Current Affairs Quiz — 18 October 2026
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
Q1. What is the redemption price per unit for premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series VII due on October 19, 2026?
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Answer: C. ₹14,614/- (Rupees Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred and Fourteen Only)
The redemption price is based on the simple average of closing gold prices for October 14, 15, and 16, 2026.
“Accordingly, the redemption price for premature redemption due on October 19, 2026 (October 20, 2026, being a holiday), shall be ₹14,614/- (Rupees Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred and Fourteen Only) per unit of SGB based on the simple average of closing price of gold for the three business days i.e., October 14, October 15, and October 16, 2026.”
Source: Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme - Redemption Price for premature redemption of SGB 2020-21 Series VII due on October 19, 2026 (October 20, 2026, being a holiday) ↗Bank Amalgamation
Q2. What is the effective date of the amalgamation of Indian branches of Emirates NBD Bank P.J.S.C. with RBL Bank Limited as approved by RBI?
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Answer: C. December 01, 2026
The RBI sanctioned the scheme with an effective date of December 01, 2026.
“The effective date of the amalgamation shall be December 01, 2026.”
Source: RBI approves amalgamation of Indian branches of Emirates NBD Bank P.J.S.C. with RBL Bank Limited ↗ESIC Senior Resident Recruitment
Q3. What is the maximum age limit for ESIC Senior Resident / Full-Time Specialist 2026 recruitment?
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Answer: C. 67 years
The notification states the maximum age limit is 67 years.
“The maximum age limit is 67 years.”
Source: ESIC Senior Resident / Full-Time Specialist Walk-in Interview 2026 ↗UGC-NET 2026 Notification
Q4. What is the last date for fee payment for UGC-NET 2026?
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Answer: B. 28 October 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Fee Payment Last Date is 28 October 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.).
“Fee Payment Last Date: 28 October 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.).”
Source: UGC-NET 2026 Notification: Application Process, Fees and Eligibility ↗ESIC Junior Resident Recruitment
Q5. How many posts are allocated for Junior Resident (ICU/Casualty) in ESIC Junior Resident Notification 2026?
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Answer: C. 5 posts
Junior Resident (ICU/Casualty) has 5 posts.
“Junior Resident (ICU/Casualty): 5 posts.”
Source: ESIC Junior Resident Notification 2026 ↗ESIC Senior Resident PTS Medical Officer
Q6. How many posts are there for Senior Resident - Orthopedics in ESIC Senior Resident PTS Medical Officer Notification 2026?
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Answer: C. 5 posts
Senior Resident - Orthopedics has 5 posts.
“Senior Resident - Orthopedics: 5 posts.”
Source: ESIC Senior Resident PTS Medical Officer Notification 2026 ↗Recruitment
Q7. How many posts are advertised for the Project linked person - ECSU 2026 recruitment by Indian Statistical Institute?
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Answer: B. 1 posts
The notification states: "The recruitment is for 1 posts."
“The recruitment is for 1 posts.”
Source: ISI Project linked person - ECSU Notification 2026 ↗Recruitment
Q8. What is the document date for the Superintendent Engineer 2026 recruitment notification of Jawaharlal Nehru University?
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Answer: B. 16th October, 2026
The notification states: "Document Date: 16th October, 2026."
“Document Date: 16th October, 2026.”
Source: Jawaharlal Nehru University Superintendent Engineer Notification 2026 ↗Recruitment
Q9. How many total posts are advertised for the Associate & Junior Consultants 2026 recruitment by ONGC?
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Answer: C. 20 posts
The notification states: "The recruitment is for 20 posts."
“The recruitment is for 20 posts.”
Source: ONGC Associate & Junior Consultant Vacancy 2026 ↗Exam Schedule
Q10. What is the exam date for Samanya Adhyayan paper in the Industrial Safety and Health Officer, Class-2 2026 recruitment by GPSC?
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Answer: A. 09.08.2026
The notification states: "Exam Date (Samanya Adhyayan): 09.08.2026."
“Exam Date (Samanya Adhyayan): 09.08.2026.”
Source: GPSC Industrial Safety and Health Officer Notification 2026 ↗