50 Important Current Affairs MCQs with Answers & Analytical Explanations – 1 October 2026
Practice 50 important current affairs MCQs for 1 October 2026 with answers and analytical explanations. Useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence and State PSC exams.
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National & Government Affairs
1. What is the main purpose of Delhi’s newly approved Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS)?
A) Construction of new highways
B) Real-time and technology-enabled traffic management
C) Expansion of Delhi Metro
D) Replacement of public buses
Answer: B) Real-time and technology-enabled traffic management
Analytical Explanation: The ITMS will use real-time traffic data, adaptive signals, automated enforcement and integrated command-and-control systems to improve traffic management in Delhi. (Press Information Bureau)
2. What is the estimated cost approved for Delhi’s Intelligent Traffic Management System?
A) ₹789.52 crore
B) ₹1,289.52 crore
C) ₹1,789.52 crore
D) ₹2,789.52 crore
Answer: C) ₹1,789.52 crore
Analytical Explanation: The Cabinet approved ₹1,789.52 crore, including taxes, for implementation of the ITMS project by Delhi Police. (Press Information Bureau)
3. How many traffic corridors will be covered under Delhi’s ITMS project?
A) 24
B) 32
C) 42
D) 52
Answer: C) 42
Analytical Explanation: The project will cover 42 identified traffic corridors and will be implemented in three phases. (Press Information Bureau)
4. Over what period will the ITMS project be implemented?
A) 12 months
B) 18 months
C) 24 months
D) 36 months
Answer: C) 24 months
Analytical Explanation: Implementation is planned in three phases over 24 months, followed by five years of operation and maintenance. (Press Information Bureau)
5. Which organisation will provide technical support as Project Management Consultant for Delhi’s ITMS?
A) ISRO
B) C-DAC
C) DRDO
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) C-DAC
Analytical Explanation: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) will provide technical support, monitoring, validation and acceptance assistance. (Press Information Bureau)
6. How many Adaptive Traffic Control System locations are included in the Delhi ITMS?
A) 592
B) 792
C) 1,092
D) 1,292
Answer: C) 1,092
Analytical Explanation: The project includes 1,092 Adaptive Traffic Control System locations along with 1,029 enforcement locations. (Press Information Bureau)
7. Which body approved the ITMS project for Delhi?
A) RBI
B) CCEA
C) SEBI
D) Finance Commission
Answer: B) CCEA
Analytical Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the project. (Press Information Bureau)
8. Which emergency service is specifically expected to benefit from priority movement under the ITMS?
A) Postal vehicles
B) Ambulances
C) School buses
D) Tourist buses
Answer: B) Ambulances
Analytical Explanation: The system is designed to facilitate green corridors and priority movement for ambulances and other emergency vehicles. (Press Information Bureau)
9. On which date did the Prime Minister’s Office announce participation in the UPSC centenary celebrations?
A) 25 September 2026
B) 28 September 2026
C) 30 September 2026
D) 1 October 2026
Answer: C) 30 September 2026
Analytical Explanation: The PMO announced that the Prime Minister would participate in the UPSC centenary celebrations on 1 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. (Press Information Bureau)
10. The UPSC centenary celebrations are being held at which venue?
A) Vigyan Bhavan
B) Bharat Mandapam
C) Rashtrapati Bhavan
D) India Gate
Answer: B) Bharat Mandapam
Analytical Explanation: The centenary programme is scheduled at Bharat Mandapam on 1 October 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
Agriculture & Economy
11. For which marketing season did the Cabinet approve new MSPs for Rabi crops?
A) 2025–26
B) 2026–27
C) 2027–28
D) 2028–29
Answer: C) 2027–28
Analytical Explanation: The Cabinet approved increased MSPs for mandated Rabi crops for Marketing Season 2027–28. (Press Information Bureau)
12. Which Rabi crop received the highest absolute increase in MSP?
A) Wheat
B) Gram
C) Rapeseed & Mustard
D) Safflower
Answer: D) Safflower
Analytical Explanation: Safflower received the largest increase, at ₹675 per quintal. (Press Information Bureau)
13. What is the newly approved MSP for wheat for Marketing Season 2027–28?
A) ₹2,485/quintal
B) ₹2,585/quintal
C) ₹2,610/quintal
D) ₹2,710/quintal
Answer: C) ₹2,610/quintal
Analytical Explanation: Wheat MSP was increased from ₹2,585 to ₹2,610 per quintal, an increase of ₹25. (Press Information Bureau)
14. What is the MSP of safflower for Marketing Season 2027–28?
A) ₹6,215
B) ₹6,540
C) ₹7,215
D) ₹7,615
Answer: C) ₹7,215
Analytical Explanation: The Cabinet fixed safflower MSP at ₹7,215 per quintal, up ₹675 from the previous season. (Press Information Bureau)
15. Which crop received an MSP increase of ₹413 per quintal?
A) Wheat
B) Rapeseed & Mustard
C) Gram
D) Barley
Answer: B) Rapeseed & Mustard
Analytical Explanation: MSP for rapeseed and mustard increased by ₹413 per quintal, reaching ₹6,613. (Press Information Bureau)
16. What is the new MSP of lentil (Masur) for 2027–28?
A) ₹6,390
B) ₹6,990
C) ₹7,390
D) ₹7,890
Answer: C) ₹7,390
Analytical Explanation: Lentil MSP increased by ₹390 to ₹7,390 per quintal. (Press Information Bureau)
17. Which crop has an expected margin of 106% over the all-India weighted average cost of production?
A) Wheat
B) Gram
C) Barley
D) Safflower
Answer: A) Wheat
Analytical Explanation: The government stated that wheat has an expected margin of 106% over the weighted average cost of production. (Press Information Bureau)
18. Which crop has an MSP of ₹5,958 per quintal for 2027–28?
A) Gram
B) Lentil
C) Barley
D) Wheat
Answer: A) Gram
Analytical Explanation: Gram MSP has been fixed at ₹5,958 per quintal, an increase of ₹83. (Press Information Bureau)
19. How much total revenue did the Union Government receive up to August 2026?
A) ₹10,67,709 crore
B) ₹12,67,709 crore
C) ₹13,67,709 crore
D) ₹15,67,709 crore
Answer: C) ₹13,67,709 crore
Analytical Explanation: The Union Government received ₹13,67,709 crore up to August 2026, equivalent to 37.5% of the corresponding Budget Estimate for total receipts. (Press Information Bureau)
20. What was the Union Government’s total expenditure up to August 2026?
A) ₹18,77,958 crore
B) ₹20,77,958 crore
C) ₹22,77,958 crore
D) ₹24,77,958 crore
Answer: B) ₹20,77,958 crore
Analytical Explanation: Total expenditure during the period stood at ₹20,77,958 crore, or 38.9% of the corresponding Budget Estimate. (Press Information Bureau)
Industry & Manufacturing
21. Which organisation released the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024–25 results?
A) RBI
B) NITI Aayog
C) MoSPI
D) SEBI
Answer: C) MoSPI
Analytical Explanation: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the ASI 2024–25 results. (Press Information Bureau)
22. How many registered manufacturing establishments were reported in ASI 2024–25?
A) 1.67 lakh
B) 2.07 lakh
C) 2.67 lakh
D) 3.67 lakh
Answer: C) 2.67 lakh
Analytical Explanation: Registered manufacturing establishments increased to approximately 2.67 lakh in 2024–25. (Press Information Bureau)
23. By what percentage did Gross Value Added increase in the registered manufacturing sector in 2024–25?
A) 5.59%
B) 7.59%
C) 9.59%
D) 11.59%
Answer: C) 9.59%
Analytical Explanation: Manufacturing GVA increased by 9.59%, from ₹2,458.3 thousand crore to ₹2,694.2 thousand crore. (Press Information Bureau)
24. Which state had the highest number of manufacturing establishments according to ASI 2024–25?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
Analytical Explanation: Tamil Nadu reported 41,221 establishments, the highest among states, followed by Gujarat and Maharashtra. (Press Information Bureau)
25. Which state recorded the highest share of manufacturing GVA in ASI 2024–25?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Maharashtra
Analytical Explanation: Maharashtra recorded the highest state share of manufacturing GVA at 15.92%. (Press Information Bureau)
26. What was the estimated total number of persons engaged in registered manufacturing in 2024–25?
A) 1.50 crore
B) 1.96 crore
C) 2.10 crore
D) 2.50 crore
Answer: C) 2.10 crore
Analytical Explanation: Total persons engaged increased from 1.96 crore in 2023–24 to approximately 2.10 crore in 2024–25. (Press Information Bureau)
27. Which group of industries together contributed more than 45% of manufacturing GVA?
A) Textiles, leather, furniture, paper and printing
B) Basic metals, motor vehicles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food products
C) Mining, construction, transport, tourism and IT
D) Electronics, textiles, coal, cement and petroleum
Answer: B) Basic metals, motor vehicles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food products
Analytical Explanation: These five major industry groups collectively contributed more than 45% of manufacturing GVA in 2024–25. (Press Information Bureau)
28. Which state ranked first in the number of manufacturing establishments in ASI 2024–25?
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Haryana
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Analytical Explanation: Tamil Nadu had 41,221 establishments, ahead of Gujarat and Maharashtra. (Press Information Bureau)
29. By what percentage did industrial output grow in the registered manufacturing sector in 2024–25?
A) 5.81%
B) 7.81%
C) 9.81%
D) 12.81%
Answer: B) 7.81%
Analytical Explanation: ASI 2024–25 reported 7.81% growth in industrial output over the previous year. (Press Information Bureau)
30. Which five states together accounted for more than 56% of manufacturing employment?
A) Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana
C) Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi
D) Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala and Odisha
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana
Analytical Explanation: These five states together accounted for about 56% of total manufacturing employment in 2024–25. (Press Information Bureau)
International Affairs
31. Which two leaders held a telephone conversation on 30 September 2026 regarding bilateral cooperation?
A) Narendra Modi and Emmanuel Macron
B) Narendra Modi and Donald Trump
C) Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping
D) Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer
Answer: B) Narendra Modi and Donald Trump
Analytical Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed India-US cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. (Reuters)
32. Which Indian minister was visiting the United States from 29 September to 5 October 2026 for trade discussions?
A) Nirmala Sitharaman
B) S. Jaishankar
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: C) Piyush Goyal
Analytical Explanation: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was visiting the US for discussions concerning an interim arrangement and proposed bilateral trade agreement. (Reuters)
33. The G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting mentioned in the recent India-US trade discussions was being held in which U.S. state?
A) California
B) Wisconsin
C) Texas
D) Florida
Answer: B) Wisconsin
Analytical Explanation: Piyush Goyal was scheduled to participate in the G20 trade ministers’ meeting in Wisconsin. (Reuters)
34. What was India’s monsoon rainfall during June–September 2026 compared with the average?
A) 2.6% above average
B) 7.6% below average
C) 12.6% below average
D) 20.6% above average
Answer: C) 12.6% below average
Analytical Explanation: India recorded rainfall 12.6% below average during the 2026 monsoon season, according to the India Meteorological Department. (Reuters)
35. Which weather phenomenon was associated with the below-normal Indian monsoon in 2026?
A) La Niña
B) El Niño
C) Indian Ocean Dipole only
D) Polar vortex
Answer: B) El Niño
Analytical Explanation: The reported below-normal rainfall was associated with El Niño, which can contribute to drier conditions over the Indian subcontinent. (Reuters)
36. The 2026 Asian Games were held in which country?
A) China
B) South Korea
C) Japan
D) Indonesia
Answer: C) Japan
Analytical Explanation: The 20th Asian Games were held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. (Reuters)
37. How many nations and regions participated in the opening of the 2026 Asian Games?
A) 35
B) 40
C) 45
D) 50
Answer: C) 45
Analytical Explanation: The opening ceremony in Nagoya featured participation from 45 nations and regions. (Reuters)
38. How many sports were included in the 2026 Asian Games programme?
A) 39
B) 41
C) 43
D) 45
Answer: C) 43
Analytical Explanation: Athletes competed across 43 sports, with esports, teqball and virtual taekwondo among the disciplines making their debut. (Reuters)
39. How many gold medals were scheduled to be contested at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) 269
B) 319
C) 369
D) 419
Answer: C) 369
Analytical Explanation: The Games programme included 369 gold-medal events. (Reuters)
40. Which emperor formally declared the 2026 Asian Games open?
A) Emperor Akihito
B) Emperor Naruhito
C) Emperor Hirohito
D) Emperor Yoshihito
Answer: B) Emperor Naruhito
Analytical Explanation: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito formally declared the Games open during the Nagoya ceremony. (Reuters)
Sports Current Affairs
41. Who became the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games gold medal in Trap?
A) Esha Singh
B) Neeru Dhanda
C) Manu Bhaker
D) Manisha Keer
Answer: B) Neeru Dhanda
Analytical Explanation: Neeru Dhanda created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games gold in Trap. (Press Information Bureau)
42. Who won gold for India in the Trap Mixed Team event at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai
B) Neeru Dhanda and Abhinav Bindra
C) Manisha Keer and Kynan Chenai
D) Esha Singh and Kynan Chenai
Answer: A) Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai
Analytical Explanation: The pair won gold and also set an Asian Record in the final, giving India its first-ever Asian Games gold in the Trap Mixed Team event. (Press Information Bureau)
43. Which Indian trio won gold in the Men’s Compound Team archery event?
A) Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru
B) Abhishek Verma, Atanu Das and Tarundeep Rai
C) Prithika Pradeep, Jyothi Vennam and Chikitha Taniparthi
D) Ojas Deotale, Rajat Chauhan and Abhishek Verma
Answer: A) Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru
Analytical Explanation: The trio won the men’s compound team gold after a close final. (Press Information Bureau)
44. Who won gold in the Women’s Compound Team event?
A) Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi
B) Neeru Dhanda, Esha Singh and Manisha Keer
C) Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR and Vithya Ramraj
D) Pinkcy Balhara, Esha Singh and Jyothi Vennam
Answer: A) Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi
Analytical Explanation: The Indian trio secured gold in the Women’s Compound Team event at the Asian Games. (Press Information Bureau)
45. Who won gold in the Women’s 4×400m relay for India?
A) Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj
B) Hima Das, Dutee Chand, Kiran Pahal and Poovamma MR
C) Jyothi Yarraji, Hima Das, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj
D) Neeru Dhanda, Kiran Pahal, Prachi and Esha Singh
Answer: A) Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj
Analytical Explanation: The Indian quartet won gold in the Women’s 4×400m relay at the 2026 Asian Games. (Press Information Bureau)
46. Who won silver in the Men’s 10,000m event at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Gulveer Singh
B) Avinash Sable
C) Murali Sreeshankar
D) Tajinderpal Singh Toor
Answer: A) Gulveer Singh
Analytical Explanation: Gulveer Singh won silver in the men’s 10,000m after previously winning bronze during the competition. (Press Information Bureau)
47. Who won silver in the Men’s 1500m at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Gulveer Singh
B) Abhay Singh
C) Yashvir Singh
D) Rohit Yadav
Answer: A) Gulveer Singh
Analytical Explanation: Gulveer Singh won silver in the men’s 1500m, recording a personal best in the event. (Press Information Bureau)
48. Which Indian athlete won silver in Men’s Singles Squash?
A) Saurav Ghosal
B) Abhay Singh
C) Mahesh Mangaonkar
D) Ramit Tandon
Answer: B) Abhay Singh
Analytical Explanation: Abhay Singh secured the silver medal in the men’s singles squash competition at the Asian Games. (Press Information Bureau)
Important Day & Current Affairs
49. What is observed internationally on 1 October every year?
A) World Environment Day
B) International Day of Older Persons
C) World Population Day
D) International Youth Day
Answer: B) International Day of Older Persons
Analytical Explanation: The United Nations observes 1 October as the International Day of Older Persons, designated by the UN General Assembly in 1990. (United Nations)
50. What is the theme of the 2026 International Day of Older Persons?
A) Healthy Ageing for All
B) Older Persons Driving Global Action
C) The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives
D) Building an Age-Friendly World
Answer: C) The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives
Analytical Explanation: The 2026 UN observance focuses on adapting systems and policies to longer lives, with the theme “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives.” (The United Nations in Indonesia)
Quick Revision – 20 One-Liners
- Delhi ITMS Cost: ₹1,789.52 crore
- Delhi ITMS Corridors: 42
- ITMS Implementation: 24 months
- ITMS Technical Consultant: C-DAC
- ITMS Adaptive Traffic Locations: 1,092
- Rabi MSP Season: 2027–28
- Highest MSP Increase: Safflower — ₹675/quintal
- Wheat MSP: ₹2,610/quintal
- Lentil MSP: ₹7,390/quintal
- Rapeseed & Mustard MSP: ₹6,613/quintal
- ASI 2024–25 Establishments: 2.67 lakh
- ASI GVA Growth: 9.59%
- Highest Manufacturing Establishments: Tamil Nadu
- Highest State GVA Share: Maharashtra
- 2026 Asian Games Host: Japan
- Asian Games Sports: 43
- Asian Games Gold Events: 369
- First Indian Woman Individual Trap Gold: Neeru Dhanda
- International Day of Older Persons: 1 October
- 2026 Theme: The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives (Press Information Bureau)
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