Q1. ISRO's GSLV-F18 successfully launched which navigation satellite from Sriharikota on 30 October 2026, restoring NavIC to minimum operational configuration?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) NVS-03
- NVS-03, the third next-generation navigation satellite, was launched by GSLV-F18 on 30 October 2026.
- It carries an indigenous atomic clock and restored NavIC to four operational satellites.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (18 Jun 2025)
Which mission, launched by ISRO in January 2025, carried the NVS-02 navigation satellite? Ans: GSLV-F15
Source: The Hindu
Q2. Manisha Bhanwala became the first Indian woman to win gold at the World Wrestling Championships 2026 in Astana, in which weight category?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) 59 kg
- Manisha Bhanwala won the 59kg gold at the World Wrestling Championships 2026 in Astana, beating USA's Abigail Elizabeth Nette 8-6.
- She became the second Indian after Sushil Kumar, who won in 2010 in Moscow, to be a World champion.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC Selection Post (31 Jul 2025)
Who became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion in history by defeating Ding Liren in 2024? Ans: D. Gukesh
Source: The Hindu
Q3. Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Vaalia was appointed as the Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force with effect from which date?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) 1 November 2026
- Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Vaalia became Vice Chief of Air Staff from 1 November 2026.
- He was earlier Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (11 Aug 2025)
In May 2025, who took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff? Ans: Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
Source: PIB
Q4. In October 2026, which French fighter jet carried out its maiden landing and take-off on India's aircraft carrier INS Vikrant?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Rafale Marine
- Rafale Marine fighter jet made its first landing and take-off on INS Vikrant in October 2026.
- India ordered 26 Rafale Marine jets from Dassault Aviation in April 2025 for Rs 63,000 crore.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (1 Sep 2025)
Which country signed a contract with India in April 2025 to supply 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets? Ans: France
Source: Hindustan Times
Q5. The Cabinet Committee on Security approved a project worth over Rs 40,000 crore in October 2026 to build how many Next Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Eight
- The CCS approved construction of eight Next Generation Corvettes worth over Rs 40,000 crore.
- They will be built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers and Goa Shipyard Limited.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (2 Sep 2025)
In May 2025, which Indian company emerged as the lowest bidder for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Corvettes (NGC) project, valued at over ₹25,000 crore? Ans: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Source: The Indian Express
Q6. INS Tarkash arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius on 30 October 2026, ahead of Mauritius's 192nd anniversary of which historic event?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Arrival of indentured labourers from India
- INS Tarkash took part in Mauritius's 192nd Aapravasi Diwas, marking the 2 November 1834 arrival of indentured Indian labourers at Aapravasi Ghat, Port Louis.
- The visit reflects growing India-Mauritius maritime partnership under the SAGAR vision.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (13 Jun 2025)
Which country did PM Narendra Modi visit in March 2025 to attend its 57th National Day celebrations? Ans: Mauritius
Source: PIB
Q7. President Droupadi Murmu attended the Hirak Jayanti celebrations marking 60 years of which state's formation, on 1 November 2026 at Kurukshetra?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Haryana
- President Droupadi Murmu attended Haryana's Hirak Jayanti marking 60 years of statehood on 1 November 2026 at Kurukshetra.
- She also attended the centenary celebration of Swami Shraddhanand's sacrifice at Gurukul Kurukshetra.
- On 31 October she attended the Simhastha Maha Kumbh flag hoisting in Nashik, Maharashtra.
Source: PIB
Q8. Who has been appointed Chairman of the High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat, announced in the Union Budget 2026-27?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Suresh N. Patel
- Suresh N. Patel, former Central Vigilance Commissioner, will chair the High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat.
- It was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget 2026-27 speech.
- The committee has a six-month tenure to recommend banking sector reforms for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Source: PIB
Q9. The Department of Posts released a special commemorative stamp sheet in October 2026 to create awareness about which health issue?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Breast cancer
- The Department of Posts released two commemorative stamps on breast cancer awareness at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.
- The release was done by Director General of Postal Services Manisha Sinha with Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava.
- India records about two lakh new breast cancer cases every year.
Source: PIB
Q10. The SAFF Championship 2026, where defending champions India began their campaign against Pakistan, is being hosted in which city from 5 to 17 November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Dhaka
- The SAFF Championship 2026 is being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 5 to 17 November 2026.
- India are defending champions, having won the 2023 edition in Bengaluru, and are chasing a record-extending 10th title.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (12 Aug 2025)
What was the name of stadium where India beat Bangladesh in South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship 2025? Ans: Yupia Outdoor Stadium, Arunachal Pradesh
Source: The Indian Express
Q11. Which two prominent sports personalities were nominated as directors on the board of the 2030 Commonwealth Games Organising Company, hosted by Ahmedabad?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Saina Nehwal and Rahul Dravid
- Saina Nehwal and Rahul Dravid were nominated as directors on the 2030 Commonwealth Games Organising Company board.
- The 2030 Games, the centenary edition, will be held in Ahmedabad.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (15 Jun 2026)
Which of the following was officially named the Host City for the 2030 Centenary edition, following approval at the 2025 Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow (UK)? Ans: Ahmedabad
Source: The Indian Express
Q12. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off India's new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on 1 November 2026 connecting Mumbai with which city?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Bengaluru
- The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between SMVT Bengaluru and CSMT Mumbai was flagged off on 1 November 2026.
- Operated by South Western Railway, the 16-coach train covers the distance in about 16 hours, becoming the fastest train on the route.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CHSL Tier-1 (30 Nov 2025)
As of June 2025, which of the following city has surpassed Mumbai to become the India's leopard capital? Ans: Bengaluru
Source: The Indian Express
Q13. NPCI International Payments Limited enabled UPI for online bookings at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore, and which other iconic tourist attraction in the UAE?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) At the Top, Burj Khalifa
- UPI payments were enabled for online bookings at 'At the Top, Burj Khalifa' in the UAE, in partnership with NEOPAY and Emaar Entertainment.
- It became the first UAE tourist attraction to adopt UPI for e-commerce.
- The announcements were made on 29 July 2026 (UAE) and 9 September 2026 (Singapore).
Source: PIB
Q14. Which regulatory body proposed draft guidelines in October 2026 for board-approved AI policies and mandatory reporting of serious AI incidents by telecom companies?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
- TRAI proposed draft 'Guidelines on Responsible Use of AI in Telecommunication Networks' on 30 October 2026.
- It requires telcos to classify AI systems by risk and report critical/high-severity incidents.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC Delhi Police Constable (Exe) (19 Dec 2025)
Who chaired the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in 2024? Ans: Anil Kumar Lahoti
Source: The Hindu
Q15. The male cheetah cub shot dead in October 2026, the first such killing since Project Cheetah began, belonged to which national park?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Kuno National Park
- A 19-month-old cheetah cub, KNG22, was shot in Kuno National Park's Sheopur forest division and died on 27 October 2026.
- It was the first cheetah killing since Project Cheetah's launch in September 2022.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB Group D (14 Aug 2026)
Which National Park was in the news in 2026 after nine cheetahs from Botswana were released into quarantine enclosures under Project Cheetah? Ans: Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Source: The Hindu