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05 OCTOBER 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

With reference to the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), consider the following statements:

  1. PMI is a survey-based leading indicator of business activity.
  2. A PMI reading above 50 generally indicates expansion in business activity.
  3. Composite PMI combines manufacturing and services activity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1, 2 and 3
  • D 1 only
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option C
Question 2

With reference to the Mahanadi Water Dispute, consider the following statements:

  1. The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal was constituted in 2018 under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
  2. The dispute is between Odisha and Chhattisgarh regarding the sharing of Mahanadi river waters.
  3. Article 262 of the Constitution deals with adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers or river valleys.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1, 2 and 3
  • D 1 only
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option C
Question 3

With reference to Buxa Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:

  1. Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in Alipurduar district of West Bengal.
  2. It was notified under Project Tiger in 1983 as the 15th Tiger Reserve in India.
  3. Buxa has ecological connectivity with Bhutan and Assam through forest corridors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 1 and 3 only
  • C 2 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 4

With reference to the GOBARdhan Scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. The scheme promotes conversion of agricultural and organic waste into Compressed Biogas (CBG).
  2. Greenfield CBG plants can receive capital assistance at โ‚น1.25 crore per tonne per day of eligible CBG capacity.
  3. Brownfield projects can receive support at 50% of the applicable greenfield rate for additional capacity created through fresh investment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 5

With reference to waterbodies and groundwater recharge in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

  1. Nearly 30% of Karnataka’s functional waterbodies are primarily used for groundwater recharge.
  2. About 96% of Karnataka’s waterbodies are located in rural areas.
  3. Lakes constitute the largest category among waterbodies primarily used for groundwater recharge in Karnataka.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A

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