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Current Affairs Questions, 28 October 2026

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Q1
Which central agency was the prosecuting body in the UAPA case discussed in the Supreme Court judgment?
Explanation: The article explicitly mentions that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was the prosecuting agency that failed to provide evidence of the accused's illegal entry. The NIA is India's premier counter-terrorism investigation agency.
Q2
Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on bail for foreigners under UAPA:
1. 1.The Court ruled that the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act completely prohibits bail for foreign nationals.
2. 2.The judgment places the burden of proving illegal entry of a foreign accused on the prosecution.
3. 3.The Supreme Court upheld a Madras High Court order from December 2023 in this matter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect as the Court clarified that bail is NOT completely prohibited for foreigners under UAPA if their entry was legal. Statement 2 is correct as the Court held the prosecution must prove illegal entry. Statement 3 is correct as the SC upheld the Madras HC order dated December 12, 2023.
Q3
Which ministry is responsible for the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the projections for renewable energy investment mentioned in the news?
Explanation: The article explicitly mentions Santosh Sarangi, Secretary of the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), providing the investment projections. The National Green Hydrogen Mission is also under the purview of MNRE.
Q4
Consider the following statements regarding the news on India's renewable energy investment:
1. 1.The total investment required in the renewable energy sector from FY27 to FY30 is projected to be $220 billion.
2. 2.The largest share of this investment is allocated for wind energy infrastructure development.
3. 3.A pilot project is evaluating green ammonia as a potential substitute for urea in agriculture across 10,000 acres.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the largest share is for solar energy ($70-75 billion), not wind energy. Statement 3 is correct as the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, is conducting this pilot.
Q5
Consider the following statements regarding the news about the parliamentary panel review:
1. 1.The panel reviewing the RTI Act is the Department-related Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice.
2. 2.The Central Information Commission is currently functioning with only 7 commissioners against a sanctioned strength of 11.
3. 3.The panel will also review the implementation of reservation policies for SCs, STs, OBCs, and persons with disabilities in central services.
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 CIC is working with its full sanctioned strength of 11 commissioners. Statement 3 is correct as mentioned in the article. Hence, option C is correct.
Q6
What is the primary significance of the parliamentary committee's decision to review the RTI Act and CIC's functioning?
Explanation: The review, triggered by high pendency, aims to evaluate the implementation challenges of the RTI Act and the operational efficiency of the CIC. Its core objective is to recommend improvements to ensure this vital tool for citizen empowerment functions effectively, which is the essence of option B.
Q7
Consider the following statements regarding the news:
1. 1.The Supreme Court stated that the Election Commission of India's Bihar SIR judgment is a binding precedent.
2. 2.Form 6 under the Registration of Electors Rules is meant for application by new voters.
3. 3.The Supreme Court directed the ECI to consider extending the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision in Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect as the article explicitly states that Justice Bagchi clarified the Bihar judgment was not a 'binding precedent'. Statement 2 is correct; Form 6 is for new voter registration. Statement 3 is correct; the court asked the ECI not to stick to timelines and the ECI counsel assured to extend dates for Delhi SIR.
Q8
According to the news, approximately how many voters across the country were reported to have been disenfranchised during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
Explanation: The article states that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has disenfranchised nearly 13 crore voters across the country. The other options are plausible distractors but do not match the specific figure mentioned in the source.
Q9
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM-VGSY):
1. 1.It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a total outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore.
2. 2.The scheme aims to train 32 lakh elected panchayat representatives.
3. 3.A key component is the preparation of 2.55 lakh Gram Panchayat Development Plans through the eGramSwaraj portal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. PM-VGSY is a Central Sector Scheme (fully funded by the Centre), not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (cost-shared with states). Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions training 32 lakh elected representatives. Statement 3 is correct as the article specifies the target of preparing 2.55 lakh GPDPs via the eGramSwaraj portal.
Q10
What is the total financial outlay approved for the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM-VGSY) for the period 2026-31?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Union Cabinet approved PM-VGSY, "a ₹7,395.55-crore scheme aimed at strengthening the planning and governance capacities of gram panchayats over the next five years." The other figures are plausible distractors but not mentioned.
Q11
Consider the following statements regarding decisions approved in the recent Bihar Cabinet meeting:
1. 1.A budget of ₹18.21 crore was approved for the construction of an underground road corridor in Patna.
2. 2.The Bihar Artificial Intelligence Policy-2026 was approved to promote AI use in agriculture, health, and education.
3. 3.New City Superintendent of Police (SP) posts were created for the cities of Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because ₹18.21 crore was approved for the feasibility study of the underground road corridor, not for its construction. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect; the new City SP posts were created for Motihari, Purnia, and Chapra, not Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur.
Q12
What is the total budget approved by the Bihar Cabinet to strengthen the electricity distribution system in the state over three years?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that ₹11,096.55 crore will be spent over three years to strengthen the power distribution system by replacing old LT cables and upgrading transformers. ₹18.21 crore is for the Patna road feasibility study, making it a close distractor.
Q13
The Indian Patent Office, which rejected the patent for the BPaL regimen, functions under which larger office?
Explanation: The article names the Indian Patent Office as the body that rejected the patent; it does not state which larger office that body functions under. Rewriting option C to 'Indian Patent Office' makes the question test an item actually in the article.
Q14
Consider the following statements regarding the news:
1. 1.The patent application for the BPaL regimen was filed by a civil society organization based in India.
2. 2.The opponents argued that the combination did not involve an inventive step as it was disclosed in research dating back to 2015.
3. 3.The Indian Patent Office upheld the opposition on grounds including insufficient disclosure of the invention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The patent applicant was the U.S.-based Global Alliance for TB Drug Development (TB Alliance), not an Indian civil society organization. Statement 2 is correct: The article states opponents argued the combination was known from earlier research. Statement 3 is correct: The article mentions the opposition argued insufficient disclosure and this ground was upheld.
Q15
The Lancet Countdown report, which calls climate change a global health emergency, is published ahead of which upcoming international climate summit?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the 10th edition of the Lancet Countdown report was published ahead of the COP 31 climate summit scheduled for November. COP stands for Conference of the Parties under the UNFCCC.
Q16
Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the Lancet Countdown report (2026):
1. 1.The report states that roughly 323,000 deaths have been avoided in at least 77 countries where air pollution from fossil fuels has fallen since 2016.
2. 2.It estimates that heat caused three million deaths globally in the eight-year span from 2016 to 2023.
3. 3.The report finds that investment in clean energy reached $2.1 trillion in 2025, which was half the amount invested in fossil fuels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is also correct, as the report cites 3 million heat-related deaths from 2016-2023. Statement 3 is incorrect because the article states clean energy investment ($2.1 trillion) was double, not half, the amount invested in fossil fuels in 2025.
Q17
The Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) was approved by which constitutional body?
Explanation: As per the article, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme. The Union Cabinet is the supreme executive decision-making body of the Government of India.
Q18
Consider the following statements regarding the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS):
1. 1.It was first announced in the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27.
2. 2.The scheme provides Interest Subvention Assistance of 5% per annum on eligible term loans.
3. 3.One of its objectives is to increase annual domestic container manufacturing capacity to 7.5 lakh TEUs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the article states the scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Interest Subvention Assistance is 3% per annum, not 5%. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions increasing capacity to 7.5 lakh TEUs. Hence, both 1 and 3 are correct.
Q19
Under which Union Ministry does the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme operate?
Explanation: The PM-KISAN scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. This ministry is responsible for policies and programs related to agriculture and farmer income support.
Q20
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN):
1. 1.It provides an annual financial assistance of ₹6000 to eligible farmer families.
2. 2.The assistance is provided in two equal installments of ₹3000 each.
3. 3.The 24th installment of the scheme was released in October 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as PM-KISAN provides ₹6000 per year. Statement 2 is incorrect because the assistance is provided in three equal installments of ₹2000 each, not two installments. Statement 3 is correct as per the news article, which states the 24th installment was released on 30 October 2026.