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According to details released in October 2026, from which date will the Khelo Rajasthan Games begin at the gram panchayat level?
Answer: (1) 1 December 2026
Explanation
The Khelo Rajasthan Games begin on 1 December 2026 and run in three phases up to September 2027, from gram panchayat to state level. Traditional games such as satoliya are included.
In October 2026, Prof. Shiv Singh Sarangdevot was appointed Kulguru (Vice-Chancellor) of which university of Rajasthan?
Answer: (2) Govind Guru Tribal University, Banswara
Explanation
On 17 October 2026, Governor and Chancellor Haribhau Bagade appointed Prof. Shiv Singh Sarangdevot Kulguru of Govind Guru Tribal University, Banswara. The term is three years or until the age of 70, whichever is earlier.
In the second phase of Rajasthan's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections held on 28 October 2026, which district recorded the highest voter turnout?
Answer: (3) Banswara
Explanation
Banswara recorded 76.56%, followed by Barmer (72.08%) and Kota (71.65%), against a state average of 64.32%. Jalore had the lowest turnout (52.45%).
The Surat–Udaipur Vande Bharat Express, which made its inaugural run on 2 October 2026, has which of the following stations of Rajasthan among its stops?
Answer: (4) Dungarpur
Explanation
The train runs via Himmatnagar, Dungarpur and Zawar to Udaipur, covering the route in about 7 hours 30 minutes. It runs six days a week except Tuesday.
In the October 2026 auction for solar power with battery storage at Pugal Solar Park (Bikaner), which company quoted the lowest tariff of Rs 3.42 per unit?
Answer: (1) Coal India
Explanation
Coal India quoted Rs 3.42 per kWh in Lot 2, while NLC India Renewables won 1,000 MW in Lot 1 at Rs 3.53. The auction for 2,450 MW with 6,400 MWh of storage was held by Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company.
Among the 11 new chapters of the Rajasthan Foundation announced in October 2026, the new Nordic chapter is based in which city?
Answer: (2) Stockholm
Explanation
The Nordic chapter is at Stockholm; other new chapters include Raipur, Lucknow, Patna, San Francisco, Zurich, Milan and Dublin. They were announced at the Non-Resident Rajasthani dialogue in Jaipur on 16 October 2026.
What is the total outlay of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana approved by the Union Cabinet on 28 October 2026?
Answer: (3) Rs 7,395.55 crore
Explanation
The scheme has Rs 7,395.55 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31 (Central share Rs 4,869.48 crore, State share Rs 2,526.07 crore). It strengthens about 2.55 lakh panchayats and traditional local bodies.
The Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls ordered by the Election Commission in October 2026 for 17 States/UTs, including Rajasthan, has which qualifying date?
Answer: (4) 1 January 2027
Explanation
The revision, announced on 15 October 2026 for 14 States and three UTs, has 1 January 2027 as the qualifying date. Those turning eligible on 1 April, 1 July or 1 October 2027 can apply in advance.
What was the theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, observed from 26 October to 1 November 2026?
Answer: (1) Probity for Prosperity
Explanation
The 2026 theme was 'Probity for Prosperity', and the week opened with the integrity pledge on 26 October. The Central Vigilance Commission holds it in the week that includes Sardar Patel's birthday (31 October).
In October 2026, India signed the Terms of Reference to formally launch negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement with which country?
Answer: (2) Mexico
Explanation
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Mexico's Undersecretary of Foreign Trade signed the Terms of Reference in Mexico on 26 October 2026. The talks follow an understanding between PM Modi and President Claudia Sheinbaum at the G7 Summit in June 2025.
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, which adopted a joint declaration unanimously on 27 October 2026, was held in which city?
Answer: (3) New Delhi
Explanation
The Parliament of India hosted the two-day forum in New Delhi with the theme 'Fostering Parliaments for People-Centric Development'. Its declaration condemned terrorism in all forms and called for zero tolerance.
Which launch vehicle placed the navigation satellite NVS-03 of the NavIC system into orbit from Sriharikota on 30 October 2026?
Answer: (4) GSLV-F18
Explanation
GSLV-F18 lifted off at 11:51 pm from the second launch pad at Sriharikota and placed NVS-03 in its intended orbit. The satellite carries an indigenous rubidium atomic clock.
Cyclone Arnab, which made landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh in October 2026, was named from a list of names proposed by which country?
Answer: (1) Bangladesh
Explanation
The name Arnab was proposed by Bangladesh for the North Indian Ocean list of cyclone names. The very severe cyclonic storm crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on 28 October 2026.
In October 2026, Manisha Bhanwala became the first Indian woman to win gold at the senior World Wrestling Championships. In which weight category did she win it?
Answer: (2) Women's 59 kg
Explanation
She won the women's 59 kg final at Astana, beating Abigail Nette of the USA 8-6 after trailing 0-6. She is the second Indian world champion in wrestling after Sushil Kumar (2010).
At the first Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad (October 2026), India's women's team beat which team in the final?
Answer: (3) Uganda
Explanation
India's women beat Uganda 35-15, and the men beat Sri Lanka 54-20, so India won both titles. The championship ended on 31 October 2026.