SSC Current Affairs 12 October 2026
12 one-liner questions with answers from the news, for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD and CPO general awareness — each with the key fact and a static GK line. One question per story, grouped by topic.
03Government Schemes· 1
1.Under which scheme does the ASR Convergence Model align 36 Central schemes for high-value horticulture?
→ Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
KeyThe model provides ₹50,000 per hectare to farmers with a target of 583.80 hectares by 2026-27
Chouhan praises ASR Convergence Model aligning 36 Central schemes for high-value horticulture → · Report a mistake
04Appointments· 2
2.Who was appointed as the full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu?
→ Rajendra Arlekar
KeyAppointed by President Droupadi Murmu via a Rashtrapati communique on October 12, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu appoints new Governors for Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Karnataka, Odisha and others → · Report a mistake
3.Who was appointed as a Deputy Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India?
→ Prakash Rajpurohit
KeyIAS officer of the 2010 batch replacing Sanjay Kumar
Static GKECI is a constitutional body under Article 324
Prakash Rajpurohit appointed Deputy Election Commissioner as Sanjay Kumar is repatriated from ECI → · Report a mistake
07Awards & Honours· 1
4.Who will be awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences?
→ Robert Hall and Michael Woodford
KeyAwarded for developing macroeconomic models based on microeconomic foundations
Static GKThe economics Nobel was set up by Sveriges Riksbank in 1968; Indian laureates: Amartya Sen (1998), Abhijit Banerjee (2019)
Robert Hall and Michael Woodford to win 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences → · Report a mistake
10Economy & Budget· 2
5.Which institution introduced measures to stabilize the Indian rupee against the dollar?
→ Reserve Bank of India
KeyMeasures aim to curb speculative activity and corporate demand for hedging
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI introduces measures to stabilize rupee as it falls near 96.96 against dollar → · Report a mistake
6.For which three oil companies did the RBI open a special dollar window?
→ Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum
KeyWindow opened to manage currency requirements amid high overseas yields and hedging costs
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI opens special dollar window for Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum → · Report a mistake
11Defence· 3
7.Which initiative was launched by the Indian Army to provide rice for defence personnel?
→ Bharat Rice
KeyIndian Army signed a 5-year MoU with FCI to use its warehousing infrastructure
Indian Army signs 5-year MoU with FCI to use infrastructure for Bharat Rice → · Report a mistake
8.Which vessel was inducted into the Indian Navy as its third anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft?
→ INS Mangrol
KeyBuilt by Cochin Shipyard Limited with over 80% indigenous content
Indian Navy inducts INS Mangrol, third anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft off Mumbai → · Report a mistake
9.By which year does the Indian Navy aim to build 230 surface combatants and submarines?
→ 2037
KeyThe goal requires a shift toward indigenous marine propulsion and Atmanirbharta.
Indian Navy aims to build 230 surface combatants and submarines by 2037 → · Report a mistake
12National Firsts & Records· 1
10.Which dam project became India's first to enter the World Book of Records?
→ Srisailam Dam Project
KeyConstruction began in 1960 and was completed in 1980 for irrigation and hydel power
Srisailam Dam Project enters World Book of Records as India's first such project → · Report a mistake
15Environment & Wildlife· 1
11.Which species is the world's largest known juniper located in Stanislaus National Forest?
→ Bennett Juniper
KeyStanding 24 metres tall with a 389 centimetres diameter trunk
2,200-year-old Bennett Juniper is world’s largest juniper species in Stanislaus National Forest → · Report a mistake
16Obituaries· 1
12.Which actor and Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Territorial Army recently passed away?
→ Nana Patekar
KeyHe underwent three years of military training at Belagavi for his film Prahaar: The Final Attack
Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre mourns death of actor Nana Patekar → · Report a mistake
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