Daily Current Affairs 10 October 2026

Q1 What new requirement has the RBI imposed on banks regarding forex derivatives?

• AMaintain a Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve in cash with RBICorrect
• BIncrease lending rates for forex loans
• CLimit forex derivatives trading to foreign banks only
• DHold additional gold reserves

Explanation The RBI has mandated banks to maintain a Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve in cash with the RBI.

Q2 What special facility will the RBI provide to public sector oil marketing companies?

• AA special window to meet their entire daily dollar needsCorrect
• BSubsidized loans for crude oil imports
• CTax exemptions on forex transactions
• DPriority in government bond purchases

Explanation The RBI will open a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirements of three public sector oil marketing companies.

Q1 Which country's trade pact with India is being finalised considering changed circumstances?

• AUnited StatesCorrect
• BIsrael
• CChile
• DRussia

Explanation Piyush Goyal stated that the India-U.S. trade pact is being finalised keeping changed circumstances in mind.

Q2 Apart from the United States, with which of the following regions is India negotiating trade pacts?

• AIsrael, Chile, GCC, Eurasian Economic UnionCorrect
• BChina, Japan, ASEAN, EU
• CBrazil, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt
• DAustralia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico

Explanation Piyush Goyal mentioned ongoing trade pact negotiations with Israel, Chile, GCC, and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union.

Q1 Which products are under India's anti-dumping probe related to imports from China?

• APen-G and saltsCorrect
• BSteel and aluminum
• CPharmaceuticals and chemicals
• DElectronics and machinery

Explanation The DGTR initiated an anti-dumping investigation specifically on Pen-G and salts imported from China.

Q2 What period has been set for the anti-dumping investigation on Pen-G and salts from China?

• A2025-26Correct
• B2023-24
• C2024-25
• D2026-27

Explanation The DGTR agreed to the company's suggestion to set the investigation period as 2025-26.

Q3 Which Indian authority initiated the anti-dumping probe on Pen-G and salts from China?

• ADirectorate General of Trade RemediesCorrect
• BMinistry of Commerce
• CCentral Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
• DReserve Bank of India

Explanation The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is responsible for initiating the anti-dumping investigation.

Q1 What did China agree to do under the recent trade agreement with the European Union?

• AIncrease hybrid car exports to the EU
• BModerate hybrid car exports to the EU by more than halfCorrect
• CBan hybrid car exports to the EU
• DSubsidize hybrid car production in the EU

Explanation China agreed to reduce its hybrid car exports to the EU by more than half to ease trade tensions.

Q2 What is the main purpose of the EU-China trade agreement mentioned?

• ATo increase tariffs on hybrid cars
• BTo ease mounting trade tensions between the EU and ChinaCorrect
• CTo promote electric car exports from China
• DTo ban all car exports between the EU and China

Explanation The agreement aims to ease mounting trade tensions between the European Union and China.

Q1 Which airline has started direct flights connecting Jaipur with Mumbai and Bengaluru?

• AAkasa AirCorrect
• BIndiGo
• CAir India
• DSpiceJet

Explanation Akasa Air has commenced direct flight operations connecting Jaipur with Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Q2 From which city will Akasa Air begin operations on October 15 as part of its expansion in Rajasthan?

• AUdaipurCorrect
• BJodhpur
• CAjmer
• DBikaner

Explanation Akasa Air plans to begin operations from Udaipur on October 15 to expand connectivity in Rajasthan.

Q1 What was the rainfall deficit percentage in Gujarat during early October 2026?

• A97%Correct
• B50%
• C25%
• D10%

Explanation Gujarat received only 0.3 mm of rain against the seasonal average of 11 mm, resulting in a rainfall deficit of approximately 97%.

Q2 Which dam's water is Gujarat releasing to protect Kharif crops amid the rainfall deficit?

• AKadana DamCorrect
• BSardar Sarovar Dam
• CUkai Dam
• DNarmada Dam

Explanation The state government decided to release water from the Kadana Dam to protect Kharif crops during the rainfall deficit.

Q3 What is the purpose of releasing water from Kadana Dam in Gujarat?

• ATo protect Kharif crops amid rainfall deficitCorrect
• BTo generate hydroelectric power
• CTo supply drinking water to urban areas
• DTo control flooding in downstream areas

Explanation Water is being released from Kadana Dam specifically to protect Kharif crops during the period of rainfall deficit.

Q1 What is the main objective of the Centre's proposed amendment on prescription drug advertisements?

• ATo extend advertisement prohibition across the drug supply chainCorrect
• BTo promote over-the-counter drug sales
• CTo allow direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs
• DTo reduce the price of prescription medicines

Explanation The amendment seeks to extend the advertisement prohibition across the drug supply chain to strengthen oversight and reduce inappropriate self-medication.

Q2 What risk does the proposed amendment aim to reduce?

• AInappropriate self-medicationCorrect
• BCounterfeit drug manufacturing
• COverpricing of medicines
• DLack of drug availability

Explanation The amendment aims to reduce the risk of inappropriate self-medication by regulating the promotion of prescription medicines.

Q1 What is the total compensation Anup Bagchi is set to earn in his first year as HDFC Bank CEO?

• A₹43 croreCorrect
• B₹30 crore
• C₹50 crore
• D₹25 crore

Explanation Anup Bagchi's first-year compensation as HDFC Bank CEO is ₹43 crore as per exchange filings.

Q2 Which components are included in Anup Bagchi's compensation package as HDFC Bank CEO?

• AFixed pay, performance-linked compensation, stock options, and benefitsCorrect
• BOnly fixed pay and benefits
• CPerformance-linked compensation and bonuses only
• DStock options and fixed pay only

Explanation The compensation package includes fixed pay, performance-linked incentives, stock options, and other benefits.

Q3 Which bank is Anup Bagchi appointed as CEO of?

• AHDFC BankCorrect
• BICICI Bank
• CState Bank of India
• DAxis Bank

Explanation Anup Bagchi is the incoming CEO of HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector lender.

Q1 What was the main demand made by activists and officials in Bangkok ahead of COP31?

• ATo accelerate the transition to renewable energy in Asian countries including IndiaCorrect
• BTo increase fossil fuel production in Asian countries
• CTo delay the implementation of renewable energy policies
• DTo reduce renewable energy investments in developed nations

Explanation Activists and officials urged a rapid and equitable shift to renewable energy in Asian countries including India.

Q2 Which group was called upon to be accountable in the transition to renewable energy?

• ADeveloped nationsCorrect
• BAsian developing countries
• CLocal governments in India
• DPrivate energy companies

Explanation The call emphasized accountability from developed nations to support the renewable energy transition.

Q1 What is the main concern of villagers from Assam and Meghalaya regarding the joint hydropower project?

• AIt would affect 46 villages along the Kulsi RiverCorrect
• BIt would increase electricity tariffs
• CIt would cause flooding in urban areas
• DIt would reduce water supply to cities

Explanation Villagers are opposing the project because the dam would affect 46 villages along the Kulsi River.

Q2 Under what banner have the Assam and Meghalaya villagers united to oppose the hydropower project?

• AAssam-Meghalaya Joint Protection CommitteeCorrect
• BNorth East River Conservation Forum
• CKulsi River Development Authority
• DJoint Hydropower Opposition Front

Explanation The villagers have united under the Assam-Meghalaya Joint Protection Committee to oppose the project.

Q1 Who became India's first transgender postgraduate doctor?

• ARuth John PaulCorrect
• BArundhati Roy
• CLaxmi Narayan Tripathi
• DManabi Bandopadhyay

Explanation Ruth John Paul from Hyderabad became India's first transgender postgraduate doctor.

Q2 Which city is Ruth John Paul associated with?

• AMumbai
• BHyderabadCorrect
• CChennai
• DKolkata

Explanation Ruth John Paul is from Hyderabad.

Q3 What challenges did Ruth John Paul face before becoming a PG doctor?

• AFamily rejection, hunger, and a court battleCorrect
• BFinancial crisis and lack of education
• CPolitical opposition and social boycott
• DHealth issues and discrimination at workplace

Explanation She faced family rejection, hunger, and a court battle before achieving her milestone.

Q1 Who is making his captaincy debut for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy opening match?

• ASmaranCorrect
• BVinay Kumar
• CAndhra Captain
• DKarnataka Coach

Explanation Smaran is making his captaincy debut for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy opening match.

Q2 What is significant about Vinay Kumar's role in the Karnataka Ranji Trophy team?

• AHe is the new captain
• BHe is coaching Karnataka for the first timeCorrect
• CHe is the leading run-scorer
• DHe is the team selector

Explanation Vinay Kumar is undertaking his maiden coaching stint in charge of Karnataka.

Q1 Which award did Tanush Kotian receive during the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season?

• APlayer of the TournamentCorrect
• BBest Batsman
• CBest Bowler
• DMost Valuable Player

Explanation Tanush Kotian was awarded the Player of the Tournament for his performances in the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy.

Q2 For which series was Tanush Kotian called up as a replacement for R. Ashwin?

• ABorder-Gavaskar Trophy in AustraliaCorrect
• BIPL 2024
• CAsia Cup 2023
• DWorld Test Championship Final

Explanation Kotian was called up as a replacement for R. Ashwin during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Q3 Which team did Tanush Kotian represent in the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy?

• AMumbaiCorrect
• BDelhi
• CKarnataka
• DTamil Nadu

Explanation Tanush Kotian played for Mumbai in the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy.

Q1 What did the IAEA commend Pakistan for in its recent statement?

• AMaintaining a robust nuclear security regimeCorrect
• BIncreasing nuclear energy production
• CSigning a new nuclear disarmament treaty
• DBuilding new nuclear power plants

Explanation The IAEA specifically commended Pakistan for having a robust nuclear security regime.

Q2 According to the IAEA, what impact did Pakistan's contribution to nuclear security workforce development have?

• ALimited impact within Pakistan
• BFar-reaching impactCorrect
• CNo significant impact
• DNegative impact on global security

Explanation The IAEA stated that Pakistan's efforts in developing the nuclear security workforce had a far-reaching impact.

Q1 Since when has Mahmoud Abbas been serving as the president of Palestine?

• A2005Correct
• B2010
• C2015
• D2020

Explanation Mahmoud Abbas has served as president since 2005.

Q2 What recent decision did Mahmoud Abbas make regarding Palestinian legislative elections?

• AHeld elections on time
• BPostponed elections for another yearCorrect
• CCancelled elections permanently
• DAdvanced elections by six months

Explanation Mahmoud Abbas postponed the Palestinian legislative elections for another year.

Q3 What has been a recurring action by Mahmoud Abbas during his tenure?

• AConducting elections regularly
• BDelaying presidential and legislative electionsCorrect
• CResigning from presidency
• DHolding referendums

Explanation Abbas has delayed several presidential and legislative elections throughout his tenure.

Q1 Who was blamed for the drone strike that killed 41 displaced people near the Ethiopian border?

• ASudan's paramilitary forcesCorrect
• BEthiopian military
• CUnited Nations peacekeepers
• DLocal rebel groups

Explanation The drone strike was blamed on Sudan's paramilitary forces as per the rights group's report.

Q2 Where did the drone strike that killed 41 displaced people take place?

• ANear the Ethiopian border in SudanCorrect
• BIn the capital city of Sudan
• CIn northern Ethiopia
• DOn the Sudanese-Egyptian border

Explanation The strike occurred near the Ethiopian border within Sudan.

Q3 How many displaced people were reported killed in the drone strike near the Ethiopian border?

• A41Correct
• B25
• C60
• D15

Explanation The rights group reported that 41 displaced people were killed in the drone strike.