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RRB JE Current Affairs Quiz: 26 October 2026

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This RRB JE current affairs quiz puts 10 multiple-choice questions to you from 3 stories published on 26 October 2026 that matter for the RRB JE general awareness section. The questions are the same verified MCQs that accompany GK24's articles, chosen here for their relevance to RRB JE, 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.

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10 questions with answers and explanations

Q1.Science & TechnologyMedium

Which body is organising the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2026)?

  1. A.Indian Council of Medical Research
  2. B.Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
  3. C.Indian Space Research Organisation
  4. D.Department of Atomic Energy
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Correct answer: B. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

ESTIC 2026 is a flagship national platform organised by CSIR under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, and it is scheduled for 27 to 29 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Q2.EnvironmentMedium

Which rules has the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amended to support E85 and E100 flex fuel vehicles?

  1. A.The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
  2. B.The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
  3. C.The Environment Protection Rules, 1986
  4. D.The Energy Conservation Rules, 2001
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Correct answer: B. The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

The Ministry notified amendments to these rules so that vehicles capable of running on E85 and other high ethanol fuels can be certified and brought into use.

Q4.Science & TechnologyMedium

Who was the Chief Guest at the ESTIC 2026 curtain raiser hosted by ICGEB New Delhi?

  1. A.Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, DBT
  2. B.Dr. Ramesh V. Sonti, Director, ICGEB New Delhi
  3. C.Prof. Gobardhan Das, Member, NITI Aayog
  4. D.Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Tiwary, MD, BIRAC
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Correct answer: C. Prof. Gobardhan Das, Member, NITI Aayog

He graced the curtain raiser as Chief Guest, spoke of India's growing scientific capabilities and the potential of biotechnology to drive national development, and cited the development of COVID-19 vaccines as an instance of basic biological research leading to life-saving innovation.

Q5.EnvironmentEasy

E85 fuel contains up to what share of ethanol by volume?

  1. A.20 per cent
  2. B.50 per cent
  3. C.85 per cent
  4. D.100 per cent
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Correct answer: C. 85 per cent

E85 is a blend of petrol and ethanol in which ethanol forms up to that share by volume. In this notation the letter E denotes ethanol while the number indicates the proportion of ethanol present in the fuel, which is why E100 refers to a fuel consisting predominantly of ethanol.

Q6.Summits & ConferencesMedium

The International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) is the governing committee of which international organisation?

  1. A.International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)
  2. B.International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
  3. C.World Trade Organization (WTO)
  4. D.International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Correct answer: A. International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)

CIML is the committee of the OIML, and the meeting in New Delhi brings together delegates, officials and technical experts from member countries to take forward cooperation on measurement standards, protection of consumers and fair trade.

Q7.Science & TechnologyEasy

How many thematic areas does ESTIC 2026 cover?

  1. A.8
  2. B.10
  3. C.12
  4. D.15
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Correct answer: C. 12

The conclave covers twelve key thematic areas, which include System and Synthetic Biology, advanced manufacturing, energy technologies, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and advanced healthcare, and the whole exercise is tied to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Q8.EnvironmentEasy

Which two countries were cited as already making wide use of flex fuel technology?

  1. A.Brazil and the United States
  2. B.Germany and Japan
  3. C.China and South Korea
  4. D.Australia and Canada
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Correct answer: A. Brazil and the United States

While explaining the amendment, the Ministry noted that flex fuel technology is already in use in these countries, where vehicles are built to operate on a range of ethanol and petrol blends drawn from a single fuel tank.

Q10.Summits & ConferencesMedium

'One Nation, One Time', referred to at the CIML meeting, is the name of which Indian project?

  1. A.A single time zone for the whole country
  2. B.The National Time Dissemination Project
  3. C.A single financial year for all states
  4. D.A common clock for railway timetables
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Correct answer: B. The National Time Dissemination Project

Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs, described 'One Nation, One Time' as this project, whose aim is to make accurate, reliable and traceable Indian Standard Time available throughout the country.

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