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1. When will the indigenous anti-submarine warfare ship 'Mangrol' be commissioned by the Indian Navy?

Answer: The indigenous anti-submarine warfare ship 'Mangrol' will be commissioned by the Indian Navy on October 12, 2026.

• Extra Facts:
• This ship has been built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
• It is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft of its class.
• It is named after the coastal town of Mangrol in the Junagadh district of Gujarat.
• More than 80% indigenous content has been used in this ship.

2. Which new scheme has been recently approved by the West Bengal Cabinet for unmarried women pursuing higher education?

Answer: The 'Bhagini Nivedita Scheme' has been approved by the West Bengal Cabinet.

• Extra Facts:
• Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 50,000 will be provided to unmarried women over three years.
• The amount will be disbursed in three installments of Rs 17,000, Rs 17,000, and Rs 16,000.
• It was announced on October 5, 2026, and is scheduled to be implemented from January 2027.
• The Cabinet has also decided to increase the monthly honorarium of Karmabandhus from Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000.

3. By how much has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the daily Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) maintenance requirement for scheduled banks?

Answer: The RBI has increased the daily CRR maintenance requirement from 90% to 99%.

• Extra Facts:
• This new rule will be effective from October 16, 2026.
• The overall CRR of the banking system remains at 3% of Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL).
• This measure is expected to absorb approximately Rs 1 lakh crore from the banking system.
• On October 8, the banking-system surplus liquidity was estimated at Rs 3.88 lakh crore.

4. What has President José Raúl Mulino announced following the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Panama?

Answer: Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has declared a Major Disaster in the country.

• Extra Facts:
• This earthquake struck on October 9, 2026, damaging several buildings and roads.
• According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter was west-southwest of Petaloza Arriba.
• The depth of the earthquake was recorded at approximately 12.6 kilometers.
• A tsunami warning was issued for the Pacific region, which was later lifted, and operations at the Panama Canal remained normal.

5. Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has constituted a permanent committee for the personal and professional well-being of judicial officers under whose chairmanship?

Answer: This committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of Supreme Court Judge Justice K.V. Viswanathan.

• Extra Facts:
• This multidisciplinary committee also includes psychiatrist Dr. Savita Malhotra and psychologist Rajat Mitra.
• This initiative considers mental and physical health crucial for the efficiency and sustainability of justice delivery.
• This committee was announced on October 10 on the occasion of World Mental Health Day.
• Advocate-on-Record Mrinal Kanwar and Supreme Court Registrar Aarti Singh are also members of the committee.

6. Where will the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Games 2026 be organized?

Answer: It will be organized at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

• Extra Facts:
• This event will be inaugurated on October 12 by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya.
• It is being organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Government of Gujarat under India's BRICS chairmanship.
• India will demonstrate Mallakhamb, Yogasana, and Kalaripayattu.
• Other countries will showcase disciplines like Wushu, Capoeira, Zurkhaneh, and Qazaq Kuresi.

7. Who has been awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2026?

Answer: This award has been presented to South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay.

• Extra Facts:
• Navi Pillay is a renowned South African jurist of Indian Tamil descent.
• She became the first black woman appointed to the High Court of South Africa in 1995.
• She served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014.
• She has also served on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.

8. What is the monetary threshold set for the fast-track mechanism under the Settlement Regulations, 2026 notified by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?

Answer: Under this, the monetary threshold for the fast-track mechanism is set at ₹10 lakh or less.

• Extra Facts:
• This new framework revises the settlement calculation and procedures for eligible violations in the securities market.
• The base amount for settlement calculation is determined with reference to the minimum prescribed penalty.
• Illicitly gained profits are treated separately to avoid double counting.
• The regulations have been designed taking into account the gravity of violations, the stage of proceedings, and mitigating factors.

9. In which tiger reserve of Madhya Pradesh has the population of Barasingha (Swamp Deer) increased to 303?

Answer: This population has been recorded in the Satpura Tiger Reserve.

• Extra Facts:
• This conservation program was initiated in the year 2015 by translocating Barasingha from Kanha National Park.
• Between 2015 and 2026, approximately 135 Barasinghas were translocated to Satpura.
• Three population units have been established in the Bori enclosure, Bori grasslands, and Malini grasslands of the Churna Range.
• Forest managers are planning wildlife corridors connecting six grasslands to improve habitat connectivity and genetic exchange.

10. Where has the indigenous patrol vessel 'ICGS Ajit' been commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)?

Answer: It has been commissioned at Goa Shipyard Limited.

• Extra Facts:
• This vessel is the seventh of the eight Aadamya-class ships being built by Goa Shipyard.
• Its length is 52 meters, displacement is 320 tons, and it can accommodate 39 personnel.
• Its armaments include a 30 mm naval gun and two 12.7 mm machine guns.
• This vessel will be deployed at Okha, Gujarat, and has over 60% indigenous content.

11. Who has been named as America's new White House Press Secretary by Donald Trump?

Answer: Katie Zacharia has been named as the White House Press Secretary.

• Extra Facts:
• She replaces Karoline Leavitt, who left the post in August 2026.
• Katie Zacharia is a lawyer and conservative political commentator.
• She graduated with a degree in political science from Pepperdine University in 2007 and obtained a Juris Doctor degree in 2011.
• In the year 2026, she served as the spokesperson and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security.

12. According to the World Bank's October 2026 report 'India and Artificial Intelligence: Seizing the Development Opportunity', in which category has India been placed?

Answer: According to the report, India has been placed among the top 10 emerging markets in AI Readiness.

• Extra Facts:
• This report identifies India's technical workforce and digital public infrastructure as its main strengths.
• According to the report's coverage, private AI investment in India reached $4.1 billion in 2025.
• Employment in Global Capability Centres has increased to approximately 2.36 million.
• The report prioritizes workforce training and computing infrastructure for inclusive benefits.

13. From when to when is the National Postal Week 2026 being organized in India?

Answer: It is being organized across India from October 9 to 15, 2026.

• Extra Facts:
• The theme for this year is "One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities".
• These celebrations began with World Post Day on October 9.
• 'Fun with Philately Day' will be observed on October 12, and Financial Inclusion Day on October 13.
• Mails and Parcels Day and Technology and Innovation Day will be observed on October 14 and 15, respectively.

14. At the eighth annual session of which organization did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh present the 'SIDM Champion Awards 2026'?

Answer: These awards were presented at the annual session of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).

• Extra Facts:
• Under these awards, 15 organizations were honored for indigenous technology and product innovation.
• India's defense exports have reached Rs 38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26.
• This represents a growth of over 60% compared to the previous year.
• The government aims to increase defense exports through continuous manufacturing.

15. The 'Mohanthal Prasad' of which famous temple in Gujarat has recently been granted the Geographical Indication (GI Tag)?

Answer: This GI tag has been granted to the Mohanthal Prasad of the Ambaji Temple.

• Extra Facts:
• The application for this GI tag was submitted by the Shree Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust.
• The GI certificate was issued on October 1, 2026.
• Mohanthal was registered under Class 30, which covers food products (including sweets and confectionery).
• This recognition ensures the regional identity and geographical protection of the product.

16. How many tech titans were honored with national medals by US President Donald Trump at a summit held in Washington DC?

Answer: A total of 6 tech titans were honored at this summit.

• Extra Facts:
• Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, and Lisa Su were awarded the National Medal of Science.
• Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
• These awards were given for contributions to computing, artificial intelligence, and space technology.
• This ceremony took place during the "Science: A New Golden Age" summit.

17. Under what theme was World Mental Health Day 2026 observed?

Answer: This day was observed under the theme "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change".

• Extra Facts:
• This day is celebrated annually on October 10.
• The 'Tele-MANAS' helpline is being operated in India for mental health support.
• The toll-free helpline number for Tele-MANAS is 14416, which was launched on October 10, 2022.
• By October 2026, Tele-MANAS has received more than 47,75,644 calls.

18. Who has been recently appointed as the regular Director General of Police (DGP) of the state by the Punjab government?

Answer: 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav has been appointed as the regular DGP.

• Extra Facts:
• Gaurav Yadav had been serving as the acting DGP since July 5, 2022.
• This appointment was made following a panel of three officers listed by the UPSC.
• With this order, a long period of interim arrangements has come to an end.
• According to the appointment order, his tenure will be a minimum of two years from the date of assuming charge.

19. When was 'World Cotton Day 2026' jointly celebrated by India and Mali at the United Nations Headquarters?

Answer: It was celebrated on October 7, 2026, at the United Nations Headquarters (New York).

• Extra Facts:
• The theme of this year's event was "Cotton for Sustainability: Livelihoods, Value Addition, and Partnerships".
• The discussions placed a special emphasis on farmers' livelihoods and domestic processing capacity.
• India highlighted initiatives like the Cotton Productivity Mission, Kasturi Cotton Bharat, and PM MITRA.
• Traditional crafts such as Kantha embroidery and Pen Kalamkari were cited as sources of employment.

20. Which World Bank Group report examines the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for developing economies?

Answer: This examination has been done in the 'World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence'.

• Extra Facts:
• This report was launched by Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on October 8, 2026.
• The central framework of this report is based on three priorities: Adopt, Adapt, and Advance.
• Under this, countries can adopt existing AI tools and adapt them to local languages.
• Reliable electricity, affordable internet, and computing infrastructure are considered essential foundations for this.

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