Current Affairs Quiz — 30 October 2026
Schemes
Q1. What is the redemption price per unit for premature redemption of the SGB 2021-22 Series VII due on 2 November 2026?
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Answer: B. ₹14,167
The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme allows premature redemption after five years, with the price set by the average gold price of the preceding three business days.
“Accordingly, the redemption price for premature redemption due on November 02, 2026, shall be ₹14,167/- (Rupees Fourteen Thousand One Hundred and Sixty-Seven Only) per unit of SGB based on the simple average of closing price of gold for the three business days i.e., October 28, October 29, and October 30, 2026.”
Source: Premature redemption under Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme - Redemption Price for premature redemption of SGB 2021-22 Series VII due on November 02, 2026 ↗Finance
Q2. What is the aggregate amount of State Government Securities to be raised in the auction announced by the RBI?
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Answer: C. ₹29,900 Crore
The RBI announced an auction of SGS from various states, totaling ₹29,900 crore in face value.
“The following State Governments have offered to sell stock by way of auction, for an aggregate amount of ₹29,900 Crore (Face Value).”
Source: Auction of State Government Securities ↗Governance
Q3. What pledge did the Central Board take during its 625th meeting?
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Answer: D. Integrity Pledge
The Board adopted the Integrity Pledge as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026.
“The Central Board took the Integrity Pledge as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026.”
Source: 625<sup>th</sup> Meeting of Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India ↗Finance
Q4. Which sector registered a year‑on‑year growth of 28.3 % in credit as of the fortnight ended September 30, 2026?
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Answer: C. Services sector
The services sector recorded the highest credit growth among the listed sectors, reflecting strong demand for financial services.
“Credit to services sector registered a y-o-y growth of 28.3 per cent (9.9 per cent in the corresponding fortnight of the previous year)”
Source: Sectoral Deployment of Bank Credit – September 2026 ↗Appointments
Q5. How many posts are being recruited under the Project-Linked Person (Junior Research Assistant) 2026 notification by Indian Statistical Institute?
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Answer: D. 5
The Indian Statistical Institute is hiring Junior Research Assistants for its projects; the notification specifies the number of vacancies.
“The recruitment is for 5 posts.”
Source: ISI Project-Linked Person (Junior Research Assistant) Notification 2026 ↗Appointments
Q6. How many posts are being recruited under the ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026?
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Answer: A. 87
ESIC is expanding its teaching faculty across various academic levels, with the notification listing the total vacancies.
“The recruitment is for 87 posts.”
Source: ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026: 87 Posts, Last Date 2 November ↗Appointments
Q7. How many posts are available in the GPSC Avsar Module Registration 2026?
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Answer: D. 4000
The Gujarat Public Service Commission is offering a large number of Avsar module positions for candidates who missed the mains cutoff.
“The recruitment is for 4000 posts.”
Source: GPSC Avsar Module Registration 2026: 4000 Posts ↗Appointments
Q8. When did the extended application period for the RPSC Senior Teacher Competitive Exam 2025 end?
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Answer: A. 03.11.2026
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission extended the application window for senior teachers, concluding on 3 November 2026.
“Extended Application End Date: 03.11.2026 (till 11:59 PM).”
Source: RPSC Senior Teacher Competitive Exam 2025 Application Extended ↗