Current Affairs Free Quiz for October 13, 2026

Q1. U.S. economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford recently won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for their empirical formula integrating household and firm behavior. This formula was developed for which specific area of economics?

Q2. According to recent data from September 2026, retail inflation in India surged to its highest level in two years, primarily driven by rising food prices. What was the recorded retail inflation rate?

Q3. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently raised its forecast for India’s GDP growth for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27), citing strong domestic demand and structural reforms. What is the new projected growth rate?

Q4. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) released its 2026 Living Planet Index, highlighting a massive drop in global wildlife populations since 1970. What is the average percentage decline reported by the index?

Q5. To reinforce the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defense manufacturing, the Indian Navy recently commissioned an indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. What is the name of this vessel?

Q6. Drawing criticism from activists over the restriction of public dissent, the Delhi Police recently denotified which iconic location as a designated protest venue, shifting demonstrations to other distant locations?

Q7. An 11,200-MW hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh is facing renewed local protests. This project is seen as a strategic push against China’s upstream damming on the Brahmaputra River. What is the name of this project?

Q8. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently launched an advanced WebGIS-based Decision Support System to boost early warnings and national disaster preparedness. This specific system is dedicated to which of the following?

Q9. Amid escalating attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz that are impacting Indian seafarers and global trade, India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval recently held talks with his counterpart from which country?

Q10. The PM GatiShakti initiative, which focuses on coordinated and data-driven infrastructure development across India, recently completed five years. How many Union Ministries does this comprehensive digital planning framework integrate?