Which ministry released India's September 2026 CPI figures on 12 October?

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Which organisation signed the AI drug-discovery support agreement with Peptris Technologies?

Indian Council of Medical Research

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

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Daily Current Affairs 13 October 2026

Daily current affairs quiz based on verified developments reported on 12 October 2026.

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Question 1
What was India's provisional retail inflation rate for September 2026?
- 4.83%
- 5.54% Correct answer
- 6.08%
- 7.74%
Explanation: MoSPI reported combined CPI inflation of 5.54% year on year for September 2026.
Question 2
What was India's food inflation rate in September 2026?
- 5.54%
- 6.08%
- 7.74% Correct answer
- 4.88%
Explanation: The Consumer Food Price Index showed food inflation of 7.74%.
Question 3
Which ministry released India's September 2026 CPI figures on 12 October?
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Correct answer
- Ministry of Agriculture
Explanation: MoSPI published the September CPI release on 12 October 2026.
Question 4
What was the provisional rural CPI inflation rate for September 2026?
- 4.88%
- 5.54%
- 6.08% Correct answer
- 7.18%
Explanation: The release reported rural inflation at 6.08%.
Question 5
What was the provisional urban CPI inflation rate for September 2026?
- 4.88% Correct answer
- 6.08%
- 7.74%
- 5.97%
Explanation: The official release put urban inflation at 4.88%.
Question 6
Which Indian naval ship was announced for IBSAMAR IX 2026?
- INS Sahyadri
- INS Tarkash Correct answer
- INS Mangrol
- INS Trishul
Explanation: The Defence Ministry said INS Tarkash would participate in IBSAMAR IX.
Question 7
IBSAMAR brings together the navies of India, Brazil and which other country?
- Australia
- Japan
- South Africa Correct answer
- Sri Lanka
Explanation: IBSAMAR is a trilateral maritime exercise of India, Brazil and South Africa.
Question 8
Where was INS Tarkash deployed for IBSAMAR IX 2026?
- Japan
- South Africa Correct answer
- Brazil
- Sri Lanka
Explanation: INS Tarkash was on overseas deployment to South Africa for the exercise.
Question 9
Since which year has IBSAMAR been conducted biennially?
- 2004
- 2006
- 2008 Correct answer
- 2012
Explanation: The Defence Ministry said IBSAMAR has been conducted every two years since 2008.
Question 10
Which organisation signed the AI drug-discovery support agreement with Peptris Technologies?
- Technology Development Board Correct answer
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- National Medical Commission
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Explanation: TDB under the Department of Science and Technology signed the agreement with Peptris.
Question 11
How much support did TDB agree to provide Peptris under the RDI Fund?
- ₹26 crore
- ₹56 crore
- ₹86 crore Correct answer
- ₹172 crore
Explanation: The agreement announced on 12 October provides ₹86 crore in support.
Question 12
What was the total project cost of Peptris's VIGOR project?
- ₹86 crore
- ₹120 crore
- ₹172 crore Correct answer
- ₹200 crore
Explanation: The VIGOR project has a total cost of ₹172 crore.