Daily Current Affairs Quiz 4 & 5 October 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

What was the theme of the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave held in New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Resilience in an Age of Flux - The 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave was held under the theme 'Resilience in an Age of Flux' . Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered the inaugural address in New Delhi on 3 October 2026. • Edition → 5th • Venue → New Delhi • Key institution → Institute of Economic Growth • Discussions linked economic resilience with Viksit Bharat 2047 Static GK link: The Institute of Economic Growth is an economic and social-science research institution. The Kautilya Economic Conclave brings together discussions on major domestic and international economic-policy issues.

Question 2

Under the New Discovery Track of the PRIP Scheme, financial support of up to how much is available per eligible project?

Accepted Answer

Rs 50 crore - The New Discovery Track under the PRIP Scheme provides financial assistance of up to Rs 50 crore per project to support early-stage pharmaceutical innovation. • Scheme → Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma and MedTech • Mandatory co-funding → 25% • PRIP launched → 17 August 2023 • Original scheme outlay → Rs 5,000 crore • Target beneficiaries include startups and MSMEs Static GK link: Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) indicate how mature a technology is. The supplied source states that the new track seeks to move pharmaceutical projects from TRL 1-3 towards TRL 6.

Question 3

How much financial support has been provided for implementation of the Amended BharatNet Programme in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

Rs 10,520 crore - Financial support of Rs 10,520 crore was provided for implementing the Amended BharatNet Programme in Maharashtra under the State-led model. • Gram Panchayats covered → 28,237 • Additional villages → 15,799 • Implementation entity → MDIL • Central fund → Digital Bharat Nidhi • BSNL and MahaIT will support network and digital-infrastructure execution Static GK link: BharatNet is associated with strengthening broadband connectivity in rural India. The programme seeks to improve digital infrastructure and last-mile connectivity, particularly at the Gram Panchayat and village levels.

Question 4

Which captive-bred bird species entered the release phase of its conservation programme at Desert National Park in Rajasthan?

Accepted Answer

Great Indian Bustard - Captive-bred Great Indian Bustards entered the release phase of India's conservation programme at Desert National Park in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. • Conservation status → Critically Endangered • State bird → Rajasthan • Nodal scientific agency → Wildlife Institute of India • Integrated conservation project began → 2016 • Large-scale conservation breeding in Rajasthan began → 2019 Static GK link: The Great Indian Bustard is a grassland bird closely associated with arid and semi-arid landscapes. Desert National Park in Rajasthan is an important landscape for its conservation.

Question 5

Tigress T138 was translocated to Buxa Tiger Reserve from which tiger reserve?

Accepted Answer

Valmiki Tiger Reserve - Tigress T138 was translocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar , and released into Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal under a phased tiger-reintroduction programme. • Destination → Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal • Project initiated → 2018 • Supporting institutions → NTCA and WII • More than 800 chital were released to strengthen the prey base • Buxa was established as a Tiger Reserve in 1983 Static GK link: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) are important institutions in India's tiger-conservation framework.

Question 6

The 70th Meeting of the International Whaling Commission, where India reaffirmed its whale-conservation commitment, was held in which city?

Accepted Answer

Hobart - The 70th Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70) was held in Hobart, Australia , from 28 September to 2 October 2026. • IWC members reported → 89 governments • India joined IWC → 1981 • Hobart Declaration → adopted by consensus • Issues included cetacean bycatch, vessel strikes and strandings Static GK link: The International Whaling Commission deals with international cooperation relating to whales and whale conservation. Cetaceans include whales, dolphins and porpoises.

Question 7

Which public-sector bank became the second PSU bank to receive appointment as Sponsor of a Pension Fund from PFRDA?

Accepted Answer

Bank of Baroda - Bank of Baroda , through BoB Pension Fund Management Company Limited, became the second Public Sector Bank to receive a Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of a Pension Fund from PFRDA . • BoB stake in subsidiary → 80.10% • Baroda BNP AMC stake → 19.90% • First PSU bank in the segment → State Bank of India • Certificate presented during → NPS Divas 2026 Static GK link: PFRDA stands for Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority. It regulates the pension sector and is closely associated with the National Pension System.

Question 8

What was the issue size of NABKISAN Finance Limited's WASH-focused Social Bond listed on NSE?

Accepted Answer

Rs 180 crore - NABKISAN Finance Limited listed a Rs 180 crore Social Bond on the National Stock Exchange dedicated to financing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene solutions in rural areas. • Coupon → 8.10% per annum • Tenure → 5 years • Maturity → September 2031 • Ratings → CRISIL AAA (Stable) and CARE AAA (Stable) • NABKISAN Finance → subsidiary of NABARD Static GK link: WASH stands for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. A Social Bond raises funds for projects intended to generate defined positive social outcomes.

Question 9

What real GDP growth rate did the Ministry of Finance project for India for Q2 FY27?

Accepted Answer

7.3% - The Ministry of Finance projected India's real GDP growth at 7.3% for Q2 FY27, covering the July-September 2026 period. • Q1 FY27 growth → 7.8% • Source → Monthly Economic Review • Method mentioned → Nowcasting model • Domestic consumption and investment were identified as major supports Static GK link: Real GDP measures economic output after adjusting for price changes. Nowcasting uses currently available indicators to estimate economic conditions before complete official data become available.

Question 10

Who was appointed Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank for a three-year tenure according to the supplied source?

Accepted Answer

Anup Bagchi - According to the supplied source, Anup Bagchi was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Bank for a three-year tenure following RBI approval. • Effective date stated by source → 27 October 2026 • Predecessor → Sashidhar Jagdishan • Previous major role → MD & CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance • The source describes him as the first external candidate selected to head HDFC Bank Static GK link: Senior leadership appointments at banks are an important part of banking-awareness preparation because the Reserve Bank of India plays a regulatory role in appointments to key positions in regulated banking institutions.

Question 11

How many payloads were launched aboard SpaceX's Transporter-18 rideshare mission according to the supplied source?

Accepted Answer

130 - SpaceX launched 130 payloads aboard a Falcon 9 rocket under the Transporter-18 rideshare mission. • Launch vehicle → Falcon 9 • Orbit → Low Earth Orbit • Google experiment → Project Suncatcher • Project Suncatcher tests Google's Tensor Processing Units in space • Other payloads included CubeSats, microsatellites and orbital transfer vehicles Static GK link: A rideshare mission allows multiple spacecraft belonging to different customers or projects to share a single launch vehicle, helping distribute launch costs across several payloads.

Question 12

At the 20th Asian Games, India finished at which position in the medal standings according to the supplied source?

Accepted Answer

4th - India finished 4th in the medal standings at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, according to the supplied source. • Total Indian medals → 85 • Gold → 21 • Silver → 27 • Bronze → 37 • Closing-ceremony flag-bearer → Neeru Dhanda • Next Asian Games → Doha, Qatar, 2030 Static GK link: The Asian Games are a major continental multi-sport competition. The supplied source identifies Aichi-Nagoya in Japan as host of the 20th edition and Doha as host of the next Games in 2030.

Question 13

Who became the first Indian woman to win an individual recurve archery gold medal at the Asian Games according to the supplied source?

Accepted Answer

Kumkum Mohod - Kumkum Mohod became the first Indian woman to win an individual recurve archery gold medal at the Asian Games according to the supplied source. • Age → 17 • Event → Women's Individual Recurve • Final opponent → Oh Yejin of South Korea • Final tied → 5-5 • Shoot-off → Mohod won 10-8 Static GK link: In recurve archery , the limbs of the bow curve away from the archer at their tips. The recurve discipline is distinct from compound archery, which uses a system of cams or pulleys.

Question 14

Where is the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention scheduled to be held in January 2027?

Accepted Answer

Kolkata - The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is scheduled to be held in Kolkata, West Bengal , from 7-9 January 2027 . • Edition → 19th • Host city → Kolkata • State → West Bengal • Organisers → Ministry of External Affairs and Government of West Bengal Static GK link: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas provides a platform for engagement between India and members of the overseas Indian diaspora and recognises their contribution to India's development.

Question 15

CAG-BHASHINI Anuvaad was launched primarily for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

AI-enabled translation of official audit documents - CAG-BHASHINI Anuvaad was launched for AI-enabled translation of official audit documents by the Digital India BHASHINI Division and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. • Technology → Artificial Intelligence • Partners → DIBD and CAG • BHASHINI launched → 2022 • Mission → National Language Translation Mission • Human oversight is retained for accuracy and quality control Static GK link: BHASHINI supports multilingual digital applications and language technologies. The supplied source reports support for 36 Indian text languages and 23 Indian voice languages.

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