Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 18 & 19 October 2026
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1. Amid drought, Telangana asked the Centre to remove which procurement cap on major crops?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 40%
D. 50%
E. 75%
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Explanation: Telangana reported drought in 315 of its 621 mandals. Its Agriculture Minister asked the Centre to remove the 25% procurement cap on major crops and ensure 100% procurement at the Minimum Support Price. The state also planned the Khet Bachao Abhiyan from 22 to 30 October 2026 and sought funds for micro-irrigation and water conservation.
2. FSSAI has proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) in tea for which two pesticides?
A. Glyphosate and paraquat
B. Chlorpyrifos and malathion
C. Acetamiprid and imidacloprid
D. Endosulfan and DDT
E. Mancozeb and carbendazim
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Explanation: FSSAI proposed MRLs of 20 mg/kg for acetamiprid and 50 mg/kg for imidacloprid in tea. The acetamiprid limit is stricter than the limits of Japan and the United States. The proposal aims to improve food safety, pesticide monitoring and regulatory clarity for tea growers and processors.
3. Since which year had India been a Cooperating Non-Contracting Party of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)?
A. 2019
B. 2020
C. 2021
D. 2022
E. 2024
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Explanation: India has now approved full accession to SIOFA through the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, after participating as a Cooperating Non-Contracting Party since 2022. Full membership gives India a greater say in fisheries decisions and allows Indian vessels authorised fishing for squid, toothfish and alfonsino.
4. As per PLFS 2025, which State/UT recorded the highest average annual change in both rural and urban female labour force participation?
A. Assam
B. Lakshadweep
C. Meghalaya
D. Nagaland
E. Arunachal Pradesh
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Explanation: PLFS 2025 shows female labour force participation has risen since 2019-20: rural from 33% to 45.9% and urban from 23.3% to 27.7%. Arunachal Pradesh recorded the highest average annual change in both rural (+8.28 points) and urban (+5.24 points) areas, while Lakshadweep saw declines in both.
5. The WTO has raised its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2026 to:
A. 1.9%
B. 2.6%
C. 3.3%
D. 3.9%
E. 4.1%
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Explanation: The WTO lifted its 2026 merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9% from 1.9% earlier, helped by AI-related investment, which made up 47% of trade growth. It projects 4.1% merchandise trade growth in 2027, services trade growth of 3.3% in 2026, and world GDP growth of 2.6% in 2026.
6. Which body launched the Silver Refinery Scheme during World Standards Day 2026 celebrations?
A. Reserve Bank of India
B. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
C. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
D. Securities and Exchange Board of India
E. Department of Consumer Affairs
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Explanation: BIS launched the scheme on 14 October 2026 to create a certification framework for the purity and authenticity of silver bullion and coins. Proposed hallmark details include the BIS mark, the word SILVER, purity grades of 999.9, 999.5 or 999.0, the manufacturer’s mark and a unique batch serial number.
7. Among Mizoram’s new digital financial management initiatives, MIWAS stands for:
A. Mizoram Integrated Works Accounts System
B. Mizoram Integrated Welfare Allocation Scheme
C. Mizoram Internal Works Audit System
D. Mizoram Infrastructure and Works Approval Service
E. Mizoram Integrated Wage Accounting Software
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Explanation: Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched four initiatives: MIWAS, e-Sanction, e-Budget and 100% DBT. MIWAS improves the management and reconciliation of works-related expenditure across six state departments. e-Sanction enables online approval of expenditure, and 100% DBT sends scheme payments directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
8. The National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) is run by the Department of Commerce together with which body?
A. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
B. DPIIT
C. EXIM Bank
D. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
E. Reserve Bank of India
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Explanation: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the NSTCC at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. It is a trade intelligence hub that brings scattered trade data onto a single dashboard for policymakers. The aim is to move trade governance from periodic reports to real-time, evidence-based monitoring and faster clearances.
9. Recent amendments to the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement introduce which anti-abuse provision?
A. Equalisation Levy
B. Significant Economic Presence
C. Principal Purpose Test
D. Thin Capitalisation Rule
E. Place of Effective Management test
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Explanation: The Centre notified the amendments on 13 October 2026. Under the Principal Purpose Test, treaty benefits can be denied if obtaining them was one of the principal purposes of a transaction, unless granting them is in line with the treaty’s objectives. This helps stop misuse of the treaty while protecting genuine investors.
10. Which Indian company signed a cooperation agreement with Africa50 to develop power projects across Africa?
A. NHPC Limited
B. Power Grid Corporation
C. SJVN Limited
D. Tata Power
E. NTPC Limited
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Explanation: NTPC, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, will offer expertise in project assessment, engineering, construction and operations. Africa50 will handle project identification, government coordination and investment structuring. The partners will also explore cross-border electricity trading to improve regional power connectivity.
11. While recognising Internet access as a fundamental right, the Supreme Court referred to which 2020 judgment?
A. Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India
B. K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
C. Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
D. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
E. Faheema Shirin v. State of Kerala
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Explanation: The Court said the right to access and use the Internet is a fundamental right under Article 21 read with Article 19(1)(a). It relied on Anuradha Bhasin (2020), which protected free speech through the Internet. It also said children should not be treated as the problem; responsibility lies with those who create or share objectionable content.
12. KAUMARACON-2026, held at AIIA New Delhi, focused on Kaumarabhritya, the branch of Ayurveda dealing with:
A. Surgery
B. Toxicology
C. Rejuvenation therapy
D. Psychiatry
E. Child health
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Explanation: The Vice-President inaugurated the third edition of this international conference at the All India Institute of Ayurveda under the Ministry of AYUSH. Kaumarabhritya covers paediatric care, nutrition, growth, development and disease prevention in children. The event promotes evidence-based Ayurvedic paediatrics.
13. Dr. T. M. Balakrishnan Nair, Director of INCOIS, has been elected Chair of which body?
A. Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
B. Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
C. IOC Sub-Commission for the Indian Ocean (IOCINDIO)
D. International Maritime Organization (IMO)
E. WMO Regional Association for Asia
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Explanation: Dr. Nair was elected Chair of UNESCO-IOC’s Sub-Commission for the Indian Ocean at its second session in Bali, Indonesia, from 12 to 14 October 2026. He has over 30 years of experience in operational oceanography. IOCINDIO promotes regional cooperation in ocean science, marine observation and ocean information services.
14. Which Article of the Constitution gives the Election Commission supervisory powers over electoral rolls, the basis of the Special Summary Revision announced for 17 States and UTs?
A. Article 326
B. Article 327
C. Article 280
D. Article 324
E. Article 329
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Explanation: The Election Commission announced the Special Summary Revision with 1 January 2027 as the qualifying date. It enrols new voters, records address changes and removes dead or duplicate entries. Article 324 gives the Commission its powers, while Section 21(2) of the RP Act, 1950 and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 provide the legal framework.
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