Current Affairs MCQ — Monday, 2 November 2026

Justice Fathima Beevi, who passed away in November 2026, was appointed as India's first woman Supreme Court judge in which year?

Justice Fathima Beevi, India's first woman Supreme Court judge, also served as Governor of which state?

Former CJI J.S. Khehar, a Padma recipient, is noted for striking down which constitutional amendment through the NJAC verdict?

Which venture capitalist and Accel India partner was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to India's startup investment ecosystem?

What was India's gross GST collection in October 2026, marking the second highest ever?

According to World Bank data released in 2026, what percentage of India's population lived in extreme poverty (below $2.15/day PPP) in 2023?

After the fortnightly review, to what amount was the export duty on diesel raised per litre?

By what percentage did GST import revenues grow in October 2026, contributing to the record GST collection?

What restriction did the Haryana government impose on firecrackers in NCR districts ahead of Deepavali 2026?

Cyclone Murasu was expected to make landfall on the south Andhra Pradesh coast on which date?

Which Madras High Court judgment was cited by Justice P.B. Balaji regarding court fee refunds in out-of-court settlements, overriding the 2017 Supreme Court verdict?

India's first private fusion energy company Pranos Fusion, headquartered in Bengaluru, plans to finalise its tokamak reactor design by which year?

Which European Space Agency mission identified 'starquakes' — tsunami-like seismic movements on stellar surfaces — expanding our understanding of stellar physics?

What is the key distinction of the experimental gene therapy CRMA-1001 in treating Hepatitis B compared to existing antiviral treatments?

Which Indian badminton player won the Hylo Open title in 2026, boosting her BWF World Tour Finals qualification prospects?

After winning the Malaysia GP in 2026, Marc Marquez held a championship lead of how many points, putting him on the brink of the MotoGP world title?

What was the intensity level of Cyclone Murasu when orange alerts were issued across north Tamil Nadu districts?

Under the Tamil Nadu government's revised health insurance scheme announced in 2026, what is the new maximum coverage amount per beneficiary?

The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme announced that beneficiaries above which age will be transitioned to a pension scheme with monthly assistance of ₹1,500?

The Tamil Nadu government's Free Breakfast Scheme, originally launched for primary school students, was extended in 2026 to which category of students?