Current Affairs Quiz — 25 October 2026
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Q1. Which mission‑critical systems will be housed in RBI’s new Data Centre?
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Answer: A. RTGS and NEFT
The RBI’s new Data Centre will host core banking systems such as RTGS and NEFT, ensuring a secure digital infrastructure for the financial system.
“the new Data Centre will house RBI’s mission‑critical systems, including RTGS and NEFT”
Source: Hon’ble Prime Minister of India inaugurates the Reserve Bank of India’s Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha ↗Economy
Q2. On which date will the State Government Securities auction be conducted?
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Answer: A. October 27, 2026
The auction date is essential for investors and banks to plan their bids for state securities.
“The auction will be conducted on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system on October 27, 2026 (Tuesday).”
Source: Auction of State Government Securities ↗Economy
Q3. After a cumulative reduction of 125 bps in the policy repo rate, by how many basis points did the WALR on fresh lending decline?
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Answer: D. 93 bps
The decline in WALR reflects the transmission of monetary policy to bank lending rates.
“In response to a cumulative reduction of 125 basis points (bps) in the policy repo rate, the WALR on fresh lending declined by 93 bps, with interest rate effect of 80 bps and composition effect of 13 bps during February 2025 to March 2026.”
Source: RBI Bulletin – October 2026 ↗Economy
Q4. On which date will the 91‑Day Treasury Bill auction take place?
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Answer: D. October 28, 2026
Treasury Bill auctions are scheduled to manage government liquidity and funding needs.
“Auction Date Settlement Date 1 91-Day 8,000 October 28, 2026 (Wednesday) October 29, 2026 (Thursday)”
Source: Auction of 91-Day, 182-Day and 364-Day Treasury Bills ↗Regulation
Q5. Under which Recovery Certificate number was the General Remittance Order issued against the listed individuals for trading activity in ANI Integrated Services Limited?
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Answer: D. 9290
The order is a legal enforcement measure by SEBI to recover illicit gains from trading in a listed company's shares.
“General Remittance Order under Recovery Certificate No. 9290 of 2026 dated 22.10.2026 issued against”
Source: General Remittance Order under Recovery Certificate No. 9290 of 2026 dated 22.10.2026 issued against Harsha Ishvarbhai Solanki (PAN: DCXPS3726R), Khushbu Arjunbhai Padhiyar (PAN: EBFPP6804K), Nitaben Babulal Khalas (PAN: BZVPK9515P), Nimeshkumar Baldevbhai Parmar (PAN: CDUPP7466C), Taraben Kirankumar Padhiyar (PAN: CXSPP4797A), Ravi Dipakbhai Barupal (PAN: AOBPB8419F), Rakeshbhai Kishanbhai Pandya (PAN: CUMPP3101K), Jayesh Ganpatlal Pansal (PAN: AWUPP5121F), Rajaniben Jayeshbhai Pansal (PAN: FPTPP7859P), Bhavika Prakash Rathod (PAN: BPDPR8645R), Rita Arvindbhai Rangi (PAN: DYHPR5253J), Badamilal Banshilal Garg (PAN: AWVPG2759F), Lataben Narotambhai Rangi (PAN: AYRPR7467F), Navin Shankarlal Tank (PAN: AFJPT4067J), Vishnu Shantibhai Parmar (PAN: CDHPP8536J), Komal Vaghaji Chauhan (PAN: BHYPC1780R), Dayaben Marvadi (PAN: DCEPM0246P), B B Commercial Ltd (PAN: AABCB4535B), Bhargaviben Shamalbhai Raval (PAN: ATEPR0799N), Prakash Chunilal Mudethiya (PAN: AUOPM4259K) and Ramnath Sharma (PAN: IBYPS8699E) in the matter of trading activity in the scrip of ANI Integrated Services Limited ↗Recruitment
Q6. How many posts are available for Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service in the SSC Grade C Stenographers 2025 notification?
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Answer: C. 9
The SSC has allocated 9 posts for Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers among the 314 total posts.
“Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service: 9 posts.”
Source: SSC Grade C Stenographers Notification 2025 ↗Awards
Q7. What do awardees of the Kalaimamani Award receive?
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Answer: A. Gold pendant of three sovereign ponnadai
The Kalaimamani Award is a state‑level honour conferred by the Art & Culture Department of Tamil Nadu. Awardees are presented with a gold pendant of three sovereign ponnadai as a symbol of their contribution to traditional arts.
“Awardees receive a gold pendant of three sovereign ponnadai and a citation at the investiture function.”
Source: Scheme of Conferring ‘Kalaimamani’ Award ↗Awards
Q8. What is the cash prize for the Biju Patnaik Sports Award?
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Answer: D. ₹1,00,000
The Biju Patnaik Sports Award is a state‑level award launched by the Sports & Youth Services Department of Odisha to honour significant contributions to sports. The award includes a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.
“Cash award of ₹1,00,000 Statue, scroll of honour and blazer with tie Travel Allowance and Daily Allowance at Grade 'A' officer rate”
Source: Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Best Contribution to promotion of Sports and Games ↗Awards
Q9. What is the financial assistance amount under the Inter‑Caste / Inter‑Religious Marriage Award?
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Answer: C. ₹50,000
The Inter‑Caste / Inter‑Religious Marriage Award is a state‑level scheme run by the Department of Social Welfare in Uttarakhand. It provides a joint financial assistance of ₹50,000 to married couples who meet the eligibility criteria.
“The award is a joint amount of ₹50,000 given to the couple after the necessary verification and approval process.”
Source: Inter-Caste / Inter-Religious Marriage Award ↗Schemes
Q10. What is the maximum amount of the one‑time grant under the OTGMSCVSMA scheme?
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Answer: A. ₹2,00,000
The OTGMSCVSMA scheme provides a one‑time financial assistance to soldiers and ex‑servicemen awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal, with the grant ranging up to ₹2,00,000.
“One‑time grant ranging from ₹75,000 to ₹2,00,000 Resident of Uttarakhand Serving soldier or ex‑serviceman awarded Vishisht Seva Medal”
Source: One-Time Grant Money to Soldiers Conferred with Vishisht Seva Medal Award ↗