Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Today’s quiz — 9 October 2026
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Q1. What is the reference period for the 75th round of RBI's Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilisation Survey (OBICUS)?
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Answer: A. July – September 2026 (Q2:2026-27)
OBICUS is a quarterly survey of the manufacturing sector launched in 2008 to capture order books, inventories and capacity utilisation, providing key inputs for monetary policy.
“The survey is for the reference period July – September 2026 (Q2:2026-27).”
Source: RBI launches Quarterly Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilisation Survey: July – September 2026 (Round 75) ↗Economy
Q2. What is the total aggregate amount of State Government Securities offered for auction in the RBI release?
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Answer: A. ₹31,200 Crore
State Development Loans (SDLs) are issued by state governments to finance their deficits and qualify for the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) of banks.
“The following State Governments have offered to sell stock by way of auction, for an aggregate amount of ₹31,200 Crore (Face Value).”
Source: Auction of State Government Securities ↗Economy
Q3. What is the aggregate amount of the OMO sale auction of Government of India securities announced by RBI?
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Answer: B. ₹25,000 crore
OMO sale absorbs excess liquidity from the banking system by selling government securities, thereby influencing short‑term interest rates.
“On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank has decided to conduct an OMO sale auction of Government of India securities for an aggregate amount of ₹25,000 crore on October 13, 2026, through multi-security auction using the multiple price method.”
Source: RBI announces OMO Sale of Government of India Securities ↗Economy
Q4. For which months does the RBI working paper provide State‑wise CPI‑U inflation estimates?
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Answer: D. April and May 2020 and April and May 2021
The paper uses RBI’s Inflation Expectations Survey of Households to estimate state‑level inflation for periods when official CPI data were not released due to Covid‑19 restrictions.
“the State-wise official inflation figures remain unavailable for four of the pandemic months viz., April and May 2020 and April and May 2021.”
Source: RBI Working Paper No. 01/2026: Data Gaps in State-Level Inflation: An Assessment for the Covid Period ↗Recruitment
Q5. How many posts are notified in the DSSSB Combined Examination 2026?
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Answer: B. 641
DSSSB announced recruitment for 641 posts across various categories including Personal Assistant and Junior Judicial Assistant.
“The recruitment is for 641 posts.”
Source: DSSSB Combined Examination 2026 Notification – 641 Posts ↗Recruitment
Q6. How many posts are notified for Senior Scientific Officer (Serology Division) in RPSC 2025?
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Answer: D. 4
RPSC notified 4 vacancies for Senior Scientific Officer in the Serology Division and 3 in Biology Division for the year 2025.
“Senior Scientific Officer (Serology Division): 4 posts.”
Source: RPSC Senior Scientific Officer 2025 Notification ↗Recruitment
Q7. Upto which date is the UPPSC Medical Health and Family Welfare 2026 notification for Dental Surgeon visible?
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Answer: C. 31/12/2026
The notification for Dental Surgeon posts under UPPSC Medical Health and Family Welfare remains visible until 31 December 2026.
“Visible Upto: Visible upto : 31/12/2026.”
Source: UPPSC Medical Health and Family Welfare 2026 Notification – Dental Surgeon ↗Recruitment
Q8. What is the extended last date for online submission for IBPS Banker Faculty Recruitment 2026?
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Answer: D. 20.10.2026
IBPS conducts recruitment for Banker Faculty posts; the extended date allows candidates more time to apply.
“Extended last date for online submission: 20.10.2026.”
Source: IBPS Banker Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Notification ↗Recruitment
Q9. What is the verification period end date for the Confirmation of Selection of Candidates 2026 result released by Central Selection Board of Constable, Bihar?
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Answer: D. 07-10-2026
The verification period allows candidates to submit documents; its end date finalizes the selection process.
“Verification Period End: 07-10-2026.”
Source: Confirmation of Selection of Candidates – Result 2026 ↗Recruitment
Q10. How many posts are announced in the BPSC CCE 2026 notification?
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Answer: D. 1187
BPSC CCE is a combined competitive exam for various state services; the large number of posts reflects the scale of recruitment.
“The recruitment is for 1187 posts.”
Source: BPSC CCE 2026 Notification – Exam Postponed, New Date To Be Notified ↗
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