Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 14 October 2026
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1. Nameri Tiger Reserve, where the Nameri Wild Classroom programme was recently launched, adjoins which tiger reserve of Arunachal Pradesh to form a continuous habitat?
A. Namdapha Tiger Reserve
B. Kamlang Tiger Reserve
C. Pakke Tiger Reserve
D. Manas Tiger Reserve
E. Orang Tiger Reserve
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Explanation: The Assam Forest and Climate Change Department started the Nameri Wild Classroom, a residential programme of two- and three-day field camps inside the reserve. Nameri lies in Sonitpur district on the Assam–Arunachal border and links up with Pakke Tiger Reserve, while the Jia Bhoroli (Kameng) river runs along its edge. It is also known for the Endangered White-winged Wood Duck, Assam’s state bird.
2. OPEC has lowered its forecast for growth in India’s oil demand in 2026 to how many barrels per day (bpd)?
A. 20,000 bpd
B. 40,000 bpd
C. 60,000 bpd
D. 80,000 bpd
E. 1,00,000 bpd
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Explanation: OPEC trimmed its estimate of India’s 2026 demand growth to 40,000 bpd, down from the 60,000 bpd it had projected in September. Overall Indian oil demand is still seen at about 5.7 million bpd, led by petrol and diesel, while demand for LPG and naphtha is expected to shrink.
3. India recently hosted the first-ever meeting of BIMSTEC Home Ministers, which adopted the Delhi Declaration. Where is the BIMSTEC Secretariat located?
A. Kathmandu
B. Bangkok
C. New Delhi
D. Colombo
E. Dhaka
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Explanation: The BIMSTEC Secretariat was set up in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2014. The grouping began in June 1997 under the Bangkok Declaration, now has seven members, and gained formal legal identity when its Charter came into force in 2024. The Delhi Declaration focuses on radicalisation, terror financing and the misuse of new technologies by terror groups.
4. SEBI has reportedly extended its temporary relaxation on changes to the fresh-issue size in initial public offerings (IPOs) until which month?
A. December 2026
B. March 2027
C. June 2027
D. September 2027
E. March 2028
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Explanation: The market regulator has kept the temporary relaxation on altering the fresh-issue portion of an IPO in place till March 2027. An IPO is the route through which a company sells its shares to the public for the first time.
5. The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, which completed five years on 13 October 2026, was developed by which institution?
A. National Informatics Centre (NIC)
B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
D. BISAG-N
E. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
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Explanation: The Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N) built the platform, which combines GIS mapping, satellite imagery and ministry databases in one place. Launched by PM Narendra Modi on 13 October 2021, the plan is anchored in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry through DPIIT.
6. The newly approved Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA) will appraise infrastructure projects worth how much or more?
A. ₹100 crore
B. ₹250 crore
C. ₹500 crore
D. ₹1,000 crore
E. ₹5,000 crore
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Explanation: The Union Cabinet cleared ITLA around the time GatiShakti marked five years, giving it the task of appraising projects of ₹500 crore and above. It fits the GatiShakti idea of replacing department-by-department planning with a whole-of-government approach.
7. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026–27 to:
A. 6.4%
B. 6.7%
C. 7%
D. 7.1%
E. 7.8%
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Explanation: The IMF raised its FY2026–27 estimate to 7% from 6.4% in July, citing strong domestic demand and services activity, and also lifted its FY2027–28 projection from 6.7% to 7%. India grew 7.8% in FY2025–26, while the World Bank and RBI have pegged FY2026–27 growth at 7.1%.
8. Which country replaced the United States as India’s largest supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in September 2026?
A. Qatar
B. United Arab Emirates
C. Australia
D. Oman
E. Russia
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Explanation: Oman moved to the top spot among India’s LNG suppliers in September 2026. India’s LNG imports for the month stood at 2.17 million tonnes, about 14% lower than in the comparison period. LNG is natural gas chilled into liquid form so that it is easier to store and ship.
9. Which toll-free number is used for Tele-MANAS, India’s national mental health helpline?
A. 14416
B. 1098
C. 14567
D. 112
E. 104
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Explanation: Tele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) was launched on 10 October 2022 under the Health Ministry’s National Tele Mental Health Programme. The free, round-the-clock 14416 line offers counselling and referrals and has handled nearly 48 lakh calls in four years. World Mental Health Day 2026 carried the theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.”
10. The ₹65 crore DRISHTI project, approved to speed up property rights for residents of unauthorised colonies in Delhi, is being taken up under which scheme?
A. PM-UDAY
B. SVAMITVA
C. PMAY-Urban
D. AMRUT
E. Smart Cities Mission
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Explanation: DRISHTI (Delhi Revenue and Imaging Survey, Spatial Technology Initiative) will use GIS mapping to improve property surveys and ownership checks across all 13 districts of Delhi under PM-UDAY. Of the cost, ₹52 crore will come from the Urban Development Fund and ₹13 crore from the Delhi government’s Revenue Department.
11. Which company signed an MoU with MeitY Startup Hub on 13 October 2026 to support India’s deep-technology startups?
A. Google
B. Microsoft
C. IBM
D. Intel
E. Nvidia
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Explanation: IBM partnered with MeitY Startup Hub, an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to back deep-tech ventures. Deep technology covers innovations rooted in advanced science and engineering, such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and robotics.
12. The Kisan Cricket League, aimed at spotting cricketing and singing talent in rural and semi-urban India, has been launched by Prasar Bharati together with:
A. Board of Control for Cricket in India
B. In-Dot Sports Private Limited
C. Sports Authority of India
D. NABARD
E. Dream Sports
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Explanation: Prasar Bharati and In-Dot Sports Private Limited are behind the league. Its first season is planned for February 2027 with seven teams and 140 cricketers, and matches will be shown on Waves OTT, Doordarshan and Akashvani.
13. INS Trishul reached Plymouth to take part in the bilateral naval exercise KONKAN-2026. The exercise is held between India and which country?
A. France
B. United States
C. United Kingdom
D. Australia
E. Oman
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Explanation: KONKAN is a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. The guided-missile stealth frigate INS Trishul joined the 2026 edition, which aims to sharpen operational coordination, tactical cooperation and interoperability between the two navies.
14. In the recent list of newly appointed Governors, who has been named Governor of Karnataka?
A. Om Prakash Mathur
B. Sudha Yadav
C. Dushyant Gautam
D. Braj Mohan Ram
E. Dhal Singh Bisen
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Explanation: Sudha Yadav is the new Governor of Karnataka. The other appointments are Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar (Tamil Nadu), Om Prakash Mathur (Keralam), Dushyant Gautam (Sikkim), Braj Mohan Ram (Odisha) and Dhal Singh Bisen (Uttarakhand).
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