Current Affairs 20 October 2026: Top Headlines for Government Exams

{"id": "ca-2026-10-20", "title": "Current Affairs Quiz 20 October 2026", "time": 600, "qs": [{"q": "When did the India‑New Zealand Free Trade Agreement become effective?", "o": ["20 October 2026", "15 October 2026", "1 November 2026", "31 December 2026"], "a": 0, "e": "The agreement started on 20 October 2026, giving duty‑free entry for India on 8,284 tariff lines and new visa provisions."}, {"q": "How many tariff lines will enjoy duty‑free entry for Indian goods in New Zealand under the new FTA?", "o": ["5,000", "6,500", "8,284", "10,000"], "a": 2, "e": "The deal grants duty‑free access on 8,284 tariff lines, a key benefit for Indian exporters."}, {"q": "Which new scheme did the Union Government announce on 20 October 2026?", "o": ["National Solar Farming Scheme", "Agrivoltaics Scheme", "Green Energy Credit Scheme", "Rural Solar Power Initiative"], "a": 1, "e": "The government launched a central scheme dedicated to agrivoltaics, combining solar power with agricultural land use."}, {"q": "What is the main objective of the agrivoltaics scheme?", "o": ["To replace all crops with solar panels", "To build solar farms on unused land", "To export solar equipment", "To grow crops while generating solar power"], "a": 3, "e": "The scheme aims to let farmers cultivate crops and simultaneously produce solar energy on the same land."}, {"q": "Who inaugurated the CCRAS SPARK 5.0 programme for BAMS students?", "o": ["Prof. Anil Kumar", "Dr. Ramesh Sharma", "Prof. Maneesha Kothekar", "Dr. Sushma Patel"], "a": 2, "e": "Prof. Maneesha Kothekar, Chairperson of NCISM, launched the CCRAS SPARK 5.0 programme to support Ayurveda research."}, {"q": "How many research fellowships will CCRAS SPARK 5.0 provide to BAMS undergraduates?", "o": ["300", "200", "150", "400"], "a": 0, "e": "The programme will award Rs 50,000 fellowships to 300 undergraduate BAMS students."}, {"q": "What action did the Central Consumer Protection Authority take on e‑commerce platforms on 20 October 2026?", "o": ["Suspended five platforms permanently", "Banned all sales of fireworks", "Imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on each platform", "Ordered removal of 3,940 illegal explosive listings"], "a": 3, "e": "CCPA directed seven platforms to delete 3,940 listings and sellers offering regulated explosives without permission."}, {"q": "How many e‑commerce platforms were instructed by CCPA to delete illegal explosive listings?", "o": ["5", "7", "6", "8"], "a": 1, "e": "Seven e‑commerce sites received the directive to remove the unauthorized explosive products."}, {"q": "What was the result of the Alberta referendum held on 20 October 2026?", "o": ["Alberta voted to become independent", "Alberta voted to stay in Canada", "The vote was postponed", "The result was a tie"], "a": 1, "e": "The majority chose to remain within the Canadian federation, rejecting the secession proposal."}, {"q": "Which of the following is NOT a feature of the India‑New Zealand FTA announced on 20 October 2026?", "o": ["Duty‑free entry for Indian goods on 8,284 tariff lines", "New visa rules for Indian citizens", "Enhanced market access for services", "A joint military exercise programme"], "a": 3, "e": "The agreement includes trade and visa benefits, but no mention of a joint military exercise programme."}]}