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Current Affairs Test — October 07, 2026

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Coverage: 06 October 2026Press Information Bureau (PIB)Daily Executive Brief

Daily PIB Summary — 06 October 2026

1. Governance & Policy: Cabinet Decisions & Institutional Frameworks

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Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA): The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of ITLA as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to function as the national apex body for multi-modal transport planning, research, technical appraisal of projects costing ₹500 crore or more, and data analytics [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319529].

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SME Growth Fund (SGF): The Cabinet committed ₹10,000 crore to establish the SGF as an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) to provide long-term patient growth equity capital for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing, services, and industrial clusters in Tier-II/III cities [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319532].

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Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ): Asia’s first TMZ is being established in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, with 100% central financial support of ₹493 crore, attracting investment proposals exceeding ₹5,500 crore and projected to create 18,000+ jobs [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319793].

2. Science, Technology & Space

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High-Altitude Platform (HAPS): DRDO successfully conducted flight trials of the indigenously developed HAPS, attaining an altitude of 21 km AMSL and maintaining station at 20 km AMSL for over 30 minutes [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319551].

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Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP): DRDO completed the maiden live jump of the AHAP at Nyoma (16,000 feet AMSL), demonstrating its tactical utility for high-altitude mass drops [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319589].

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Indo-Swiss Science & Technology Cooperation: India and Switzerland strengthened strategic cooperation, with Switzerland earmarking CHF 45 million to support the new Indo-Swiss Research Framework (ISRF) [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319563].

3. Economy, Infrastructure & Social Development

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National Telemedicine Service (eSanjeevani): Crossed a landmark 50 crore (500 million) teleconsultations, with women accounting for 57.14% of total utilization and 40.15% from citizens aged 46 and above [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319427].

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Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB–G RAM G): The Ministry of Rural Development notified 375 permissible works (a 41% expansion over previous frameworks), categorized under Water Security, Core Rural Infrastructure, Livelihoods, and Disaster Preparedness [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319426].

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Index of Services Production (ISP): MoSPI released an Approach Paper to expand ISP scope and coverage to 78.4% of total services GVA by integrating Education, Health, and Public Administration [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319661].

4. Defense, Security & Environment

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Indigenous Fleet Support Ship (FSS): Raksha Mantri launched the first indigenous FSS ‘Surya’ at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, designed with capacity to support naval task forces in distant waters [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319481].

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CAQM Compliance Mandate: The Commission for Air Quality Management mandated the installation of PTZ cameras at all NCR industrial units by October 31, 2026, for real-time monitoring of fuel consumption and compliance [https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319694].

Archived MCQs & Explanations (15 Questions)

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)

Question 1 of 15Ministry of Defence / PIB (05 October 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding Fleet Support Ships (FSS) being built for the Indian Navy: 1. They are designed to replenish warships at sea, extending the Navy's operational reach. 2. They are being constructed indigenously at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

भारतीय नौसेना के लिए बनाए जा रहे फ्लीट सपोर्ट शिप्स (FSS) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. इन्हें समुद्र में युद्धपोतों को फिर से ईंधन और रसद आपूर्ति करने के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया है, जिससे नौसेना की परिचालन पहुंच का विस्तार होता है। 2. इनका निर्माण स्वदेशी रूप से हिंदुस्तान शिपयार्ड लिमिटेड (HSL), विशाखापत्तनम में किया जा रहा है। उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन सा/से सही है/हैं?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2Correct Key

DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation & Analytical Context:

Both statements are correct. Fleet Support Ships are vital logistical support vessels being built indigenously at HSL Visakhapatnam for the Indian Navy.

Question 2 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 3 of 15Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions / PIB (05 October 2026)

Special Campaign 6.0, aimed at institutionalising Swachhata, reducing pendency, and promoting 'Waste to Wealth', is coordinated across Ministries by which nodal department?

स्वच्छता को संस्थागत बनाने, लंबित मामलों को कम करने और 'कचरे से धन' (Waste to Wealth) को बढ़ावा देने के उद्देश्य से विशेष अभियान 6.0 का समन्वय किस नोडल विभाग द्वारा किया जाता है?

ADepartment of Expenditure

BDepartment of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)Correct Key

CDepartment of Personnel and Training (DoPT)

DMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Explanation & Analytical Context:

DARPG serves as the nodal department for coordinating Special Campaign initiatives across the Government of India.

Question 4 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 5 of 15Ministry of Defence / PIB (05 October 2026)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Koraput Division, which recently marked a major manufacturing milestone of delivering its 2,000th aero-engine, is located in which state?

हिंदुस्तान एयरोनॉटिक्स लिमिटेड (HAL) की कोरापुट डिवीजन, जिसने हाल ही में अपने 2,000वें एयरो-इंजन की डिलीवरी का एक प्रमुख विनिर्माण मील का पत्थर हासिल किया है, किस राज्य में स्थित है?

AKarnataka

BMaharashtra

COdishaCorrect Key

DTamil Nadu

Explanation & Analytical Context:

HAL Koraput Division is located in Odisha and has been a cornerstone in aerospace and defence manufacturing.

Question 6 of 15Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation / PIB (05 October 2026)

The National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), which released its first-ever all-India findings, was conducted by which organization?

राष्ट्रीय घरेलू यात्रा सर्वेक्षण (NHTS), जिसने अपने पहले अखिल भारतीय निष्कर्ष जारी किए, किस संगठन द्वारा आयोजित किया गया था?

ANITI Aayog

BNational Statistics Office (NSO), MoSPICorrect Key

CMinistry of Road Transport and Highways

DNational Sample Survey Office under Ministry of Labour

Explanation & Analytical Context:

The first-ever National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) was conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

Question 7 of 15Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / PIB (05 October 2026)

'Swachhta Udyami Yojana' and 'National Fellowship for Scheduled Castes (NFSC)' are implemented with an objective to provide financial assistance and upliftment to vulnerable sections. These come under the administrative purview of which Ministry?

'स्वच्छता उद्यमी योजना' और 'अनुसूचित जातियों के लिए राष्ट्रीय फेलोशिप (NFSC)' कमजोर वर्गों को वित्तीय सहायता और उत्थान प्रदान करने के उद्देश्य से लागू की जाती हैं। ये किस मंत्रालय के प्रशासनिक क्षेत्राधिकार के अंतर्गत आती हैं?

AMinistry of Rural Development

BMinistry of Social Justice and EmpowermentCorrect Key

CMinistry of Tribal Affairs

DMinistry of Labour and Employment

Explanation & Analytical Context:

Both Swachhta Udyami Yojana and NFSC are administered under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Question 8 of 15Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways / PIB (05 October 2026)

National Waterway-2 (NW-2), which recently witnessed historic cargo movement from Bogibeel to Bangladesh, is established on which of the following river systems?

राष्ट्रीय जलमार्ग-2 (NW-2), जिस पर हाल ही में बोगीबील से बांग्लादेश के लिए ऐतिहासिक कार्गो आवाजाही देखी गई, निम्नलिखित में से किस नदी प्रणाली पर स्थापित है?

AGanga River

BBrahmaputra RiverCorrect Key

CBarak River

DTeesta River

Explanation & Analytical Context:

National Waterway-2 (NW-2) is located on the Brahmaputra River stretching from Sadiya to Dhubri.

Question 9 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 10 of 15Ministry of Communications / PIB (05 October 2026)

The 'Sanchar Saathi' portal and 'Chakshu' facility, often seen in news, are initiatives of which of the following Ministries?

समाचारों में देखा जाने वाला 'संचार साथी' पोर्टल और 'चक्षु' सुविधा, निम्नलिखित में से किस मंत्रालय की पहल हैं?

AMinistry of Home Affairs

BMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology

CMinistry of CommunicationsCorrect Key

DMinistry of Information and Broadcasting

Explanation & Analytical Context:

Sanchar Saathi and Chakshu are developed and managed by the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications.

Question 11 of 15Ministry of Communications / PIB (05 October 2026)

The India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, featuring the theme 'Scale Without Boundaries', marks which edition of the prestigious event?

इंडिया मोबाइल कांग्रेस (IMC) 2026, जिसकी थीम 'स्केल विदाउट बाउंड्रीज' है, इस प्रतिष्ठित आयोजन का कौन सा संस्करण है?

A5th Edition

B8th Edition

C10th EditionCorrect Key

D12th Edition

Explanation & Analytical Context:

IMC 2026 marks the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress, showcasing India's telecom and digital transformation.

Question 12 of 15Ministry of Law and Justice / PIB (05 October 2026)

Under the Constitution of India, who is empowered to appoint judges of the Supreme Court of India?

भारत के संविधान के तहत, भारत के उच्चतम न्यायालय के न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति करने के लिए कौन अधिकृत है?

AThe Chief Justice of India

BThe President of IndiaCorrect Key

CThe Prime Minister of India on the advice of the Law Minister

DThe Parliament of India by a special resolution

Explanation & Analytical Context:

Judges of the Supreme Court of India are appointed by the President of India under the Constitution after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and other judges as deemed necessary.

Question 13 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 14 of 15Ministry of New and Renewable Energy / PIB (05 October 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding wind energy development in India: 1. India crossed a cumulative wind energy capacity milestone with significant additions in recent years. 2. Windergy India is a prominent international trade fair and conference supporting the wind energy sector in India. 3. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) oversees national targets for renewable energy expansion including wind and solar. Which of the statements given above are correct?

भारत में पवन ऊर्जा विकास के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. भारत ने हाल के वर्षों में महत्वपूर्ण वृद्धि के साथ एक संचयी पवन ऊर्जा क्षमता मील का पत्थर पार कर लिया है। 2. विन्डरजी इंडिया (Windergy India) भारत में पवन ऊर्जा क्षेत्र का समर्थन करने वाला एक प्रमुख अंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यापार मेला और सम्मेलन है। 3. नवीन और नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा मंत्रालय (MNRE) पवन और सौर सहित नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा विस्तार के लिए राष्ट्रीय लक्ष्यों की देखरेख करता है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3Correct Key

Explanation & Analytical Context:

All statements are correct. India's wind capacity has expanded rapidly, supported by MNRE policies and platforms like Windergy India.

Question 15 of 15National Current Affairs — August 2026

What is the newly expanded sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India following the passage of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026?

सुप्रीम कोर्ट (न्यायाधीशों की संख्या) संशोधन विधेयक, 2026 पारित होने के बाद भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की नई विस्तारित स्वीकृत संख्या क्या है?

A31 judges

B34 judges

C38 judgesCorrect Key

D42 judges

Explanation & Analytical Context:

• Parliament passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, raising the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges.

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