Current Affairs 12 October 2026: Top Headlines for Government Exams

{"id": "ca-2026-10-12", "title": "Current Affairs Quiz 12 October 2026", "time": 600, "qs": [{"q": "Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu?", "o": ["IIT‑Madras campus", "Chennai city centre", "Coimbatore industrial park", "Madurai railway station"], "a": 0, "e": "The inauguration took place at the IIT‑Madras campus, where the Prime Minister laid foundation stones for the projects, highlighting the state's focus on education and infrastructure development."}, {"q": "Which state’s Chief Minister was present with PM Modi during the inauguration of projects worth over ₹13,000 crore?", "o": ["K. Palaniswami", "M. Bhupendra Rao", "C. Joseph Vijay", "N. J. Kumar"], "a": 2, "e": "Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay attended the ceremony alongside the Prime Minister, indicating cooperation between the central and state governments for the development initiatives."}, {"q": "What was the rupee’s exchange rate against the US dollar after the RBI curbs on 12 October 2026?", "o": ["96.50 per US dollar", "95.76 per US dollar", "94.20 per US dollar", "97.10 per US dollar"], "a": 1, "e": "The rupee appreciated to 95.76 per US dollar, reflecting a 1 percent rise after the Reserve Bank of India imposed market curbs, a key indicator for economic stability."}, {"q": "By how much did the rupee rise on 12 October 2026 following RBI’s market curbs?", "o": ["0.5 percent", "2 percent", "1.5 percent", "1 percent"], "a": 3, "e": "The rupee’s value increased by 1 percent, showing the immediate impact of RBI’s intervention on foreign exchange markets and investor confidence."}, {"q": "What percentage stake will Byju’s parent company hold in Aakash after the settlement?", "o": ["25 percent", "30 percent", "32 percent", "35 percent"], "a": 2, "e": "The settlement grants Byju’s parent a 32 percent stake in Aakash, strengthening its position in the ed‑tech sector and expanding its market reach."}, {"q": "Who was appointed as the head of the inquiry committee probing the MPSC student protest?", "o": ["Tukaram Mundhe", "Ramesh Patil", "Sanjay Sharma", "Anita Desai"], "a": 0, "e": "Tukaram Mundhe was named chairman of the inquiry committee, tasked with investigating the causes and handling of the MPSC protest, reflecting the government's response to examination issues."}, {"q": "What was the primary reason for appointing a new Deputy Election Commissioner on 12 October 2026?", "o": ["To replace a retiring officer", "To manage overseas voting", "To introduce new technology", "To address concerns over work hierarchy"], "a": 3, "e": "The appointment aimed to streamline the work hierarchy within the Election Commission, ensuring smoother coordination ahead of upcoming elections and improving overall efficiency."}, {"q": "Which sector(s) do the projects inaugurated by PM Modi in Tamil Nadu cover?", "o": ["Only health sector", "Various sectors including infrastructure", "Only education sector", "Only tourism sector"], "a": 1, "e": "The projects span various sectors, focusing on infrastructure development and job creation, indicating a broad-based approach to boost the state's economy."}, {"q": "On what date did the RBI curbs lead to a 1 percent rise in the rupee?", "o": ["10 October 2026", "12 October 2026", "11 October 2026", "13 October 2026"], "a": 1, "e": "The rupee’s 1 percent appreciation to 95.76 per US dollar occurred on 12 October 2026, after RBI’s market curbs, marking a notable short‑term currency movement."}, {"q": "Which Indian state’s development projects were valued at more than ₹13,000 crore?", "o": ["Kerala", "Andhra Pradesh", "Karnataka", "Tamil Nadu"], "a": 3, "e": "The projects worth over ₹13,000 crore were launched in Tamil Nadu, underscoring the state's significant investment in infrastructure and employment generation."}]}