SSC Monthly Current Affairs — October 2026
117 one-liner questions with answers from the news, for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD and CPO general awareness — each with the key fact and a static GK line. One question per story, grouped by topic.
01Science & Technology· 7
1.In which year does India plan to conduct its Gaganyaan flight?
→ 2027
KeyAt least 746 people from 52 countries have been to space.
India plans Gaganyaan flight in 2027 as 746 people from 52 countries visited space →
2.Who became the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit?
→ Jessica Watkins
KeyFlight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station took 8 hours
Jessica Watkins becomes first Black woman to lead crew to orbit in record flight →
3.How many base stations does India currently have with speeds 10 times higher than in 2022?
→ Over 5.5 lakh
KeySpeeds are 10 times higher than those recorded in 2022
India now has over 5.5 lakh base stations with speeds 10 times higher →
4.Which ESA spacecraft performed a gravity assist 8,640 km above the Indian Ocean on September 28, 2026?
→ Juice
KeyThe maneuver deflected the trajectory by 20 degrees and increased speed by 3.5 km/s.
Static GKEuropean Space Agency was established in 1975; HQ: Paris
ESA Juice spacecraft performs gravity assist 8,640 km above Indian Ocean →
5.Which Indian scientific expedition conducted a cleanliness drive at Maitri and Bharati stations?
→ 45th ISEA
KeyLed by Huidrom Nageshwar Singh during Special Campaign 6
Indian team conducts cleanliness drive at Maitri and Bharati stations in -48°C temperatures →
6.Which bridge is the world's highest bridge crossed by the Vande Bharat Express?
→ Chenab Bridge
KeyVande Bharat Express crossed the bridge at a speed of 100 kmph
Vande Bharat Express crosses Chenab Bridge and Anji Khad Railway Bridge at 100 kmph →
7.Which institute signed an MoU with Spintronics AI Semiconductors to establish an indigenous GaN fabrication facility?
→ CSIR-CEERI
KeyMoU signed on October 02, 2026, to collaborate on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology
Spintronics AI and CSIR-CEERI sign MoU to establish indigenous GaN fabrication facility →
02Reports & Rankings· 2
8.What is India's rank on the AI Readiness Index among emerging-market performers?
→ 10th
KeyIndia secured the rank with a score of 23.8 in the World Bank report
Static GKWorld Bank was set up at Bretton Woods in 1944; HQ: Washington, D.C.
India ranks 10th on AI Readiness Index as country attracts US$4.1 billion investment →
9.What was the average score of the FAO Food Price Index in September?
→ 136.0
KeyPrices reached a nearly four-year high due to logistics disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea
Static GKFAO was founded in 1945; HQ: Rome
World food prices hit nearly four-year high as logistics disruptions and El Nino persist →
03Government Schemes· 17
10.Which scheme was launched by the Central Government to conserve heritage sites?
→ HRIDAY
KeyLaunched alongside the PRASAD scheme for heritage conservation
11.What is the name of the teams launched by the Union Health Minister to find tuberculosis cases?
→ JOSH
KeyEach team comprises five NCC cadets and five MY Bharat volunteers
Health Minister J.P. Nadda launches JOSH teams to find tuberculosis cases in 55 districts →
12.Which authority was approved by the Union Cabinet to oversee planning for roads, railways, and ports?
→ Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority
KeyAuthority will appraise projects costing ₹500 crore or more
Modi cabinet approves ITLA to oversee roads, railways and projects over ₹500 crore →
13.What is the total outlay approved for the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III)?
→ ₹1.86 lakh crore
KeyAims to evacuate 135 GW of power by FY2032-33
14.Which ministry approved the setting up of five Centres of Excellence for classical languages?
→ Ministry of Education
KeyCentres include Tezpur University and Visva Bharati University
15.What is the target for domestic-piped gas connections under the National PNG Drive 3.0?
→ 50 lakh
KeyThe initiative aims to convert 40 lakh connections into active users by fiscal year 2027
PNGRB launches National PNG Drive 3.0 to enroll 50 lakh domestic-piped gas connections →
16.Under which scheme was ₹45 crore sanctioned for the modernization of Tadepalligudem railway station?
→ AMRUT Bharat Station Scheme
KeySanctioned amount is ₹45 crore for modernization
Railways sanction ₹45 crore to modernize Tadepalligudem station under AMRUT Bharat Station Scheme →
17.What is the outlay of the project to upgrade National Highway 10 in Sikkim?
→ ₹993.64 crore
KeyProject covers the stretch from Rangpo to Ranipool to address Teesta River landslides
Nitin Gadkari announces ₹993.64 crore project to upgrade NH10 against Teesta River landslides →
18.Which ministry issued the advisory to SLBCs/UTLBCs regarding SC beneficiary data?
→ Finance Ministry
KeyAdvisory issued on October 5 to report data for Mudra Yojana, Stand Up India, and PM SVANidhi
Finance Ministry mandates bank-wise data on SC beneficiaries for Mudra, Stand Up India schemes →
19.What is the new slogan launched by PM Narendra Modi to achieve a developed India by 2047?
→ We Will Do It
KeyLaunched at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha on October 7, 2026
Modi launches "We Will Do It" slogan to achieve developed India by 2047 →
20.In Maharashtra, what is the annual amount the Centre assured support for farmers receiving through joint schemes?
→ ₹12,000
KeyAssurance given during Shinde-Modi meeting in New Delhi on October 5, 2026
Centre assures support for farmers receiving ₹12,000 annually during Shinde-Modi meeting →
21.Under which scheme will APCPDCL host Seva Sethu Abhiyan camps to promote rooftop solar systems?
→ PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana
KeySubsidies of ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3 kW or higher systems
APCPDCL to host Seva Sethu Abhiyan camps for PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana →
22.Under which scheme was the ₹55.74 crore development for Arasavalli Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple discussed?
→ Swadesh Darshan 2.0
KeyMinistry of Tourism sanctioned funds for 17 of 57 selected destinations
Rammohan Naidu announces ₹55.74 crore development for Arasavalli Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple →
23.Under the Agnipath scheme, what is the amount of the Seva Nidhi package provided to exiting Agniveers?
→ ₹11.71 lakh
Key75% of Agniveers exit the scheme after a four-year tenure
Army, Navy and Air Force submit Agnipath scheme recommendations to Department of Military Affairs →
24.Under which mission will the ₹30,156 crore water schemes be launched in Andhra Pradesh?
→ Jal Jeevan Mission
KeyProject provides 27.36 lakh new tap connections for 3.27 crore rural households
Naidu, Pawan Kalyan to launch ₹30,156 crore water schemes for 3.27 crore households →
25.Under which scheme did TGNPDCL cross 100 MW of solar power generation capacity?
→ PM-KUSUM-A
KeyTGNPDCL targets a total of 300 MW grid integration within three to four months
TGNPDCL crosses 100 MW solar capacity under PM-KUSUM-A scheme for farmers' income →
26.In which district of Punjab was the project to rejuvenate Maharaja Ajj Sarovar approved?
→ Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
KeyUnion Ministry of Tourism approved a ₹93.94 crore project for the 133 kanals site
Union Ministry of Tourism approves ₹93.94 crore project to rejuvenate Maharaja Ajj Sarovar →
04Appointments· 5
27.Who replaced Harmanpreet Kaur as India's all-format captain in October 2026?
→ Smriti Mandhana
KeyHarmanpreet Kaur led India to their first World Cup title in November 2025
Smriti Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet Kaur as India’s all-format captain after decade of leadership →
28.In which NDA course were General Dhiraj Seth and Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit coursemates?
→ 69th course
KeyBoth joined the Foxtrot Squadron in December 1985
Army Chief Dhiraj Seth and Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit were NDA coursemates →
29.Who was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court?
→ Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy
KeyAppointed by the President of India on Monday
Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy appointed Acting Chief Justice of Telangana High Court →
30.What is the current working strength of the Supreme Court of India after the appointment of three new judges?
→ 37
KeyThe court remains one short of the sanctioned 38 judges following the Supreme Court Amendment Act, 2026.
Static GKSupreme Court of India was established under Article 124 of the Constitution
Supreme Court strength rises to 37 with three new judge appointments →
31.Who was appointed as the MD & CEO of HDFC Bank for a three-year term?
→ Anup Bagchi
KeyJoined HDFC Bank as MD & CEO starting October 2 following Sashidhar Jagdishan's decision not to seek reappointment
ICICI veteran Anup Bagchi joins HDFC Bank as MD & CEO for three-year term →
05Sports· 18
32.Which team defeated China 1-0 to win the Asian Games gold medal on October 2, 2026?
→ Indian women’s hockey team
KeyLalremsiami scored the winning goal in the 10th minute
India women’s hockey defeats China 1-0 to win Asian Games gold medal →
33.Who is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Asian Games?
→ Pranavi Urs
KeyFelicitated in Mysuru with a Mysuru peta and shawl by Mysuru MP
Mysuru MP honors first Indian woman Asian Games gold medalist with Mysuru peta →
34.Which organization revealed the list of seven countries bidding for the 2036 Olympics?
→ International Olympic Committee (IOC)
KeyIOC Executive Board will shortlist parties in March 2027
Static GKInternational Olympic Committee was founded in 1894; HQ: Lausanne
India among 7 countries bidding for 2036 Olympics as IOC reveals list →
35.Who is the longest-serving cricket captain to have captained in more than 150 T20I games?
→ Harmanpreet Kaur
KeyShe led India to a 2025 home World Cup title and an Asian Games gold medal
Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India’s women’s cricket captain after 150+ T20Is →
36.Which state's athletes won 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals at the 2026 Asian Games?
→ Karnataka
KeyGold medallists included Pranavi Urs, M.R. Poovamma, H.S. Mohith, and Shreyanka Patil
Karnataka athletes win 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze at Asian Games →
37.What cash reward did the Odisha government announce for each player of the Indian women's hockey team?
→ ₹11 lakh
KeyReward announced by CM Mohan Charan Majhi after winning gold against China in 2026
Odisha CM rewards women's hockey team ₹11 lakh each after 44-year gold wait →
38.Which athlete won a silver medal at the Asian Games in Japan?
→ M. Sreeshankar
KeyRecorded an 8.07 m jump despite muscle cramps and heavy rain
M. Sreeshankar wins Asian Games silver after slipping during fourth attempt in Japan →
39.Who won the gold medal in the women’s 60kg final at the Asian Games 2026 in Nishio, Japan?
→ Lin Yu-ting
KeyDefeated China’s Yang Chengyu with a score of 5-0
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting wins second gold after defeating China’s Yang Chengyu 5-0 →
40.In which city will the India vs Pakistan match be held during the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
→ Johannesburg
KeyThe match is scheduled for October 10, 2027, and the final will occur on November 21, 2027.
India and Pakistan to face off in Johannesburg for 2027 World Cup →
41.Which athlete won a bronze medal in the 400m hurdles at the Asian Games, breaking P.T. Usha's 1984 record?
→ Vithya Ramraj
KeyTamil Nadu CM announced a ₹30 lakh cash prize for the achievement
CM Vijay announces ₹30 lakh prize for Vithya Ramraj's record-breaking Asian Games win →
42.Who won a gold medal at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) in July 2024?
→ Ananda Bhaduri
KeyIndian team ranked fourth among 108 countries, the highest rank since 1989
Guwahati's Ananda Bhaduri wins gold as India ranks 4th at International Mathematics Olympiad →
43.By how many runs did India defeat Sri Lanka to reach the Asian Games men's cricket final?
→ 124
KeyMatch held at Korogi Athletic Park; Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80
India beats Sri Lanka by 124 runs to reach Asian Games final against Pakistan →
44.In which city was the Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey semifinal held?
→ Kakamigahara
KeyMatch held at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium
India leads Pakistan 2-0 as Harmanpreet and Dilpreet Singh score in Japan →
45.Which medal did India's women's team win at the Chess Olympiad 2026?
→ Bronze
KeyGrandmaster Koneru Humpy won an individual bronze medal on Board 1
Koneru Humpy seeks government support to establish chess academy in Amaravati →
46.Who captained India to victory in the first Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind in November 2025?
→ Deepika T.C.
KeyHindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) provided ₹50,000 to each player
Blind T20 World Cup winners lack government jobs and house sites despite victory →
47.In Karnataka, what reward was announced for members of the Indian team winning the Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup?
→ ₹10 lakh and government jobs
KeyPlayers from other states receive ₹2 lakh each
48.Which state will host the eighth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games?
→ Telangana
KeyEvent features over 7,500 athletes in 27 sports across six cities
Telangana to host Khelo India Youth Games with over 7,500 athletes in 27 sports →
49.Which shooter was honored by the Thane Municipal Corporation for winning medals at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?
→ Rudrankksh Patil
KeyWon bronze in Men’s 10m Air Rifle and silver in Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team and Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions team
TMC honors shooter Rudrankksh Patil for Asian Games medals at Anandnagar gate →
06Important Days· 4
50.In which city was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated on January 30, 1948?
→ Delhi
KeyHe was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar
Mahatma Gandhi led Non-Cooperation and Dandi March movements before assassination in Delhi →
51.Who addressed the Indian Air Force at the 94th Air Force Day celebrations?
→ Amar Preet Singh
KeyEvent held on October 8, 2026, at Hindan air base
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh highlights Operation Sindoor at 94th Air Force Day →
52.On which date is the Indian Air Force Day celebrated?
→ October 8
KeyPresident Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi extended greetings on this day in 2026
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Indian Air Force →
53.Which ISRO centres in Thiruvananthapuram are organizing World Space Week 2026?
→ VSSC, LPSC, IISU, and IIST
KeyWorld Space Week is organized from October 4 to October 10
Static GKISRO HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka; under Department of Space
ISRO centres in Thiruvananthapuram to host World Space Week with sounding rocket launch →
07Awards & Honours· 14
54.Who won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace and international law?
→ Navi Pillay
KeyThe award is worth 12 million Swedish crowns or 1.2 million US dollars.
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize; Donald Trump calls her a "hater" →
55.Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory?
→ Francis Halzen
KeyThe observatory detected 28 high-energy cosmic neutrinos since 2011
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
56.Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature?
→ Anne Carson
KeyThe prize is worth 12 million Swedish crowns ($1.2m)
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
The Swedish Academy announced on Thursday that 76-year-old Canadian poet and professor of classics →
57.Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for optogenetics research?
→ Karl Deisseroth
KeyShared the prize with Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
Dr Karl Deisseroth wins 2026 Nobel Prize after preparing school lunches for children →
58.Who were the winners of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
→ Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai
KeyAwarded for solving nature's chemical asymmetry and enabling pharmaceutical manufacturing
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai win 2026 Nobel Prize for solving chemical asymmetry →
59.Who was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for work on optogenetics?
→ Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel
KeyHegemann studied Chlamydomonas algae while Nagel verified channelrhodopsin genes
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
Karolinska Institute awards 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics nerve cell toggling →
60.Who was awarded the National Medal of Science along with Sergei Brin, Jensen Huang, and Lisa Su?
→ Elon Musk
KeyMichael Dell and Satya Nadella received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Trump awards Musk, Brin, Huang and Su National Medals of Science →
61.Which award will Captain Smit Machchhar receive from the State of Israel?
→ Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism
KeyAwarded for saving 174 passengers and crew on a flydubai plane
India's Captain Smit Machchhar to receive Israel's Presidential Award for saving 174 passengers →
62.Who was announced by Donald Trump to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
→ Roger Clemens
KeyAnnouncement made during a speech for Ken Paxton against James Talarico
Trump clarifies Iran attack remarks on Los Angeles and San Diego as nuclear scenarios →
63.Which organization will announce the Nobel Peace Prize on October 9?
→ Norwegian Nobel Committee
KeyWinner receives a gold medal, diploma, and 12 million Swedish crowns
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce the Nobel Peace Prize on October 9 →
64.Which organization is responsible for announcing the Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
→ Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
KeyAnnouncement scheduled for 11:45 am (0945 GMT) on Wednesday
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to announce Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday →
65.Who was honored by President Droupadi Murmu for creating Keralam mural paintings at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
→ Basanth Peringode
KeyFormer faculty member of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
66.Who won the 'Best Image of the Year Award' at the national photography competition?
→ Uppala Prasad
KeyOfficial temple photographer of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam
Uppala Prasad wins Best Image of the Year Award at national photography competition →
67.Who won the G. Prabhakaran-OISCA Environmental Excellence Award?
→ M. Suchitra
KeyAward includes a ₹30,000 prize and recognizes 35 years of journalism
M. Suchitra wins G. Prabhakaran-OISCA Environmental Excellence Award for 35 years of journalism →
08Laws, Bills & Verdicts· 6
68.In which state did the Supreme Court uphold the striking down of the 34% Backward Classes reservation in local bodies?
→ Andhra Pradesh
KeyCourt upheld ruling because State failed to provide empirical data to justify breaching 50% ceiling
Static GKSupreme Court of India was established under Article 124 of the Constitution
Supreme Court upholds High Court ruling striking down 34% Backward Classes reservation →
69.Which commission was established to oversee 16 tribunals following the Tribunals Reforms Bill?
→ National Tribunals Commission
KeyCommission is headquartered in Delhi and consists of a chairperson and four members
Union Law Ministry publishes rules for National Tribunals Commission to oversee 16 tribunals →
70.Which state became the second to receive presidential assent for a Uniform Civil Code Bill?
→ Gujarat
KeyGujarat became the second state after Uttarakhand to receive presidential assent for the UCC Bill 2026
Gujarat becomes second state to receive presidential assent for Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 →
71.Which amendment was challenged in the writ petitions dismissed by the Supreme Court regarding the Preamble?
→ 42nd Amendment
KeyThe court upheld the terms 'socialist' and 'secular' as validated in Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980).
Static GKSupreme Court of India was established under Article 124 of the Constitution
Watch: Supreme Court’s verdict on Preamble of the Constitution →
72.Who is the current Chief Justice of India as of October 5, 2026?
→ Surya Kant
KeyA three-judge Bench led by him rejected a Union government plea to stay Calcutta High Court proceedings
Supreme Court rejects Union plea to stay ₹72,000 crore Great Nicobar Island Project →
73.Which Act was signed by President Johnson in 1966 to preserve historic sites?
→ National Historic Preservation Act
KeyThe act was influenced by the relocation of a Frank Lloyd Wright home in Virginia
Saving a Frank Lloyd Wright home helped President Johnson sign Historic Preservation Act →
10Economy & Budget· 13
74.By how many basis points (bps) did the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee raise interest rates on October 09, 2026?
→ 25 bps
KeyRBI revised the 2026-27 GDP growth forecast from 6.7% to 7.1%
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI raises interest rates by 25 bps to combat inflation; shifts to ‘calibrated tightening’ →
75.What is the current repo rate of the RBI after the recent 25bp hike?
→ 5.50%
KeyFirst repo rate hike by RBI since 2023
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
76.What was the level of RBI reserves in the week ended October 2?
→ $734.6 billion
KeyMarked the fourth consecutive week of decline from a September 4 peak of $785.71 billion
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI reserves fall to $734.6 billion after four consecutive weeks of decline →
77.Who was the RBI Governor who announced the Monetary Policy Committee's decision to hike the repo rate?
→ Sanjay Malhotra
KeyThe policy repo rate was increased by 25 basis points to 5.50%
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI unanimously votes to hike policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% →
78.What is the current repo rate of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as of the recent hike?
→ 5.5 per cent
KeyRate increased from 5.25 per cent due to inflationary pressures and volatile crude oil prices
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the repo rate from 5.25 per cent →
79.What was the gross GST collection from April–September 2026?
→ ₹12.46 lakh crore
KeyTaxable supplies grew 25.8% between October 2025 and July 2026
GST collections reach ₹12.46 lakh crore as taxable supplies grow 25.8% →
80.What is the new prosecution threshold for GST officers approved by the 57th GST Council?
→ ₹5 crore
KeyThe threshold was increased from ₹1 crore; general penalties were reduced to ₹10,000.
Static GKGST Council is a constitutional body under Article 279A, chaired by the Union Finance Minister
GST Council scraps arrest powers and raises prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore →
81.Under which Act was Paytm Payments Bank Ltd removed from the Second Schedule by the RBI?
→ Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
KeyRemoval occurred on October 7, 2026, following a Delhi High Court winding order
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI removes Paytm Payments Bank from Second Schedule after Delhi High Court winding order →
82.By how much did India's foreign exchange reserves decline in one week?
→ USD 18.34 billion
KeyAnalysis conducted by Deepanshu Mohan of O.P. Jindal Global University
India's foreign exchange reserves decline USD 18.34 billion in one week →
83.Who is the current Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India?
→ Shaktikanta Das
KeyHe is a former governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
Shaktikanta Das says 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 possible after 7.9% average growth →
84.According to a SEBI study, what percentage of individual equity derivative traders incurred net losses?
→ 87.7 per cent
KeyNet losses totaled Rs 91,685 crore, with options causing 92 per cent of those losses
Static GKSEBI was established under the SEBI Act, 1992; HQ: Mumbai
85.What was the average price of the Indian crude oil basket in September?
→ $116.04 per barrel
KeyThe price jumped 28.66% from $90.19 per barrel in August.
India's economy faces risks as crude oil prices jump 28.66% to $116.04 →
86.What was India's total external debt as of end-June according to RBI data?
→ $778.2 billion
KeyDebt-to-GDP ratio moderated to 20.8%
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
India's external debt rose $15.4 billion to $778.2 billion by end-June →
11Defence· 8
87.Which craft will the Indian Navy commission at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on October 12, 2026?
→ Mangrol
KeyThird Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited
Indian Navy to commission Mangrol, third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare craft, in Mumbai →
88.With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a ₹661.50 crore contract for BrahMos fire control systems?
→ BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited
KeyProject features 68% indigenous content and aims to generate employment over three years
Ministry of Defence signs ₹661.50 crore contract with BAPL for Indian Navy ships →
89.What is the name of the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship launched in Visakhapatnam?
→ Surya
KeyLaunched at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on October 6, 2026
Rajnath Singh launches Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya in Visakhapatnam →
90.Which exercise did the Indian and UAE armies begin in Uttarakhand?
→ Mountain Guardian
KeyExercise held from October 5-18, 2026, at Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia
91.Which ship was launched as the first of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy?
→ FSS-1
Key43,500-tonne vessel launched at HSL to refuel and resupply warships at sea
Rajnath Singh launches 43,500-tonne FSS-1 and lays keel for FSS-5 at HSL →
92.What is the target number of squadrons the Indian Air Force aims to reach?
→ 42 squadrons
KeyIAF needs 36-40 annual jet inductions to reach this target
IAF needs 36-40 annual jet inductions to reach target of 42 squadrons →
93.Which country has offered Su-57 jets to India as an alternative to the AMCA programme?
→ Russia
KeyIndia aims to finalize a multi-role fighter aircraft deal in the current financial year
India aims to finalize multi-role fighter deal as Russia offers Su-57 jets →
94.What was the name of the Indian Army initiative that performed 3,500 surgeries across 10 cities?
→ Operation Drishti
KeyOver 1.5 lakh people received examinations and 144 surgeries were performed in Srinagar.
Indian Army performs 3,500 surgeries across 10 cities during Operation Drishti →
12National Firsts & Records· 7
95.Which Union Territory became the first in India to complete the entire Census exercise?
→ Ladakh
KeyFirst digital Census to include caste enumeration and 40 questions
Provisional Population Census 2027 data to be available by March or April next year →
96.Which train service was approved as the first Vande Bharat Sleeper for South India?
→ Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
KeyOperates between KSR Bengaluru and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
Railway Board approves first Vande Bharat Sleeper for South India to Mumbai →
97.Who set the Guinness World Record as the youngest male to publish a book?
→ Advay Jain
KeyPublished 'Dino Learns Not To Waste Food' at age 3 years and 345 days
4-year-old Advay Jain sets Guinness World Record as youngest male to publish book →
98.In which region of Ladakh was India's first high-altitude wildlife safari flagged off?
→ Rumbak, Shang, and Uley
KeyProject employs local residents as drivers and guides to link conservation with livelihoods
India's first high-altitude wildlife safari flags off six open-back vehicles in Ladakh →
99.Who set a Guinness World Record for 1,572 authors signing books simultaneously?
→ Umesh U.
KeyRecord set at IIT Madras Alumni Industry Interaction Centre, Chennai
Umesh U. sets Guinness World Record for 1,572 authors signing books simultaneously →
100.Who founded the National Institute of Immunology in 1983?
→ Gursaran Prasad Talwar
KeyHe developed the first leprosy and birth control vaccines.
Gursaran Prasad Talwar developed first leprosy and birth control vaccines before founding NII →
101.In which location is Adani Green Energy building the world's largest single-location battery storage?
→ Khavda, Gujarat
KeyCapacity expanded to 6.63 GWh from 3.55 GWh by June 2026
Adani Green to build world's largest single-location battery storage at Khavda, Gujarat →
13International· 2
102.Who completed 25 years as an elected head of government on October 7, 2026?
→ Narendra Modi
KeyHe served as the elected head of government since October 2001
World leaders congratulate Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as elected head of government →
103.Who secured 47 per cent of the vote in the first round of the Brazilian election?
→ Flavio Bolsonaro
KeyDefeated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who received 45 per cent of the vote
Flavio Bolsonaro secures 47 per cent of vote, defeating Lula in election →
14Summits & Agreements· 2
104.Which agreement was signed between India and Switzerland to provide 5-year visas and student permits?
→ Migration and Mobility Partnership
KeySigned during the first anniversary of the TEPA with the EFTA
Modi and Parmelin sign five agreements including 5-year visas and student permits →
105.Which bilateral agreement between India and Bangladesh is set to expire on December 12?
→ Ganga Water Sharing Treaty
KeyOriginal 30-year agreement was signed on December 12, 1996, by HD Deve Gowda and Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh hopes new India treaty signed before December 12 as 30-year agreement expires →
15Environment & Wildlife· 9
106.According to the Living Planet Report, what is the percentage decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations over the past 52 years?
→ 73 percent
KeyReport released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Wildlife declines 73% over 52 years as tigers and mountain gorillas recover →
107.In which district of Odisha was the Shree Jagannath International Airport clearance granted?
→ Puri
KeyProject covers 471.348 ha in Sipasarubali and expects 4.6 million passengers per annum
108.Which snail species was rediscovered on Norfolk Island after being listed as Extinct by the IUCN Red List?
→ Campbell’s keeled glass-snail
KeyPopulation grew from 46 founder snails to over 1,300 individuals
Static GKIUCN was founded in 1948; HQ: Gland, Switzerland
Extinct Campbell’s keeled glass-snail population grows from 46 to over 1,300 individuals →
109.In which Rajasthan district was the Desert National Park located where Great Indian Bustards were released?
→ Jaisalmer
KeyFacilities in Sam and Ramdevra house 97 birds with 11 earmarked for release
Static GKDesert National Park is located in Rajasthan; known for Great Indian Bustard
Bhupender Yadav releases two male Great Indian Bustards into Jaisalmer's Desert National Park →
110.What is the total number of cheetahs in India as of October 5, 2026?
→ 60
Key41 of these cheetahs were born on Indian soil; KJP21 gave birth to 5 cubs.
India-born cheetah KJP21 gives birth to 5 cubs in Kuno National Park →
111.Which plant, declared extinct in the 1990s, was honored at the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve exhibition?
→ Haplothismia exannulata
KeyRediscovered 26 years ago by N. Sasidharan and P. Sujanapal
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve inaugurates exhibition honoring plant declared extinct in the 1990s →
112.Which country participated in the world's first ocean debt conversion to fund conservation?
→ Seychelles
KeyConverted $21.6 million in foreign debt into conservation funding to increase protected areas to 30% by 2020
Static GKSeychelles is an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean; capital: Victoria
World’s first ocean debt conversion turns $21.6 million into Seychelles conservation funding →
113.How many new species were confirmed by the international team at the San Carlos de Bariloche workshop?
→ 57
KeyFindings include 20 copepods, 22 echinoderms, 14 cnidarians, and one scaphopod mollusc
International team confirms 57 new species and five new genera in two weeks →
114.Which tigress was released from Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve into the Buxa Tiger Reserve?
→ T138
KeyReleased on October 02, 2026, as part of a five-year project to augment tiger populations.
Bhupender Yadav and Suvendu Adhikari release three-year-old tigress T138 into Buxa Tiger Reserve →
16Obituaries· 3
115.Which award was conferred upon the veteran actor Nana Patekar?
→ Padma Shri
KeyActor and producer Nana Patekar passed away on October 09, 2026
Static GKPadma awards were instituted in 1954
Veteran actor and Padma Shri awardee Nana Patekar dies; leaders offer condolences →
116.Who was the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) who passed away in Hyderabad?
→ Palle Rama Rao
KeyServed as Vice-Chancellor of UoH from 1999 to 2002
Padma Vibhushan awardee Palle Rama Rao dies in Hyderabad at age 89 →
117.Who was the renowned exponent of mridangam, kanjira, and konakkol who passed away at age 95?
→ Tiruchi R. Thayumanavan
KeyReceived the Kalaimamani award in 1994
Mridangam exponent Tiruchi R. Thayumanavan dies at age 95 after brief illness →
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