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Current Affairs 30 & 31 October 2026

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (30 & 31 October 2026)
1. What is the total outlay of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY)?
[A] ₹5,000 crore
[B] ₹7,395.55 crore
[C] ₹10,000 crore
[D] ₹12,500 crore
Answer: B
2. Ayushman Vay Vandana initiative primarily provides healthcare coverage to citizens aged:
[A] 60 years and above
[B] 65 years and above
[C] 70 years and above
[D] 75 years and above
Answer: C
3. The ESIC New Amnesty Scheme 2025 has been extended until which date?
[A] 31 October 2026
[B] 30 November 2026
[C] 31 December 2026
[D] 31 March 2027
Answer: C
4. India Post signed an MoU with which organisation to expand doorstep KYC services?
[A] LIC
[B] UTI Mutual Fund
[C] SEBI
[D] NABARD
Answer: B
5. The Union Cabinet approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme with an outlay of:
[A] ₹5,000 crore
[B] ₹7,500 crore
[C] ₹10,000 crore
[D] ₹15,000 crore
Answer: C
30 & 31 October 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Which butterfly has been selected as the proposed first official state butterfly of Chhattisgarh? – Orange Oakleaf
2. The 11th edition of the India–Indonesia joint Special Forces exercise GARUDA SHAKTI 2026 began in which country? – Indonesia
3. Which new flowering plant species was documented in Manas National Park, Assam? – Osbeckia assamensis
4. The first global coral reef assessment under the Red List of Ecosystems was released by: – IUCN
5. Who announced her early resignation as President of the European Central Bank (ECB) in October 2026? – Christine Lagarde
Important Current Affairs 30 & 31 October 2026
- ISRO: Which navigation satellite was successfully launched on 31 October 2026? — NVS-03, to strengthen India’s NavIC navigation system.
- IAF: Who has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force? — Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia.
- Wrestling: Who became the first Indian woman to win gold at the Senior World Wrestling Championships? — Manisha Bhanwala, in the 59 kg category.
- Cricket: Who became the first Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 Internationals? — Arshdeep Singh.
- Indian Railways: Which new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is scheduled to be flagged off on 31 October? — Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express.
- Census 2027: When is the nationwide population census scheduled to begin? — 25 January 2027.
- Bharat Parv 2026: Who inaugurated Bharat Parv 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat? — Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- International: In which US state was a life-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled on 29 October 2026? — North Dakota.
- Economy: Until which date has India extended duty-free cotton imports? — 31 December 2026.
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Conclusion
Current events play a crucial role in preparing for the NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and UPSC exams. Important topics to focus on include international relations, defence advancements, economic growth, space exploration, and environmental issues. Being well-informed about these subjects can significantly boost your performance in competitive exams. Additionally, students can download the Target Defence Academy Mobile App to access the October 2026 Current Affairs, ensuring they stay up to date and ready for upcoming challenges.

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