Daily Current Affairs — 4 October 2026
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Harivansh leads India's team to the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha; RoDTEP extended to 31 December 2026; India's first 5-km-scale free-space quantum key distribution link; SatLeo's TAPAS-1 thermal payload; CCMB's sickle cell severity scores; JAYA underwater vehicle technology to Hindustan Shipyard; second Census of Water Bodies — Telangana down 16%, AP up 17%; Algeria's death-penalty vote on forest arson; Asian Games close with India fourth; Telangana tops S&P Global's data-centre policy index; Pan-IIT AP Summit; PMAY-G 2.0 houses and 3D-printing pilot in AP.
1. Polity & Parliament
Harivansh Leads India's Delegation to the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha
Why in news: An Indian parliamentary delegation led by Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, left on 3 October 2026 for the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The Assembly is being held at Arusha, Tanzania, from 5 to 9 October 2026.
Key facts
- Theme: 'Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all'. About 2,000 delegates are expected.
- Members: Lok Sabha MPs Anurag Singh Thakur, Aparajita Sarangi, Sanjay Jaiswal, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Lata Wankhede, Bijuli Kalita Medhi and N.K. Premachandran, and Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra.
- Harivansh's role: He takes part in the Governing Council, the General Debate, the debate on the emergency item and the hearing of candidates for IPU President. A new IPU President is due to be chosen at this Assembly.
- A nominated Deputy Chairman: His elected term from Bihar ended on 9 April 2026. The President then nominated him to the Rajya Sabha under Article 80(1)(a), to the seat left vacant by former CJI Ranjan Gogoi. On 17 April 2026 he was re-elected Deputy Chairman unopposed, for a third straight term.
- A first: Harivansh is the first nominated member to hold the office of Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2. Economy & Trade
RoDTEP Export Scheme Extended to 31 December 2026
Why in news: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), through Notification No. 41/2026-27 dated 30 September 2026, extended the RoDTEP scheme up to 31 December 2026. The scheme was due to end on 30 September 2026, so this is a three-month extension.
Key facts
- Full form: RoDTEP = Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (the official text says 'Exported', not 'Export').
- Who gets it: Exports by Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) units, Advance Authorisation (AA) holders, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units and Export Oriented Units (EOUs).
- Rates: Rates and value caps are unchanged: Appendix 4R (DTA) and Appendix 4RE (AA/SEZ/EOU), as applicable on 30 September 2026. All other terms also stay the same.
- Legal basis: Issued under Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 and Para 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. Signed by DGFT Lav Agarwal.
Kautilya Economic Conclave: Vice-President's Inaugural Address
Why in news: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan gave the inaugural address of the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi on 3 October 2026. (The conclave itself, 3–5 October, organised by the Institute of Economic Growth with the Ministry of Finance, was covered on 2 October.)
- Main message: Economic resilience is linked to social resilience, and GDP cannot be the only measure of development.
3. Science-Tech & Space
India's First Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution Link at the 5-km Scale (5.56 km)
Why in news: India demonstrated its first free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link at the 5-km scale, over a distance of 5.56 km, between BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar in Gujarat. The night-time field trial was done on 27–28 September 2026 and was reported on 4–5 October 2026.
Key facts
- Who did it: Bengaluru-based quantum-security startup QNu Labs, with BISAG-N (Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics, Gandhinagar, under MeitY) and IIT Gandhinagar.
- Performance: Secure key rate of 230–260 bits per second, with a Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER) below 5%.
- Systems used: QNu Labs' 'Armos' QKD system with a Pointing, Acquisition and Tracking (PAT) optical system, combined with BISAG-N's 'Vedic Kavach' post-quantum cryptography platform. The combined setup stays secure even if the quantum channel is briefly unavailable.
- Why it matters: It sets a baseline for multi-node optical mesh networks and for satellite-to-ground quantum communication. BISAG-N Director General Dr. Vinay Thakur called it a step toward practical quantum-resilient communication.
SatLeo Labs' TAPAS-1: India's First Commercial CubeSat-Class Thermal Imaging Payload
Why in news: TAPAS-1, built by Ahmedabad startup SatLeo Labs, was launched on 1 October 2026 on SpaceX's Falcon 9 'Transporter-18' rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. It is India's first commercial CubeSat-category thermal (long-wave infrared) imaging payload.
Key facts
- Full form: TAPAS = Thermal Access Platform for Analytics & Solutions.
- A hosted payload: It is not a free-flying satellite of its own. It flies hosted on Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space's LEAP-2 platform (LEAP = Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Payloads), in a sun-synchronous orbit at about 500 km.
- Uses: Land-surface temperature and urban heat islands, crop water stress and soil moisture, and wildfire and disaster monitoring.
- Company: SatLeo Labs was founded in 2023 by Shravan Singh Bhati, Dr. Ranendu Ghosh (a retired ISRO scientist) and Urmil Bakhai. It plans a constellation of 10–15 thermal satellites by 2029.
- Same flight: Hyderabad's TakeMe2Space also flew MOI-1A (covered on 29 September). All Indian payloads were authorised by IN-SPACe, whose Chairman is Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka.
CSIR-CCMB Hyderabad Develops India-Specific Sickle Cell Severity Scores
Why in news: Scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, have developed two India-specific clinical severity scores for sickle cell anaemia, called ISS1 and ISS2 (Indian Severity Score 1 and 2). The work was reported on 4 October 2026; the research paper appeared in the journal eJHaem.
Key facts
- Data: Records of 171 children treated at the Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur.
- How they were built: The base is the international Paediatric Severity Score (PSS). ISS1 = PSS plus 4 clinical factors such as repeated blood transfusions, severe anaemia needing hospital care and acute fever. ISS2 = ISS1 without its 4 laboratory (biochemical) tests, so it can be used where labs are scarce.
- Accuracy: Agreement with expert doctors' assessment: PSS about 67%, ISS1 about 83%, ISS2 about 85%.
- Use: Helps doctors decide the hydroxyurea dose and track patients over time. It does not replace diagnostic tests.
4. Defence & Security
JAYA Underwater Vehicle: Technology Transferred to Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam
Why in news: The technology of 'JAYA', an indigenous Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) developed by CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, has been transferred to Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, for serial production. The agreement was signed on CSIR's 85th Foundation Day (late September 2026) in the presence of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh.
Key facts
- What is an AUV: An unmanned underwater vehicle that runs on its own, without a pilot on board.
- Developers: CSIR-NIO, Goa, with design support from the Indian Navy's Naval Design (Submarine) Group.
- Venue: NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.
- Roles: Ocean research, seabed surveys, environmental monitoring, maritime domain awareness and underwater surveillance.
5. Environment & Water Resources
Second Census of Water Bodies: Maharashtra Tops, Five States Record a Fall
Why in news: Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil released the second Census of Water Bodies (Volume II, Part II) on 25 September 2026, at the closing session of the 9th India International Water Week, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. State-wise results were widely reported on 4 October 2026. This part covers 19 states and 2 Union Territories (Chandigarh and Jammu & Kashmir).
Key facts
- Reference year: 2023-24. The second census was launched on 3 April 2025. The first census had reference year 2017-18 (report released in April 2023).
- What it records: Type, ownership, condition, use, storage capacity, filling status and encroachment of water bodies, in both rural and urban areas.
- Top states: Maharashtra 4,74,548 (up from 97,062, a rise of 388.91%), then Uttar Pradesh 2,86,292. Karnataka, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir (+20.5%) also rose.
- Note: This part gives no all-India total, since it covers only some states.
States where water bodies declined (second census vs first census)| State | Water bodies (2nd census) | Fall |
|---|
| Mizoram | 808 (was 2,185) | About 63% (largest) |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 499 (was 993) | About 50% |
| Jharkhand | 86,708 | About 19% |
| Telangana | 53,685 (was 64,056) | 16.19% |
| Rajasthan | 14,400 | About 15% |
6. International
Algeria's Lower House Votes for Death Penalty for Forest Arson
Why in news: On 1 October 2026, Algeria's National People's Assembly (the lower house) passed amendments to the penal code by 307 votes to 17, with 7 abstentions. They allow the death penalty for deliberately setting fire to forests and property, and for child abduction followed by murder or brutal abuse.
Key facts
- Why now: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune asked for the change in September 2026, after wildfires in the northeast killed at least 12 people.
- Not yet law: The upper house, the Council of the Nation, must review the bill, and the President must then ratify it.
- Moratorium: Algeria has carried out no execution since 1993. Amnesty International criticised the bill.
7. Sports — Asian Games 2026 Closing
20th Asian Games Close in Nagoya; Flag Passed to Doha 2030
Why in news: The 20th Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan (19 September–4 October 2026) ended on 4 October with a 90-minute closing ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Nagoya. India finished fourth with 85 medals.
Key facts
- Closing: Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani (Qatar) declared the Games closed. The OCA flag was handed over to Doha, Qatar, host of the 21st Asian Games in 2030; Qatar high-jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim took part in the handover.
- India's flag-bearer: Trap shooter Neeru Dhanda, who won 2 gold and 1 silver at these Games.
- India's position: India and Uzbekistan both won 21 golds, but India finished 4th because it won more silvers (27 against 25). India won 5 golds on the last day of competition (3 October). The 85 medals are India's second-best haul, after Hangzhou 2022 (held in 2023).
- Events: 469 medal events were held.
Asian Games 2026 — final medal table (top 5)| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|
| 1 | China | 169 | 89 | 83 | 341 |
| 2 | Japan (host) | 83 | 95 | 91 | 269 |
| 3 | South Korea | 39 | 43 | 68 | 150 |
| 4 | India | 21 | 27 | 37 | 85 |
| 5 | Uzbekistan | 21 | 25 | 24 | 70 |
Men's Cricket: India Beat Pakistan by 19 Runs to Retain Gold
Why in news: In the men's T20 cricket final at Nisshin (Aichi) on 3 October 2026, India scored 211/6 and beat Pakistan (192/6) by 19 runs. It is India's second straight men's cricket gold at the Asian Games.
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat.
- Top scores: Abhishek Sharma 61 off 28 balls; Hyderabad's Tilak Varma 51 not out off 22. Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz made 96.
Men's Hockey: India Beat Malaysia 5–1, Book LA 2028 Ticket
Why in news: On 3 October 2026, India beat Malaysia 5–1 in the men's hockey final. This is the first time India's men have defended an Asian Games hockey title.
- Scorers: Harmanpreet Singh (2), Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh and Shilanand Lakra. Shello Silverius scored Malaysia's goal.
- 5th gold: India's men have now won Asian Games hockey gold five times: 1966, 1998, 2014, 2022 and 2026.
- Olympic spot: The win gives direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. With the women's team's gold on 2 October, both Indian hockey teams have now qualified.
8. Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Focus
Water Bodies Census: Telangana Loses 10,371 Water Bodies, Andhra Pradesh Gains
Why in news: State-level results of the second Census of Water Bodies (reference year 2023-24) show that Telangana now has 53,685 water bodies, 10,371 fewer than in the first census (a fall of 16.19%). Andhra Pradesh, in contrast, rose by about 17% to 2,23,314.
Telangana vs Andhra Pradesh — Second Census of Water Bodies| Indicator | Telangana | Andhra Pradesh |
|---|
| Water bodies (2nd census, 2023-24) | 53,685 | 2,23,314 |
| First census (2017-18) | 64,056 | 1,90,777 |
| Change | −10,371 (−16.19%) | +32,537 (about +17%) |
| Rural share | About 99% (53,244 rural, 441 urban) | 99.68% |
| In use | 84.81% (was 80.76%) | 1,76,890 (up 18%) |
| Encroached | 3,063 (about 5.7%) | 7,643 (was 3,920) |
| Private ownership | 12.55% (6,740) | 49.48% (private or institutional) |
Telangana — key facts
- By type: Ponds 45.05% (24,182, down from 27,003); tanks 32.09% (17,228, up by 936). Lakes number only 278 and reservoirs 134.
- Biggest fall: Water conservation schemes, percolation tanks and check dams: 11,687, down by 7,552 — the largest fall in absolute numbers.
- Uses: Irrigation/agriculture 30,973; groundwater recharge 12,519; industry 254; drinking water 136.
- Other facts: 11.84% are in tribal areas; 87.45% are government-owned; 367 water bodies were revived in the last five years.
Andhra Pradesh — key facts
- Irrigation: 45,128 water bodies irrigate 18,52,520 hectares.
- By type: Ponds/tanks 60.33%; water conservation schemes/percolation tanks 28.72%.
- Encroachment: Encroached water bodies rose from 3,920 to 7,643. In the first census, AP was 3rd in encroachment, after Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
- Do not mix up: The '9.84% rise' quoted for AP belongs to the separate 7th Minor Irrigation Census (13,08,137 minor irrigation schemes, 95.03% of them groundwater-based), not to the water bodies census.
Telangana Tops S&P Global's Data Center Policy Attractiveness Index
Why in news: S&P Global's report 'India Forward: Reimagining Growth' (reported on 2 October 2026) ranked Telangana first in its Data Center Policy Attractiveness India (DCPAI) index. It said Telangana offers India's most attractive state policy package for data centres, mainly through electricity and regulatory incentives.
Key facts
- Leading group: Telangana led a top group of four — Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat — each scoring about 50 out of 100.
- Other groups: Second group (42–45): Odisha, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka. Third group (30–40): Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal.
- Scope: 19 state policies (IT/ITeS, data-centre and GCC policies) in 11 states, enacted since 2016, scored on four areas: electricity; land and capital; operational/technical support; and regulation/ease of doing business.
- India's capacity: About 1.5 GW of data-centre capacity today; it could reach 26.3 GW by FY2031-32.
Pan-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026: Amaravati Council, ₹500 Crore Fund, 'Q-Shiva' Quantum Systems
Why in news: The first PanIIT Andhra Pradesh Summit was held on 2–3 October 2026 at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Kala Vedika, Vijayawada, organised by the AP Government with PanIIT Alumni India. A Pan-IIT declaration ('Pan IIT AP 2026') and several agreements were released on 3 October.
Key facts
- Theme: 'Andhra's Resilient DeepTech Decade – Anchored by PanIIT'. Chief Guest: CM N. Chandrababu Naidu; Guest of Honour: IT Minister Nara Lokesh.
- Council: A permanent PanIIT Amaravati Council (some reports call it the Pan IIT World Council), headquartered in Amaravati, as the nodal deep-tech platform linking about 5 lakh IIT alumni.
- Fund and startups: A ₹500 crore PanIIT Amaravati (DeepTech) Venture Fund; target of incubating 50 deep-tech startups by 2030; a network of 100 global IIT-alumni mentors.
- Education: AI and entrepreneurship curriculum in schools from Class 6; 10 industry chairs in state universities; student exchange between IITs and state universities, with the government bearing 50% of the cost.
- Research: Technology transfer from the 23 IITs and 25 innovation hubs; an IIT Research Park in Amaravati; a deep-tech policy package for quantum, AI, semiconductors, space, defence, health, agritech and water; an annual summit proposed.
Quantum announcements
- Q-Shiva: CM Chandrababu Naidu unveiled five 'Q-Shiva' quantum computers built under the 'Make in Amaravati' idea, including a 4 Kelvin processor. They will serve as mini quantum-testing laboratories.
- 156-qubit system: A 156-qubit IBM quantum system, being set up by IBM, TCS and L&T in Amaravati Quantum Valley, is to start operating in February 2027.
PMAY-G 2.0: Foundation for 3 Lakh Rural Houses in AP and a 3D Concrete Printing Pilot
Why in news: On 4 October 2026, Union Rural Development and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and CM N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for 3 lakh rural houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) 2.0 at Burripalem village (ST Colony), Tenali mandal, Guntur district. A pilot to build houses by 3D concrete printing was also launched.
Key facts
- Funds: ₹3,600 crore — the first instalment for the 3 lakh houses. Union Minister of State for Rural Development Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani was also present.
- Quota raised: AP's regular quota was 75,000 houses; on the state's request the Centre raised it to 3 lakh. Another 3 lakh are promised after this batch and 3 lakh next year — 9 lakh in all — aiming at a house for every homeless poor family by 2029.
- 3D printing pilot: Technical support from CSIR–Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee. Villages: Burripalem and Obulanaidupalem (Tenali mandal). Cost ₹14 crore. Reports differ on the number of pilot houses (177 per DD India, 117 per PTI). It is billed as the country's first pilot housing project using 3D concrete printing for rural government housing.
- How it works: Each house takes about 10 days; the pilot is to finish in 6 months. Indoor temperature stays about 8°C lower than outside. About 5,000 more houses are planned if the pilot succeeds.
9. Quick Revision — One-Liners
Practice questions with answers
With reference to the second Census of Water Bodies, consider the following statements:
- Its reference year is 2023-24.
- Telangana recorded an increase in the number of water bodies compared with the first census.
- Among the states that recorded a decline, Mizoram had the largest percentage fall.
- 1 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (B) 1 and 3 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Telangana fell from 64,056 to 53,685 water bodies, a drop of 16.19%. Mizoram fell by about 63%, the largest.
With reference to the RoDTEP scheme, consider the following statements:
- RoDTEP stands for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products.
- It has been extended up to 31 December 2026 with its rates unchanged.
- It replaced the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) from 1 January 2021.
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three are correct. DGFT Notification No. 41/2026-27 (30 September 2026) extended RoDTEP to 31 December 2026 with Appendix 4R/4RE rates unchanged. RoDTEP began on 1 January 2021, replacing the WTO-incompatible MEIS.
With reference to the free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link demonstrated in Gujarat by QNu Labs, consider the following statements:
- It connected BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar over a distance of 5.56 km.
- The keys were sent through an optical fibre cable laid between the two institutes.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (A) 1 only
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. 'Free-space' means the link ran through open air, with no optical fibre. The trial by QNu Labs gave a key rate of 230–260 bits per second with QBER below 5%.
With reference to the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, consider the following statements:
- It is being held at Arusha, Tanzania.
- The Indian delegation is led by Harivansh, the first nominated member to be Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- The IPU has its headquarters in Paris.
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (C) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the IPU was founded in Paris in 1889, but its headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
Consider the Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A): India finished fourth in the Asian Games 2026 medal table, ahead of Uzbekistan, although both won 21 gold medals.
Reason (R): When gold counts are equal, the team with more silver medals ranks higher, and India won 27 silvers against Uzbekistan's 25.
- Both A and R are true, and R explains A
- Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
- A is true, R is false
- A is false, R is true
Answer: (A) Both A and R are true, and R explains A
Explanation: Both are true and R explains A. India (21-27-37, 85 medals) and Uzbekistan (21-25-24, 70 medals) were level on golds, so the silver count decided fourth place.
Consider the Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A): On 1 October 2026, Algeria's National People's Assembly passed amendments allowing the death penalty for deliberate forest arson.
Reason (R): Algeria has a single-house (unicameral) Parliament, so the amendments became law as soon as they were passed.
- Both A and R are true, and R explains A
- Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
- A is true, R is false
- A is false, R is true
Answer: (C) A is true, R is false
Explanation: A is true: the lower house passed the amendments 307–17. R is false: Algeria's Parliament has two houses; the upper house, the Council of the Nation, must still review the bill and the President must ratify it.
Match the CSIR / research institution in the news with its location:
| List I | List II |
|---|
| A. CSIR-CCMB (sickle cell severity scores) | 1. Roorkee |
| B. CSIR-NIO (JAYA underwater vehicle) | 2. Gandhinagar |
| C. CSIR-CBRI (3D-printed houses pilot) | 3. Hyderabad |
| D. BISAG-N (free-space QKD link) | 4. Goa |
- A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
- A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
- A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
- A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Answer: (D) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Explanation: CCMB is in Hyderabad, NIO in Goa (Dona Paula), CBRI in Roorkee (Uttarakhand) and BISAG-N in Gandhinagar (Gujarat). Hence A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2.
Match the Asian Games host city with the year of that edition:
| List I | List II |
|---|
| A. New Delhi (first Games) | 1. 2034 |
| B. Aichi–Nagoya | 2. 1951 |
| C. Doha (next Games) | 3. 2030 |
| D. Riyadh | 4. 2026 |
- A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
- A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
- A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
- A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
Answer: (B) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
Explanation: The first Asian Games were in New Delhi in 1951; the 20th edition was in Aichi–Nagoya in 2026; Doha hosts the 21st in 2030 and Riyadh the 22nd in 2034. Hence A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1.
Which institution is giving technical support to the 3D concrete printing housing pilot under PMAY-G 2.0 at Burripalem, Andhra Pradesh?
- IIT Madras
- CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai
- CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee
- National Buildings Construction Corporation
Answer: (C) CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee
Explanation: CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee, is the technical partner for the ₹14 crore pilot at Burripalem and Obulanaidupalem in Tenali mandal, Guntur district. IIT Madras supported India's first 3D-printed post office in Bengaluru (2023).
Which organisation's report ranked Telangana first in the Data Center Policy Attractiveness India (DCPAI) index?
- S&P Global
- Moody's
- NITI Aayog
- World Bank
Answer: (A) S&P Global
Explanation: S&P Global's report 'India Forward: Reimagining Growth' placed Telangana first, leading a top group with Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat (each about 50/100).