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1) What GDP growth rate did the World Bank project for India in FY27 in its October 2026 South Asia Economic Update?

(a) 6.6%

(b) 6.8%

(c) 7.0%

(d) 7.1%

(e) 7.2%

 

2) Which proposed greenfield international airport in Puri, Odisha, is set for development after the Airports Authority of India agreed to undertake its development and investment?

(a) Biju Patnaik International Airport

(b) Shree Jagannath International Airport

(c) Veer Surendra Sai International Airport

(d) Rourkela International Airport

(e) Konark International Airport

3) What is the theme of Wildlife Week 2026, observed from 2 to 8 October in Ladakh?

(a) Wildlife for a Sustainable Future

(b) Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife

(c) Living with Nature and Wildlife

(d) Protecting Wildlife, Protecting Earth

(e) United for Wildlife Conservatio

4) Where was India’s first national-level pilot project for rural housing using Three-Dimensional (3D) Concrete Printing launched under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin?

(a) Telangana

(b) Odisha

(c) Karnataka

(d) Tamil Nadu

(e) Andhra Pradesh

5) Under which scheme were 26.59 lakh electric vehicles sold in India as of June 2026, against an incentive-supported target of around 28.30 lakh vehicles?

(a) FAME India Scheme

(b) PM E-DRIVE Scheme

(c) National Electric Mobility Mission Plan

(d) Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobiles

(e) National Mission on Transformative Mobility

6) Who has been appointed Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs following the reconstitution of Parliamentary Committees by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla?

(a) Bhartruhari Mahtab

(b) Radha Mohan Singh

(c) Sudhir Gupta

(d) Shashi Tharoor

(e) Rajiv Pratap Rudy

7) Which state launched India’s first dedicated incentive portal for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) to promote business tourism?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Odisha

(c) Rajasthan

(d) Kerala

(e) Madhya Pradesh

 

8) Which State recorded the highest number of registered manufacturing establishments in India, with 41,221 units, according to the Annual Survey of Industries 2024–25?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Tamil Nadu

(d) Karnataka

(e) Uttar Pradesh

 

9) Which of the following is the total financial outlay of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded (PM-SETU) ITI scheme?

(a) ₹40,000 crore

(b) ₹50,000 crore

(c) ₹55,000 crore

(d) ₹60,000 crore

(e) ₹80,000 crore

 

10) Which official is leading the United States’ newly established “Super Intelligence Force” (SI Force) Task Force announced on 4 October 2026?

(a) Andrew Ferguson

(b) Scott Kupor

(c) Emil Michael

(d) Jay Clayton                                                 

(e) Michael Kratsios

11) Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and inventive body of work that engages creatively with the classical tradition?

(a) Margaret Atwood

(b) Anne Carson

(c) Louise Glück

(d) Alice Munro

(e) Anne Enright

12) How many Memoranda of Understanding did the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies sign with industry and technology organisations during FICCI FRAMES 2026?

(a) Three

(b) Four

(c) Seven

(d) Six

(e) Five

13) Under the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research network scheme, which institution is serving as the Hub Institution for Pondicherry University and NIT Nagaland?

(a) Indian Institute of Technology Madras

(b) Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru

(c) National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

(d) Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

(e) University of Hyderabad

14) In news, Nālandā University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which organisation to promote cooperation in traditional knowledge, intellectual property rights and cultural heritage?

(a) Indian Council of Historical Research

(b) Archaeological Survey of India

(c) Indian Council of Social Science Research

(d) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts

(e) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit

15) Who has been appointed as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, effective from 31 October 2026?

(a) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

(b) Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor

(c) Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh

(d) Air Marshal Sandeep Singh

(e) Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari

16) Which organisation conducted the 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip, Odisha, on 8 October 2026?

(a) Indian Navy

(b) Indian Coast Guard

(c) Indian Maritime University

(d) Directorate General of Shipping

(e) National Disaster Response Force

17)What did Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approve to simplify the utilisation of Ministry of Defence proof ranges, field firing ranges and laboratory test facilities by the Indian defence industry?

(a) Defence Production Policy

(b) Technology Development Framework

(c) Defence Procurement Manual

(d) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

(e) Defence Export Promotion Policy

18) Which department is implementing Special Campaign 6 for cleanliness, reducing pendency, record management and e-waste disposal under the aegis of DAR&PG?

(a) Department of Biotechnology

(b) Department of Science and Technology

(c) Department of Atomic Energy

(d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

(e) Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

19) Which catalyst was developed by scientists from SNBNCBS Kolkata, INST Mohali and SRM University, Amaravati for next-generation clean-energy technologies?

(a) TTT-MOF

(b) Graphene-DHTD

(c) TTT-COF

(d) CNT-DHTD

(e) TTT-DHTD

20) What is the estimated cost of India’s first offshore wind farm prototype planned off the coast of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu?

(a) ₹55 crore

(b) ₹65 crore

(c) ₹70 crore

(d) ₹77 crore

(e) ₹85 crore

21) Which Indian city will host the first campus in India of the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver)?

(a) Hyderabad

(b) Bengaluru

(c) Mumbai

(d) Chennai

(e) New Delhi

22) Which exoplanet was associated with the first direct detection of radio signals from an exoplanet using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope array?

(a) Proxima Centauri b

(b) Kepler-452b

(c) Beta Pictoris b

(d) TRAPPIST-1e

(e) 51 Pegasi b

23) Which company signed a long-term contract with Bharat Forge Limited on 5 October 2026 to source mission-critical aerospace engine components?

(a) Rolls-Royce

(b) Pratt & Whitney Canada

(c) General Electric Aerospace

(d) Safran Aircraft Engines

(e) Honeywell Aerospace

 

24) Which institute developed an India-specific disease severity score for Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) using clinical data from Indian children?

(a) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

(b) National Centre for Disease Control

(c) National Institute of Biomedical Genomics

(d) All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

(e) CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB)

25) Which renowned Indian metallurgist, scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee passed away in Hyderabad on 3 October 2026 at the age of 89?

(a) R. A. Mashelkar

(b) Roddam Narasimha

(c) Anil Kakodkar

(d) Palle Rama Rao

(e) C. N. R. Rao

26) Which Oscar-winning American actress, regarded as one of the last surviving stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, passed away at the age of 102 in Los Angeles?

(a) Shirley MacLaine

(b) Eva Marie Saint

(c) Joanne Woodward

(d) Gena Rowlands

(e) Sophia Loren

27) When is World Cotton Day observed annually?

(a) 5 October

(b) 6 October

(c) 4 October

(d) 8 October

(e) 7 October

28) What is the theme of World Cerebral Palsy Day 2026, observed annually on 6 October?

(a) Together for Inclusion

(b) Unique and United

(c) Inclusion Without Limits

(d) Every Ability Matters

(e) United for Accessibility

29) According to the World Bank, what is India’s projected GDP growth rate for FY28?

(a) 6.6%

(b) 6.8%

(c) 7.0%

(d) 7.1%

(e) 7.2%

 

30) In news, Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which Indian state?

(a) Odisha

(b) Jharkhand

(c) Chhattisgarh

(d) West Bengal

(e) Assam

Answers

Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The World Bank (WB) raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY27 to 7.1%, up from its April 2026 projection of 6.6%.

The upgraded 7.1% FY27 forecast was supported by resilient domestic demand, private consumption, exports, industry and services, following 7.8% growth in Q1 FY27.

Detailed Explanation:

The World Bank (WB) raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY27 to 7.1%, up from its April 2026 projection of 6.6%.

The upgraded 7.1% FY27 forecast was supported by resilient domestic demand, private consumption, exports, industry and services, following 7.8% growth in Q1 FY27.

The forecast was published in the World Bank’s October 2026 South Asia Economic Update.

The World Bank highlighted India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness and medium-term growth prospects, while identifying agricultural and global risks as potential challenges to growth.

India’s economy grew by 7.8% in FY26, compared with 7.2% in FY25.

The World Bank projected India’s GDP growth at 7.2% in FY28 and 7.0% in FY29.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The proposed Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri, Odisha, is set for a fresh start after the Airports Authority of India agreed to undertake its development and investment.

The proposed greenfield international airport will be developed over approximately 1,164.72 acres, including 68.82 acres of revenue forest land.

The project recently received final environmental clearance and Coastal Regulation Zone clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, removing a major regulatory hurdle.

The project had earlier received in-principle Stage-I approval for diversion of forest land.

The airport was earlier estimated to cost around ₹5,631 crore and was being pursued by the Government of Odisha under a public-private partnership model.

Detailed Explanation:

The proposed Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri, Odisha, is set for a fresh start after the Airports Authority of India agreed to undertake its development and investment.

The proposed greenfield international airport will be developed over approximately 1,164.72 acres, including 68.82 acres of revenue forest land.

The project recently received final environmental clearance and Coastal Regulation Zone clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, removing a major regulatory hurdle.

The project had earlier received in-principle Stage-I approval for diversion of forest land.

The airport was earlier estimated to cost around ₹5,631 crore and was being pursued by the Government of Odisha under a public-private partnership model.

Companies including Fairfax, Adani Airports and GMR had shown interest during the 2024 tender process for the first phase.

The Airports Authority of India will prepare the Detailed Project Report after completion of the remaining statutory formalities.

The revenue-sharing arrangement between the Airports Authority of India and the Government of Odisha is under discussion.

The Detailed Project Report will determine the revised investment requirement based on phased development, technical specifications, passenger traffic projections, land and infrastructure requirements and prevailing construction costs.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, Union Territory of Ladakh marked the beginning of Wildlife Week 2026 with a series of community-focused activities under the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife.”

Wildlife Week 2026 is being observed from 2 to 8 October 2026 to strengthen awareness about wildlife conservation, environmental cleanliness and community participation across Ladakh.

In the Hemis National Park landscape, a cleanliness drive was conducted at Shang, an important snow leopard zone.

The activity highlighted the need to protect natural spaces shared by people and wildlife.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, Union Territory of Ladakh marked the beginning of Wildlife Week 2026 with a series of community-focused activities under the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife.”

Wildlife Week 2026 is being observed from 2 to 8 October 2026 to strengthen awareness about wildlife conservation, environmental cleanliness and community participation across Ladakh.

In the Hemis National Park landscape, a cleanliness drive was conducted at Shang, an important snow leopard zone.

The activity highlighted the need to protect natural spaces shared by people and wildlife.

In the Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, cleanliness drives were organised at Durbuk, Lalok and the Pangong area.

Wildlife Guards, Environment Protection Force personnel and wildlife stewards participated in waste collection, with waste collected at Durbuk transported to the designated segregation site.

Similar community participation was witnessed in the Karakoram Nubra-Shyok Wildlife Sanctuary, including the Diskit Nubra Sand Dunes and other locations in the Nubra landscape.

Wildlife Guards, wildlife stewards, Environment Protection Force personnel and villagers participated in the cleanliness activities.

4) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India’s first national-level pilot project for rural housing using Three-Dimensional (3D) Concrete Printing has been launched in Andhra Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin.

The foundation stone was laid in Burripalem, Guntur district, on 4 October 2026.

The pilot project will construct 177 houses at an estimated cost of ₹14 crore, with the construction targeted for completion within six months.

The project covers Burripalem and Obulnayudupalem.

Three-Dimensional Concrete Printing is a construction-scale form of additive manufacturing in which a computer-controlled robotic printer converts digital Building Information Modelling designs into physical structures by depositing specially formulated concrete layer by layer.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s first national-level pilot project for rural housing using Three-Dimensional (3D) Concrete Printing has been launched in Andhra Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin.

The foundation stone was laid in Burripalem, Guntur district, on 4 October 2026.

The pilot project will construct 177 houses at an estimated cost of ₹14 crore, with the construction targeted for completion within six months.

The project covers Burripalem and Obulnayudupalem.

Three-Dimensional Concrete Printing is a construction-scale form of additive manufacturing in which a computer-controlled robotic printer converts digital Building Information Modelling designs into physical structures by depositing specially formulated concrete layer by layer.

The technology requires concrete mixtures with appropriate extrudability, buildability and rapid-setting properties, ensuring that each successive layer retains its shape without collapsing.

The technology combines material science and automation and can reduce construction time, material wastage, labour requirements and dependence on conventional formwork, thereby supporting faster, cost-effective and standardised affordable housing.

India’s construction-scale three-dimensional printing gained momentum in 2021, when Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the start-up Tvasta unveiled the country’s first three-dimensional printed single-storey house on the Indian Institute of Technology Madras campus.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India’s transition towards electric mobility is gaining momentum under the Pradhan Mantri Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement Scheme, with 26.59 lakh electric vehicles sold as of June 2026, against an incentive-supported target of around 28.30 lakh electric vehicles.

The scheme has an outlay of ₹11,900 crore and has been extended until 31 March 2028, supporting electric vehicle adoption, charging infrastructure, electric buses and the development of a domestic electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem.

The Pradhan Mantri Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement Scheme was launched in September 2024 and implemented from October 2024 on a pan-India basis.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s transition towards electric mobility is gaining momentum under the Pradhan Mantri Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement Scheme, with 26.59 lakh electric vehicles sold as of June 2026, against an incentive-supported target of around 28.30 lakh electric vehicles.

The scheme has an outlay of ₹11,900 crore and has been extended until 31 March 2028, supporting electric vehicle adoption, charging infrastructure, electric buses and the development of a domestic electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem.

The Pradhan Mantri Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement Scheme was launched in September 2024 and implemented from October 2024 on a pan-India basis.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted several Parliamentary Committees related to different Ministries, with new chairpersons appointed to various Departmentally Related Standing Committees.

Bhartruhari Mahtab has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, which comprises 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha.

Shashi Tharoor has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on External Affairs, which also consists of 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha.

Sudhir Gupta has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Railways.

Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Detailed Explanation:

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted several Parliamentary Committees related to different Ministries, with new chairpersons appointed to various Departmentally Related Standing Committees.

Bhartruhari Mahtab has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, which comprises 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha.

Shashi Tharoor has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on External Affairs, which also consists of 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha.

Sudhir Gupta has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Railways.

Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Charanjit Singh Channi has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing.

Radha Mohan Singh has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Defence.

Rajiv Pratap Rudy has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Water Resources.

Saptagiri Ulaka has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.

Nishikant Dubey has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Communications and Information Technology.

Originally notified for two years, the scheme has been extended until 31 March 2028, providing demand incentives and infrastructure support across multiple electric vehicle categories.

The scheme covers electric two-wheelers, electric three-wheelers, registered electric rickshaws, electric carts, L5 category vehicles, electric ambulances, electric trucks, electric buses, public charging infrastructure and the upgradation of vehicle testing agencies.

For registered electric two-wheelers, the scheme provides an incentive of ₹2,500 per kilowatt-hour, capped at ₹5,000 per vehicle, for vehicles priced up to ₹1.5 lakh ex-factory.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Odisha Government has launched what it described as India’s first dedicated incentive portal for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions, aimed at attracting investment and promoting business tourism in the State.

Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida launched the portal at the Odisha Travel Bazaar 2026, in the presence of senior government officials and industry representatives.

The portal aims to promote Odisha as a destination for corporate conventions and simplify the process of applying for financial incentives by event organisers and tourism operators.

The initiative is expected to facilitate faster approvals for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions events, destination weddings, sports events and cultural heritage-related ventures.

Detailed Explanation:

The Odisha Government has launched what it described as India’s first dedicated incentive portal for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions, aimed at attracting investment and promoting business tourism in the State.

Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida launched the portal at the Odisha Travel Bazaar 2026, in the presence of senior government officials and industry representatives.

The portal aims to promote Odisha as a destination for corporate conventions and simplify the process of applying for financial incentives by event organisers and tourism operators.

The initiative is expected to facilitate faster approvals for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions events, destination weddings, sports events and cultural heritage-related ventures.

The Odisha Government highlighted the potential of destination weddings and experiential tourism, including temple weddings, local cultural experiences and regional cuisine tours.

Bhubaneswar’s historical monuments and cultural heritage were identified as opportunities for hosting distinctive events, particularly for younger visitors.

The State Government assured industry representatives that recommendations from the private sector would be considered to address administrative bottlenecks and facilitate investment through targeted capital subsidies.

The dedicated digital mechanism is expected to strengthen Odisha’s business tourism ecosystem by promoting destinations for corporate conventions and streamlining applications for financial incentives.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

According to the Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25 released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, India’s registered manufacturing sector recorded broad-based growth in industrial output, employment, wages, invested capital and Gross Value Added during 2024-25.

The number of registered manufacturing establishments increased by 2.64%, from 2.60 lakh in 2023-24 to 2.67 lakh in 2024-25.

Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of registered manufacturing establishments at 41,221, followed by Gujarat (33,084) and Maharashtra (27,379).

Manufacturing Gross Value Added increased by 9.59%, rising from ₹24.58 lakh crore in 2023-24 to ₹26.94 lakh crore in 2024-25.

Maharashtra recorded the highest share of manufacturing Gross Value Added, followed by Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. Together, these five States contributed more than 54% of India’s total manufacturing Gross Value Added.

Employment in the registered manufacturing sector increased from 1.96 crore persons in 2023-24 to 2.10 crore persons in 2024-25, registering a growth of 7.19%.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25 released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, India’s registered manufacturing sector recorded broad-based growth in industrial output, employment, wages, invested capital and Gross Value Added during 2024-25.

The number of registered manufacturing establishments increased by 2.64%, from 2.60 lakh in 2023-24 to 2.67 lakh in 2024-25.

Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of registered manufacturing establishments at 41,221, followed by Gujarat (33,084) and Maharashtra (27,379).

Manufacturing Gross Value Added increased by 9.59%, rising from ₹24.58 lakh crore in 2023-24 to ₹26.94 lakh crore in 2024-25.

Maharashtra recorded the highest share of manufacturing Gross Value Added, followed by Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. Together, these five States contributed more than 54% of India’s total manufacturing Gross Value Added.

Employment in the registered manufacturing sector increased from 1.96 crore persons in 2023-24 to 2.10 crore persons in 2024-25, registering a growth of 7.19%.

Total emoluments paid to workers increased by 12.08% during 2024-25.

Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana were the five leading States in manufacturing employment, collectively accounting for around 56% of total employment in the sector.

Fixed capital increased by 10.54%, while invested capital, comprising fixed capital and physical working capital, increased by 11.10% during the survey period.

Net income increased by 9.68%, while net profit registered a growth of 7.73% in 2024-25.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded (PM-SETU) Industrial Training Institutes has completed one year, with the Government focusing on modernising Industrial Training Institutes, strengthening industry participation and aligning vocational training with emerging workforce requirements.

Launched on 4 October 2025, the scheme aims to transform government Industrial Training Institutes into modern, industry-aligned training institutions.

The scheme has a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore, comprising ₹30,000 crore from the Central Government, ₹20,000 crore from State Governments and ₹10,000 crore from industry.

Detailed Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded (PM-SETU) Industrial Training Institutes has completed one year, with the Government focusing on modernising Industrial Training Institutes, strengthening industry participation and aligning vocational training with emerging workforce requirements.

Launched on 4 October 2025, the scheme aims to transform government Industrial Training Institutes into modern, industry-aligned training institutions.

The scheme has a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore, comprising ₹30,000 crore from the Central Government, ₹20,000 crore from State Governments and ₹10,000 crore from industry.

The scheme is being implemented through two key components:

Upgradation of 1,000 government Industrial Training Institutes through a Hub-and-Spoke model, comprising 200 Hub ITIs and 800 Spoke ITIs.

Augmentation of the capacity of five National Skill Training Institutes through National Centres of Excellence and advanced training of trainers.

Under the Hub-and-Spoke model, each Hub ITI is connected with an average of four Spoke ITIs, enabling institutions to share advanced infrastructure, modern trades, digital learning systems and incubation facilities.

Upgraded Hub ITIs are expected to provide innovation centres, training-of-trainers infrastructure, production units and placement services, while Spoke ITIs will expand access to training and resources available within their respective clusters.

10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The United States (US) announced a new “Super Intelligence Force” (SI Force) Task Force on 4 October 2026 to coordinate the US federal government’s response to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The task force is led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, who serves as the “AI Czar” or “SI Czar”.

The task force brings together officials from intelligence, regulation, personnel administration and defence research.

Detailed Explanation:

The United States (US) announced a new “Super Intelligence Force” (SI Force) Task Force on 4 October 2026 to coordinate the US federal government’s response to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The task force is led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, who serves as the “AI Czar” or “SI Czar”.

The task force brings together officials from intelligence, regulation, personnel administration and defence research.

Key members include FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor, and Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael.

The task force has been given 120 days to determine the federal government’s responsibilities in AI development.

It will prepare a report assessing the risks and opportunities associated with AI/Super Intelligence and recommend the government’s approach.

The task force will coordinate with consumers, public-interest groups, technology companies and critical infrastructure providers on AI-related issues.

It is also expected to develop responses to Super Intelligence (SI)-enabled threats while seeking to avoid overregulation that could negatively affect innovation and competition.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature.

The Swedish Academy awarded her the prize, recognising her “bold and inventive” body of work that engages creatively with the classical tradition and creates new forms for contemporary literature.

The Nobel citation recognised Carson “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”

The Nobel Prize in Literature carries 12 million Swedish kronor, equivalent to approximately US$1.2 million.

Detailed Explanation:

Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature.

The Swedish Academy awarded her the prize, recognising her “bold and inventive” body of work that engages creatively with the classical tradition and creates new forms for contemporary literature.

The Nobel citation recognised Carson “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”

The Nobel Prize in Literature carries 12 million Swedish kronor, equivalent to approximately US$1.2 million.

Carson is known for a genre-defying literary style that combines verse, prose, dialogue and translation.

Her work is strongly influenced by classical Greek literature, and she is widely recognised for her translations of classical Greek works.

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, recognised for his literary work described in the Nobel citation as visionary and connected with the power of art.

 

12) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies has signed five Memoranda of Understanding with industry and technology organisations to strengthen India’s talent pipeline and the country’s Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality ecosystem.

The five agreements were signed, the second day of FICCI FRAMES 2026, held at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed the agreements with:

Motion Picture Association India

Centre for Development of Imaging Technology

E-Sports Games Federation

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Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies has signed five Memoranda of Understanding with industry and technology organisations to strengthen India’s talent pipeline and the country’s Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality ecosystem.

The five agreements were signed, the second day of FICCI FRAMES 2026, held at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed the agreements with:

Motion Picture Association India

Centre for Development of Imaging Technology

E-Sports Games Federation

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The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Ashish Shelar, Minister of Electronics, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, along with senior representatives and stakeholders from the participating organisations.

The partnership with the Centre for Development of Imaging Technology will also support the establishment of the Kerala State Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality in Thiruvananthapuram.

The agreement with the Motion Picture Association brings an international film, television and streaming industry perspective to the initiative.

 

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Pondicherry University and National Institute of Technology Nagaland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen academic and research collaboration between the two institutions.

The agreement has been developed under the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research network scheme, supported by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.

Under the scheme, Pondicherry University and National Institute of Technology Nagaland are participating as Spoke Institutions, while the Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru is serving as the Hub Institution.

The Memorandum of Understanding is expected to create opportunities for strengthening research linkages with leading institutions.

Detailed Explanation:

Pondicherry University and National Institute of Technology Nagaland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen academic and research collaboration between the two institutions.

The agreement has been developed under the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research network scheme, supported by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.

Under the scheme, Pondicherry University and National Institute of Technology Nagaland are participating as Spoke Institutions, while the Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru is serving as the Hub Institution.

The Memorandum of Understanding is expected to create opportunities for strengthening research linkages with leading institutions.

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding marks an important milestone in strengthening inter-institutional collaboration and advancing the objectives of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation–Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research programme.

Both institutions aim to develop sustained partnerships in research, innovation and academic capacity building.

 

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Nālandā University and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish structured cooperation in academics, research and capacity building.

The collaboration will cover Traditional Knowledge, Intellectual Property Rights, People’s Rights and Cultural Heritage, including Traditional Cultural Expressions, with a particular focus on the cultural heritage of Bihar.

The collaboration between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit and the new Nālandā University is expected to rejuvenate the past glory of Nalanda as an educational and research hub, with a specific focus on the cultural heritage of India, particularly Bihar.

Detailed Explanation:

Nālandā University and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish structured cooperation in academics, research and capacity building.

The collaboration will cover Traditional Knowledge, Intellectual Property Rights, People’s Rights and Cultural Heritage, including Traditional Cultural Expressions, with a particular focus on the cultural heritage of Bihar.

The collaboration with the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library will provide a platform for integrating Traditional Knowledge with contemporary academic research, documentation, Intellectual Property awareness and interdisciplinary scholarship.

The collaboration between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit and the new Nālandā University is expected to rejuvenate the past glory of Nalanda as an educational and research hub, with a specific focus on the cultural heritage of India, particularly Bihar.

The two institutions are confident that the collaboration will contribute to the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Intellectual Property Rights Policy 2016 concerning Traditional Knowledge, Intellectual Property Rights and cultural heritage.

Nālandā University is an International University of National Importance established under the aegis of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, at Rajgir in Nalanda district, Bihar.

 

15) Answer: A

The Government of India (GoI) appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), effective from 31 October 2026.

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will take charge in the rank of Air Chief Marshal and is expected to serve until December 2028.

He will succeed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh (A.P. Singh), who will superannuate on 31 October 2026.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

SAREX-2026 is the 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise, organised by the Indian Coast Guard and conducted off Paradip, Odisha, on 8 October 2026.

Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated SAREX-2026 on 7 October 2026.

The exercise involved 32 delegates from 30 foreign friendly nations, promoting international cooperation and interoperability in maritime Search & Rescue.

Detailed Explanation:

SAREX-2026 is the 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise, organised by the Indian Coast Guard and conducted off Paradip, Odisha, on 8 October 2026.

Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated SAREX-2026 on 7 October 2026.

The exercise involved 32 delegates from 30 foreign friendly nations, promoting international cooperation and interoperability in maritime Search & Rescue.

SAREX-2026 is a multi-agency exercise aimed at validating operational preparedness, enhancing international interoperability, testing joint response mechanisms, and exchanging best practices.

The exercise includes a simulated Mass Rescue Operation involving simultaneous aeronautical and maritime distress situations.

India’s Satellite-Aided Search & Rescue (SAR) system has evolved from LEOSAR (Low Earth Orbit Search & Rescue) to GEOSAR (Geostationary Search & Rescue) and now towards MEOSAR (Medium Earth Orbit Search & Rescue).

The Indian MEOLUT (Medium Earth Orbit Local User Terminal) has achieved full operational capability, marking a major advancement in India’s satellite-aided SAR capability.

 

17) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approved the revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for utilisation of MoD Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges and Laboratory Test Facilities by the Indian Defence Industry.

The revised SOP provides a detailed, simplified and transparent procedure for the allotment and utilisation of proof ranges and laboratory testing facilities, along with the required formats.

Proof and testing charges have been waived for iDEX, Technology Development Fund (TDF), Make and other MoD developmental projects to promote Atmanirbharta in Defence.

A three-day slot per quarter has been reserved at Proof Ranges for proof firing of Government-sponsored developmental projects, including iDEX, TDF and Make projects.

Detailed Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approved the revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for utilisation of MoD Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges and Laboratory Test Facilities by the Indian Defence Industry.

The revised SOP provides a detailed, simplified and transparent procedure for the allotment and utilisation of proof ranges and laboratory testing facilities, along with the required formats.

Proof and testing charges have been waived for iDEX, Technology Development Fund (TDF), Make and other MoD developmental projects to promote Atmanirbharta in Defence.

A three-day slot per quarter has been reserved at Proof Ranges for proof firing of Government-sponsored developmental projects, including iDEX, TDF and Make projects.

The reserved quarterly three-day slots will also cover developmental projects undertaken on the own initiative of indigenous defence industries.

The SOP lists the available Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges and Laboratory Test Facilities under DRDO, Government Quality Assurance agencies and the three Services for use by the Indian defence industry.

The procedure for calculation and payment of proof/testing charges, wherever applicable, has been incorporated into the SOP to simplify documentation and processes for industry.

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the aegis of Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DAR&PG), is implementing Special Campaign 6 for cleanliness, reducing pendency, record management and e-waste disposal.

Special Campaign 6 is being conducted from 2–31 October 2026 across the Department of Biotechnology, Scientific Cadre Units, Divisions, Autonomous Institutions and PSUs.

During the Preparatory Phase (15–30 September 2026), DBT set targets to review and organise 18,741 e-files and 7,773 physical files.

The Department targeted cleanliness and space-clearing activities at 156 sites, creating 46,486 sq. ft. of usable space.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the aegis of Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DAR&PG), is implementing Special Campaign 6 for cleanliness, reducing pendency, record management and e-waste disposal.

Special Campaign 6 is being conducted from 2–31 October 2026 across the Department of Biotechnology, Scientific Cadre Units, Divisions, Autonomous Institutions and PSUs.

During the Preparatory Phase (15–30 September 2026), DBT set targets to review and organise 18,741 e-files and 7,773 physical files.

The Department targeted cleanliness and space-clearing activities at 156 sites, creating 46,486 sq. ft. of usable space.

The campaign targeted disposal of 1,694 e-waste items and generation of ₹39,33,055 revenue through disposal of e-waste and non-e-waste items.

Swachh Bharat Diwas was observed by DBT on 2 October 2026 through an e-waste disposal drive under Special Campaign 6 at DBT Headquarters, CGO Complex, New Delhi.

A special cleanliness drive titled “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” was conducted on 1 October 2026, under the chairpersonship of Ekta Vishnoi, Joint Secretary (Administration).

The “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” drive involved officers and staff in a one-hour mass cleanliness drive/shramdaan from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM near JLN Metro Station, followed by plantation of saplings under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”.

Under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026, DBT organised “Kabaad Se Kala – Waste to Art” under the theme “Swachhata Se Samridhi”, promoting Reuse, Recycling and creative utilisation of discarded materials.

19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Scientists from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, and SRM University, Amaravati developed a metal-free catalyst for next-generation clean-energy technologies.

The research was led by Dr. Pradip Pachfule (SNBNCBS), Prof. Ramendra Sundar Dey (INST), and Prof. Ranjit Thapa (SRM University, Amaravati).

The newly developed catalyst, named TTT-DHTD, is a specially designed metal-free organic porous material prepared using TTT and DHTD linkers.

TTT stands for 2,4,6-tris(4-aminophenyl)-1,3,5-triazine, while DHTD refers to 4,8-dioxo-4,8-dihydrobenzo[1,2-b:4,5-b’]dithiophene-2,6-dicarbaldehyde.

The TTT-DHTD catalyst is made entirely from abundant elements such as carbon, sulfur, nitrogen and hydrogen, without using precious metals.

Detailed Explanation:

Scientists from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, and SRM University, Amaravati developed a metal-free catalyst for next-generation clean-energy technologies.

The research was led by Dr. Pradip Pachfule (SNBNCBS), Prof. Ramendra Sundar Dey (INST), and Prof. Ranjit Thapa (SRM University, Amaravati).

The newly developed catalyst, named TTT-DHTD, is a specially designed metal-free organic porous material prepared using TTT and DHTD linkers.

TTT stands for 2,4,6-tris(4-aminophenyl)-1,3,5-triazine, while DHTD refers to 4,8-dioxo-4,8-dihydrobenzo[1,2-b:4,5-b’]dithiophene-2,6-dicarbaldehyde.

The TTT-DHTD catalyst is made entirely from abundant elements such as carbon, sulfur, nitrogen and hydrogen, without using precious metals.

The material forms an ultra-porous, honeycomb-like network that efficiently facilitates the conversion of oxygen into electricity.

The catalyst is designed for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR), a crucial electrochemical reaction that determines the efficiency of zinc–air (Zn–air) batteries and hydrogen fuel cells.

Zn–air batteries use abundant and relatively inexpensive zinc and obtain oxygen directly from the air, eliminating the need to store an active cathode material.

 

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India’s first offshore wind farm prototype is planned off the coast of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking an important step towards developing the country’s offshore wind-energy sector.

The project will install one 6.25 MW wind turbine about 1,650 metres from the Southern Breakwater of Thoothukudi Inner Harbour.

The project is estimated to cost ₹77 crore and is being tendered by the Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRCL).

The contract covers design, procurement, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of the offshore wind turbine.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s first offshore wind farm prototype is planned off the coast of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking an important step towards developing the country’s offshore wind-energy sector.

The project will install one 6.25 MW wind turbine about 1,650 metres from the Southern Breakwater of Thoothukudi Inner Harbour.

The project is estimated to cost ₹77 crore and is being tendered by the Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRCL).

The contract covers design, procurement, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of the offshore wind turbine.

After commissioning, the turbine will undergo two years of operation and maintenance, while the generated electricity will be supplied to the Tamil Nadu State grid.

Electricity generated will be evacuated according to the norms of TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation) and TANTRANSCO (Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation).

Onshore energy meters will record both the electricity exported to and imported from the grid under applicable TANGEDCO/TANTRANSCO norms.

21) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish a degree-granting campus in Hyderabad, Telangana.

The proposed Hyderabad campus will be CU Denver’s first campus in India and the first foreign university campus in Telangana.

The campus is expected to admit its first cohort in August 2027.

CU Denver will become the first American public university authorised to establish a degree-granting campus in India, according to the supplied information.

Detailed Explanation:

University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish a degree-granting campus in Hyderabad, Telangana.

The proposed Hyderabad campus will be CU Denver’s first campus in India and the first foreign university campus in Telangana.

The campus is expected to admit its first cohort in August 2027.

CU Denver will become the first American public university authorised to establish a degree-granting campus in India, according to the supplied information.

The Hyderabad campus will align with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, particularly its focus on multidisciplinary education, internationalisation, improved learner outcomes and career readiness.

The campus plans to offer programmes in high-demand areas such as Business, Computing, Engineering and Analytics.

The programmes will emphasise applied learning, experiential education, interdisciplinary learning and workforce relevance.

The campus is intended to prepare students for careers in India and globally by developing skills suited to a changing global economy.

The Hyderabad campus will maintain academic and learning links with CU Denver’s home campus in the United States.

22) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Scientists announced the first direct detection of radio signals from an exoplanet, marking a major breakthrough in exoplanetary radio astronomy.

The radio signals originated from Beta Pictoris b, a gas-giant exoplanet located approximately 63–64 light-years from Earth.

The signals were detected using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope array.

An exoplanet is a planet that orbits a star outside the Solar System, while radio astronomy studies celestial objects through radio waves, a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light.

Beta Pictoris b orbits the young star Beta Pictoris, which is located in the constellation Pictor.

Detailed Explanation:

Scientists announced the first direct detection of radio signals from an exoplanet, marking a major breakthrough in exoplanetary radio astronomy.

The radio signals originated from Beta Pictoris b, a gas-giant exoplanet located approximately 63–64 light-years from Earth.

The signals were detected using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope array.

An exoplanet is a planet that orbits a star outside the Solar System, while radio astronomy studies celestial objects through radio waves, a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light.

Beta Pictoris b orbits the young star Beta Pictoris, which is located in the constellation Pictor.

Beta Pictoris b is a massive gas giant with rapid rotation, completing one rotation in approximately 8–9 hours.

The detected radio emissions are linked to powerful auroras on Beta Pictoris b, which are produced when charged particles interact with a planet’s magnetic field.

The radio bursts showed strong circular polarisation, an important characteristic associated with magnetic radiation.

Researchers compared the radio images with the precise positions of distant quasars to confirm that the signal originated from Beta Pictoris b and not from its host star.

23) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) signed a long-term contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada on 5 October 2026 to supply mission-critical aerospace engine components.

The aerospace components will be manufactured at Bharat Forge’s aerospace facility in India, which is designed to produce high-performance aero-engine products.

Bharat Forge’s aerospace facility uses advanced manufacturing technologies and follows global standards for quality, precision, reliability, and traceability.

Detailed Explanation:

Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) signed a long-term contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada on 5 October 2026 to supply mission-critical aerospace engine components.

The aerospace components will be manufactured at Bharat Forge’s aerospace facility in India, which is designed to produce high-performance aero-engine products.

Bharat Forge’s aerospace facility uses advanced manufacturing technologies and follows global standards for quality, precision, reliability, and traceability.

Mission-critical components are parts whose failure can affect the functioning of an aircraft engine or related system, requiring strict quality controls and certified manufacturing processes.

The agreement is expected to strengthen Pratt & Whitney Canada’s sourcing from India and support resilient and geographically diversified aerospace supply chains.

24) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) scientists developed an India-specific disease severity score for Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA).

The tool was developed using clinical data from 171 Indian children aged up to 18 years treated at Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur.

Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) is an inherited haemoglobinopathy caused by abnormal haemoglobin due to a mutation in the beta-globin gene, resulting in sickle-shaped red blood cells.

SCA can cause anaemia, severe pain episodes, organ damage and other complications, with disease severity varying across populations.

Detailed Explanation:

CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) scientists developed an India-specific disease severity score for Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA).

The tool was developed using clinical data from 171 Indian children aged up to 18 years treated at Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur.

Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) is an inherited haemoglobinopathy caused by abnormal haemoglobin due to a mutation in the beta-globin gene, resulting in sickle-shaped red blood cells.

SCA can cause anaemia, severe pain episodes, organ damage and other complications, with disease severity varying across populations.

The existing Paediatric Severity Score (PSS) matched expert clinical assessments in only about 67% of Indian cases, showing limitations when applied to Indian patients.

Researchers developed ISS1 (India-specific Severity Score), which improved clinical assessment accuracy to nearly 83%.

The second version, ISS2, uses easily observable clinical indicators instead of laboratory measurements and achieved about 85% concordance with expert assessments.

 

25) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Professor Palle Rama Rao, a renowned Indian metallurgist, scientist, and science administrator and Padma Vibhushan awardee, passed away in Hyderabad, Telangana, on 3 October 2026 at the age of 89.

A metallurgist is a scientist, engineer, or technical specialist who studies, extracts, refines, alloys, and fabricates metals and their components

Palle Rama Rao was born on 30 June 1937 in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, and was known for his contributions to physical and mechanical metallurgy.

He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) from 1999 to 2002, promoting academic excellence, research, innovation, and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Detailed Explanation:

Professor Palle Rama Rao, a renowned Indian metallurgist, scientist, and science administrator and Padma Vibhushan awardee, passed away in Hyderabad, Telangana, on 3 October 2026 at the age of 89.

A metallurgist is a scientist, engineer, or technical specialist who studies, extracts, refines, alloys, and fabricates metals and their components

Palle Rama Rao was born on 30 June 1937 in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, and was known for his contributions to physical and mechanical metallurgy.

He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) from 1999 to 2002, promoting academic excellence, research, innovation, and interdisciplinary scholarship.

He served as Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and also as Secretary of the Department of Ocean Development.

He served as the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and as a member of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).

He served as the Director of the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) and contributed to indigenous alloy development and defence-related metallurgy.

26) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Eva Marie Saint, an Oscar-winning American actress and one of the last surviving stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, passed away at the age of 102 in Los Angeles, United States of America (USA).

She was born on 4 July 1924 in Newark, New Jersey, USA, and studied at Bowling Green State University, Ohio.

Saint began her career in television and radio before making her Broadway debut in The Trip to Bountiful in 1953, for which she won the Drama Critics Award.

Detailed Explanation:

Eva Marie Saint, an Oscar-winning American actress and one of the last surviving stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, passed away at the age of 102 in Los Angeles, United States of America (USA).

She was born on 4 July 1924 in Newark, New Jersey, USA, and studied at Bowling Green State University, Ohio.

Saint began her career in television and radio before making her Broadway debut in The Trip to Bountiful in 1953, for which she won the Drama Critics Award.

She made her film debut in 1954 with Elia Kazan’s On the Waterfront, playing Edie Doyle.

For On the Waterfront (1954), Eva Marie Saint won the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Supporting Actress in 1955, marking a major achievement early in her film career.

She received the Oscar just two days before giving birth to her first child.

One of her most iconic roles was Eve Kendall opposite Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 thriller North by Northwest.

27) Answer: E

World Cotton Day is observed every year on 7 October to recognise the importance of cotton and its contribution to livelihoods, trade, economic development and the textile sector.

The theme of World Cotton Day 2026 is “Cotton for Good: Building Prosperity Through Trade, Transformation and Partnership.”

Cotton is a natural fibre that is soft and grows around the seeds of the cotton plant. Almost all parts of the cotton plant are useful.

 

28) Answer: B

World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed every year on 6 October to raise awareness about cerebral palsy and promote greater inclusion, rights and opportunities for people living with the condition.

The theme of World Cerebral Palsy Day 2026 is “Unique and United”, highlighting the individuality of people with cerebral palsy and the importance of collective action and solidarity.

29) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The World Bank highlighted India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness and medium-term growth prospects, while identifying agricultural and global risks as potential challenges to growth.

India’s economy grew by 7.8% in FY26, compared with 7.2% in FY25.

The World Bank projected India’s GDP growth at 7.2% in FY28 and 7.0% in FY29.

Detailed Explanation:

The World Bank (WB) raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY27 to 7.1%, up from its April 2026 projection of 6.6%.

The upgraded 7.1% FY27 forecast was supported by resilient domestic demand, private consumption, exports, industry and services, following 7.8% growth in Q1 FY27.

The forecast was published in the World Bank’s October 2026 South Asia Economic Update.

The World Bank highlighted India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness and medium-term growth prospects, while identifying agricultural and global risks as potential challenges to growth.

India’s economy grew by 7.8% in FY26, compared with 7.2% in FY25.

The World Bank projected India’s GDP growth at 7.2% in FY28 and 7.0% in FY29.

30) Answer: A

About Odisha:

Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi

Governor: Hari Babu Kambhampati

Capital: Bhubaneswar

National Parks: Simlipal National Park, Bhitarkanika National Park, Nandankanan National Park

Wildlife Sanctuaries: Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary, Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary, Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary