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Question 1: In which river did the Chief Minister of Sikkim release the 'Chocolate Mahseer' fish?

Answer: It was released in the Rangeet River by the Chief Minister of Sikkim.

• Extra Facts:
• This event took place near Jorethang on October 11, 2026.
• It was released during the Chirbirey River Fest.
• This festival was organized in collaboration with the Sikkim Anglers Association.
• Its main objective is to conserve indigenous fish species.
• This initiative was taken to protect freshwater biodiversity.
• This event will promote fisheries as a rural livelihood in Sikkim.
• Farmers are adopting the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) and biofloc technology.

Question 2: Which international framework has been launched to prevent cyber-enabled financial fraud?

Answer: The Bangkok Blueprint has been launched.

• Extra Facts:
• It was launched on October 14, 2026.
• It was launched during meetings held in Bangkok, Thailand.
• It has been initiated by the IMF, the World Bank Group, and the Bank of Thailand.
• This framework helps countries prevent and detect financial fraud.
• It outlines 12 key considerations under five pillars.
• It is a policy framework, not a legally binding law.

Question 3: When and where will the indigenous multi-purpose vessel 'Samarthak' be commissioned by the Indian Navy?

Answer: It will be commissioned on October 16, 2026, at Naval Base Karwar, Karnataka.

• Extra Facts:
• This vessel has been built by Larsen & Toubro Limited under the Make in India initiative.
• It is the first of four such planned multi-purpose vessels.
• The motto of this vessel is "Victory is Our Only Objective".
• Its capabilities include maritime surveillance, patrolling, and low-intensity maritime operations.
• This vessel will also support unmanned systems and disaster relief (HADR).
• It can also be converted into a limited hospital ship if needed.

Question 4: Which country has approved the ratification of the temporary employment agreement for workers with India?

Answer: Russia has approved this agreement.

• Extra Facts:
• Russian President Vladimir Putin signed it on October 12, 2026.
• This agreement was signed in New Delhi on December 4, 2025.
• It has received approval from both houses of the Russian Parliament.
• It creates a temporary employment framework for citizens of India and Russia.
• Its objective is to address the shortage of workers in Russia.
• After ratification, both countries will have to exchange written notifications.

Question 5: Which fourteen-year-old British photographer has won the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026?

Answer: Oscar Whitfield has won this award.

• Extra Facts:
• He received this award on October 14, 2026.
• His winning black-and-white photograph is titled "Labor of Love".
• This picture shows a dung beetle carrying a ball of dung on the ground.
• This prestigious competition is organized by the Natural History Museum in London.
• A record 65,403 entries from 121 countries were received in this 62nd edition.
• Dung beetles help in soil improvement and nutrient recycling.

Question 6: Which campaign has been launched to support the TB eradication efforts by the Government of India?

Answer: The JOSH campaign has been launched.

• Extra Facts:
• This campaign was launched on October 13, 2026.
• It is being implemented on a pilot basis in 11 states and 55 districts.
• This campaign brings together volunteers of MY Bharat.
• It also includes cadets from the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
• This initiative complements the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme.
• The global target to end Tuberculosis (TB) is set for the year 2030.

Question 7: Apart from India, how many countries have shown interest in the 2036 Summer Olympic Games?

Answer: Apart from India, six other countries have shown interest.

• Extra Facts:
• The other six countries include Germany, Qatar, Hungary, Türkiye, South Africa, and South Korea.
• India's proposal to host the Olympic Games is centered around the city of Ahmedabad.
• India had submitted its letter of intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in October 2024.
• Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics.
• The city of Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympic Games.
• The International Olympic Committee will elect the host in mid-2029.

Question 8: Which country surpassed the US to become India's largest LNG supplier in September 2026?

Answer: Oman has become India's largest LNG supplier.

• Extra Facts:
• Oman supplied 585,000 tonnes of LNG in the month of September.
• This supply accounts for 27% of India's total LNG imports.
• Nigeria stood second on this list with 351,000 tonnes.
• The US slipped to the third position during this period as its shipments declined by 59%.
• Qatar stood sixth during this period, supplying approximately 94,000 tonnes of LNG.
• India imported a total of 2.17 million tonnes of LNG in September.

Question 9: Which state government has merged the Madrasa Service Commission with the School Service Commission (SSC)?

Answer: The West Bengal government has taken this decision.

• Extra Facts:
• The state cabinet approved this decision on October 5, 2026.
• The objective of this move is to make the recruitment process of teachers transparent.
• This will increase opportunities for qualified teaching candidates.
• The government has clarified that the distinct identity of Madrasas will remain protected.
• Aliah University has been separated from the Department of Madrasa Education and transferred to the Department of Higher Education.

Question 10: What did India's Wholesale Price Inflation (WPI) rise to in September 2026?

Answer: It increased to 11.39%.

• Extra Facts:
• This data was released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on October 14, 2026.
• This rate was 9.92% in August 2026.
• This is the highest level in the current WPI series with the 2022-23 base year.
• Fuel and power inflation rose to 25.85%.
• Food inflation rose to 8.14%, which is an approximately 21-month high.
• The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) only tracks supply-side price pressures.

Question 11: Which platform has DRDO successfully tested for secure defense communication?

Answer: The Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) platform has been tested.

• Extra Facts:
• It has been developed under the MCC cluster of DRDO.
• 'Taqbit Labs' has been the production partner in building the technology.
• It was tested on the live network of PXE in Chandipur, Odisha.
• This technology secures communication during the testing of artillery and armored weapons.
• QKD distributes cryptographic keys using quantum-mechanical principles.

Question 12: Which city has secured the first position globally in the 'Friendliest Cities Index 2026'?

Answer: The city of Mérida in Mexico has ranked first.

• Extra Facts:
• Mérida scored 95 out of 100 in this index.
• Glasgow in the United Kingdom stood second with 94.9 points.
• The city of Bogotá in Colombia stood third with 94.5 points.
• This index was released by the travel platform 'Ferrywire' on September 23, 2026.
• This study analyzed over 1.2 million Reddit comments from 200 cities.
• Delhi scored 43.6 points and was among the bottom 10 cities.

Question 13: Which identification has the Delhi government made mandatory for electricity subsidy benefits?

Answer: The Delhi government has made Aadhaar identification mandatory.

• Extra Facts:
• This decision has been taken under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
• Its main objective is the accurate verification of beneficiaries.
• This will improve transparency in the subsidy distribution process.
• Eligible domestic consumers get free electricity up to 200 units.
• A 50% subsidy is given on consumption from 201 to 400 units.
• This subsidy is capped at a maximum of ₹800 per month.

Question 14: By which state government has the Olympic Talent Pathway Project been launched for the 2036 Games?

Answer: This project has been launched by the Kerala government.

• Extra Facts:
• This was announced by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan.
• Its objective is to identify and train young athletes.
• Athletes who excel in international competitions will be provided with employment.
• The government has promised timely payment of allowances and prize money.
• Cricket and football stadiums, as well as indoor facilities, will be built under this scheme.

Question 15: India hosted the first Home Ministers' meeting of which organization in New Delhi?

Answer: India hosted the BIMSTEC meeting.

• Extra Facts:
• This meeting was held in New Delhi on October 13, 2026.
• It was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
• This meeting concluded with the adoption of the 'Delhi Declaration'.
• Member countries emphasized cooperation against terrorism, drug trafficking, and cybercrime.
• BIMSTEC was established on June 6, 1997, under the Bangkok Declaration.
• Currently, it comprises a total of 7 member countries.

Question 16: The TRISHNA mission is a joint Earth observation satellite developed by which space agency?

Answer: It is a joint mission of ISRO and CNES.

• Extra Facts:
• CNES is the national space center of France.
• The full name of this satellite is Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment.
• It is planned to be launched in the year 2027.
• It will monitor land surface temperature, evapotranspiration, and water stress.
• It is designed to orbit the equator every three days.

Question 17: What has SEBI proposed to make mandatory for all public issues?

Answer: SEBI has proposed making Monitoring Agencies mandatory.

• Extra Facts:
• This proposal was brought out on October 13, 2026.
• It is part of the review of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
• Its objective is to bring transparency to the utilization of investors' funds.
• The Offer-For-Sale (OFS) portion will not be included in this.
• It proposes imposing a penalty of ₹50,000 for each instance of non-cooperation.
• Public comments on this proposal have been sought until November 3, 2026.

Question 18: Peter Nagy, the co-founder of the contemporary art gallery 'Nature Morte', recently passed away; which country did he belong to?

Answer: Peter Nagy belonged to the United States.

• Extra Facts:
• He passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 67.
• He was born in Connecticut, USA, in 1959.
• He founded 'Nature Morte' along with Alan Belcher in New York in 1982.
• He moved to New Delhi in 1992 and revived the gallery in India in 1997.
• This gallery provided a platform to artists like Subodh Gupta and Bharti Kher.

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