Top 10 Current Affairs MCQs 28 October 2026 with Answers

Correct Answer: B — Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme

Explanation:

The Union Cabinet approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme on 28 October 2026. It has a total outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore for the period 2026–27 to 2033–34. The scheme aims to promote investment, manufacturing, innovation, skill development and exports in India’s sports goods industry.

Static GK Points:

• The scheme is associated with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• Khelo India promotes sports participation and the development of sporting talent in India.
• Make in India aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and attract investment.
• Atmanirbhar Bharat promotes self-reliance across sectors.

Correct Answer: C — ₹7,395.55 crore

Explanation:

On 28 October 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for 2026–27 to 2030–31. Its objective is to strengthen grassroots governance, improve the capacity of Panchayats and support participatory village development planning.

The approved outlay is ₹7,395.55 crore, comprising a Central share of ₹4,869.48 crore and a State share of ₹2,526.07 crore.

Static GK Points:

• Panchayati Raj institutions are associated with rural local self-government.
• The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.
• Part IX of the Constitution deals with Panchayats.
• The Eleventh Schedule contains 29 subjects that may be devolved to Panchayats.

Correct Answer: C — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Explanation:

The Union Cabinet approved the ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme on 28 October 2026. The scheme aims to reduce India’s dependence on imported shipping containers and strengthen the domestic manufacturing and maritime logistics ecosystem.

It seeks to increase India’s annual container manufacturing capacity to approximately 7.5 lakh TEUs.

Static GK Points:

• A TEU means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit, a standard measure of container capacity.
• Shipping containers are essential to international trade and multimodal transportation.
• Ports, shipping and logistics are important components of India’s trade infrastructure.
• The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways oversees major policy areas related to maritime transport.

Correct Answer: B — UNESCO

Explanation:

On 28 October 2026, India’s Ministries of Youth Affairs and Sports and Education exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding with UNESCO concerning the “Sports Values in Every Classroom Toolkit.” The initiative aims to promote clean sport values and positive sporting behaviour in classrooms.

Static GK Points:

• UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
• UNESCO was established in 1945.
• Its headquarters is in Paris, France.
• UNESCO works in education, science, culture and international cooperation.

Correct Answer: B — 3%

Explanation:

The Union Cabinet approved an additional 3% instalment of Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners, effective from 1 July 2026. The announcement increased the rate from 60% to 63% of basic pay or pension, according to the published government update.

DA and DR are intended to help offset the impact of inflation on employees and pensioners.

Static GK Points:

• DA stands for Dearness Allowance.
• DR stands for Dearness Relief.
• Inflation refers to a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services.
• The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an important indicator used to measure retail inflation.

Correct Answer: C — INS Sahyadri

Explanation:

The Indian Navy’s indigenously built guided-missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri arrived at Busan Naval Harbour in South Korea on 26 October 2026 for the India–Republic of Korea Navy bilateral exercise. The Navy announced the deployment on 28 October.

Such engagements help strengthen maritime cooperation, professional exchanges and interoperability between participating navies.

Static GK Points:

• The Indian Navy is the maritime branch of India’s armed forces.
• A frigate is a type of warship commonly used for escort, surveillance and maritime security missions.
• Busan is a major port city in South Korea.
• The Republic of Korea is the official name of South Korea.

Correct Answer: C — Philippines

Explanation:

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the Indian delegation to the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Cebu, Philippines, in October 2026. The meeting provided a platform for defence dialogue and regional security cooperation.

Static GK Points:

• ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
• ASEAN was established in 1967.
• Its Secretariat is located in Jakarta, Indonesia.
• The “Plus” format brings ASEAN members together with additional dialogue partners for defence cooperation.

Correct Answer: B — To promote domestic container manufacturing and reduce import dependence

Explanation:

The ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme seeks to establish a globally competitive container manufacturing ecosystem in India. It supports manufacturing facilities, operational expenditure, testing and certification, helping strengthen domestic supply chains.

The scheme aims to increase annual domestic manufacturing capacity to around 7.5 lakh TEUs.

Static GK Points:

• Import means purchasing goods or services from another country.
• Export means selling goods or services to another country.
• A supply chain includes the activities required to produce, transport and deliver goods.
• Domestic manufacturing can support industrial development, employment and supply-chain resilience.

Correct Answer: B — Union Cabinet

Explanation:

Both schemes were approved by the Union Cabinet on 28 October 2026. The Cabinet is a key decision-making body of the Union Government and is chaired by the Prime Minister.

Cabinet approval allows the government to proceed with the approved policy or scheme in accordance with applicable administrative and financial procedures.

Static GK Points:

• Article 74 of the Constitution provides for a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
• The Prime Minister heads the Union Council of Ministers.
• The President is the constitutional head of the Union executive.
• The Union Cabinet plays a central role in major government policy decisions.

Correct Answer: A — Strengthening village-level governance and Panchayat capacity

Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana focuses on strengthening Panchayats and improving local development planning, governance capacity, digital integration and accountability. The scheme covers the 2026–27 to 2030–31 period.

Its broader objective is to support more effective, participatory and accountable rural local governance.

Static GK Points:

• Gram Sabha consists of persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village within the area of a Gram Panchayat.
• Gram Panchayat is an elected institution of rural local self-government.
• The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act introduced constitutional provisions for Panchayati Raj institutions.
• The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution lists 29 subjects related to Panchayats.