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Current Affairs Questions, 8 November 2026
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- Q1
Which state-level body conducts the civil services examination in which a CID probe found OMR sheet tampering?
Explanation: The tampering was found in the 14th Civil Services Examination of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). BPSC, UPPSC, and MPPSC are for other states.
- Q2
Consider the following statements:
- 1.CID investigation found that candidates solved more questions on CCTV than recorded on their OMR sheets.
- 2.Accused Budheshwar Bhagat's laptop contained a list of selected candidates.
- 3.All six candidates provided their carbon copies of OMR sheets to CID.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because candidates solved fewer questions on CCTV (30-40) than recorded on OMR sheets (90-100). Statement 2 is correct: Budheshwar's laptop had a list of selected candidates. Statement 3 is incorrect: candidates refused to provide carbon copies. Hence option B is correct.
- Q3
Which institution is responsible for releasing data on cash in circulation and counterfeit note detection in India?
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank that manages currency and publishes data on cash in circulation and counterfeit notes. The Ministry of Finance oversees fiscal policy, NPCI handles digital payments, and SEBI regulates securities markets.
- Q4
Consider the following statements regarding demonetisation:
- 1.Demonetisation was announced on 8 November 2016, invalidating 86% of the cash in circulation.
- 2.RBI data shows that cash in circulation has reduced significantly ten years after demonetisation.
- 3.Detection of counterfeit ₹500 notes has increased post-demonetisation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: demonetisation was announced on 8 Nov 2016, targeting 86% of cash. Statement 2 is incorrect because RBI data shows cash in circulation remains high, not reduced. Statement 3 is correct: detection of fake ₹500 notes has risen. Hence option C is correct.
- Q5
Which department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is leading the indigenisation push for 100 critical items?
Explanation: DPIIT has begun the push to indigenise 100 items. The Ministry of Finance is not involved. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is handling solar module recycling guidelines, not the overall indigenisation drive.
- Q6
Consider the following statements regarding India's solar manufacturing capacity:
- 1.India's annual solar module manufacturing capacity is about 233 GW.
- 2.India's solar cell manufacturing capacity is higher than its module capacity.
- 3.India's installed ingot and wafer manufacturing capacity is around 2 GW.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: India has ~233 GW of annual solar module manufacturing capacity. Statement 2 is incorrect: cell capacity is only ~30 GW, much lower than module capacity. Statement 3 is correct: ingot and wafer capacity is ~2 GW. Hence option C is correct.
- Q7
Which organisation is primarily responsible for transferring defence technology to private industry in India?
Explanation: DRDO is the premier defence R&D agency under the Ministry of Defence that develops technologies and transfers them to private industry. HAL, BEL, and OFB are production units, not the primary technology transfer agency.
- Q8
Consider the following statements regarding India's defence exports:
- 1.India's defence exports in FY 2025-26 exceeded the country's foreign capital defence purchases.
- 2.The private sector contributed more than 50% of total defence exports in FY 2025-26.
- 3.DRDO receives a royalty of 2% to 5% on export orders placed by private companies using its technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: exports (₹38,424 crore) exceeded foreign capital purchases (₹37,047 crore). Statement 2 is incorrect: the private sector share was 45.2%, not above 50%. Statement 3 is correct: DRDO gets 2% to 5% royalty on export orders.
- Q9
Which state-owned utility is responsible for electrifying Bugdiyar and Ragadi villages near the India-China border?
Explanation: UPCL employees laid the power line to Bugdiyar. PGCIL handles interstate transmission, UJVNL deals with hydropower generation and NHPC is a central hydropower company, not the distribution utility for Uttarakhand.
- Q10
Consider the following statements:
- 1.Bugdiyar and Ragadi are migration villages in Munsyari tehsil of Uttarakhand.
- 2.The power line to these villages was completed in one year starting March 2026.
- 3.The electrification will also benefit the Army and ITBP stationed near the China border.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: these are migration villages in Munsyari tehsil. Statement 2 is incorrect: the work started in March 2026 and was completed in six months, not one year. Statement 3 is correct: the news mentions Army, ITBP and BRO will benefit. Hence option C is correct.
- Q11
Under which Act has the Urban Disaster Management Authority (UDMA) been constituted in Madhya Pradesh?
Explanation: The UDMA has been constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which provides the legal framework for disaster management in India. The MP Municipal Corporation Act deals with municipal governance, while the Environmental Protection Act and National Security Act are not related to disaster management structures.
- Q12
Consider the following statements regarding the Urban Disaster Management Authority (UDMA) in Madhya Pradesh:
- 1.The Municipal Commissioner of the concerned city is the chairperson of the UDMA.
- 2.The District Collector is the chairperson of the UDMA.
- 3.The UDMA can acquire private vehicles and property for relief operations during emergencies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: the Municipal Commissioner is the chairperson. Statement 2 is incorrect: the District Collector is the vice-chairperson, not the chairperson. Statement 3 is correct: the authority can acquire private vehicles, premises and resources for relief operations. Hence option C is correct.
- Q13
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is a state-owned company under which ministry?
Explanation: IOC is a state-owned oil and gas company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The Ministry of Finance handles fiscal policy, the Ministry of Commerce deals with trade, and the Ministry of Power manages electricity, so B is correct.
- Q14
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Oil Corporation's shipping strategy:
- 1.IOC plans to acquire crude oil and LPG carriers to strengthen control over its energy supply chain.
- 2.IOC's board has approved the purchase of vessels and tenders have been issued.
- 3.IOC will completely stop using chartered vessels and rely only on owned ships.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: IOC plans to acquire crude and LPG carriers. Statement 2 is correct: board approval and tenders have been issued. Statement 3 is incorrect: IOC is examining three approaches including optimising existing charter arrangements, not eliminating them. Hence option C is correct.
- Q15
Which Indian law governs foreign exchange transactions and cross-border payments, and was allegedly violated by CoinDCX and Delta Exchange?
Explanation: FEMA, enacted in 1999, regulates foreign exchange transactions, cross-border transfers, and foreign investment. The ED found evidence of FEMA violations by the two crypto platforms. PMLA deals with money laundering, SEBI Act with securities markets, and RBI Act with banking regulation.
- Q16
Consider the following statements regarding the ED raids on CoinDCX and Delta Exchange:
- 1.The raids were conducted on 4-5 November 2026 at three locations in Bengaluru.
- 2.The platforms used the USDT stablecoin to legally transfer funds abroad through the banking system.
- 3.The investigation also found violations of the SEBI Act, 1992 and the RBI Act, 1934.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the news: ED raided three locations in Bengaluru on 4-5 November 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect because the USDT was used to bypass banking oversight and send money illegally, not legally through the banking system. Statement 3 is correct: violations of SEBI Act 1992, Securities Contracts Act 1956, and RBI Act 1934 were also found.
- Q17
Which directorate of the Government of Jharkhand is responsible for the procurement and distribution of chana dal under the Public Distribution System?
Explanation: The Food and Consumer Affairs Directorate invited the tender for chana dal supply. Agriculture, Rural Development, and Social Welfare are separate departments not involved in PDS procurement.
- Q18
Consider the following statements regarding the chana dal distribution in Jharkhand:
- 1.The dal will be distributed to all families holding ration cards under both NFSA and JSFSS.
- 2.The monthly entitlement is 1 kg of chana dal per family.
- 3.Suppliers are selected through e-tender only, without any reverse auction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the dal is for NFSA and JSFSS beneficiaries. Statement 2 is correct: the provision is 1 kg per ration card per month. Statement 3 is incorrect because the selection process includes both e-tender and e-reverse auction.
- Q19
Which body is responsible for conducting the NTPC Graduate Level recruitment for Indian Railways?
Explanation: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is the nodal body for recruiting Group C and Group D staff in Indian Railways. The Ministry of Railways is the parent ministry, while UPSC and SSC conduct other central government recruitments.
- Q20
Consider the following statements regarding RRB NTPC Graduate Level recruitment (CEN 06/2026):
- 1.The total number of posts advertised is 3,548.
- 2.The application fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates is ₹500 with no refund.
- 3.The correction window for applications is open from 9 to 18 November 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: 3,548 posts are advertised. Statement 2 is incorrect because ₹400 is refunded after appearing in CBT-1, so the net fee is ₹100, not non-refundable. Statement 3 is correct: the correction window is 9 to 18 November 2026. Hence option C is correct.
The stories behind these questions
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- JPSC 14th Civil Services Exam: CID Finds OMR Sheets Tampered, Candidates Got More Marks Than Answered2 questions
- 10 Years Post-Demonetisation: Cash in Circulation Unchanged, Fake ₹500 Notes Rise, UPI Grows2 questions
- DPIIT Pushes Indigenisation of 100 Critical Items: Tunnel Boring Machines, Solar Cells, Petrochemicals2 questions
- India's Defence Exports Cross ₹38,424 Crore; Private Sector Share Reaches 45.2%2 questions
- Uttarakhand's Bugdiyar Near China Border Gets Electricity for First Time After Decades, UPCL Completes Line in 6 Months2 questions
- Madhya Pradesh Sets Up Urban Disaster Management Authority in 16 Cities for Rapid Response2 questions
- Indian Oil Corporation to Acquire Crude and LPG Ships Amid West Asia Shipping Disruptions2 questions
- ED Raids CoinDCX and Delta Exchange in Bengaluru for FEMA Violations, Illegal Crypto Derivative Trading2 questions
- Jharkhand to Distribute 1 kg Chana Dal Monthly to 66.92 Lakh Families Under NFSA and JSFSS2 questions
- RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: Apply Today for 3,548 Posts; Last Date 8 Nov2 questions
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