Sports Current Affairs MCQs: October 2026

31.

As of 2026, what is the current status of the Gaganyaan mission's crewed flights?

A All crewed flights have been successfully completed.

B The first crewed flight is scheduled for late 2026.

C Uncrewed test flights are ongoing, with crewed flights planned for 2027.

D The mission has been postponed indefinitely due to technical challenges.

32.

Which launch vehicle is being developed by ISRO for the Gaganyaan mission?

A PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle)

B GSLV Mk III (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III)

C SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle)

D RLV-TD (Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator)

33.

What is the primary objective of ISRO's Gaganyaan mission?

A To launch a new communication satellite

B To send Indian astronauts to space

C To conduct deep space exploration

D To test a new rocket propulsion system

34.

Which Indian defence organization is primarily responsible for the development and testing of missiles like Agni-V?

A Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

B Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

C Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

D Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

35.

The Agni-V ballistic missile is a key component of India's nuclear triad. Which of the following is NOT a part of India's nuclear triad?

A Land-based ballistic missiles

B Submarine-launched ballistic missiles

C Air-launched cruise missiles

D Nuclear-powered submarines

36.

What is the approximate range of the Agni-V ballistic missile, successfully tested by India?

A Up to 3,000 km

B Up to 4,000 km

C Up to 5,000 km

D Up to 6,000 km

37.

Which of the following is NOT a component used to calculate the Manufacturing PMI?

A New Orders

B Output/Production

C Employment

D Stock Market Index

38.

Which organization compiles and releases the Manufacturing PMI data for India?

A Reserve Bank of India

B Ministry of Finance

C S&P Global

D NITI Aayog

39.

What does a Manufacturing PMI reading above 50 indicate?

A Economic contraction

B Economic expansion

C No change in economic activity

D High inflation only

40.

Which inflation target range is the RBI mandated to maintain under the flexible inflation targeting framework?

A 3% (+/- 2%)

B 4% (+/- 2%)

C 5% (+/- 1%)

D 2% (+/- 2%)

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