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Daily news quiz · 17 October 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 17 October 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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News · RBI Forex Swap Mechanism and Bank Liquidity

Consider the following statements regarding the RBI's Forex Swap Mechanism:1.Forex swaps inject rupee liquidity into the banking system while absorbing foreign currency.2.A forex swap is an agreement to exchange one currency for another with a fixed commitment to swap back at a future date.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · RBI Forex Swap Mechanism and Bank Liquidity

Which of the following components of the Balance of Payments records international transactions in financial assets and liabilities?
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News · Right to Protest versus Right to Trade and Proportionality Principle

Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Trade under the Indian Constitution:1.Freedom of trade under Article 19(1)(g) can be restricted by executive orders without requiring a statutory law.2.The proportionality test is a judicial principle used to assess whether state interference with fundamental rights is necessary and balanced.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Right to Protest versus Right to Trade and Proportionality Principle

The 'Proportionality Principle' often discussed in Supreme Court reviews of fundamental rights primarily evaluates:
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News · Delimitation Commission and Constitutional Framework

Consider the following statements regarding the Delimitation Commission:1.The Delimitation Commission is a high-powered statutory body whose orders carry the force of law.2.The orders passed by the Delimitation Commission can be challenged in the Supreme Court of India under Article 32.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Delimitation Commission and Constitutional Framework

Which Constitutional amendment froze total parliamentary and assembly seats until post-2026 census data?
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News · Healthcare Infrastructure Gap and Hospital Bed Density

Consider the following statements regarding India's healthcare policy targets:1.The National Health Policy 2017 targets raising public spending on health to 2.5 percent of GDP.2.Hospital Bed Density is defined as the ratio measuring available inpatient hospital beds per 10,000 people.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Healthcare Infrastructure Gap and Hospital Bed Density

What does the term 'Tertiary Care' signify within the healthcare framework?
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News · Gaganyaan Mission ISRO Human Spaceflight

Consider the following statements regarding the Gaganyaan Mission:1.It aims to place a 3-member crew into a 400 km Low Earth Orbit for 3 days.2.The mission utilizes the PSLV-C series rocket for launching the crewed orbital module.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Gaganyaan Mission ISRO Human Spaceflight

The 'Human-Rated LVM3' (HLVM3) developed for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission is specifically certified with:
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News · Census Rules Amendment Private School Teachers

Consider the following statements regarding the Census Act, 1948:1.It grants statutory authority to deploy public and private educational staff for census duties.2.The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the primary authority responsible for conducting the national census operations.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Census Rules Amendment Private School Teachers

Who is the statutory authority responsible for conducting population census and vital statistics registration in India?
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