Current Affairs Quiz — 19 October 2026

Answer: D. ₹33,000 crore

The RBI announced the re‑issue of two GoI dated securities with a combined notified amount of ₹33,000 crore, allowing additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore per security.

“Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two dated securities for a notified amount of ₹33,000 crore as per the following details:”

Answer: A. January 23, 2027

The RBI extended the directive for a further three months from close of business on October 23, 2026, to close of business on January 23, 2027, subject to review.

“Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in the exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, hereby extends the Directive for a further period of three months from close of business on October 23, 2026, to close of business on January 23, 2027, subject to review.”

Answer: C. 28 years

The recruitment notification specifies that candidates must not exceed 28 years of age, which is the upper age limit for applying to these paramedical posts.

“The maximum age limit is 28 years.”

Answer: B. 3 years

Selected advocates will be empanelled with ESIC for a duration of three years, covering the period from 2026 to 2029.

“Empanelment Period: 03 years (2026-2029).”

Answer: B. 27 October 2026

The notification states that the walk-in interview will be held on 27 October 2026, with reporting time between 09:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

“Date of Walk-in interview: 27 October 2026.”

Answer: D. 29 October 2026

Candidates must submit their applications on or before 29 October 2026, as specified in the recruitment notice.

“Last Date to Apply: 29 October 2026.”

Answer: D. Up to 2 free designs

The JDRCS, launched by the National Jute Board under the Ministry of Textiles, aims to foster innovation and product diversification in the jute sector by offering design and training support.

“Provides up to 2 free designs per unit per quarter, with the cost of raw materials and accessories borne by the National Jute Board on an actual basis.”

Answer: D. Applicant must be a Khadi artisan or Khadi Institution registered with KVIC or KVIB.

The scheme requires applicants to be registered Khadi artisans or institutions with KVIC or KVIB to avail benefits.

“Applicant must be a Khadi artisan or Khadi Institution registered with KVIC or KVIB.”

Answer: C. loans up to Rs. 1,40,000 at concessional interest rates

The scheme offers microfinance loans up to Rs. 1,40,000 to women from backward classes for income-generating activities.

“It targets women from economically and socially backward classes, especially SC/ST/OBC groups, providing them with loans up to Rs. 1,40,000 at concessional interest rates to start or expand income-generating activities.”

Answer: C. 90% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹4,50,000 per unit

The scheme provides a 90% subsidy, capped at ₹4.5 lakh per unit, for Spice Producer Groups in identified clusters.

“75% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹3,75,000 per unit for NE/SC/ST beneficiaries and for Kalimpong and Darjeeling districts of West Bengal; 90% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹4,50,000 per unit for Spice Producer Groups in identified clusters.”