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PIB Digest & Quiz: 2026-10-04 Daily Verified Archive Editorial Digest Included

Current Affairs Test — October 05, 2026

Dedicated daily current affairs & news roundup test for October 05, 2026.

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Coverage: 04 October 2026Press Information Bureau (PIB)Daily Executive Brief

Daily PIB Summary — 04 October 2026

1. Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics

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MoRTH Chintan Shivir 2026: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is organising Chintan Shivir 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, focusing on PM GatiShakti, Land Acquisition (Bhoomi Rashi), Model Concession Agreements, Designing Safe Highways, and Quality Assurance. PIB Link
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First International Cargo Voyage from Dibrugarh: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is flagging off a maiden methanol cargo voyage from Bogibeel to Dhaka via National Waterway-2 and the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route, marking a historic revival of river trade since Independence. PIB Link
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2. Governance, Social Welfare & Housing

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PMAY-G 2.0 & Housing in Andhra Pradesh: Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Andhra Pradesh CM Shri Chandrababu Naidu launched 3 lakh permanent houses worth ₹3,600 crore under PMAY-G 2.0 in Burripalem. The leaders also laid the foundation for India's first 3D concrete-printed housing pilot project. PIB Link
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Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan: MY Bharat organised the nationwide “Walk for Nasha Mukt Yuva” across more than 150 locations, seeing participation from over 1 lakh youth and citizens to promote substance-free lifestyles. PIB Link
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17th Pension Adalat: DoPPW is conducting the 17th Pension Adalat in New Delhi under Dr. Jitendra Singh, focusing on the thematic redressal of 897 long-pending grievances of super-senior and family pensioners. PIB Link
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3. Environment, Ecology & Wildlife

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Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Rewilding: In a major conservation milestone, two male GIBs were released into the wild at Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, marking the transition from captive breeding to rewilding under the collaborative Bustard Recovery Programme. PIB Link
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CAQM Ring Road Inspection Drive: The Commission for Air Quality Management deployed flying squads along Delhi's Ring Road, detecting 17 violations related to visible road dust and C&D waste accumulation. PIB Link
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4. Science, Technology & Security

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India's Supercomputing Ecosystem: Under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), India has deployed 40 supercomputers delivering 68 PF of computing capacity, backed by indigenous servers like Rudra and high-speed interconnects. PIB Link
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DRI Drug Crackdown: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 15.59 kg of contraband (Amphetamine, Cocaine, and Heroin) across three intelligence-led operations, arresting 5 individuals under the NDPS Act, 1985. PIB Link

Archived MCQs & Explanations (15 Questions)

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
Question 1 of 15Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change / PIB Release ID: 2307093 — September 06, 2026

The Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre (JCBC), which successfully breeds critically endangered vultures, is located at which place?

जटायु संरक्षण प्रजनन केंद्र (JCBC), जो गंभीर रूप से लुप्तप्राय गिद्धों का सफलतापूर्वक प्रजनन करता है, किस स्थान पर स्थित है?

APinjore, HaryanaCorrect Key
BBharatpur, Rajasthan
CWayanad, Kerala
DCorbett, Uttarakhand
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• The Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre (JCBC) is located at Pinjore, Haryana, and functions as a collaborative initiative of the Haryana Forest Department and BNHS.

Question 2 of 15NITI Aayog / Vice President's Secretariat / PIB (03 October 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding economic policies and regulatory reforms discussed in economic conclaves: 1. Economic resilience requires a holistic integration of social resilience, financial inclusion, and robust digital infrastructure like the JAM trinity. 2. Light-touch and risk-proportionate regulation aims to balance systemic safety with the encouragement of innovation, enterprise growth, and investment. 3. Regulatory oversight in modern economies can completely ignore technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Which of the statements given above are correct?

आर्थिक कॉन्क्लेव में चर्चा की गई आर्थिक नीतियों और विनियामक सुधारों के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. आर्थिक लचीलेपन के लिए सामाजिक लचीलेपन, वित्तीय समावेशन और JAM ट्रिनिटी जैसे मजबूत डिजिटल बुनियादी ढांचे के समग्र एकीकरण की आवश्यकता होती है। 2. लाइट-टच और जोखिम-आनुपातिक विनियमन का उद्देश्य नवाचार, उद्यम विकास और निवेश के प्रोत्साहन के साथ प्रणालीगत सुरक्षा को संतुलित करना है। 3. आधुनिक अर्थव्यवस्थाओं में विनियामक oversight कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता और साइबर सुरक्षा जैसी तकनीकी व्यवधानों को पूरी तरह से नजर انداز कर सकता है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन से कथन सही हैं?

A1 and 2 onlyCorrect Key
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because modern regulatory oversight must actively adapt to and address fast-paced technological disruptions like AI and cybersecurity rather than ignoring them.

Question 3 of 15Ministry of Defence / PIB (03 October 2026)

The ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) provides a platform for strengthening maritime cooperation and interoperability. The maritime exercise framework aligns with India's strategic vision known as:

आसियान-भारत समुद्री अभ्यास (AIME) समुद्री सहयोग और अंतरसंचालनीयता को मजबूत करने के लिए एक मंच प्रदान करता है। यह समुद्री अभ्यास ढांचा भारत के किस रणनीतिक दृष्टिकोण के अनुरूप है?

AMAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions)Correct Key
BOperation Samudra Setu
CProject Mausam
DSagarmala Initiative exclusively
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Naval exercises like AIME align closely with India's Act East Policy and the overarching vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).

Question 4 of 15Ministry of Finance / PIB (03 October 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding the recently listed Social Bond by NABKISAN: 1. It is India's first social bond dedicated exclusively to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. 2. It is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

NABKISAN द्वारा हाल ही में सूचीबद्ध सोशल बॉन्ड के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. यह जल, स्वच्छता और स्वास्थ्य (WASH) क्षेत्र को विशेष रूप से समर्पित भारत का पहला सोशल बॉन्ड है। 2. इसे नेशनल स्टॉक एक्सचेंज (NSE) पर सूचीबद्ध किया गया है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2Correct Key
DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Both statements are correct. NABKISAN listed India's first WASH-focused Social Bond on the NSE, raising ₹180 crore to expand safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in rural areas.

Question 5 of 15NITI Aayog / PIB (03 October 2026)

The 'Jan Vishwas' philosophy of governance, frequently emphasized in administrative and economic reforms, primarily focuses on:

प्रशासनिक और आर्थिक सुधारों में अक्सर जोर दिए जाने वाले शासन के 'जन विश्वास' (Jan Vishwas) दर्शन का मुख्य फोकस किस पर है?

ADecriminalizing minor technical and procedural defaults to promote ease of living and ease of doing businessCorrect Key
BIncreasing criminal penalties for ordinary traffic violations
CNationalizing all private manufacturing enterprises
DCentralizing all administrative decision-making in the Prime Minister's Office
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The Jan Vishwas framework focuses on trust-based governance by decriminalizing minor, technical offenses and replacing criminal penalties with civil penalties or administrative compounding to improve the ease of doing business.

Question 6 of 15Vice President's Secretariat / PIB (03 October 2026)

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) implemented in India is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the manufacture, sale, and consumption of goods and services across India. Under the Constitution of India, GST was introduced via which Constitutional Amendment Act?

भारत में लागू वस्तु एवं सेवा कर (GST) पूरे भारत में वस्तुओं और सेवाओं के निर्माण, बिक्री और उपभोग पर लगाया जाने वाला एक व्यापक अप्रत्यक्ष कर है। भारत के संविधान के तहत, GST को किस संवैधानिक संशोधन अधिनियम के माध्यम से पेश किया गया था?

A101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016Correct Key
B103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019
C99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014
D105th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2021
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 paved the way for the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, restructuring the indirect tax federal architecture.

Question 7 of 15Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change / PIB (03 October 2026)

Wildlife Week in India is traditionally celebrated across the country during which period of the year?

भारत में वन्यजीव सप्ताह पारंपरिक रूप से वर्ष की किस अवधि के दौरान मनाया जाता है?

A2nd to 8th OctoberCorrect Key
B1st to 7th June
C15th to 21st August
D20th to 26th November
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Wildlife Week is celebrated annually across India from October 2nd to 8th to raise awareness for the preservation and protection of the country's rich flora and fauna.

Question 8 of 15Current Affairs — September 07, 2026

With reference to the volcanic activity and geography of Indonesia, consider the following statements: 1. Indonesia lies directly along the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it one of the most seismically and volcanically active regions in the world. 2. All active volcanoes in Indonesia are currently placed under the highest national alert status. 3. Mount Anak Krakatau is among the Indonesian volcanoes currently elevated to the second-highest alert status. Which of the statements given above are correct?

इंडोनेशिया की ज्वालामुखी गतिविधि और भूगोल के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. इंडोनेशिया सीधे प्रशांत रिंग ऑफ फायर के साथ स्थित है, जो इसे दुनिया के सबसे अधिक भूकंपीय और ज्वालामुखी सक्रिय क्षेत्रों में से एक बनाता है। 2. इंडोनेशिया के सभी सक्रिय वर्तमान में सर्वोच्च राष्ट्रीय चेतावनी स्थिति के तहत रखे गए हैं। 3. माउंट अनाक क्राकाटाउ उन इंडोनेशियाई ज्वालामुखियों में से एक है जो वर्तमान में दूसरे सबसे उच्च चेतावनी स्तर पर हैं। उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-से सही हैं?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 onlyCorrect Key
D1, 2 and 3
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• Statement 1 is correct: Indonesia is situated directly on the Pacific Ring of Fire, hosting hundreds of volcanoes. • Statement 2 is incorrect: Only five of Indonesia's active volcanoes are currently at the second-highest alert status, not all active volcanoes. • Statement 3 is correct: Mount Anak Krakatau is one of the active volcanoes listed under the second-highest alert status.

Question 9 of 15Ministry of Electronics & IT / PIB (03 October 2026)

What is the primary purpose of 'Post-Quantum Cryptography' (PQC) in digital infrastructure?

डिजिटल बुनियादी ढांचे में 'पोस्ट-क्वांटम क्रिप्टोग्राफी' (PQC) का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य क्या है?

ATo develop cryptographic algorithms that are secure against both classical and quantum computersCorrect Key
BTo accelerate quantum processor clock speeds beyond teraflops
CTo encrypt fiber optic cables using thermal radiation
DTo replace standard Wi-Fi routers with quantum entangled receivers
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Post-Quantum Cryptography refers to cryptographic algorithms designed to be secure against cryptographic attacks by quantum computers, which could otherwise break conventional public-key encryption.

Question 10 of 15Vice President's Secretariat / PIB (03 October 2026)

The Self-Help Group (SHG) movement in India, combined with initiatives like 'Lakhpati Didis', is primarily aimed at achieving which developmental goal?

भारत में स्वयं सहायता समूह (SHG) आंदोलन, 'लखपति दीदी' जैसी पहलों के साथ, मुख्य रूप से किस विकासात्मक लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने के लिए है?

AEnhancing rural women's economic empowerment, financial inclusion, and sustainable household livelihoodsCorrect Key
BRegulating urban corporate stock exchanges
CAdministering national defense procurement contracts
DManaging interstate hydroelectric power grids
Explanation & Analytical Context:

SHG networks and Lakhpati Didi initiatives focus on empowering rural women economically by fostering micro-enterprises, financial literacy, and sustainable income generation.

Question 11 of 15Ministry of Communications / PIB Release ID: 2307116 — September 06, 2026

Which specific inter-governmental organization headquartered in Bangkok serves as a specialized regional union of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and includes 32 member countries?

बैंकॉक में मुख्यालय वाला कौन सा विशिष्ट अंतर-सरकारी संगठन यूनिवर्सल पोस्टल यूनियन (UPU) के एक विशेष क्षेत्रीय संघ के रूप में कार्य करता है और इसमें 32 सदस्य देश शामिल हैं?

AAsian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU)Correct Key
BWorld Postal Consultative Forum (WPCF)
CAsia Postal Cooperation Alliance (APCA)
DInternational Postal Services Union (IPSU)
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• Headquartered in Bangkok, the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) is an inter-governmental organization of 32 member countries operating as a regional union of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).

Question 12 of 15General Geography / Principles of Cartography (08 September 2026)

What is the scientific study, practice, and art of making and analyzing maps called?

मानचित्रों के निर्माण और विश्लेषण के वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन, अभ्यास और कला को क्या कहा जाता है?

ACartographyCorrect Key
BTopography
CDemography
DGeodesy
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• Cartography is the scientific study and practice of making maps, combining science, aesthetics, and technique to accurately communicate spatial information.

Question 13 of 15Ministry of Jal Shakti / PIB (03 October 2026)

What is the primary objective of the 'Jal Arpan' initiative under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0?

जल जीवन मिशन 2.0 के तहत 'जल अर्पण' पहल का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य क्या है?

AFormal handover of completed rural water supply schemes to Gram Panchayats and Village Water & Sanitation Committees for community ownershipCorrect Key
BDirect financial cash transfers to rural households for installing private borewells
CConstruction of mega dams across interstate river basins
DPrivatization of urban water distribution networks
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Jal Arpan represents a key reform under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 involving the formal handover of completed rural water supply schemes to Gram Panchayats and VWSCs to ensure sustainable community-led management.

Question 14 of 15PIB Backgrounder / Ministry of Home Affairs / PIB Release ID: 2307094 — September 2026 (September 06, 2026)

The second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP-II), approved to cover international land borders beyond the northern border, was formally launched from which village?

उत्तरी सीमा से परे अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्थलीय सीमाओं को कवर करने के लिए स्वीकृत वाइब्रेंट विलेजेस प्रोग्राम के दूसरे चरण (VVP-II) को औपचारिक रूप से किस गांव से लॉन्च किया गया था?

AKibithoo, Arunachal Pradesh
BNathanpur, AssamCorrect Key
CMana, Uttarakhand
DKargil, Ladakh
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• VVP-II was formally launched on February 20, 2026, at Nathanpur village in the Cachar district of Assam, carrying an outlay of ₹6,839 crore.

Question 15 of 15Ministry of Home Affairs / PIB Release ID: 2307200 — September 06, 2026

According to Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah's press conference in Panaji, what is the official nomenclature of the integrated database and digital framework created for tracking narcotics offenders?

पणजी में केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री श्री अमित शाह के संवाददाता सम्मेलन के अनुसार, मादक पदार्थों के अपराधियों को ट्रैक करने के लिए बनाए गए एकीकृत डेटाबेस और डिजिटल ढांचे का आधिकारिक नाम क्या है?

ABHARATPOL Portal
BNIDAAN PortalCorrect Key
CMANAS Helpline Database
DNCORD Integrated Grid
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• A national database of narcotics offenders was specifically created through the NIDAAN portal, while BHARATPOL was established for tracking international and inter-state fugitives.