Welcome to your QUIZ on National & International, State Current Affairs and Miscellaneous – October 1st 2026
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the Monsoon dynamics and associated phenomena:
- The northeast monsoon occurs from October to December and brings rainfall primarily to parts of northern India.
- During an El Niño event, the trade winds weaken or reverse direction, often leading to a weaker Indian monsoon and droughts.
- La Niña involves the abnormal cooling of the eastern Pacific and generally brings severely cold winters in North India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2.
With reference to 'Sengol' (or Chenkol), consider the following statements:
- It is a traditional Tamil royal sceptre symbolizing righteous governance and was historically associated with the Cholas and Madurai Nayakas.
- According to historical records in Jawaharlal Nehru’s and C. Rajagopalachari’s papers, it was formally and officially documented as the symbol of the transfer of power in 1947.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3.
Regarding the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Finance.
- It is based on the principle of zero-rating of exports, ensuring that embedded taxes on exported apparel and made-ups are refunded.
- The scheme aims to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s capital-intensive heavy industries.
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4.
The Second Edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines. Which of the following Indian Naval Ships participated in this exercise?
5.
Consider the following statements regarding the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) in India:
- The MSP is announced by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) at the start of each sowing season.
- The Centre announces the MSP for 22 mandated crops, which includes 14 kharif crops and 6 rabi crops.
- The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is recommended specifically for sugarcane to assure margins to farmers irrespective of sugar mills’ profit.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
6.
With reference to the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, consider the following statements:
- According to the 2018 amendment, a preliminary enquiry is mandatory before registering an FIR under the Act.
- A recent High Court observation stated that casteist abuses on social media cannot attract provisions of this Act as “public view” is strictly confined to physical venues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements:
- ’Beamline for Schools’ is a competition organized by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) for high-school students.
- Pions are subatomic particles that always carry a positive charge.
- CERN is located on the Franco-Swiss border and manages the world’s largest particle accelerator, the LHC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
8.
If the yield on government bonds increases significantly, which of the following is the most likely impact on the economy based on the given context?
- The price of the bonds in the market will decrease due to inverse relationship.
- The borrowing costs for the government will decrease.
- It may put pressure on equity markets as bonds become relatively more attractive to investors.
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