The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement came into force on:

The India–NZ FTA came into effect on 20 October 2026; a customs MoC was signed on 19 October.

The India–EFTA TEPA, whose first anniversary was marked in October 2026, came into force on:

TEPA was signed on 10 March 2024 and came into force on 1 October 2025.

Which of the following is NOT a member of EFTA?

EFTA has four members: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Denmark is an EU member.

The 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70) was held in:

IWC-70 was held in Hobart, Australia from 28 September to 2 October 2026.

The 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference was held in which city?

The 69th CPC was held in Cape Town, South Africa; India's delegation was led by RS Deputy Chairman Harivansh. Canada hosts the 70th in 2027.

UNEP's Emissions Gap Report 2026 was titled:

UNEP's 17th Emissions Gap Report is titled 'The Point of Return'. 'The Science of Hope' is the WWF Living Planet Report title.

According to the WWF Living Planet Report 2026, monitored wildlife populations declined on average by how much between 1970 and 2022?

The report, by WWF and ZSL, found a 73% average decline in monitored wildlife populations.

According to the WHO–UNICEF JMP report, about how many children in India had no sanitation service in schools in 2025?

Of about 244 million children worldwide without school sanitation, India accounted for about 50 million – the highest of any country.

India and Myanmar signed MoUs for Quick Impact Projects under which regional framework?

Five QIP MoUs were signed in Naypyitaw under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (launched in 2000 at Vientiane).

The first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting adopted a declaration named after which city?

The first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi adopted the Delhi Declaration condemning cross-border terrorism.

The India–Mauritius DTAA was amended by adding which anti-abuse provision?

The Centre notified amendments adding a Principal Purpose Test (PPT); the protocol was signed on 7 March 2024 in Port Louis.

What was India's GDP growth projection for FY 2026–27 in the IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook?

7.0%. The IMF projected 7% growth for India in FY 2026–27; UNCTAD projected 7.3% for 2026.

India's Index of Eight Core Industries grew by how much in September 2026?

Core sector growth was 7.9% in September 2026, up from 5.9% in August; April–September growth was 5.1%.

Which five States were named permanent members of the newly formed GST Standing Committee?

Karnataka, Maharashtra, UP, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu. The GST Standing Committee has Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu as permanent members.

Which Article of the Constitution provides for the GST Council?

The GST Council is constituted under Article 279A, inserted by the 101st Amendment Act, 2016; it is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.

In the Global Financial Centres Index 40, GIFT City was ranked:

GIFT City rose nine places to 37th in GFCI 40, from 46th in GFCI 39.

The RBI raised the minimum daily CRR maintenance requirement for banks from 90% to:

From the fortnight beginning 16 October 2026, banks must maintain at least 99% of CRR daily; the CRR rate stays at 3%.

The RBI's new Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve (FERR) requires what percentage on specified forex derivative contracts above US$2 million?

FERR of 20% must be kept interest-free, in addition to CRR, until one day after the contract ends.

Which bank became the second public sector bank to sponsor a pension fund after receiving PFRDA registration?

Bank of Baroda got the PFRDA Certificate of Registration under Section 27 of the PFRDA Act, 2013. SBI was the first (2008).

PFRDA launched 'NPS Central' on 1 October 2026. Subscribers can now log in without their:

NPS Central lets subscribers log in with mobile number, date of birth and OTP instead of the 12-digit PRAN.

Which small savings scheme offers the highest interest rate (8.2%) in Q3 FY27?

Rates were unchanged for the 14th straight quarter; Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offers the highest rate of 8.2%.

India's first social bond dedicated to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) was listed on NSE by:

NABKISAN Finance, a NABARD subsidiary, raised Rs 180 crore through the WASH social bond on 1 October 2026.

The RBI approved the amalgamation of Emirates NBD's Indian branches into which Indian bank?

The merger of Emirates NBD's Indian branches into RBL Bank is effective from 1 December 2026.

NPCI unveiled 'FiMi Banking', India's first sovereign compact AI model for retail banking, at which event?

FiMi (Finance Model for India) Banking was unveiled by NPCI at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.

The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) is chaired by the Finance Minister. Who chairs its Sub-Committee?

FSDC (set up in 2010) is chaired by the FM; its Sub-Committee is chaired by the RBI Governor. The 30th FSDC meeting was held in October 2026.

Topic

Current Affairs October 2026 - Part 2 - Topic Guide and MCQs

Part of Current Affairs > October 2026 - 25 questions, about 12.5 min, with an explanation after every answer.

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about 12.5 min

Estimated time

Mixed

Difficulty

07 Nov 2026

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Current Affairs October 2026 - Part 2 is a topic inside Current Affairs (October 2026). It runs 25 untimed MCQs - roughly 12.5 min - and the review explains every answer once you submit.

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Current Affairs October 2026 - Part 2: all 25 questions

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The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement came into force on:
1. 1 October 2026
2. 20 October 2026
3. 1 November 2026
4. 15 October 2026
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Answer: (B) 20 October 2026

Explanation: The India–NZ FTA came into effect on 20 October 2026; a customs MoC was signed on 19 October.
The India–EFTA TEPA, whose first anniversary was marked in October 2026, came into force on:
1. 10 March 2024
2. 1 October 2025
3. 1 April 2025
4. 1 January 2026
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Answer: (B) 1 October 2025

Explanation: TEPA was signed on 10 March 2024 and came into force on 1 October 2025.
Which of the following is NOT a member of EFTA?
1. Liechtenstein
2. Denmark
3. Iceland
4. Norway
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Answer: (B) Denmark

Explanation: EFTA has four members: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Denmark is an EU member.
The 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70) was held in:
1. Tokyo
2. Hobart
3. Oslo
4. Reykjavik
Show answer

Answer: (B) Hobart

Explanation: IWC-70 was held in Hobart, Australia from 28 September to 2 October 2026.
The 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference was held in which city?
1. London
2. Cape Town
3. Ottawa
4. Kuala Lumpur
Show answer

Answer: (B) Cape Town

Explanation: The 69th CPC was held in Cape Town, South Africa; India's delegation was led by RS Deputy Chairman Harivansh. Canada hosts the 70th in 2027.
UNEP's Emissions Gap Report 2026 was titled:
1. The Point of Return
2. No Time to Lose
3. Broken Record
4. The Science of Hope
Show answer

Answer: (A) The Point of Return

Explanation: UNEP's 17th Emissions Gap Report is titled 'The Point of Return'. 'The Science of Hope' is the WWF Living Planet Report title.
According to the WWF Living Planet Report 2026, monitored wildlife populations declined on average by how much between 1970 and 2022?
1. 73%
2. 60%
3. 52%
4. 69%
Show answer

Answer: (A) 73%

Explanation: The report, by WWF and ZSL, found a 73% average decline in monitored wildlife populations.
According to the WHO–UNICEF JMP report, about how many children in India had no sanitation service in schools in 2025?
1. 25 million
2. 10 million
3. 50 million
4. 100 million
Show answer

Answer: (C) 50 million

Explanation: Of about 244 million children worldwide without school sanitation, India accounted for about 50 million – the highest of any country.
India and Myanmar signed MoUs for Quick Impact Projects under which regional framework?
1. BIMSTEC
2. IORA
3. Mekong-Ganga Cooperation
4. SAARC
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Answer: (C) Mekong-Ganga Cooperation

Explanation: Five QIP MoUs were signed in Naypyitaw under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (launched in 2000 at Vientiane).
The first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting adopted a declaration named after which city?
1. Kathmandu
2. Dhaka
3. Delhi
4. Bangkok
Show answer

Answer: (C) Delhi

Explanation: The first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi adopted the Delhi Declaration condemning cross-border terrorism.
The India–Mauritius DTAA was amended by adding which anti-abuse provision?
1. General Anti-Avoidance Rule
2. Limitation of Benefits
3. Place of Effective Management
4. Principal Purpose Test
Show answer

Answer: (D) Principal Purpose Test

Explanation: The Centre notified amendments adding a Principal Purpose Test (PPT); the protocol was signed on 7 March 2024 in Port Louis.
What was India's GDP growth projection for FY 2026–27 in the IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook?
1. 7.0%
2. 7.3%
3. 6.8%
4. 6.4%
Show answer

Answer: (A) 7.0%

Explanation: The IMF projected 7% growth for India in FY 2026–27; UNCTAD projected 7.3% for 2026.
India's Index of Eight Core Industries grew by how much in September 2026?
1. 5.9%
2. 7.3%
3. 7.9%
4. 5.1%
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Answer: (C) 7.9%

Explanation: Core sector growth was 7.9% in September 2026, up from 5.9% in August; April–September growth was 5.1%.
Which five States were named permanent members of the newly formed GST Standing Committee?
1. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, AP
2. West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand
3. Karnataka, Maharashtra, UP, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu
4. Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, UP
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Answer: (C) Karnataka, Maharashtra, UP, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu

Explanation: The GST Standing Committee has Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu as permanent members.
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the GST Council?
1. Article 280
2. Article 269A
3. Article 246A
4. Article 279A
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Answer: (D) Article 279A

Explanation: The GST Council is constituted under Article 279A, inserted by the 101st Amendment Act, 2016; it is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
In the Global Financial Centres Index 40, GIFT City was ranked:
1. 52nd
2. 46th
3. 37th
4. 29th
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Answer: (C) 37th

Explanation: GIFT City rose nine places to 37th in GFCI 40, from 46th in GFCI 39.
The RBI raised the minimum daily CRR maintenance requirement for banks from 90% to:
1. 100%
2. 97%
3. 95%
4. 99%
Show answer

Answer: (D) 99%

Explanation: From the fortnight beginning 16 October 2026, banks must maintain at least 99% of CRR daily; the CRR rate stays at 3%.
The RBI's new Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve (FERR) requires what percentage on specified forex derivative contracts above US$2 million?
1. 25%
2. 10%
3. 15%
4. 20%
Show answer

Answer: (D) 20%

Explanation: FERR of 20% must be kept interest-free, in addition to CRR, until one day after the contract ends.
Which bank became the second public sector bank to sponsor a pension fund after receiving PFRDA registration?
1. Bank of Baroda
2. Canara Bank
3. Union Bank of India
4. Punjab National Bank
Show answer

Answer: (A) Bank of Baroda

Explanation: Bank of Baroda got the PFRDA Certificate of Registration under Section 27 of the PFRDA Act, 2013. SBI was the first (2008).
PFRDA launched 'NPS Central' on 1 October 2026. Subscribers can now log in without their:
1. 12-digit PRAN
2. PAN
3. Bank account number
4. Aadhaar
Show answer

Answer: (A) 12-digit PRAN

Explanation: NPS Central lets subscribers log in with mobile number, date of birth and OTP instead of the 12-digit PRAN.
Which small savings scheme offers the highest interest rate (8.2%) in Q3 FY27?
1. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
2. Senior Citizens Savings Scheme
3. PPF
4. Kisan Vikas Patra
Show answer

Answer: (A) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

Explanation: Rates were unchanged for the 14th straight quarter; Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offers the highest rate of 8.2%.
India's first social bond dedicated to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) was listed on NSE by:
1. IREDA
2. HUDCO
3. SIDBI
4. NABKISAN Finance
Show answer

Answer: (D) NABKISAN Finance

Explanation: NABKISAN Finance, a NABARD subsidiary, raised Rs 180 crore through the WASH social bond on 1 October 2026.
The RBI approved the amalgamation of Emirates NBD's Indian branches into which Indian bank?
1. IDFC First Bank
2. RBL Bank
3. Federal Bank
4. Yes Bank
Show answer

Answer: (B) RBL Bank

Explanation: The merger of Emirates NBD's Indian branches into RBL Bank is effective from 1 December 2026.
NPCI unveiled 'FiMi Banking', India's first sovereign compact AI model for retail banking, at which event?
1. Kautilya Economic Conclave 2026
2. India AI Impact Summit
3. India Mobile Congress 2026
4. Global Fintech Fest 2026
Show answer

Answer: (D) Global Fintech Fest 2026

Explanation: FiMi (Finance Model for India) Banking was unveiled by NPCI at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) is chaired by the Finance Minister. Who chairs its Sub-Committee?
1. RBI Governor
2. SEBI Chairman
3. Finance Secretary
4. Chief Economic Adviser
Show answer

Answer: (A) RBI Governor

Explanation: FSDC (set up in 2010) is chaired by the FM; its Sub-Committee is chaired by the RBI Governor. The 30th FSDC meeting was held in October 2026.

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