Daily Current Affairs 30 October 2026
Daily current affairs for 30 October 2026 — 23 verified news items across Government Schemes, International, Economy & more, with exam-angle notes, keywords…
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Government Schemes
PM Releases ₹3,000 Crore PM-KISAN Instalment for Odisha Farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a ₹3,000-crore PM-KISAN instalment for over 35.38 lakh farmers in Odisha. The instalment was released from Banaskantha in Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance was transferred directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts through direct benefit transfer (DBT), Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said. The reports on the release were published on October 30, 2026.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 How much was the PM-KISAN instalment released for beneficiaries in Odisha?
- A₹3,000 croreCorrect
- B₹35.38 crore
- C₹3,000 lakh
- D₹35.38 lakh
Explanation The reports state that ₹3,000 crore was released for Odisha beneficiaries.
Q2 How was the financial assistance transferred to the farmers’ accounts?
- AThrough direct benefit transferCorrect
- BThrough a transfer from Banaskantha
- CThrough the Chief Minister’s office
- DThrough a scheme for Gujarat farmers
Explanation The source states that assistance was transferred directly to bank accounts through direct benefit transfer.
Keralam Plans Doorstep Health Checks Through Hridayaragam Programme
Keralam’s government is set to take health checks to people’s doorsteps through ‘Hridayaragam’, according to the report headline. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan released the programme’s logo on October 29, 2026. He took part in a walkathon organised by the Health department as part of the World Stroke Day observance on that date. The source provides no further details about the programme’s coverage or implementation.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 Which programme is associated with taking health checks to people’s doorsteps in Keralam?
- AHridayaragamCorrect
- BWorld Stroke Day
- CThe Health department
- DThe walkathon
Explanation The report headline says Keralam’s government will take health checks to the doorstep through Hridayaragam.
Q2 Who released the logo of Hridayaragam?
- AK. MuraleedharanCorrect
- BThe Health department
- CThe Keralam government
- DWorld Stroke Day
Explanation The source identifies Health Minister K. Muraleedharan as the person who released the logo.
International
Bhutan Glacial Lake Burst Prompts Flood Alert in Bengal and Assam
A glacial lake outburst flood occurred on Thursday evening at Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan’s high-altitude Gasa district. The lake is situated at the source of the Mo Chhu River. Following reports of flash floods in the river’s upper reaches, an advisory warned that water levels in the Sankosh could rise suddenly in Assam’s Dhubri and West Bengal’s Alipurduar districts. West Bengal and Assam were placed on high flood alert.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 In which Bhutanese district is Shintaphu Lake situated?
- AGasa districtCorrect
- BDhubri district
- CAlipurduar district
- DAssam
Explanation Shintaphu Lake is situated in Bhutan’s high-altitude Gasa district.
Q2 Which two districts were warned of a possible sudden rise in Sankosh water levels?
- ADhubri and AlipurduarCorrect
- BGasa and Dhubri
- CAssam and Bhutan
- DAlipurduar and Gasa
Explanation The advisory warned of a possible sudden rise in the Sankosh in Assam’s Dhubri and West Bengal’s Alipurduar districts.
India Backs UNGA Resolution Calling for End to Cuba Embargo
India voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an end to the United States embargo on Cuba. The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution on October 28. The vote recorded 130 countries in favour, 17 against and 25 abstaining. The resolution’s stated call concerned the U.S. embargo on Cuba; the reported vote figures describe how countries voted on its adoption.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 How many countries voted against the resolution?
- A193
- B130
- C17Correct
- D25
Explanation The source reports 17 countries voting against the resolution.
Q2 How many countries voted in favour of the resolution?
- A25
- B193
- C17
- D130Correct
Explanation The source reports 130 countries voting in favour.
Economy
India’s Diesel Shipments Rose to 700,000 Barrels per Day in October
Diesel shipments from India reached 700,000 barrels per day in October, according to Kpler data reported by BusinessLine. The figure was higher than the 620,000 barrels per day recorded during September. The reports describe the October level as a high: Indian Express calls it a 13-month high, while BusinessLine calls it a 12-month high. Because the reports differ on the duration, this item focuses on the shipment figures and their month-to-month increase.
Source BusinessLine
Practice MCQs
Q1 According to Kpler data, how much diesel did India ship per day in October?
- A700,000 barrelsCorrect
- B620,000 barrels
- C500,000 barrels
- D800,000 barrels
Explanation The report states that shipments reached 700,000 barrels per day in October.
Q2 What was India’s reported daily diesel shipment volume during September?
- A700,000 barrels
- B620,000 barrelsCorrect
- C900,000 barrels
- D400,000 barrels
Explanation Kpler data cited in the report puts September shipments at 620,000 barrels per day.
RBI Reports September 2026 Services Trade Receipts and Payments
The Reserve Bank of India released monthly data on India’s international trade in services for September 2026. Services receipts (exports) were US$39,305 million, while payments (imports) were US$20,097 million. The corresponding growth rates over September of the previous year were 7.2% for receipts and 12.6% for payments. The RBI also presented figures for July and August 2026. Data for July–September were provisional, and the growth rates in parentheses were revised on the basis of balance of payments statistics.
Source Reserve Bank of India
Practice MCQs
Q1 What were India’s services exports (receipts) in September 2026?
- AUS$20,097 million
- BUS$38,253 million
- CUS$35,471 million
- DUS$39,305 millionCorrect
Explanation The RBI release reported September 2026 services receipts of US$39,305 million.
Q2 Which period’s services trade data did the RBI identify as provisional?
- AJuly–September 2026Correct
- BJuly–August 2026
- CAugust–September 2026
- DSeptember 2026 only
Explanation The release states that data for July–September are provisional.
Karnataka Cabinet Approves ₹8 Per-Litre Milk Price Hike From November 1
Karnataka’s Cabinet has decided to raise the price of milk by ₹8 per litre from November 1. The decision follows protests by milk producers and demands from cooperatives for higher payments amid a crisis faced by farmers. The reports also note that the previous milk-price increase was ₹4 per litre in April 2025, while an earlier increase was made in June 2024.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 By how much did Karnataka decide to raise the price of milk per litre?
- A₹2
- B₹4
- C₹6
- D₹8Correct
Explanation The reports state that Karnataka decided to raise the milk price by ₹8 per litre.
Q2 From which date was Karnataka’s milk-price increase scheduled to take effect?
- AOctober 1
- BNovember 1Correct
- CDecember 1
- DJanuary 1
Explanation The reported increase was scheduled to take effect from November 1.
Government Releases Voluntary Data-Sharing Framework for the Power Sector
The government has released a voluntary data-sharing framework for the power sector. The framework addresses the sharing of datasets while providing for the protection of sensitive data. Datasets designated as non-shareable by the data issuer entity remain outside the framework’s scope. The source identifies no further details about the framework’s implementation, participating entities or specific datasets. The release was reported on October 29, 2026.
Source BusinessLine
Practice MCQs
Q1 For which sector did the government release the voluntary data-sharing framework?
- APower sectorCorrect
- BAgriculture sector
- CTelecommunications sector
- DHealthcare sector
Explanation The source describes the framework as being for the power sector.
Q2 Which datasets remain outside the framework’s scope?
- ADatasets designated as non-shareable by the data issuer entityCorrect
- BAll datasets held by government entities
- CDatasets used for power generation
- DDatasets published by the framework’s users
Explanation The source states that datasets designated as non-shareable by the data issuer entity remain outside the framework’s scope.
Factory Output Growth Slows to 6.7% in September
Factory output growth slowed to 6.7 per cent in September, according to the source. Mining contracted by 6.2 per cent, which the source linked to the late monsoon. The broader slowdown in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was attributed to base effects and GST 2.0 adjustments. The report thus points to separate factors for the mining contraction and the wider IIP slowdown.
Source BusinessLine
Practice MCQs
Q1 What was the factory output growth rate reported for September?
- A6.7 per centCorrect
- B6.2 per cent
- CBase effects
- DGST 2.0 adjustments
Explanation The source reports that factory output growth slowed to 6.7 per cent in September.
Q2 Which factor did the source link to the contraction in mining?
- ABase effects
- BLate monsoonCorrect
- CGST 2.0 adjustments
- DBroader IIP slowdown
Explanation The source states that mining contracted 6.2 per cent due to the late monsoon.
India Seeks Further Talks on UK CBAM Before January 1 Rollout
A BusinessLine report dated October 28, 2026, says India is seeking further talks ahead of the UK’s January 1 carbon tax rollout under the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The report states that the UK will not exempt free trade agreement partners such as India. It also says recognition of India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) is subject to various conditions. The report does not specify those conditions.
Source BusinessLine
Practice MCQs
Q1 According to the report, which partners will not receive exemptions under the UK CBAM?
- AFree trade agreement partners such as IndiaCorrect
- BCCTS participants
- CThe United Kingdom
- DBusinessLine
Explanation The report says there are no exemptions for FTA partners like India.
Q2 According to the report, recognition of India’s CCTS is subject to what?
- AAutomatic approval
- BVarious conditionsCorrect
- CAn FTA exemption
- DA change to the January 1 rollout date
Explanation The source states that CCTS recognition is subject to various conditions.
Banking
RBI Reports September Lending Rates and October MCLR for Scheduled Banks
The Reserve Bank of India reported lending and deposit rate data for scheduled commercial banks (SCBs), excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks, received during October 2026. The weighted average lending rate on outstanding rupee loans remained at 8.96 per cent in September 2026, unchanged from August. The rate on fresh rupee loans declined to 8.51 per cent in September from 8.61 per cent in August. The one-year median MCLR declined to 8.55 per cent in October 2026.
Source Reserve Bank of India
Practice MCQs
Q1 What was the WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs in September 2026?
- A8.96 per centCorrect
- B8.51 per cent
- C8.61 per cent
- D8.55 per cent
Explanation The source states that the WALR on outstanding rupee loans remained at 8.96 per cent in September 2026.
Q2 What was the WALR on fresh rupee loans of SCBs in September 2026?
- A8.96 per cent
- B8.51 per centCorrect
- C8.61 per cent
- D8.55 per cent
Explanation The WALR on fresh rupee loans declined to 8.51 per cent in September 2026 from 8.61 per cent in August.
RBI Reports 19.1 Per Cent Year-on-Year Non-Food Credit Growth
The Reserve Bank of India released data on sectoral deployment of bank credit for September 2026. The data were collected from 41 select scheduled commercial banks, which together account for about 95 per cent of total non-food credit by all scheduled commercial banks. Non-food bank credit grew by 19.1 per cent year-on-year as on the fortnight ended September 30, 2026. The corresponding growth during the previous year’s comparison fortnight, October 3, 2025, was 11.2 per cent.
Source Reserve Bank of India
Practice MCQs
Q1 What was the year-on-year growth in non-food bank credit as on the fortnight ended September 30, 2026?
- A19.1 per centCorrect
- B11.2 per cent
- C95 per cent
- D41 per cent
Explanation The RBI reported year-on-year non-food bank credit growth of 19.1 per cent as on September 30, 2026.
Q2 How many select scheduled commercial banks contributed data for the September 2026 sectoral deployment release?
- A30 banks
- B41 banksCorrect
- C95 banks
- D2026 banks
Explanation The data were collected from 41 select scheduled commercial banks.
RBI Addresses Lead Bank Responsibilities After Delhi District Reorganisation
The Reserve Bank of India issued a communication dated October 26, 2026, titled “Re-organisation of districts in the NCT of Delhi – Assignment and Review of Lead Bank Responsibility.” It was addressed to the chairmen, managing directors and chief executive officers of the concerned lead banks. The RBI communication refers to the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi’s Gazette notification of December 25, 2025, which formed three new districts: Old Delhi, Central North and Outer North. The available source does not specify further changes to lead bank assignments.
Source Reserve Bank of India
Practice MCQs
Q1 Which three new districts does the source say were formed in the NCT of Delhi?
- AOld Delhi, Central North and Outer NorthCorrect
- BOld Delhi, Shahdara and Outer North
- CCentral North, Shahdara and Outer North
- DOld Delhi, Central North and Shahdara
Explanation The source names Old Delhi, Central North and Outer North as the three new districts formed.
Q2 What was the subject of the RBI communication dated October 26, 2026?
- AAssignment and review of Lead Bank Responsibility following district reorganisation in the NCT of DelhiCorrect
- BFormation of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
- CIssuance of a Gazette notification on December 25, 2025
- DAppointment of chairmen and chief executive officers to lead banks
Explanation The communication’s title concerns the assignment and review of Lead Bank Responsibility in connection with Delhi district reorganisation.
Supreme Court Calls for Compensation to Digital Fraud Victims When Banks Are Negligent
The Supreme Court stressed that a proposed regulatory framework should provide suitable compensation to victims when financial institutions fail in their due diligence obligations. The Court also urged banks to use transaction histories and artificial intelligence to identify suspicious transfers and prevent money from leaving accounts. The remarks concern compensation for losses linked to negligence and the role of banks in detecting and responding to suspicious digital transactions.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 When did the Supreme Court say the proposed regulatory framework should provide suitable compensation to victims?
- AWhen financial institutions fail in their due diligence obligationsCorrect
- BWhen banks stop using transaction histories
- CWhen victims request artificial intelligence tools
- DWhen suspicious transfers are prevented
Explanation The source says the framework should provide suitable compensation where financial institutions fail in their due diligence obligations.
Q2 What did the Court urge banks to use to identify suspicious transfers?
- ATransaction histories and artificial intelligenceCorrect
- BCompensation records and regulatory frameworks
- CVictim statements and court orders
- DFinancial institution names and account balances
Explanation The source says the Court urged banks to use transaction histories and artificial intelligence to identify suspicious transfers.
Science & Tech
ISRO’s NVS-03 Mission Could Help Restore India’s NavIC System
ISRO’s NVS-03 navigation satellite is set to be carried by the GSLV-F18 rocket, scheduled to lift off at 11.51 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026. The launch is scheduled from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission could help restore the functioning of NavIC, India’s regional satellite navigation system. NavIC’s development began following the 1999 Kargil War, when the U.S. reportedly clamped down on access to GPS data.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 Which system could NVS-03 help restore?
- AGPS
- BGSLV-F18
- CNavICCorrect
- DSatish Dhawan Space Centre
Explanation The mission could help restore the functioning of NavIC, India’s regional satellite navigation system.
Q2 From which centre was the GSLV-F18 launch scheduled?
- AThe Satish Dhawan Space CentreCorrect
- BThe U.S.
- CThe Kargil War
- DNavIC
Explanation The launch was scheduled from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
India Rejects Patent Application for Drug-Resistant TB Treatment
India has rejected a patent application concerning a treatment regimen for drug-resistant tuberculosis, according to the reports. The decision could open the door to greater generic competition. However, its effect on treatment costs is uncertain and will depend on drug availability, pricing and access to care. Civil society groups have urged the U.S.-based Global Alliance for TB Drug Development to withdraw related patent claims in other countries. The sources do not provide further details about the application or the grounds for its rejection.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 What could India's rejection of the patent application potentially encourage?
- AGreater generic competitionCorrect
- BWithdrawal of all patent claims worldwide
- CGuaranteed reductions in treatment costs
- DImproved access to care regardless of drug availability
Explanation The source says the decision could open the door to greater generic competition; it does not guarantee cost reductions or access.
Q2 Which group urged the U.S.-based Global Alliance for TB Drug Development to withdraw related patent claims in other countries?
- AThe Indian Patent Office
- BCivil society groupsCorrect
- CThe Global Alliance for TB Drug Development
- DGeneric drug producers
Explanation The source reports that civil society groups made this request.
Appointments
Bahram Vakil to Become Trent Chairman as Noel Tata Steps Down
Trent’s board has appointed Bahram Vakil as the company’s chairman with effect from November 12, 2026. Noel Tata will step down as Trent chairman and be appointed chairman emeritus from the same date, in recognition of his contribution to the company. The leadership transition comes as Trent reported 22% revenue growth and 25% higher net profit in the second quarter, with growth driven by store expansion and traction across its fashion brands.
Source Livemint
Practice MCQs
Q1 Who was appointed chairman of Trent?
- ABahram VakilCorrect
- BNoel Tata
- CTrent’s board
- DTata Group
Explanation Trent’s board appointed Bahram Vakil as the company’s chairman.
Q2 What designation will Noel Tata receive from November 12, 2026?
- AChief executive
- BChairman emeritusCorrect
- CManaging director
- DBoard secretary
Explanation Noel Tata will be appointed chairman emeritus from that date.
Defence
Rajnath Singh Offers India’s Counter-Terrorism Expertise to ASEAN Partners
At the 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India was ready to share its operational counter-terrorism experience with ASEAN countries and their dialogue partners. He outlined joint exercises, capacity-building programmes and intelligence sharing as ways to provide that expertise, and proposed a dedicated defence “Youth Bridge” with ASEAN countries. Singh also flagged disruptions in certain maritime trade routes and said India would continue to act as a trusted net security provider in the Indian Ocean region and the wider Indo-Pacific.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 At which meeting did Rajnath Singh offer to share India’s counter-terrorism experience?
- A13th ADMM-PlusCorrect
- BASEAN Regional Forum
- CG20 Summit
- DShanghai Cooperation Organisation
Explanation The sources state that Singh made the offer at the 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu.
Q2 What dedicated initiative did Rajnath Singh propose with ASEAN countries?
- AA defence “Youth Bridge”Correct
- BA maritime trade corridor
- CA regional intelligence agency
- DA joint naval command
Explanation Singh proposed a dedicated defence “Youth Bridge” with ASEAN countries.
Q3 What role did Singh say India would continue to play in the Indian Ocean region and wider Indo-Pacific?
- ATrusted net security providerCorrect
- BSole maritime authority
- CRegional trade regulator
- DPermanent peacekeeping force
Explanation Singh described India as a trusted net security provider in those regions.
National
Nitin Gadkari Announces 120 kmph Speed Limit on Expressways
Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced a speed limit of 120 kmph on expressways, with 20% leeway, at an event. The announcement prompted divided reactions online, including concerns about road safety. The source does not provide further details about how the leeway will be applied or when the revised limit will take effect. The announcement concerns speed regulation on expressways and the public response to the revised limit.
Source Livemint
Practice MCQs
Q1 What speed limit on expressways did Nitin Gadkari announce?
- A120 kmphCorrect
- B100 kmph
- C80 kmph
- D60 kmph
Explanation The source headline states that the announced expressway speed limit is 120 kmph.
Q2 What leeway was mentioned alongside the announced speed limit?
- A10%
- B15%
- C20%Correct
- D25%
Explanation The source headline specifies 20% leeway.
J&K High Court Rules Water Usage Charges Under 2010 Act Ultra Vires
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court declared the imposition of water usage charges under the J&K Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act, 2010, in the Union Territory to be ultra vires. The J&K government passed the Act in 2010 to generate revenue from water resources by charging for their use. The charges were intended to apply to private and public units, including companies generating electricity in the State. The report identifies the court ruling and the stated revenue purpose of the Act.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 What did the Jammu and Kashmir High Court declare ultra vires?
- AThe imposition of water usage charges under the 2010 Act in the Union TerritoryCorrect
- BThe generation of electricity by companies in the State
- CThe passage of the Act by the J&K government
- DThe use of water by public units
Explanation The report says the High Court declared the imposition of water usage charges under the 2010 Act in the Union Territory ultra vires.
Q2 What was the stated purpose of the J&K Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act, 2010?
- ATo generate revenue from water resources by charging for their useCorrect
- BTo regulate electricity generation by private companies
- CTo provide free water to public units
- DTo transfer water resources to the Union government
Explanation The source says the Act was passed to generate revenue on water resources by charging for their usage.
Sports
WPL Auction Sees Molineux and Kiran Lead Earnings, Kashvi Make History
The WPL auction report identifies Molineux and Kiran as the top earners. UP Warriorz drafted the T20 World Cup-winning captain for ₹1.10 crore, while an Indian big-hitter was bought by Capitals for ₹75 lakh. The report also says that 15-year-old Kashvi became the youngest player to make a WPL squad. These auction outcomes highlight the top earners, the stated purchase prices and Kashvi’s age-related milestone in the Women’s Premier League.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 Who was reported as the youngest to make a WPL squad?
- AMolineux
- BKiran
- CKashviCorrect
- DUP Warriorz
Explanation The report says 15-year-old Kashvi was the youngest to make a WPL squad.
Q2 Which team bought the Indian big-hitter for ₹75 lakh?
- AUP Warriorz
- BCapitalsCorrect
- CWPL
- DKashvi
Explanation The report says the Indian big-hitter was bought by Capitals for ₹75 lakh.
Environment
Cyclone Arnab Weakens as Remnant Rain Reaches Three States
Cyclone Arnab’s remnant brought rain to West Bengal, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh after the storm weakened into a depression, according to the report. The report also said a new system over the Bay was likely to head towards the Andhra coast, while 300 villages were marooned in Ganjam. These details describe the reported effects and developments associated with the cyclone and the new Bay system.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 Into what did Cyclone Arnab weaken?
- ADepressionCorrect
- BTropical storm
- CCyclonic storm
- DLow-pressure area
Explanation The report says Arnab weakened into a depression.
Q2 Which state was among those where Arnab’s remnant brought rain?
- AWest BengalCorrect
- BKerala
- CPunjab
- DRajasthan
Explanation The report names West Bengal, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh as receiving rain from Arnab’s remnant.
Reports & Indexes
Gujarat’s 29 Unrecognised Parties Reported ₹510 Crore Income in FY 2024-25
An ADR report said that 29 unrecognised parties from Gujarat recorded a combined income of ₹510 crore in FY 2024-25, the highest reported figure for that financial year in the source. The report also noted that, despite reporting thousands of crores in income and donations, RUPPs translated little of their financial strength into electoral success. The source does not provide further details on individual parties or their electoral performance.
Source The Hindu
Practice MCQs
Q1 How many unrecognised parties from Gujarat were reported to have recorded income in FY 2024-25?
- A29Correct
- B19
- C39
- D49
Explanation The source reports that 29 unrecognised parties from Gujarat recorded income.
Q2 What income did the 29 unrecognised parties from Gujarat record in FY 2024-25?
- A₹510 croreCorrect
- B₹150 crore
- C₹501 crore
- D₹5,100 crore
Explanation The source states that the parties recorded ₹510 crore in income.
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