Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2 & 3 October 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

What is the Minimum Support Price of wheat approved for the 2027-28 marketing season?

Accepted Answer

Rs 2,610 per quintal - The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a wheat MSP of Rs 2,610 per quintal for the 2027-28 marketing season . MSPs were increased for all mandated Rabi crops. • Barley MSP → Rs 2,286 per quintal • Masur MSP → Rs 7,390 per quintal • Safflower MSP → Rs 7,215 per quintal • Safflower received the highest absolute increase of Rs 675 per quintal Static GK link: Minimum Support Price (MSP) is an administered price announced for specified agricultural crops. The supplied source states that the MSP framework follows the policy of fixing MSP at least 1.5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production.

Question 2

Green Energy Corridor Phase-III is designed to facilitate evacuation of up to how much renewable-energy capacity?

Accepted Answer

135 GW - Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) is designed to facilitate evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy. The scheme will strengthen State-level intra-state transmission infrastructure. • GEC-III supports integration of renewable power with the electricity grid • It was approved along with Delhi's Intelligent Traffic Management System project • Delhi ITMS project cost → Rs 1,789.52 crore • Delhi ITMS coverage → 42 traffic corridors Static GK link: A Green Energy Corridor strengthens transmission infrastructure required to move electricity from renewable-energy generation areas to the wider power grid.

Question 3

PRAGATI-50 aims to develop how many cities as role models for sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0?

Accepted Answer

50 - PRAGATI-50 aims to develop 50 cities across 24 States as role-model cities for sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 . It was launched by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. • States covered → 24 • Nodal ministry → Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs • Monitoring → KPI-based interventions and technology-enabled review • Digital review mechanism → Swachhatam Portal Static GK link: SBM-U 2.0 focuses on urban sanitation and waste-management outcomes. PRAGATI-50 uses selected cities as models for demonstrating improved sanitation practices and technology-enabled monitoring.

Question 4

What is the total outlay of National Coastal Mission 2.0 according to the supplied current affairs source?

Accepted Answer

Rs 767 crore - National Coastal Mission 2.0 has a total outlay of Rs 767 crore and is planned for implementation up to 2030-31 . Its guidelines were launched to strengthen conservation and sustainable management of India's coastal and marine ecosystems. • Coverage → 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories • Thematic categories → 5 • NCM 1.0 operated from 2021-22 to 2025-26 • NCM 1.0 will be subsumed into NCM 2.0 Static GK link: Coastal-management programmes address issues such as ecosystem conservation, climate adaptation, coastal vulnerability and sustainable blue-economy development .

Question 5

The new Corporate Average Fuel Economy norms for passenger vehicles are scheduled to take effect from which date?

Accepted Answer

1 April 2027 - The new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms are scheduled to take effect from 1 April 2027 and remain applicable until 31 March 2032. The Ministry of Power notified the norms with a targeted 16.7% fuel-efficiency improvement over five years. • Initial benchmark → 3.996 litres/100 km • 2031-32 benchmark → 3.3273 litres/100 km • Implementing institution mentioned → Bureau of Energy Efficiency • Eligible fuel-conservation technologies increase from four to 12 Static GK link: CAFE standards measure average efficiency across a manufacturer's vehicle fleet rather than assessing only an individual vehicle model.

Question 6

Sewell Rise-01 and West Sewell Ridge-01, opened for offshore mineral auction, are located in which sea?

Accepted Answer

Andaman Sea - The Ministry of Mines opened the Sewell Rise-01 and West Sewell Ridge-01 offshore mineral blocks in the Andaman Sea for auction under the Composite Licence framework. • Combined area → more than 1,632 sq km • Resources → polymetallic nodules and crusts • Potential minerals include cobalt, nickel, manganese and copper • Rare-earth elements may also occur in the deposits Static GK link: Polymetallic nodules are mineral-rich deposits found on parts of the ocean floor. Metals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese are important for advanced manufacturing and clean-energy technologies.

Question 7

Which university was ranked first in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 according to the supplied article?

Accepted Answer

University of Oxford - The University of Oxford was ranked first in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 . The supplied source states that this was Oxford's 11th consecutive year at No. 1. • MIT → Rank 2 • Highest-ranked Indian institution → IISc Bengaluru • IISc global rank → 254 • Ranking coverage → 2,297 institutions across 118 countries and territories Static GK link: Global university rankings generally use multiple indicators covering areas such as teaching, research, research influence and international outlook , though methodologies differ across ranking organisations.

Question 8

Which stock exchange received SEBI's No Objection Certificate to introduce Corporate Bond Index Futures?

Accepted Answer

NSE - The National Stock Exchange (NSE) received a No Objection Certificate from SEBI on 1 October 2026 to introduce futures contracts based on a Corporate Bond Index. • Instrument → Corporate Bond Index Futures • Intended uses → portfolio hedging and price discovery • It can help participants manage corporate-bond portfolio risks • Final regulatory approval mentioned in the source → RBI Static GK link: A futures contract is a derivative agreement linked to an underlying asset or index. Hedging uses such instruments to manage exposure to adverse price or market movements.

Question 9

BEML's BH60-EV, launched at its Mysuru complex, is described as India's first indigenous electric dump truck in which capacity class?

Accepted Answer

60-ton - BEML Limited launched the BH60-EV , described in the supplied source as India's first indigenously designed and developed 60-ton electric dump truck . • Battery → 1,000 kWh lithium-ion • Payload → 54,500 kg • Body capacity → 36.4 cubic metres • Estimated annual CO2 reduction → around 130 tonnes per vehicle • BEML → Schedule A PSU under the Ministry of Defence Static GK link: Large dump trucks are widely used in mining and heavy earth-moving operations. Electrification can reduce direct fuel consumption and operating emissions compared with conventional diesel-powered equipment.

Question 10

Who was approved by the RBI as the next Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, effective from 1 January 2027?

Accepted Answer

Anup Kumar Saha - The RBI approved the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kotak Mahindra Bank for a three-year tenure beginning on 1 January 2027 . • Previous role → Executive Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank • Predecessor → Ashok Vaswani • Professional experience reported → more than 32 years • Kotak Mahindra became a commercial bank in 2003 Static GK link: The supplied source notes that Kotak Mahindra became India's first NBFC to convert into a commercial bank in 2003.

Question 11

TAPAS-1, described in the supplied source as India's first commercial thermal-imaging payload, was developed by which startup?

Accepted Answer

SatLEO Labs - SatLEO Labs developed TAPAS-1 , described in the supplied source as India's first commercial thermal-imaging payload. • TAPAS → Thermal Access Platform for Analytics & Solutions • Launch vehicle → SpaceX Falcon 9 • Mission → Transporter-18 rideshare mission • Applications include agriculture, urban heat mapping and climate monitoring • SatLEO Labs is supported by IN-SPACe Static GK link: Thermal imaging measures emitted infrared radiation and can be used to estimate surface temperatures. Earth-observation thermal data have applications in agriculture, disaster management, climate studies and infrastructure monitoring.

Question 12

The second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise, AIME-2026, commenced at which location?

Accepted Answer

Subic Bay, Philippines - The 2nd ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise , AIME-2026 , commenced at Subic Bay in the Philippines under the theme 'Anchored in Trust, United at Sea' . • Indian ships → INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish • First AIME → Singapore, 2023 • Exercise structure → Harbour Phase and Sea Phase • Objective → enhance interoperability between India and ASEAN maritime forces Static GK link: ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Multilateral maritime exercises provide opportunities for participating navies to practise communication, coordination and interoperability.

Question 13

Exercise Jai Se Vijay used which National Highway in Rajasthan as a temporary military landing facility?

Accepted Answer

NH-911 - The Indian Army's Sapta Shakti Command conducted Exercise Jai Se Vijay using a stretch of NH-911 near Dantour, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, as a temporary military landing facility. • Command → Sapta Shakti Command • Theme → 'Mission Ready, Future Ready' • Aircraft → Rudra, Dhruv and Chetak helicopters • The exercise tested rapid-response capabilities in desert conditions Static GK link: Sapta Shakti Command is also known as the Indian Army's South Western Command. The exercise demonstrated the potential military use of dual-use highway infrastructure .

Question 14

Which Indian boxer won the women's 75 kg gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games?

Accepted Answer

Lovlina Borgohain - Lovlina Borgohain won the women's 75 kg boxing gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. According to the supplied source, she defeated China's Bao Ziyi by a 5-0 unanimous decision in the final. • Athlete → Lovlina Borgohain • Event → Women's 75 kg boxing • Medal → Gold • Final opponent → Bao Ziyi of China Static GK link: The supplied source describes Lovlina as the second Indian woman boxer after Mary Kom to win an Asian Games gold medal.

Question 15

India highlighted which global rank in total forest area at the 28th Session of the FAO Committee on Forestry?

Accepted Answer

9th - At the 28th Session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28) in Rome, India highlighted its 9th position globally in total forest area. • Rank in net annual forest-area gain → 3rd • Forest and tree cover → 82.74 million hectares • Share of geographical area → 25.17% • Bonn Challenge restoration target → 26 million hectares by 2030 • Area reported as already restored → 21.76 million hectares Static GK link: The FAO Committee on Forestry provides an international forum for discussion of forestry issues. The Bonn Challenge concerns restoration of degraded and deforested landscapes.

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