Current Affairs Quiz — 26 October 2026
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In October 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council accorded Acceptance of Necessity to capital acquisition proposals worth about how much?
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Correct answer: A — ₹2.12 lakh crore
About what share of the procurements approved by the DAC on 26 October 2026 will be made from Indian industry?
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Correct answer: B — 82%
The Active Offboard Decoy System (AODS), cleared by the DAC in October 2026 to counter modern anti-ship missiles, is meant for which service?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Navy
Consider the following statements about the DAC meeting of 26 October 2026: 1. It was chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh. 2. The Light Multi Role Helicopters cleared in it will be used by both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
In the October 2026 DAC approvals, the Mobile X-Band Doppler Weather Radar System was cleared for which service?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Air Force
What is the theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Probity for Prosperity (Satyanishtha se Samriddhi)
During which period was Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 observed?
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Correct answer: C — 26 October - 1 November 2026
Vigilance Awareness Week, observed from 26 October to 1 November in 2026, is held every year in the week of whose birth anniversary?
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Correct answer: D — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
In October 2026, MoRTH amended which rules to explicitly include E100 alongside E85 for flex-fuel vehicles?
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Correct answer: A — Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
As explained by MoRTH in October 2026, 'E85' fuel contains up to what share of ethanol by volume?
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Correct answer: B — 85%
Consider the following statements about the October 2026 amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989: 1. All existing vehicle owners must convert their vehicles to run on E85 fuel. 2. A vehicle compatible with E10 or E20 is not automatically suitable for E85. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
In October 2026, India hosted for the first time which meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML)?
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Correct answer: C — 61st
The International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML), which met in New Delhi in October 2026, is a committee of which international organisation?
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Correct answer: D — International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)
Which digital portal for legal metrology services was highlighted by the Department of Consumer Affairs at the 61st CIML meeting in October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — e-Maap
Who chaired the National Crisis Management Committee meeting held on 26 October 2026 to review preparedness for Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab'?
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Correct answer: B — Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan
In October 2026, IMD forecast that Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' would cross the coast between which two places?
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Correct answer: C — Bapatla and Visakhapatnam
Yanam, whose coast was in the forecast path of Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' in October 2026, is part of which Union Territory?
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Correct answer: D — Puducherry
What was the theme of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum inaugurated in New Delhi in October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development
Who inaugurated the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi, on 26 October 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Which of the following was NOT one of the four pillars of deliberation at the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Security
In October 2026, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated whom in Brazil's presidential run-off?
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Correct answer: D — Flávio Bolsonaro
With his October 2026 victory, Lula became the first Brazilian to be elected President how many times?
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Correct answer: A — Four
Consider the following statements about Brazil's 2026 presidential election: 1. Lula da Silva led the first round held on 4 October 2026. 2. Lula da Silva's new term will last until 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
In TRAI's October 2026 recommendations on ALTD services, what does 'FAST' stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television
What initial validity did TRAI recommend in October 2026 for an ALTD service authorisation?
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Correct answer: C — 20 years
The green propulsion system of Manastu Space, backed by TDB-DST in October 2026, uses a propellant based on which chemical?
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Correct answer: D — Hydrogen peroxide
In October 2026, the Technology Development Board signed an agreement to give ₹116 crore under the RDI Fund to which company?
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Correct answer: A — Manastu Space Technologies
While flagging off the Jaipur (Khatipura)-Tatanagar-Santragachi Express in October 2026, the Railway Minister said how many stations in Jharkhand are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?
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Correct answer: C — 57
As announced in October 2026, ASUSE 2027-28 will be conducted over which period?
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Correct answer: A — April 2027 - March 2028
At the request of which ministry will ASUSE 2027-28 include questions to identify handloom, power-loom and handicraft establishments?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Textiles