Current Affairs Practice — October 2026 (Set 3)

Q1. The 'Delhi Declaration' adopted at the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in October 2026 primarily focuses on: Samarthya CA Practice 14 Oct 2026

Question 1 optionsAA common maritime trade tariff frameworkBCountering terrorism, radicalisation, and misuse of emerging technologiesCEstablishing a regional disaster relief fundDCross-border visa-free travel among member states
Q2. Under the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) equity structure established under the PM-SETU scheme for ITI upgradation, what is the equity stake held by the private industry partner? Samarthya CA Practice 14 Oct 2026

Question 2 optionsA24.5%B49.0%C51.0%D74.0%
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the recently approved Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana (formerly NSAP):
1. The Union Cabinet approved its continuation for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with an outlay of ₹53,428 crore.
2. The benchmark disability threshold under the Divyangjan pension scheme has been lowered from 80% to 40%.
3. The minimum age criterion for disability pension has been fixed at 18 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 15 Oct 2026

Question 3 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q4. With reference to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data for September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. Headline WPI inflation rose to 11.39% driven by gains in food, fuel, and manufactured goods.
2. Crude petroleum and natural gas inflation reached 57.32% in September 2026.
3. The base year for the new WPI series is 2011-12.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 15 Oct 2026

Question 4 optionsA1 onlyB1 and 2 onlyC2 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding India's first Ecosystem Red List assessment project launched by Kerala:
1. It uses IUCN criteria to evaluate ecosystem threat levels and structural collapse risks.
2. Tropical riparian evergreen forests in the southern Western Ghats were found to have suffered an 83% loss over the past century.
3. The initiative is executed under the statutory provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 by CPCB.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 15 Oct 2026

Question 5 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court directive on railway travel insurance:
1. The Supreme Court mandated travel insurance on offline railway tickets sold across station counters starting October 27, 2026.
2. Prior to this directive, travel insurance was provided across counters while online buyers had no access to insurance.
3. Non-compliance with the directive places direct legal liability on the Railway Board.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 15 Oct 2026

Question 6 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB1 and 3 onlyC2 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q7. Which of the following statements best describes the primary objective of the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA) approved by the Union Cabinet? Samarthya CA Practice 15 Oct 2026

Question 7 optionsAIt is a regulatory body to fix daily freight tariffs across national highways.BIt is an apex institution for research, planning, project appraisal, and formulating a National Transport Master Plan.CIt is a financial institution created to fund rural connectivity projects under PMGSY.DIt is a dedicated security force for anti-poaching operations in coastal maritime zones.
Q8. Who heads the four-member panel constituted by the Union Food Ministry in October 2026 to examine sugarcane prices and sugar mill viability? Samarthya CA Practice 15 Oct 2026

Question 8 optionsAShivraj Singh ChouhanBRamesh ChandCPralhad JoshiDSarbananda Sonowal
Q9. With reference to the IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook projections, consider the following statements:
1. India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 was raised to 7.0%.
2. India's Q1 FY27 real GDP growth stood at 7.8%.
3. India's global nominal GDP ranking temporarily shifted to fourth place due to rupee appreciation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 15 Oct 2026

Question 9 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q10. With reference to the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) recently approved for continuation till 2030-31, consider the following statements:
1. The overarching scheme has been renamed as Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana.
2. The benchmark disability threshold for receiving disability pension was reduced from 80% to 40%.
3. The minimum age eligibility for disability pension is now set at 18 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 16 Oct 2026

Question 10 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q11. The Ministry of Law and Justice has partnered with National Law Universities (NLUs) to address criminal case pendency. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. A total of 100 hotspot judicial districts account for over 50% of total pendency in India's district courts.
2. Total pending cases across all courts in India currently exceed 5.8 crore.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 16 Oct 2026

Question 11 optionsA1 onlyB2 onlyCBoth 1 and 2DNeither 1 nor 2
Q12. What is the primary mandate of the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA) approved by the Union Cabinet? Samarthya CA Practice 16 Oct 2026

Question 12 optionsAOperating public transport buses across inter-state corridorsBServing as an apex institution for research, project appraisal, and preparing a Long-Term National Transport Master PlanCManaging airport security and customs clearance for international freightDRegulating fuel tariffs for commercial haulage trucks
Q13. India recently approved accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA). SIOFA primarily applies to which category of marine resources? Samarthya CA Practice 16 Oct 2026

Question 13 optionsAHighly migratory tuna stocks in coastal EEZsBNon-migratory fish stocks in international waters of the Southern Indian OceanCInland freshwater fisheries along river basinsDCoral reef species located strictly within Territorial Waters
Q14. Consider the following statements regarding the India-Russia temporary employment agreement:
1. Russia has ratified the bilateral agreement to facilitate temporary employment of citizens in each other's territories.
2. The agreement was accompanied by a concurrent pact on cooperation to combat irregular migration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Samarthya CA Practice 16 Oct 2026

Question 14 optionsA1 onlyB2 onlyCBoth 1 and 2DNeither 1 nor 2
Q15. According to recent projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in which year is India projected to overtake Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy? Samarthya CA Practice 16 Oct 2026

Question 15 optionsA2025B2026C2027D2030

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