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Current Affairs Questions, 26 October 2026

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Q1
Under which Union Ministry does the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) function?
Explanation: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is one of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) of India. All CAPFs, including ITBP, function under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Indian Army, which is different, functions under the Ministry of Defence.
Q2
Consider the following statements regarding the recent news on Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP):
1. 1.ITBP has proposed raising 20 additional battalions to enhance its strength along the India-China border.
2. 2.The proposal includes plans to acquire modern equipment and drone surveillance systems to improve operational capabilities.
3. 3.The ITBP is primarily responsible for guarding India's maritime borders with neighbouring countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article which states ITBP needs 20 additional battalions. Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions focus on modern equipment and drones. Statement 3 is incorrect because ITBP guards the India-China land border in the Himalayas, not maritime borders. The Indian Coast Guard is responsible for maritime borders.
Q3
The Brahmaputra River is known by which name in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China?
Explanation: As mentioned in the article, the Brahmaputra River originates in Tibet where it is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo. It becomes the Siang in Arunachal Pradesh and then the Brahmaputra in Assam.
Q4
Consider the following statements regarding the news:
1. 1.Chinese scientists have projected an increase in water flow and flood risk in the Brahmaputra River basin during the 21st century.
2. 2.The research for this projection was based on ice-core data from the Himalayas spanning the last 500 years.
3. 3.The proposed dam on the Brahmaputra by China is expected to have a capacity three times that of the Aswan Dam in Egypt.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the research used tree-ring data from 1325-2020, not ice-core data. Statement 3 is incorrect; the dam's capacity is compared to be three times that of China's Three Gorges Dam, not the Aswan Dam.
Q5
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which approved the ₹2.12 lakh crore procurement, functions under which Union Ministry?
Explanation: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is the highest decision-making body for capital acquisitions in the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is chaired by the Defence Minister.
Q6
Consider the following statements regarding the recent Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approvals:
1. 1.The total value of the approved procurement is ₹2.12 lakh crore.
2. 2.Approximately 75% of the procurement will be sourced from Indian industries.
3. 3.The approvals include equipment like kamikaze drones and light multi-role helicopters for the Indian Army.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article (₹2.12 lakh crore). Statement 2 is incorrect; the domestic procurement target is 82%, not 75%. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions kamikaze drones and light multi-role helicopters for the Indian Army. Hence, option C is correct.
Q7
Consider the following statements regarding the news:
1. 1.The Election Commission of India stated that all orders for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls were passed by a unanimous decision.
2. 2.The affidavit clarified that Form 6 itself was amended to introduce the concept of 'mapping' for voter verification.
3. 3.The ECINet portal is the IT tool through which Electoral Registration Officers perform their statutory functions related to electoral rolls.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the ECI affidavit. Statement 2 is incorrect; the affidavit clarified that only an 'Additional Declaration' annexed to Form 6 was amended, not the statutory Form 6 itself. Statement 3 is correct as the article states ECINet is the tool for EROs. Hence, option C is correct.
Q8
According to the ECI affidavit, on which of the following dates was an order for scheduling the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls NOT issued?
Explanation: The affidavit mentions SIR orders issued on 24.06.2025, 27.10.2025, and 14.05.2026. The date 23 September 2026 is mentioned in the article as the publication date of an Indian Express report, not as a date for an SIR order.
Q9
The FAST-DS scheme, aimed at disclosure of foreign assets, is implemented by which government department?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Income Tax Department is implementing the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers-Disclosure Scheme (FAST-DS) and is using AEOI data to nudge taxpayers.
Q10
Consider the following statements regarding the FAST-DS scheme:
1. 1.It provides immunity from prosecution under the Black Money Act, 2015 upon valid declaration.
2. 2.The scheme applies only to undisclosed foreign assets located within the United Arab Emirates.
3. 3.The deadline for making disclosures under this scheme is December 31, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article: 'a valid declaration brings immunity from further assessment, penalty and prosecution under the Black Money Act'. Statement 2 is incorrect; while the article mentions UAE property owners as an example, the scheme is not limited to UAE assets. Statement 3 is correct as the article states disclosures can be made till December 31.
Q11
Consider the following statements regarding the caseload of the Supreme Court of India:
1. 1.As per the article, the Supreme Court currently has a sanctioned strength of 38 judges, increased from 34 in May 2026.
2. 2.Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) constitute nearly 50% of the fresh case filings in the Supreme Court.
3. 3.The National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) is the source for data on pending cases in Indian courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The article states the sanctioned strength was increased from 34 to 38 judges in May 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect: The article mentions SLPs account for around 80% of fresh filings, not 50%. Statement 3 is correct: The article cites the latest available data from the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG). Hence, option C is correct.
Q12
According to the analysis in the article, approximately what percentage of fresh case filings in the Supreme Court are Special Leave Petitions (SLPs)?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) are the dominant category of cases filed in the Supreme Court, with some estimates suggesting they account for around 80 per cent of fresh filings. The other options are plausible distractors but do not match the figure provided in the source.
Q13
Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for formulating policies related to capital gains tax in India?
Explanation: Taxation policy, including direct taxes like capital gains tax, falls under the purview of the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue). SEBI regulates the securities market, and RBI handles monetary policy, but tax policy is a fiscal matter for the Finance Ministry.
Q14
Consider the following statements regarding the capital gains tax reforms discussed in the news:
1. 1.The government is considering reducing the long-term capital gains tax rate from its current level of 15%.
2. 2.A proposal to tax Foreign Portfolio Investors on their dollar-denominated gains instead of rupee gains is under discussion.
3. 3.The State Bank of India, in its Ecowrap report, suggested extending the holding period for equity to 2-3 years and abolishing the LTCG tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the current LTCG tax rate is 12.5%, not 15%. Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions the proposal to tax FPIs on dollar gains. Statement 3 is correct as the SBI Ecowrap report suggested extending the holding period and abolishing LTCG tax for equity.
Q15
Consider the following statements regarding the news:
1. 1.The Election Commission of India has amended Form 6, the statutory form for new voter registration.
2. 2.The power to change Form 6 lies with the Central Government as per the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
3. 3.The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration is now an integral part of the online Form 6.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect as the EC's affidavit clarifies that Form 6 has NOT been changed. Statement 2 is correct as the power to prescribe the form is with the Central Government under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Statement 3 is incorrect because from 21 October 2026, the SIR declaration has been separated from the online Form 6 process.
Q16
From which date did the Election Commission bifurcate the online voter registration process, separating Form 6 from the SIR declaration?
Explanation: According to the article, the Election Commission implemented the bifurcation of the online process, making Form 6 and the SIR declaration separate, starting from 21 October 2026. This was done to avoid the perception that Form 6 itself had been changed.
Q17
Which ministry is the nodal agency for India's bilateral trade agreement negotiations as per the news?
Explanation: The news mentions Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal providing the update on the trade talks. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the nodal body responsible for formulating India's trade policy and conducting trade negotiations.
Q18
Consider the following statements regarding the India-US trade agreement mentioned in the news:
1. 1.The negotiations for the proposed bilateral trade agreement began in early 2025.
2. 2.A key objective for India is to secure higher import duties on its goods in the US market compared to ASEAN countries.
3. 3.India has signed nine Free Trade Agreements in the last four and a half years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the article states talks began in early 2025. Statement 2 is incorrect; India wants LOWER import duties compared to ASEAN, not higher. Statement 3 is correct as Minister Goyal stated India signed 9 FTAs in the last 4.5 years. Hence, option C is correct.
Q19
The recent amendment to facilitate E100 flex-fuel vehicles was made to which set of rules?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the government amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The Motor Vehicles Act is the parent legislation, but the specific amendment was to the rules framed under it.
Q20
Consider the following statements regarding the recent E100 fuel rule change:
1. 1.It mandates that all new petrol cars sold in India must be compatible with E100 fuel.
2. 2.Ethanol contains about 30% more energy per litre compared to conventional petrol.
3. 3.The amendment also increased the weight threshold for classification of light motor vehicles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The rule permits certification for such vehicles but does not mandate it for all cars. Statement 2 is incorrect: The US Department of Energy estimate cited says E100 contains about 30% less energy per gallon, not more. Statement 3 is correct: The weight threshold was raised from 3,000 kg to 3,500 kg.