Practice questions
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The Kerala School Sports Meet 2026 opened in which district on 25 October 2026?
- Kozhikode
- Thrissur
- Kollam
- Kannur
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Answer: A. Kozhikode — The meet opened in Kozhikode with 9,309 athletes competing across 10 venues.
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Which body in Bihar is preparing the 'Where Is My Bus' app with GPS live tracking?
- Bihar Police
- BUDCO
- Bihar State Road Transport Corporation
- 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.
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The NVS-03 satellite, to be launched on a GSLV Mk II, belongs to which navigation system?
- GAGAN
- NavIC
- GPS
- BeiDou
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Answer: B. NavIC — NVS-03 is the third satellite in the second-generation NavIC series.
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From which date does Haryana's new property tax policy apply in municipal corporation areas?
- 15 October 2026
- 1 October 2026
- 1 November 2026
- 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.
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Who flagged off the third Kashmir International Marathon in Srinagar on 25 October 2026?
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
- Union Sports Minister
- 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.
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Which trust implements the Bhendi Bazaar cluster redevelopment scheme upheld by the Bombay High Court in October 2026?
- Tata Trust
- Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust
- Mumbai Port Trust
- 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.
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Karnataka is considering lower off-season fares for which luxury tourist train?
- Maharajas' Express
- Palace on Wheels
- Deccan Odyssey
- Golden Chariot
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Answer: D. Golden Chariot — Karnataka's Golden Chariot is the luxury tourist train for which off-season discounts are planned.
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On World Gibbon Day 2026, Assam's Chief Minister highlighted the natural heritage value of which gibbon species?
- Lar gibbon
- Siamang
- Hoolock gibbon
- 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.
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What is the base annual property tax rate for residential properties under Haryana's new policy?
- 0.029%
- 0.09%
- 0.29%
- 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%.
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The RBI's new greenfield data centre inaugurated near Bhubaneswar is certified to which tier?
- Tier I
- Tier II
- Tier III
- Tier IV
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Answer: D. Tier IV — The facility is Tier IV certified and sits with a cybersecurity training institute.
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How many industrial units signed investment MoUs with Bihar's Industries Department at the Bodh Gaya event on 24 October 2026?
- 8
- 10
- 12
- 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.
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How many havelis are being conserved in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, as stated in October 2026?
- 262
- 462
- 562
- 662
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Answer: D. 662 — Rajasthan said 662 havelis in Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu are under conservation.
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The Himachal Pradesh State Board for Wildlife approved forest land for border outposts of which force in Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur?
- BSF
- CRPF
- ITBP
- SSB
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Answer: C. ITBP — The board approved land for ITBP battalions at Lalung, Dhar Chokula-Kaza and Nithal Thach.
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As per Article 171, a State Legislative Council cannot have more than what fraction of the Assembly's strength?
- One-fourth
- One-third
- One-half
- 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.
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Narinder Singh Kapany, known as the Father of Fiber Optics, was born in which place?
- Amritsar
- Moga
- Ludhiana
- Patiala
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Answer: B. Moga — He was born in Moga, Punjab, and his 100th birth anniversary falls on 31 October 2026.
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Which Union minister thanked the Tamil Nadu government for cutting the state VAT on aviation turbine fuel in October 2026?
- Ram Mohan Naidu
- Rajnath Singh
- Nitin Gadkari
- 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.
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In Delhi's old-age pension scheme, how much monthly pension do beneficiaries aged 70 and above receive?
- ₹1,500
- ₹2,500
- ₹3,000
- ₹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.
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Tamil Nadu plans a cake treat for school students on which day?
- 5 September
- 14 November
- 2 October
- 26 January
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Answer: B. 14 November — The treat is planned for 14 November, which is Children's Day.
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Under Goa's new Rehabilitation of Acid Attack Victims Scheme, what immediate grant is given within 48 hours?
- ₹5,000
- ₹10,000
- ₹50,000
- ₹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.
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Whom did P V Sindhu defeat in the semi-final of the French Open 2026?
- An Se-young
- Hina Akechi
- Akane Yamaguchi
- 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.
One-liner questions: fill in the blank
In the _____, PM Modi recalled that the programme began 12 years ago on Vijayadashami and called it a pilgrimage-like journey that lets him understand citizens' hard work and service.
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Answer: 139th Mann Ki Baat
_____ hosts the Hero Asian Champions Trophy (men's hockey) from 27 October to 5 November: league matches at Jalandhar's Surjit Singh stadium, and semi-finals and final at the Balbir Singh stadium, Mohali.
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Answer: Punjab
Maharashtra's animal husbandry department launched _____: under the Magel Tyala Murghas scheme, milk producers in 19 drought-hit districts of Marathwada and Vidarbha get ₹3 per kg of silage, for five kg per animal per day over 90 days.
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Answer: Mission Murghas
The third _____ was flagged off in Srinagar by CM Omar Abdullah with about 2,000 runners; Kenyans Kanab Kalob Omolo and Lemensa Harpaa won the men's and women's full marathons.
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Answer: Kashmir International Marathon
Lieutenant Governor _____ declared Ladakh India's first 100% organic Union Territory; the sale and use of chemical and synthetic fertilisers had been banned across the UT in July 2026.
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Answer: Vinai Kumar Saxena
The _____ opened in Kozhikode on 25 October 2026, with 9,309 athletes competing across 10 venues.
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Answer: Kerala School Sports Meet
Celebrity chef _____, a Padma Shri awardee, Guinness World Record holder and judge of the TV show *Cooku with Comali*, died in Chennai at the age of 72.
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Answer: Chef Damu
Eminent painter and former Rajya Sabha MP _____, known for his expressive figurative style, died in Kolkata at the age of 87. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari paid tribute.
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Answer: Jogen Chowdhury
The Tripura government is partnering with the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)_____Tripura Film and Television Institute (TFTI) in Agartala.
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Answer: to build a world-class
PM Modi was scheduled to inaugurate a new garment manufacturing unit of Arvind Limited_____Varanasi on 25 October 2026, expected to create jobs mainly for women.
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Answer: in
The _____, themed Wings over Ganges, was scheduled for Namo Ghat, Varanasi, with PM Modi as chief guest and the Tejas, LCH Prachand, Su-30MKI and Rafale taking part.
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Answer: Air Force Day Aerial Display 2026
The _____, PM Modi's monthly radio programme, was scheduled to air on 25 October 2026 at 11 AM.
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Answer: 139th episode of Mann Ki Baat
_____ runs from 26 October to 1 November 2026 under the theme "Probity for Prosperity", in the week of Sardar Patel's birth anniversary (31 October).
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Answer: Vigilance Awareness Week
The PM praised the _____ initiative in Punjab's Malwa region, which promotes chemical-free natural cotton, including naturally coloured cotton that needs no chemical dyeing, and runs a weaving school for women.
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Answer: Kheti Virasat Mission's Nav-Trinjan
He cited the revival of the _____ in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, through rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and large-scale tree planting, which also brought back dozens of natural water sources.
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Answer: Havel river
Under _____, Purnia (Bihar) makhana now reaches Greece and Kalaburagi (Karnataka) arhar dal goes to the Maldives; the PM also noted that tribal brand Shabari Naturals of Maharashtra won Japan's Good Design Award for its packaging.
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Answer: Vocal for Local
The PM said sales of _____ crossed Rs 28 crore in a single day on Gandhi Jayanti, about Rs 1.5 crore more than the previous year.
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Answer: Khadi and village industry products
The PM said the _____ telemedicine platform has enabled about 50 crore tele-consultations, citing a Jarawa child on Baratang Island (Andaman and Nicobar) who was diagnosed with pneumonia through a remote specialist.
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Answer: e-Sanjeevani
About _____ are now working across the country as panchayat-level wellness centres, the PM said in Mann Ki Baat.
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Answer: 1.90 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
He highlighted the _____ at IIT Madras, which aims to build 3D maps of 100 human brains using the Param Shakti supercomputer and share the data openly with scientists worldwide.
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Answer: Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre
Urging _____, the PM cited Shivani of Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh, whose family chose to donate her organs after her death in a road accident.
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Answer: organ donation
India will mark the 100th birth anniversary of Narinder Singh Kapany_____Moga, Punjab, on 31 October 2026; the PM urged youth to read about him.
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Answer: , the "Father of Fiber Optics" born in
The PM recalled that _____, an Arya Samaj leader and a founding member of the Ghadar Party, has his birth anniversary on 4 November.
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Answer: Bhai Parmanand
_____ has been given time until March 2027 to prepare the feasibility report (FSR) and detailed project report (DPR) for Keralam's 800 MW Idukki Extension Scheme.
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Answer: WAPCOS Ltd
_____, 25, of Pali village in Hansi, Haryana, was selected as a trainee with the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council; he earlier worked with Delhi Police, the CBI director's office and NITI Aayog.
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Answer: Prateek Chahal
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann felicitated 17-year-old _____ of Nabha, who won bronze in the boys' singles at the BWF World Junior Championships in Cairo.
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Answer: Jagsher Singh Khangurra
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav was set to give a _____ bonus for the 2024 season to 9.77 lakh tendu leaf collectors at Shahdol on 25 October, along with 134 projects worth Rs 461.73 crore.
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Answer: Rs 22.89 crore
Bihar's Labour Resources Department plans _____: low-risk units get no routine inspection, medium-risk units get third-party safety audits, and high-risk units are inspected by senior officials.
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Answer: risk-based factory inspections
The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation is preparing a _____ app for online ticket booking, seat selection, refunds and GPS live tracking of government buses; no launch date has been given.
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Answer: 'Where Is My Bus'
Bihar's Higher Education Department has proposed degree courses in _____ (solar, wind, green hydrogen, EVs, batteries, carbon accounting) and a separate department in universities; the plan is still at the proposal stage.
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Answer: green energy
Ayodhya's _____ is being remodelled for Rs 2,367.60 lakh by the UP Projects Corporation for the Tourism Department, with red sandstone flooring, a Surya Stambh and a mural wall, ahead of Deepotsav.
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Answer: Ram Ki Paidi
Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026 is planned for _____, with about 3.3 million earthen lamps at the designated ghats; 792 sanitation workers will collect the lamps and clean the ghats afterwards.
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Answer: 7 November
Gujarat's Education Department ordered that visitors to government and grant-in-aid schools need the _____ and a gate-register entry, and banned unauthorised filming of students; Minister Pradyuman Vaja called it a privacy measure.
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Answer: principal's prior approval
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation plans an _____ from Shahpur Darwaza to Dariapur Darwaza, later to Kalupur station, for about 7 lakh daily commuters; the route is being redrawn because it lies within 100 m of protected monuments.
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Answer: elevated corridor
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the foundation-stone ceremony of the _____ at Kosamda in Surat, which is estimated to cost about ₹125 crore.
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Answer: ISKCON Varachha temple
_____ received a ₹30 crore sanction from the National Centre for Disease Control for a Biosafety Level-III laboratory, expected to start in about a year and reduce dependence on NIV Pune.
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Answer: AIIMS Nagpur
Average daily ridership on the Delhi-Meerut _____ corridor rose 98.8% in one year, from 47,745 in July 2025 to 94,936 in July 2026, and crossed 1 lakh in September; total journeys passed 45 million.
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Answer: Namo Bharat (RRTS)
Himachal DGP _____ told all government and private schools to fix security gaps within 30 days, with CCTV inside campuses, at gates and on approach roads, visitor records, and children taught the 112 helpline.
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Answer: Ashok Tiwari
The launch of 28 new _____ on the UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla railway is delayed after the railway safety commissioner's inspection found defects such as weak air-conditioning; the coaches are going back to RCF Kapurthala.
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Answer: panoramic coaches
The Kerala government exempted sections of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB)_____RTI Act, 2005, a decision that drew criticism on transparency grounds, according to reports of 24-25 October 2026.
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Answer: from the
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