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Daily PIB quiz · 16 October 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 16 October 2026 daily PIB summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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PIB · Sukhna Wetland Sauj Jheel Ramsar Sites

Consider the following statements regarding recent additions to India's Ramsar sites:1.Sukhna Lake is situated at the Shivalik foothills in Chandigarh.2.Following the latest additions, India holds the highest number of Ramsar sites in South Asia.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · GSAT-7C Satellite Varunastra Torpedo MoD

Consider the following statements regarding recent Ministry of Defence contracts:1.GSAT-7C is a geostationary communication satellite dedicated to the Indian Navy.2.Varunastra is an electrically propelled heavy-weight ship-launched torpedo.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · GSAT-7C Satellite Varunastra Torpedo MoD

Which organization functions as a central public sector enterprise under the Department of Space acting as the commercial arm of ISRO?
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PIB · DAY NRLM LokOS Digital Data Systems

Consider the following statements regarding the LokOS digital application:1.LokOS is a comprehensive digital operating system tailored for Self-Help Group (SHG) management under DAY-NRLM.2.The overarching mission DAY-NRLM functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · DAY NRLM LokOS Digital Data Systems

The 'Lakhpati Didi' initiative, frequently highlighted alongside rural development frameworks, primarily aims to:
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