Current Affairs Free Quiz for October 15, 2026

Q1. The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) recently completed five years of implementation. Which government department acts as the nodal agency for coordinating this initiative?

Q2. India hosted the first-ever BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, concluding with the unanimous adoption of the ‘Delhi Declaration’. Which of the following initiatives was approved during this meeting?

Q3. Lakshadweep was recently declared India’s first 100% literate Union Territory under a centrally sponsored scheme designed for adult learners who missed formal schooling. What is the name of this scheme?

Q4. The Technology Development Board (TDB) signed an agreement to provide Rs 86 crore in financial support to Peptris Technologies for the “VIGOR” project. What is the primary objective of this project?

Q5. The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) recently launched three new insurance plans named ‘New Jeevan Dhara-II’, ‘Health Shield’, and ‘New Cancer Cover’. What type of plan is ‘New Jeevan Dhara-II’?

Q6. In October 2026, Business Monitor International (BMI), a unit of Fitch Solutions, raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for the Financial Year 2026–27 (FY27). What is the new projected growth rate?

Q7. Adani Enterprises Limited recently signed an agreement with the US manufacturing firm Jabil Inc. to establish a 50:50 Joint Venture. What will this new venture manufacture in India?

Q8. ‘Ambaji Mohanthal’, a traditional sweet made from gram flour, sugar, and ghee, recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This famous temple offering belongs to which state?

Q9. The West Bengal Cabinet approved the ‘Bhagini Nivedita Scheme’ to provide a total financial assistance of Rs 50,000 over three years. Who are the intended beneficiaries of this scheme?

Q10. World Standards Day is observed annually on October 14. What was the official theme for World Standards Day in 2026?