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Daily news quiz · 14 October 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 14 October 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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News · Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026

Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA):1.FCRA licenses are exclusively granted and administered by the Ministry of External Affairs.2.The Parliamentary Standing Committee that reviewed the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was chaired by MP Sanjay Jaiswal.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026

With reference to the statutory terms under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, what does 'Prior Permission' signify?
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News · Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment

Consider the following statements about the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment:1.It provides 50-year interest-free loans to States for capital expenditure.2.The scheme is overseen by the Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Rural Development.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment

What is the primary objective of Government spending directed toward Capital Expenditure (Capex) under fiscal assistance programs?
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News · Standardisation of Geographical Names in Ladakh

Consider the following statements regarding geographical nomenclature in India:1.India recently standardised official names for 28 geographical regions in the Union Territory of Ladakh.2.The Geological Survey of India is the central agency responsible for national map standardization and cartographic records.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Standardisation of Geographical Names in Ladakh

The term 'Cartographic sovereignty', often discussed in relation to official border maps, refers to:
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