Current Affairs 15 October 2026: Top Headlines for Government Exams

{"id": "ca-2026-10-15", "title": "Current Affairs Quiz 15 October 2026", "time": 600, "qs": [{"q": "What is the maximum range of the upgraded Fatah‑II missile tested by Pakistan on 13 October 2026?", "o": ["400 kilometres", "350 kilometres", "300 kilometres", "450 kilometres"], "a": 0, "e": "The extended‑range version of the Fatah‑II missile can strike targets up to 400 kilometres, as confirmed by the test‑launch on 13 October 2026."}, {"q": "When did the Indian Navy finish its first command term of Combined Task Force 154?", "o": ["10 October 2026", "12 October 2026", "14 October 2026", "16 October 2026"], "a": 2, "e": "The Indian Navy wrapped up its inaugural command stint of CTF‑154 on 14 October 2026 after leading the task force since February 2026."}, {"q": "Which two organisations signed an exclusive agreement to produce 155 mm artillery fuzes in India?", "o": ["Bharat Dynamics Limited and Munitions India Limited", "Sigma Advanced Systems Limited and Munitions India Limited", "Sigma Advanced Systems Limited and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited", "Bharat Electronics Limited and Munitions India Limited"], "a": 1, "e": "Sigma Advanced Systems Limited and the state‑run Munitions India Limited signed the exclusive deal to set up indigenous production of 155 mm artillery fuzes."}, {"q": "Where will the defence drone hub, a joint initiative of IIT Kanpur and the Ministry of Defence, be located?", "o": ["Delhi, Delhi", "Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh", "Kanpur, Maharashtra", "Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh"], "a": 3, "e": "The hub will be set up in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, aiming to develop indigenous drone technology and reduce imports."}, {"q": "How many Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters are to be upgraded under the PM‑SETU programme in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh?", "o": ["7", "11", "9", "13"], "a": 2, "e": "The Ministry of Skill Development signed an agreement to modernise nine ITI clusters in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh under the PM‑SETU programme."}, {"q": "What is the total investment announced for upgrading the ITI clusters in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh?", "o": ["Rs 440 crore", "Rs 340 crore", "Rs 540 crore", "Rs 640 crore"], "a": 0, "e": "The upgrade of the nine ITI clusters will be carried out with an investment of about Rs 440 crore."}, {"q": "How many fund managers were disclosed in the first cohort of the Research, Development and Innovation Fund?", "o": ["15", "17", "21", "19"], "a": 3, "e": "The inaugural batch of the fund includes 19 second‑level fund managers, as announced in October 2026."}, {"q": "What is the total amount pledged by the Research, Development and Innovation Fund for supporting AIFs and research organisations?", "o": ["Rs 6,131 crore", "Rs 7,131 crore", "Rs 8,131 crore", "Rs 9,131 crore"], "a": 1, "e": "The fund pledged a total of Rs 7,131 crore to support 14 Alternative Investment Funds and five specialised research organisations."}, {"q": "Since which month in 2026 has the Indian Navy been leading Combined Task Force 154 before handing over on 14 October 2026?", "o": ["January", "February", "March", "April"], "a": 1, "e": "India took over the command of CTF‑154 in February 2026 and completed its first seven‑month stint on 14 October 2026."}, {"q": "Which sector will benefit from the partnership between IIT Kanpur and the Ministry of Defence announced on 14 October 2026?", "o": ["Naval shipbuilding", "Cybersecurity", "Missile development", "Defence drone manufacturing"], "a": 3, "e": "The agreement focuses on creating a defence drone hub to manufacture critical parts domestically, boosting indigenous drone technology."}]}