Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 17 October 2026

Question 1

With reference to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), what was the recent observation made by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court regarding registration?

Accepted Answer

Organisations engaged in religious conversion shall be denied registration.

Answer

Only foreign-funded NGOs are eligible for religious conversion activities.

Answer

FCRA registration is mandatory for all domestic charitable trusts.

Answer

Religious conversion is a fundamental right protected under the FCRA.

Question 2

Regarding the proposed greenfield airport in Puri, what specific direction has the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) issued?

Accepted Answer

To prepare a bird hazard study from a reputed institute.

Answer

To relocate the airport to a different district due to coastal erosion.

Answer

To ban all construction within 50km of Chilika Lake.

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To conduct a mandatory environmental audit every six months.

Question 3

Which institution has recently clarified that individuals are spared from a new FEMA reporting requirement?

Accepted Answer

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Answer

Ministry of Finance

Answer

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Answer

Enforcement Directorate

Question 4

What is the primary concern driving public health experts in Kerala regarding malaria infections?

Accepted Answer

A surge driven by abundant mosquitoes and traveller influx

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Lack of medical staff in primary health centers

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Resistance to standard anti-malarial drugs

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Contamination of water supply in urban areas

Question 5

According to the Arunachal Christian Forum, what issue are Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals facing with SBI software?

Accepted Answer

Automatic classification as 'General' when selecting a religion

Answer

Inability to open accounts without a PAN card

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Denial of digital banking services

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Requirement for additional domicile proof

Question 6

Which form should deleted voters in West Bengal use to restore their names in the electoral rolls?

Accepted Answer

Form 6

Answer

Form 4

Answer

Form 5

Answer

Form 8

Current Affairs Quiz 17 October 2026

Q1.With reference to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), what was the recent observation made by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court regarding registration?

Q2.Regarding the proposed greenfield airport in Puri, what specific direction has the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) issued?

Q3.Which institution has recently clarified that individuals are spared from a new FEMA reporting requirement?

Q4.What is the primary concern driving public health experts in Kerala regarding malaria infections?

Q5.According to the Arunachal Christian Forum, what issue are Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals facing with SBI software?

Q6.Which form should deleted voters in West Bengal use to restore their names in the electoral rolls?

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