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Current Affairs Quiz – 14 October 2026: 10 MCQs with Answers

Practice 10 verified current affairs MCQs from official 14 October 2026 releases for UPSC, SSC, RRB, banking and state PSC preparation.

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Question 1.

Who was approved as the Strategic Buyer for IDBI Bank Ltd.?

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Correct answer: B. 10955230 Canada Inc. (Fairfax Financial Holdings)

Explanation

M/s 10955230 Canada Inc., whose parent entity is Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., was approved as the Strategic Buyer for IDBI Bank Ltd.

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Question 2.

What is the total outlay approved for continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme from 2026-27 to 2030-31?

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Correct answer: C. ₹53,428 crore

Explanation

The Union Cabinet approved continuation of NSAP for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a total outlay of ₹53,428 crore.

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Question 3.

For how many days was the Productivity Linked Bonus approved for eligible Railway employees?

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Correct answer: A. 78 days

Explanation

The Union Cabinet approved a Productivity Linked Bonus equivalent to 78 days of wages for eligible Railway employees.

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Question 4.

What was the year-on-year WPI inflation rate in September 2026?

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Correct answer: D. 11.39%

Explanation

India’s Wholesale Price Index inflation for September 2026 was 11.39 per cent on a year-on-year basis, up from 9.92 per cent in August 2026.

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Question 5.

How many plug-and-play industrial parks are planned under BHAVYA?

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Correct answer: B. 100

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Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) is a ₹33,660 crore initiative to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India.

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Question 6.

Which company signed the agreement with TDB for ₹151 crore RDI support to develop YETI?

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Correct answer: C. ideaForge Technology Limited

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The Technology Development Board signed the agreement with ideaForge Technology Limited for ₹151 crore of support under the Research Development and Innovation Fund.

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Question 7.

What does MSCARO, 2026 establish for Multi-State Cooperative Societies?

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Correct answer: A. A uniform, structured and risk-based statutory audit reporting framework

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MSCARO, 2026 establishes a uniform, structured and risk-based statutory audit reporting framework for Multi-State Cooperative Societies.

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Question 8.

Who chairs the committee constituted to examine issues relating to sugarcane farmers and the sugar sector?

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Correct answer: D. Prof. Ramesh Chand

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The Government constituted the committee under the chairmanship of Prof. Ramesh Chand, former Member of NITI Aayog.

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Question 9.

What was the theme of World Standards Day 2026?

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Correct answer: B. Shared Vision for a Better World: SDG 7 (Clean & Affordable Energy)

Explanation

World Standards Day 2026 was observed with the theme Shared Vision for a Better World: SDG 7 (Clean & Affordable Energy), highlighting the role of standards in clean energy transformation.

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Question 10.

How many Ambassadors and senior embassy officials from how many countries participated in the inaugural MEA–CSIR Tech Familiarization Programme?

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Correct answer: C. 33 officials from 29 countries

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The inaugural programme brought together 33 Ambassadors and senior embassy officials representing 29 countries to explore CSIR’s scientific capabilities and technologies.

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