Current Affairs 13 October 2026: Top Headlines for Government Exams

{"id": "ca-2026-10-13", "title": "Current Affairs Quiz 13 October 2026", "time": 600, "qs": [{"q": "Which two countries signed an agreement on 13 October 2026 to expand defence industrial cooperation?", "o": ["India and Czech Republic", "India and Switzerland", "India and Bangladesh", "India and United Kingdom"], "a": 0, "e": "On 13 October 2026, India and the Czech Republic signed a pact to deepen defence industrial ties, covering joint research, production and technology transfer in the defence sector."}, {"q": "How many infrastructure projects were recommended for approval under the PM GatiShakti programme on 13 October 2026?", "o": ["Around 250", "Exactly 350", "More than 400", "About 150"], "a": 2, "e": "The government recommended approval for more than 400 projects worth Rs 20.23 lakh crore, aiming to speed up roads, railways, ports and other critical assets across India."}, {"q": "What is the total value of the projects inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai on 13 October 2026?", "o": ["Rs 10,000 crore", "Over Rs 13,000 crore", "Rs 8,500 crore", "Rs 5,000 crore"], "a": 1, "e": "Prime Minister Modi opened a series of development projects in Chennai valued at over Rs 13,000 crore, covering infrastructure, health, education and industry to boost growth in the south."}, {"q": "Which Swiss leader completed a three‑day state visit to India and attended the 2nd India‑EFTA Prosperity Summit?", "o": ["Alain Berset", "Ueli Maurer", "Simonetta Sommaruga", "Guy Parmelin"], "a": 3, "e": "Swiss President Guy Parmelin concluded his three‑day state visit on 13 October 2026, meeting Indian leaders and participating in the 2nd India‑EFTA Prosperity Summit in New Delhi."}, {"q": "What is the budget of the DRISHTI project approved for GIS‑based property records in Delhi’s unauthorised colonies?", "o": ["Rs 75‑crore", "Rs 50‑crore", "Rs 65‑crore", "Rs 100‑crore"], "a": 2, "e": "The Union Government approved the DRISHTI project with a budget of Rs 65‑crore to create GIS‑based digital property records for residents of unauthorised colonies in Delhi."}, {"q": "How many Indian languages will the new DST multilingual portals support, as launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh?", "o": ["22", "18", "20", "24"], "a": 0, "e": "The DST portals, powered by the BHASHINI platform, will present scientific content in 22 Indian languages, making research information accessible to a wider audience."}, {"q": "What type of vessel is INS Mangrol (P82) that was commissioned by the Indian Navy on 13 October 2026?", "o": ["Amphibious assault ship", "Aircraft carrier", "Guided‑missile destroyer", "Anti‑submarine warfare shallow water craft"], "a": 3, "e": "INS Mangrol (P82) is an indigenously built anti‑submarine warfare shallow water craft, enhancing the navy's ability to detect and neutralise submarines in coastal zones."}, {"q": "Which BIMSTEC meeting was held for the first time in New Delhi on 13 October 2026?", "o": ["Finance Ministers' Meeting", "Home Ministers' Meeting", "Foreign Ministers' Meeting", "Prime Ministers' Meeting"], "a": 1, "e": "The inaugural BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting took place in New Delhi, where ministers from the eight member countries approved a joint declaration outlining cooperation priorities."}, {"q": "Under which programme were the 400+ infrastructure projects recommended for approval?", "o": ["PM Awas Yojana", "PM GatiShakti", "PM Kisan", "PM Street Vendor's Act"], "a": 1, "e": "The projects were listed under the PM GatiShakti programme, aiming to fast‑track development of critical infrastructure like roads, railways and ports across the nation."}, {"q": "The DRISHTI project for Delhi falls under which central scheme?", "o": ["PM‑Awas Yojana", "PM‑GatiShakti", "PM‑Kisan", "PM‑UDAY"], "a": 3, "e": "DRISHTI is part of the PM‑UDAY programme, focusing on using GIS technology to create accurate digital property records for unauthorised colonies in Delhi."}]}