Current Affairs 9 October 2026: Top Headlines for Government Exams

{"id": "ca-2026-10-09", "title": "Current Affairs Quiz 9 October 2026", "time": 600, "qs": [{"q": "Which two organisations pledged $200 million for the Phoenix Species Project?", "o": ["Re:wild and Bezos Earth Fund", "World Wildlife Fund and Bezos Earth Fund", "UNEP and Re:wild", "Greenpeace and World Bank"], "a": 0, "e": "The news states that Re:wild together with the Bezos Earth Fund announced a pledge of 200 million dollars to support the Phoenix Species Project, aiming to revive 100 species."}, {"q": "How many species does the Phoenix Species Project aim to revive?", "o": ["50", "75", "100", "150"], "a": 2, "e": "The project targets the revival of 100 species that are either critically endangered or already extinct in the wild, as mentioned in the announcement on 9 October 2026."}, {"q": "Where was the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX‑2026) conducted?", "o": ["Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh", "Paradip, Odisha", "Kochi, Kerala", "Mumbai, Maharashtra"], "a": 1, "e": "The Indian Coast Guard held SAREX‑2026 in the waters off Paradip, Odisha, involving ships, aircraft and rescue teams, and observers from 30 nations."}, {"q": "How many nations observed the SAREX‑2026 exercise?", "o": ["15", "20", "25", "30"], "a": 3, "e": "The drill saw participation of observers from 30 nations, highlighting India's maritime safety capabilities and international cooperation."}, {"q": "Which Indian pilot was selected to receive Israel's highest civilian bravery award?", "o": ["Ravi Kumar", "Amit Singh", "Smit Machchhar", "Neeraj Sharma"], "a": 2, "e": "The news reports that Indian aviator Smit Machchhar will be honoured with Israel's highest civilian bravery award, a rare recognition for an Indian pilot."}, {"q": "What GST rate was proposed for electric vehicle transport and rental services?", "o": ["5%", "0%", "12%", "18%"], "a": 0, "e": "The GST Council recommended a reduced GST rate of 5% for services related to electric vehicle-based transport and rental to make them more affordable."}, {"q": "Over how many years will the $200 million be utilized for the Phoenix Species Project?", "o": ["Three years", "Four years", "Six years", "Five years"], "a": 3, "e": "The funding of 200 million dollars will be used over a five‑year period to help revive the targeted 100 species across 30 nations."}, {"q": "Which Indian state hosted the SAREX‑2026 exercise?", "o": ["Tamil Nadu", "Odisha", "West Bengal", "Gujarat"], "a": 1, "e": "The exercise was conducted in the waters off Paradip, which lies in the state of Odisha, showcasing the state's strategic maritime location."}, {"q": "What is the main purpose of the GST Council's proposal for EV services?", "o": ["To increase revenue", "To encourage EV usage", "To discourage EV usage", "To tax foreign EV companies"], "a": 1, "e": "The proposal aims to encourage the use of electric vehicles by making transport and rental services more affordable through a lower GST rate of 5%."}, {"q": "How many nations are involved in the Phoenix Species Project's recovery effort?", "o": ["10", "20", "40", "30"], "a": 3, "e": "The recovery effort will span 30 nations, aiming to restore the 100 targeted species to their natural habitats and curb biodiversity loss."}]}