1. HDFC Bank's total deposits as of 30 September 2026 stood at about:
Answer: B. HDFC Bank's deposits were ₹33.27 trillion, up 18.8% year-on-year; ₹32.2 trillion was its gross advances.
2. Kaizad Bharucha joined HDFC Bank in which year?
Answer: C. Bharucha joined HDFC Bank in October 1995; he became Deputy MD in 2023.
3. India's forex reserves as of 9 October 2026 stood at about:
Answer: D. Reserves fell by $8.58 billion in the week to $726.02 billion on 9 October 2026.
4. Where is the next IMFC meeting expected to be held in April 2027?
Answer: D. The IMFC said its next meeting is expected in April 2027 in Washington, DC.
5. In 2019, the Centre capped trade margins on how many cancer drugs?
Answer: C. The 2019 cap covered 42 cancer drugs and gave annual savings of ₹984 crore across 526 brands.
6. PM CARES for Children Scheme, now linked to Aadhaar authentication for scholarships, was launched on which date?
Answer: B. The scheme was launched on 29 May 2021 for children orphaned by COVID-19.
7. Which officials are tasked with smooth organisation of Khet Bachao Abhiyan at the district level?
Answer: C. District Collectors were directed to ensure smooth organisation and effective implementation.
8. FSSAI has proposed an MRL of 50 mg/kg in tea for which pesticide?
Answer: C. Imidacloprid's proposed limit is 50 mg/kg, set with reference to Codex standards.
9. Under current infant nutrition rules, which carbohydrate sources are preferred?
Answer: B. Lactose and glucose polymers are preferred; sucrose and fructose are allowed only within limits.
10. Instead of a blanket internet ban for children, the Supreme Court suggested which measure?
Answer: B. The court suggested parental consent and a child mode, and called universal age verification an overreach.
11. Before the Leh bench, Ladakh residents filing writ petitions usually had to travel to which cities?
Answer: B. The Leh bench lets residents seek relief locally instead of travelling to Srinagar or Jammu.
12. Which of these is NOT among the seven Ladakh districts to get hill councils in 2026?
Answer: E. The seven districts are Leh, Kargil, Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar and Drass; Anantnag is in Jammu and Kashmir.
13. On which date did Trump sign the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act?
Answer: C. Trump signed the Act on 18 September 2026 and waived its key provisions on 16 October.
14. Who delivered India's statement rejecting the UN Special Rapporteur's report on youth freedoms?
Answer: B. First Secretary Anuj Swarup of India's Permanent Mission to the UN delivered the national statement.
15. What is the approximate current size of India's space economy, as stated by Jitendra Singh in October 2026?
Answer: B. He said the space economy is about USD 9 billion now and may reach USD 40-45 billion in 7-8 years.