Current Affairs Quiz — 31 October 2026
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Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31 October 2026 marked which birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
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Correct answer: D — 151st
Where did PM Narendra Modi attend the main Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations on 31 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
The National Unity Parade at Ekta Nagar on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026 was dedicated to whom?
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Correct answer: B — Valour of police and security forces
According to PM Modi's Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026 address, Sardar Patel united more than how many princely states after independence?
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Correct answer: C — 550
In October 2026, who assumed charge as the Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force?
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Correct answer: A — Ashutosh Dixit
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit became which numbered Chief of the Air Staff of India?
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Correct answer: B — 29th
Before taking over as Chief of the Air Staff, Ashutosh Dixit was serving in which post?
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Correct answer: C — Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who superannuated on 31 October 2026, served in the Indian Air Force for how many years?
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Correct answer: D — 42 years
Consider the following about Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit: 1. He was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on 6 December 1986. 2. He served as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee during Operation Sindoor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
How much additional tax devolution did the Union Government release to States on 31 October 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,09,019 crore
Which State received the largest share of the additional tax devolution instalment released on 31 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Uttar Pradesh
Consider the following about the tax devolution released on 31 October 2026: 1. It was the first additional instalment of the financial year. 2. It was released in place of that month's regular devolution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
The inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise was held from 30 October to 3 November 2026 to strengthen security in which water body?
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Correct answer: A — Bay of Bengal
Which of the following countries is NOT a participant in the inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise?
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Correct answer: B — Maldives
What is the motto of the inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise?
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Correct answer: C — Shared Seas, Shared Security and Shared Prosperity
Consider the following statements: 1. The Andaman and Nicobar Command is India's first integrated tri-service command. 2. The 6th BIMSTEC Summit was held under the theme 'BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
What was Delhi's monthly average AQI for October 2026, the lowest for October in eight years?
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Correct answer: B — 166
How many 'Good to Moderate' AQI days did Delhi record from January to October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 220
How many personnel were awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for the year 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 490
The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak is announced every year on 31 October to mark the birth anniversary of whom?
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Correct answer: C — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
In October 2026, the customs duty exemption on cotton imports was extended up to which date?
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Correct answer: D — 31 December 2026
Which department notified the extension of the customs duty exemption on cotton imports through Notification No. 35/2026-Customs?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
Which city hosted the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ahmedabad
India's women's team beat which country in the final of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship on 31 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Uganda
What was the score in the men's final of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, won by India against Sri Lanka?
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Correct answer: B — 54-20
The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Maha Kumbh is held on the banks of which river?
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Correct answer: B — Godavari
Match the Kumbh site with its river as mentioned by President Murmu at Nashik on 31 October 2026: which pair is correctly matched?
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Correct answer: C — Ujjain – Shipra
Under PMGSY-IV Batch-1 (FY 2026-27), how many road works were approved for Mizoram in October 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 45
The PMGSY-IV road works approved for Mizoram in October 2026 will connect how many habitations with all-weather roads for the first time?
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Correct answer: A — 48