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1) What is the name of the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence inaugurated by State Bank of India in Mumbai on 26 October 2026?

(a) CyRIS

(b) CyberShield

(c) DigiSecure

(d) SBI-CyberNet

(e) FinCyber

2) What is the minimum initial contribution required to open an NPS account through PhonePe’s ‘Tatkal NPS’ facility?

(a) ₹100

(b) ₹250

(c) ₹500

(d) ₹1,000

(e) ₹2,000

3) Which regulatory authority granted final authorisation to Skydo to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) at GIFT City, Gujarat?

(a) Reserve Bank of India

(b) Securities and Exchange Board of India

(c) International Financial Services Centres Authority

(d) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India

(e) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

4) When will SEBI’s revised real-time margin waiver framework for securities delivered through Early Pay-in (EPI) come into effect?

(a) 22 December 2026

(b) 22 January 2027

(c) 22 February 2027

(d) 22 March 2027

(e) 22 April 2027

5) Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY):

1. The scheme will be implemented from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
2. The total financial outlay of the scheme is ₹7,395.55 crore.
3. III. The scheme will support the preparation of 2.55 lakh holistic Gram Panchayat        Development Plans annually through the eGramSwaraj Portal.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) I only

(b) II only

(c) I and III only

(d) All of the above

(e) None of the above

6) How many states agreed to increase the retirement age of district judicial officers from 60 to 62 years, as noted by the Supreme Court of India?

(a) 10

(b) 12

(c) 13

(d) 14

(e) 18

7) Which fuel blend has been specifically permitted for suitably designed and certified flex-fuel vehicles under the amended Central Motor Vehicles Rules?

(a) E20

(b) E50

(c) E75

(d) E85

(e) E100

8) Who administered the oath of office to the four newly inducted ministers in the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers?

(a) Omar Abdullah

(b) Surinder Chaudhary

(c) Manoj Sinha

(d) Sunil Sharma

(e) Javed Rana

9) Who authored the book ‘Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World’, released by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan?

(a) Anil K. Antony

(b) Shashi Tharoor

(c) S. Jaishankar

(d) Nandan Nilekani

(e) Amitabh Kant

10) Consider the following statements regarding the concessional annual FASTag local pass introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:

1. The scheme will take effect on 1 November 2026.
2. Eligible vehicle owners must reside within 20 kilometres of a National Highway toll plaza.
3. III. The standard FASTag annual pass fee of ₹2,075 for 2026–27.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) I only

(b) II only

(c) I and II only

(d) All of the above

(e) None of the above

11) Which corridor received the award for Metro Rail with the Best Passenger Service and Satisfaction at the 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2026?

(a) Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor

(b) Delhi Metro Airport Express Line

(c) Mumbai Metro Line 3

(d) Bengaluru Metro Purple Line

(e) Chennai Metro Green Line

12) From which date will Greece’s ban on social media use by children under 15 years of age come into force?

(a) 1 November 2026

(b) 1 December 2026

(c) 1 January 202

(d) 1 February 2027

(e) 1 April 2027

13) Until which date has Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s tenure been extended by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)?

(a) 31 December 2026

(b) 31 March 2027

(c) 30 June 2027

(d) 31 October 2027

(e) 31 December 2027

14) Which civilian decoration of the United Arab Emirates was conferred on Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for protecting passengers aboard a Flydubai flight?

(a) Order of the Union

(b) First Class Order of Zayed II

(c) Order of Independence

(d) Emirates Excellence Medal

(e) Order of Sheikh Khalifa

15) How many commercial agreements, partnerships and FDI outcomes were announced between Canadian and Indian organisations as part of the Team Canada Trade Mission?

(a) 24

(b) 28

(c) 30

(d) 34

(e) 40

16) Which organisation celebrated the 19th Raising Day of Project Arunank on 24 October 2026?

(a) Indian Army

(b) Border Roads Organisation

(c) National Highways Authority of India

(d) Indo-Tibetan Border Police

(e) Central Public Works Department

 

 

17) Where was Yard 1283 (Srishti), a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), launched on 27 October 2026?

(a) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata

(b) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai

(c) Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa

(d) Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi

(e) Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam

18) Who was the chief guest at the launch and keel-laying ceremonies of the Indian Navy’s barges held on 26 October 2026?

(a) Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan

(b) Rear Admiral Kapil Mehta

(c) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi

(d) Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti

(e) Rear Admiral Sandeep Pradhan

19) Which institution conducted research on the accretion process in the X-ray pulsar Centaurus X-3?

(a) Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru

(b) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

(c) Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad

(d) Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru

(e) Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital

20) Which Indian company signed a five-year contract with Nokia to support its global engineering, R&D and technology operations?

(a) Tata Elxsi

(b) L&T Technology Services

(c) HCLTech

(d) Tech Mahindra

(e) Wipro

21) In news, Renowned Indian Painter and Former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Jogen Chowdhury Passed Away at 87. Which prestigious civilian honour was conferred on renowned Indian painter Jogen Chowdhury by the West Bengal government in 2012?

(a) Padma Shri

(b) Padma Bhushan

(c) Banga Bibhushan

(d) Rabindra Puraskar

(e) Desikottama

 

22) In news, Ryū Murakami, the novelist and filmmaker who passed away at the age of 74, belonged to which country?

(a) China

(b) South Korea

(c) Vietnam

(d) Thailand

(e) Japan

23) As per the news, Nokia, a telecommunications technology company established in 1865, is headquartered in which country?

(a) Finland

(b) Sweden

(c) Norway

(d) Denmark

(e) Switzerland

 

24) What is the official currency of Greece?

(a) Pound

(b) Franc

(c) Krona

(d) Euro

(e) Dinar

25) In which state is Nandankanan National Park situated?

(a) West Bengal

(b) Jharkhand

(c) Bihar

(d) Chhattisgarh

(e) Odisha

Answers:

1) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) inaugurated CyRIS (Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence) in Mumbai on 26 October 2026 to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and address emerging digital threats.

The centre was inaugurated by Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), in the presence of SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty.

CyRIS aims to strengthen digital banking security, fraud prevention and cyber resilience across the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) ecosystem.

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) inaugurated CyRIS (Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence) in Mumbai on 26 October 2026 to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and address emerging digital threats.

The centre was inaugurated by Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), in the presence of SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty.

CyRIS aims to strengthen digital banking security, fraud prevention and cyber resilience across the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) ecosystem.

The centre operates through three pillars: THINK, INNOVATE and DEFEND.

THINK focuses on cyber policy, cyber training, the cyber academy and awareness initiatives to develop cybersecurity talent and improve public awareness.

INNOVATE focuses on research, innovation and benchmarking to assess cybersecurity maturity against evolving global practices.

DEFEND focuses on cyber defence, threat intelligence and cyber resilience to identify threats early and improve response capabilities.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

PhonePe, a Walmart-owned fintech company, launched ‘Tatkal NPS’, a digital facility that enables users to open a National Pension System (NPS) account with a minimum initial contribution of ₹250.

Tatkal NPS is an initiative developed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to simplify digital access to retirement savings.

Detailed Explanation:

PhonePe, a Walmart-owned fintech company, launched ‘Tatkal NPS’, a digital facility that enables users to open a National Pension System (NPS) account with a minimum initial contribution of ₹250.

Tatkal NPS is an initiative developed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to simplify digital access to retirement savings.

The service enables users to open an NPS account through a fully digital and paperless process, eliminating the need to upload fresh documents or complete a separate KYC process.

The facility reuses users’ existing bank KYC details through secure One-Time Password (OTP) authentication.

To open an account, users can select a linked bank account, verify it through OTP, contribute at least ₹250 via PhonePe UPI, and receive a Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN).

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Skydo, a cross-border payments platform serving Indian businesses, received final authorisation from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) at GIFT City, Gujarat.

The final authorisation followed the in-principle approval granted in May 2026, allowing Skydo to develop cross-border payment products from the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City.

Skydo plans to offer multi-currency accounts that will enable eligible Indian exporters to receive and hold foreign currencies, pay overseas suppliers, and convert foreign currency into Indian rupees, subject to regulatory guidelines.

Detailed Explanation:

Skydo, a cross-border payments platform serving Indian businesses, received final authorisation from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) at GIFT City, Gujarat.

The final authorisation followed the in-principle approval granted in May 2026, allowing Skydo to develop cross-border payment products from the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City.

Skydo plans to offer multi-currency accounts that will enable eligible Indian exporters to receive and hold foreign currencies, pay overseas suppliers, and convert foreign currency into Indian rupees, subject to regulatory guidelines.

The company’s planned services include merchant acquiring, collection services, and cross-border payment infrastructure for exporters, investment platforms, trade finance providers, and businesses operating within the IFSC ecosystem.

The IFSCA authorisation will support payment infrastructure for overseas investments, including US equities, and collection and settlement services for export factoring and trade finance providers, where permitted.

In India, Skydo holds final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a Payment Aggregator–Cross Border (PA-CB) for export collections and has approval for outward payments under the same framework.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced a real-time margin waiver framework allowing clients to use the value of shares delivered through Early Pay-in (EPI) towards margin requirements for subsequent buy and sell positions in the cash market.

The revised framework will come into effect on 22 February 2027, four months after the issuance of the circular.

Early Pay-in (EPI) refers to the delivery of securities to the Clearing Corporation (CC) before the prescribed settlement deadline.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced a real-time margin waiver framework allowing clients to use the value of shares delivered through Early Pay-in (EPI) towards margin requirements for subsequent buy and sell positions in the cash market.

The revised framework will come into effect on 22 February 2027, four months after the issuance of the circular.

Early Pay-in (EPI) refers to the delivery of securities to the Clearing Corporation (CC) before the prescribed settlement deadline.

Under the new framework, Clearing Corporations will not collect margins from trading or clearing members on a client's subsequent buy or sell positions, up to the value of securities for which the EPI request has been accepted.

The facility will apply when a client has a net sell obligation in a settlement.

The available EPI value will be calculated by the Clearing Corporation on the trade date and will be the lower of the value of securities delivered through EPI and the value of securities sold.

When a client takes a subsequent position in the cash market using the EPI benefit, the Clearing Corporation will assess the client's available margin after deducting the available EPI value.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) aimed at transforming grassroots governance and supporting the national vision of Viksit Bharat.

The scheme will be implemented from 2026–27 to 2030–31, coinciding with the period of the Sixteenth Finance Commission.

The total financial outlay is ₹7,395.55 crore, comprising a Central share of ₹4,869.48 crore and a state share of ₹2,526.07 crore.

The scheme will cover all States and Union Territories, including traditional rural local government institutions in areas outside Part IX of the Constitution where Panchayats do not exist.

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) aimed at transforming grassroots governance and supporting the national vision of Viksit Bharat.

The scheme will be implemented from 2026–27 to 2030–31, coinciding with the period of the Sixteenth Finance Commission.

The total financial outlay is ₹7,395.55 crore, comprising a Central share of ₹4,869.48 crore and a state share of ₹2,526.07 crore.

The scheme will cover all States and Union Territories, including traditional rural local government institutions in areas outside Part IX of the Constitution where Panchayats do not exist.

Around 32 lakh elected representatives, Panchayat functionaries and other stakeholders across more than 2.55 lakh Gram Panchayats and traditional local bodies will directly benefit. Each coordinated awareness-generation exercise will reach at least 1 crore citizens.

The scheme will support the preparation of 2.55 lakh holistic Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) annually through the eGramSwaraj Portal. These plans will combine village priorities, relevant interventions of Central and State departments, and available resources through participatory and evidence-based planning.

The Sixteenth Finance Commission has recommended approximately ₹4.35 lakh crore in grants for Rural Local Bodies for 2026–27 to 2030–31. PM VGSY will help connect these resources with village priorities through integrated planning, coordination and Gram Sabha deliberations.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India expressed satisfaction that 14 states had agreed to increase the retirement age of district judicial officers from 60 to 62 years and expressed hope that other states would follow.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana declined to list separate urgent petitions filed by judicial officers nearing retirement or who had recently retired, stating that the matter concerned the Supreme Court and the states.

Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar sought an urgent hearing, pointing out that judicial officers were retiring every day. The bench said the main petition had been listed but did not approve the listing of individual pleas.

Detailed Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India expressed satisfaction that 14 states had agreed to increase the retirement age of district judicial officers from 60 to 62 years and expressed hope that other states would follow.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana declined to list separate urgent petitions filed by judicial officers nearing retirement or who had recently retired, stating that the matter concerned the Supreme Court and the states.

Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar sought an urgent hearing, pointing out that judicial officers were retiring every day. The bench said the main petition had been listed but did not approve the listing of individual pleas.

On 4 September 2026, the Supreme Court had directed states that agreed to the proposal to amend their service rules and raise the retirement age of judicial officers to 62 years, subject to a suitability assessment by the concerned High Court. The amendments were to be completed preferably within two months.

Until the service rules are amended, judicial officers in the consenting states who reach the age of 60 years must not retire before turning 62, subject to an assessment of their suitability and performance by the concerned High Court.

The Court had also directed that judicial officers in Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, who retired on or after 31 March 2026, be given an option to rejoin judicial service, provided they had not already taken up other employment.

7) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) notified amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, allowing flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) specifically designed and certified for ethanol blends of up to E100, or nearly 100% ethanol.

Fuels containing more than E20 (20% ethanol and 80% petrol) and up to E100 can be used only in vehicles specifically designed and certified for those blends. Vehicles designed for E20 or conventional petrol are not suitable for E85 or E100 unless approved for such use.

The amendments also revise certain vehicle classification thresholds, fuel specifications, technical references in emission-related tables and testing provisions. The vehicle weight threshold for light petrol and diesel vehicles covered by the changes has increased from 3,000 kilograms to 3,500 kilograms.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) notified amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, allowing flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) specifically designed and certified for ethanol blends of up to E100, or nearly 100% ethanol.

Fuels containing more than E20 (20% ethanol and 80% petrol) and up to E100 can be used only in vehicles specifically designed and certified for those blends. Vehicles designed for E20 or conventional petrol are not suitable for E85 or E100 unless approved for such use.

The amendments also revise certain vehicle classification thresholds, fuel specifications, technical references in emission-related tables and testing provisions. The vehicle weight threshold for light petrol and diesel vehicles covered by the changes has increased from 3,000 kilograms to 3,500 kilograms.

E100 is a bioethanol fuel intended primarily for specially designed flex-fuel vehicles. It typically contains 93–95% ethanol, 5–7% petrol and additives. Ethanol is produced from agricultural feedstocks such as sugarcane, maize and biomass.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded the Council of Ministers by inducting four legislators from the National Conference (NC), nearly two years after the NC-led government assumed office in October 2024.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shamima Firdous and Altaf Ahmad Wani, popularly known as Altaf Kaloo, at Lok Bhawan in Srinagar.

Independent Member of the Legislative Assembly Satish Sharma was dropped from the Council of Ministers.

Detailed Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded the Council of Ministers by inducting four legislators from the National Conference (NC), nearly two years after the NC-led government assumed office in October 2024.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shamima Firdous and Altaf Ahmad Wani, popularly known as Altaf Kaloo, at Lok Bhawan in Srinagar.

Independent Member of the Legislative Assembly Satish Sharma was dropped from the Council of Ministers.

Following the reshuffle, the council reached its maximum permitted strength of nine members, including the Chief Minister, under the applicable 10% limit for the Union Territory’s 90-member Assembly.

Of the nine members, seven represent the Kashmir Valley, while Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary and Javed Rana represent the Jammu region. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised the composition, alleging regional and cultural imbalance.

Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma called for representation of every region, community and area.

The government expects wider use of suitable flex-fuel vehicles and domestically produced ethanol to help reduce dependence on imported crude oil and potentially lower emissions.

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book ‘Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World’, authored by Anil K. Antony, at Uprashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.

The book was published by Rupa Publications.

The book examines India’s transformation, emerging strengths and expanding role in the international order, drawing on the author’s experience in technology, business and public policy.

Detailed Explanation:

Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book ‘Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World’, authored by Anil K. Antony, at Uprashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.

The book was published by Rupa Publications.

The book examines India’s transformation, emerging strengths and expanding role in the international order, drawing on the author’s experience in technology, business and public policy.

Under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, India has strengthened indigenous manufacturing across sectors. The Vice-President cited the commissioning of INS Samarthak, an indigenously developed multipurpose vessel, as an example of growing domestic defence manufacturing capabilities.

Highlighting India’s expanding global role, he recalled the country’s leadership during its Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency and its promotion of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, meaning the world is one family. He also highlighted India’s contribution to the inclusion of the African Union in the G20 and its role as a voice for the Global South.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified a concessional annual FASTag local pass under the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026.

The scheme will take effect on 1 November 2026 and benefit eligible owners of non-commercial vehicles residing within 20 kilometres of a National Highway toll plaza.

The annual fee will be ₹1,500 for eligible toll plazas outside municipal or local town limits and ₹3,000 for plazas within these limits. These rates are lower than the standard FASTag annual pass fee of ₹3,075 for 2026–27.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified a concessional annual FASTag local pass under the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026.

The scheme will take effect on 1 November 2026 and benefit eligible owners of non-commercial vehicles residing within 20 kilometres of a National Highway toll plaza.

The annual fee will be ₹1,500 for eligible toll plazas outside municipal or local town limits and ₹3,000 for plazas within these limits. These rates are lower than the standard FASTag annual pass fee of ₹3,075 for 2026–27.

To qualify, vehicle owners must reside within the prescribed 20-kilometre radius and have a valid, functional FASTag registered for non-commercial use.

The local pass will be valid only at the designated toll plaza and cannot be used at other toll plazas. It will not apply to National Highways or expressways operating under a closed user-fee collection system.

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) received the award for Metro Rail with the Best Passenger Service and Satisfaction for the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor at the 19th Urban Mobility India  (UMI) Conference and Expo 2026, held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, presented the award to Shalabh Goel, Managing Director of NCRTC.

Since the phased commencement of operations in October 2023, the Namo Bharat corridor has recorded more than 4.8 crore passenger journeys and now serves over 1.1 lakh commuters daily.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) received the award for Metro Rail with the Best Passenger Service and Satisfaction for the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor at the 19th Urban Mobility India  (UMI) Conference and Expo 2026, held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, presented the award to Shalabh Goel, Managing Director of NCRTC.

Since the phased commencement of operations in October 2023, the Namo Bharat corridor has recorded more than 4.8 crore passenger journeys and now serves over 1.1 lakh commuters daily.

The corridor has recorded its highest-ever single-day ridership of more than 1.68 lakh passengers, reflecting the growing use of regional rail for daily travel.

The Prime Minister cited the corridor as a benchmark for good governance, highlighting its adherence to project timelines, an operational speed of 160 kilometres per hour (kmph) and 99.9% punctuality.

NCRTC also secured first prize for its exhibition at UMI 2026, marking its second consecutive year of winning the Best Exhibitor award.

 

12) Answer: C

Greece’s Parliament approved legislation on 23 October 2026 banning children under 15 years of age from using social media platforms.

The ban will come into force on 1 January 2027 and applies to both existing accounts and new users.

The restriction covers platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that social media platforms had 2.5 months to develop age-verification systems that protect users’ privacy.

Parental consent will not exempt children under 15 from the social media restriction.

13) Answer: D

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved a one-year extension for Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh until 31 October 2027.

Rajesh Kumar Singh is a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer belonging to the Kerala cadre.

His scheduled tenure was due to end on 31 October 2026, but it has been extended until 31 October 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The extension order was issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar received the First Class Order of Zayed II, a high-level civilian decoration of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for protecting 174 passengers aboard a Flydubai flight during an alleged attack by his co-pilot.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the honour on Captain Machchhar and other Flydubai crew members on 27 October 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar received the First Class Order of Zayed II, a high-level civilian decoration of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for protecting 174 passengers aboard a Flydubai flight during an alleged attack by his co-pilot.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the honour on Captain Machchhar and other Flydubai crew members on 27 October 2026.

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented the awards in recognition of their actions during the incident on 30 September 2026.

Machchhar was reportedly seriously injured when his Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked him with a cockpit axe aboard a flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft reportedly plunged nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds.

 

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

As part of the Team Canada Trade Mission, Minister Sidhu announced 34 commercial agreements, partnerships and foreign direct investment  (FDI) outcomes between Canadian and Indian organisations, with a combined estimated value of nearly $300 million.

The agreements included 11 signings in Mumbai and 23 signings in Bengaluru, covering aerospace and space, clean technology and energy transition, education, information and communications technology, infrastructure, life sciences and tourism.

Detailed Explanation:

As part of the Team Canada Trade Mission, Minister Sidhu announced 34 commercial agreements, partnerships and foreign direct investment  (FDI) outcomes between Canadian and Indian organisations, with a combined estimated value of nearly $300 million.

The agreements included 11 signings in Mumbai and 23 signings in Bengaluru, covering aerospace and space, clean technology and energy transition, education, information and communications technology, infrastructure, life sciences and tourism.

Aerospace and Space: Partnerships included CANEUS International and AMFTI for aerospace, advanced manufacturing, clean and digital technologies; Comtech Satellite Network Technologies Corporation and Rangsons Aerospace for advanced satellite communications; and Logic Air Inc. with Genser Aerospace and Information Technologies Private Limited, GMR Aero Technic, and Max Aerospace and Aviation Private Limited for aircraft engineering, modification, certification, support services and military aviation modernisation. MDS Aero Support Corporation and Tata Projects will collaborate on aero-engine testing infrastructure. RSAT Space Canada partnered with JAIN University on an innovation incubator focused on artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and satellite systems, and with Lamhas Space on Earth observation capabilities.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 19th Raising Day on 24 October 2026 at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh.

Project Arunank was raised in 2008 to strengthen strategic infrastructure and improve connectivity across the challenging terrain of Arunachal Pradesh.

The project develops and maintains vital border infrastructure amid rugged mountains, dense forests and difficult climatic conditions, enhancing the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces.

Detailed Explanation:

Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 19th Raising Day on 24 October 2026 at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh.

Project Arunank was raised in 2008 to strengthen strategic infrastructure and improve connectivity across the challenging terrain of Arunachal Pradesh.

The project develops and maintains vital border infrastructure amid rugged mountains, dense forests and difficult climatic conditions, enhancing the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces.

Project Arunank uses modern technologies and innovative construction practices, including geocells, alternative construction materials and slope-protection measures, to improve infrastructure durability and resilience.

The project supports the welfare of Casual Paid Labourers (CPLs) by providing improved shelters, protective clothing, sanitation facilities and regular medical camps.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Yard 1283 (Srishti), a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched on 27 October 2026 at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa.

The launch ceremony was conducted by Smt. Sandeepa Sahay in the presence of Shri Vishvajit Sahay, Secretary (Defence Finance).

The event was attended by senior dignitaries from the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).

Srishti is an indigenously designed and built vessel that will strengthen the Indian Navy’s maritime operational capabilities.

Detailed Explanation:

Yard 1283 (Srishti), a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched on 27 October 2026 at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa.

The launch ceremony was conducted by Smt. Sandeepa Sahay in the presence of Shri Vishvajit Sahay, Secretary (Defence Finance).

The event was attended by senior dignitaries from the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).

Srishti is an indigenously designed and built vessel that will strengthen the Indian Navy’s maritime operational capabilities.

The NGOPVs will augment the existing Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and New Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs) for multidomain operations.

The vessels will undertake maritime surveillance, Search and Rescue (SAR), protection of offshore assets, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), and anti-piracy missions.

The construction of NGOPVs is being undertaken simultaneously at two shipyards: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa, and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

On 26 October 2026, the Indian Navy conducted the launch of the first Sullage Barge (Yard 142), the keel laying of the third Sullage Barge (Yard 144), and the keel laying of the first Bottom Opening Dumb Barge (Yard 148).

The ceremonies were held at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane, Maharashtra, an MSME shipyard.

Rear Admiral Kapil Mehta, Assistant Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (ACWP&A), was the chief guest at the launch and keel-laying ceremonies.

Detailed Explanation:

On 26 October 2026, the Indian Navy conducted the launch of the first Sullage Barge (Yard 142), the keel laying of the third Sullage Barge (Yard 144), and the keel laying of the first Bottom Opening Dumb Barge (Yard 148).

The ceremonies were held at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane, Maharashtra, an MSME shipyard.

Rear Admiral Kapil Mehta, Assistant Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (ACWP&A), was the chief guest at the launch and keel-laying ceremonies.

The contract for constructing four 300-tonne Sullage Barges was concluded with Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd. in November 2024.

The contract for constructing three Bottom Opening Dumb Barges was concluded with the shipyard in January 2026.

The barges have been indigenously designed and built by the shipyard in collaboration with an Indian ship-design firm and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Centaurus X-3 is one of the brightest X-ray pulsars and is a high-mass X-ray binary (HMXB) located approximately 24,000 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus.

Scientists from the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), investigated the accretion process in Centaurus X-3.

The research was led by Kinjal Roy, a researcher at RRI, and revealed evidence of material being accreted through a structured accretion disk and a co-rotating accretion stream.

Detailed Explanation:

Centaurus X-3 is one of the brightest X-ray pulsars and is a high-mass X-ray binary (HMXB) located approximately 24,000 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus.

Scientists from the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), investigated the accretion process in Centaurus X-3.

The research was led by Kinjal Roy, a researcher at RRI, and revealed evidence of material being accreted through a structured accretion disk and a co-rotating accretion stream.

Centaurus X-3 consists of a highly magnetised neutron star and a companion star with more than 10 times the mass of the Sun.

The system was discovered by the Uhuru X-ray observatory in 1971 and was the first X-ray pulsar identified.

Accretion is the process by which a compact celestial object gathers matter from a companion star or its surrounding environment, producing X-ray emissions in systems such as Centaurus X-3.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS), an Indian Engineering Research and Development (ER&D) services company, signed a five-year contract with Nokia to support its engineering, R&D, and global technology operations.

Under the agreement, LTTS will establish a dedicated Offshore Development Centre (ODC) in India to support Nokia’s global engineering and R&D activities.

The collaboration will integrate LTTS’ engineering capabilities with Nokia’s global R&D teams through a unified operating model.

Detailed Explanation:

L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS), an Indian Engineering Research and Development (ER&D) services company, signed a five-year contract with Nokia to support its engineering, R&D, and global technology operations.

Under the agreement, LTTS will establish a dedicated Offshore Development Centre (ODC) in India to support Nokia’s global engineering and R&D activities.

The collaboration will integrate LTTS’ engineering capabilities with Nokia’s global R&D teams through a unified operating model.

The partnership aligns with LTTS’ Lakshya 31 strategy, which focuses on next-generation computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

LTTS will support Nokia’s R&D programmes in research, product engineering, new product development, embedded systems, software development, system integration, and ongoing product support.

A dedicated engineering team in India will support Nokia’s global Technology Center and its technology development activities.

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Jogen Chowdhury, a renowned Indian painter and former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), passed away at the age of 87 in Kolkata, West Bengal, on 25 October 2026.

He was born on 15 February 1939 in Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India (now part of Bangladesh)

The Banga Bibhushan, one of West Bengal’s highest civilian honours, was conferred on him by the Trinamool Congress-led state government in 2012.

Detailed Explanation:

Jogen Chowdhury, a renowned Indian painter and former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), passed away at the age of 87 in Kolkata, West Bengal, on 25 October 2026.

He was born on 15 February 1939 in Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India (now part of Bangladesh).

During the Partition of India, he moved to Kolkata with his family.

He developed an interest in drawing at a young age; his father, Pramathanath Chowdhury, was a landlord, and his mother practised Alpana, a traditional Bengali folk art form.

The Banga Bibhushan, one of West Bengal’s highest civilian honours, was conferred on him by the Trinamool Congress-led state government in 2012.

22) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Japanese novelist and filmmaker Ryū Murakami Passed away at the age of 74.

Ryū Murakami was born on 19 February 1952 in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

The novel Almost Transparent Blue was adapted into a film directed by Murakami and released in 1979.

The Akutagawa Prize, established in 1935 by Kan Kikuchi, recognises works of serious literature by new or emerging writers and is named after Japanese author Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.

Detailed Explanation:

Japanese novelist and filmmaker Ryū Murakami Passed away at the age of 74.

Ryū Murakami was born on 19 February 1952 in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

The novel Almost Transparent Blue was adapted into a film directed by Murakami and released in 1979.

The Akutagawa Prize, established in 1935 by Kan Kikuchi, recognises works of serious literature by new or emerging writers and is named after Japanese author Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.

The Gunzo Prize for New Writers is a Japanese literary award for debut literary works, established by publisher Kodansha.

The Naoki Prize recognises popular fiction and is presented alongside the Akutagawa Prize.

23) Answer: A

Nokia is a Finland-based telecommunications technology company established in 1865, with its headquarters in Espoo, Finland.

24) Answer: D

About Greece :

President : Konstantinos Tasoulas

Prime Minister : Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Capital : Athens

Currency : Euro

25) Answer: E

About Odisha:

Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi

Governor: Braj Mohan Ram

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