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Daily PIB quiz · 20 October 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 20 October 2026 daily PIB summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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PIB · India Saudi Arabia Electrical Interconnection Initiative

Consider the following statements regarding electrical interconnection initiatives:1.Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission systems operate at voltages exceeding 230 kV to optimize long-distance electricity transfer.2.The One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative is led by Saudi Arabia to interconnect global renewable energy grids.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · India Saudi Arabia Electrical Interconnection Initiative

Which of the following best describes the term 'EHV Transmission' in power systems?
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PIB · Pumped Storage Hydropower PSP in India

Consider the following statements regarding energy storage and Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSP) in India:1.Pumped storage systems function as net consumers of electricity overall due to pumping friction losses but provide high-value peak power.2.The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) projects total storage capacity requirements of 73.93 GW by 2031–32.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Pumped Storage Hydropower PSP in India

What is the primary role of Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSP) in modern power grids?
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PIB · Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026

Consider the following statements regarding Exercise AUSTRAHIND:1.Exercise AUSTRAHIND is an annual bilateral army exercise held alternately in India and Australia.2.New Zealand participated as a permanent member of the organizing committee for the first time in the 2026 edition.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026

The 5th edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commenced at which of the following locations?
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