Current Affairs

1. Q1· Schemes

   From where did the Prime Minister release the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN on 30 October 2026?

   A.Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh B.Bhagalpur, Bihar C.Guwahati, Assam D.Bhildi, Banaskantha (Gujarat)
2. Q2· Schemes

   How much does an eligible farmer family receive in a year under PM-KISAN?

   A.₹2,000 B.₹6,000 C.₹4,000 D.₹12,000
3. Q3· Awards

   Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar of flydubai has been given which UAE honour?

   A.Order of Zayed B.Order of the Union C.First Class Order of Zayed II D.Medal of Independence
4. Q4· Energy

   Where was the 29th Energy Technology Meet (ETM 2026) held?

   A.Goa B.Mumbai C.Hyderabad D.New Delhi
5. Q5· International

   India will host the first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum in November 2026 in which city?

   A.Kolkata B.Mumbai C.Varanasi D.New Delhi
6. Q6· Defence

   Where is the 11th edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti, the India–Indonesia special forces exercise, being held?

   A.Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh B.Banyuwangi, East Java C.Jakarta D.Port Blair
7. Q7· Sports

   Which state is hosting the 9th Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in 2026?

   A.Punjab B.Odisha C.Jharkhand D.Tamil Nadu
8. Q8· Important Days

   In India, World Thrift Day is observed on 30 October instead of 31 October. Why?

   A.It is the RBI's foundation day B.The UN changed the date for India C.31 October is a bank holiday D.31 October is Indira Gandhi's death anniversary
9. Q9· Personalities

   Born on 30 October 1909, who is known as the father of India's nuclear programme?

   A.Homi J. Bhabha B.Vikram Sarabhai C.A. P. J. Abdul Kalam D.Raja Ramanna
10. Q10· Important Days

    Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), observed on 31 October, marks the birth anniversary of:

    A.Lal Bahadur Shastri B.Subhas Chandra Bose C.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D.Dr B. R. Ambedkar

Sources: Free Press Journal: PM-KISAN 24th instalment, Gulf News: Order of Zayed II, PSU Connect: ETM 2026, Republic: SCO Civilisational Dialogue, Adda247: Garuda Shakti 2026, News On AIR: Asian Champions Trophy