This RBI current affairs quiz puts 11 multiple-choice questions to you from 3 stories published on 14 October 2026 that matter for the RBI general awareness section. The questions are the same verified MCQs that accompany GK24's articles, chosen here for their relevance to RBI, and every one carries a full explanation of the correct option and of why the other options are wrong. Attempt the quiz within the timer, review the explanations at the end, and read the stories behind the questions on their articles or the day's edition page. Bookmark it for a quick revision before the exam.
11 questions with answers and explanations
What was the All-India Wholesale Price Index inflation rate for September 2026?
Wholesale price inflation for September 2026 was measured at 11.39 per cent on a year-on-year basis, a clear step up from the previous month.
Read the full explanation →Where was the North East Bankers' Conclave 3.0 held?
The third edition of the conclave was held there, and Dr Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region and for Education, addressed it on 13 October 2026, asking banks to widen their reach and lend more readily in the region.
Read the full explanation →Which issue of Sarvekshana, the Journal of Official Statistics, has been released?
It was brought out by the National Statistical Systems Training Academy, which works under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Read the full explanation →Which major group recorded the highest year-on-year wholesale inflation in September 2026?
The same group had risen 22.93 per cent in August 2026, so the pressure in this basket also widened over the month.
Read the full explanation →How many of the identified villages in the Northeast are now connected to a bank branch or India Post Payments Bank?
The minister said that out of the 9,479 villages identified for coverage in the Northeast, 6,905 now have either a bank branch or an India Post Payments Bank point, which comes to roughly 73 per cent.
Read the full explanation →Which body released the 121st issue of Sarvekshana?
Through the continued publication of this journal the academy encourages research in official statistics, promotes wider application of statistical data and methodological innovation, and strengthens the analytical foundation of evidence-based policymaking.
Read the full explanation →What is the base year of the Wholesale Price Index series used in this release?
Every index figure in the release, for the Wholesale Price Index as well as for the Output Producer Price Index and the trial Input Producer Price Index, is stated on the 2022-23 base year.
Read the full explanation →What is the national credit-deposit ratio cited at the conclave, which Manipur and Assam are at or above?
That is the national credit-deposit ratio quoted at the conclave, and among the Northeastern states Manipur and Assam stand at or above it while Mizoram and several others fall short.
Read the full explanation →The highlights of which two surveys are presented in the 121st issue of Sarvekshana?
Both were conducted by the National Sample Survey and both cover January to December 2025, and the inclusion of their highlights gives readers a view of the unincorporated enterprise sector and of trends in the labour market.
Read the full explanation →What was the weight of the WPI Food Index, and what inflation did it record in September 2026?
The WPI Food Index is a composite built from food articles within the Primary Articles major group and manufactured food products within the Manufactured Products group, and it carries a weight of 24.99 per cent in the index.
Read the full explanation →What is the population norm for opening a bank branch in the Northeast, on a cluster basis?
For the Northeast the population needed to justify a bank branch has been brought down to 2,000 on a cluster basis, which is lower than the norm of 3,000 that applies across the country, and the relaxation exists because habitations in the region are smaller and more scattered.
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