1. The UN International Day of Non-Violence, observed on 2 October, was established by the General Assembly in which year?
Answer: C. UNGA resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 2007 created the day to honour Gandhi's birthday.
2. Which professional banking qualification does new RBI Executive Director Sudhakar Malli hold?
Answer: C. Besides a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Malli is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).
3. India's foreign currency assets stood at what level in the week ended 25 September 2026?
Answer: B. FCA fell by $15.5 billion to $615.4 billion, per RBI data released on 2 October 2026.
4. Project Jagrook was launched by SEBI alongside which event?
Answer: B. SEBI rolled out Project Jagrook, its investor awareness initiative, alongside World Investor Week 2026.
5. According to the Finance Ministry's review released on 1 October 2026, India's FY27 exports could approach which level?
Answer: C. Goods and services exports were nearly $400 billion in five months, so the full-year total could approach $1 trillion.
6. Who launched Special Campaign 6.0 on 2 October 2026?
Answer: B. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the campaign on 2 October 2026.
7. Revised exempted FASTag rules give a 3-year validity to persons with disability in which range?
Answer: B. From 2 October 2026, persons with 40-69% disability get 3-year validity; 70-100% get 5 years.
8. In VB-G RAM G, what does 'G' in brackets at the end stand for?
Answer: B. The full name is Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen).
9. Among the 28 Ladakh features newly marked on Survey of India maps, Guru Rinpoche is the name of a:
Answer: D. MHA's list names Guru Rinpoche as a lake, alongside Yangpa River and Shkorga Valley.
10. The Koot-Kaparan limestone block auctioned in J&K has been explored up to which stage?
Answer: D. Koot-Kaparan is at G-4 stage, while Wantrag is at G-3.
11. Which ministry implements the scheme for the PCR Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act?
Answer: C. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment funds States/UTs to implement both Acts.
12. In which month of 2026 did India amend its Foreign Trade Policy to restrict imports made using forced labour?
Answer: C. Goyal said India amended its Foreign Trade Policy in July 2026 to restrict such imports.
13. Over what period will the G7's release of up to 100 million barrels of oil, agreed in October 2026, take place?
Answer: D. The release of up to 100 million barrels is to be spread over four months, with IEA coordination.
14. Which Union Minister of State addressed the Naval Commanders' Conference 2026 (second edition) on semiconductors, AI and quantum technology?
Answer: B. MoS for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasad spoke on domestic capability in semiconductors, AI and quantum technology.
15. Under which project was a tigress released in Buxa on 2 October 2026?
Answer: B. The release was part of the Tiger Augmentation and Recovery Project, run since 2018.