrorism, trafficking, cybercrime and drugs.
Lakshadweep became India's first fully literate Union Territory under which programme?
1. Saakshar Bharat
2. NIPUN Bharat
3. PM eVidya
4. ULLAS
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Answer: D. ULLAS — All 1,113 identified non-literate persons in Lakshadweep were certified under the ULLAS adult-literacy programme.

Before her Nobel Peace Prize, Navi Pillay served the UN as which of these?
1. Secretary-General
2. High Commissioner for Human Rights
3. President of the World Bank
4. Director-General of the WTO
Show answer
Answer: B. High Commissioner for Human Rights — Navi Pillay, a South African jurist, was the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
The first exercise "Mountain Guardian 2026" at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, was held between India and which country?
1. UAE
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Oman
4. Egypt
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Answer: A. UAE — It was the inaugural high-altitude exercise between the Indian Army and the UAE Army, held from 5 to 18 October 2026.
World Food Day 2026 marked the 81st anniversary of an organisation founded in 1945. Which one?
1. UNICEF
2. FAO
3. WHO
4. UNESCO
Show answer
Answer: B. FAO — The Food and Agriculture Organization was founded on 16 October 1945.
Chinmay Sutar scored an unbeaten 400 in the Ranji Trophy for which team?
1. Mumbai
2. Maharashtra
3. Mizoram
4. Nagaland
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Answer: C. Mizoram — He scored 400 not out for Mizoram against Nagaland in October 2026.
Which country is first in the Henley Passport Index 2026, with visa-free access to 193 destinations?
1. Singapore
2. Japan
3. UAE
4. Sweden
Show answer
Answer: A. Singapore — Singapore leads the index; India ranks 84th with visa-free access to 55 destinations.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honoured work on which topic?
1. Lithium-ion batteries
2. Quantum dots
3. Click chemistry
4. Asymmetric organic synthesis
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Answer: D. Asymmetric organic synthesis — Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai were honoured for their work on asymmetric organic synthesis.
Sankoo, announced as a new district in October 2026, is part of which Union Territory?
1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Ladakh
3. Chandigarh
4. Puducherry
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Answer: B. Ladakh — Sankoo was carved out of Kargil to become the eighth district of Ladakh.
The World Bank's World Development Report 2026 is about which subject?
1. Climate adaptation
2. Jobs and migration
3. Artificial intelligence
4. Water security
Show answer
Answer: C. Artificial intelligence — The report is titled "The Promise of Artificial Intelligence" and was launched in India by MeitY.
What is the name of the first indigenous Fleet Support Ship launched at Hindustan Shipyard in October 2026?
1. Samarthak
2. Shreyas
3. Mangrol
4. Surya
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Answer: D. Surya — FSS-1 "Surya" was launched at Visakhapatnam on 6 October 2026; five such ships are ordered.
INS Samarthak, commissioned in October 2026, is the Navy's first indigenous ship of which type?
1. Hydrographic survey vessel
2. Multi-purpose vessel
3. Fleet tanker
4. Landing platform dock
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Answer: B. Multi-purpose vessel — INS Samarthak is a multi-purpose vessel built by L&T at Kattupalli, with over 75% indigenous content.

What was the theme of the 10th India Mobile Congress held in October 2026?
1. Connected Future
2. Digital India Next
3. Scale Without Boundaries
4. Bharat 6G
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Answer: C. Scale Without Boundaries — The 10th India Mobile Congress was held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, from 7 to 10 October 2026.
How many China Open titles has Novak Djokovic won after his October 2026 win in Beijing?
1. Five
2. Six
3. Eight
4. Seven
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Answer: D. Seven — He won a record seventh China Open when Alex de Minaur retired in the final.
Which Indian athlete won the men's 400 m T64 gold at the Asian Para Games 2026 with a world record of 52.28 seconds?
1. Sandeep Kumar
2. Haney
3. Sumit Antil
4. Nishad Kumar
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Answer: A. Sandeep Kumar — Sandeep Kumar set a world record of 52.28 s in the men's 400 m T64.
Where were the Asian Para Games 2026 held?
1. Hangzhou, China
2. Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
3. Jakarta, Indonesia
4. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Show answer
Answer: B. Aichi-Nagoya, Japan — The 5th Asian Para Games were held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, closing on 24 October.
Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade won which medal in mixed doubles at the 29th Asian Table Tennis Championships?
1. Gold
2. Silver
3. Bronze
4. No medal
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Answer: C. Bronze — They won bronze, India's first mixed doubles medal at the event in 72 years.
Haney set a world record of 60.49 m in which Asian Para Games event?
1. Men's discus F54
2. Men's shot put F46
3. Men's long jump T47
4. Men's javelin F37
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Answer: D. Men's javelin F37 — Haney won the men's javelin F37 gold with a world record 60.49 m.
Who partnered Sheetal Devi to win the compound mixed team gold at the Asian Para Games?
1. Toman Kumar
2. Harvinder Singh
3. Vijay Sundi
4. Nitesh Kumar
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Answer: A. Toman Kumar — Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar beat Indonesia 151-148.
The inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 is being held in which city?
1. Jaipur
2. Ahmedabad
3. Patna
4. Pune
Show answer
Answer: B. Ahmedabad — It is held on 23-31 October at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad.
Harry Brook scored a record men's ODI double century against which team?
1. India
2. Pakistan
3. Sri Lanka
4. New Zealand
Show answer
Answer: C. Sri Lanka — Brook scored 202 off 116 balls against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi, the fastest men's ODI double century.
Which two countries jointly host the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027?
1. Bangladesh and Nepal
2. India and Sri Lanka
3. Malaysia and Thailand
4. South Africa and Zimbabwe
Show answer
Answer: A. Bangladesh and Nepal — The 3rd edition is on 21 January-6 February 2027, hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal.

Who won the Sakharov Prize 2026 of the European Parliament?
1. Amnesty International
2. International Criminal Court (ICC)
3. Navi Pillay
4. UN Refugee Agency
Show answer
Answer: B. International Criminal Court (ICC) — The ICC and its officials won; the prize money is EUR 50,000.
Which Indian destination is in National Geographic's "Best of the World 2027" list?
1. Kochi
2. Varanasi
3. Jaipur
4. Udaipur
Show answer
Answer: C. Jaipur — Jaipur, Rajasthan, is the Indian pick among 25 destinations.
The 28th Charles Correa Gold Medal 2026 was given for which thesis?
1. Equitability through Design
2. Urban Heat
3. Walled City Futures
4. Energy Commons
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Answer: D. Energy Commons — The Kochi student's thesis was "Energy Commons"; "Equitability through Design" was the theme.
In the Ipsos Quality of Care Perception Index 2026, which country ranked first?
1. Malaysia
2. India
3. Singapore
4. Vietnam
Show answer
Answer: A. Malaysia — Malaysia was 1st, Singapore 2nd and India 3rd among 32 countries.
Which body named SBI the "World's Best Consumer Bank 2026"?
1. Forbes
2. Global Finance
3. The Banker
4. Euromoney
Show answer
Answer: B. Global Finance — Global Finance gave SBI the award for the second year in a row.
Who was approved as the next Chairman of ONGC?
1. Arun Kumar Singh
2. Rajesh Kumar Singh
3. Anil Kumar
4. Sunil Kumar
Show answer
Answer: D. Sunil Kumar — Sunil Kumar takes charge on or after 7 December 2026, succeeding Arun Kumar Singh.
The Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Rabi 2026) was launched at Taraori, Karnal, in which state?
1. Haryana
2. Punjab
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Rajasthan
Show answer
Answer: A. Haryana — Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched it in Karnal, Haryana; it runs until 30 November.
The Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign runs until which date?
1. 30 November 2026
2. 31 December 2026
3. 31 October 2026
4. 31 March 2027
Show answer
Answer: B. 31 December 2026 — It runs from 21 October to 31 December 2026 in about 2.70 lakh Gram Panchayats and urban local bodies.
India and Poland aim to double bilateral trade by 2030 from about how much?
1. US$2 billion
2. US$12 billion
3. US$6 billion
4. US$20 billion
Show answer
Answer: C. US$6 billion — Trade is about US$6 billion at present.
Where did PM Modi hold talks with Polish PM Donald Tusk on 22 October?
1. Bharat Mandapam
2. Rashtrapati Bhavan
3. Vigyan Bhawan
4. Hyderabad House
Show answer
Answer: D. Hyderabad House — The talks were held at Hyderabad House, New Delhi.

Who chaired the Army Commanders' Conference held on 21-23 October in New Delhi?
1. General Dhiraj Seth
2. General Upendra Dwivedi
3. General Rajesh Kumar
4. General Anil Chauhan
Show answer
Answer: A. General Dhiraj Seth — COAS General Dhiraj Seth chaired the conference.
The Rs 770 crore BEL contract is for which equipment for the Army?
1. Akash missile
2. Improved Low-Level Light-Weight Radar (LLLR-I)
3. Nagastra loitering munition
4. Aviation gun
Show answer
Answer: B. Improved Low-Level Light-Weight Radar (LLLR-I) — The LLLR-I counters drone and cruise-missile threats.
The 33rd SIMBEX-2026 between India and Singapore is held at which port?
1. Kochi
2. Mumbai
3. Visakhapatnam
4. Chennai
Show answer
Answer: C. Visakhapatnam — SIMBEX-2026 is held at Visakhapatnam on 21-26 October.
Which DRDO lab shortlisted partners for India's first indigenous 20 mm aviation gun?
1. LRDE, Bengaluru
2. DRDL, Hyderabad
3. ADRDE, Agra
4. ARDE, Pune
Show answer
Answer: D. ARDE, Pune — ARDE Pune picked SSS Defence and Kalyani Group, with a 60:40 production split.
From which date will the RBI's Leverage Ratio directions take effect?
1. 1 April 2027
2. 1 November 2026
3. 1 January 2027
4. 1 April 2026
Show answer
Answer: A. 1 April 2027 — Final Leverage Ratio directions take effect on 1 April 2027.
The Jio Platforms IPO of Rs 30,213 crore overtook which earlier biggest IPO?
1. LIC
2. Hyundai Motor India
3. Paytm
4. Coal India
Show answer
Answer: B. Hyundai Motor India — Hyundai Motor India's 2024 IPO was Rs 27,870 crore.
Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) are regulated by which body?
1. RBI
2. IRDAI
3. SEBI
4. PFRDA
Show answer
Answer: C. SEBI — EGRs are SEBI-regulated and traded in units of 100 mg, 1 g and 10 g.
According to the SPAI estimate, which has the most snow leopards in India?
1. Uttarakhand
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Sikkim
4. Ladakh
Show answer
Answer: D. Ladakh — Ladakh has 477 of India's 718 snow leopards.
International Snow Leopard Day is observed on which date?
1. 23 October
2. 22 October
3. 24 October
4. 21 October
Show answer
Answer: A. 23 October — It follows UNGA resolution A/RES/79/143 and the 2013 Bishkek Declaration.
The 24 October 2026 United Nations Day is the how-manyth anniversary of the UN?
1. 75th
2. 81st
3. 80th
4. 85th
Show answer
Answer: B. 81st — The UN Charter came into force on 24 October 1945.

World Polio Day marks the birth anniversary of whom?
1. Albert Sabin
2. Edward Jenner
3. Jonas Salk
4. Louis Pasteur
Show answer
Answer: C. Jonas Salk — Rotary International leads World Polio Day on Jonas Salk's birth anniversary.
ITBP was raised in which year?
1. 1965
2. 1959
3. 1971
4. 1962
Show answer
Answer: D. 1962 — ITBP Raising Day on 24 October 2026 was its 65th.
Japan's MMX probe will study which moons of Mars?
1. Phobos and Deimos
2. Europa and Titan
3. Io and Callisto
4. Triton and Charon
Show answer
Answer: A. Phobos and Deimos — MMX launched on an H3 rocket on 20 October (JST) and will bring back a Phobos sample.
ISRO's IMAT-05 parachute airdrop test is for which mission?
1. Chandrayaan-4
2. Gaganyaan
3. Aditya-L1
4. NISAR
Show answer
Answer: B. Gaganyaan — IMAT-05 was the fifth Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test for Gaganyaan, at ADRDE, Sheopur.
The amended LAHDC law creates how many hill council constituencies in Ladakh?
1. 52
2. 80
3. 100
4. 120
Show answer
Answer: C. 100 — The number rose from 52 to 100 across eight districts.
Where will the Uttarakhand Assembly session from 27 October be held?
1. Dehradun
2. Haridwar
3. Nainital
4. Gairsain
Show answer
Answer: D. Gairsain — The Cabinet cleared 25 proposals before the 2-day session at Gairsain.
The UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2026 gives global GHG emissions in 2025 as how much?
1. 48.4 GtCO2e
2. 52.1 GtCO2e
3. 58.4 GtCO2e
4. 64.0 GtCO2e
Show answer
Answer: C. 58.4 GtCO2e — Emissions were 58.4 GtCO2e, down only 0.1 Gt.
In the Alberta (Canada) referendum on 19 October, about what share voted to remain in Canada?
1. 55%
2. 65%
3. 90%
4. 75%
Show answer
Answer: D. 75% — About 75% voted to remain; the official result is due on 29 October.
Who wrote "The Evolution of TV News in India: From Doordarshan to Digital Disruption"?
1. Harsaran Bir Kaur Pandey
2. Surya Prakash
3. Anil K. Antony
4. C.P. Radhakrishnan
Show answer
Answer: A. Harsaran Bir Kaur Pandey — Harsaran Bir Kaur Pandey is a former Doordarshan producer; the book is from Om Books International.
Vummidi Ethiraj, who died aged 99, helped craft which famous object?
1. The Ashoka Chakra
2. The Sengol
3. The Constitution cover
4. The Kohinoor replica
Show answer
Answer: B. The Sengol — He helped craft the Sengol at age 20; it was given to Nehru in 1947.

The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, which crossed 35 crore outreach, falls under which ministry?
1. Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Ministry of Health
3. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
4. Ministry of Youth Affairs
Show answer
Answer: C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment — It was launched in 2020 under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction.
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum will be held in New Delhi on which dates?
1. 19-20 October 2026
2. 3-5 November 2026
3. 28 November-12 December 2026
4. 26-27 October 2026
Show answer
Answer: D. 26-27 October 2026 — It is at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on 26-27 October.
Which state's CM Revanth Reddy announced a four-month special employment scheme amid drought?
1. Telangana
2. Karnataka
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Tamil Nadu
Show answer
Answer: A. Telangana — The scheme runs from after Sankranti until May, amid drought and El Nino.
Reena Bhatti of Hisar climbed which 7,355 m peak in Uttarakhand?
1. Nanda Devi
2. Trisul
3. Kamet
4. Abi Gamin
Show answer
Answer: D. Abi Gamin — Reena Bhatti was the only woman in the 12-member team that scaled Abi Gamin in a 23-day expedition.
Which FSSAI rating did the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Ayodhya, receive under the Eat Right Place of Worship programme?
1. Santoshjanak
2. Uttam
3. Ati Vishisht
4. Vishisht
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Answer: C. Ati Vishisht — It got the highest 'Ati Vishisht' rating with 103 out of 114 points, valid from 11 October 2026 to 10 October 2028.
How many AI startups does the Uttar Pradesh Artificial Intelligence Mission (UP-AIM) aim to support at the least?
1. 50
2. 75
3. 500
4. 100
Show answer
Answer: D. 100 — UP-AIM aims to back at least 100 AI startups, train five lakh youth and set up AI centres in all 75 districts.
Which agency is the nodal agency for Uttar Pradesh's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manufacturing Promotion Policy-2026?
1. UPNEDA
2. Invest UP
3. UPSIDA
4. UPPCL
Show answer
Answer: A. UPNEDA — UPNEDA approves and disburses incentives under the SAF policy, which runs for five years or until a new policy takes effect.
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet recommended renaming the Jewar airport after which person?
1. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
2. Narendra Modi
3. Yogi Adityanath
4. Lal Bahadur Shastri
Show answer
Answer: B. Narendra Modi — The recommendation is for Narendra Modi International Airport; the airport was developed as a PPP with Zurich Airport International AG.
The Uttar Pradesh Interest Waiver Scheme-2026 waives interest and penalties on tax dues arising up to which date?
1. 31 March 2024
2. 31 March 2025
3. 31 December 2025
4. 30 September 2026
Show answer
Answer: C. 31 December 2025 — The three-month scheme covers eligible dues up to 31 December 2025 under laws such as the UP VAT Act and the Central Sales Tax Act.
Which of these is a node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor?
1. Gorakhpur
2. Meerut
3. Prayagraj
4. Chitrakoot
Show answer
Answer: D. Chitrakoot — The six nodes are Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot.

Under the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Skill Training and Employment Zone Development Scheme, Uttar Pradesh will cover 75 districts through how many zones?
1. Nine
2. Five
3. Twelve
4. Seven
Show answer
Answer: A. Nine — The ₹1,725 crore, three-year scheme uses a hub-and-spoke model with nine zones.
To how many monthly rupees is the uniform allowance of PPS officers in Uttar Pradesh being raised from ₹6,400?
1. ₹10,000
2. ₹15,000
3. ₹12,000
4. ₹20,000
Show answer
Answer: B. ₹15,000 — CM Yogi Adityanath announced the rise to ₹15,000 on Police Commemoration Day, 21 October 2026.
What is the total cost of the five Doppler weather radars planned in Uttar Pradesh?
1. ₹12.45 crore
2. ₹32.10 crore
3. ₹22.45 crore
4. ₹50 crore
Show answer
Answer: C. ₹22.45 crore — The ₹22.45 crore project covers Azamgarh, Lucknow, Jhansi, Aligarh and Varanasi.
In the October 2026 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections for 11 seats, how many seats were for teacher constituencies?
1. Five
2. Seven
3. Eleven
4. Six
Show answer
Answer: D. Six — Five seats were graduate constituencies and six were teacher constituencies; counting was set for 27 October.
In the Gwalior telecom manufacturing zone, what share of the special purpose vehicle is held by the Madhya Pradesh Government?
1. 49%
2. 26%
3. 51%
4. 75%
Show answer
Answer: C. 51% — The SPV is 51% owned by Madhya Pradesh and 49% by the Department of Telecommunications.
Which tiger reserve, also known as Nauradehi, became Madhya Pradesh's third cheetah habitat in October 2026?
1. Satpura
2. Panna
3. Veerangana Durgavati
4. Bandhavgarh
Show answer
Answer: C. Veerangana Durgavati — Cheetahs Vyom and Neera were released at Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, the state's largest, on 7 October.
The Madhya Pradesh Bhavantar Yojana of October 2026 gives price support to farmers of which crop?
1. Wheat
2. Gram
3. Maize
4. Soybean
Show answer
Answer: D. Soybean — Soybean farmers receive the difference between MSP and sale price by DBT for kharif 2026.
What was the initial capital of the Jabalpur-Indore Economic Corridor Development Company approved by the MP Cabinet?
1. ₹100 crore
2. ₹500 crore
3. ₹1,000 crore
4. ₹50 crore
Show answer
Answer: A. ₹100 crore — The wholly state-owned company has ₹100 crore of initial paid-up capital.
From which year will Madhya Pradesh hold two MPPSC exams every year, as announced at the CM Youth Conclave 2026?
1. 2026
2. 2027
3. 2028
4. 2029
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Answer: B. 2027 — CM Mohan Yadav also announced that 2027 will be observed as Youth Year.
In which district was the 41st instalment of the Ladli Behna Yojana released in October 2026?
1. Dhar
2. Indore
3. Sagar
4. Umaria
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Answer: D. Umaria — The instalment was released at Guruwahi village in Umaria; the regular monthly aid is ₹1,500.

The Narmada-Jhabua micro-lift irrigation project inaugurated on 24 October 2026 is located at which tehsil of Dhar district?
1. Sardarpur
2. Kukshi
3. Manawar
4. Badnawar
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Answer: A. Sardarpur — It was inaugurated at Sardarpur; it irrigates 57,422 hectares in Dhar and Jhabua.
Which four reservoirs are in Madhya Pradesh's ₹7,430 crore cage culture fisheries plan?
1. Gandhi Sagar, Tawa, Barna and Kolar
2. Indira Sagar, Bargi, Bansagar and Barna
3. Bhopal Lake, Bargi, Tawa and Rihand
4. Omkareshwar, Halali, Kolar and Sanjay
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Answer: B. Indira Sagar, Bargi, Bansagar and Barna — Indira Sagar, Bargi, Bansagar and Barna are the four reservoirs named for modern cage culture.
How much did Chhattisgarh secure in investment proposals at the SING Forum 2026 in Singapore?
1. ₹15,000 crore
2. ₹25,500 crore
3. ₹60,000 crore
4. ₹43,250 crore
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Answer: D. ₹43,250 crore — Proposals worth ₹43,250 crore came in, mostly a ₹41,750 crore data centre by Energy Capital Global.
For which class of posts did the Chhattisgarh Cabinet approve 10% reservation for ex-Agniveers?
1. Class III
2. Class I
3. Class II
4. Class IV
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Answer: A. Class III — The reservation covers Police Constable, Forest Guard and Jail Warder posts in direct recruitment.
The industrial park proposed at Nava Raipur is being developed under which Central scheme?
1. PM MITRA
2. BHAVYA
3. SAMARTH
4. UDAN
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Answer: B. BHAVYA — BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana) has an outlay of ₹33,660 crore for 100 industrial parks.
Rail connectivity reached Rowghat for the first time since Independence. In which district is Rowghat?
1. Bijapur
2. Dantewada
3. Kanker
4. Narayanpur
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Answer: C. Kanker — Rowghat is in Kanker district in the Bastar region; the Tadoki-Rowghat section completes the Dallirajhara-Rowghat line.
From which Chhattisgarh sanctuary will 50 blackbucks be shifted to Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary?
1. Achanakmar
2. Udanti-Sitanadi
3. Guru Ghasidas
4. Barnawapara
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Answer: D. Barnawapara — Barnawapara in Baloda Bazar district holds the herd, which began with 77 animals in 2017-18.
The Chhattisgarh Cabinet renamed the Adim Jati Vikas Department as which department?
1. Tribal Affairs Department
2. Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department
3. Tribal Development Authority
4. Vanvasi Kalyan Department
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Answer: A. Tribal Affairs Department — The renaming needs changes to the state's Rules of Business Allocation.
Who is the ambassador of the first Chhattisgarh Hockey League launched at Raipur?
1. PR Sreejesh
2. Dilip Tirkey
3. Manpreet Singh
4. Sardar Singh
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Answer: D. Sardar Singh — Olympian Sardar Singh, former India captain, is the league ambassador; the mascot is Baghwa, inspired by the tiger.
The Mukhyamantri Gramin Bus Yojana of Chhattisgarh was launched on 4 October 2025 at which town?
1. Raipur
2. Bilaspur
3. Jagdalpur
4. Ambikapur
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Answer: C. Jagdalpur — Amit Shah and CM Vishnu Deo Sai launched it at Jagdalpur; it now serves 13 districts of Bastar and Surguja.

Chhattisgarh began preparing Developed Gram Panchayat Plans from 2 October 2026. Missing village assets are entered on which portal?
1. e-Gram Swaraj
2. Sampada
3. Yuktdhara
4. Bhuvan
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Answer: C. Yuktdhara — Physical assets absent from digital records are verified and entered on the Yuktdhara portal.
With which Singapore-based institution did Chhattisgarh sign a skill-development MoU in October 2026?
1. Nanyang Polytechnic
2. ITE Education Services
3. Temasek Holdings
4. NUS Enterprise
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Answer: B. ITE Education Services — The MoU with ITE Education Services builds an industry-linked technical and vocational training model.
About how much investment did proposals total at the MP Semiconductor Summit 2026 held in Indore?
1. ₹5,800 crore
2. ₹2,000 crore
3. ₹12,000 crore
4. ₹1,100 crore
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Answer: A. ₹5,800 crore — Meetings with more than 12 companies produced proposals of about ₹5,800 crore and over 10,000 expected jobs.
How many windows does Bihar's proposed Sankalp Portal for monitoring government work have?
1. 6
2. 10
3. 12
4. 15
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Answer: B. 10 — The Sankalp Portal has 10 windows, including the 100-day report card, Bihar Gati projects, CM announcements and Cabinet decisions.
AIIMS Patna signed an MoU on maternal and newborn health with which organisation in October 2026?
1. UNICEF India
2. PATH
3. Jhpiego India
4. WHO India
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Answer: C. Jhpiego India — AIIMS Patna and Jhpiego India agreed to work on maternal and newborn care, midwifery and implementation research.
What is the target for annual green hydrogen production in Bihar's Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026?
1. 10,000 tonnes
2. 50,000 tonnes
3. 5 lakh tonnes
4. 1 lakh tonnes
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Answer: D. 1 lakh tonnes — The policy aims for 1 lakh tonnes a year by 2031, with about Rs 16,000 crore investment and 12,000 jobs.
Which proposed bullet train corridor includes stations at Patna, Buxar, Begusarai, Khagaria and Katihar in Bihar?
1. Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri
2. Delhi-Patna-Kolkata
3. Lucknow-Patna-Guwahati
4. Gaya-Patna-Ranchi
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Answer: A. Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri — It is the Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri corridor, one of seven announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.
Ghatora wetland, which has entered the process for Ramsar recognition, is in which Bihar district?
1. Darbhanga
2. Gaya
3. Kaimur
4. Bhagalpur
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Answer: D. Bhagalpur — Ghatora wetland lies in Bihpur block of Bhagalpur district.
Where in Bihar is a vulture conservation hub being developed, which would be India's 9th such centre?
1. Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Valmiki Tiger Reserve
3. Vikramshila Sanctuary
4. Rajgir Sanctuary
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Answer: B. Valmiki Tiger Reserve — Work has started in the Gonauli range of Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran.
Bihar's target of 500 MW rooftop solar on government buildings by 2029-30 will use which model?
1. BOOT
2. Viability gap funding
3. RESCO
4. Hybrid annuity
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Answer: C. RESCO — BREDA will use the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model under Phase 3 of the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali campaign.

The Mega Leather, Footwear and Accessories Cluster inaugurated by the Bihar Chief Minister in October 2026 is at which place?
1. Mahwal, Muzaffarpur
2. Hajipur, Vaishali
3. Bihta, Patna
4. Motihari, East Champaran
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Answer: A. Mahwal, Muzaffarpur — The Rs 140.95 crore cluster is in the Mahwal Industrial Area of Muzaffarpur district.
JEEViKA, the Bihar rural livelihoods programme, completed how many years in October 2026?
1. 10
2. 15
3. 25
4. 20
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Answer: D. 20 — JEEViKA completed 20 years and now links 1.81 crore households through 13.06 lakh self-help groups.
Which Bihar town hosts the India versus New Zealand U20 rugby series from 22 to 28 October 2026?
1. Rajgir
2. Bodh Gaya
3. Patna
4. Bhagalpur
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Answer: A. Rajgir — Rajgir hosts the series, which marks 100 years of India-New Zealand sporting ties.
Vikramshila Setu, for which a Bridge Health Monitoring System is planned, is a bridge across the Ganga at which Bihar city?
1. Patna
2. Buxar
3. Munger
4. Bhagalpur
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Answer: D. Bhagalpur — The 4.7 km Vikramshila Setu at Bhagalpur connects the city with Naugachia.
How many crore families does the Bihar MSME Policy 2026 aim to connect with entrepreneurship over five years?
1. One crore
2. Two crore
3. Five lakh
4. Ten lakh
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Answer: A. One crore — Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched the policy to link one crore families with entrepreneurship.
School Development Plans for 9,060 government schools were ordered in which region of Jharkhand?
1. Kolhan
2. Palamu
3. Santhal Pargana
4. North Chotanagpur
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Answer: C. Santhal Pargana — The Jharkhand Education Project Council ordered the plans for six Santhal Pargana districts, with Dumka having the most schools.
Who is the Chancellor of Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, who spoke at its convocation in October 2026?
1. Hemant Soren
2. Santosh Kumar Gangwar
3. Shivraj Singh Chouhan
4. Ajit Kumar Mohanty
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Answer: B. Santosh Kumar Gangwar — Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar is the Chancellor and awarded gold medals at the second convocation in Ranchi.
The Jharkhand Jaguar, whose role is under review, is a special force created mainly for which task?
1. Flood rescue
2. Anti-Naxal operations
3. Wildlife protection
4. VIP security
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Answer: B. Anti-Naxal operations — The Jharkhand Jaguar is a Special Task Force created mainly for anti-Naxal operations.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated new facilities at ICAR-IIAB, located at which place?
1. Namkum, Ranchi
2. Garhkhatanga, Ranchi
3. Hazaribagh
4. Deoghar
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Answer: B. Garhkhatanga, Ranchi — ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology is at Garhkhatanga, Ranchi.
Under which Union urban mission is Jharkhand planning to fund the revision of master plans of 15 cities?
1. Smart Cities Mission
2. AMRUT 2.0
3. HRIDAY
4. PMAY-Urban
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Answer: B. AMRUT 2.0 — Rs 13.04 crore of the Rs 19.86 crore cost is to come from AMRUT 2.0.

Which of these is NOT among the four places in Jharkhand where PPP medical colleges were approved?
1. Jamtara
2. Khunti
3. Dhanbad
4. Bokaro
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Answer: D. Bokaro — The four places are Jamtara, Khunti, Dhanbad and Giridih; Bokaro is not among them.
From 1 November 2026, which Jharkhand city becomes the national command centre for CISF coal-sector security?
1. Dhanbad
2. Bokaro
3. Ranchi
4. Jamshedpur
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Answer: C. Ranchi — The CISF Eastern Sector headquarters in Ranchi is being converted into the National Coal Sector command.
Which of these Asian Games gold-winning hockey players was felicitated by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren?
1. Salima Tete
2. Navneet Kaur
3. Udita Duhan
4. Lalremsiami
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Answer: A. Salima Tete — Salima Tete, Nikki Pradhan, Beauty Dungdung and Deepika Soreng from Jharkhand were felicitated in Ranchi on 4 October.
How much money per woman is paid monthly under Jharkhand's Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana, as reported in October 2026?
1. Rs 1,000
2. Rs 2,100
3. Rs 1,500
4. Rs 2,500
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Answer: D. Rs 2,500 — The September instalment of Rs 2,500 per woman was sent to about 7.40 lakh women in Ranchi and Dhanbad.
The Swarnim Bharat Expo 2026 in Ranchi was inaugurated by whom?
1. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar
2. Chief Minister Hemant Soren
3. Union Minister Sanjay Seth
4. Chief Justice of Jharkhand
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Answer: A. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar — Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar inaugurated the three-day expo, themed "12 Years of Trust, Development and Public Welfare".
Who was sworn in as the new Governor of Odisha on 18 October 2026?
1. Hari Babu Kambhampati
2. Om Prakash Mathur
3. Braj Mohan Ram
4. Dhal Singh Bisen
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Answer: C. Braj Mohan Ram — Braj Mohan Ram, a former MP from Palamu, took oath at Lok Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, succeeding Hari Babu Kambhampati.
The Odisha Cabinet's Dakshyata Vikas Yojana, costing Rs 450 crore, is mainly for which purpose?
1. Skilling youth
2. Building rural roads
3. Crop insurance
4. Free textbooks
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Answer: A. Skilling youth — The scheme aims to skill about 4.20 lakh young people between 2026-27 and 2028-29.
Odisha extended its Antyodaya Gruha Yojana by two years, up to which year?
1. 2027
2. 2028
3. 2030
4. 2029
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Answer: D. 2029 — The state-funded rural housing scheme now runs till 2029 and adds 2,91,666 houses.
Who chairs the commission formed by Odisha to study the political representation of SEBCs in local bodies?
1. Justice Pramath Patnaik
2. Justice Harish Tandon
3. Sujata Mishra
4. Bijay Kumar Prusti
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Answer: A. Justice Pramath Patnaik — Justice Pramath Patnaik, a retired Orissa High Court judge, is the chairperson.
The greenfield Shree Jagannath International Airport, which got final environmental clearance, is at which site?
1. Konark
2. Sipasarubali, Puri
3. Chilika, Khordha
4. Gopalpur, Ganjam
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Answer: B. Sipasarubali, Puri — The airport at Sipasarubali in Puri district will cover 471.348 hectares.

What is Odisha's target for annual egg output by 2036 under its new commercial layer farming scheme?
1. 100 crore
2. 500 crore
3. 1,000 crore
4. 2,000 crore
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Answer: C. 1,000 crore — The scheme gives subsidy up to Rs 10 crore and aims for 1,000 crore eggs a year by 2036.
Odisha is the official sponsor of India's national hockey teams until which year?
1. 2028
2. 2032
3. 2036
4. 2040
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Answer: C. 2036 — Odisha, the first state to sponsor the national teams in 2018, will continue as official sponsor until 2036.
A research centre on Olive Ridley turtles is planned at which Odisha university?
1. Utkal University
2. Sambalpur University
3. Fakir Mohan University
4. Berhampur University
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Answer: D. Berhampur University — The centre is planned at Berhampur University, Ganjam, with the Odisha Forest Department and the Zoological Survey of India.
Tata Power's Global Capability Centre in Khordha is the first approved under which Odisha policy?
1. Odisha Startup Policy
2. Odisha Global Capability Centre Policy
3. Odisha IT Policy 2022
4. Odisha Semiconductor Policy
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Answer: B. Odisha Global Capability Centre Policy — The Rs 54.31 crore centre is the first approved under the Odisha Global Capability Centre Policy.
At India Chem 2026 in Mumbai, Odisha signed its largest MoU, worth Rs 36,763.51 crore, with which company?
1. NLC India Ltd
2. Tata Power
3. POSCO India
4. JSW
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Answer: A. NLC India Ltd — The MoU with NLC India Ltd was in the chemicals and energy sectors.
Odisha gave a special reward of Rs 20 lakh each to which of these hockey players from Sundargarh?
1. Harmanpreet Singh
2. Amit Rohidas
3. Mandeep Singh
4. Hardik Singh
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Answer: B. Amit Rohidas — Amit Rohidas, Shilanand Lakra and Sunelita Toppo received Rs 20 lakh each along with the general rewards.
NIT Rourkela researchers patented a fluoride-removal technology made from which waste material?
1. Rice husk
2. Coconut shell
3. Jackfruit peel
4. Sugarcane bagasse
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Answer: C. Jackfruit peel — Zirconium-modified activated carbon from jackfruit peel removed 90 to 97% of fluoride in lab tests.
What is the cost of one test under Haryana's Tele-ECG service launched in 2026?
1. Rs 49
2. Rs 89
3. Rs 129
4. Rs 189
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Answer: B. Rs 89 — The Tele-ECG service charges Rs 89 per test, covering the ECG, specialist reading and tele-reporting.
Haryana was ranked at which position among states in voluntary blood donation for the third year in a row?
1. First
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fifth
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Answer: A. First — Haryana collected 5.89 lakh units in 2025-26 and was ranked first among states for the third consecutive year.
Under Haryana's Navachar Yojana, students with innovative ideas can get seed funding of up to:
1. Rs 25,000
2. Rs 50,000
3. Rs 1 lakh
4. Rs 5 lakh
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Answer: C. Rs 1 lakh — The scheme offers seed money of up to Rs 1 lakh to students who present solutions to real problems of Haryana.

Under the expanded Chirayu-Ayushman Bharat scheme of Haryana, what is the yearly premium for families with income of Rs 1.80-3 lakh?
1. Rs 500
2. Rs 1,000
3. Rs 4,000
4. Rs 1,500
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Answer: D. Rs 1,500 — Families earning Rs 1.80-3 lakh pay Rs 1,500 a year; those earning Rs 3-6 lakh pay Rs 4,000 and above Rs 6 lakh pay Rs 5,000.
In September 2026 Haryana ranked at which position among states in gross GST collection?
1. Second
2. Third
3. Fifth
4. Seventh
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Answer: C. Fifth — Haryana collected Rs 10,097 crore of gross GST in September 2026, the fifth highest among states.
What share of Haryana's own tax revenue will local bodies continue to receive, as decided by the Cabinet on 10 October 2026?
1. 5%
2. 7%
3. 10%
4. 12%
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Answer: B. 7% — The 7% share is divided 55% to Panchayati Raj institutions and 45% to urban local bodies.
The Haryana Cabinet raised the income limit for the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana to:
1. Rs 1.20 lakh
2. Rs 1.50 lakh
3. Rs 2.50 lakh
4. Rs 1.80 lakh
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Answer: D. Rs 1.80 lakh — The limit is now Rs 1.80 lakh a year (Rs 3 lakh for three special categories), with new rules from 1 November 2026.
How many Safe Cradle Centres has Haryana set up for child protection?
1. 141
2. 71
3. 121
4. 600
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Answer: A. 141 — Haryana's Women and Child Development Department set up 141 Safe Cradle Centres for safe handing over of newborns.
Which body will give the Haryana Gaurav Award 2026 to Neeru Dhanda and Sujeet Kalkal in London?
1. Haryana Tourism
2. Haryana in UK Association
3. Sports Authority of India
4. Government of India
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Answer: B. Haryana in UK Association — The Haryana in UK Association will present the award on 14 November in London.
The Ranjitgarh Development Authority Bill, 2026 of Punjab is about eco-tourism around which dams?
1. Ranjit Sagar and Shahpur Kandi
2. Bhakra and Pong
3. Harike and Ropar
4. Nangal and Kishau
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Answer: A. Ranjit Sagar and Shahpur Kandi — The authority will plan sustainable development around the Ranjit Sagar and Shahpur Kandi dam areas; the CM is its chairperson.
The Fast-Track Punjab portal promises investors all approvals within how many days?
1. 15 days
2. 30 days
3. 45 days
4. 90 days
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Answer: C. 45 days — The portal works as a single window and Chief Minister Mann has committed to approvals within 45 days.
Where will the semi-finals and final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 be played in Punjab?
1. Amritsar
2. Mohali
3. Ludhiana
4. Patiala
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Answer: B. Mohali — League matches are at Jalandhar; the knock-out matches on 4 and 5 November are at the Balbir Singh stadium, Mohali.
Which team replaced Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 hosted by Punjab?
1. Oman
2. Sri Lanka
3. Thailand
4. Bangladesh
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Answer: D. Bangladesh — Pakistan withdrew and Bangladesh took its place in the six-team tournament.

The final phase of Punjab's Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign started with a motorcycle rally from:
1. Anandpur Sahib
2. Chappar Chiri
3. Talwandi Sabo
4. Kartarpur
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Answer: B. Chappar Chiri — The rally began at Chappar Chiri, linked to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, and covers all 23 districts.
SOHNA is a food brand of which Punjab organisation?
1. Milkfed
2. Punjab Agro
3. MARKFED
4. PSIEC
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Answer: C. MARKFED — MARKFED, the Punjab State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation, launched two new SOHNA canned products at SIAL Paris 2026.
Which two canned products did CM Bhagwant Mann launch at SIAL Paris 2026?
1. Mustard oil and honey
2. Chickpeas and red kidney beans in brine
3. Sarson ka saag and dal makhani
4. Pickles and murabba
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Answer: B. Chickpeas and red kidney beans in brine — The new SOHNA products are chickpeas (chitte chhole) and red kidney beans (rajmah) in brine.
Punjab's paddy procurement for 2026-27 began on 1 October at which grain market?
1. Moga
2. Sangrur
3. Bathinda
4. Batala
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Answer: D. Batala — Procurement began at the Batala grain market with a target of 180 lakh metric tonnes.
Which district of Punjab had the most stubble-burning incidents (247) by 22 October 2026?
1. Amritsar
2. Ferozepur
3. Tarn Taran
4. Patiala
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Answer: C. Tarn Taran — Tarn Taran recorded 247 of the state's 510 incidents, followed by Amritsar with 136.
Punjab released over Rs 3,243 crore under social security schemes to how many beneficiaries?
1. 36.39 lakh
2. 26.39 lakh
3. 46.39 lakh
4. 6.39 lakh
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Answer: A. 36.39 lakh — The funds, released in 2026-27, reached 36.39 lakh beneficiaries, announced by Minister Dr Baljit Kaur.
What reward did Himachal Pradesh announce for each of the three state kabaddi players in India's Asian Games gold-winning team?
1. Rs 25 lakh
2. Rs 50 lakh
3. Rs 1 crore
4. Rs 2 crore
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Answer: C. Rs 1 crore — Pushpa Rana, Jyoti Thakur and Bhawna Thakur were promised at least Rs 1 crore each plus government jobs.
Himachal Pradesh's first solar plant with battery storage was inaugurated at:
1. Rongtong near Kaza
2. Sumdo
3. Keylong
4. Tabo
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Answer: A. Rongtong near Kaza — The 2 MW plant with 1 MWh storage is at Rongtong, Spiti, about 3,600 m above sea level.
What is the capacity of the solar plant with battery storage inaugurated in Spiti Valley in October 2026?
1. 1 MW with 1 MWh
2. 2 MW with 1 MWh
3. 5 MW with 2 MWh
4. 10 MW with 5 MWh
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Answer: B. 2 MW with 1 MWh — The plant has 2 MW solar capacity and 1 MWh battery storage and cost Rs 4.42 crore.
The Himachal Cabinet doubled the Milk Incentive Scheme assistance from Rs 3 per litre to:
1. Rs 4
2. Rs 5
3. Rs 8
4. Rs 6
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Answer: D. Rs 6 — The assistance rose to Rs 6 per litre at the Cabinet meeting held in Shimla on 10 October 2026.

By how much did Himachal Pradesh raise the dearness allowance for employees and pensioners in October 2026 (total)?
1. 3%
2. 5%
3. 6%
4. 7%
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Answer: B. 5% — The 5% rise is 4% for the current year plus 1% of pending DA, benefiting about 2.75 lakh people.
Himachal Pradesh was named among the best-performing larger states in which campaign?
1. Poshan Abhiyaan
2. Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0
3. Swachh Survekshan
4. Fit India Movement
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Answer: B. Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 — The award will be presented in New Delhi on 28 October 2026.
Which laboratory is to be upgraded under Himachal Pradesh's Nutrition Policy, 2026?
1. Composite Testing Laboratory, Kandaghat
2. Regional Laboratory, Baddi
3. State Laboratory, Nahan
4. Food Laboratory, Solan
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Answer: A. Composite Testing Laboratory, Kandaghat — The policy envisages upgrading the Composite Testing Laboratory at Kandaghat and setting up four more laboratories.
The 89 projects dedicated by CM Sukhu in Rohru and Rampur in October 2026 were worth:
1. Rs 108.16 crore
2. Rs 603 crore
3. Rs 880 crore
4. Rs 415.80 crore
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Answer: D. Rs 415.80 crore — Rohru got 61 projects worth Rs 182.87 crore and Rampur 28 projects worth Rs 232.93 crore.
The helicopter service flagged off by CM Sukhu on 21 October 2026 connects Shimla's Sanjauli heliport with:
1. Manali and Kullu
2. Dharamshala and Kangra
3. Rampur and Reckong Peo
4. Chamba and Dalhousie
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Answer: C. Rampur and Reckong Peo — It flies on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays; Hamirpur, Chamba and Palampur are planned next.
For Census 2027, the reference date for snow-bound regions such as Himachal Pradesh is:
1. 1 March 2027
2. 1 January 2027
3. 1 April 2026
4. 1 October 2026
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Answer: D. 1 October 2026 — Snow-bound and remote areas (Ladakh, J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand) use 1 October 2026; the rest of India uses 1 March 2027.
Uttarakhand's first Glacial Lake Outburst Flood early warning system is being installed at Vasundhara Tal in which district?
1. Uttarkashi
2. Chamoli
3. Pithoragarh
4. Rudraprayag
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Answer: B. Chamoli — Vasundhara Tal is a proglacial lake in the Dhauliganga basin of Chamoli district.
How many of Uttarakhand's 344 identified glacial lakes are classified as high-risk?
1. 13
2. 7
3. 21
4. 34
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Answer: A. 13 — According to 2023 NRSC data, 13 of the 344 glacial lakes in Uttarakhand are high-risk.
The Chief Minister Higher Education Skill Enhancement Scheme-2026 of Uttarakhand covers about how many students?
1. 59,000
2. 1.19 lakh
3. 2.5 lakh
4. 5 lakh
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Answer: B. 1.19 lakh — The scheme covers about 1.19 lakh students and will cost about Rs 200 crore over five years.
Uttarakhand's amended fiscal law caps total debt at what share of GSDP for 2026-27 to 2030-31?
1. 3%
2. 20%
3. 40%
4. 30%
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Answer: D. 30% — The cap is 30% of GSDP for debt and 3% of GSDP for the annual fiscal deficit, with exemptions for disasters.

Which old law will the Uttarakhand Irrigation and Drainage Bill, 2026 replace?
1. Indian Easements Act, 1882
2. Uttarakhand Land Act
3. Indian Forest Act, 1927
4. Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873
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Answer: D. Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 — The Cabinet decided on 4 October at Banbasa to repeal the 1873 Act and bring the new Bill to the Assembly.
The Indian Coast Guard team that climbed Mount Mukut reached a summit of what height?
1. 6,250 m
2. 6,812 m
3. 7,045 m
4. 7,556 m
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Answer: C. 7,045 m — The 17-member team reached 7,045 m on 7 October 2026 as training for a 2027 Everest expedition.
Which state is the first Himalayan state to export trout to Nepal?
1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Sikkim
3. Uttarakhand
4. Arunachal Pradesh
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Answer: C. Uttarakhand — Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh coldwater fisheries cluster also supplies trout to the ITBP.
For which Kumbh did the Uttarakhand CM approve Rs 61.42 crore for 18 infrastructure projects in October 2026?
1. Prayagraj Kumbh
2. Haridwar Kumbh 2027
3. Nashik Kumbh
4. Ujjain Kumbh
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Answer: B. Haridwar Kumbh 2027 — The money comes from the Centre's infrastructure grant for the Kumbh Mela 2027 at Haridwar.
The Uttarakhand Cabinet met on 4 October 2026 at which place, outside Dehradun?
1. Gairsain
2. Haldwani
3. Banbasa
4. Kashipur
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Answer: C. Banbasa — The Cabinet met at Banbasa in Champawat district and approved 24 proposals.
The 2025 rules of Uttarakhand provided what percentage of horizontal reservation for Agniveers in uniformed posts?
1. 5%
2. 15%
3. 20%
4. 10%
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Answer: D. 10% — The 12 October 2026 Cabinet approved new Horizontal Reservation Rules, 2026, replacing the earlier 10% provision.
Within how many days of a marriage must couples submit the registration memorandum under Gujarat's Uniform Civil Code Act, 2026?
1. 30 days
2. 60 days
3. 90 days
4. 120 days
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Answer: B. 60 days — The Gujarat code requires a marriage registration memorandum within 60 days of the marriage.
Which Gujarat body signed an MoU with NPCIL on 1 October 2026 to identify sites for new nuclear power projects?
1. GSECL
2. GUVNL
3. GMDC
4. GIDC
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Answer: A. GSECL — NPCIL and the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) signed the site-identification MoU.
What is the cash prize of the Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award to be given to Captain Smit Machchhar?
1. Rs 5 lakh
2. Rs 10 lakh
3. Rs 25 lakh
4. Rs 50 lakh
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Answer: C. Rs 25 lakh — The Gujarat government announced a Rs 25 lakh prize for the pilot who saved 174 passengers.
Till which date is Gujarat's Comprehensive MSME Assistance Scheme under the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy-2026 valid?
1. 31 March 2029
2. 31 December 2030
3. 31 March 2031
4. 31 May 2031
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Answer: D. 31 May 2031 — The scheme runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031.

Asiatic lions have returned after about 144 years to which sanctuary of Gujarat?
1. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary
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Answer: A. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary — Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, in Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, now has an estimated 17 lions.
To what amount did the Gujarat Cabinet raise the monthly travel allowance of gram sevaks from Rs 1,850?
1. Rs 2,200
2. Rs 2,500
3. Rs 2,700
4. Rs 3,000
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Answer: C. Rs 2,700 — The monthly travel allowance of about 2,900 gram sevaks was raised to Rs 2,700.
How much does a meal cost for eligible workers at Gujarat's Shramik Annapurna centres?
1. Rs 2
2. Rs 5
3. Rs 10
4. Rs 20
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Answer: B. Rs 5 — Eligible workers and their families get a meal for Rs 5 under the Shramik Annapurna Yojana.
In which district of Gujarat is Balethi village, where a Centre of Excellence for Joint Forest Management is planned?
1. Narmada
2. Dang
3. Tapi
4. Surat
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Answer: D. Surat — Balethi is a tribal hamlet in Mandvi taluka of Surat district, known for its community forest management.
After three new awards in October 2026, how many national urban housing awards has Gujarat received in total?
1. 14
2. 17
3. 20
4. 23
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Answer: B. 17 — Gujarat had 14 awards between 2015-16 and 2026, and the three new ones took the total to 17.
On which date is the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade planned at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat?
1. 2 October
2. 15 October
3. 31 October
4. 14 November
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Answer: C. 31 October — The parade marks Sardar Patel's birth anniversary on 31 October.
Which Gujarat city hosts the Western Asian Youth and Junior Chess Championships from 22 to 31 October 2026?
1. Ahmedabad
2. Surat
3. Vadodara
4. Rajkot
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Answer: A. Ahmedabad — The championships are held at Rajpath Club, Ahmedabad, organised by the Gujarat State Chess Association.
Gujarat's post-settlement GST revenue for September 2026 was about how much higher than a year earlier?
1. 15%
2. 25%
3. 35%
4. 45%
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Answer: C. 35% — It rose to Rs 8,167 crore from Rs 6,050 crore, a rise of about 35%.
What was the target of the Invest Maharashtra platform launched by CM Fadnavis on 3 October 2026?
1. A USD 500 billion economy by 2028
2. A USD 1 trillion economy by 2030
3. A USD 2 trillion economy by 2035
4. A USD 1 trillion economy by 2047
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Answer: B. A USD 1 trillion economy by 2030 — Maharashtra aims for a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030.
How many MoUs worth Rs 8.57 lakh crore did Maharashtra sign at the Invest Maharashtra summit on 1 October 2026?
1. 37
2. 47
3. 57
4. 67
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Answer: D. 67 — Maharashtra signed 67 MoUs expected to create about 2.91 lakh jobs.

What cash award goes with the Chief Minister's Shaurya Medal approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet?
1. Rs 25,000
2. Rs 50,000
3. Rs 1 lakh
4. Rs 2 lakh
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Answer: B. Rs 50,000 — Recipients get the medal, a certificate and Rs 50,000.
To what limit was the annual excavation limit for the Vadar community raised from 200 brass?
1. 300 brass
2. 400 brass
3. 500 brass
4. 1,000 brass
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Answer: C. 500 brass — The Cabinet raised the limit for traditional stone excavation from 200 brass to 500 brass.
Which Maharashtra district topped NITI Aayog's Aspirational Districts Delta Ranking for April to June 2026?
1. Nandurbar
2. Washim
3. Hingoli
4. Gadchiroli
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Answer: D. Gadchiroli — Gadchiroli topped the overall ranking and also ranked first in agriculture and water resources.
Maharashtra launched its first Annapurti Grain ATM in which city?
1. Nagpur
2. Thane
3. Pune
4. Nashik
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Answer: D. Nashik — The first Annapurti Grain ATM, set up with the UN World Food Programme, is at Nashik.
Which terminal of the Mumbai Port Authority was declared plastic-free on 2 October 2026?
1. Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal
2. Indira Dock Terminal
3. Ballard Pier Terminal
4. Pir Pau Terminal
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Answer: A. Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal — The Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal was declared plastic-free during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026.
Which scheme replaces Maharashtra's Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree after pending claims are settled?
1. Lek Ladki Yojana
2. Ladki Bahin Yojana
3. Beti Bachao Yojana
4. Kanya Sumangala Yojana
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Answer: A. Lek Ladki Yojana — The Lek Ladki Yojana replaces Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree, which closes after claims up to March 2027.
In which city was the 21st Maritime State Development Council meeting held in October 2026?
1. Kochi
2. Visakhapatnam
3. Kolkata
4. Mumbai
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Answer: D. Mumbai — The meeting was held in Mumbai and set March 2027 as the deadline for One Nation One Port reforms.
Who was appointed additional chairperson of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission on 22 October 2026?
1. Rajesh Aggarwal
2. Satish Waghole
3. Sadanand Date
4. Praveer Ranjan
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Answer: B. Satish Waghole — Satish Waghole was appointed additional chairperson of the MPSC.
The Delhi Institute for Transformation and Innovation (DITI) replaces which earlier body?
1. Delhi Planning Board
2. Dialogue and Development Commission
3. Delhi Finance Commission
4. Delhi Vision Council
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Answer: B. Dialogue and Development Commission — DITI, modelled on NITI Aayog, replaces the Dialogue and Development Commission.
The DRISHTI project in Delhi speeds up property rights under which scheme?
1. PM-UDAY
2. PMAY-U
3. SVAMITVA
4. AMRUT
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Answer: A. PM-UDAY — DRISHTI supports PM-UDAY for residents of Delhi's unauthorised colonies, with Rs 65 crore approved.

What is the corpus of the Go-Delhi Foundation approved to support startups?
1. Rs 25 crore
2. Rs 50 crore
3. Rs 100 crore
4. Rs 400 crore
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Answer: B. Rs 50 crore — The Go-Delhi Foundation, a Section 8 company, has a corpus of Rs 50 crore.
How much is allocated for the Mukhyamantri Udyamshree Yojana under the Delhi Industrial Policy 2026 for 2026-27 to 2030-31?
1. Rs 100 crore
2. Rs 500 crore
3. Rs 1,000 crore
4. Rs 2,500 crore
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Answer: C. Rs 1,000 crore — The policy sets aside Rs 1,000 crore for the Mukhyamantri Udyamshree Yojana.
GRAP Stage 1 was enforced in Delhi-NCR on 21 October 2026 by which body?
1. Central Pollution Control Board
2. Delhi Pollution Control Committee
3. Supreme Court
4. Commission for Air Quality Management
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Answer: D. Commission for Air Quality Management — The Commission for Air Quality Management enforces GRAP; Stage 1 applies at AQI 201 to 300.
Under which Act did Delhi notify urban status for its last 48 villages in October 2026?
1. Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
2. Delhi Development Act, 1957
3. Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954
4. Delhi Panchayat Raj Act, 1954
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Answer: A. Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 — The notification uses Section 507(a) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.
Which body organises the 70th National School Games inaugurated in Delhi in October 2026?
1. School Games Federation of India
2. Indian Olympic Association
3. Sports Authority of India
4. Khelo India Society
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Answer: A. School Games Federation of India — The School Games Federation of India organises the games, hosted by Delhi's Directorate of Education.
What is the fee for the P-10 temporary permit needed to serve liquor at events in Delhi banquet halls and farmhouses?
1. Rs 5,000
2. Rs 10,000
3. Rs 15,000
4. Rs 50,000
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Answer: C. Rs 15,000 — The P-10 permit costs Rs 15,000 per event.
What maximum number of passengers do Delhi's draft e-rickshaw rules allow?
1. Two
2. Three
3. Six
4. Four
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Answer: D. Four — The draft rules allow a maximum of four passengers and a 25 kmph speed limit.
Who chaired the 40th meeting of Delhi's Flood Control Board that cleared Rs 622 crore of works?
1. Rekha Gupta
2. Ashish Sood
3. Parvesh Verma
4. Manjinder Singh Sirsa
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Answer: C. Parvesh Verma — Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Verma chaired the meeting at the Delhi Secretariat.
Who was appointed Governor of Karnataka on 12 October 2026?
1. Dr Sudha Yadav
2. Braj Mohan Ram
3. Dhal Singh Bisen
4. Thaawarchand Gehlot
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Answer: A. Dr Sudha Yadav — Dr Sudha Yadav succeeds Thaawarchand Gehlot and is the second woman Governor of Karnataka.
The Karnataka High Court struck down the 2022 Act that raised the Scheduled Caste quota from 15% to what figure?
1. 16%
2. 18%
3. 20%
4. 17%
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Answer: D. 17% — The Act also raised the ST quota from 3% to 7%, taking total reservation to 56%, above the 50% ceiling.

Karnataka proposed to rename Dakshina Kannada district as which name?
1. Tulunadu
2. Udupi
3. Mangaluru
4. Karavali
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Answer: C. Mangaluru — A draft notification of 1 October 2026 proposed the name Mangaluru district.
Where will the Karnataka Film City approved in October 2026 be built?
1. Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural
2. Immavu Industrial Area, Nanjangud, Mysuru district
3. Hubballi-Dharwad
4. Ballari Industrial Area
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Answer: B. Immavu Industrial Area, Nanjangud, Mysuru district — The Cabinet approved the Rs 729.43 crore PPP Film City at Immavu Industrial Area.
How many of Karnataka's 240 taluks had been declared drought-hit by 1 October 2026?
1. 217
2. 177
3. 195
4. 240
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Answer: A. 217 — The last batch of 40 taluks was added on 1 October 2026, bringing the total to 217.
How much of the Western Ghats eco-sensitive area in the Union draft lies in Karnataka?
1. 13,108 sq km
2. 6,914 sq km
3. 20,668 sq km
4. 56,825.7 sq km
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Answer: C. 20,668 sq km — Karnataka has the largest share among the six States covered by the draft.
GPS tracking was introduced in safari vehicles of which Karnataka tiger reserves?
1. Kali and Dandeli
2. BRT and Bhadra
3. Bandipur and Nagarahole
4. Anshi and Sharavathi
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Answer: C. Bandipur and Nagarahole — The devices and dash-cams monitor routes, wildlife sightings and tourists.
The Mekedatu balancing reservoir proposed by Karnataka is on which river?
1. Krishna
2. Cauvery
3. Tungabhadra
4. Sharavathi
Show answer
Answer: B. Cauvery — It would be built in Ramanagara district, and Tamil Nadu opposes it.
How much is the Asian Development Bank result-based loan for Karnataka Public Schools?
1. Rs 2,000 crore
2. Rs 500 crore
3. Rs 1,200 crore
4. Rs 3,500 crore
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Answer: A. Rs 2,000 crore — It covers about 500 KPS schools and aims at 500 new KPS facilities by 2030.
Who took oath as the 29th Governor of Keralam on 23 October 2026?
1. Rajendra Arlekar
2. Arif Mohammed Khan
3. Dushyant Gautam
4. Om Prakash Mathur
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Answer: D. Om Prakash Mathur — Chief Justice Soumen Sen administered the oath; Mathur had been Governor of Sikkim.
Under which initiative will Aroor be developed as a blue economy and seafood hub?
1. Mission Vimukthi
2. Project Surya
3. Mission Sagar
4. Mission Samudra
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Answer: D. Mission Samudra — Chief Minister Satheesan announced it at the Makkekadavu-Nere Kadavu bridge inauguration on 18 October.
Who won the 50th Vayalar Award in 2026?
1. Mahadevan Thampi
2. Babu Abraham
3. R. Rajasree
4. Neena Sabnani
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Answer: C. R. Rajasree — She won for her novel Athreyakam.

Which village in Ernakulam was declared Kerala's first tobacco-free village?
1. Thrikkakara
2. Keezhmad
3. Peralassery
4. Perali
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Answer: B. Keezhmad — Keezhmad was named in the October 2026 weekly list of Kerala updates.
Which Kerala constituency became the first in India to target carbon neutrality by 2050?
1. Kattakada
2. Aroor
3. Vaikom
4. Kakkanad
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Answer: A. Kattakada — Kattakada is in Thiruvananthapuram district.
By what percentage did Keralam's 2026 southwest monsoon rainfall fall short?
1. 28%
2. 13%
3. 17%
4. 20%
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Answer: A. 28% — It received 1,446.5 mm against a normal of 2,018.6 mm.
Raghavan Nambiar, who died on 19 October 2026, is remembered for lighting the torch in which year?
1. 1947
2. 1961
3. 1973
4. 1956
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Answer: D. 1956 — He began the torch relay at Kozhikode when Kerala was formed in 1956.
What is GIGON, opened in Thiruvananthapuram?
1. A river museum
2. A drone station for fishermen
3. The state's first rest centre for gig workers
4. A school for tribal children
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Answer: C. The state's first rest centre for gig workers — GIGON was reported in the October 2026 list of Kerala firsts.
Which Act's Section 66(2) did the Supreme Court say is only an intimation, not a direction, in a Kerala case?
1. PC Act, 1988
2. PMLA, 2002
3. DPDP Act, 2023
4. RTI Act, 2005
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Answer: B. PMLA, 2002 — The Special Bench stayed the Kerala High Court-ordered probe for a week.
The Annan Seer scheme of Tamil Nadu gives brides how much gold?
1. 8 gram
2. 4 gram
3. 1 gram
4. 10 gram
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Answer: A. 8 gram — The 22-carat coin comes with a silk saree for families earning up to Rs 2.5 lakh.
The Vetri Payanam free bus travel scheme for women in Tamil Nadu started from which date?
1. 15 August 2026
2. 28 September 2026
3. 12 October 2026
4. 2 October 2026
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Answer: D. 2 October 2026 — It was launched on Gandhi Jayanti from Koyambedu, Chennai.
Which foreign university received UGC final approval to set up a campus at Velachery, Chennai?
1. University of Southampton
2. Deakin University
3. University of Western Australia
4. University of Liverpool
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Answer: C. University of Western Australia — It is the first foreign higher education institution in Tamil Nadu, costing Rs 772 crore.
Whose 1984 national record in the 400 m hurdles did Vithya Ramraj break?
1. Anju Bobby George
2. Hima Das
3. P. T. Usha
4. M. R. Poovamma
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Answer: C. P. T. Usha — She ran 54.75 seconds at the Asian Games 2026.

The Chennai ring main project costing Rs 3,108.55 crore is assisted by which institution?
1. World Bank
2. Asian Development Bank
3. JICA
4. New Development Bank
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Answer: B. Asian Development Bank — It links nine water sources through a closed loop of pipelines.
India's first dugong conservation reserve in Tamil Nadu lies in which water body?
1. Palk Bay
2. Gulf of Kutch
3. Chilika Lake
4. Pulicat Lake
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Answer: A. Palk Bay — It covers 448.34 sq km, and a 2026 count found 270 dugongs.
The Cauvery Water Management Authority ordered release of 3,000 cusecs a day, measured at which point?
1. Mettur
2. Krishnaraja Sagara
3. Hogenakkal
4. Biligundlu
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Answer: D. Biligundlu — The order for 9 to 23 October 2026 was made at the Authority's 59th meeting.
Which zoo in Tamil Nadu was closed after H5N1 avian influenza was confirmed in October 2026?
1. Guindy Children's Park
2. Mysuru Zoo
3. Vallalar Zoo, Salem
4. Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur
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Answer: D. Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur — Seven water birds died between 3 and 7 October 2026.
The Marudhu brothers were hanged in 1801 at which fort?
1. Panchalankurichi
2. Vellore
3. Tiruppathur
4. Kayathar
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Answer: C. Tiruppathur — The 225th anniversary was on 24 October 2026.
Which state recorded the highest retail inflation in India in September 2026?
1. Odisha
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Telangana
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Answer: B. Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu recorded 6.81%.
How many mandals did Andhra Pradesh declare drought-hit in early October 2026?
1. 388
2. 283
3. 105
4. 621
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Answer: A. 388 — These are in 21 districts; 283 are severe and 105 moderate, under GO No. 4.
Amarajeevi Jaladhara, launched at Proddatur, is the Andhra Pradesh version of which Union mission?
1. AMRUT 2.0
2. Swachh Bharat Mission
3. PM Awas Yojana
4. Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
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Answer: D. Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 — It has an investment of Rs 30,156 crore for household tap water.
The Global Horticulture Hub in Andhra Pradesh is being developed at which place?
1. Tirupati
2. Anantapur
3. Madanapalle
4. Kurnool
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Answer: C. Madanapalle — The Rs 1 lakh crore project aims to make Rayalaseema a fruit export region.
Which policy did the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approve in October 2026 to attract foreign campuses?
1. Andhra Pradesh Skill Policy, 2026
2. Policy for Promotion of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions and Private Universities, 2026
3. AP Research Policy, 2026
4. AP Student Mobility Policy, 2026
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Answer: B. Policy for Promotion of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions and Private Universities, 2026 — The policy seeks to reduce student migration abroad.

Which state ranks first in cargo at non-major ports, ahead of Andhra Pradesh?
1. Maharashtra
2. Gujarat
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Odisha
Show answer
Answer: B. Gujarat — Andhra Pradesh has 16% of such cargo and ranks second.
Andhra Pradesh received an award for renewable energy investment at which event?
1. Windergy India 2026, Chennai
2. Global Energy Summit, Mumbai
3. RE-Invest 2026, Gandhinagar
4. India Energy Week, Bengaluru
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Answer: A. Windergy India 2026, Chennai — The event was held at the Chennai Trade Centre from 7 to 9 October.
Jeypore ground gecko is endemic to the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and which other state?
1. Telangana
2. Karnataka
3. Odisha
4. Tamil Nadu
Show answer
Answer: C. Odisha — It was rediscovered in 2010 in Koraput district.
The expected October 2026 cyclone near the Odisha-Andhra coast will be named what?
1. Murasu
2. Montha
3. Arnab
4. Senyar
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Answer: C. Arnab — Murasu is the next name on the list.
Who chairs the Telangana Cabinet Sub-Committee on drought and El Nino?
1. Uttam Kumar Reddy
2. Bhatti Vikramarka
3. Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy
4. Seethakka
Show answer
Answer: B. Bhatti Vikramarka — The Deputy Chief Minister heads the panel formed on 19 October 2026.
Telangana Rising-2047 aims at an economy of what size by 2047?
1. $3 trillion
2. $1 trillion
3. $5 trillion
4. $30 trillion
Show answer
Answer: A. $3 trillion — It is linked to India's Viksit Bharat 2047 goal.
In Telangana's CURE-PURE-RARE plan, what does PURE stand for?
1. Public Urban Region
2. Planned Urban Region
3. Primary Urban Region
4. Peri-Urban Region
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Answer: D. Peri-Urban Region — PURE covers about 10,500 sq km between the ORR and the proposed Regional Ring Road.
The 17th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant was hosted by which institution?
1. IISc Bengaluru
2. IIT Madras
3. IIT Hyderabad
4. University of Hyderabad
Show answer
Answer: C. IIT Hyderabad — It was the first time the conference was held in India.
T-Hub's Flashpoint venture studio lets founders keep how much ownership?
1. 51%
2. 100%
3. 75%
4. 90%
Show answer
Answer: B. 100% — T-Hub takes no equity in the Flashpoint model.
What was Telangana's record peak power demand on 15 October 2026?
1. 18,548 MW
2. 21,724 MW
3. 17,000 MW
4. 20,003 MW
Show answer
Answer: D. 20,003 MW — It was 1,455 MW above the last financial year's peak.

Telangana's 2026 monsoon rainfall deficit was about what percentage?
1. 28%
2. 53%
3. 17%
4. 13%
Show answer
Answer: C. 17% — It received 615.5 mm against a normal of 740.6 mm.
Under which scheme did the West Bengal Cabinet in October 2026 approve Rs 50,000 over three years for unmarried women in higher education?
1. Lakshmir Bhandar
2. Bhagini Nivedita Scheme
3. Kanyashree
4. Swasthya Sathi
Show answer
Answer: B. Bhagini Nivedita Scheme — The Bhagini Nivedita Scheme, approved on 5 October 2026, pays Rs 17,000, Rs 17,000 and Rs 16,000 over three years.
Which of these airports is part of the October 2026 UDAN MoU between the Centre and West Bengal?
1. Balurghat
2. Siliguri
3. Durgapur
4. Cooch Behar
Show answer
Answer: A. Balurghat — The four airports are Chhara (Purulia), Kalaikunda, Balurghat and Hasimara; Rs 29,000 crore is planned over ten years.
Where will the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas convention be held in January 2027?
1. Bhubaneswar
2. Varanasi
3. Indore
4. Kolkata
Show answer
Answer: D. Kolkata — The 19th PBD convention is planned in Kolkata, West Bengal, on 7 to 9 January 2027; the 18th was in Bhubaneswar.
A Rs 6,000 crore phenol and acetone plant was opened in October 2026 at which West Bengal town?
1. Kharagpur
2. Asansol
3. Haldia
4. Durgapur
Show answer
Answer: C. Haldia — Adperma, a subsidiary of Haldia Petrochemicals, opened the integrated phenol and acetone plant at Haldia.
Who heads the six-member SIT formed by West Bengal to probe the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede?
1. Justice Ashok Ganguly
2. Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati
3. Justice Indira Banerjee
4. Justice Sanjib Banerjee
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Answer: B. Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati — The SIT, formed on 21 October 2026, is led by retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati.
The Navy's offshore patrol vessel Shreyas (Yard 3040) was launched at which shipyard?
1. Cochin Shipyard
2. Mazagon Dock
3. Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam
4. GRSE, Kolkata
Show answer
Answer: D. GRSE, Kolkata — Shreyas is the third of four next-generation offshore patrol vessels being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.
In October 2026, which West Bengal body was proposed to be merged into the School Service Commission?
1. Police Recruitment Board
2. Public Service Commission
3. Madrasah Service Commission
4. Staff Selection Board
Show answer
Answer: C. Madrasah Service Commission — The Cabinet approved abolishing the Madrasah Service Commission (2008 Act) and merging it with the WBSSC.
To which district did West Bengal's weekly nutrition support scheme for tribal families launch in October 2026 first apply?
1. Darjeeling
2. Jhargram
3. Malda
4. Nadia
Show answer
Answer: B. Jhargram — The Chief Minister launched it at Kalajharia village in Jhargram, covering about 70,000 families.
Kolkata is set to host the fifth edition of which event in January 2027, a first for eastern India?
1. India Energy Week
2. Vibrant Gujarat
3. Global Investors Meet
4. India Mobile Congress
Show answer
Answer: A. India Energy Week — India Energy Week 2027 will be held in Kolkata; earlier editions were in Bengaluru (2023) and Goa (2026).

Which tiger reserve of Assam received CA|TS Approved status in September 2026, completing the status for all four of its reserves?
1. Kaziranga
2. Manas
3. Orang
4. Nameri
Show answer
Answer: D. Nameri — With Nameri approved, Kaziranga, Manas, Orang and Nameri all hold Conservation Assured Tiger Standards approval.
A cargo vessel from Dibrugarh to Bangladesh will use which inland water transport terminal?
1. Pandu
2. Jogighopa
3. Bogibeel
4. Silghat
Show answer
Answer: C. Bogibeel — The Bogibeel terminal will send methanol from APCL, Namrup, over about 783 km to the Bangladesh border.
According to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, which rank does Assam hold in India for access to essential medicines?
1. First
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fifth
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Answer: B. Second — Assam ranks second, after Bihar, in the Health Ministry's DVDMS-based ranking announced on 6 October 2026.
Which unit of the Indian Army won gold at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 in Wales?
1. Assam Regiment
2. Gorkha Rifles
3. Rajputana Rifles
4. Maratha Light Infantry
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Answer: A. Assam Regiment — The Assam Regiment won gold in the British Army's Cambrian Patrol, which began in 1959.
Who has been chosen for the Assam Baibhav award, the highest of the state's 2025 civilian honours?
1. Purnima Devi Barman
2. Simu Das
3. Holicharan Narzary
4. Harsha Bhattacharjee
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Answer: D. Harsha Bhattacharjee — Harsha Bhattacharjee is the Assam Baibhav awardee; Purnima Devi Barman gets Assam Saurav.
To what amount did the Assam Cabinet raise the Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev Award prize in October 2026?
1. Rs 5 lakh
2. Rs 10 lakh
3. Rs 15 lakh
4. Rs 25 lakh
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Answer: C. Rs 15 lakh — The cash prize was raised to Rs 15 lakh at the Cabinet meeting on 23 October 2026.
Assam produces about 84% of India's which silk, as noted at the Rowriah, Jorhat silkworm seed centre event?
1. Mulberry silk
2. Muga silk
3. Tasar silk
4. Eri silk
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Answer: B. Muga silk — Assam makes about 84% of India's Muga silk and 74% of its Eri silk.
The plant Ardisia colorata was rediscovered in India after about 204 years at Abhaypuri in which Assam district?
1. Bongaigaon
2. Tinsukia
3. Goalpara
4. Sonitpur
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Answer: A. Bongaigaon — Gauhati University botanists found it at Abhaypuri, Bongaigaon, with only 12 plants recorded.
Northeast India's first Visa Application Centre, opened in October 2026, is in which city?
1. Imphal
2. Shillong
3. Agartala
4. Guwahati
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Answer: D. Guwahati — The VFS Global-run centre in Guwahati handles visas for 14 countries.
Which two autonomous councils of Assam are to hold elections in November 2026 after the Cabinet approved their election rules?
1. Bodoland and Dima Hasao
2. Karbi Anglong and Tiwa
3. Mising and Sonowal Kachari
4. Rabha Hasong and Deori
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Answer: C. Mising and Sonowal Kachari — The Cabinet cleared rules for the Mising Autonomous Council and the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council.

A shipyard was agreed in October 2026 at which place near Guwahati, run by Assam Shipyard Pvt Ltd?
1. Pandu
2. Dharapur
3. Amingaon
4. Sonapur
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Answer: B. Dharapur — The Assam Inland Waterways Company and Bharat A to Z planned the Dharapur shipyard with Rs 75 crore initially.
The J&K Municipal (Amendment) Bill, 2026 keeps what as the minimum number of elected members of a municipal body?
1. Seven
2. Five
3. Nine
4. Eleven
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Answer: A. Seven — The Bill removes the five-member reference and keeps seven as the minimum in the J&K Municipal Act, 2000.
A 2026 estimate put the markhor population in which J&K landscape at 227?
1. Gurez
2. Dachigam
3. Tral
4. Kazinag
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Answer: D. Kazinag — The Kazinag landscape population rose about 71% from 133 in 2005, per a WTI and J&K Wildlife Department assessment.
The first two mineral blocks auctioned in J&K in 2026 were limestone blocks in which district?
1. Baramulla
2. Kathua
3. Anantnag
4. Doda
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Answer: C. Anantnag — The Koot-Kapran and Wantrag limestone blocks are in Anantnag district.
Kashmir's first Olympic-sized swimming pool was opened by Omar Abdullah at which Srinagar facility?
1. Bakshi Stadium
2. Sher-i-Kashmir Multi Sports Activity Centre
3. Tulsi Bagh complex
4. Polo Ground
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Answer: B. Sher-i-Kashmir Multi Sports Activity Centre — The Rs 30.35 crore project at Gindun Rajbagh also includes a gymnastics hall and a heated training pool.
Rafiq Ahmed Sofi of Srinagar won the National Award 2025 in which craft category?
1. Hand-knotted carpet
2. Papier-mache
3. Walnut wood carving
4. Pashmina shawl
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Answer: A. Hand-knotted carpet — He is the only J&K awardee; Kashmiri carpets received GI registration in 2016.
J&K approved 671 kanals of land in Samba for an industrial park under which scheme?
1. PLI
2. Amrit
3. UDAN
4. BHAVYA
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Answer: D. BHAVYA — BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) has a Rs 33,660 crore outlay to build 100 plug-and-play industrial parks.
Sheetal Devi, who won silver in women's doubles archery at the 2026 Asian Para Games, is from which J&K district?
1. Udhampur
2. Kupwara
3. Kishtwar
4. Poonch
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Answer: C. Kishtwar — She is from Loidhar village, Kishtwar, and shoots with her feet as she was born with phocomelia.
Under the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan, for how many days was the campaign planned?
1. 50
2. 100
3. 75
4. 365
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Answer: B. 100 — It was the Nasha Mukt J&K 100 Days Abhiyan, reviewed in Srinagar on 22 October 2026.
Mohammad Zaid Malik was posted as Superintendent of Police at which agency's Jammu branch?
1. NIA
2. CBI
3. ED
4. SIA
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Answer: A. NIA — He was posted on deputation to the National Investigation Agency branch in Jammu for an initial four years.

How many places were added to the Survey of India map of Ladakh in October 2026?
1. 18
2. 38
3. 28
4. 48
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Answer: C. 28 — Twenty-eight features were added, including 10 peaks, two passes and areas like Gogra and Kuksel.
Which Ladakh hill council was dissolved on 21-22 October 2026 after district reorganisation?
1. LAHDC Leh
2. LAHDC Kargil
3. LAHDC Nubra
4. LAHDC Drass
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Answer: B. LAHDC Kargil — The Kargil council ceased after its leaders resigned and Drass, Zanskar and Sankoo were carved out of Kargil.
The Ladakh Pashmina Conclave in October 2026 released a postal stamp on which product?
1. GI-tagged Ladakh Pashmina
2. Sea buckthorn
3. Apricot
4. Yak cheese
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Answer: A. GI-tagged Ladakh Pashmina — The Lieutenant Governor released the stamp and said Ladakh wants to double its pashmina goats to 4 lakh.
Ladakh's first medical college is to begin operating from which academic year?
1. 2026-27
2. 2029-30
3. 2028-29
4. 2027-28
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Answer: D. 2027-28 — The Union Health Ministry approved phased recruitment against 103 sanctioned regular posts from 2027-28.
Ladakh's panchayat polls, the first since 2018, are fixed for which date?
1. 21 October 2026
2. 5 December 2026
3. 21 November 2026
4. 10 January 2027
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Answer: C. 21 November 2026 — Polling is on 21 November, with the process ending by 30 November 2026.
Who said that the UT of Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India after China's objection over naming 28 places?
1. Mao Ning
2. Randhir Jaiswal
3. S. Jaishankar
4. Vikram Misri
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Answer: B. Randhir Jaiswal — MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal replied; Mao Ning was the Chinese spokesperson.
How many tehsils does Ladakh have after five new tehsils were announced alongside Sankoo district?
1. 37
2. 32
3. 27
4. 42
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Answer: A. 37 — The new tehsils are Aryan Valley, Sodh, Phey, Thasgam and Himya, bringing the total to 37.
India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park, opened in October 2026, is at which place?
1. Hanle
2. Hemis, Leh
3. Kargil town
4. Sindhu Ghat, Leh
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Answer: D. Sindhu Ghat, Leh — It protects prehistoric rock art at Sindhu Ghat, Leh, and was among the projects dedicated on 15 October.
Who chaired the first meeting of the Ladakh Advisory Council in Leh?
1. Kavinder Gupta
2. Manoj Sinha
3. Vinai Kumar Saxena
4. Brigadier B. D. Mishra
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Answer: C. Vinai Kumar Saxena — Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena chaired it; the council has an initial one-year tenure.

One-liner questions: fill in the blank

_____, a 2010-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, was appointed Deputy Election Commissioner by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
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Answer: Prakash Rajpurohit
India added _____ and Sauj Jheel (Uttar Pradesh) as Ramsar sites, taking the country's total to 103 wetlands of international importance.
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Answer: Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh)
_____ of Hisar, Haryana, climbed the 7,355 m Abi Gamin peak in Uttarakhand during a 23-day expedition; she was the only woman in the 12-member team.
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Answer: Reena Bhatti
The _____ won an Award of Excellence for innovation and smart mobility at the 19th Urban Mobility India Conference held in Bhubaneswar.
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Answer: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Chhattisgarh won investment proposals worth _____ at the first Singapore-India Network for Growth (SING) Forum 2026, led by a ₹41,750 crore 100 MW hyperscale data centre proposed by Energy Capital Global.
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Answer: ₹43,250 crore
The Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved _____ in the Home Department for ex-Agniveers and renamed the Adim Jati Vikas Department as the Tribal Affairs Department, requiring changes to the Rules of Business Allocation.
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Answer: 36 Constable posts
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet recommended renaming the Jewar airport as _____. It would be India's first airport named after a sitting Prime Minister; the airport was built as a PPP with Zurich Airport International AG.
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Answer: Narendra Modi International Airport
Bihar's _____ targets 1 lakh tonnes of green hydrogen a year by 2031, with about Rs 16,000 crore investment and 12,000 jobs. The draft was cleared by the Cabinet; BREDA is the nodal agency.
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Answer: Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026
_____ in West Champaran is being developed as Bihar's vulture conservation hub, with work started in the Gonauli range. It would be India's 9th vulture conservation and breeding centre.
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Answer: Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Jharkhand plans to update master plans of _____ using drone surveys for 20-25 years of growth. The estimated cost is Rs 19.86 crore, of which Rs 13.04 crore comes from AMRUT 2.0.
Show answer
Answer: 15 cities
The Environment Ministry gave final _____ to the greenfield Shree Jagannath International Airport at Sipasarubali, Puri, which will cover 471.348 hectares.
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Answer: environmental and CRZ clearance
Odisha extended the _____ to 2029 and added 2,91,666 houses. Early-completion incentives rose to Rs 35,000 for finishing in 5 months. It replaces the Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana.
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Answer: Antyodaya Gruha Yojana
_____ formally launched a statewide Tele-ECG service on 29 May 2026 across 600 government health centres; each test costs Rs 89, and the target is about 3.28 lakh ECGs a year.
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Answer: Haryana
CM Nayab Singh Saini attended the _____ in Singapore, where Haryana set up a Merlion Desk to fast-track Singapore investment; about Rs 5,500 crore of proposals followed, including Rs 3,000 crore for health and wellness.
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Answer: SING Forum
_____ ranked fifth among states in GST collection, with Rs 10,097 crore in September 2026; CM Saini raised three proposals at the 57th GST Council, including a one-time window for delayed appeals.
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Answer: Haryana
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami released the Uttarakhand Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy-2026 along with technical reports on the state's _____ for 2023-24 and 2024-25.
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Answer: Gross Environment Product (GEP)
Uttarakhand began installing its first _____ early warning system at Vasundhara Tal, Chamoli; the state has 344 identified glacial lakes, of which 13 are high-risk.
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Answer: Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)
_____ became the first Himalayan state to export trout to Nepal and to supply trout to the ITBP, a gain of the Pithoragarh coldwater fisheries cluster, one of 34 clusters notified by the Centre.
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Answer: Uttarakhand
Writer _____ won the 50th Vayalar Award (2026), a leading Malayalam literary prize, for her novel *Athreyakam*.
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Answer: R. Rajasree
_____ won bronze in the women's 400 m hurdles at the Asian Games 2026 in 54.75 seconds, beating P. T. Usha's national record of 1984. She was the first Tamil Nadu woman with three medals at one Games.
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Answer: Vithya Ramraj
The _____ at Madanapalle is a Rs 1 lakh crore project, with Rs 40,352 crore from the government, covering 10 districts and about 9.6 lakh farmers.
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Answer: Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub
At _____, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma opened and laid foundations of 83 works costing over Rs 1,277 crore for Churu, Jhunjhunu and Sikar under the "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan".
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Answer: Fatehpur (Sikar)
The foundation of a Rs 800 crore artificial reservoir at Hansiyawas (Sikar) was laid. It is linked to a plan worth over _____ to bring Yamuna water from Hathnikund barrage (Haryana) to Shekhawati.
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Answer: Rs 34,000 crore
The Banas river high-level bridge at Gahlod (Tonk) is the longest high-level bridge in the State, _____ long and built at Rs 134.74 crore with 50 spans. It replaces an old causeway that used to be flooded.
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Answer: 3.34 km
On _____, the Chief Minister transferred Rs 684.21 crore to 50,94,831 old-age pension beneficiaries. Social security pension is to be raised to Rs 1,450 per month.
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Answer: International Day of Older Persons
_____ was ranked first among states in voluntary blood donation for the third year in a row, collecting 5.89 lakh units in 2025-26; the award was received on National Voluntary Blood Donation Day.
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Answer: Haryana
Maharashtra signed _____ worth Rs 8.57 lakh crore at the Invest Maharashtra summit in Mumbai on 1 October 2026, expected to create about 2.91 lakh jobs. Data centres, IT and semiconductors took the largest share.
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Answer: 67 MoUs
The Karnataka Revenue Department issued a draft notification on 1 October 2026 proposing to rename _____ district as Mangaluru district. Objections are invited for 30 days under the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964.
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Answer: Dakshina Kannada
Karnataka has declared _____ drought-hit after adding 40 taluks on 1 October 2026. Crop losses in the first 177 taluks are estimated at about Rs 46,000 crore.
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Answer: 217 of its 240 taluks
At the youth dialogue _____ at Bhawani Niketan, Jaipur, the Chief Minister handed 4,091 appointment letters to newly selected government employees.
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Answer: "Sapno Ki Udaan"
Chhattisgarh began preparing _____ through Gram Sabhas from 2 October 2026. Missing village assets are to be entered on the Yuktdhara portal, Gram Sabha approval comes in December 2026, and block and district consolidation by January 2027.
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Answer: Developed Gram Panchayat Plans
Tamil Nadu launched _____ on 2 October 2026 from Koyambedu, extending free bus travel for women and transgender persons to express and deluxe buses. About 84.32 lakh women travel daily on 12,695 buses.
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Answer: Vetri Payanam
Andhra Pradesh declared drought in _____ of 21 districts through GO No. 4: 283 are severely and 105 moderately affected. June-August rainfall was 53.4% below normal.
Show answer
Answer: 388 mandals
The Centre and the _____ administration added 28 places to the Survey of India map of Ladakh, including 10 peaks such as Kanishka Peak and Zorawar Peak, passes, glaciers and areas like Gogra and Kuksel.
Show answer
Answer: Ladakh
The _____, led by Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh, announced Panchayati Raj elections in four phases: Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls on 23 and 29 October and 4 and 14 November, with counting on 20 November.
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Answer: State Election Commission
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu dedicated _____ in Rohru (61 projects, Rs 182.87 crore) and Rampur (28 projects, Rs 232.93 crore) of Shimla district during a visit from 1 to 3 October.
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Answer: 89 projects worth Rs 415.80 crore
Chief Minister _____ launched Invest Maharashtra in Mumbai on 3 October 2026. It is the state's main investment promotion body, offering one-stop help on land, power and approvals, as Maharashtra aims for a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030.
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Answer: Devendra Fadnavis
For the first time since Independence, a cargo vessel is to sail from _____ to Dhaka via the new Bogibeel Inland Water Transport Terminal, carrying methanol from APCL, Namrup, over about 783 km to the Bangladesh border.
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Answer: Dibrugarh
Chief Minister _____ felicitated Jharkhand's Asian Games gold-winning women's hockey players Salima Tete, Nikki Pradhan, Beauty Dungdung and Deepika Soreng at his Ranchi residential office.
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Answer: Hemant Soren
The Uttarakhand Cabinet met at _____ (Champawat) on 4 October and approved the Chief Minister Higher Education Skill Enhancement Scheme-2026 for about 1.19 lakh students, costing about Rs 200 crore over five years.
Show answer
Answer: Banbasa

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