The revised anti-cancer medicine prices were issued by NPPA. Under which Union ministry does the Department of Pharmaceuticals function?

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The internship policy refers to rules framed under Section 49(1)(gg) of a central Act. Under which Act does the Bar Council of India frame its general rules?

The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

The Indian Bar Councils Act, 1926

Current Affairs Quiz29 October 2026

10 questions from Keralam, National and International news. Tap under a question to see its answer.

Keralam
1. After the Keralam Assembly passed this taxation Bill, it still needs assent to become law. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Governor's assent to a Bill passed by a State Legislature?
- A Article 111
- B Article 213
- C Article 200
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Answer: C — Article 200

Article 200 deals with the Governor's assent to a Bill passed by the State Legislature. The Governor may assent, withhold assent, return the Bill or reserve it for the President.

Read the story: Keralam Assembly passes the Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill for taluk-level yards to hold seized vehicles →
National
2. The revised anti-cancer medicine prices were issued by NPPA. Under which Union ministry does the Department of Pharmaceuticals function?
- A Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
- B Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- C Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Answer: A — Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

The Department of Pharmaceuticals, and through it NPPA, comes under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, not the Health Ministry.

Read the story: NPPA releases revised maximum retail prices for 543 anti-cancer brands →
International
3. The Federal Reserve said it wants inflation back at its stated goal. What is the Federal Reserve's stated inflation goal?
- A 2 percent
- B Zero per cent
- C 4 percent
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Answer: A — 2 percent

The Federal Reserve's stated goal is 2 percent inflation over the longer run.

Read the story: Federal Reserve keeps the federal funds target range unchanged as two members dissent for a rise →
Keralam
4. The internship policy refers to rules framed under Section 49(1)(gg) of a central Act. Under which Act does the Bar Council of India frame its general rules?
- A The Advocates Act, 1961
- B The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
- C The Indian Bar Councils Act, 1926
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Answer: A — The Advocates Act, 1961

Section 49 of the Advocates Act, 1961 gives the Bar Council of India the power to make general rules, including rules on an advocate's dress.

Read the story: Kerala High Court's amended internship policy limits interns to law students in their last two years →
National
5. The Defence Minister called Singapore a key pillar of India's Act East Policy. The Act East Policy was reframed from which earlier Indian policy?
- A Look East Policy
- B Neighbourhood First Policy
- C Connect Central Asia Policy
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Answer: A — Look East Policy

The Act East Policy grew out of the Look East Policy, which was launched to build economic and strategic ties with Southeast Asia.

Read the story: Defence Minister holds talks with Singapore counterpart on the sidelines of the 13th ADMM-Plus →
International
6. This Ebola guidance was issued by the WHO. Where are the headquarters of the World Health Organization?
- A Geneva, Switzerland
- B Vienna, Austria
- C New York, United States
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Answer: A — Geneva, Switzerland

The World Health Organization has its headquarters at Geneva in Switzerland.

Read the story: World Health Organization issues public health advice on gender considerations in Ebola outbreaks →
Keralam
7. The Kerala Maritime Board looks after the State's non-major ports. Under which List of the Seventh Schedule do minor ports fall?
- A Union List
- B Concurrent List
- C State List
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Answer: B — Concurrent List

Minor ports are in the Concurrent List, while major ports are a Union List subject. That is why States run their own maritime boards.

Read the story: Bill to amend the Kerala Maritime Board Act is introduced, putting the Chief Minister at the head of the Board and creating a maritime land bank →
National
8. The textiles PLI covers Man-Made Fibre apparel and fabrics. Which of the following is a man-made fibre?
- A Jute
- B Polyester
- C Cotton
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Answer: B — Polyester

Polyester is a man-made fibre produced by a chemical process. Cotton and jute are natural fibres.

Read the story: Ministry of Textiles to reopen the PLI scheme portal for a fourth round of applications →
International
9. The outbreak in DR Congo is of the Bundibugyo strain. What is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- A Brazzaville
- B Kigali
- C Kinshasa
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Answer: C — Kinshasa

Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Brazzaville is the capital of the neighbouring Republic of the Congo.

Read the story: Kenya releases twenty Ebola contacts from monitoring as a ring vaccination trial opens in DR Congo →
Keralam
10. The Bill covers Ministers of the Kerala Cabinet. Which Article provides that the Council of Ministers shall aid and advise the Governor, with the Chief Minister at its head?
- A Article 167
- B Article 163
- C Article 74
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Answer: B — Article 163

Article 163 provides for a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at its head to aid and advise the Governor.

Read the story: Keralam Cabinet approves a Bill to revise the salaries and allowances of Ministers and MLAs →

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Current Affairs Quiz29 October 2026

1. After the Keralam Assembly passed this taxation Bill, it still needs assent to become law. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Governor's assent to a Bill passed by a State Legislature?

2. The revised anti-cancer medicine prices were issued by NPPA. Under which Union ministry does the Department of Pharmaceuticals function?

3. The Federal Reserve said it wants inflation back at its stated goal. What is the Federal Reserve's stated inflation goal?

4. The internship policy refers to rules framed under Section 49(1)(gg) of a central Act. Under which Act does the Bar Council of India frame its general rules?

5. The Defence Minister called Singapore a key pillar of India's Act East Policy. The Act East Policy was reframed from which earlier Indian policy?

6. This Ebola guidance was issued by the WHO. Where are the headquarters of the World Health Organization?

7. The Kerala Maritime Board looks after the State's non-major ports. Under which List of the Seventh Schedule do minor ports fall?

8. The textiles PLI covers Man-Made Fibre apparel and fabrics. Which of the following is a man-made fibre?

9. The outbreak in DR Congo is of the Bundibugyo strain. What is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

10. The Bill covers Ministers of the Kerala Cabinet. Which Article provides that the Council of Ministers shall aid and advise the Governor, with the Chief Minister at its head?

Now try it against the clock