1. Which of the following was NOT cited as a reason for FPI selling of Indian equities in October 2026?
Answer: D. The reasons cited were elevated crude prices, a stronger dollar and higher US bond yields; a repo rate cut was not mentioned.
2. The National Steel Policy 2017 had targeted what crude steel capacity by 2030?
Answer: C. NSP 2017 aimed at 300 MT capacity and 160 kg per capita use by 2030; the new draft raises the goal to 604 MT by 2047.
3. The 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group are scheduled for which dates?
Answer: B. The IMF lists the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok from Monday 12 October to Sunday 18 October 2026.
4. The four-lane Madurai Ring Road inaugurated during the PM's Tamil Nadu visit in October 2026 is part of which national highway?
Answer: C. The 30 km four-lane Madurai Ring Road section lies on NH-744A, part of highway works worth about ₹3,700 crore.
5. How many lighthouse visitors were recorded in India in 2024-25?
Answer: D. Visitors rose from about 4 lakh in 2014 to 18.63 lakh in 2024-25 as 75 lighthouses were opened to tourists.
6. As of 31 August 2026, about how many FRA claims had been rejected across India?
Answer: D. MoTA data showed over 18 lakh claims rejected, with about 11 lakh still pending.
7. Which agencies may procure 100% of tur, urad and masur from 2025-26 to 2028-29?
Answer: B. NCCF and NAFED are authorised to buy the entire offered quantity of these three pulses for four years.
8. During continuous updation of electoral rolls, how many Form-7 applications can one elector file per month?
Answer: C. The Election Commission capped filings at five per month during continuous updation, online or offline.
9. A study by which Supreme Court body preceded the Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being?
Answer: B. The Centre for Research and Planning studied the well-being of District Judiciary officers.
10. According to UNICEF, roughly how many child marriages have been averted over the past 25 years?
Answer: C. UNICEF estimates about 68 million child marriages were averted in 25 years; 650 million refers to women married as children.
11. How many votes did India cast in the IPU presidential election at the 153rd Assembly in Arusha?
Answer: C. India had three votes, cast by Harivansh, Anurag Singh Thakur and Kamaljeet Sehrawat.
12. Exercise INDRA 2026 between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy is scheduled for which dates?
Answer: C. The Ministry of Defence said INDRA 2026 runs from 13 to 18 October 2026 at Vladivostok.
13. Which of these countries was NOT among the seven participating nations in Tarang Shakti 2026?
Answer: C. Participants were Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, UAE and USA; Japan was not listed.
14. Keylong, chosen for ICMR's first dedicated high-altitude medicine centre, lies in which district?
Answer: D. Keylong is in Lahaul & Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, where ICMR-CHAMP is being set up.
15. What is the approved outlay of the National Quantum Mission (2023-24 to 2030-31)?
Answer: B. The Union Cabinet approved the mission on 19 April 2023 with an outlay of ₹6,003.65 crore.