Daily Current Affairs 13 October 2026

Q1 How many ticket applications did the ICC receive for the 2027 World Cup ballot?

• AOver 1.5 croreCorrect
• BOver 1 crore
• COver 2 crore
• DOver 50 lakh

Explanation The ICC received over 1.5 crore ticket applications for the 2027 World Cup ballot.

Q2 Which countries are hosting the 2027 ICC World Cup?

• ASouth Africa, Zimbabwe, and NamibiaCorrect
• BIndia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
• CAustralia, New Zealand, and England
• DSouth Africa, Kenya, and Uganda

Explanation The 2027 ICC World Cup is scheduled to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Q3 From how many countries did the ICC receive ticket applications for the 2027 World Cup?

• A142Correct
• B100
• C50
• D200

Explanation Ticket applications came from 142 countries for the 2027 ICC World Cup ballot.

Q1 Who were named ICC Players of the Month for September 2026?

• AShubman Gill and Shafali VermaCorrect
• BVirat Kohli and Harmanpreet Kaur
• CRohit Sharma and Smriti Mandhana
• DKL Rahul and Jemimah Rodrigues

Explanation Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma were named ICC Players of the Month for September 2026.

Q2 How many times have players from the same national board won both men's and women's ICC Player of the Month awards in the same month?

• AFive timesCorrect
• BThree times
• CTwice
• DOnce

Explanation This is the fifth time players from the same national board have swept the men's and women's ICC Player of the Month awards in the same month.

Q3 How many times have Indian cricketers achieved the feat of winning both men's and women's ICC Player of the Month awards in the same month?

• ATwiceCorrect
• BOnce
• CThree times
• DNever

Explanation Indian cricketers have achieved the feat of winning both men's and women's ICC Player of the Month awards in the same month twice before.

Q1 What is the IMF's revised growth forecast for India for the fiscal year 2026-27?

• A6.4%
• B7%Correct
• C5.8%
• D7.5%

Explanation The IMF raised India's growth forecast for FY27 to 7% based on strong domestic demand.

Q2 Which factor did the IMF credit for helping India's economic growth outlook?

• ARenewable energy investment
• BArtificial Intelligence investmentCorrect
• CAgricultural reforms
• DForeign direct investment

Explanation The IMF credited AI investment as a factor helping India's economic growth outlook.

Q3 What is the IMF's global growth forecast for 2027 as per the latest report?

• A3.1%
• B3.4%Correct
• C2.9%
• D3.7%

Explanation The IMF left its forecast for 2027 global growth unchanged at 3.4%.

Q1 Which financial institution acted as the sole mandated arranger and lender in the $328 million financing deal for IndiGo’s aircraft?

• ACitiCorrect
• BCredendo
• CState Bank of India
• DICICI Bank

Explanation Citi acted as the sole mandated arranger, ECA coordinator, and sole lender in the financing deal.

Q2 What type of aircraft are included in IndiGo’s $328 million financing deal?

• ASix Airbus A321 and two A320Correct
• BEight Boeing 737
• CFour Airbus A350 and four A320
• DEight ATR 72

Explanation The financing covers six Airbus A321 and two A320 aircraft.

Q3 What is notable about the Credendo insurance in this IndiGo aircraft financing deal?

• AIt is the first Credendo-insured aviation financing globallyCorrect
• BIt is the largest insurance deal by Credendo
• CIt is the first insurance deal for Boeing aircraft
• DIt is the first insurance deal in India

Explanation This transaction marks the first Credendo-insured aviation financing globally.

Q1 What was the originally scheduled date for the implementation of the revised UPI MDR framework?

• AOctober 15, 2026Correct
• BAfter Diwali 2026
• CNovember 1, 2026
• DOctober 1, 2026

Explanation The revised MDR framework was scheduled to take effect on October 15, 2026, before being deferred.

Q2 Which of the following was a reason for deferring the UPI MDR rollout?

• AIndustry opposition and a legal challengeCorrect
• BTechnical issues with UPI platform
• CGovernment policy change unrelated to payments
• DLack of merchant interest

Explanation The deferment followed industry opposition and a legal challenge, with the Supreme Court seeking explanations.

Q3 What is the proposed MDR charge on UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000?

• A0.4%Correct
• B1%
• C0.2%
• D0.5%

Explanation The proposed charge was 0.4% on transactions exceeding ₹2,000.

Q1 By what year does GE Aerospace plan to nearly double its sourcing spend in India to $400 million?

• A2026
• B2028
• C2030Correct
• D2035

Explanation GE Aerospace plans to nearly double its India sourcing spend to $400 million by 2030.

Q2 What proportion of aircraft are expected to be powered by GE-CFM engines according to the report?

• A5 in 10
• B7 in 10
• C8 in 10
• D9 in 10Correct

Explanation GE-CFM engines are set to power 9 in 10 aircraft as per the source.

Q3 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor supporting GE Aerospace's expansion in India?

• ALocal supplier network
• BManufacturing investments
• CRising engine demand
• DGovernment subsidiesCorrect

Explanation Government subsidies are not mentioned as a factor; the expansion is backed by local supplier network, manufacturing investments, and rising engine demand.

Q1 What was the approximate retail inflation rate in India in September 2026?

• A5.5%Correct
• B4.8%
• C6.2%
• D3.9%

Explanation Retail inflation in September 2026 was approximately 5.5%, the highest since October 2024.

Q2 Which factors primarily contributed to the rise in retail inflation in September 2026?

• AFood, fuel, and precious metalsCorrect
• BAutomobiles and electronics
• CReal estate and textiles
• DEducation and healthcare

Explanation The rise in retail inflation was driven by costlier food items, fuel, and precious metals.

Q3 What is a potential consequence of the rising inflation as warned by economists?

• AFurther monetary policy tighteningCorrect
• BReduction in interest rates
• CIncrease in government subsidies
• DDevaluation of currency

Explanation Economists warned that higher inflation could prompt further tightening of monetary policy.

Q1 What was HCLTech's consolidated revenue for Q2 of FY 2026-27?

• A₹35,620 croreCorrect
• B₹5,132 crore
• C₹40,000 crore
• D₹30,000 crore

Explanation HCLTech's consolidated revenue for Q2 FY 2026-27 was ₹35,620 crore as reported.

Q2 By what percentage did HCLTech's net profit increase in Q2 FY 2026-27 compared to the previous year?

• A21.2%Correct
• B11.5%
• C15%
• D25%

Explanation HCLTech's net profit increased by 21.2% year-on-year in Q2 FY 2026-27.

Q3 Which of the following statements is true about HCLTech's Q2 FY 2026-27 results?

• ARevenue rose 11.5% but missed estimatesCorrect
• BNet profit declined by 5%
• CRevenue met market estimates exactly
• DNet profit remained unchanged

Explanation HCLTech's revenue rose 11.5% but missed market estimates, while net profit increased.

Q1 What is the minimum annual turnover for businesses to be affected by the GST Council's proposed e-invoicing expansion?

• A₹1 crore
• B₹5 croreCorrect
• C₹10 crore
• D₹50 crore

Explanation The GST Council's proposal applies to businesses with an annual turnover of ₹5 crore or more.

Q2 From when is the GST Council proposing to implement the return correction mechanism?

• AApril 2025
• BApril 2026
• CApril 2027Correct
• DApril 2028

Explanation The return correction mechanism is proposed to be implemented from April 2027.

Q3 Which of the following is included in the GST Council's proposed e-invoicing expansion?

• ADomestic goods purchases
• BImported services and purchases from unregistered suppliersCorrect
• CExports of goods
• DServices provided by registered suppliers

Explanation The proposal includes imported services and purchases from unregistered suppliers under the reverse charge mechanism.

Q1 What milestone did India's renewable power generation achieve in Q2 FY27?

• ASurpassed 100 billion unitsCorrect
• BReached 50 billion units
• CSurpassed 200 billion units
• DReached 75 billion units

Explanation India's renewable power generation surpassed 100 billion units in the second quarter of FY27.

Q2 What percentage of India's total power generation in Q2 FY27 came from non-fossil sources?

• A33%Correct
• B25%
• C50%
• D40%

Explanation Non-fossil sources, including renewables, hydropower, and nuclear, accounted for around 33% of total generation in Q2 FY27.

Q3 Which of the following is NOT included in India's non-fossil power sources as per the report?

• ACoalCorrect
• BRenewables
• CHydropower
• DNuclear energy

Explanation Coal is a fossil fuel and is not included in the non-fossil power sources category.

Q1 What has the Ministry of External Affairs of India reiterated about Ladakh?

• AIt is an integral and inalienable part of IndiaCorrect
• BIt is a disputed territory under negotiation
• CIt is a separate country
• DIt is under joint administration with China

Explanation The MEA spokesperson clearly stated that Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India.

Q2 Who is the MEA spokesperson that reaffirmed Ladakh's status as part of India?

• ARandhir JaiswalCorrect
• BS. Jaishankar
• CRajnath Singh
• DNarendra Modi

Explanation Randhir Jaiswal is the MEA spokesperson who made the statement regarding Ladakh.

Q3 What was India's response to China's remarks on Ladakh?

• AChina’s denial cannot change the factsCorrect
• BIndia agreed to discuss the issue
• CIndia accepted China's claim
• DIndia remained silent

Explanation India stated that China’s denial cannot change the facts about Ladakh's status.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the Governor of Karnataka, becoming the state's second woman Governor?

• ASudha YadavCorrect
• BArlekar
• CO.P. Mathur
• DBraj Mohan Ram

Explanation Sudha Yadav has been appointed as the Governor of Karnataka and is the second woman to hold this position in the state.

Q2 Which of the following states got a new full-time Governor named Arlekar?

• ATamil NaduCorrect
• BKerala
• COdisha
• DSikkim

Explanation Arlekar has been appointed as the new full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu.

Q3 Who has been appointed as the Governor of Sikkim in the recent gubernatorial appointments?

• ADushyant GautamCorrect
• BDhal Singh Bisen
• CBraj Mohan Ram
• DO.P. Mathur

Explanation Former BJP general secretary Dushyant Gautam has been appointed as the Governor of Sikkim.

Q1 What is the main issue raised in the PIL filed in the Supreme Court?

• AChallenge to the Special Summary Revision (SIR) exerciseCorrect
• BDemand for new election dates
• CRequest to increase voter age limit
• DPetition to disband the Election Commission

Explanation The PIL challenges the Special Summary Revision (SIR) exercise in the Supreme Court.

Q2 Who is the Chief Election Commissioner whose resignation is being sought by the Opposition?

• ASunil Arora
• BGyanesh KumarCorrect
• CSushil Chandra
• DRajiv Kumar

Explanation The Opposition is seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Q3 Which political bloc's protests have joined thousands opposing the SIR exercise?

• ANDA bloc
• BINDIA blocCorrect
• CLeft Front
• DBJP-led coalition

Explanation Thousands have joined the INDIA bloc's protests against the SIR exercise.

Q1 What specific price regulation did the Supreme Court question the Centre about?

• A30% cap on trade margins for specified cancer drugsCorrect
• BBan on all medicine exports
• CFixed prices for all medicines
• DSubsidies for cancer treatment

Explanation The Supreme Court questioned the Centre's decision to impose a 30% cap on trade margins specifically for certain cancer drugs.

Q2 Which judicial figures formed the bench that questioned the Centre's decision on trade margin caps?

• AJustices Vikram Nath and Sandeep MehtaCorrect
• BJustices Ranjan Gogoi and D.Y. Chandrachud
• CJustices N.V. Ramana and U.U. Lalit
• DJustices Dipak Misra and Rohinton Fali Nariman

Explanation The bench comprised Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.

Q3 What broader issue did the Supreme Court bench raise regarding the Centre's drug price regulation?

• AWhy similar scrutiny is not extended to other medicinesCorrect
• BWhy cancer drugs are exempt from price caps
• CWhy the trade margin cap is set at 50%
• DWhy only generic drugs are regulated

Explanation The bench sought to know why price regulation scrutiny was not extended to medicines other than cancer drugs.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the new Governor of Tamil Nadu in 2026?

• ARajendra ArlekarCorrect
• BOm Prakash Mathur
• CR V Arlekar
• DDroupadi Murmu

Explanation Rajendra Arlekar was appointed as the new Governor of Tamil Nadu as per the official announcement.

Q2 Which Governor was appointed to Kerala replacing Rajendra Arlekar?

• AOm Prakash MathurCorrect
• BR V Arlekar
• CDroupadi Murmu
• DRajendra Arlekar

Explanation Om Prakash Mathur, the Governor of Sikkim, was appointed as the new Governor of Kerala replacing Arlekar.

Q3 Who issued the communique announcing the new Governors for six states in 2026?

• ARashtrapati BhavanCorrect
• BPrime Minister's Office
• CMinistry of Home Affairs
• DSupreme Court of India

Explanation The Rashtrapati Bhavan issued the communique announcing the new Governors.

Q1 Which metro link did Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay urge PM Modi to fast-track?

• ABengaluru-Hosur metro linkCorrect
• BChennai Metro Phase III
• CCoimbatore Metro Rail project
• DMadurai Metro Rail project

Explanation The CM specifically urged PM Modi to fast-track the Bengaluru-Hosur metro link.

Q2 Besides the Bengaluru-Hosur metro link, which other metro projects did CM Vijay request PM Modi to approve or reconsider?

• AChennai Metro Phase III and Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and MaduraiCorrect
• BOnly Chennai Metro Phase III
• COnly Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai
• DMetro Rail projects in Hosur and Bommasandra

Explanation CM Vijay requested approval for Chennai Metro Phase III and reconsideration of Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai.

Q3 What is the expected benefit of the Bengaluru-Hosur metro link according to CM Vijay?

• AIt will benefit both Tamil Nadu and KarnatakaCorrect
• BIt will benefit only Tamil Nadu
• CIt will benefit only Karnataka
• DIt will benefit Chennai city only

Explanation The CM stated that the inter-State link will benefit both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Q1 Why has Saudi Arabia extended the closure of Riyadh airport until October 17?

• ADue to Houthi drone and missile attacks penetrating air defensesCorrect
• BFor routine maintenance and upgrades
• CBecause of a natural disaster in Riyadh
• DTo host an international summit

Explanation The closure was extended due to Houthi attacks involving drones and missiles that penetrated Saudi Arabia's air defense systems.

Q2 What vulnerability did the Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport expose in Saudi Arabia?

• AChallenges in intercepting mixed drone and missile attacksCorrect
• BWeakness in ground troop deployment
• CLack of cybersecurity measures
• DInadequate naval defenses

Explanation The attacks exposed challenges in Saudi Arabia's ability to intercept mixed aerial attacks involving drones and missiles.

Q3 Who was among the casualties in the Riyadh airport attack?

• AAn Indian nationalCorrect
• BA Saudi royal family member
• CA United Nations official
• DA Houthi commander

Explanation An Indian national was killed in the Riyadh airport attack, as reported.

Q1 Who did India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval speak with regarding the Gulf shipping attacks?

• AMohsen RezaeiCorrect
• BQasem Soleimani
• CEbrahim Raisi
• DHassan Rouhani

Explanation Ajit Doval spoke with Iran's Mohsen Rezaei as per the reports.

Q2 What warning did the IRGC Navy issue following the attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz?

• AAgainst merchant vessels switching off automatic identification systemsCorrect
• BAgainst fishing in the Strait of Hormuz
• CAgainst military vessels entering the Gulf
• DAgainst oil tankers docking at Iranian ports

Explanation The IRGC Navy warned merchant vessels against switching off their automatic identification systems to evade detection.

Q3 What was one of the key topics discussed between Ajit Doval and Mohsen Rezaei?

• ABilateral ties between India and IranCorrect
• BTrade agreements with China
• CClimate change policies
• DSpace cooperation

Explanation The talks focused on regional affairs and bilateral ties between India and Iran.

Q1 For what contribution was Sunil Bharti Mittal awarded France’s Legion of Honour?

• AStrengthening India-France economic tiesCorrect
• BPromoting French culture in India
• CAdvancing scientific research collaboration
• DSupporting French language education in India

Explanation Sunil Bharti Mittal was awarded the Legion of Honour for his role in deepening India-France economic ties.

Q2 Who presented Sunil Bharti Mittal with the Legion of Honour?

• AEmmanuel MacronCorrect
• BNapoleon Bonaparte
• CShah Rukh Khan
• DKiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Explanation French President Emmanuel Macron presented the Legion of Honour to Sunil Bharti Mittal.

Q3 Which of the following is true about the Legion of Honour?

• AIt was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802Correct
• BIt is exclusively awarded to French citizens
• CIt has three ranks
• DSunil Bharti Mittal is the first Indian recipient

Explanation The Legion of Honour was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 and has five ranks.

Q1 What is the key storage advantage of PopVax's PVX-001 Covid-19 vaccine?

• AIt remains stable at 2-8°C for at least nine monthsCorrect
• BIt requires storage at -70°C
• CIt can be stored at room temperature for one month
• DIt needs to be frozen at -20°C

Explanation PVX-001 is designed to remain stable at refrigerator temperatures of 2-8°C for at least nine months.

Q2 What is the primary goal of PopVax's PVX-001 vaccine?

• ATo protect against a broad range of Covid-19 variantsCorrect
• BTo cure Covid-19 after infection
• CTo replace all existing vaccines immediately
• DTo provide immunity for only the original Covid-19 strain

Explanation PVX-001 aims to protect against a broad range of Covid-19 variants.

Q3 Which stage has PopVax's PVX-001 vaccine recently entered?

• AHuman clinical trialsCorrect
• BPreclinical animal testing
• CMass production
• DRegulatory approval

Explanation PopVax has begun human clinical trials for the PVX-001 vaccine.

Q1 What is the primary purpose of the Indian Army launching 'Bharat Rice'?

• ATo improve ration quality for troops in remote areasCorrect
• BTo export rice to foreign countries
• CTo reduce the cost of army rations
• DTo promote organic farming in India

Explanation 'Bharat Rice' was launched by the Indian Army to improve the quality of rations for troops stationed in remote areas.

Q2 According to the Defence Ministry, what quality checks will 'Bharat Rice' undergo?

• AChecks for foreign matter and impuritiesCorrect
• BChecks for pesticide levels only
• CChecks for packaging durability
• DChecks for rice grain size only

Explanation The Defence Ministry stated that 'Bharat Rice' will undergo mandatory quality-control checks to ensure it is free from foreign matter and impurities.

Q3 Which of the following is ensured to be minimal in 'Bharat Rice' as per the Defence Ministry?

• ABroken, damaged, and discoloured grainsCorrect
• BWater content
• CPesticide residue
• DPackaging waste

Explanation 'Bharat Rice' will have minimal broken, damaged, and discoloured grains to maintain quality.