Current Affairs 17 October 2026: Top Headlines for Government Exams

{"id": "ca-2026-10-17", "title": "Current Affairs Quiz 17 October 2026", "time": 600, "qs": [{"q": "How much money did the Ministry of Defence allocate for the GSAT‑7C satellite project?", "o": ["Rs 2,563 crore", "Rs 1,543 crore", "Rs 4,106 crore", "Rs 3,350 crore"], "a": 0, "e": "The contract signed on 15 October 2026 earmarked Rs 2,563 crore for the launch and development of the GSAT‑7C communication satellite, enhancing India's space‑based communication capability."}, {"q": "Which sector is NOT mentioned among the five projects inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ladakh?", "o": ["Road connectivity", "Tourism infrastructure", "Agriculture development", "Renewable energy"], "a": 2, "e": "The five Ladakh projects cover road connectivity, tourism infrastructure, renewable energy, health facilities and education. Agriculture development was not listed among them."}, {"q": "What is the total cost of the five development initiatives launched in Ladakh?", "o": ["Rs 4,106 crore", "Rs 3,350 crore", "Rs 2,563 crore", "Rs 1,543 crore"], "a": 1, "e": "Prime Minister Modi virtually inaugurated five projects in Ladakh on 15 October 2026, with a combined cost of about Rs 3,350 crore, aiming to boost the region’s economy."}, {"q": "Which Union Minister inaugurated the BIS Silver Refinery Scheme?", "o": ["Nitin Gadkari", "Narendra Modi", "Rajnath Singh", "Pralhad Joshi"], "a": 3, "e": "Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Bureau of Indian Standards Silver Refinery Scheme in October 2026, introducing a uniform hallmarking system for silver bullion and coins across India."}, {"q": "What is the primary purpose of the BIS Silver Refinery Scheme?", "o": ["To subsidize jewelry exports", "To increase gold production", "To ensure purity and boost consumer confidence in silver", "To create new silver mining licenses"], "a": 2, "e": "The scheme aims to set clear standards for silver bullion and coins, ensuring purity, enhancing consumer trust, and streamlining the silver trade throughout the country."}, {"q": "Which agreement did India approve to join in October 2026?", "o": ["Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement", "Paris Climate Agreement", "ASEAN Free Trade Area", "South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation"], "a": 0, "e": "India gave its nod to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement, allowing Indian vessels to fish in the high‑seas zones covered by the pact and potentially increase seafood output."}, {"q": "How much capital expenditure does Avaada Energy plan for its green ammonia and methanol plants?", "o": ["Rs 2,563 crore", "Rs 3,350 crore", "Rs 4,106 crore", "Rs 40,000 crore"], "a": 3, "e": "Avaada Energy announced on 17 October 2026 a capex of Rs 40,000 crore to set up green ammonia and methanol production units, using renewable energy to create low‑carbon fuels."}, {"q": "Which of the following is a component of the defence contracts signed on 15 October 2026?", "o": ["Nirbhay cruise missiles", "Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes", "BrahMos supersonic missiles", "Astra air‑to‑air missiles"], "a": 1, "e": "The Ministry of Defence allocated Rs 1,543 crore for procuring Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy, as part of the contracts signed on 15 October 2026."}, {"q": "Under which law did US President Trump lift sanctions and Russia energy tariffs on 17 October 2026?", "o": ["Patriot Act", "Graham law", "Foreign Assistance Act", "Trade Expansion Act"], "a": 1, "e": "President Trump announced the removal of sanctions and Russia energy tariffs under the Graham law, which previously allowed a 100% tariff on India, marking a shift in US‑India trade dynamics."}, {"q": "What could be a likely exam question related to the MoD contracts signed on 15 October 2026?", "o": ["Explain the history of the Varunastra torpedo", "List all Indian satellites launched in 2025", "Name the chief minister of Delhi in 2026", "Identify the two major defence projects and their allocated funds"], "a": 3, "e": "Exam setters may ask candidates to name the GSAT‑7C satellite and Varunastra torpedoes along with the exact funds of Rs 2,563 crore and Rs 1,543 crore respectively, testing knowledge of recent defence spending."}]}