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1) In news, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a US$150 million loan agreement with which institution to expand affordable housing finance for low-income women in India?

(a) National Housing Bank

(b) IIFL Home Finance Limited

(c) Asian Development Bank

(d) MUFG Bank Ltd.

(e) Housing and Urban Development Corporation

 

2) In news, the ₹1 trillion Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub, covering 201 clusters across 10 districts, is being implemented in which state?

(a) Telangana

(b) Karnataka

(c) Andhra Pradesh

(d) Tamil Nadu

(e) Odisha

3) The expanded Vetri Payanam Thittam, formerly known as Vidiyal Payanam Thittam, was launched by which state government?

(a) Kerala Government

(b) Karnataka Government

(c) Telangana Government

(d) Andhra Pradesh Government

(e) Tamil Nadu Government

4) How many places and geographical features in Ladakh have been officially identified using standard names on the Survey of India official map?

(a) 18

(b) 22

(c) 25

(d) 28

(e) 32

5) What is the estimated cost approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) Project to be implemented by Delhi Police?

(a) ₹1,289.52 crore

(b) ₹1,489.52 crore

(c) ₹1,689.52 crore

(d) ₹1,889.52 crore

(e) ₹1,789.52 crore

6) In news, the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) Scheme aims to facilitate the evacuation of up to how much renewable energy across States and Union Territories?

(a) 100 GW

(b) 115 GW

(c) 135 GW

(d) 145 GW

(e) 150 GW

7) Recently, India has added five new sites to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage, taking the country’s total number of sites on the Tentative List to how many?

(a) 78

(b) 72

(c) 75

(d) 88

(e) 80

8) Which traditional musical instrument of Jharkhand has received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag, recognising its distinctive cultural and geographical identity?

(a) Nagara

(b) Mandar

(c) Dholak

(d) Tasha

(e) Madal

9) Under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, which state received the highest allocation among the 10 states for which sanction letters were handed over?

(a) Haryana

(b) Chhattisgarh

(c) West Bengal

(d) Arunachal Pradesh

(e) Bihar

10) In news, the Dengue Early Warning System developed by scientists at the Institute of Advanced Virology, Kerala, uses machine learning, epidemiological data and weather variables to generate forecasts at which level?

(a) State level

(b) National level

(c) District level

(d) Village level

(e) International level

11) As per the news, the restructuring of which forest division has been initiated by the Gujarat Government to strengthen forest management and facilitate the rehabilitation of Asiatic lions in the Barda area?

(a) Porbandar Forest Division

(b) Junagadh Forest Division

(c) Gir Forest Division

(d) Amreli Forest Division

(e) Bhavnagar Forest Division

12) Which campaign was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to improve understanding and implementation of the four Labour Codes?

(a) Shram Shakti Abhiyan

(b) Shram Samvad

(c) Labour Mitra Campaign

(d) Kaushal Samvad

(e) Shramik Vikas Abhiyan

 

13) Who will head the newly established Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) as its Chairman?

(a) Minister of Steel

(b) Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment

(c) Director General of Mines Safety

(d) Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited

(e) Secretary, Ministry of Steel

14) What is the duration of Project Meridian launched by the US Department of Defense to assess how emerging technologies could reshape future warfare?

(a) 60 days

(b) 90 days

(c) 120 days

(d) 180 days

(e) 365 days

15) Which award will the Gujarat Government confer on Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary courage during the Flydubai flight FZ1073 incident?

(a) Gujarat Ratna Award

(b) Shaurya Gujarat Award

(c) Sardar Patel Bravery Award

(d) Gujarat Gaurav Award

(e) Visisht Gujarat Garima Award

16) Which of the following statements regarding the World Airline Awards 2026 is/are correct?

1. Singapore Airlines was named the World’s Best Airline for 2026.
2. Qatar Airways was ranked second globally and received the World’s Best Business Class Airline award.
3. Air India ranked first among airlines in India and South Asia in 2026.

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

17) In news, the MoU signed between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SkyPulse Solutions IFSC Private Limited is related to a proposed programme for the acquisition, financing, leasing, deployment and lifecycle support of HAL-manufactured helicopters. What is the estimated value of this programme?

(a) ₹1,789 crore

(b) ₹2,491 crore

(c) ₹3,250 crore

(d) ₹4,100 crore

(e) ₹5,000 crore

 

18) Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of HDFC Bank, succeeding Sashidhar Jagdishan?

(a) Anup Bagchi

(b) Sashidhar Jagdishan

(c) Aditya Puri

(d) Shyamala Gopinath

(e) Rakesh Sharma

19) Who has been approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Kotak Mahindra Bank for a three-year term effective from 1 January 2027?

(a) Ashok Vaswani

(b) Uday Kotak

(c) Anup Kumar Saha

(d) Anup Bagchi

(e) Deepak Gupta

20) Who assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 1 Corps, also known as Strike One Corps, on 1 October 2026?

(a) Lieutenant General V. Hariharan

(b) Lieutenant General Akhilesh Kumar

(c) Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan

(d) Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi

(e) Lieutenant General Manoj Pande

21) As per the news, Bimal N. Patel was sworn in as a Judge of which international judicial body for a nine-year term from 2026 to 2035?

(a) International Court of Justice

(b) International Criminal Court

(c) International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

(d) Permanent Court of Arbitration

(e) International Court of Arbitration

 

22) Who assumed charge as the Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on 1 October 2026?

(a) Narendra Bhooshan

(b) Tanmay Kumar

(c) Rajesh Kumar Singh

(d) Vivek Joshi

(e) Sanjay Kumar Verma

 

23) Where was Exercise Jai Se Vijay conducted by the Indian Army on 29 September 2026?

(a) Punjab

(b) Gujarat

(c) Haryana

(d) Jammu & Kashmir

(e) Rajasthan

 

24) Where was Exercise Jai Se Vijay conducted by the Indian Army on 29 September 2026?

(a) Punjab

(b) Gujarat

(c) Haryana

(d) Jammu & Kashmir

(e) Rajasthan

25) Which companies launched the world’s first 5G Standalone (5G SA) roaming connection, enabled through interoperability with Syniverse?

(a) Airtel and Verizon

(b) T-Mobile and Airtel

(c) Vodafone and AT&T

(d) T-Mobile and Reliance Jio

(e) Reliance Jio and Verizon

 

26) For how long has Tata Steel extended the Joint Letter of Intent (JLoI) for its Green Steel Project at IJmuiden, Netherlands?

(a) Three months

(b) Four months

(c) Five months

(d) Six months

(e) One year

 

27) In news, the Technology Development Board (TDB) has provided financial support of how much under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund for the Platform MEMS + AFE SoC Multi-Gas Sensor project?

(a) ₹25.01 crore

(b) ₹30.50 crore

(c) ₹37.51 crore

(d) ₹50.02 crore

(e) ₹75.02 crore

 

28) Who became only the third Indian batter to score 12,000 runs in ODI cricket during the second ODI against the West Indies?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Sachin Tendulkar

(c) Rohit Sharma

(d) KL Rahul

(e) Shubman Gill

 

29) On which date are World Vegetarian Day, International Day of Older Persons and International Coffee Day observed annually?

(a) 28 September

(b) 30 September

(c) 1 October

(d) 2 October

(e) 5 October

 

30)On which date is International Translation Day observed annually?

(a) 30 September

(b) 29 September

(c) 28 September

(d) 1 October

(e) 2 October

Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a US$150 million loan agreement with IIFL Home Finance Limited (IIHFL) to expand affordable housing finance for low-income women in India.

The financing will support women belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low-Income Groups (LIG) in purchasing homes.

The US$150 million JICA loan will provide long-term financing to increase homeownership opportunities for low-income women.

The project will be implemented through a co-financing arrangement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and private financial institutions, including MUFG Bank Ltd.

Detailed Explanation:

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a US$150 million loan agreement with IIFL Home Finance Limited (IIHFL) to expand affordable housing finance for low-income women in India.

The financing will support women belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low-Income Groups (LIG) in purchasing homes.

The US$150 million JICA loan will provide long-term financing to increase homeownership opportunities for low-income women.

The project will be implemented through a co-financing arrangement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and private financial institutions, including MUFG Bank Ltd.

The JICA funds will be on-lent through IIFL Home Finance to finance home acquisitions for low-income women in urban and peri-urban areas across India.

The initiative aims to improve living standards, strengthen financial inclusion, promote women’s economic empowerment and increase access to affordable housing.

Women currently account for only around 30% of housing finance users in India, highlighting the project's focus on increasing women's participation in housing finance.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation stone for the ₹1 trillion Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub at Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh.

The Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub is a three-year project running from 2026 to 2029, covering 201 clusters across 10 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

The project has a total investment framework of around ₹1 trillion, comprising approximately ₹40,352 crore in public investment and about ₹60,000 crore expected from the private sector.

The project integrates irrigation, horticulture, rural roads and value-chain infrastructure to develop a climate-resilient, high-value horticulture-led economy in Rayalaseema.

The investment framework includes ₹20,884 crore for irrigation, ₹14,906 crore for horticulture and ₹4,562 crore for rural roads.

The project aims to expand horticulture cultivation to 1.44 million hectares, nearly double horticultural production and improve the incomes and livelihoods of around 9.6 lakh farmers.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation stone for the ₹1 trillion Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub at Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh.

The Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub is a three-year project running from 2026 to 2029, covering 201 clusters across 10 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

The project has a total investment framework of around ₹1 trillion, comprising approximately ₹40,352 crore in public investment and about ₹60,000 crore expected from the private sector.

The project integrates irrigation, horticulture, rural roads and value-chain infrastructure to develop a climate-resilient, high-value horticulture-led economy in Rayalaseema.

The investment framework includes ₹20,884 crore for irrigation, ₹14,906 crore for horticulture and ₹4,562 crore for rural roads.

The project aims to expand horticulture cultivation to 1.44 million hectares, nearly double horticultural production and improve the incomes and livelihoods of around 9.6 lakh farmers.

The project seeks to shift farmers from low-value rainfed crops towards climate-resilient and high-value horticulture.

The Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub will be implemented in three phases and six semi-annual implementation packages (IP1 to IP6) to coordinate water availability, crop expansion and logistics.

Phase I, up to July 2027, will receive ₹12,066 crore and focus on completing reservoirs, lift irrigation systems and tanks, activating 72 initial clusters and constructing important last-mile rural roads.

Phase II, from August 2027 to July 2028, will involve an investment of ₹15,036 crore.

Phase III, from August 2028 to July 2029, will involve an investment of ₹13,250 crore.

3) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Tamil Nadu launched the expanded Vetri Payanam Thittam in Chennai on 2 October 2026.

The scheme was earlier known as Vidiyal Payanam Thittam.

The scheme provides cost-free bus travel for women and transgender persons on selected services operated by the Tamil Nadu Government.

The expanded scheme covers Ordinary, Express, Limited Stop Service and Deluxe buses.

It also covers buses operating within corporations, municipalities, town panchayats and hill areas, along with ordinary suburban buses between districts and buses travelling beyond 40 kilometres.

Detailed Explanation:

Tamil Nadu launched the expanded Vetri Payanam Thittam in Chennai on 2 October 2026.

The scheme was earlier known as Vidiyal Payanam Thittam.

The scheme provides cost-free bus travel for women and transgender persons on selected services operated by the Tamil Nadu Government.

The expanded scheme covers Ordinary, Express, Limited Stop Service and Deluxe buses.

It also covers buses operating within corporations, municipalities, town panchayats and hill areas, along with ordinary suburban buses between districts and buses travelling beyond 40 kilometres.

There is no income-based eligibility limit, no caste-based restriction and no limit on the number of journeys per day under the scheme.

Beneficiaries are required to carry a valid Aadhaar card to obtain zero-fare tickets.

A total of 12,692 buses operated by 7 Tamil Nadu Government transport corporations are covered under the scheme.

The Government estimates that around 84 lakh women will benefit every day, with more than 16 lakh one-way journeys expected to be undertaken daily under the expanded scheme.

 

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Government of India, in consultation with the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh, has officially identified 28 places and geographical features in Ladakh using standard names on the Survey of India official map.

The initiative, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology, aims to ensure accurate identification of geographical features and create greater public awareness about them.

The 28 identified features include peaks, mountains, passes, glaciers, valleys, rivers, lakes, land areas and other water bodies.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India, in consultation with the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh, has officially identified 28 places and geographical features in Ladakh using standard names on the Survey of India official map.

The initiative, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology, aims to ensure accurate identification of geographical features and create greater public awareness about them.

The 28 identified features include peaks, mountains, passes, glaciers, valleys, rivers, lakes, land areas and other water bodies.

The identified passes are Chapchingal Pass and Shachmirk Pass, while Parpik and Skamri Glacier have been identified as glaciers.

Shkorga Valley, Guru Rinpoche Lake, Yangpa River and Hot Spring have been classified respectively as a valley, lake, river and water body.

Brangsa, Kuksel, Dehra Compass, Gogra, Kumarayana Point, Panglung and Shamal Lungpa have been classified as land areas.

The newly identified places and geographical features can be viewed on the official Survey of India map of Ladakh.

The move provides standardised names on the official Survey of India map, facilitating accurate recognition of these geographical features and promoting wider public awareness.

 

5) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) Project by Delhi Police at an estimated cost of ₹1,789.52 crore, including taxes.

The project will cover 42 identified traffic corridors and will be implemented in 3 phases over 24 months, followed by 5 years of operation and maintenance.

The technology-driven system aims to improve traffic management, transport infrastructure and urban mobility in the National Capital by using real-time traffic data, adaptive traffic signals, automated enforcement and integrated command-and-control systems.

Detailed Explanation:

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) Project by Delhi Police at an estimated cost of ₹1,789.52 crore, including taxes.

The project will cover 42 identified traffic corridors and will be implemented in 3 phases over 24 months, followed by 5 years of operation and maintenance.

The technology-driven system aims to improve traffic management, transport infrastructure and urban mobility in the National Capital by using real-time traffic data, adaptive traffic signals, automated enforcement and integrated command-and-control systems.

Delhi has around 71 lakh active registered vehicles, while the growth in vehicles has significantly exceeded the expansion of road infrastructure.

Adaptive Traffic Control Systems will automatically adjust signal timings according to prevailing traffic conditions and coordinate signals across identified corridors, helping reduce unnecessary stoppages and delays.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based analytics will assist in identifying stolen, hot-listed and blacklisted vehicles, repeat violators and vehicles associated with hit-and-run incidents.

City-wide traffic regulation, enforcement and information dissemination will be integrated through Traffic Command and Control Centres, supported by secure Data Centre and Disaster Recovery infrastructure.

The system will follow open standards and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to support future integration and scalability.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) Scheme to strengthen India’s Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) and facilitate the evacuation of up to 135 Gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy across States and Union Territories.

The scheme includes deployment of 50 Gigawatt-hour (GWh) of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at renewable energy developer/generator locations or other strategically important locations to improve grid flexibility.

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) Scheme to strengthen India’s Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) and facilitate the evacuation of up to 135 Gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy across States and Union Territories.

The scheme includes deployment of 50 Gigawatt-hour (GWh) of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at renewable energy developer/generator locations or other strategically important locations to improve grid flexibility.

The Battery Energy Storage Systems will help address renewable energy intermittency, transmission congestion, peak-hour curtailment and demand during non-solar hours, thereby supporting efficient grid integration and power evacuation within States and Union Territories.

The scheme is targeted for completion by Financial Year 2032-33, with a total project outlay of ₹1,86,405 crore.

The total outlay comprises:

₹1,36,378 crore for development of Intra-State Transmission Systems under Green Energy Corridor Phase-III.

₹50,000 crore for deployment of 50 Gigawatt-hour Battery Energy Storage Systems.

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India has added 5 new sites to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage, taking the country’s total number of sites on the Tentative List to 78.

The five additions are:

Bagh Cave Paintings – Madhya Pradesh

Group of Temples of the Chambal Valley – Bateshwar, Padavali and Kakarmath, Madhya Pradesh

Udaigiri Caves – Madhya Pradesh

Ginnorgarh – Madhya Pradesh

Sites of Satyagraha – a proposed serial transnational property covering India and South Africa.

Udaigiri Caves comprise a rock-cut sacred complex developed mainly under Gupta patronage between the late 4th and early 5th centuries.

Detailed Explanation:

India has added 5 new sites to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage, taking the country’s total number of sites on the Tentative List to 78.

The five additions are:

Bagh Cave Paintings – Madhya Pradesh

Group of Temples of the Chambal Valley – Bateshwar, Padavali and Kakarmath, Madhya Pradesh

Udaigiri Caves – Madhya Pradesh

Ginnorgarh – Madhya Pradesh

Sites of Satyagraha – a proposed serial transnational property covering India and South Africa.

Udaigiri Caves comprise a rock-cut sacred complex developed mainly under Gupta patronage between the late 4th and early 5th centuries.

The site contains 20 excavated caves, sculptural panels, inscriptions, circulation paths, rock surfaces with early marks and inscriptions, and associated topographical and hydrological features forming an integrated ritual landscape.

Bagh Caves consist of 9 rock-cut Buddhist caves situated on the southern slope of the Vindhyan Range along the Baghni River in western Madhya Pradesh. Their location is notable because they represent the only sandstone outcrop in an otherwise basaltic region, which influenced their architectural design and the preservation of their mural paintings

 

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The traditional Mandar musical instrument of Jharkhand, which is deeply associated with the state's folk culture and tribal life, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag, providing official legal recognition to its distinctive geographical and cultural identity.

The Geographical Indications Registry, Government of India, based in Chennai, granted the GI tag to “Mandar of Jharkhand.”

The application for the GI tag was filed on 24 September 2021

Detailed Explanation:

The traditional Mandar musical instrument of Jharkhand, which is deeply associated with the state's folk culture and tribal life, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag, providing official legal recognition to its distinctive geographical and cultural identity.

The Geographical Indications Registry, Government of India, based in Chennai, granted the GI tag to “Mandar of Jharkhand.”

The application for the GI tag was filed on 24 September 2021.

Key features supporting the GI application included its traditional craftsmanship, use of locally sourced red clay, indigenous manufacturing techniques and distinctive sound.

The GI recognition provides the traditional Mandar artisans and their products with a distinct identity linked to Jharkhand and a stronger foundation for expanding their reach in domestic and international markets under officially recognised GI status.

“Mandar Samrat” Manpuran Nayak described Mandar as an integral part of Jharkhand’s cultural heritage and stated that the GI recognition is a tribute to the ancestors and the soil of Jharkhand.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Central Government has sanctioned more than ₹1,200 crore to 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural development, improve farmers’ livelihoods and enhance food security.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the announcement while addressing the second day of the National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Campaign 2026.

Under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, sanction letters were handed over to Agriculture Ministers of 5states, with the following allocations:

West Bengal – ₹290 crore

Haryana – ₹198 crore

Chhattisgarh – ₹181 crore

Arunachal Pradesh – ₹154 crore

Bihar – ₹114 crore

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Government has sanctioned more than ₹1,200 crore to 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural development, improve farmers’ livelihoods and enhance food security.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the announcement while addressing the second day of the National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Campaign 2026.

Under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, sanction letters were handed over to Agriculture Ministers of 10 states, with the following allocations:

West Bengal – ₹290 crore

Haryana – ₹198 crore

Chhattisgarh – ₹181 crore

Arunachal Pradesh – ₹154 crore

Bihar – ₹114 crore

Karnataka – ₹104 crore

Mizoram – ₹75 crore

Himachal Pradesh – ₹64 crore

Jharkhand – ₹58 crore

Punjab – ₹43 crore

The conference was attended by Union Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Ram Nath Thakur and Bhagirath Choudhary, Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Director General Dr M. L. Jat, along with senior officials, scientists and representatives of agricultural institutions.

According to Chouhan, the agriculture sector growth rate increased from 3% in 2015 to 4.5%, while the average annual increase in foodgrain production more than doubled from around 40 lakh tonnes to 84 lakh tonnes.

Rabi foodgrain production increased by 205 lakh tonnes between 2023–24 and 2025–26, which the minister attributed to the combined efforts of state agriculture departments, scientists and farmers.

 

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Virology, Kerala have developed a Dengue Early Warning System using machine learning, epidemiological data and weather variables to forecast dengue trends at the district level and help public-health authorities take preventive action before outbreaks intensify.

The Dengue Early Warning System combines dengue surveillance data with climatic factors such as rainfall, temperature and humidity to generate weekly forecasts of dengue trends.

The system was developed by Abhinand C. S., a scientist at the Institute of Advanced Virology, using six years of data from March 2020 to February 2026.

Epidemiological data are obtained from the Kerala State Surveillance Unit, while meteorological information is sourced from the India Meteorological Department.

Detailed Explanation:

Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Virology, Kerala have developed a Dengue Early Warning System using machine learning, epidemiological data and weather variables to forecast dengue trends at the district level and help public-health authorities take preventive action before outbreaks intensify.

The Dengue Early Warning System combines dengue surveillance data with climatic factors such as rainfall, temperature and humidity to generate weekly forecasts of dengue trends.

The system was developed by Abhinand C. S., a scientist at the Institute of Advanced Virology, using six years of data from March 2020 to February 2026.

Epidemiological data are obtained from the Kerala State Surveillance Unit, while meteorological information is sourced from the India Meteorological Department.

The forecasts are classified into four risk levels: Very High, High, Moderate and Low, making the information easier for public-health authorities to interpret.

A preliminary evaluation using State Surveillance Unit data from March to July 2026 found a positive correlation between predicted dengue trends and actual reported case patterns. However, this does not establish that the

According to the World Health Organization, environmental factors such as temperature, rainfall and humidity, along with urbanisation, population movement, water-storage practices and population immunity to circulating dengue virus serotypes, influence dengue transmission.

 

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Gujarat Government has initiated the restructuring of the Porbandar Forest Division to strengthen forest management and facilitate the rehabilitation of Asiatic lions in the Barda area, which is being developed as a “second home” for the big cats amid the rising lion population in the state.

The restructuring is part of a fast-track exercise to strengthen the management of the Barda area following the natural return of Asiatic lions to Barda after 143 years.

The reorganisation aims to provide greater flexibility in implementing departmental schemes, improve forest management, resolve forest and environment-related issues, and support the rehabilitation of lions in Barda.

The restructuring includes the formation of new range-beats, allocation of area responsibilities, deployment of two Assistant Conservators of Forests, and consolidation of related staff and equipment.

The reorganisation is expected to provide clearer responsibilities for officers and personnel and enable more streamlined ground-level operations within the Porbandar Forest Division.

Detailed Explanation:

The Gujarat Government has initiated the restructuring of the Porbandar Forest Division to strengthen forest management and facilitate the rehabilitation of Asiatic lions in the Barda area, which is being developed as a “second home” for the big cats amid the rising lion population in the state.

The restructuring is part of a fast-track exercise to strengthen the management of the Barda area following the natural return of Asiatic lions to Barda after 143 years.

The reorganisation aims to provide greater flexibility in implementing departmental schemes, improve forest management, resolve forest and environment-related issues, and support the rehabilitation of lions in Barda.

The restructuring includes the formation of new range-beats, allocation of area responsibilities, deployment of two Assistant Conservators of Forests, and consolidation of related staff and equipment.

The reorganisation is expected to provide clearer responsibilities for officers and personnel and enable more streamlined ground-level operations within the Porbandar Forest Division.

According to the May 2026 Asiatic Lion Census, Gujarat's estimated Asiatic lion population increased to 891, compared with 674 in June 2020, reflecting an increase of 217 lions over five years.

Under the Government Resolution, Porbandar and Ranavav have been divided into separate beats for forest conservation, patrolling and other departmental operations

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the 90-day “Shram Samvad” awareness campaign to improve understanding and implementation of the four Labour Codes.

The campaign will cover industrial clusters across 316 districts in all 36 States and Union Territories.

The campaign will involve consultations with industry and other stakeholders on implementing the new labour law framework, including lawyers and Chartered Accountants who advise businesses.

While addressing the National Conference on Industrial Relations and Labour, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry and Employers’ Federation of India, Mandaviya said India should not fear the impact of Artificial Intelligence on jobs, referring to the experience of the Information Technology sector.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the 90-day “Shram Samvad” awareness campaign to improve understanding and implementation of the four Labour Codes.

The campaign will cover industrial clusters across 316 districts in all 36 States and Union Territories.

The campaign will involve consultations with industry and other stakeholders on implementing the new labour law framework, including lawyers and Chartered Accountants who advise businesses.

While addressing the National Conference on Industrial Relations and Labour, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry and Employers’ Federation of India, Mandaviya said India should not fear the impact of Artificial Intelligence on jobs, referring to the experience of the Information Technology sector.

The National Classification of Occupations is the Government of India’s framework for classifying and standardising occupations and job roles in the country.

It needs to evolve with changes in the nature of work and can also support the global mobility of Indian workers, especially in sectors such as caregiving, where demand is increasing in countries including Japan.

Kumar stated that around 88–90% of India’s workforce is employed in the informal sector, while approximately 10–12% belongs to the formal sector.

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Steel, Government of India, on 28 September 2026, announced the establishment of the Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) as an apex-level industry safety body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel.

The initiative aims to strengthen safety standards and practices, prevent accidents, and improve safety awareness across the steel industry.

The Steel Industry Safety Council will be headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Steel, as its Chairman.

The Council will comprise senior officials of the Ministry of Steel, Chief Executives of integrated steel producers, and representatives of key technical and statutory organisations, including the Directorate General of Mines Safety, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation, National Disaster Management Authority, and recognised steel technology institutions.

The Steel Industry Safety Council will assess the safety situation in the steel industry and facilitate studies and improvements in existing safety practices.

It will approve industry safety standards and recommended practices and review serious accidents, other accidents and near-miss incidents.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Steel, Government of India, on 28 September 2026, announced the establishment of the Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) as an apex-level industry safety body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel.

The initiative aims to strengthen safety standards and practices, prevent accidents, and improve safety awareness across the steel industry.

The Steel Industry Safety Council will be headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Steel, as its Chairman.

The Council will comprise senior officials of the Ministry of Steel, Chief Executives of integrated steel producers, and representatives of key technical and statutory organisations, including the Directorate General of Mines Safety, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation, National Disaster Management Authority, and recognised steel technology institutions.

The Steel Industry Safety Council will assess the safety situation in the steel industry and facilitate studies and improvements in existing safety practices.

It will approve industry safety standards and recommended practices and review serious accidents, other accidents and near-miss incidents.

The Council will also issue directions for strengthening safety awareness, training and preventive measures across the steel industry.

To provide technical and professional support to the Council, a Steel Industry Safety Directorate (SISD) will be established.

 

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The United States (US) Department of Defense (DoD) has launched Project Meridian, a 120-day initiative to assess how emerging technologies could reshape future warfare and identify capabilities required for the next-generation battlefield.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Project Meridian on 30 September 2026.

Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey (CEO of defence technology company Anduril) and Newt Gingrich (former Republican Speaker of the US House of Representatives) are involved in leading the initiative.

The primary objective of Project Meridian is to identify the technological and operational capabilities required to achieve technological dominance on the next-generation battlefield.

Detailed Explanation:

The United States (US) Department of Defense (DoD) has launched Project Meridian, a 120-day initiative to assess how emerging technologies could reshape future warfare and identify capabilities required for the next-generation battlefield.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Project Meridian on 30 September 2026.

Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey (CEO of defence technology company Anduril) and Newt Gingrich (former Republican Speaker of the US House of Representatives) are involved in leading the initiative.

The primary objective of Project Meridian is to identify the technological and operational capabilities required to achieve technological dominance on the next-generation battlefield.

The project will examine the military applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, directed-energy weapons, robotics and biotechnology.

Project Meridian will also examine how the US military can integrate emerging technologies into military operations and prepare for warfare in untested environments, including underground domains.

The 120-day review will conclude with an unclassified public report containing recommendations on the technological and operational requirements of future battlefields

 

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Gujarat Government will honour Captain Smit Machchhar with the Visisht Gujarat Garima Award for his extraordinary courage and bravery during the Flydubai flight FZ1073 incident.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the award, praising Captain Machchhar for his courage in protecting the lives of 174 passengers despite sustaining serious injuries during an attack in the cockpit.

Captain Machchhar is from Gujarat, although his family moved to Mumbai several years ago.

Detailed Explanation:

Gujarat Government will honour Captain Smit Machchhar with the Visisht Gujarat Garima Award for his extraordinary courage and bravery during the Flydubai flight FZ1073 incident.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the award, praising Captain Machchhar for his courage in protecting the lives of 174 passengers despite sustaining serious injuries during an attack in the cockpit.

Captain Machchhar is from Gujarat, although his family moved to Mumbai several years ago.

Captain Machchhar sustained serious injuries after being stabbed by his co-pilot in the cockpit during the incident involving Flydubai flight FZ1073.

He was initially receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

The Embassy of India in Riyadh and the Consulate General of India in Jeddah were monitoring his health and maintaining contact with his family.

The captain was subsequently being airlifted to Dubai for further medical treatment, according to the report.

The Flydubai flight was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when it transmitted emergency signals.

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Skytrax, an international air transport rating organisation, announced the World Airline Awards 2026 at a ceremony held at the Langham Hotel in London, United Kingdom.

Based on global passenger survey results, Singapore Airlines (Singapore) was named the World’s Best Airline for 2026.

Qatar Airways, ranked second globally, received multiple awards:

World’s Best Business Class Airline for the 13th time.

World’s Best Business Class Lounge for its Al Mourjan Lounge.

Best Airline in the Middle East.

World’s Best Onboard Wi-Fi.

India and South Asia's airline rankings in 2026 were:

1st – Air India

2nd – IndiGo

3rd – Akasa Air

Detailed Explanation:

Skytrax, an international air transport rating organisation, announced the World Airline Awards 2026 at a ceremony held at the Langham Hotel in London, United Kingdom.

Based on global passenger survey results, Singapore Airlines (Singapore) was named the World’s Best Airline for 2026.

The top five airlines in the world in 2026 were:

1st – Singapore Airlines (Singapore)

2nd – Qatar Airways (Qatar)

3rd – Cathay Pacific Airways (Hong Kong)

4th – ANA All Nippon Airways (Japan)

5th – Turkish Airlines (Turkey)

Singapore Airlines secured the World’s Best Airline title for the sixth time since the awards were introduced in 1999.

Singapore Airlines also received the following awards:

World’s Best Economy Class.

World’s Best Economy Class Onboard Catering.

Qatar Airways, ranked second globally, received multiple awards:

World’s Best Business Class Airline for the 13th time.

World’s Best Business Class Lounge for its Al Mourjan Lounge.

Best Airline in the Middle East.

World’s Best Onboard Wi-Fi.

India and South Asia's airline rankings in 2026 were:

1st – Air India

2nd – IndiGo

3rd – Akasa Air

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SkyPulse Solutions IFSC Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a framework for the acquisition, financing, leasing, deployment and lifecycle support of HAL-manufactured helicopters.

The proposed programme covers up to 30 helicopters, with an estimated value of ₹2,491 crore.

The helicopter acquisition programme will be implemented in two phases:

10 helicopters are targeted for acquisition during 2027–2029.

The remaining 20 helicopters are planned for acquisition from 2030 onwards.

Detailed Explanation:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SkyPulse Solutions IFSC Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a framework for the acquisition, financing, leasing, deployment and lifecycle support of HAL-manufactured helicopters.

The proposed programme covers up to 30 helicopters, with an estimated value of ₹2,491 crore.

The helicopter acquisition programme will be implemented in two phases:

10 helicopters are targeted for acquisition during 2027–2029.

The remaining 20 helicopters are planned for acquisition from 2030 onwards.

The initial induction of helicopters is planned for Financial Year 2027–28, subject to technical and commercial evaluations, financing arrangements, regulatory approvals and the execution of definitive agreements.

The final composition of the fleet, comprising single-engine and twin-engine helicopters, will be decided based on operational requirements, technical suitability and commercial considerations.

The MoU also covers the development of lifecycle support infrastructure, including spare parts, maintenance, engineering assistance and training facilities.

HAL and SkyPulse may establish a joint working group to assess the technical, commercial, financing and implementation requirements of the proposed programme.

According to SkyPulse, deployment of the 30 helicopters could generate approximately 450 direct high-skilled aviation jobs and contribute to wider employment generation.

 

18) Answer: A

HDFC Bank has appointed Anup Bagchi as its new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) following approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Anup Bagchi will be appointed as an Additional Director of HDFC Bank from 2 October 2026 and will take charge as MD & CEO on 27 October 2026.

Bagchi will succeed Sashidhar Jagdishan, whose term as HDFC Bank MD & CEO ends on 26 October 2026.

19) Answer: C

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited. for a three-year term effective from 1 January 2027.

The RBI approval was received on 30 September 2026 under Section 35B of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The appointment of Anup Kumar Saha is subject to further formalities, including approval from the members of Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Anup Kumar Saha, currently serving as Whole-Time Director (Executive Director) of Kotak Mahindra Bank, will succeed Ashok Vaswani as MD & CEO from 1 January 2027.

Ashok Vaswani assumed office as Kotak Mahindra Bank’s MD & CEO on 1 January 2024, succeeding Uday Kotak.

 

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Lieutenant General Akhilesh Kumar assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 1 Corps of the Indian Army on 1 October 2026.

1 Corps, also known as Strike One Corps, is headquartered at Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, and is one of the Indian Army’s principal offensive/strike formations.

Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar succeeded Lieutenant General V. Hariharan as the GOC of 1 Corps.

Detailed Explanation:

Lieutenant General Akhilesh Kumar assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 1 Corps of the Indian Army on 1 October 2026.

1 Corps, also known as Strike One Corps, is headquartered at Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, and is one of the Indian Army’s principal offensive/strike formations.

Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar succeeded Lieutenant General V. Hariharan as the GOC of 1 Corps.

A Strike Corps is a major military formation maintained for rapid offensive operations and a high level of operational readiness.

Before taking command of 1 Corps, Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar served as Additional Director General, Discipline & Vigilance, in the Adjutant General’s Branch of the Indian Army.

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bimal N. Patel, an Indian jurist and academician, was sworn in as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) on 1 October 2026 at its headquarters in Hamburg, Germany.

Patel will serve a nine-year term from 2026 to 2035 at ITLOS, which adjudicates disputes relating to the law of the sea.

Bimal Patel was elected as an ITLOS Judge on 18 June 2026 at the 36th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS held at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.

Detailed Explanation:

Bimal N. Patel, an Indian jurist and academician, was sworn in as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) on 1 October 2026 at its headquarters in Hamburg, Germany.

Patel will serve a nine-year term from 2026 to 2035 at ITLOS, which adjudicates disputes relating to the law of the sea.

Bimal Patel was elected as an ITLOS Judge on 18 June 2026 at the 36th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS held at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.

Patel secured 115 votes out of 168 valid votes in the election, while seven members were elected to the Tribunal at the meeting.

Patel’s appointment continues India’s representation at ITLOS following the completion of the tenure of Neeru Chadha.

Patel has been a Member of the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC) since January 2023 and served as Chair of its Working Group on Succession of States in respect of State Responsibility.

 

22) Answer: A

Narendra Bhooshan, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on 1 October 2026.

He was appointed to the post on 30 September 2026 by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and succeeded Tanmay Kumar, a 1993-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, who superannuated on 30 September 2026.

Before joining MoEFCC, Narendra Bhooshan was serving as Secretary, Department of Land Resources, under the Ministry of Rural Development from 1 April 2026.

23) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Army conducted Exercise Jai Se Vijay on 29 September 2026 near the India-Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan.

The exercise was conducted by the South Western Command, also known as Sapta Shakti Command.

A stretch of National Highway-911 (NH-911) near Dantour, Rajasthan, was converted into a temporary military runway for helicopter operations.

The exercise was conducted under the theme “Mission Ready, Future Ready”, highlighting operational preparedness and flexibility for future battlefield conditions.

The drill tested the Army’s operational preparedness, mobility, rapid response, situational awareness, and ability to use alternative landing sites during changing battlefield conditions.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Army conducted Exercise Jai Se Vijay on 29 September 2026 near the India-Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan.

The exercise was conducted by the South Western Command, also known as Sapta Shakti Command.

A stretch of National Highway-911 (NH-911) near Dantour, Rajasthan, was converted into a temporary military runway for helicopter operations.

The exercise was conducted under the theme “Mission Ready, Future Ready”, highlighting operational preparedness and flexibility for future battlefield conditions.

The drill tested the Army’s operational preparedness, mobility, rapid response, situational awareness, and ability to use alternative landing sites during changing battlefield conditions.

Rudra, Dhruv, and Chetak helicopters of the Army Aviation Corps participated in the exercise and carried out precision landings and take-offs on the highway.

Rudra is the armed version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), while Dhruv is the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter.

Chetak is the Indian licence-built version of the Aérospatiale Alouette III helicopter.

24) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

SatLeo Labs, an Ahmedabad-based space-tech startup, developed TAPAS-1 (Thermal Access Platform for Analytics & Solutions), India’s first dedicated commercial CubeSat-category thermal payload.

TAPAS-1 was launched on October 2, 2026, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Transporter-18 rideshare mission.

Dhruva Space, an Indian private space company, deployed its LEAP-2 (Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Payloads) mission, which hosted multiple In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) payloads.

The launch took place from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E), Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA.

Detailed Explanation:

SatLeo Labs, an Ahmedabad-based space-tech startup, developed TAPAS-1 (Thermal Access Platform for Analytics & Solutions), India’s first dedicated commercial CubeSat-category thermal payload.

TAPAS-1 was launched on October 2, 2026, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Transporter-18 rideshare mission.

Dhruva Space, an Indian private space company, deployed its LEAP-2 (Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Payloads) mission, which hosted multiple In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) payloads.

The launch took place from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E), Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA.

TAPAS-1 is described as India’s first dedicated commercial Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) Earth-observation payload.

TAPAS-1 uses Thermal Infrared (TIR) sensing to capture temperature information that cannot be obtained through conventional optical satellite imagery.

The mission will validate SatLeo Labs’ thermal-sensing technology, payload performance and data-processing capabilities in orbit.

TAPAS-1 is the opening flight of India’s first full-stack commercial thermal intelligence platform developed by SatLeo Labs.

SatLeo Labs plans to establish PYRO, its flagship thermal intelligence constellation, comprising approximately 10–15 thermal imaging satellites by 2029.

SatLeo Labs plans to launch TAPAS-2 by mid-2027, and the satellite is already in the manufacturing stage.

TAPAS-2 will combine Medium-Wave Infrared (MWIR), Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) and optical sensing capabilities.

25) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

T-Mobile (US) and Reliance Jio (India) have launched the world’s first 5G Standalone (5G SA) roaming connection, enabled through interoperability with Syniverse.

The new service allows T-Mobile customers travelling in India to access 5G SA roaming on Reliance Jio’s network.

Reliance Jio customers travelling in the United States will be able to access T-Mobile’s 5G SA network through the new roaming arrangement.

The 5G SA roaming connection is enabled by Syniverse, which provides the interoperability required between the two telecom networks.

Detailed Explanation:

T-Mobile (US) and Reliance Jio (India) have launched the world’s first 5G Standalone (5G SA) roaming connection, enabled through interoperability with Syniverse.

The new service allows T-Mobile customers travelling in India to access 5G SA roaming on Reliance Jio’s network.

Reliance Jio customers travelling in the United States will be able to access T-Mobile’s 5G SA network through the new roaming arrangement.

The 5G SA roaming connection is enabled by Syniverse, which provides the interoperability required between the two telecom networks.

5G Standalone (5G SA) operates on a 5G core network, enabling capabilities such as higher speeds, lower latency and more reliable connectivity compared with earlier network architectures.

The technology can support advanced applications including Internet of Things (IoT), real-time communications, immersive technologies, enterprise services and AI-enabled applications.

26) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Tata Steel has extended its Joint Letter of Intent (JLoI) with the Government of the Netherlands and the Province of North Holland to support its Green Steel Project at IJmuiden, Netherlands.

The JLoI was originally signed in September 2025 between Tata Steel Nederland, Tata Steel Limited, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, and the Province of North Holland.

The JLoI has been extended by five months until 1 March 2027, giving the parties additional time to resolve outstanding matters and work towards a final tailor-made agreement and Final Investment Decision (FID).

Detailed Explanation:

Tata Steel has extended its Joint Letter of Intent (JLoI) with the Government of the Netherlands and the Province of North Holland to support its Green Steel Project at IJmuiden, Netherlands.

The JLoI was originally signed in September 2025 between Tata Steel Nederland, Tata Steel Limited, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, and the Province of North Holland.

The JLoI has been extended by five months until 1 March 2027, giving the parties additional time to resolve outstanding matters and work towards a final tailor-made agreement and Final Investment Decision (FID).

The original non-binding JLoI included potential state backing of up to €2 billion for the Green Steel Project.

The Green Steel Project aims to make steel production at IJmuiden more sustainable, cleaner, healthier and future-proof, while reducing carbon emissions.

The project seeks to support the long-term future of the Dutch steel industry while improving the living environment around the IJmuiden facility.

Tata Steel Nederland, the Province of North Holland and the Environmental Agency are exploring options for the safe, responsible and controlled closure of the coke and gas plants

27) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Multi Nano Sense Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur, Maharashtra, for financial support of ₹37.51 crore under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.

The project has a total approved cost of ₹75.02 crore, with TDB support being provided through Optionally Convertible Debt (OCD).

The project focuses on developing a Platform MEMS + AFE SoC Multi-Gas Sensor to advance the technology from Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-4 to TRL-9.

Detailed Explanation:

The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Multi Nano Sense Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur, Maharashtra, for financial support of ₹37.51 crore under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.

The project has a total approved cost of ₹75.02 crore, with TDB support being provided through Optionally Convertible Debt (OCD).

The project focuses on developing a Platform MEMS + AFE SoC Multi-Gas Sensor to advance the technology from Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-4 to TRL-9.

Multi Nano Sense Technologies is developing an indigenous MEMS TCDIR gas sensor integrated with a CMOS Application-Specific Front-End (AFE) System-on-Chip (SoC) for compact, reliable and scalable multi-gas detection.

The sensor platform combines a MEMS-based sensing element with a custom AFE SoC for signal acquisition, processing and intelligent gas sensing.

The technology is designed for applications such as gas-leak detection, process control, and health and safety monitoring.

28) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Rohit became only the third Indian batter to score 12,000 ODI runs, joining Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in the elite group.

He reached the milestone with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over, with his 73rd run of the innings.

Rohit reached 12,000 ODI runs in 282 innings, becoming the second-fastest batter to reach the mark.

Virat Kohli achieved it in 242 innings, while Sachin Tendulkar took 300 innings.

Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara reached the milestone in 314 and 336 innings, respectively.

Detailed Explanation:

Rohit Sharma achieved two major milestones during India’s second One-Day International (ODI) against the West Indies at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.

Rohit became only the third Indian batter to score 12,000 ODI runs, joining Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in the elite group.

He reached the milestone with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over, with his 73rd run of the innings.

Rohit reached 12,000 ODI runs in 282 innings, becoming the second-fastest batter to reach the mark.

Virat Kohli achieved it in 242 innings, while Sachin Tendulkar took 300 innings.

Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara reached the milestone in 314 and 336 innings, respectively.

Rohit, who made his ODI debut in 2007, reached 12,000 runs in 290 matches, including 34 centuries and 62 half-centuries.

Rohit also became the first batter in ODI history to hit 200 sixes in a single country.

His sixes against the West Indies took his tally to 200 sixes in India. The previous record was held by Chris Gayle, who had hit 147 ODI sixes in a single country.

Rohit scored 101 runs off 75 balls, including 10 fours and 6 sixes, at a strike rate of 134.67.

29) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

International Coffee Day is observed annually on 1 October to recognise the importance of coffee and the contributions of people involved in the coffee sector.

World Vegetarian Day is observed annually on 1 October to promote awareness about vegetarianism and its health, humanitarian and ethical aspects.

International Day of Older Persons is observed annually on 1 October to recognise the contributions of older people and raise awareness about issues affecting ageing populations.

Detailed Explanation:

International Coffee Day is observed annually on 1 October to recognise the importance of coffee and the contributions of people involved in the coffee sector.

The 2026 theme is “Celebrating Coffee, Honouring the People Behind Every Cup.” The theme highlights the economic, social, environmental and cultural importance of coffee, along with its contribution to livelihoods, rural development, food security and sustainable agrifood systems.

World Vegetarian Day is observed annually on 1 October to promote awareness about vegetarianism and its health, humanitarian and ethical aspects.

International Day of Older Persons is observed annually on 1 October to recognise the contributions of older people and raise awareness about issues affecting ageing populations.

The 2026 theme is “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives.”

30) Answer: A

International Translation Day is observed annually on 30 September to recognise the important role of translators in connecting people, cultures and nations.

Translation is the process of converting words or text from one language into another while preserving the original meaning.