Current Affairs Quiz — 22 October 2026
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In October 2026, the Prime Minister of which country, Donald Tusk, paid an official visit to India from 21 to 23 October?
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Correct answer: A — Poland
During the Polish PM's visit in October 2026, India and Poland set a target of doubling bilateral trade by which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2030
Which India-led international coalition did Poland join during PM Donald Tusk's visit to India in October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Consider the following statements about India-Poland relations as recalled in the October 2026 Joint Statement: 1. The relationship was elevated to a Strategic Partnership during PM Modi's visit to Poland in August 2024. 2. The India-Poland Action Plan adopted then covers 2024-2028. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The India-Poland Joint Statement of October 2026 recalls a memorial in Warsaw to an Indian ruler, popularly known in Poland as the 'Good Maharaja', who gave a home to Polish women and children during World War II. Who was he?
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Correct answer: D — Maharaja Jamsaheb
In October 2026, Harry Brook broke whose record for the fastest double century in ODI cricket?
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Correct answer: C — Shubman Gill
Harry Brook's record-fastest ODI double century on 22 October 2026 was scored against which team?
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Correct answer: D — Sri Lanka
At the Asian Para Games 2026, Sheetal Devi defended her title for the second consecutive edition in which event?
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Correct answer: A — Women's Individual Para Compound Archery
Which Indian para-athlete won gold with a new Games Record in the Men's High Jump T42/T63 at the Asian Para Games 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Shailesh Kumar
Solairaj Dharmaraj, who surpassed his own Asian Record to win gold at the Asian Para Games 2026, competed in which event?
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Correct answer: C — Men's Long Jump T44/T62/T64
What is the theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0, to be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Thirukkural Payilvom - Thirukkural Abhyas Karen
In which year was the first Kashi Tamil Sangamam held?
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Correct answer: D — 2022
Which Union Minister launched the registration portal for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 on 22 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Pralhad Joshi
From which place was the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' launched on 22 October 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Taraori, Karnal (Haryana)
The 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' launched in October 2026 mainly aims to address which problem?
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Correct answer: A — Unbalanced use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides
How many permanent houses for poor families in Haryana were approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, as announced at the Khet Bachao Abhiyan launch on 22 October 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 28,422
Where will the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum be held on 26-27 October 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi
What is the overarching theme of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum hosted by India in October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development
Which Indian physicist became the first Indian to receive the Oskar Klein Medal, in October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Ashoke Sen
The Oskar Klein Medal, awarded to Ashoke Sen in 2026, is given by Stockholm University together with which body?
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Correct answer: B — Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
What was the total cost of the Yamuna rejuvenation projects inaugurated and launched in Delhi on 22 October 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹8,941 crore
At the Yamuna rejuvenation event in Delhi on 22 October 2026, by which year was the Yamuna targeted to be made clean?
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Correct answer: A — 2029
Where was the 14th edition of India Chem 2026 inaugurated on 22 October 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mumbai
According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers at India Chem 2026, the Indian chemical industry is projected to reach what size by 2030?
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Correct answer: C — USD 300 billion
What was India Post's revenue in the first half (April-September) of FY 2026-27, as announced in October 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹8,212.7 crore
Which business vertical of India Post recorded the highest year-on-year growth (71%) in Q2 of FY 2026-27?
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Correct answer: A — Parcels
In their telephone conversation on 22 October 2026, PM Modi and Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed which level of partnership between India and Israel?
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Correct answer: B — Special Strategic Partnership