Practise 57 current affairs questions from 2 November 2026 with answers and explanations for banking, SSC and railway exams on QZeX.
Q1) In Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit's November 2026 VAYU vision, what does Y represent?
Explanation:Y means Yukti, covering ingenuity and innovation in doctrine, technology and procedures, including AI-enabled command and control and counter-drone capabilities. The 29th IAF Chief's other pillars are Vigilance, Victory and Readiness; Aatmanirbharta; and Unity of Effort. On 1 November Dixit paid homage at the National War Memorial and received a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
Q2) Which city hosts the 63rd ABU General Assembly and Associated Meetings from 30 October to 3 November 2026?
Explanation:Colombo, Sri Lanka, hosts the event at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, with MTV Sri Lanka as host broadcaster. Its theme is Media for Peace and Humanity: Truth, Trust, and Transformation. Broadcasters and stakeholders discuss union priorities, technological change and public trust. The official logo includes Sri Lankan heritage symbols such as Sigiriya. ABU stands for Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, established in 1964 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Q3) October 2026 reports said Upstox obtained approval in which capacity, enabling planned direct bond offerings?
Explanation:Upstox obtained reported Online Bond Platform Provider (OBPP) approval. It was preparing app-based direct access to corporate bonds, government securities and sovereign gold bonds from ₹1,000. Previously bonds were offered through a September 2025 IndiaBonds partnership. The new approval enables direct offerings instead of third-party reliance; the reported launch date was not fixed.
Q4) ADB approved a $139.55 million loan on 30 October 2026 for an integrated urban-livability project in which Union Territory?
Explanation:Puducherry's project benefits over 320,000 people. It upgrades 100 km of water network and adds 80 km, builds 270 km of sewer network and rehabilitates 80 km. Plans include a 50-million-litre-per-day sewage treatment plant and 4.5 km of disability-accessible walkways. Municipal governance, finances and climate-resilient services also receive support. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is headquartered in Manila, Philippines; its President is Masato Kanda.
Q5) Former Rajya Sabha MP Ravindra Kishore Sinha, who died on 30 October 2026, founded which security-services business?
Explanation:SIS Enterprises was founded by Sinha, who died aged 75 after a brief illness at his Noida residence. Born in Bihar and educated in Patna, he began as a Hindi-newspaper journalist. His security enterprise employed many servicemen retired after the Bangladesh war. Elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2014, he also served on the BJP national executive.
Q6) A Rafale Marine aircraft made its maiden landing on which aircraft carrier on 29 October 2026?
Explanation:The aircraft landed on INS Vikrant on its first attempt, following shore-based trials at INS Hansa, Goa. Vikrant uses STOBAR: ski-jump take-off and arrested recovery, unlike Charles de Gaulle's catapult-launch system. India contracted 26 Rafales from France in April 2025, including 22 single-seat fighters and four twin-seat trainers. The carrier trials are initial operational-integration steps.
Q7) Who assumed charge as IREDA's Chairman and Managing Director on 30 October 2026?
Explanation:Jatin Kumar Nayak took charge following ACC approval conveyed by MNRE's 29 October order. IREDA is a Navratna enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Nayak was previously REC's Executive Director (Finance). He has a commerce master's from Utkal University, is a fellow cost and management accountant and a qualified company secretary. IREDA stands for Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited; its registered office is at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Q8) Who was the highest-priced purchase at the WPL 2027 auction in Kochi on 28 October 2026?
Explanation:Sophie Molineux joined UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore, the highest successful bid. The Kochi auction preceded the competition's fifth edition, listed for January 2027. Twenty-five players were sold, including seven overseas players and 14 uncapped players, as all five franchises completed their squads. BCCI stands for Board of Control for Cricket in India; its office is at the Cricket Centre, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Q9) In IN-SPACe's 2026 AI INSPIRED seed-grant selections, which company was selected for vision-based terminal navigation for precision landing?
Explanation:Agnikul Cosmos was selected for the edge-AI-enabled navigation module. The other five grant selections were Digantara, EON Space Labs, OrbitAid, Omnipresent Robot Technologies and TakeMeToSpace, covering object evaluation, debris detection, servicing, target recognition and autonomy. Foucault and AkashaVeda were separately selected for mentorship and validation assistance, distinct from the six grant selections. Agnikul began in Chennai, operating from IIT Madras’s National Center for Combustion R&D and receiving support from the IIT Madras Incubation Cell.
Q10) Which payment system first exceeded ₹1 lakh crore in average daily transaction value in October 2026?
Explanation:UPI processed an average ₹1,01,707 crore daily, crossing the threshold for the first time. NPCI data reported on 1 November put monthly value at ₹31.53 lakh crore and transaction volume at 25.47 billion. The daily average measures monetary value, whereas the billion figure counts individual transactions; these describe separate dimensions of payment activity. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is part of the retail-payments infrastructure of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), whose MD and CEO is Dilip Asbe.
Q11) Which organisations jointly organised VISV-2026, inaugurated by Sanjay Seth on 30 October 2026?
Explanation:DRDO and CENJOWS (Centre for Joint Warfare Studies) organised VISV at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Its pillars are Vision, Innovation, Synergy and Values. Defence MoS Sanjay Seth released a DRDO-products compendium in Arabic, Spanish and French. Discussions covered partner-country requirements, defence exports, co-development and co-production under the defence-capabilities and global-partnerships theme.
Q12) Under the ₹53,866.50-crore contracts signed on 2 November 2026 for eight next-generation corvettes, how are ships allocated between GRSE and Goa Shipyard?
Explanation:GRSE builds five and Goa Shipyard three. The Defence Ministry signed at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi, in Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's presence. Indian Navy indigenous designs will be built by competitively selected defence public-sector shipyards. Roles include anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, coastal defence, littoral combat and maritime surveillance.
Q13) Which conclave inaugurated by the Prime Minister in New Delhi in October 2026 used the theme Creative Minds, Catalyzing Science, Empowering Technologies?
Explanation:ESTIC ran at Bharat Mandapam from 27–29 October. Twelve ministries and departments jointly organised it under the Principal Scientific Adviser. DRDO led the Semiconductors and Next-Generation Chips session and exhibited quantum systems, exoskeletons and scramjet technology. Semiconductor exhibits included Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits and infrared focal-plane arrays developed at SSPL, Delhi. ESTIC expands to Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave; the 2026 edition covered 12 thematic areas.
Q14) World Vegan Day, observed on 1 November 2026, originated in 1994 for which organisation's 50th anniversary?
Explanation:The Vegan Society, founded in November 1944, marked its 50th anniversary with Louise Wallis's first World Vegan Day on 1 November 1994. It later expanded into World Vegan Week and Month. November 2026 therefore marks 82 years since the society's founding and 32 since the first observance. Its founding members coined the word vegan.
Q15) Notification 35/2026-Customs dated 30 October 2026 extended cotton import-duty exemption until which date?
Explanation:The exemption now lasts until 31 December 2026, two months beyond the previous 31 October deadline. The Finance Ministry's Department of Revenue issued the amendment to meet domestic textile manufacturers' raw-material requirements. The Textiles Ministry emphasised balancing those requirements with domestic cotton farmers' interests and the wider cotton–textile value chain.
Q16) What was announced as the overarching theme of the 2026 Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations for Patel's 151st birth anniversary?
Explanation:Vande Mataram was the announced theme for the 31 October programme at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. The parade placed special emphasis on security forces' achievements against Left-Wing Extremism. The wider programme included Bharat Parv, showcasing state traditions, cuisine, handicrafts and tourism, scheduled through 15 November. The occasion commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. Gujarat’s state capital is Gandhinagar.
Q17) Which Karnataka all-rounder became the youngest player purchased at a WPL auction, aged 15 years and 202 days, in October 2026?
Explanation:Uma Kashvi, also called Kandikuppa Kashvi, joined Delhi Capitals for her ₹10 lakh base price, surpassing Deeya Yadav's previous age record of 16. The right-arm spin-bowling all-rounder developed through Karnataka's age-group teams and represented India Under-19 against Sri Lanka in 2026. Delhi coach Jonathan Batty described her signing as a long-term development investment.
Q18) Who chairs the High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat constituted on 30 October 2026?
Explanation:Former CVC Suresh N. Patel chairs the six-month committee. Members are RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu, former Indian Bank MD and CEO Padmaja Chunduru, and former RBI Deputy Governor N.S. Vishwanathan; DFS Joint Secretary (Banking) is Member Secretary. Its remit includes banking laws, capital needs, AI and cyber safeguards, Priority Sector Lending and the Lead Bank Scheme. DFS is the Department of Financial Services in the Ministry of Finance, responsible for policy relating to banking, insurance and pensions.
Q19) Tamil Nadu's 1 November 2026 Formation Day programme included prizes for 179 students who had memorised and recited which complete work?
Explanation:The students were to receive prizes for the entire Thirukkural. The Tamil Development Department's Chennai Museum Hall programme also included Tamil Semmal awards for 76 scholars and honorariums for nationalising five scholars' literary works. The day commemorated the state's 1 November 1956 formation. Folk programmes and college essay and speech competitions were also planned. Tamil Nadu’s capital is Chennai; C. Joseph Vijay took oath as Chief Minister on 10 May 2026.
Q20) Kannada Rajyotsava on 1 November 2026 commemorates the 1956 unification of Kannada-speaking regions into which then-named state?
Explanation:Mysore State incorporated Kannada-speaking areas from Bombay, Madras, Hyderabad and Coorg on 1 November 1956. It was renamed Karnataka on 1 November 1973 under Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs. Rajyotsava commemorates linguistic unification. The anthem at official ceremonies is Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate, written by Kuvempu. Karnataka’s Chief Minister is D. K. Shivakumar.
Q21) Which UAE attraction first enabled UPI e-commerce bookings through NIPL's partnership with NEOPAY and Emaar Entertainment?
Explanation:At the Top, Burj Khalifa became the first UAE attraction with UPI e-commerce acceptance. The partnership was announced on 29 July 2026 and highlighted in the Finance Ministry's 30 October release. NIPL, NEOPAY and Emaar Entertainment extended familiar UPI apps to advance online ticket bookings, building on existing international merchant-payment arrangements. The UAE’s capital is Abu Dhabi, and its currency is the UAE dirham (AED).
Q22) After Jantar Mantar's October 2026 denotification as a protest venue, which alternative set was designated?
Explanation:The alternatives are Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground. Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar issued the standing order on 11 October following a Home Ministry committee's recommendations. It partially modified the 28 April 2022 standing order. Ramlila is in Central District, Burari in North District and CBD in East District; a detailed revised protest SOP was to follow separately.
Q23) Which Indian museum ranked ninth globally and first in Asia in Worth a Journey's 2026 list of the world's 100 best museums?
Explanation:Bihar Museum, Patna, was the only Indian institution in the list. Mexico City's Museo Nacional de Antropología ranked first, followed by Madrid's Museo del Prado and Denmark's Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Bihar Museum traces regional history from the Stone Age to modern times through sculpture, coins, manuscripts and folk art, and has a dedicated children's gallery. The museum's host city, Patna, is Bihar's capital and stands on the southern bank of the Ganga.
Q24) India defeated which country 54–20 in the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship men's final in October 2026?
Explanation:India beat Sri Lanka 54–20, completing eight victories without defeat. Aditya Shinde scored ten raid points from 14 raids, Bharat Hooda added eight in the second half, and Yogesh Dahiya made five successful tackles from five attempts. India inflicted four All-Outs without conceding one and had beaten Bangladesh 56–27 in the semifinal.
Q25) Which navigation satellite was launched aboard GSLV-F18 on 30 October 2026?
Explanation:NVS-03, the third next-generation navigation satellite, entered a 170.3 km × 38,080 km orbit at 23:51. It carries indigenous and procured atomic clocks and L1, L5 and S-band signals, covering India and about 1,500 km beyond. Its first orbit-raising manoeuvre finished on 31 October; eventual placement is planned at 111.75° East. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is headquartered at Bengaluru; its Chairman is Dr. V. Narayanan.
Q26) Nongmaithem Nandakumar Singh, winner of the ABU Broadcast Engineering Excellence Award 2026, belongs to which broadcasting institution?
Explanation:Prasar Bharati's Nongmaithem Nandakumar Singh won for broadcast technology and innovation. His DDPlayout software automates playout at multiple Doordarshan Kendras, while DDSlowMo provides cost-effective slow-motion replay for national sporting events. Information and Broadcasting Ministry Under Secretary Mihir Kumar Jha accepted the award on his behalf.
Q27) Telangana's October 2026 ₹4.26 crore heritage-development plan concerns the Buddhist site at which location?
Explanation:Nelakondapalli in Khammam is the proposed international-standard Buddhist heritage centre. The plan provides ₹2.50 crore for tourist infrastructure through Telangana Tourism Development Corporation and ₹1.76 crore for conserving viharas, the assembly hall and archaeological structures. An expert committee is preparing the plan, with works expected over 18 months and scientific methods intended to preserve original architectural character. Telangana, formed on 2 June 2014, has its capital at Hyderabad; its Chief Minister is A. Revanth Reddy.
Q28) SEBI's 30 October 2026 adjudication order concerning CDSL's FY2023–24 inspection imposed what penalty?
Explanation:SEBI imposed ₹1 crore on Central Depository Services (India) Limited under Section 15HB of the SEBI Act, 1992. Findings concerned pledge-rejection communication, Client Unpaid Securities Accounts, cybersecurity and disaster recovery. They included incomplete data-loss-prevention measures and delayed vulnerability patching. Some allegations, including responsibility for certain Basic Services Demat Account conversions, were not established. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has its head office in Mumbai and is chaired by Tuhin Kanta Pandey.
Q29) Which historic Delhi observatory is in India Biennale 2026's venue network for 4 December 2026–21 March 2027?
Explanation:Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, is among the venues. The programme spans 108 days across Delhi's heritage and cultural spaces, bringing together art, architecture and design. Purana Qila is the anchor venue. Other locations include the National Gallery of Modern Art, Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb, linking contemporary cultural programming with historic settings. Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is associated with the Biennale’s official programme.
Q30) India's gross GST collections for October 2026 rose 22.9% year-on-year to approximately how much?
Explanation:Gross collections were approximately ₹2.31 lakh crore. Domestic collections increased 15.8% to ₹1.59 lakh crore and import-linked collections 42.2% to ₹72,246 crore. After refunds, net collections were about ₹2.03 lakh crore, up 25.6%, while refunds increased 6.5%. Gross receipts precede refund deductions; the net measure reflects them. The GST Council is chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Q31) Who presides over the national social security boards constituted in October 2026 for unorganised, gig and platform workers?
Explanation:The Union Labour and Employment Minister presides over the boards under the Code on Social Security. Membership includes governments, aggregators, employers, civil society and worker organisations. Functions cover recommending welfare schemes, advising the Centre on referred Code matters, monitoring central schemes, reviewing state record-keeping and reviewing expenditure from the relevant funds and accounts. The Union Labour and Employment portfolio is held by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
Q32) Whom did PV Sindhu defeat in the Hylo Open women's singles final on 1 November 2026?
Explanation:Sindhu defeated Denmark's Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt 21–12, 21–14 in Saarbrücken, Germany. She became the first Indian woman to win this title. It was her second BWF tournament final in consecutive weeks and her first title since July's Japan Open, taking her 2026 title tally to two.
Q33) Lakshya Sen won the 2026 Hylo Open men's singles title by defeating which defending champion?
Explanation:Lakshya beat Indonesia's Jonatan Christie 21–17, 21–10 in Saarbrücken. This was his first BWF title of 2026 and second Hylo Open men's singles crown. The result ended his title drought for the season and made him the first Indian to win two titles at the tournament.
Q34) Who was appointed Vice Chief of the Air Staff effective 1 November 2026?
Explanation:Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, then Eastern Air Command's AOC-in-C, was appointed VCAS. Commissioned into the fighter stream on 11 June 1988, the NDA alumnus commanded a fighter squadron, TACDE and Bareilly air station. He headed Air Staff Inspection and served as Defence Attaché in Japan and South Korea. His awards include VM in 2008 and AVSM in 2018.
Q35) October 2026 reporting identified which sporting pair as nominees for the 2030 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee?
Explanation:Rahul Dravid and Saina Nehwal were reported as Sports Ministry nominees. Dravid is a former India cricket captain and coach; Nehwal won London Olympic badminton bronze. Reports described an emerging corporate-style organising structure with sporting representation, differing from the IOA-led 2010 model. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi was expected to play a leading role; nominations are distinct from final appointments.
Q36) INS Trishul called at Souda Bay on 31 October 2026 during its Mediterranean deployment. In which country is this port?
Explanation:Souda Bay is in Greece. Trishul's programme included Hellenic Navy professional discussions, cross-deck visits and interactions with India's embassy in Athens. Familiarisation visits were planned at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay and the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre. The crew would pay homage at the War Cemetery and open the ship to visitors during the call. Greece has its capital at Athens and uses the euro as its currency.
Q37) Para-athlete Neeraj Yadav, whose death was reported in October 2026, won his 2018 Asian Para Games gold in which event?
Explanation:Neeraj Yadav won javelin F55 gold at Jakarta 2018. His death at age 42 was reported in Delhi in October 2026. He also won javelin and discus at the Hangzhou edition, officially the 2022 Games but held in 2023. A subsequent doping suspension prevented him from competing at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games.
Q38) The Northern Bullet Train Corridor announced on 31 October 2026 proposes to connect Delhi with which northeastern city via Siliguri?
Explanation:Guwahati is the proposed northeastern endpoint. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Prime Minister's approval in Varanasi during the Vande Bharat Sleeper flag-off visit. Proposed stations include Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Patna. The stated Delhi–Siliguri journey target is six hours against about 20 hours currently; the corridor is proposed, not an operating service. Guwahati is in Assam, whose capital is Dispur.
Q39) Who captained India to the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi women's title in October 2026?
Explanation:Captain Nidhi Sharma led the 35–15 final win over Uganda and an unbeaten six-match campaign in Ahmedabad. Sakshi scored nine raid points, Anu six and Nidhi five in the final. Ritu and Suman added four tackle points apiece. India had defeated Sri Lanka 39–14 in the semifinal before taking the inaugural crown.
Q40) Who will become Trent Limited's chairman from 12 November 2026 following Noel N. Tata's retirement?
Explanation:Bahram Vakil was appointed by the board on 29 October, effective 12 November. Noel Tata retires as chairman and director at close of business on 11 November and becomes Chairman Emeritus the next day. He has been associated with Trent since 1997. The meeting also approved Rajiv Dube's additional directorship and Kalpana Merchant's independent directorship, subject to shareholder approval.
Q41) Which species won Chhattisgarh's 2026 public poll and was recommended by its State Wildlife Board to become its first official state butterfly?
Explanation:Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) won 3,000 of 5,813 votes in the 31 July–31 August poll. The board's 15th meeting finalised the proposal and forwarded it for government notification. The two other finalists received 1,606 and 1,207 votes respectively. Its closed wings resemble a dry leaf, while open wings show orange, black and blue. It is already Madhya Pradesh's state butterfly. Chhattisgarh's capital is Raipur, and its Chief Minister is Vishnu Deo Sai.
Q42) The Department of Posts' 30 October 2026 commemorative stamps and postcards, developed with Health Ministry inputs, addressed which disease?
Explanation:They addressed breast cancer awareness during International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and DG Postal Services Manisha Sinha released two stamps and postcards. The Posts Department developed the initiative with Health Ministry technical material. It linked early detection and screening with the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases.
Q43) Kerala Piravi on 1 November 2026 marked how many completed years since the state's formation?
Explanation:The observance marked 70 completed years since 1 November 1956. Formation united Malayalam-speaking regions associated with Travancore, Cochin and Malabar. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and other leaders extended greetings. Kerala Piravi commemorates the linguistic and cultural movement for a united Malayalam-speaking state. The state capital is Thiruvananthapuram.
Q44) Under GST amendments effective 1 November 2026, what is required for an eligible post-supply discount to be excluded from taxable value?
Explanation:The supplier issues a credit note and the recipient reverses corresponding ITC. The earlier pre-supply agreement requirement is removed. Finance Act, 2026 sections 153–155 also implement related credit-note and refund changes, including provisional inverted-duty refunds and removal of the ₹1,000 minimum threshold for refunds on goods exported with payment of tax.
Q45) The first planned international consignment of GI-tagged Seoni Jumbo Custard Apple in October 2026 was intended for which market?
Explanation:Dubai was the planned destination via Khermatakol–Nagpur and air transport through Sharjah. Women's producer groups under Madhya Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission completed farmer procurement on 30 October, with dispatch scheduled for 31 October. The district administration, APEDA and Cognify Impex supported the initiative concerning Seoni's One District One Product fruit. Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister is Dr. Mohan Yadav.
Q46) The 30 October 2026 DBN–Tamil Nadu–TANFINET agreement targets subsidy support for more than how many rural home fibre connections?
Explanation:It targets over five lakh rural home fibre connections and on-demand connectivity to 4,767 villages. DBN under the Department of Telecommunications signed with Tamil Nadu and Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation under the state-led Amended BharatNet Programme. The Union Cabinet approved that programme on 4 August 2023 to upgrade and expand rural broadband infrastructure. DBN stands for Digital Bharat Nidhi, administered by the Department of Telecommunications.
Q47) What is the eligible age group for YES BANK's newly introduced YES vibez Savings Account?
Explanation:YES vibez serves ages 18–30, with a ₹25,000 minimum average monthly balance. Advertised benefits include annual debit-card cashback up to ₹12,000 and UPI YES Rewardz up to ₹3,000. Fee waivers depend on maintaining the required balance. A credit card against a minimum ₹50,000 fixed deposit is complimentary for the first year, subject to product terms.
Q48) At EPFO's 74th Foundation Day on 1 November 2026, automatic settlement was launched for eligible Aadhaar-verified inoperative accounts with balances up to what amount?
Explanation:Eligible inoperative accounts holding up to ₹1,000 can be settled automatically after prescribed identity and bank verification without individual claims. About one lakh accounts involving ₹5 crore were expected to benefit. Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya also launched verified WhatsApp services for PF balance, the latest five transactions, passbook information and personalised assistance at the New Delhi celebration. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is under the Ministry of Labour and Employment; its head office is at Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, New Delhi.
Q49) From which New Delhi venue did Amit Shah flag off the Run for Unity on 31 October 2026?
Explanation:The venue was Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah flagged off the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas run and highlighted Patel's contribution to political integration. He urged collective work towards a drug-free India. Legislative Department Secretary Dr. Rajiv Mani participated alongside departmental staff, affirming national unity, integrity and solidarity.
Q50) Which police force received the President's Colour on its Diamond Jubilee on 1 November 2026 at a ceremony attended by Amit Shah?
Explanation:Chandigarh Police received the honour for six decades of service, discipline and dedication. Chandigarh became a Union Territory and Punjab–Haryana's joint capital on 1 November 1966. The ceremony included induction of 141 vehicles. The ministry also highlighted the Beat Policing App and online charge sheets in 7,590 of 8,206 cases registered since 4 August 2024.
Q51) Who assumed charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India, as announced on 1 November 2026?
Explanation:Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir became GSI's 55th Director General. GSI is an attached office of the Ministry of Mines. He joined on 1 July 1994 after postgraduate geology studies at RTMNU, Nagpur. Previously he headed Central Region, Nagpur, as Additional Director General and additionally held National Mission Head-II charge. His work includes mineral exploration and geological conservation studies at Bhimbetka and Ellora. Founded in 1851 by Sir Thomas Oldham, GSI has its central headquarters in Kolkata.
Q52) Which franchise bought Kiran Navgire for ₹75 lakh at the WPL 2027 auction?
Explanation:Delhi Capitals bought Navgire for ₹75 lakh, the auction's second-highest successful bid. The official team overview records four Delhi purchases, a completed squad of 17 and a remaining purse of ₹5 lakh. The auction took place in Kochi on 28 October 2026 ahead of the next WPL season.
Q53) Which institution marked its 67th Foundation Day on 1 November 2026 with visitor doodle activities and the 19th Sunday Bird Walk?
Explanation:National Zoological Park, New Delhi, involved approximately 1,500 visitors in its creative outreach. Ornithologist Dr. Paritosh Ahmed guided the 19th Sunday Bird Walk, whose 18 participants recorded 46 bird species and over 500 individual birds. The observations supported citizen science and biodiversity documentation. Regular walks require advance registration and limit participation to 20–25 through the park website or NZP Saathi application. NZP is a subordinate office of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, headed by Bhupender Yadav.
Q54) How many personnel received the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2026, announced on 31 October?
Explanation:490 personnel across states, UTs, CAPFs and Central Police Organisations received the award. Established by the Home Ministry's 1 February 2024 notification, it recognises operations, investigation, intelligence and forensic-science excellence. Eligible bodies include police and security organisations, NSG and Assam Rifles. Announcement is annual on 31 October, Patel's birth anniversary.
Q55) Under the Drugs (Thirteenth Amendment) Rules, 2026, most imported drugs must have at least how much residual shelf life at import?
Explanation:Most imported drugs require one year of residual shelf life under revised Rule 31, replacing the earlier percentage-based standard. Biological products and radiopharmaceuticals retain a separate percentage-based provision. The Health Ministry's amendment follows June 2026 consultation and changes the import requirement in the Drugs Rules, 1945, without changing medicine quality, safety or efficacy standards. The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare is Jagat Prakash Nadda.
Q56) Which Indian city will host the sixth Earthshot Prize Awards Night on 17 November 2026?
Explanation:Mumbai hosts the 16–17 November programme, with Awards Night on the 17th, bringing Earthshot to India for the first time. Five winners each receive £1 million to scale environmental solutions. Serum Institute of India is the summit's principal sponsor. Prime Video is the exclusive Awards Night streaming partner, with distribution planned across over 240 countries and territories. Founded by Prince William in 2020, the prize targets five goals for 2030: protecting nature, clean air, reviving oceans, eliminating waste and fixing the climate.
Q57) Which payment institution partnered with NIPL for UPI bookings at Resorts World Sentosa, highlighted in October 2026?
Explanation:FOMO Pay partnered with NIPL for the Singapore integration announced on 9 September 2026. Online bookings cover Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore Oceanarium and Adventure Cove Waterpark at Resorts World Sentosa. This expands familiar Indian payment apps into advance travel purchases and builds on cross-border merchant-payment acceptance.