Police Bharti Current Affairs Today – 27 October 2026
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1. Maharashtra
As per the Maharashtra cabinet decision, how much advance relief will farmers in 304 drought-hit talukas get before Diwali?
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✅ Answer: B. ₹5,000
About 1.5 crore farmers with over 33% crop loss in 304 drought-hit talukas will get ₹5,000 each as advance relief.
Source: Loksatta, 27 October 2026
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2. Maharashtra
Where in Maharashtra will a national-level exhibition centre on the lines of New Delhi's 'Bharat Mandapam' be built?
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✅ Answer: C. Lohegaon, Pune
The cabinet approved changing a playground reservation at Lohegaon in Pune's development plan to build the centre.
Source: Loksatta, 27 October 2026
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3. Maharashtra
The cabinet approved giving about 289 hectares of land in which village of Dhule district for MIDC expansion?
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✅ Answer: A. Raver
The cabinet cleared 289.69 hectares at Raver (Dhule district) for MIDC expansion.
Source: Loksatta, 27 October 2026
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4. Maharashtra
Under the Narmada water award, Maharashtra's share of 5 TMC water is to be made available from which dam?
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✅ Answer: D. Ukai
The Narmada Control Authority's review committee directed that 5 TMC from Ukai dam be given to Maharashtra.
Source: Loksatta, 27 October 2026
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5. Maharashtra
What is the total length of Metro Line 12A (Manpada–Kalyan Phata–Khutari village, Taloja) approved by the state?
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✅ Answer: B. 18.4 km
Metro 12A is 18.4 km long with 12 elevated stations, to be built along with flyovers.
Source: Loksatta, 27 October 2026
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6. Awards
Who has been named for this year's 'Gandhar Gaurav Award' of Thane's children's theatre group 'Gandhar'?
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✅ Answer: C. Vijay Kenkare
Veteran theatre director Vijay Kenkare will receive it on 14 November (Children's Day) at Gadkari Rangayatan, Thane.
Source: Loksatta, 27 October 2026
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7. Science & Tech
Which Maharashtra university was selected for IBM Quantum's global 'Qiskit Fall Fest 2026'?
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✅ Answer: A. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere
BATU, Lonere is among 160 institutions worldwide; training and a hackathon are held under the Maharashtra Quantum Technology Mission.
Source: Loksatta, 27 October 2026
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8. National
The new 'Concessional Local Pass' is for non-commercial vehicle owners living within how many km of a National Highway fee plaza?
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✅ Answer: D. 20 km
Effective 1 Nov 2026; annual fee ₹1,500 outside municipal limits and ₹3,000 within them; valid FASTag needed.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau), 27 October 2026
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9. National
How many Station Master posts will Indian Railways recruit under CEN No. 08/2026?
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✅ Answer: A. 1,265
Online applications opened for 1,265 Station Master posts for graduates; from 2026 this recruitment is notified separately.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau), 27 October 2026
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10. Science & Tech
Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026?
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✅ Answer: B. Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
ESTIC 2026 was inaugurated on 27 Oct 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi; the PM also interacted with startup founders.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau), 27 October 2026
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11. International
Which edition of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in New Delhi with the adoption of a Joint Declaration?
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✅ Answer: D. 12th
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, ended on 27 Oct with a Joint Declaration.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau), 27 October 2026
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12. Defence
What is the name of the India–Indonesia joint Special Forces exercise whose 11th edition began at Banyuwangi, Indonesia?
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✅ Answer: A. Garuda Shakti
Exercise Garuda Shakti runs 27 Oct–6 Nov 2026; India is represented by the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau), 27 October 2026
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13. Defence
The maritime exercise 'SIMBEX-2026', held at Visakhapatnam, was between the navies of India and which country?
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✅ Answer: B. Singapore
The 33rd Singapore–India Maritime Bilateral Exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy, concluded on 26 Oct.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau), 27 October 2026
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14. Sports
Which footballer won the 2026 Ballon d'Or?
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✅ Answer: C. Harry Kane
England captain Harry Kane beat Mbappe and Yamal; first England player to win it since Michael Owen in 2001.
Source: The Indian Express, 27 October 2026
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15. Sports
In how many balls did Abhishek Sharma score his century in the third T20I against New Zealand at Wellington?
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✅ Answer: D. 35 balls
Abhishek hit a 35-ball hundred and made 113 off 38; India chased 199 to seal the series.
Source: The Indian Express, 27 October 2026
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