Current Affairs Quiz — 15 October 2026

Answer: B. fifth year

Sovereign Gold Bonds carry a total tenure of 8 years, but investors are provided an exit option starting from the 5th year on interest payment dates. The redemption price is linked to the prevailing market prices of gold of 999 purity.

“In terms of GOI notification F.No. 4(7)-B(W&M)/2019 dated September 30, 2019 (SGB 2019-20 Series V - Issue date October 15, 2019) on Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, premature redemption of Gold Bond may be permitted after fifth year from the date of issue of such Gold Bond on the date on which interest is payable.”

Answer: B. ₹10,000

Switch operations enable the government to manage debt redemption pressures by replacing shorter-dated securities with longer-tenor securities. Market participants submit electronic bids via RBI's e-Kuber system with specified bid increments.

“Minimum bid size would be ₹10,000 and in multiples of ₹10,000 thereafter.”

Answer: B. 40 years

Doordarshan engages Indian Sign Language newsreaders to ensure public service broadcasting is inclusive and accessible to persons with hearing impairments.

“The maximum age limit is 40 years.”

Answer: B. 70 years

The ICMR - National Institute for Research in Digital Health conducts specialized research in digital health interventions, informatics, and healthcare data systems.

“The maximum age limit is 70 years.”

Answer: D. 120 w.p.m.

Court Masters (Shorthand) in the Supreme Court assist the bench during judicial hearings by accurately recording verbatim court proceedings and judgments.

“The selection process includes Shorthand Skill Test (English, 120 w.p.m., 100 marks, 50 minimum qualifying marks, max 5% mistakes), Interaction, Scrutiny of ACRs/APARs of last 5 years and Vigilance Clearance.”

Answer: C. ₹25,000

Administered by Gujarat's Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, the scheme rewards youth for achievements in mountaineering certified by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation.

“One-time cash award of ₹25,000 per recipient Commemorative memento Formal certificate of achievement Applicant must be a native of Gujarat (domicile holder).”

Answer: B. 25 beneficiaries

The Special Basic Mountaineering Course is an initiative by Uttarakhand to upskill local youth into certified guides and foster adventure tourism.

“A total of 25 beneficiaries are selected for the batch.”

Answer: C. 50 tribal youths

Organised under the tribal sub-plan in Gujarat, the scheme conducts a seven-day residential camp to promote physical fitness and life skills among ST youth.

“Selection of 50 tribal youths (both male and female) from each of the 17 designated districts.”

Answer: B. 2015-16

The SDTRJ scheme was initiated in 2015-16 in Rajasthan to empower Scheduled Tribe youth through market-driven vocational training across diverse sectors with at least 50% placement linkage.

“Started in 2015-16 by the Tribal Area Development Department of Rajasthan, this initiative seeks to boost self-reliance and employability among young men and women from Scheduled Tribes.”

Answer: B. 7 days

The Government of Gujarat organizes these 7-day district-level residential/non-residential camps to nurture physical conditioning, discipline, and personality growth among Scheduled Caste youth aged 14 to 35.

“7 days of structured training focusing on yogasana, physical exercise, and personality development.”