The International Day of Care and Support is observed globally on 29 October to highlight the value of care work and inclusive care infrastructure. The theme for the 2026 observance is 'Building sustainable care and support systems through decent work'.
OTHERS (MISC) · 28 Oct 2026
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Q1. Who has been assigned the additional charge as the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in October 2026?
Answer: (B) Sanjay Singhal — Sanjay Singhal, who serves as the Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), was assigned the additional charge of Director General of the ITBP upon Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor's retirement.
Q2. Whom did Anup Bagchi succeed to take charge as the MD & CEO of HDFC Bank?
Answer: (B) Sashidhar Jagdishan — Anup Bagchi took charge as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Bank, succeeding Sashidhar Jagdishan.
Q3. Until which date has the tenure of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh been extended?
Answer: (C) 31 October 2027 — The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved a one-year tenure extension for Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh until 31 October 2027.
Q4. In Bihar's newly launched 100-point Performance Assessment Index for banks, which bank secured the top spot, and what score places a bank in the 'Red Zone'?
Answer: (B) IDFC FIRST Bank; Below 40 points — IDFC FIRST Bank topped Bihar's 100-point index with 74 points. According to the framework, scores below 40 points fall in the Red Zone (underperformance).
Q5. Which country contributed the name 'Arnab' for the cyclone that made landfall in Andhra Pradesh?
Answer: (C) Bangladesh — The name 'Arnab' was contributed by Bangladesh for the North Indian Ocean cyclone naming list.
Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Punah Bharan' app:
1. It was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2. It helps identify potential artificial recharge zones within a radius of up to 3 km.
3. It was developed exclusively by ISRO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (B) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the app was developed by BISAG-N in collaboration with the National Water Mission (NWM).
Q7. Which of the following airports is NOT among the seven airports selected for international Digi Yatra trials starting November 2026?
Answer: (B) Kolkata — The seven selected airports are Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai, and Amritsar. Kolkata is not included in the initial international trial list.
Q8. Under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), what is the investment and employment commitment made by EFTA nations over 15 years?
Answer: (B) $100 billion and 1 million direct jobs — Under the India-EFTA TEPA, EFTA countries committed to facilitating $100 billion in investments and generating one million direct jobs in India over 15 years.
Q9. Which city will host the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting attended by EAM S. Jaishankar in late 2026?
Answer: (C) Atlanta — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Atlanta, United States, to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Q10. Who became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Men's Ballon d'Or in 2026?
Answer: (B) Harry Kane — Harry Kane won the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player to win the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001.
Q11. What is the name of Sarvam AI's dedicated defence division executing projects for HQ IDS?
Answer: (B) Chanakya — Sarvam AI's defence and national security work will be carried out through 'Chanakya', its dedicated, firewalled division.
Q12. Where did the 11th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise 'GARUDA SHAKTI' commence?
Answer: (B) Banyuwangi, Indonesia — The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI began at Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Q13. What was the original code name of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) when it began in 1994?
Answer: (B) Exercise Lion King — SIMBEX began in 1994 between the Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy under the name 'Exercise Lion King'.
Q14. What thrust range is the indigenous green propulsion system being developed by Manastu Space designed to cover?
Answer: (B) 5 mN to 300 N — The scalable green propulsion system for satellites and launch vehicles developed by Manastu Space covers a thrust range from 5 mN to 300 N.
Q15. What was the official theme for the International Day of Care and Support 2026?
Answer: (B) Building sustainable care and support systems through decent work — The theme for International Day of Care and Support (29 October 2026) is 'Building sustainable care and support systems through decent work'.
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