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Current Affairs Questions, 27 October 2026

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Q1
Under which ministry does the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) function?
Explanation: As per the article, DPIIT is a department under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. It is the nodal agency for promoting industrial growth and internal trade in India.
Q2
Consider the following statements regarding reforms mentioned in the DPIIT report:
1. 1.The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups has doubled the guarantee cover per borrower from ₹10 crore to ₹20 crore.
2. 2.The Jan Vishwas Act of 2023 decriminalized 717 provisions across 79 Central Acts.
3. 3.The threshold for prior permission for lay-off or closure under labour laws has been raised from 100 to 500 workers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Jan Vishwas Act decriminalized 183 provisions in 2023 and 717 provisions in 2026, but the statement incorrectly attributes the 2026 number to the 2023 Act. Statement 3 is incorrect: The threshold was raised from 100 to 300 workers, not 500.
Q3
Which premier institute houses India's first integrated Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Field Laboratory, as per the article?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that 'India’s first integrated CCUS Field Laboratory at IIT Bombay' was inaugurated in May 2026. JNCASR Bengaluru hosts a National CCUS Centre, but the first integrated field lab is at IIT Bombay.
Q4
Consider the following statements regarding Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) in India:
1. 1.The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹20,000 crore specifically for CCUS deployment in the power and agriculture sectors.
2. 2.NITI Aayog has identified the Odisha-Jharkhand belt as a potential regional cluster for CCUS linked to its steel and cement industries.
3. 3.The CCUS process involves the permanent storage of captured carbon dioxide only in depleted oil and gas reservoirs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The ₹20,000 crore allocation is for five sectors: Power, Steel, Cement, Refineries, and Chemicals – agriculture is not mentioned. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect: Permanent storage can be in depleted oil/gas reservoirs, deep saline aquifers, and basaltic rock formations, not only the first option.
Q5
Consider the following statements regarding the demands before the 8th Pay Commission as per the news article:
1. 1.A key demand is to revise the Dearness Allowance every three months instead of twice a year.
2. 2.Employee unions have demanded that DA be merged with basic pay only when it crosses the 50% mark.
3. 3.The 6th Pay Commission had accepted the demand for making DA fully tax-exempt.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the article states the demand for quarterly DA revision. Statement 2 is incorrect because the demand is for merger when DA exceeds 25%, not 50%. Statement 3 is incorrect as the article clearly mentions that the 6th Pay Commission did not recommend tax exemption for DA.
Q6
According to the news, what is the specific threshold percentage at which employee unions are demanding the merger of Dearness Allowance with basic pay?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that employee organizations are demanding that when DA exceeds 25%, it should be merged with the basic salary. The 50% threshold was used in earlier pay commissions but is not the current demand.
Q7
Consider the following statements regarding the news on drug price controls:
1. 1.The Supreme Court questioned the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority for its delay in capping trade margins on essential medicines.
2. 2.The Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013, mandates a uniform retailer margin of 30% on all scheduled drugs.
3. 3.As per a news report cited by the Court, the NPPA had recovered over ₹8,400 crore from pharmaceutical companies in overcharging cases as of March 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: The article supports statement 1. It states the DPCO prescribes a 16% retailer margin (contradicting statement 2) and that only ₹1,582.4 crore was recovered (contradicting statement 3), so only statement 1 is correct.
Q8
According to the Supreme Court proceedings reported in the article, what is the trade margin cap set by the NPPA on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the NPPA capped trade margins on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines at 30% of their Maximum Retail Price (MRP), effective from November 9, 2026. The 16% figure is the retailer margin under DPCO for scheduled drugs.
Q9
Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's recent ruling on bail for foreign nationals under UAPA:
1. 1.The Court held that being a foreign national is sufficient ground to deny bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
2. 2.For bail denial under Section 43D(7) of UAPA, the prosecution must prove that the accused entered India illegally.
3. 3.The judgment was delivered while hearing an appeal against an order of the Madras High Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect as the Supreme Court ruled that being a foreigner alone is NOT enough to deny bail; illegal entry must also be proven. Statement 2 is correct as per the Court's interpretation of Section 43D(7). Statement 3 is correct as the SC was hearing the Central government's appeal against the Madras HC's bail order for Mohammed Rifas.
Q10
In the case discussed by the Supreme Court, in which year did the accused Sri Lankan national, Mohammed Rifas, enter India?
Explanation: According to the article, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated that Mohammed Rifas entered India in 2009 on a valid visa. The other years are plausible distractors but are not mentioned in the provided content.
Q11
Consider the following statements regarding the new labour codes:
1. 1.Pending wages must be paid to an employee within seven days of resignation or termination of service.
2. 2.The codes mandate that overtime work should be compensated at double the ordinary rate of wages.
3. 3.The four labour codes have been formulated by consolidating twenty-nine existing central labour laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The article states pending wages must be paid within two days, not seven days. Statement 2 is correct as per the article: overtime pay is double. Statement 3 is correct: 29 laws were consolidated into four codes.
Q12
According to the provisions discussed in the news, by which date of the following month must the monthly wages be paid to an employee?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the salary for every month must be paid by the 7th of the next month. This is a specific timeline introduced under the new wage code provisions.
Q13
Which authority is the nodal agency for developing the newly approved link expressways in Uttar Pradesh?
Explanation: The article explicitly mentions that the projects will be developed by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA). NHAI handles national highways, while UPEIDA is the state body responsible for expressway development in UP.
Q14
Consider the following statements regarding the newly approved link expressways in Uttar Pradesh:
1. 1.The total estimated cost of the four projects is approximately ₹17,542 crore.
2. 2.The construction will be undertaken under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
3. 3.The projects are expected to generate employment of about 760 lakh man-days.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the projects will be developed under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) method, not PPP. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions an estimated 760 lakh man-days of employment generation.
Q15
Which ministry is the nodal body for India's shipbuilding and maritime development policies as mentioned in the news?
Explanation: The article explicitly mentions the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, leading the discussions. This ministry is responsible for policies related to ports, shipping, and inland waterways transport.
Q16
Consider the following statements regarding the news about India's maritime partnerships:
1. 1.Cyprus supported India's bid for EU recognition of its ship-recycling yards.
2. 2.The total value of India's shipbuilding support package announced is $23 billion.
3. 3.The Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) discussed collaboration with the proposed India Ship Technology Center (ISTC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the article states Cyprus backed India's EU recognition bid. Statement 2 is incorrect; the support package is $7.8 billion, while $23 billion is the estimated value of the vessel pipeline. Statement 3 is correct as the meeting between Sonowal and KOMERI's President explored institutional cooperation with ISTC.
Q17
Consider the following statements regarding the news:
1. 1.The petition challenging the DPDP Act was filed by an association representing the digital wings of several news organizations.
2. 2.The petitioners have argued that the Act's provisions violate the fundamental right to equality under Article 14.
3. 3.The Supreme Court has issued notice to the central government seeking its response to the constitutional challenge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the petitioner is the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA). Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the challenge is based on the impact on press freedom (linked to Article 19(1)(a)), not Article 14 (Right to Equality). Statement 3 is correct as the SC has sought the Centre's response. Hence, option C is correct.
Q18
As per the news article, the petition seeks to declare how many specific sections of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, as unconstitutional?
Explanation: The article explicitly lists nine sections: 7, 17(2), 18, 19, 27, 29, 36, 37, and 44(3) of the DPDP Act, which the DNPA has sought to be declared unconstitutional. The other numbers are plausible distractors.
Q19
Consider the following statements regarding the proposed policy framework discussed in the Supreme Court:
1. 1.It aims to address only Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and not content related to adults.
2. 2.It proposes to make intermediaries responsible for removing objectionable content and reporting its upload.
3. 3.The framework is being considered as a replacement for a statutory legislative mechanism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the article clearly states the framework aims to curb both CSAM and non-consensual explicit content involving adults. Statement 2 is correct as per the article's mention of intermediary responsibilities. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states a statutory legislative mechanism is also under consideration, not that the policy framework replaces it.
Q20
For how many weeks did the Supreme Court bench adjourn the hearing on petitions seeking a ban on streaming sexually explicit content on OTT and social media platforms?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the bench adjourned the hearing on the petitions for four weeks. This is a direct factual recall from the news content.