Current Affairs Practice — October 2026 (Set 2)

Q1. With reference to urban mass rapid transit systems in India, consider the following statements:
1. Urban metro rail projects are implemented based on joint equity and funding frameworks between Union and State governments.
2. Metro Rail transit construction can incorporate balanced cantilever engineering methods for elevated spans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 12 Oct 2026

Question 1 optionsA1 onlyB2 onlyCBoth 1 and 2DNeither 1 nor 2
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the legal profession and criminal law in India:
1. Advocates are regulated under the statutory provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961.
2. Article 39A of the Constitution directs the State to ensure equal justice and free legal aid.
3. Under criminal procedural law, a non-bailable offence requires the accused to apply for bail before a competent court.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 12 Oct 2026

Question 2 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding international human rights jurist Navi Pillay and international tribunals:
1. Navi Pillay co-authored a landmark 1998 war crimes tribunal judgment recognizing sexual violence as an act of genocide.
2. The International Criminal Court was established under the Rome Statute.
3. The Nobel Peace Prize is presented annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 12 Oct 2026

Question 3 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q4. With reference to the El Niño phenomenon and Indian agriculture, consider the following statements:
1. El Niño involves anomalous warming of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. El Niño conditions are universally associated with above-normal monsoon rainfall across South Asia.
3. Advisory-driven crop planning during anticipated drought years helps minimize agricultural losses.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 12 Oct 2026

Question 4 optionsA1 and 3 onlyB1 and 2 onlyC2 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q5. With reference to the constitutional balance between environmental rights and religious practices in India, consider the following statements:
1. The right to a clean environment and public health is recognized as an integral part of Article 21.
2. Article 25 guarantees absolute freedom to practice religious rituals without any statutory or public health restrictions.
3. CSIR-NEERI is the primary institution responsible for developing certified green crackers in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 13 Oct 2026

Question 5 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB1 and 3 onlyC2 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q6. Which of the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is/are correct?
1. It is a statutory body established under the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
2. The Union Finance Minister serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the GST Council.
3. Every decision of the Council is taken by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of members present and voting.
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Question 6 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding fundamental rights and legal provisions on assembly in India:
1. Article 19(1)(b) grants citizens the fundamental right to assemble with or without arms.
2. Preventive detention powers under criminal procedural laws allow police to detain individuals to prevent cognizable offenses.
3. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 13 Oct 2026

Question 7 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q8. With reference to the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) in India, consider the following statements:
1. It is constituted under Section 46 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
2. It is placed in the Public Account of India under reserved funds not bearing interest.
3. Primary disaster relief at the state level is drawn immediately from NDRF before tapping the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 13 Oct 2026

Question 8 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q9. Consider the following geographical pairs:
1. Strait of Hormuz — Connects Persian Gulf to Gulf of Oman
2. Bab-el-Mandeb — Connects Red Sea to Gulf of Aden
3. Strait of Malacca — Connects Black Sea to Sea of Marmara
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? Samarthya CA Practice 13 Oct 2026

Question 9 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q10. With reference to Article 348 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. All proceedings in the Supreme Court and every High Court shall be conducted in English until Parliament provides otherwise.
2. The Governor of a State can authorize the use of Hindi in the High Court of that State without presidential consent.
3. The authoritative text of all Bills introduced in Parliament must be in English.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 13 Oct 2026

Question 10 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB1 and 3 onlyC2 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q11. During an El Niño phenomenon, which of the following atmospheric and oceanic conditions are generally observed?
1. Unusual warming of central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean surface waters.
2. Strengthening of trade winds along the equatorial Pacific.
3. Suppression of the Indian southwest monsoon rainfall.
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Question 11 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB1 and 3 onlyC2 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q12. Which of the following indirect taxes were subsumed into the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
1. Central Excise Duty
2. Service Tax
3. State Value Added Tax (VAT)
4. Basic Customs Duty
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Question 12 optionsA1, 2 and 3 onlyB1, 3 and 4 onlyC2 and 4 onlyD1, 2, 3 and 4
Q13. With reference to retail inflation in September 2026 in India, consider the following statements:
1. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose to 5.54%, reaching a 23-month high.
2. Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) inflation surged to 7.74% during the same month.
3. Headline inflation remained within the RBI's 4% midpoint target for the fourth consecutive month.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 14 Oct 2026

Question 13 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q14. According to the IMF's World Economic Outlook released in October 2026, what is the upgraded GDP growth forecast for India for FY27? Samarthya CA Practice 14 Oct 2026

Question 14 optionsA6.4%B6.7%C7.0%D7.8%
Q15. Consider the following statements regarding the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA):
1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 October 2026 as an apex institution for transport planning.
2. It is tasked with preparing a comprehensive National Transport Master Plan.
3. It works independently and replaces the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 14 Oct 2026

Question 15 optionsA1 onlyB1 and 2 onlyC2 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3

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