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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. On which date is Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026 planned, with about 3.3 million lamps?

    1. 7 November
    2. 31 October
    3. 5 November
    4. 10 November
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    Answer: A. 7 November — Deepotsav is planned for 7 November 2026 at the designated ghats, including Ram Ki Paidi.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. The Tripura government is partnering with which institute to develop the Tripura Film and Television Institute in Agartala?

    1. FTII, Pune
    2. SRFTI, Kolkata
    3. NSD, Delhi
    4. NID, Ahmedabad
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    Answer: B. SRFTI, Kolkata — Tripura is partnering with the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) of Kolkata for the film institute in Agartala.

  10. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How many havelis are being conserved in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, as stated in October 2026?

    1. 262
    2. 462
    3. 562
    4. 662
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    Answer: D. 662 — Rajasthan said 662 havelis in Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu are under conservation.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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%.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. In which district is the Kol Dam reservoir where water sports were inaugurated in October 2026?

    1. Una
    2. Kangra
    3. Mandi
    4. Bilaspur
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    Answer: C. Mandi — The water sports started at the Kol Dam reservoir at Aehan in Mandi district.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. What does Delhi's Vidya Vahini Yojana give to girl students?

    1. Free laptops
    2. Bicycles
    3. Scooters
    4. Free bus passes
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Bicycles — The scheme gives bicycles to girl students so that they can reach school easily.

  1. 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.

  2. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Sajjan Singh Yadav — Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer, was named the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir.

  3. Tamil Nadu plans a cake treat for school students on which day?

    1. 5 September
    2. 14 November
    3. 2 October
    4. 26 January
    Show answer

    Answer: B. 14 November — The treat is planned for 14 November, which is Children's Day.

  4. 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.

  5. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Six — Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the 5,734 posts are spread over six departments.

  6. Karnataka is considering lower off-season fares for which luxury tourist train?

    1. Maharajas' Express
    2. Palace on Wheels
    3. Deccan Odyssey
    4. Golden Chariot
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Golden Chariot — Karnataka's Golden Chariot is the luxury tourist train for which off-season discounts are planned.

  7. 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.

  8. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 31 — Haryana won 31 medals, including nine golds, at the Games held in Japan from 18 to 24 October 2026.

  9. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: B. 3,314 — The first phase covered 3,314 gram panchayats in 16 districts.

  10. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Mangta, Barmer — Mangta in Barmer topped the list; Rani Station in Pali had the lowest turnout at 56.82 per cent.

  1. 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
    Show answer

    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.

  2. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Muzaffarpur — He is from Kurhani block in Muzaffarpur district and runs the startup MNO Swadeshi India.

  3. Pansalla, being developed as a 'Jardalu Mango Village' by Bihar Agricultural University, is in which district?

    1. Patna
    2. Vaishali
    3. Munger
    4. Bhagalpur
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Bhagalpur — Pansalla lies in Sultanganj block of Bhagalpur district; Bihar Agricultural University is at Sabour.

  4. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: D. ₹25,000 — Survivors get ₹25,000 at once and a further ₹75,000 within 15 days after verification, up to ₹1 lakh.

  5. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: B. ₹2,500 — Those aged 60-69 get ₹2,000 a month and those aged 70 and above get ₹2,500.

  6. Who presented copies of Mahatma Gandhi's 1930s letters to Lord Lothian to the Sabarmati Ashram archives in October 2026?

    1. John Swinney
    2. Humza Yousaf
    3. Nicola Sturgeon
    4. Alex Salmond
    Show answer

    Answer: A. John Swinney — John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland, presented four letters during his visit to the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.

  7. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: C. ITBP — The board approved land for ITBP battalions at Lalung, Dhar Chokula-Kaza and Nithal Thach.

  8. In which year did the Mushk Budji rice of Sagam, Anantnag, receive a GI tag?

    1. 2023
    2. 2020
    3. 2021
    4. 2024
    Show answer

    Answer: A. 2023 — Mushk Budji, a fragrant high-altitude rice of Kashmir, was given its GI tag in 2023.

  9. The Mysuru Dasara drone show of October 2026 set a Guinness World Record using how many drones?

    1. 2,500
    2. 3,473
    3. 4,000
    4. 3,000
    Show answer

    Answer: B. 3,473 — Reports said 3,473 drones formed a giant peacock in the Mysuru Dasara drone show, which set a Guinness World Record.

  10. 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
    Show answer

    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.

  1. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Ram Mohan Naidu — Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu welcomed and thanked Tamil Nadu for the ATF VAT cut.

  2. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: D. D. Sridhar Babu — The AI avatar of IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu was launched at DevFest 2026 in Hyderabad.

  3. 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
    Show answer

    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.

  4. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Hoolock gibbon — The Hoolock gibbon is the gibbon species found in Assam, and the CM spoke about canopy bridges for its protection.

  5. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: D. 36 — Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced a committee representing all 36 communities of Manipur.

  6. 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
    Show answer

    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.

  7. Which minister chairs the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)?

    1. RBI Governor
    2. Prime Minister
    3. Union Finance Minister
    4. SEBI Chairman
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Union Finance Minister — The Union Finance Minister chairs the FSDC, whose members include the heads of the financial regulators.

  8. Helium was designated by the US as which number on its critical materials list?

    1. 10th
    2. 15th
    3. 20th
    4. 25th
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 20th — Helium became the 20th material on the US Department of Energy's critical materials list.

  9. In which Odisha district is the Tata Power Global Capability Centre being set up?

    1. Cuttack
    2. Puri
    3. Khordha
    4. Sambalpur
    Show answer

    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.

  10. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Dhar — Madhya Pradesh's PM MITRA textile park is in Dhar district, alongside petrochemical projects at Bina, Ashta, Nagda and Dewas.

  1. Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 is planned for which period?

    1. 28 November to 12 December 2026
    2. 1 to 15 November 2026
    3. 5 to 19 January 2027
    4. 10 to 24 December 2026
    Show answer

    Answer: A. 28 November to 12 December 2026 — The Ministry of Education opened the registration portal for the fifth edition, to be held 28 November to 12 December 2026.

  2. The 15th India Industrial Fair (Udyam 2026) was inaugurated in which Gujarat city?

    1. Surat
    2. Vadodara
    3. Rajkot
    4. Gandhinagar
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Gandhinagar — CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the four-day fair in Gandhinagar on 23 October 2026.

  3. The Gujarat government signed an agreement on renewable energy, trade and education with which government?

    1. Wales
    2. Ireland
    3. Scotland
    4. Norway
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Scotland — Gujarat and the Scottish Government signed an agreement on 23 October 2026.

  4. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Usha Mangeshkar — Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state will present the first Bhupen Hazarika National Award to Usha Mangeshkar.

  5. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: D. 21 November 2026 — Ladakh's Chief Election Officer announced the municipal polls for Leh and Kargil for 21 November 2026.

  6. Odisha moved the Supreme Court against Andhra Pradesh over panchayat polls in which disputed area?

    1. Kotia
    2. Malkangiri
    3. Rayagada
    4. Srikakulam
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Kotia — Odisha challenged Andhra Pradesh's poll notice for the disputed Kotia villages.

  7. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: D. 23 years — The legal drinking age in Keralam is 23 years, so bars serving anyone below it face action.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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
    Show answer

    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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Hansiyawas (Sikar) — It is linked to bringing Yamuna water from Hathnikund barrage to Shekhawati.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Which Rajasthan programme supports the goal of a drug-free India by 2029?

    1. Nayi Roshni
    2. Ujala
    3. Nayi Kiran
    4. Sankalp
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Nayi Kiran — The State started "Nayi Kiran" in line with the Prime Minister's goal.

  1. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: B. 8 to 14 years — The plan targets over 70 lakh school children aged 8 to 14.

  2. 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.

  3. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Sam, Desert National Park — Minister Bhupender Yadav released two captive-bred males at Sam, Jaisalmer.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Rs 1.5 lakh crore — The policy aims for exports of Rs 1.5 lakh crore by 2029.

  7. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — The award for young artists was given by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

  8. 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
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Food safety and adulteration — It spread awareness about safe, nutritious and adulteration-free food.

  9. The Army's Exercise Akhand Prahar-II was held in which desert sector of Rajasthan?

    1. Barmer
    2. Jaisalmer
    3. Bikaner
    4. Churu
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Jaisalmer — It was held in the desert sector of Jaisalmer by the Black Mace Brigade and Battle Axe Division.

  10. 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.

One-liner questions: fill in the blank

  1. _____, a 2010-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, was appointed Deputy Election Commissioner by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

    Show answer

    Answer: Prakash Rajpurohit

  2. India added _____ and Sauj Jheel (Uttar Pradesh) as Ramsar sites, taking the country's total to 103 wetlands of international importance.

    Show answer

    Answer: Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh)

  3. _____ is preparing a state-level Ratnavali cultural festival in Haryana, scheduled on its campus from 30 October to 2 November to showcase the state's cultural heritage.

    Show answer

    Answer: Kurukshetra University

  4. _____ 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Reena Bhatti

  5. The _____ won an Award of Excellence for innovation and smart mobility at the 19th Urban Mobility India Conference held in Bhubaneswar.

    Show answer

    Answer: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

  6. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: ₹43,250 crore

  7. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: 36 Constable posts

  8. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Narendra Modi International Airport

  9. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026

  10. _____ 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Valmiki Tiger Reserve

  11. 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

  12. The Environment Ministry gave final _____ to the greenfield Shree Jagannath International Airport at Sipasarubali, Puri, which will cover 471.348 hectares.

    Show answer

    Answer: environmental and CRZ clearance

  13. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Antyodaya Gruha Yojana

  14. _____ 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Haryana

  15. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: SING Forum

  16. _____ 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Haryana

  17. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Gross Environment Product (GEP)

  18. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)

  19. _____ 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Uttarakhand

  20. Writer _____ won the 50th Vayalar Award (2026), a leading Malayalam literary prize, for her novel *Athreyakam*.

    Show answer

    Answer: R. Rajasree

  21. _____ 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Vithya Ramraj

  22. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub

  23. 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".

    Show answer

    Answer: Fatehpur (Sikar)

  24. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Rs 34,000 crore

  25. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: 3.34 km

  26. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: International Day of Older Persons

  27. _____ 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Haryana

  28. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: 67 MoUs

  29. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Dakshina Kannada

  30. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: 217 of its 240 taluks

  31. At the youth dialogue _____ at Bhawani Niketan, Jaipur, the Chief Minister handed 4,091 appointment letters to newly selected government employees.

    Show answer

    Answer: "Sapno Ki Udaan"

  32. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Developed Gram Panchayat Plans

  33. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Vetri Payanam

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: State Election Commission

  37. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: 89 projects worth Rs 415.80 crore

  38. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Devendra Fadnavis

  39. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Dibrugarh

  40. 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.

    Show answer

    Answer: Hemant Soren

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