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Daily Current Affairs 27 October 2026

Three exam-ready news topics of the day for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO and GD — written in the one-line fact format the General Awareness section actually asks for, each closing with an Important Facts for Exams slip, plus 9 practice MCQs at the end.

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Economy & Banking Fuel Standards 27 October 2026

E100 Ethanol Fuel Allowed in Certified Flex-Fuel Vehicles

  • The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, through a gazette notification.
  • The amendment recognises E100 fuel in the emission-related provisions for eligible flex-fuel vehicles.
  • E100 is petrol blended with up to 100% ethanol, as described in the amended rules.
  • The change applies only to vehicles specifically designed and certified to use the relevant ethanol fuel.
  • E100 has been added alongside E85 for eligible flex-fuel vehicles.
  • The amendment enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to launch vehicles engineered to run on 100% bio-ethanol fuel.
  • Vehicles designed for E20 petrol or conventional fuel are not permitted to use E85 or E100 under the notification.
  • E85 and E100 are therefore not interchangeable with fuels intended for ordinary petrol vehicles.

Key Details

FieldValue
Amending authorityMinistry of Road Transport and Highways
Rules amendedCentral Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
Newly recognised fuelE100
Other eligible fuel mentionedE85
Eligible vehiclesVehicles designed and certified for the respective fuel
Not eligibleVehicles designed for E20 or conventional fuel

Exam Background

  • An OEM is an original equipment manufacturer—the company that manufactures and markets a vehicle.
  • The notification concerns fuel use in specially designed vehicles; it does not authorise E85 or E100 for all petrol vehicles.

Important Facts for Exams

  • Which ministry amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989? — Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
  • Which ethanol fuel was newly recognised in the rules? — E100.
  • Which other ethanol fuel is mentioned alongside E100? — E85.
  • Which vehicles can use E100 under the amendment? — Vehicles specifically designed and certified for it.
  • Can an E20-designed vehicle use E100 under the notification? — No.
  • What does OEM stand for? — Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Source: News On AIR report

International Relations Legal Metrology 27 October 2026

India Hosts 61st International Legal Metrology Meeting

  • The 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology began in New Delhi.
  • India hosted this international meeting for the first time.
  • The gathering brought together delegates, senior officials and technical experts from across the world.
  • The meeting focused on cooperation in measurement standards, consumer protection and fair trade.
  • Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare addressed the gathering.
  • Khare highlighted the role of accurate, internationally harmonised measurements in fair trade and consumer confidence.
  • She also linked reliable measurement standards with industrial innovation and economic growth.
  • The meeting highlighted Government Approved Test Centres as a way to increase verification capacity.
  • The e-Maap National Portal is being developed to provide integrated digital services in legal metrology.
  • The address also referred to Jan Vishwas reforms of 2023 and 2026, including specified offence decriminalisation, improvement notices and graded penalties.

Meeting Snapshot

FieldValue
Meeting61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology
Host countryIndia
VenueNew Delhi
First-time milestoneIndia hosted the meeting for the first time
Key addressConsumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare
Areas of cooperationMeasurement standards, consumer protection and fair trade

Regulatory and Digital Measures

  • The address described Jan Vishwas reforms as introducing proportionate regulatory measures while retaining consumer safeguards.
  • Government Approved Test Centres are intended to augment verification capacity; e-Maap is a digital-services initiative in legal metrology.

Important Facts for Exams

  • Which meeting did India host for the first time? — The 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology.
  • Where was the 61st meeting held? — New Delhi.
  • What does the meeting promote cooperation in? — Measurement standards, consumer protection and fair trade.
  • Who addressed the gathering as Consumer Affairs Secretary? — Nidhi Khare.
  • What is the name of the legal metrology digital portal under development? — e-Maap National Portal.
  • Which centres are being expanded to augment verification capacity? — Government Approved Test Centres.

Source: News On AIR report

Economy & Banking Export Support 27 October 2026

RELIEF Export Scheme Extended Until March 2027

  • The Department of Commerce extended the timeline of Component II of the RELIEF initiative until 31 March 2027.
  • RELIEF stands for Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation.
  • RELIEF is a time-bound intervention under the Export Promotion Mission.
  • The extension was notified amid continued geopolitical disruptions in West Asia and effects on maritime logistics across the Gulf and adjoining regions.
  • Component II encourages exporters to obtain ECGC cover for upcoming shipments to specified regions.
  • The component provides 95% risk coverage through the relevant ECGC cover.
  • Eligible cover includes Standalone Policies and Whole Turnover Policies obtained on or after the date specified in the scheme notification.
  • For eligible exporters, the premium is protected from increases beyond pre-disruption levels during the eligible period.
  • Covered cargo categories include Full Container Load, Less than Container Load and refrigerated containers; energy shipments are excluded.
  • Exporters must submit claims and supporting documents through the ECGC customer portal at ecgcltd.in.

Scheme Details

FieldValue
Full formResilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation
Administrative departmentDepartment of Commerce
MissionExport Promotion Mission
Extended componentComponent II
Extended until31 March 2027
Risk coverage95%
Claims portalECGC customer portal at ecgcltd.in

Coverage and Purpose

  • RELIEF was launched on 19 March 2026, according to the report, to support exporters facing freight-cost escalation, higher insurance premia and war-related export risks.
  • Component II covers specified shipment categories and excludes energy shipments; the extension responds to disruption along the Gulf and wider West Asian maritime corridor.

Important Facts for Exams

  • What is the full form of RELIEF? — Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation.
  • Until when was Component II extended? — 31 March 2027.
  • Which department extended the RELIEF timeline? — Department of Commerce.
  • Under which mission does RELIEF operate? — Export Promotion Mission.
  • What risk coverage does Component II provide? — 95%.
  • Which organisation’s customer portal is used to submit claims? — ECGC.
  • Which shipment category is excluded from the stated coverage? — Energy shipments.

Source: News On AIR report

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Daily Current Affairs 27 October 2026 for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS and CPO

This page carries the complete current affairs of 27 October 2026, prepared specifically for candidates preparing for SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, SSC CPO, SSC GD Constable and other competitive examinations. Every topic on this page is compiled from All India Radio (News On AIR) reports and written in the short, factual, one-line style that the General Awareness section of SSC papers actually tests — dates, full forms, ministries, venues, appointments and numbers — rather than long news reporting.

The topics covered today are E100 ethanol fuel in certified flex-fuel vehicles, India hosting the 61st International Committee of Legal Metrology meeting, and the extension of the RELIEF scheme for exporters. Each topic ends with an Important Facts for Exams box, and the page closes with 9 practice MCQs with answers.

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Why daily current affairs matter in the SSC exam

In SSC CGL Tier I, the General Awareness section carries 25 questions of 2 marks each, that is 50 marks out of 200, and it must be completed in a locked 15-minute sectional window under the 2026 pattern. Unlike Quantitative Aptitude or Reasoning, General Awareness rewards recall rather than calculation, so a well-prepared candidate can finish the whole section in seven or eight minutes and carry the saved time as a psychological cushion into the rest of the paper.

Within that section, current affairs typically account for a meaningful share of questions, and the questions are almost always factual one-liners — who launched a scheme, where a summit was held, which ministry implements a programme, what a scheme's full form is. That is exactly why this page is written as short bullet facts rather than paragraphs of analysis.

Topics covered on 27 October 2026 and the sections they belong to

TopicCategoryMost likely question
E100 FuelEconomy & BankingWhich vehicles may use E100?
Metrology MeetingInternational RelationsWhere was the 61st meeting held?
RELIEF ExtensionEconomy & BankingWhat does RELIEF stand for?

How to use this daily current affairs page effectively

  1. Read the “Today at a glance” box first. A handful of lines, under two minutes. If you are short on time on a busy day, this alone keeps you current.
  2. Then read each topic once, slowly. Do not try to memorise on the first pass — understanding what happened makes the facts stick far better than rote repetition.
  3. Revise only the Important Facts for Exams boxes. These are deliberately written in question–answer shape, so they double as a revision sheet in the last week before the exam.
  4. Attempt the practice MCQs the same day. Active recall on the day you read something is worth several passive re-readings later.
  5. Do a weekly sweep every Sunday. Open the last seven date pages from the archive and read only the fact boxes — that takes about fifteen minutes and covers a full week.
  6. Link every current affair to static GK. When you read about a summit, revise the organisation's headquarters and member capitals at the same time. SSC frequently mixes the two.

Standard categories SSC asks current affairs from

Over the last several exam cycles, current affairs questions in SSC papers have clustered into a predictable set of buckets. Reading with these buckets in mind makes your notes far easier to revise:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can any petrol vehicle use E100 fuel?
No. E100 can be used only in vehicles specifically designed and certified for it. Vehicles designed for E20 petrol or conventional fuel cannot use E100 under the notification.
Which rules were amended to recognise E100?
The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, were amended by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The change recognises E100 alongside E85 for eligible flex-fuel vehicles.
Where was the 61st International Committee of Legal Metrology meeting held?
It was held in New Delhi. India hosted this international meeting for the first time.
What is the e-Maap National Portal?
It is a portal being developed to provide integrated digital services in legal metrology. Its development was highlighted at the 61st meeting.
What does RELIEF stand for and when does its extension end?
RELIEF means Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation. Component II has been extended until 31 March 2027.
What cargo does RELIEF Component II cover?
The stated categories include Full Container Load, Less than Container Load and refrigerated containers. Energy shipments are excluded.
Is current affairs enough to score well in SSC General Awareness?
No. Current affairs are important but static GK — History, Geography, Polity, Economics and Science — still carries the larger share of the General Awareness section. The most reliable approach is to read current affairs daily for about ten minutes and revise static GK chapter-wise alongside, using chapter-wise tests to check retention.
Are these daily current affairs pages free on TrickySSC?
Yes. All daily current affairs pages and the complete date-wise archive are free to read, with no login required. SSC CGL and SSC CHSL previous year papers are also free; the full 100-mock test series is available on the paid plan, with Mocks 1–4 free for everyone.

Last updated: 27 October 2026 · Published by TrickySSC · Compiled from All India Radio (News On AIR) reports and presented for examination preparation purposes only.