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PIB Daily Current Affairs Test — October 11, 2026

Official PIB & UPSC Daily Current Affairs timed test for October 11, 2026. 15 high-yield MCQs (5 multi-statement analytical + 10 factual) sourced from Press Information Bureau and national developments with verified explanations.

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Coverage: 10 October 2026Press Information Bureau (PIB)Daily Executive Brief

Daily PIB Summary — 10 October 2026

1. Youth Empowerment & Nation-Building: Fit India & Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports spearheaded nationwide campaigns emphasizing physical fitness, youth leadership, and substance-abuse prevention under the banner of Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat. Marking the successful conclusion of Month 1 of the 100-Weekly Sankalp Abhiyan ('My Health, My Pride'), the nationwide Yuva Sanwad Mela engaged 1,06,855 participants across 200 designated institutions, featuring 509 interactive youth dialogues, 396 awareness kiosks, and 587 cultural performances MY Bharat–NSS Concludes First Month. Building on this momentum, the 94th Fit India Sunday on Cycle in Varanasi united citizens, sporting icons, and youth under the theme of an active lifestyle and drug-free nation Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Lead 94th Fit India Sunday. Furthermore, the MY Bharat Youth Convention at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) mobilized young achievers, sportspersons, and digital creators to act as active ambassadors for Viksit Bharat@2047, aligning demographic dividends with core constitutional values of discipline, social responsibility, and national development [Youth Must Become Ambassadors of Viksit Bharat](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2321808].

2. International Cooperation: BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026

Under India's BRICS Chairship, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat is hosting the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad. Designed as a non-competitive, collaborative platform, the event brings together delegations from BRICS member and partner nations—including Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Africa, and the UAE—to showcase indigenous sporting practices such as *Mallakhamb*, *Yogasana*, *Kalaripayattu*, *Capoeira*, *Wushu*, and *Sambo*. This initiative fosters cultural exchange, heritage preservation, and people-to-people diplomacy in adherence with India's foreign policy commitment to multilateral cooperation and South-South solidarity [BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2321660].

3. Agricultural Development: Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)

Marking its first anniversary, the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)—approved by the Union Cabinet and launched to transform 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts—has demonstrated remarkable progress across its core objectives. Implemented through the convergence of 36 Central schemes across 11 Ministries, State schemes, and private sector participation, the scheme tracks district performance through 121 indicators (74 output and 47 outcome indicators) via the official dashboard PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. Institutional governance follows a robust three-tier structure: District-level committees headed by District Collectors, State-level committees led by Chief Secretaries, and National committees overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Significant improvements have been recorded, with the average composite score across 100 districts rising from 18.85 in April 2026 to 46.89 in August 2026. Grassroots success stories include Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) achieving local value addition, smart solar irrigation (such as IPM-based cumin cultivation in Jaisalmer), and export-oriented copra processing (Tumakuru), translating district-level administrative convergence into enhanced farmer incomes and sustainable agricultural productivity [Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2321731].

Archived MCQs & Explanations (15 Questions)

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
Question 1 of 15Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises / PIB (10 October 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding Khadi and Village Industries (KVI): 1. Hand spinning remains a key distinguishing feature between Khadi and standard handloom products. 2. Women account for a substantial majority of artisans engaged in Khadi production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

खादी और ग्राम उद्योग (KVI) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. हाथ से कताई खादी और मानक हथकरघा उत्पादों के बीच एक प्रमुख भिन्नता बनी हुई है। 2. खादी उत्पादन में लगे कारीगरों में महिलाओं का बहुमत 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. Hand spinning is unique to Khadi, and women make up around 80% of the half-million Khadi artisans, championing economic empowerment.

Question 2 of 15Ministry of Defence / PIB (10 October 2026)

According to recent official data presented by the Ministry of Defence, India's defence exports reached a milestone figure in the financial year 2025-26. What was this recorded export volume?

रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा प्रस्तुत हालिया आधिकारिक आंकड़ों के अनुसार, वित्त वर्ष 2025-26 में भारत का रक्षा निर्यात किस मील के पत्थर आंकड़े पर पहुंच गया?

A₹15,000 crore
B₹21,000 crore
C₹38,424 croreCorrect Key
D₹50,000 crore
Explanation & Analytical Context:

India's defence exports reached a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, registering growth of over 60% compared to the previous financial year.

Question 3 of 15Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (10 October 2026)

The BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 are being organized under the Chairship of which country?

ब्रिक्स पारंपरिक और स्वदेशी खेल प्रदर्शन खेल 2026 किस देश की अध्यक्षता में आयोजित किए जा रहे हैं?

ABrazil
BSouth Africa
CIndiaCorrect Key
DRussia
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 are organized at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, under India's BRICS Chairship to foster cultural exchange, heritage preservation, and people-to-people cooperation.

Question 4 of 15MeitY / Ministry of Communications / PIB Dossier (10 October 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding digital public infrastructure, AI frameworks, and technology initiatives highlighted in recent official releases: 1. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework emphasizes responsible processing and protection of personal data in digital ecosystems. 2. Bhashini initiative leverages artificial intelligence and language technologies to bridge digital divides across Indian languages. 3. The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) develops national standards covering AI fairness, robustness, and incident reporting. Which of the statements given above are correct?

हाल की आधिकारिक विज्ञप्तियों में हाइलाइट किए गए डिजिटल सार्वजनिक बुनियादी ढांचे, AI फ्रेमवर्क और प्रौद्योगिकी पहलों के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. डिजिटल व्यक्तिगत डेटा संरक्षण (DPDP) फ्रेमवर्क डिजिटल पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र में व्यक्तिगत डेटा के जिम्मेदार प्रसंस्करण और संरक्षण पर जोर देता है। 2. भाषिनी पहल भारतीय भाषाओं में डिजिटल विभाजनों को पाटने के लिए कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता और भाषा प्रौद्योगिकियों का लाभ उठाती है। 3. दूरसंचार इंजीनियरिंग केंद्र (TEC) AI निष्पक्षता, मजबूती और घटना रिपोर्टिंग को कवर करने वाले राष्ट्रीय मानक विकसित करता है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन से कथन सही हैं?

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

All three statements are correct. DPDP regulates data processing, Bhashini promotes multilingual digital inclusion, and TEC sets national standards for AI systems.

Question 5 of 15Ministry of Defence (10 October 2026)

Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) like 'Shreyas' are primarily designed to enhance which capabilities for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard?

'श्रेयस' जैसे नेक्स्ट जेनरेशन ऑफशोर पेट्रोल वेसेल्स (NGOPVs) मुख्य रूप से भारतीय नौसेना और तटरक्षक बल के लिए किस क्षमता को बढ़ाने के लिए डिज़ाइन किए गए हैं?

ADeep-sea submarine cable laying
BSurveillance, maritime interdiction, protection of offshore assets, and patrol operationsCorrect Key
CIntercontinental ballistic missile testing
DCommercial cargo container transport
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) enhance maritime surveillance, coastal security, anti-piracy patrolling, search and rescue, and the protection of offshore national economic assets.

Question 6 of 15Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation / PIB (10 October 2026)

The draft guideline for the compilation of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) estimates by the expenditure approach with base year 2022-23 has been released by which of the following organizations?

आधार वर्ष 2022-23 के साथ व्यय दृष्टिकोण द्वारा सकल राज्य घरेलू उत्पाद (GSDP) अनुमानों के संकलन के लिए मसौदा दिशानिर्देश निम्नलिखित में से किस संगठन द्वारा जारी किया गया है?

AReserve Bank of India (RBI)
BNITI Aayog
CNational Statistics Office (NSO), MoSPICorrect Key
DSecurities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) prepared and released the draft guideline for GSDP compilation by the expenditure approach.

Question 7 of 15PIB Backgrounder on Next-Gen GST Reforms (10 October 2026)

With reference to the structural and process reforms recommended by the 57th GST Council, consider the following statements: 1. The GST Council proposed the creation of an optional Annual Return Quarterly Payment (ARQP) scheme for taxpayers with aggregate turnover up to ₹5 crore supplying exclusively to unregistered persons. 2. The threshold for criminal prosecution under Section 132 of the CGST Act was recommended to be raised from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore. 3. Interstate interception and detention of goods conveyances in transit can now be routinely executed by any state enforcement team regardless of where the supplier is registered. Which of the statements given above are correct?

57वीं जीएसटी परिषद द्वारा अनुशंसित संरचनात्मक और प्रक्रिया सुधारों के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. जीएसटी परिषद ने केवल अपंजीकृत व्यक्तियों को आपूर्ति करने वाले ₹5 करोड़ तक के कुल टर्नओवर वाले करदाताओं के लिए एक वैकल्पिक वार्षिक रिटर्न त्रैमासिक भुगतान (ARQP) योजना के निर्माण का प्रस्ताव रखा। 2. CGST अधिनियम की धारा 132 के तहत आपराधिक अभियोजन के लिए सीमा को ₹1 करोड़ से बढ़ाकर ₹5 करोड़ करने की सिफारिश की गई थी। 3. पारगमन में माल वाहक की अंतर-राज्यीय अवरोधन और हिरासत अब किसी भी राज्य प्रवर्तन टीम द्वारा नियमित रूप से निष्पादित की जा सकती है, भले ही आपूर्तिकर्ता कहाँ पंजीकृत हो। 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 inspection and seizure action can only be taken if the supplier or recipient is located in the State where interception takes place, preventing arbitrary transit state seizures.

Question 8 of 15Ministry of Defence & Ministry of Science & Technology (10 October 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding India's defense production and scientific research initiatives: 1. Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) are commissioned to boost maritime surveillance and offshore asset protection. 2. Exercise Tarang Shakti is India's prominent multilateral air exercise aimed at enhancing international military cooperation. 3. Scientific policy initiatives emphasize achieving technological self-reliance and strategic sovereignty by the year 2047. Which of the statements given above are correct?

भारत के रक्षा उत्पादन और वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान पहलों के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. नेक्स्ट जेनरेशन ऑफशोर पेट्रोल वेसेल्स (NGOPVs) को समुद्री निगरानी और अपतटीय संपत्ति सुरक्षा को बढ़ावा देने के लिए कमीशन किया जाता है। 2. अभ्यास तरंग शक्ति अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सैन्य सहयोग को बढ़ाने के उद्देश्य से भारत का प्रमुख बहुपक्षीय वायु अभ्यास है। 3. वैज्ञानिक नीति पहल वर्ष 2047 तक तकनीकी आत्मनिर्भरता और रणनीतिक संप्रभुता प्राप्त करने पर जोर देती हैं। उपर्युक्त में से कौन से कथन सही हैं?

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

All three statements are correct. NGOPVs strengthen naval patrol capabilities, Tarang Shakti is India's multilateral air exercise, and national scientific roadmaps target strategic sovereignty and self-reliance by 2047.

Question 9 of 15Ministry of Cooperation Review Workshop PIB (10 October 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding recent cooperative sector initiatives and the World's Largest Grain Storage Plan: 1. The Ministry of Cooperation is exploring alternative farmer-centric financing models such as pledge finance utilizing decentralised storage facilities to complement the Minimum Support Price (MSP) framework. 2. National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) and Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) operate strictly as state-level agricultural bodies without interstate cooperative mandates. 3. PACS computerisation scheme targets completion of its first phase components alongside mandatory audit reconciliations. Which of the statements given above are correct?

हाल की सहकारी क्षेत्र की पहलों और दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी अनाज भंडारण योजना के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. सहकारिता मंत्रालय न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य (MSP) ढांचे के पूरक के लिए विकेंद्रीकृत भंडारण सुविधाओं का उपयोग करते हुए गिरवी वित्त जैसे वैकल्पिक किसान-केंद्रित वित्तपोषण मॉडल की खोज कर रहा है। 2. नेशनल कोऑपरेटिव ऑर्गेनिक्स लिमिटेड (NCOL) और भारतीय बीज सहकारी समिति लिमिटेड (BBSSL) अंतर-राज्यीय सहकारी जनादेश के बिना पूरी तरह से राज्य-स्तरीय कृषि निकायों के रूप में काम करती हैं। 3. PACS कम्प्यूटरीकरण योजना का लक्ष्य अनिवार्य लेखा परीक्षा मिलान के साथ अपने पहले चरण के घटकों को पूरा करना है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन से कथन सही हैं?

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

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because NCOL, NCEL, and BBSSL are national-level cooperative societies established to aggregate produce and expand market access nationwide.

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

The IndiaAI Mission aims to bolster domestic AI capabilities. What is the approximate financial outlay approved for the mission as cited in government policy frameworks?

IndiaAI मिशन का उद्देश्य घरेलू AI क्षमताओं को बढ़ावा देना है। सरकारी नीति ढाँचों के अनुसार इस मिशन के लिए स्वीकृत अनुमानित वित्तीय परिव्यय कितना है?

A₹5,000 crore
B₹10,000+ croreCorrect Key
C₹25,000 crore
D₹50,000 crore
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The IndiaAI Mission operates with an outlay of over ₹10,000 crore to scale compute infrastructure, datasets, and sovereign AI models.

Question 11 of 15Ministry of Defence (10 October 2026)

Exercise Tarang Shakti is best described as which type of defense engagement?

अभ्यास तरंग शक्ति को किस प्रकार की रक्षा भागीदारी के रूप में सबसे अच्छी तरह वर्णित किया गया है?

AIndia's multilateral international air exerciseCorrect Key
BAn exclusive domestic artillery training exercise
CA bilateral naval exercise between India and Russia
DA coast guard anti-smuggling drill in the Arabian Sea
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Exercise Tarang Shakti is India's landmark multilateral air exercise designed to foster interoperability, operational synergy, and strategic cooperation with friendly foreign air forces.

Question 12 of 15Ministry of Corporate Affairs (10 October 2026)

Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in India are mandated or encouraged to undertake CSR activities aligned with national developmental priorities under guidelines issued by which department?

भारत में केंद्रीय सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र के उद्यमों (CPSEs) को किस विभाग द्वारा जारी दिशा-निर्देशों के तहत राष्ट्रीय विकास प्राथमिकताओं के साथ संरेखित CSR गतिविधियों को शुरू करने के लिए अनिवार्य या प्रोत्साहित किया जाता है?

ADepartment of Public Enterprises (DPE)Correct Key
BDepartment of Expenditure
CDepartment of Economic Affairs
DDepartment of Financial Services
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) issues guidelines for CPSEs regarding Corporate Social Responsibility, including the adoption of aspirational districts for focused developmental interventions.

Question 13 of 15Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (10 October 2026)

Varanasi (Kashi), where major national cleanliness, fitness, and youth conventions are frequently hosted, is situated on the banks of which major river?

वाराणसी (काशी), जहां प्रमुख राष्ट्रीय स्वच्छता, फिटनेस और युवा सम्मेलन आयोजित किए जाते हैं, किस प्रमुख नदी के तट पर स्थित है?

AYamuna River
BGanga RiverCorrect Key
CSaryu River
DSon River
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Varanasi is situated on the left bank of the Ganga River and serves as a major cultural, spiritual, and educational hub in Uttar Pradesh.

Question 14 of 15Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / PIB (10 October 2026)

The 'Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan' (Accessible India Campaign) is a nationwide flagship campaign launched by which department to achieve universal accessibility?

सार्वभौमिक पहुंच प्राप्त करने के लिए 'सुगम्य भारत अभियान' (एक्सेसिबल इंडिया कैंपेन) किस विभाग द्वारा शुरू किया गया एक राष्ट्रव्यापी प्रमुख अभियान है?

ADepartment of School Education and Literacy
BDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)Correct Key
CDepartment of Social Welfare (States)
DMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan was launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Question 15 of 15Ministry of Corporate Affairs (10 October 2026)

Under the Companies Act, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) provisions apply to companies meeting specific thresholds based on which of the following financial criteria?

कंपन्या अधिनियम के तहत, कॉर्पोरेट सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्व (CSR) के प्रावधान निम्नलिखित में से किस वित्तीय मानदंड पर आधारित विशिष्ट सीमाओं को पूरा करने वाली कंपनियों पर लागू होते हैं?

ANet worth, turnover, or net profit thresholdsCorrect Key
BForeign direct investment inflows only
CNumber of retail shareholders exceeding one million
DTotal sovereign bond holdings
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 mandates CSR for companies meeting net worth, turnover, or net profit criteria, directing funds toward developmental and community welfare activities.