Practice APSC Current Affairs MCQs for 27 October 2026 on Mera Hou Chongba Festival, coal gasification, Assam Khel Maharan 3.0, Menga Dam Project and Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana,Mera Hou Chongba Festival Manipur, Nongda Lairen Pakhangba, coal gasification syngas, Khel Maharan 3.0 Assam, Assam sports current affairs, Menga Dam Arunachal Pradesh, Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project, Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana, AVYAY scheme, SAGE initiative senior citizens, APSC current affairs MCQ, Northeast current affairs 2026.
Strengthen your APSC CCE Prelims Current Affairs preparation with the Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 27 October 2026.
Today’s set contains 5 exam-oriented MCQs covering a useful mix of Northeast culture, energy and economy, Assam sports initiatives, infrastructure projects and social justice schemes.
Topics covered: Mera Hou Chongba Festival of Manipur, Coal Gasification, Khel Maharan 3.0 of Assam, Menga Dam Project in Arunachal Pradesh, and Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY).
Question 1 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Mera Hou Chongba Festival of Manipur:
- The festival is celebrated on the 15th lunar day of the Mera month of the Meitei calendar and is associated with the historical legacy of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba.
- The festival promotes unity and communal harmony by bringing together the indigenous communities of Manipur through traditional rituals and cultural celebrations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C – Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Both statements are correct.
Mera Hou Chongba is observed on the 15th lunar day of Mera in the traditional Meitei calendar and is historically linked with the reign of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba.
The festival is also an important symbol of brotherhood and communal harmony among the indigenous communities of Manipur. Traditional rituals, cultural performances and a communal feast form important elements of the celebration.
For APSC preparation, the festival is important because questions on the culture of Northeast India increasingly require aspirants to connect festivals with their State, community, calendar, historical associations and cultural significance.
Question 2 | Current Affairs
Which of the following best describes coal gasification?
A. The complete combustion of coal in excess oxygen to generate heat and electricity
B. The conversion of coal into synthesis gas (syngas) by reacting it with limited oxygen and steam at high temperatures
C. The conversion of coal into liquid petroleum through fractional distillation
D. The extraction of methane from coal seams without altering the coal chemically
Correct Answer: B – Conversion of coal into synthesis gas
Explanation: Coal gasification is the process of converting solid coal into synthesis gas or syngas by reacting coal with limited oxygen and steam at high temperatures.
The process generally takes place at temperatures ranging from about 800°C to 1,600°C. Coal gasification may be undertaken through surface coal gasification or underground coal gasification.
The important conceptual distinction is that gasification is not complete combustion. In complete combustion, sufficient oxygen is supplied primarily to generate heat. Gasification instead uses a controlled quantity of oxygen and steam to transform coal into a gaseous fuel or feedstock.
Key Facts for APSC & UPSC: Coal + limited oxygen + steam + high temperature → Syngas.
Question 3 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Khel Maharan 3.0 of Assam:
- The competitions are scheduled to begin at the Gaon Panchayat level on 7 November, followed by district-level and State-level competitions.
- The third edition introduces a children’s sports festival for children below 12 years to identify promising athletes for specialised training and monthly stipends.
- More than 9,800 athletes are expected to participate in the State-level competitions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D – 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three statements are correct according to the supplied material.
Khel Maharan 3.0 is scheduled to begin at the Gaon Panchayat level on 7 November, after which competitions will progress through the district and State levels.
A notable feature of the third edition is the introduction of a children’s sports festival for participants below 12 years of age. Its purpose is to identify talented young athletes who can subsequently receive specialised training and monthly stipends.
The source further states that more than 9,800 athletes are expected to participate at the State-level competitions.
Question 4 | Current Affairs
The proposed Menga Dam Project, which has faced protests by the All Tagin Students’ Union (ATSU) and other organisations over concerns regarding the rights, interests, land and livelihoods of affected communities, is located in which of the following States?
A. Assam
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Sikkim
D. Meghalaya
Correct Answer: B – Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: The proposed Menga Dam is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
According to the supplied material, the dam forms part of the 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHP) being developed by NHPC Ltd on the Subansiri River in Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.
The topic is relevant for APSC because the Subansiri River system and hydropower development in Arunachal Pradesh have direct geographical, environmental and downstream implications for Assam.
Such projects should be studied not merely as infrastructure projects but through multiple dimensions including hydropower generation, river ecology, displacement, tribal rights, land and livelihood concerns, downstream impacts and inter-State implications.
Question 5 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY):
- AVYAY was launched in 2021 by subsuming and expanding the earlier National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrC).
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry responsible for its implementation.
- Under the Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) initiative, selected start-ups can receive financial assistance of up to ₹1 crore through equity participation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D – 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three statements are correct according to the supplied material.
Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) was launched in 2021 and brought several senior-citizen welfare interventions together under a broader umbrella scheme.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry responsible for policy formulation, funding, monitoring and implementation of the programme.
An important component is the Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) initiative. It supports innovative start-ups working in the elderly-care sector through equity assistance of up to ₹1 crore, along with mentoring and market linkages.
For Prelims, government schemes should always be revised through four anchors: target group, nodal ministry, major components and financial/implementation provisions.
Quick Revision – 27 October 2026: Mera Hou Chongba is a Manipur festival celebrated on the 15th lunar day of Mera and promotes unity among indigenous communities. Coal gasification converts coal into syngas using limited oxygen and steam at high temperatures. Khel Maharan 3.0 begins at the Gaon Panchayat level and introduces a special sports festival for children below 12 years. The Menga Dam is part of the 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. AVYAY is a senior-citizen welfare umbrella scheme under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, while SAGE supports elderly-care startups.
Why These Topics Matter for APSC CCE: The 27 October set has a particularly useful Northeast India orientation. Mera Hou Chongba expands preparation beyond Assam into regional culture. Khel Maharan 3.0 is directly relevant to Assam government initiatives. The Menga Dam question links Arunachal Pradesh’s hydropower development with the Subansiri river system, an important area for Assam geography and environment. Coal gasification adds an economy-energy dimension, while AVYAY strengthens preparation on social-justice schemes.
For effective APSC Current Affairs preparation, current events should always be connected with their static foundations. For festivals, revise the State, community, timing and cultural significance. For energy technologies, understand the basic process rather than memorising terminology. For Assam schemes, revise the target group, stages and institutional structure. For Northeast infrastructure projects, connect river, district, State, implementing agency and socio-environmental concerns.
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