SSC Monthly Current Affairs — October 2026
121 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.
01Science & Technology· 7
1.In which year does India plan to conduct its Gaganyaan flight?
→ 2027
KeyAt least 746 people from 52 countries have been to space.
India plans Gaganyaan flight in 2027 as 746 people from 52 countries visited space → · Report a mistake
2.Who became the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit?
→ Jessica Watkins
KeyFlight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station took 8 hours
Jessica Watkins becomes first Black woman to lead crew to orbit in record flight → · Report a mistake
3.How many base stations does India currently have with speeds 10 times higher than in 2022?
→ Over 5.5 lakh
KeySpeeds are 10 times higher than those recorded in 2022
India now has over 5.5 lakh base stations with speeds 10 times higher → · Report a mistake
4.Which ESA spacecraft performed a gravity assist 8,640 km above the Indian Ocean on September 28, 2026?
→ Juice
KeyThe maneuver deflected the trajectory by 20 degrees and increased speed by 3.5 km/s.
Static GKEuropean Space Agency was established in 1975; HQ: Paris
ESA Juice spacecraft performs gravity assist 8,640 km above Indian Ocean → · Report a mistake
5.Which Indian scientific expedition conducted a cleanliness drive at Maitri and Bharati stations?
→ 45th ISEA
KeyLed by Huidrom Nageshwar Singh during Special Campaign 6
Indian team conducts cleanliness drive at Maitri and Bharati stations in -48°C temperatures → · Report a mistake
6.Which bridge is the world's highest bridge crossed by the Vande Bharat Express?
→ Chenab Bridge
KeyVande Bharat Express crossed the bridge at a speed of 100 kmph
Vande Bharat Express crosses Chenab Bridge and Anji Khad Railway Bridge at 100 kmph → · Report a mistake
7.Which institute signed an MoU with Spintronics AI Semiconductors to establish an indigenous GaN fabrication facility?
→ CSIR-CEERI
KeyMoU signed on October 02, 2026, to collaborate on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology
Spintronics AI and CSIR-CEERI sign MoU to establish indigenous GaN fabrication facility → · Report a mistake
02Reports & Rankings· 2
8.What is India's rank on the AI Readiness Index among emerging-market performers?
→ 10th
KeyIndia secured the rank with a score of 23.8 in the World Bank report
Static GKWorld Bank was set up at Bretton Woods in 1944; HQ: Washington, D.C.
India ranks 10th on AI Readiness Index as country attracts US$4.1 billion investment → · Report a mistake
9.What was the average score of the FAO Food Price Index in September?
→ 136.0
KeyPrices reached a nearly four-year high due to logistics disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea
Static GKFAO was founded in 1945; HQ: Rome
World food prices hit nearly four-year high as logistics disruptions and El Nino persist → · Report a mistake
03Government Schemes· 19
10.What is the target number of Indian youth to be brought into the AI space via the AIKOSH roadmap?
→ 10 million
KeyRoadmap links to AIKOSH and aims to address harms like deepfakes and psychological disorders
MeitY aims to bring 10 million Indian youth into AI space via AIKOSH roadmap → · Report a mistake
11.What is the name of the teams launched by the Union Health Minister to find tuberculosis cases?
→ JOSH
KeyEach team comprises five NCC cadets and five MY Bharat volunteers
Health Minister J.P. Nadda launches JOSH teams to find tuberculosis cases in 55 districts → · Report a mistake
12.Which authority was approved by the Union Cabinet to oversee planning for roads, railways, and ports?
→ Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority
KeyAuthority will appraise projects costing ₹500 crore or more
Modi cabinet approves ITLA to oversee roads, railways and projects over ₹500 crore → · Report a mistake
13.What is the total outlay approved for the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III)?
→ ₹1.86 lakh crore
KeyAims to evacuate 135 GW of power by FY2032-33
Union Cabinet approves ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III to integrate renewable power → · Report a mistake
14.Which ministry approved the setting up of five Centres of Excellence for classical languages?
→ Ministry of Education
KeyCentres include Tezpur University and Visva Bharati University
The Ministry of Education approved five Centres of Excellence for Classical Assamese, Bengali, Pali → · Report a mistake
15.What is the target for domestic-piped gas connections under the National PNG Drive 3.0?
→ 50 lakh
KeyThe initiative aims to convert 40 lakh connections into active users by fiscal year 2027
PNGRB launches National PNG Drive 3.0 to enroll 50 lakh domestic-piped gas connections → · Report a mistake
16.Under which scheme was ₹45 crore sanctioned for the modernization of Tadepalligudem railway station?
→ AMRUT Bharat Station Scheme
KeySanctioned amount is ₹45 crore for modernization
Railways sanction ₹45 crore to modernize Tadepalligudem station under AMRUT Bharat Station Scheme → · Report a mistake
17.Which digital tool was used by the Ministry of Education to identify 21 disability conditions?
→ PRASHAST
Key72 lakh teachers across 60,000 schools were trained to use the tool
MoE trains 72 lakh teachers to use PRASHAST tool for 21 disability conditions → · Report a mistake
18.How many additional girls per 1,000 births did the BBBP programme add in initial districts?
→ about 15
KeySex ratio rose from 919 in 2015-16 to around 930 on the BBBP dashboard
BBBP programme improved birth outcomes, adding about 15 girls per 1,000 births → · Report a mistake
19.What is the outlay of the project to upgrade National Highway 10 in Sikkim?
→ ₹993.64 crore
KeyProject covers the stretch from Rangpo to Ranipool to address Teesta River landslides
Nitin Gadkari announces ₹993.64 crore project to upgrade NH10 against Teesta River landslides → · Report a mistake
20.Which ministry issued the advisory to SLBCs/UTLBCs regarding SC beneficiary data?
→ Finance Ministry
KeyAdvisory issued on October 5 to report data for Mudra Yojana, Stand Up India, and PM SVANidhi
Finance Ministry mandates bank-wise data on SC beneficiaries for Mudra, Stand Up India schemes → · Report a mistake
21.What is the new slogan launched by PM Narendra Modi to achieve a developed India by 2047?
→ We Will Do It
KeyLaunched at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha on October 7, 2026
Modi launches "We Will Do It" slogan to achieve developed India by 2047 → · Report a mistake
22.In Maharashtra, what is the annual amount the Centre assured support for farmers receiving through joint schemes?
→ ₹12,000
KeyAssurance given during Shinde-Modi meeting in New Delhi on October 5, 2026
Centre assures support for farmers receiving ₹12,000 annually during Shinde-Modi meeting → · Report a mistake
23.Under which scheme will APCPDCL host Seva Sethu Abhiyan camps to promote rooftop solar systems?
→ PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana
KeySubsidies of ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3 kW or higher systems
APCPDCL to host Seva Sethu Abhiyan camps for PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana → · Report a mistake
24.Under which scheme was the ₹55.74 crore development for Arasavalli Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple discussed?
→ Swadesh Darshan 2.0
KeyMinistry of Tourism sanctioned funds for 17 of 57 selected destinations
Rammohan Naidu announces ₹55.74 crore development for Arasavalli Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple → · Report a mistake
25.Under the Agnipath scheme, what is the amount of the Seva Nidhi package provided to exiting Agniveers?
→ ₹11.71 lakh
Key75% of Agniveers exit the scheme after a four-year tenure
Army, Navy and Air Force submit Agnipath scheme recommendations to Department of Military Affairs → · Report a mistake
26.Under which mission will the ₹30,156 crore water schemes be launched in Andhra Pradesh?
→ Jal Jeevan Mission
KeyProject provides 27.36 lakh new tap connections for 3.27 crore rural households
Naidu, Pawan Kalyan to launch ₹30,156 crore water schemes for 3.27 crore households → · Report a mistake
27.Under which scheme did TGNPDCL cross 100 MW of solar power generation capacity?
→ PM-KUSUM-A
KeyTGNPDCL targets a total of 300 MW grid integration within three to four months
TGNPDCL crosses 100 MW solar capacity under PM-KUSUM-A scheme for farmers' income → · Report a mistake
28.In which district of Punjab was the project to rejuvenate Maharaja Ajj Sarovar approved?
→ Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
KeyUnion Ministry of Tourism approved a ₹93.94 crore project for the 133 kanals site
Union Ministry of Tourism approves ₹93.94 crore project to rejuvenate Maharaja Ajj Sarovar → · Report a mistake
04Appointments· 5
29.Who replaced Harmanpreet Kaur as India's all-format captain in October 2026?
→ Smriti Mandhana
KeyHarmanpreet Kaur led India to their first World Cup title in November 2025
Smriti Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet Kaur as India’s all-format captain after decade of leadership → · Report a mistake
30.In which NDA course were General Dhiraj Seth and Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit coursemates?
→ 69th course
KeyBoth joined the Foxtrot Squadron in December 1985
Army Chief Dhiraj Seth and Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit were NDA coursemates → · Report a mistake
31.Who was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court?
→ Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy
KeyAppointed by the President of India on Monday
Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy appointed Acting Chief Justice of Telangana High Court → · Report a mistake
32.What is the current working strength of the Supreme Court of India after the appointment of three new judges?
→ 37
KeyThe court remains one short of the sanctioned 38 judges following the Supreme Court Amendment Act, 2026.
Static GKSupreme Court of India was established under Article 124 of the Constitution
Supreme Court strength rises to 37 with three new judge appointments → · Report a mistake
33.Who was appointed as the MD & CEO of HDFC Bank for a three-year term?
→ Anup Bagchi
KeyJoined HDFC Bank as MD & CEO starting October 2 following Sashidhar Jagdishan's decision not to seek reappointment
ICICI veteran Anup Bagchi joins HDFC Bank as MD & CEO for three-year term → · Report a mistake
05Sports· 18
34.Which team defeated China 1-0 to win the Asian Games gold medal on October 2, 2026?
→ Indian women’s hockey team
KeyLalremsiami scored the winning goal in the 10th minute
India women’s hockey defeats China 1-0 to win Asian Games gold medal → · Report a mistake
35.Who is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Asian Games?
→ Pranavi Urs
KeyFelicitated in Mysuru with a Mysuru peta and shawl by Mysuru MP
Mysuru MP honors first Indian woman Asian Games gold medalist with Mysuru peta → · Report a mistake
36.Which organization revealed the list of seven countries bidding for the 2036 Olympics?
→ International Olympic Committee (IOC)
KeyIOC Executive Board will shortlist parties in March 2027
Static GKInternational Olympic Committee was founded in 1894; HQ: Lausanne
India among 7 countries bidding for 2036 Olympics as IOC reveals list → · Report a mistake
37.Who is the longest-serving cricket captain to have captained in more than 150 T20I games?
→ Harmanpreet Kaur
KeyShe led India to a 2025 home World Cup title and an Asian Games gold medal
Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India’s women’s cricket captain after 150+ T20Is → · Report a mistake
38.Which state's athletes won 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals at the 2026 Asian Games?
→ Karnataka
KeyGold medallists included Pranavi Urs, M.R. Poovamma, H.S. Mohith, and Shreyanka Patil
Karnataka athletes win 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze at Asian Games → · Report a mistake
39.What cash reward did the Odisha government announce for each player of the Indian women's hockey team?
→ ₹11 lakh
KeyReward announced by CM Mohan Charan Majhi after winning gold against China in 2026
Odisha CM rewards women's hockey team ₹11 lakh each after 44-year gold wait → · Report a mistake
40.Which athlete won a silver medal at the Asian Games in Japan?
→ M. Sreeshankar
KeyRecorded an 8.07 m jump despite muscle cramps and heavy rain
M. Sreeshankar wins Asian Games silver after slipping during fourth attempt in Japan → · Report a mistake
41.Who won the gold medal in the women’s 60kg final at the Asian Games 2026 in Nishio, Japan?
→ Lin Yu-ting
KeyDefeated China’s Yang Chengyu with a score of 5-0
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting wins second gold after defeating China’s Yang Chengyu 5-0 → · Report a mistake
42.In which city will the India vs Pakistan match be held during the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
→ Johannesburg
KeyThe match is scheduled for October 10, 2027, and the final will occur on November 21, 2027.
India and Pakistan to face off in Johannesburg for 2027 World Cup → · Report a mistake
43.Which athlete won a bronze medal in the 400m hurdles at the Asian Games, breaking P.T. Usha's 1984 record?
→ Vithya Ramraj
KeyTamil Nadu CM announced a ₹30 lakh cash prize for the achievement
CM Vijay announces ₹30 lakh prize for Vithya Ramraj's record-breaking Asian Games win → · Report a mistake
44.Who won a gold medal at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) in July 2024?
→ Ananda Bhaduri
KeyIndian team ranked fourth among 108 countries, the highest rank since 1989
Guwahati's Ananda Bhaduri wins gold as India ranks 4th at International Mathematics Olympiad → · Report a mistake
45.By how many runs did India defeat Sri Lanka to reach the Asian Games men's cricket final?
→ 124
KeyMatch held at Korogi Athletic Park; Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80
India beats Sri Lanka by 124 runs to reach Asian Games final against Pakistan → · Report a mistake
46.In which city was the Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey semifinal held?
→ Kakamigahara
KeyMatch held at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium
India leads Pakistan 2-0 as Harmanpreet and Dilpreet Singh score in Japan → · Report a mistake
47.Which medal did India's women's team win at the Chess Olympiad 2026?
→ Bronze
KeyGrandmaster Koneru Humpy also won an individual bronze medal on Board 1
Koneru Humpy seeks government support to establish chess academy in Amaravati → · Report a mistake
48.Who captained India to victory in the first Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind in November 2025?
→ Deepika T.C.
KeyHindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) provided ₹50,000 to each player
Blind T20 World Cup winners lack government jobs and house sites despite victory → · Report a mistake
49.In Karnataka, what reward was announced for members of the Indian team winning the Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup?
→ ₹10 lakh and government jobs
KeyPlayers from other states receive ₹2 lakh each
Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister, announced on Tuesday at his Bengaluru residence that Karnataka members → · Report a mistake
50.Which state will host the eighth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games?
→ Telangana
KeyEvent features over 7,500 athletes in 27 sports across six cities
Telangana to host Khelo India Youth Games with over 7,500 athletes in 27 sports → · Report a mistake
51.Which shooter was honored by the Thane Municipal Corporation for winning medals at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?
→ Rudrankksh Patil
KeyWon bronze in Men’s 10m Air Rifle and silver in Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team and Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions team
TMC honors shooter Rudrankksh Patil for Asian Games medals at Anandnagar gate → · Report a mistake
06Important Days· 4
52.In which city was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated on January 30, 1948?
→ Delhi
KeyHe was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar
Mahatma Gandhi led Non-Cooperation and Dandi March movements before assassination in Delhi → · Report a mistake
53.Who addressed the Indian Air Force at the 94th Air Force Day celebrations?
→ Amar Preet Singh
KeyEvent held on October 8, 2026, at Hindan air base
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh highlights Operation Sindoor at 94th Air Force Day → · Report a mistake
54.On which date is the Indian Air Force Day celebrated?
→ October 8
KeyPresident Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi extended greetings on this day in 2026
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Indian Air Force → · Report a mistake
55.Which ISRO centres in Thiruvananthapuram are organizing World Space Week 2026?
→ VSSC, LPSC, IISU, and IIST
KeyWorld Space Week is organized from October 4 to October 10
Static GKISRO HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka; under Department of Space
ISRO centres in Thiruvananthapuram to host World Space Week with sounding rocket launch → · Report a mistake
07Awards & Honours· 11
56.Who won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace and international law?
→ Navi Pillay
KeyThe award is worth 12 million Swedish crowns or 1.2 million US dollars
Static GKThe Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo; Indian laureates: Mother Teresa (1979), Kailash Satyarthi (2014)
Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize; Donald Trump calls her a "hater" → · Report a mistake
57.Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory?
→ Francis Halzen
KeyThe observatory detected 28 high-energy cosmic neutrinos since 2011
Static GKC.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for the Raman Effect, the first Asian in science
Francis Halzen wins Physics Nobel Prize for IceCube Neutrino Observatory cosmic neutrino detections → · Report a mistake
58.Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature?
→ Anne Carson
KeyThe prize is worth 12 million Swedish crowns ($1.2m)
Static GKRabindranath Tagore (Gitanjali) won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, the first Indian Nobel laureate
The Swedish Academy announced on Thursday that 76-year-old Canadian poet and professor of classics → · Report a mistake
59.Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for optogenetics research?
→ Karl Deisseroth
KeyShared the prize with Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
Dr Karl Deisseroth wins 2026 Nobel Prize after preparing school lunches for children → · Report a mistake
60.Who were the winners of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
→ Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai
KeyAwarded for solving nature's chemical asymmetry and enabling pharmaceutical manufacturing
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai win 2026 Nobel Prize for solving chemical asymmetry → · Report a mistake
61.Who was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for work on optogenetics?
→ Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel
KeyHegemann studied Chlamydomonas algae while Nagel verified channelrhodopsin genes
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
Karolinska Institute awards 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics nerve cell toggling → · Report a mistake
62.Which international body did the Trump administration announce sanctions against to dismantle it?
→ International Criminal Court (ICC)
KeySanctions were announced following the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem Pillay
Static GKThe Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo; Indian laureates: Mother Teresa (1979), Kailash Satyarthi (2014)
Trump administration announces sanctions to dismantle ICC after Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants → · Report a mistake
63.Which award will Captain Smit Machchhar receive from the State of Israel?
→ Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism
KeyAwarded for saving 174 passengers and crew on a flydubai plane
India's Captain Smit Machchhar to receive Israel's Presidential Award for saving 174 passengers → · Report a mistake
64.Who was honored by President Droupadi Murmu for creating Keralam mural paintings at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
→ Basanth Peringode
KeyFormer faculty member of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
President Droupadi Murmu honors Basanth Peringode for Keralam mural paintings at Rashtrapati Bhavan → · Report a mistake
65.Who won the 'Best Image of the Year Award' at the national photography competition?
→ Uppala Prasad
KeyOfficial temple photographer of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam
Uppala Prasad wins Best Image of the Year Award at national photography competition → · Report a mistake
66.Who won the G. Prabhakaran-OISCA Environmental Excellence Award?
→ M. Suchitra
KeyAward includes a ₹30,000 prize and recognizes 35 years of journalism
M. Suchitra wins G. Prabhakaran-OISCA Environmental Excellence Award for 35 years of journalism → · Report a mistake
08Laws, Bills & Verdicts· 6
67.In Madhya Pradesh, what was the percentage of OBC reservation increased by the 2019 Amendment Act?
→ 27%
KeyThe High Court ruled the law unconstitutional and ordered filling 13% of held posts with unreserved candidates.
MP High Court strikes down law increasing OBC reservation from 14% to 27% → · Report a mistake
68.Which commission was established to oversee 16 tribunals following the Tribunals Reforms Bill?
→ National Tribunals Commission
KeyCommission is headquartered in Delhi and consists of a chairperson and four members
Union Law Ministry publishes rules for National Tribunals Commission to oversee 16 tribunals → · Report a mistake
69.Which state became the second to receive presidential assent for a Uniform Civil Code Bill?
→ Gujarat
KeyGujarat became the second state after Uttarakhand to receive presidential assent for the UCC Bill 2026
Gujarat becomes second state to receive presidential assent for Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 → · Report a mistake
70.Under which Act does a ₹1,000 fine apply for creating a nuisance by playing audio on speaker mode in trains?
→ Railways Act, 1989
KeyAmended by Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026
Indian Railways warns of ₹1,000 fine or imprisonment for audio on speaker mode → · Report a mistake
71.Which amendment was challenged in the writ petitions dismissed by the Supreme Court regarding the Preamble?
→ 42nd Amendment
KeyThe court upheld the terms 'socialist' and 'secular' as validated in Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980).
Static GKSupreme Court of India was established under Article 124 of the Constitution
Watch: Supreme Court’s verdict on Preamble of the Constitution → · Report a mistake
72.Which Act was signed by President Johnson in 1966 to preserve historic sites?
→ National Historic Preservation Act
KeyThe act was influenced by the relocation of a Frank Lloyd Wright home in Virginia
Saving a Frank Lloyd Wright home helped President Johnson sign Historic Preservation Act → · Report a mistake
10Economy & Budget· 16
73.By how many basis points (bps) did the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee raise interest rates on October 09, 2026?
→ 25 bps
KeyRBI revised the 2026-27 GDP growth forecast from 6.7% to 7.1%
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI raises interest rates by 25 bps to combat inflation; shifts to ‘calibrated tightening’ → · Report a mistake
74.What is the current repo rate of the RBI after the recent 25bp hike?
→ 5.50%
KeyFirst repo rate hike by RBI since 2023
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
75.What was the level of RBI reserves in the week ended October 2?
→ $734.6 billion
KeyMarked the fourth consecutive week of decline from a September 4 peak of $785.71 billion
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI reserves fall to $734.6 billion after four consecutive weeks of decline → · Report a mistake
76.Who was the RBI Governor who announced the Monetary Policy Committee's decision to hike the repo rate?
→ Sanjay Malhotra
KeyThe policy repo rate was increased by 25 basis points to 5.50%
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI unanimously votes to hike policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% → · Report a mistake
77.What is the current repo rate of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as of the recent hike?
→ 5.5 per cent
KeyRate increased from 5.25 per cent due to inflationary pressures and volatile crude oil prices
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the repo rate from 5.25 per cent → · Report a mistake
78.What was the gross GST collection from April–September 2026?
→ ₹12.46 lakh crore
KeyTaxable supplies grew 25.8% between October 2025 and July 2026
GST collections reach ₹12.46 lakh crore as taxable supplies grow 25.8% → · Report a mistake
79.What is the new daily CRR percentage that banks must maintain starting October 16?
→ 99%
KeyRBI will sell ₹250 billion of bonds to drain liquidity
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI to sell ₹250 billion in bonds as banks must maintain 99% CRR → · Report a mistake
80.What is the total surplus liquidity as of October 8 that the RBI aims to regulate through an OMO sale?
→ Rs 3.88 lakh crore
KeyRBI will auction six government securities with maturities from March 2030 to April 2034
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI to auction six securities to absorb Rs 3.88 lakh crore surplus liquidity → · Report a mistake
81.What is the reduced threshold for hedging without establishing underlying exposure by the RBI?
→ $5 million
KeyThreshold was reduced from $100 million to $5 million equivalent
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI prohibits rebooking cancelled rupee-linked forex derivatives; cuts hedging threshold to $5 million → · Report a mistake
82.What is the new prosecution threshold for GST officers approved by the GST Council?
→ ₹5 crore
KeyThe threshold was increased from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore during the 57th GST Council meeting.
Static GKGST Council is a constitutional body under Article 279A, chaired by the Union Finance Minister
GST Council scraps arrest powers and raises prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore → · Report a mistake
83.Under which Act was Paytm Payments Bank Ltd removed from the Second Schedule by the RBI?
→ Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
KeyRemoval occurred on October 7, 2026, following a Delhi High Court winding order
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI removes Paytm Payments Bank from Second Schedule after Delhi High Court winding order → · Report a mistake
84.By how much did India's foreign exchange reserves decline in one week?
→ USD 18.34 billion
KeyAnalysis conducted by Deepanshu Mohan of O.P. Jindal Global University
India's foreign exchange reserves decline USD 18.34 billion in one week → · Report a mistake
85.Who is the current Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India?
→ Shaktikanta Das
KeyHe is a former governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
Shaktikanta Das says 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 possible after 7.9% average growth → · Report a mistake
86.According to a SEBI study, what percentage of individual equity derivative traders incurred net losses?
→ 87.7 per cent
KeyNet losses totaled Rs 91,685 crore, with options causing 92 per cent of those losses
Static GKSEBI was established under the SEBI Act, 1992; HQ: Mumbai
Sarvjeet Singh Virk, Co-founder & MD of Shoonya → · Report a mistake
87.What was the average price of the Indian crude oil basket in September?
→ $116.04 per barrel
KeyThe price jumped 28.66% from $90.19 per barrel in August.
India's economy faces risks as crude oil prices jump 28.66% to $116.04 → · Report a mistake
88.What was India's total external debt as of end-June according to RBI data?
→ $778.2 billion
KeyDebt-to-GDP ratio moderated to 20.8%
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
India's external debt rose $15.4 billion to $778.2 billion by end-June → · Report a mistake
11Defence· 8
89.With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a ₹661.50 crore contract for BrahMos fire control systems?
→ BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited
KeyProject features 68% indigenous content and aims to generate employment over three years
Ministry of Defence signs ₹661.50 crore contract with BAPL for Indian Navy ships → · Report a mistake
90.What is the name of the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship launched in Visakhapatnam?
→ Surya
KeyLaunched at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on October 6, 2026
Rajnath Singh launches Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya in Visakhapatnam → · Report a mistake
91.Which exercise did the Indian and UAE armies begin in Uttarakhand?
→ Mountain Guardian
KeyExercise held from October 5-18, 2026, at Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia
Indian and UAE armies begin 'Exercise Mountain Guardian' in Uttarakhand for mountain warfare drills → · Report a mistake
92.Which craft will the Indian Navy commission at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on October 12, 2026?
→ Mangrol
KeyThird Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited
Indian Navy to commission Mangrol, third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare craft, in Mumbai → · Report a mistake
93.Which ship was launched as the first of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy?
→ FSS-1
Key43,500-tonne vessel launched at HSL to refuel and resupply warships at sea
Rajnath Singh launches 43,500-tonne FSS-1 and lays keel for FSS-5 at HSL → · Report a mistake
94.What is the target number of squadrons the Indian Air Force aims to reach?
→ 42 squadrons
KeyIAF needs 36-40 annual jet inductions to reach this target
IAF needs 36-40 annual jet inductions to reach target of 42 squadrons → · Report a mistake
95.Which country has offered Su-57 jets to India as an alternative to the AMCA programme?
→ Russia
KeyIndia aims to finalize a multi-role fighter aircraft deal in the current financial year
India aims to finalize multi-role fighter deal as Russia offers Su-57 jets → · Report a mistake
96.What was the name of the Indian Army initiative that performed 3,500 surgeries across 10 cities?
→ Operation Drishti
KeyOver 1.5 lakh people received examinations and 144 surgeries were performed in Srinagar.
Indian Army performs 3,500 surgeries across 10 cities during Operation Drishti → · Report a mistake
12National Firsts & Records· 8
97.Which train service was approved as the first Vande Bharat Sleeper for South India?
→ Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
KeyOperates between KSR Bengaluru and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
Railway Board approves first Vande Bharat Sleeper for South India to Mumbai → · Report a mistake
98.Who holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a practising lawyer?
→ P.B. Menon
KeySurpassed Louis Triay's record of 70 years and 311 days
Palakkad lawyer P.B. Menon turns 100 with Guinness World Record for longest legal career → · Report a mistake
99.Who became India's first transgender person to complete a postgraduate medical course in Emergency Medicine?
→ Dr. Koyyala Ruth John Paul
KeyCompleted postgraduate course at ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Sanathnagar, Hyderabad
Dr. Koyyala Ruth John Paul became India's first transgender person to complete a postgraduate → · Report a mistake
100.Who set the Guinness World Record as the youngest male to publish a book?
→ Advay Jain
KeyPublished 'Dino Learns Not To Waste Food' at age 3 years and 345 days
4-year-old Advay Jain sets Guinness World Record as youngest male to publish book → · Report a mistake
101.In which region of Ladakh was India's first high-altitude wildlife safari flagged off?
→ Rumbak, Shang, and Uley
KeyProject employs local residents as drivers and guides to link conservation with livelihoods
India's first high-altitude wildlife safari flags off six open-back vehicles in Ladakh → · Report a mistake
102.Who set a Guinness World Record for 1,572 authors signing books simultaneously?
→ Umesh U.
KeyRecord set at IIT Madras Alumni Industry Interaction Centre, Chennai
Umesh U. sets Guinness World Record for 1,572 authors signing books simultaneously → · Report a mistake
103.Who founded the National Institute of Immunology in 1983?
→ Gursaran Prasad Talwar
KeyHe developed the first leprosy and birth control vaccines.
Gursaran Prasad Talwar developed first leprosy and birth control vaccines before founding NII → · Report a mistake
104.In which location is Adani Green Energy building the world's largest single-location battery storage?
→ Khavda, Gujarat
KeyCapacity expanded to 6.63 GWh from 3.55 GWh by June 2026
Adani Green to build world's largest single-location battery storage at Khavda, Gujarat → · Report a mistake
13International· 2
105.Who completed 25 years as an elected head of government on October 7, 2026?
→ Narendra Modi
KeyHe served as the elected head of government since October 2001
World leaders congratulate Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as elected head of government → · Report a mistake
106.Who secured 47 per cent of the vote in the first round of the Brazilian election?
→ Flavio Bolsonaro
KeyDefeated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who received 45 per cent of the vote
Flavio Bolsonaro secures 47 per cent of vote, defeating Lula in election → · Report a mistake
14Summits & Agreements· 3
107.Which agreement was signed between India and Switzerland to provide 5-year visas and student permits?
→ Migration and Mobility Partnership
KeySigned during the first anniversary of the TEPA with the EFTA
Modi and Parmelin sign five agreements including 5-year visas and student permits → · Report a mistake
108.Which city will host the 85th Indian Road Congress from November 19 to 22?
→ Hyderabad
KeyThe event will be held at HITEX Exhibition Centre with a ₹25,000 crore road investment plan
Hyderabad to host 85th Indian Road Congress with ₹25,000 crore road investment plan → · Report a mistake
109.Which bilateral agreement between India and Bangladesh is set to expire on December 12?
→ Ganga Water Sharing Treaty
KeyThe current 30-year agreement was signed on December 12, 1996, by HD Deve Gowda and Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh hopes new India treaty signed before December 12 as 30-year agreement expires → · Report a mistake
15Environment & Wildlife· 9
110.According to the Living Planet Report, what is the percentage decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations over the past 52 years?
→ 73 percent
KeyReport released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Wildlife declines 73% over 52 years as tigers and mountain gorillas recover → · Report a mistake
111.In which district of Odisha was the Shree Jagannath International Airport clearance granted?
→ Puri
KeyProject covers 471.348 ha in Sipasarubali and expects 4.6 million passengers per annum
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change grants clearance for Shree Jagannath International Airport → · Report a mistake
112.Which snail species was rediscovered on Norfolk Island after being listed as Extinct by the IUCN Red List?
→ Campbell’s keeled glass-snail
KeyPopulation grew from 46 founder snails to over 1,300 individuals
Static GKIUCN was founded in 1948; HQ: Gland, Switzerland
Extinct Campbell’s keeled glass-snail population grows from 46 to over 1,300 individuals → · Report a mistake
113.In which Rajasthan district was the Desert National Park located where Great Indian Bustards were released?
→ Jaisalmer
KeyFacilities in Sam and Ramdevra house 97 birds with 11 earmarked for release
Static GKDesert National Park is located in Rajasthan; known for Great Indian Bustard
Bhupender Yadav releases two male Great Indian Bustards into Jaisalmer's Desert National Park → · Report a mistake
114.What is the total number of cheetahs in India as of October 5, 2026?
→ 60
Key41 of these cheetahs were born on Indian soil; KJP21 gave birth to 5 cubs.
India-born cheetah KJP21 gives birth to 5 cubs in Kuno National Park → · Report a mistake
115.Which plant, declared extinct in the 1990s, was honored at the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve exhibition?
→ Haplothismia exannulata
KeyRediscovered 26 years ago by N. Sasidharan and P. Sujanapal
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve inaugurates exhibition honoring plant declared extinct in the 1990s → · Report a mistake
116.Which country participated in the world's first ocean debt conversion to fund conservation?
→ Seychelles
KeyConverted $21.6 million in foreign debt into conservation funding to increase protected areas to 30% by 2020
Static GKSeychelles is an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean; capital: Victoria
World’s first ocean debt conversion turns $21.6 million into Seychelles conservation funding → · Report a mistake
117.How many new species were confirmed by the international team at the San Carlos de Bariloche workshop?
→ 57
KeyFindings include 20 copepods, 22 echinoderms, 14 cnidarians, and one scaphopod mollusc
International team confirms 57 new species and five new genera in two weeks → · Report a mistake
118.Which tigress was released from Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve into the Buxa Tiger Reserve?
→ T138
KeyReleased on October 02, 2026, as part of a five-year project to augment tiger populations.
Bhupender Yadav and Suvendu Adhikari release three-year-old tigress T138 into Buxa Tiger Reserve → · Report a mistake
16Obituaries· 3
119.Who was the veteran actor and producer who received the Padma Shri and passed away on October 09, 2026?
→ Nana Patekar
KeyPassed away on Thursday, October 09, 2026
Static GKPadma awards were instituted in 1954
Veteran actor and Padma Shri awardee Nana Patekar dies; leaders offer condolences → · Report a mistake
120.Who was the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) who passed away in Hyderabad?
→ Palle Rama Rao
KeyServed as Vice-Chancellor of UoH from 1999 to 2002
Padma Vibhushan awardee Palle Rama Rao dies in Hyderabad at age 89 → · Report a mistake
121.Who was the renowned exponent of mridangam, kanjira, and konakkol who passed away at age 95?
→ Tiruchi R. Thayumanavan
KeyReceived the Kalaimamani award in 1994
Mridangam exponent Tiruchi R. Thayumanavan dies at age 95 after brief illness → · Report a mistake
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