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Strengthen your APSC CCE and UPSC Current Affairs preparation with the Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 30 October 2026.
Today’s set contains 4 exam-oriented MCQs covering Assam’s Raas Mahotsav tradition, India’s science and technology priorities through ESTIC 2026, Minimum Support Price policy, and the contribution of Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha to Indian science.
Topics Covered: Raas Mahotsav; Dakhinpat Satra; Garamur Satra; ESTIC 2026; Minimum Support Price; CACP; CCEA; Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha; TIFR; Atomic Energy Commission.
Question 1 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the historical development of Raas Mahotsav in Assam:
- Basudev Goswami, the 10th Satradhikar of Dakhinpat Satra, initiated Raas Leela after receiving a divine instruction in a dream.
- Pitambar Dev Goswami introduced Raas Leela as a stage performance at Garamur Satra in 1934.
- Women were permitted to participate in Raas Leela performances at Garamur Satra in 1950.
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.
According to folklore, Basudev Goswami received a divine instruction in a dream to organise Krishna Raas Leela.
Later, Pitambar Dev Goswami introduced Raas Leela as a stage performance in 1934.
An important development took place in 1950, when girls of the Satra were permitted to participate in the Raas Leela and dance performances.
Key Facts for APSC: Dakhinpat Satra → Basudev Goswami → Raas Leela tradition; Garamur Satra → Pitambar Dev Goswami → stage performance in 1934 → participation of girls permitted in 1950.
APSC Focus: Questions on Assam culture often test the association between Satra, religious tradition, personality and chronology. Aspirants should revise these together rather than as isolated facts.
Question 2 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding ESTIC 2026 and India’s scientific and technological priorities:
- The conclave was coordinated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) independently, without the involvement of CSIR.
- The conclave encouraged researchers to develop technologies, prototypes and pilot projects over the next five years in support of Viksit Bharat.
- Its theme was “Creative Minds, Catalyzing Science, Empowering Technologies.”
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect, while Statement 3 is correct.
The uploaded material states that ESTIC 2026 was coordinated by CSIR under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, with participation from 13 ministries. Therefore, it was not coordinated independently by DST.
The conclave encouraged researchers to work on technologies, prototypes and pilot projects over the next three years, not five years.
Its theme was “Creative Minds, Catalyzing Science, Empowering Technologies.”
Key Facts for APSC & UPSC: ESTIC 2026 → CSIR coordination → Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser → 13 participating ministries → three-year horizon → “Creative Minds, Catalyzing Science, Empowering Technologies.”
Prelims Trap: Watch carefully for institutional attribution and time periods. In statement-based questions, changing three years to five years can make an otherwise plausible statement incorrect.
Question 3 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India:
- The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) is a statutory body established in 1965 under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Finance Minister, gives final approval to MSPs.
- Since 2018–19, MSPs have been fixed at 1.5 times the cost of production.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect, while Statement 3 is correct.
The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) is an attached office under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, not a statutory body.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gives the final approval to MSPs, but it is chaired by the Prime Minister, not the Finance Minister.
The supplied material states that since 2018–19, MSPs have been fixed at 1.5 times the cost of production.
Key Facts for APSC & UPSC: MSP → CACP recommendation → CACP is an attached office → CCEA gives final approval → CCEA chaired by Prime Minister → 1.5 times cost of production since 2018–19.
Economy Focus: For MSP-related questions, revise the complete chain: recommendation → approving authority → cost concept → crops covered → procurement mechanism.
Question 4 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements about Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha:
- He is associated with the theoretical physics phenomenon known as Bhabha scattering.
- He established the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai with the support of J. R. D. Tata.
- He was the first Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India.
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.
Bhabha scattering is associated with Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha’s work on the scattering of electrons and positrons.
He established the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai in 1945 with the support of J. R. D. Tata and became its founding director.
Dr Bhabha also became the first Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, which was established in 1948.
Key Facts for APSC & UPSC: Homi J. Bhabha → Bhabha scattering → TIFR established in 1945 → support of J. R. D. Tata → first Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission → AEC established in 1948.
Science & Technology Link: Dr Bhabha is central to understanding the institutional development of modern physics and atomic-energy research in India.
Quick Revision – 30 October 2026: The development of Raas Mahotsav in Assam is associated with Basudev Goswami and later Pitambar Dev Goswami, who introduced staged Raas Leela at Garamur Satra in 1934; participation of girls followed in 1950. ESTIC 2026 was coordinated by CSIR under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser and focused on a three-year technology-development horizon. The CACP is an attached office, not a statutory body, while MSPs receive final approval from the CCEA chaired by the Prime Minister. Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha is associated with Bhabha scattering, TIFR and the Atomic Energy Commission.
Why These Topics Matter for APSC CCE: The 30 October set balances Assam-specific culture with national science, agriculture and personalities. Raas Mahotsav strengthens Assam culture preparation. ESTIC 2026 adds an institutional science-policy dimension. MSP remains a recurring Indian Economy and agriculture topic, while Homi Bhabha connects personalities with the history of Indian science and nuclear research.
For effective APSC Current Affairs preparation, connect current-affairs topics with their static foundations. For Assam culture, remember the institution, personality and chronology. For science initiatives, revise the coordinating institution, theme and objective. For economic policy, focus on institutional roles and decision-making authorities. For personalities, connect their names with institutions, discoveries and landmark contributions.
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