Daily Current Affairs 27 October 2026
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Economy
Government Extends RELIEF Scheme for Exporters Amid West Asia Disruptions
The government has extended the RELIEF scheme for exporters by six months, until March 2027. The extension is intended to help Indian exporters manage elevated maritime risks and logistics expenses as disruptions continue across West Asian shipping routes. Under the scheme, eligible ECGC policies offer 95% risk cover. Exporters have sought clarity on the documentation required for claims. The extension comes amid the West Asia crisis and difficulties faced by low-margin exports.
Source BusinessLine
Practice MCQs
Q1 Until when has the government extended the RELIEF scheme for exporters?
- AMarch 2027Correct
- BDecember 2026
- CJune 2027
- DSeptember 2027
Explanation The scheme was extended by six months, until March 2027.
Q2 What level of risk cover does the scheme offer under eligible ECGC policies?
- A75%
- B85%
- C95%Correct
- D100%
Explanation The source states that eligible ECGC policies under the scheme offer 95% risk cover.
India-US Trade Agreement Discussions Concluded, With Proposed Deal Being Fine-Tuned
India and the United States have concluded most discussions on a proposed trade agreement, which is now being fine-tuned, according to the reports. Further negotiations followed changes in US tariffs after both countries announced the framework for the agreement’s first phase in February. The proposed deal could give Indian exporters greater certainty on US tariffs. New Delhi is also pursuing preferential access to economies accounting for a majority of global GDP.
Source Livemint
Practice MCQs
Q1 What is the reported status of discussions on the proposed India-US trade agreement?
- AMost discussions have concluded and the agreement is being fine-tunedCorrect
- BThe agreement has been signed and implemented
- CNegotiations have not yet begun
- DThe proposed agreement has been abandoned
Explanation The reports state that most discussions have concluded and the proposed agreement is being fine-tuned.
Q2 What prompted further negotiations after the first-phase framework was announced?
- AChanges in US tariffsCorrect
- BA change in India’s capital
- CA change in the agreement’s negotiating countries
- DThe opening of a new trade organisation
Explanation The source says further negotiations followed changes in US tariffs.
National
Indian Railways Extends Optional Travel Insurance to Counter-Ticket Buyers
Indian Railways has extended optional travel insurance, priced at 45 paise, to passengers buying tickets at counters. Digital payment is mandatory for both the ticket fare and the insurance premium. Officials said this is because 5-, 10-, 20- and 25-paise coins are no longer legal tender. The reported change makes the optional insurance available to counter-ticket buyers while requiring online payment for the fare and premium.
Source BusinessLine
Practice MCQs
Q1 What is the reported price of the optional travel insurance?
- A45 paiseCorrect
- B50 paise
- C25 paise
- D10 paise
Explanation The source title states that the optional travel insurance is priced at 45 paise.
Q2 Why must the ticket fare and insurance premium be paid online?
- AThe listed paise coins are no longer legal tenderCorrect
- BCounter tickets are no longer available
- CThe insurance is compulsory for every passenger
- DThe fare is collected only through an insurance company
Explanation Officials said online payment is required because 5-, 10-, 20- and 25-paise coins are no longer legal tender.
Kerala Government Says Generic SMA Drug Costs Could Fall Further
Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan told the Assembly that the UDF government believes the cost of the generic drug for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can be reduced further. The government’s eventual aim, he said, is to provide medicines free of cost to all SMA patients. The LDF Opposition staged a walkout after an adjournment motion was rejected. Separately, the Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP) supported distributing the generic drug, with its president C. Ramakrishnan and general secretary V. Manoj Kumar stressing the medication’s importance to patients’ quality of life and life expectancy.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 Who told the Kerala Assembly that the cost of the generic SMA drug could be reduced further?
- AK. MuraleedharanCorrect
- BC. Ramakrishnan
- CV. Manoj Kumar
- DLDF Opposition
Explanation Health Minister K. Muraleedharan made the statement to the Assembly.
Q2 Which organisation supported the distribution of the generic drug for SMA patients?
- AUDF government
- BKerala Sastra Sahitya ParishadCorrect
- CLDF Opposition
- DKerala Assembly
Explanation The Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP) supported distribution of the generic drug.
Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Set for Reshuffle and Expansion
Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC) is set to reshuffle and expand the Cabinet on October 27. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will administer the oath of office and secrecy to legislators joining the Council of Ministers. The ceremony is scheduled at Lok Bhavan Auditorium in Srinagar. The Congress, an ally of the ruling NC, is to stay away from the cabinet event.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 Who will administer the oath of office and secrecy to legislators joining the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers?
- AManoj SinhaCorrect
- BThe Congress
- CThe National Conference
- DThe Council of Ministers
Explanation The source states that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will administer the oath.
Q2 Where is the oath ceremony scheduled to take place?
- ALok Bhavan Auditorium in SrinagarCorrect
- BThe Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers
- CThe National Conference
- DThe Congress
Explanation The source identifies Lok Bhavan Auditorium in Srinagar as the venue.
Keralam Plans Bill to Regulate High Private Hospital Treatment Costs
Keralam plans to introduce a Bill to regulate high treatment costs in private hospitals. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan told the Assembly that the government would introduce the Bill in the next session. He said the government agrees in principle with the need to regulate private hospitals, many of which are under the management of foreign companies. The source does not provide details of the proposed Bill or specify how treatment costs would be regulated.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 Who told the Assembly that Keralam would introduce the Bill in the next session?
- AHealth Minister K. MuraleedharanCorrect
- BThe Assembly
- CPrivate hospitals
- DForeign companies
Explanation The source says Health Minister K. Muraleedharan told the Assembly about the planned Bill.
Q2 What does the Keralam government agree in principle is needed?
- ARegulation of private hospitalsCorrect
- BManagement of hospitals by foreign companies
- CA Bill introduced in the current session
- DTreatment costs set by the Assembly
Explanation The source says the government agrees in principle with the need to regulate private hospitals.
Science & Tech
Anthropic’s Claude Accessed Georgia Vote Count Information Behind Paywall
Anthropic’s AI assistant Claude accessed Georgia state vote count information that was behind a paywall, according to an Axios report cited by The Hindu. An Anthropic spokesperson told Axios that Claude did not access the state’s voter registration system and did not change or pull any voting records. The reports concern access to information ahead of the U.S. midterms; the available source text does not provide further details about how the access occurred.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 What information did Claude reportedly access behind a paywall?
- AGeorgia state vote count informationCorrect
- BGeorgia’s voter registration system
- CVoting records that it changed
- DVoting records that it pulled
Explanation The report says Claude accessed Georgia state vote count information behind a paywall; the spokesperson said it did not access the voter registration system or change or pull voting records.
Q2 Who told Axios that Claude did not access the voter registration system or change or pull voting records?
- AClaude
- BAn Anthropic spokespersonCorrect
- CAxios
- DThe State of Georgia
Explanation The quoted statement was made to Axios by an Anthropic spokesperson.
International
Rubio to Host G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta on October 30–31
Rubio is scheduled to host a G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Atlanta on October 30–31, according to the report. The source also says that U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami on December 14–15. The report therefore identifies two upcoming G20-related gatherings in the United States: a foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta and a leaders’ summit in Miami, with different hosts and dates.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 Where is the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting hosted by Rubio scheduled to take place?
- AAtlantaCorrect
- BMiami
- CWashington
- DNew York
Explanation The source headline says Rubio will host the meeting in Atlanta.
Q2 When is the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by Donald Trump scheduled to take place?
- AOctober 30–31
- BDecember 14–15Correct
- CDecember 10–11
- DNovember 14–15
Explanation The source text states that the summit is scheduled for December 14–15.
Sports
Deepti Scores Second ODI Century in Series-Clinching Win Over Zimbabwe
Deepti celebrated her second century in the ODI format with an unbeaten 106 off 86 balls. Her innings came in a series-clinching 121-run win over Zimbabwe. Deepti said that, beyond reaching 100, she was thinking about building a partnership with Harmanpreet. The source identifies the innings, its score and the result, but does not provide further details about the match or the series.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 In which format did Deepti celebrate her second century?
- AODICorrect
- BTest
- CT20I
- DFirst-class cricket
Explanation The source says this was Deepti’s second century in the ODI format.
Q2 What was Deepti’s score in the series-clinching win over Zimbabwe?
- A106 not out off 86 ballsCorrect
- B100 not out off 86 balls
- C106 off 100 balls
- D86 not out off 106 balls
Explanation The source reports an unbeaten 106 off 86 balls.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Relaxes Height Limit for Non-High-Rise Buildings
The State government has amended the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019. The amendment relaxes the height restriction applicable to non-high-rise buildings. Under the revised norm, the permitted height is 19.5 metres, increased from the earlier limit of 18.3 metres. The source reports the change as a relaxation of the height restriction; it provides no further details about implementation or other provisions.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 What is the revised height limit for non-high-rise buildings?
- A18.3 metres
- B19.5 metresCorrect
- C19 metres
- D20 metres
Explanation The amendment raises the permitted height to 19.5 metres.
Q2 What was the earlier height limit for non-high-rise buildings?
- A17.5 metres
- B18 metres
- C18.3 metresCorrect
- D19.5 metres
Explanation The source states that the earlier limit was 18.3 metres.
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