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India · economy
Khadi and village industries sales crossed 28 crore rupees on Gandhi Jayanti; FY 2025-26 sector business exceeded 1.87 lakh crore rupees
The source says 'मन की बात' completed 12 years and began on 3 October 2014 on Vijayadashami.
At Khadi Bhavan in Connaught Place, record sales of 1.34 crore rupees were reported on 2 October 2022.
Sales of more than 1.52 crore rupees were recorded on 2 October 2023.
In the 139th episode broadcast on 25 October 2026, it was highlighted that sales of khadi and village industries products on Gandhi Jayanti had crossed 28 crore rupees.
In वित्त वर्ष 2025-26, the sector's business crossed 1.87 lakh crore rupees and it provided employment to more than 2.04 crore people.
Exam angle: An exam can ask the programme date, episode number, sales figures and FY 2025-26 turnover-employment data.
What record sales were reported at Khadi Bhavan in Connaught Place on 2 October 2022?
A. 1.34 crore rupees
B. 1.52 crore rupees
C. 28 crore rupees
D. 1.87 lakh crore rupees
In financial year 2025-26, the khadi and village industries sector's business crossed which amount?
A. 1.87 lakh crore rupees
B. 28 crore rupees
C. 1.52 crore rupees
D. 2.04 crore rupees
India · science
NIFTEM-K organised ‘Hack the Fork’, India’s first ‘AI × Food Tech Hackathon’
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K) organised 'Hack the Fork', which was India's first ‘AI × Food Tech Hackathon’.
The 24-hour hackathon was inaugurated on 24 October by Ms Alice PG, Director of ‘Hack the Fork’, and the programme concluded on 25 October.
Out of more than 85 applicant teams, 25 teams were selected for the final round, and 22 teams from 10 states with more than 90 participants took part.
Winning teams competed for prizes worth 1.5 lakh rupees and also got an opportunity to join NIFTEM-K's startup incubation programme.
Exam angle: Exams may ask the organiser, first-of-its-kind status, dates, participation figures and prize amount of ‘Hack the Fork’.
How many teams were selected for the final round of 'Hack the Fork'?
A. 22 teams
B. 25 teams
C. 85 teams
D. 10 teams
What was the prize amount for the winning teams at 'Hack the Fork'?
A. 90,000 rupees
B. 1.5 lakh rupees
C. 2 lakh rupees
D. 85,000 rupees
India · economy
PM inaugurated RBI Data Centre and Cyber Security Training Institute in Bhubaneswar
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly built Data Centre and Cyber Security Training Institute of the Reserve Bank of India in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The Prime Minister said that almost 60 crore Jan Dhan accounts made direct transfer to beneficiaries possible without deduction.
The Prime Minister said that 13 crore people became first-time entrepreneurs under the Mudra Yojana.
The Prime Minister said that 9 crore citizens are covered under Atal Pension Yojana, including 38 lakh people from Odisha.
The Prime Minister said that Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana provides accident insurance of 2 lakh rupees at an annual premium of 20 rupees.
Exam angle: Exams can ask the place of inauguration and the scheme-wise figures mentioned in the speech.
In which city and state did the Prime Minister inaugurate the newly built Data Centre and Cyber Security Training Institute of the Reserve Bank of India?
A. Bhubaneswar, Odisha
B. Hyderabad, Telangana
C. Jaipur, Rajasthan
D. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
According to the Prime Minister, about how many Jan Dhan accounts made direct transfer to beneficiaries possible without deduction?
A. Almost 60 crore
B. 13 crore
C. 9 crore
D. 38 lakh
Which scheme provides accident insurance of 2 lakh rupees at an annual premium of 20 rupees?
A. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
B. Atal Pension Yojana
C. Mudra Yojana
D. Jan Dhan Yojana
India · infrastructure
National Urban Conference 2026 concludes in Bhubaneswar with focus on urban governance and service delivery
The ‘National Urban Conference 2026’ concluded in Bhubaneswar.
At ‘National Urban Conference 2026’, the objective was to deliberate on the future challenges facing cities.
Seven technical sessions presented the outline of key reforms for building inclusive, resilient and future-ready cities.
More than half of the country’s old waste has been disposed of.
A suggestion was to amend ‘आदर्श नगरपालिका कानून, 2003’ through state-level consultations and an implementation framework.
Exam angle: Exams can ask the venue, objective, number of technical sessions, waste-disposal line, and the 2003 municipal-law reference.
In which city did the National Urban Conference 2026 conclude?
A. Bhubaneswar
B. Jaipur
C. Lucknow
D. Ahmedabad
What was the objective of the National Urban Conference 2026?
A. To deliberate on the future challenges facing cities
B. To launch a new rural housing scheme
C. To review the national school education policy
D. To discuss crop insurance reforms for farmers
How many technical sessions presented the outline of key reforms for building inclusive, resilient and future-ready cities?
A. Seven
B. Five
C. Six
D. Nine
India · environment
NLC India’s Special Campaign 6 activity highlights e-waste drive, target achievements and scrap revenue
NLC India Limited started actively participating in the nationwide Special Campaign 6 led by DARPG across Central Ministries and Public Sector Undertakings.
The intensive preparation phase ran from 15 से 30 सितम्बर , 2026 and the implementation phase is being carried forward from 2 से 31 अक्टूबर , 2026.
Under Special Campaign 5.0, NLC India Limited identified 180 campaign sites against a target of 145 and disposed of 1,272 metric tonnes of scrap, earning 3,11,89,078 rupees by 23 October, 2026.
At NLCIL, an e-waste campaign was organised on 03.10.2026 and 2,042 items were disposed of in three different categories.
In the e-waste campaign, NLCIL processed 1,491 information technology and telecommunication items, 351 laboratory equipment units, and 200 consumer electrical and electronic items and photovoltaic panels.
Exam angle: Exams can ask the campaign name, dates, e-waste figures, scrap-disposal numbers and revenue.
Who is leading the nationwide Special Campaign 6 in which NLC India Limited is actively participating?
A. DARPG
B. NITI Aayog
C. Department of Public Enterprises
D. Ministry of Coal
What was the implementation period of the Special Campaign 6 mentioned in the facts?
A. 2 October to 31 October 2026
B. 15 September to 30 September 2026
C. 1 October to 30 October 2026
D. 3 October to 23 October 2026
Under Special Campaign 5.0, how many campaign sites did NLC India Limited identify?
A. 180
B. 145
C. 175
D. 185
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