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According to the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, which Indian institution secured the highest position among Indian universities?
Explanation: Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS World University Rankings (Asia) 2027.
India has strengthened its position as Asia’s second-largest higher education system, with 325 universities featuring in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, compared with 294 last year representation to nearly one-fifth of all ranked.
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) remains India’s highest-ranked institution at 66th, down from 59th in 2026.
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore ranks 79th, followed by IIT Bombay at 83rd, IIT Madras at 85th, IIT Kharagpur at 90th and IIT Kanpur at 97th. The University of Delhi has also dropped out of the top 100, falling from 95th to 106th.
2.The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was held in which country?
(a) Brazil
(b) Japan
(c) Armenia
(d) Azerbaijan
(e) Germany
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was held from 19 to 30 October 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia.
Theme: “Taking action for nature”, featuring the first global review of progress on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
The Yerevan Pathway: Adopted to address implementation gaps following the first global review of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, focusing on aligning national budgets and reforming harmful subsidies.
Sevan Guidelines: Established operational rules for a permanent Article 8(j) subsidiary body to strengthen the role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.
India’s Gross GST collections increased by what percentage year-on-year to reach ₹2.31 lakh crore in October 2026?
(a) 18.5%
(b) 20.2%
(c) 21.5%
(d) 22.9%
(e) 25.6%
Answer & Explanation
Ans.d
Explanation: The Gross GST collections in India have seen a rise of 22.9% year-on-year to ₹2.31 lakh crore in October 2026, which was ₹1.88 lakh crore a year earlier. Net GST revenue after refunds has surged 25.6% to ₹2.03 lakh crore, supported by stronger domestic collections and a 42.2% surge in import-related tax revenue.
In October, domestic GST revenue surged 15.8% year-on-year to ₹1.59 lakh crore. This includes Central GST (CGST) collections of ₹42,935 crore, State GST (SGST) of ₹51,340 crore, and domestic Integrated GST (IGST) of ₹64,769 crore.
GST Collection of Previous Months
January 2026 – ₹1.93 lakh crore
February 2026 – ₹1.83 Lakh Crore
March 2026 – ₹2 lakh crore
April 2026 – ₹2.42 lakh crore
May 2026 – ₹1.94 lakh crore
June 2026– ₹1.95 lakh crore
July 2026-₹2.11 Lakh Crore
August 2026- ₹1.99 lakh crore
Who has assumed charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?
Explanation: Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir has assumed charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI). He joined GSI in July 1994.
Who won the women’s singles title at the Hylo Open 2026?
(a) Saina Nehwal
(b) PV Sindhu
(c) Carolina Marin
(d) An Se-young
(e) Line Kjaersfeldt
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: PV Sindhu won the women’s singles title at the Hylo Open 2026 in Saarbrucken by defeating Denmark’s Line Kjaersfeldt 21-12, 21-14. She became the first Indian woman to win this title.
Who won the men’s singles title at the Hylo Open 2026?
(a) HS Prannoy
(b) Kidambi Srikanth
(c) Lakshya Sen
(d) Jonatan Christie
(e) Viktor Axelsen
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: Lakshya Sen won the men’s singles title at the Hylo Open 2026 by defeating defending champion Jonatan Christie of Indonesia 21-17, 21-10. He won the title for the second time.
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket after a career spanning how many years?
(a) 10 years
(b) 12 years
(c) 14 years
(d) 16 years
(e) 18 years
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket after a 14-year career. He represented Australia in 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is and 7 Tests. He won two ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups (2015 and 2023) and one ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (2021).
India is hosting the BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise in which of the following locations?
(a) Kochi, Kerala
(b) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
(c) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(d) Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(e) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer & Explanation
Ans.d
Explanation: India is hosting the BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The exercise is a key initiative announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand.
The exercise will continue until the 3rd of next month. It comprises three days of Tabletop Exercises, followed by a two-day Harbour Phase, with ships from BIMSTEC member countries participating.
Exercise translates the shared vision of BIMSTEC leaders into action by reinforcing maritime cooperation, enhancing operational coordination and interoperability, and contributing towards a safe, secure and stable maritime environment in the Bay of Bengal.
About BIMSTEC
Headquarters: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
Establishment: 6 June 1997
World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on which date?
(a) 2 November
(b) 3 November
(c) 4 November
(d) 5 November
(e) 7 November
Answer & Explanation
Ans.d
Explanation: World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed annually on 5 November. Promoting the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Programme, the UN’s Early Warnings for All initiative, and strengthening community drills for vulnerable coastal populations
Established in December 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly (Resolution 70/203), the date was proposed by Japan to commemorate Inamura-no-hi, a traditional story from 1854 where a village leader burned his rice sheaves to guide people to safety during a tsunami.
Theme 2026: “Be Tsunami Ready: Resilience Starts With You”
