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Current Affairs Quiz — 31 October 2026

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Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026: PM Modi joins 151st birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Patel at Ekta Nagar
Q1

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31 October 2026 marked which birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?

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Correct answer: D — 151st

The 2026 celebrations marked the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
Q2

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 PM participated in the celebrations at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
Q3 Advanced

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

This year's National Unity Parade was dedicated to the valour of police and security forces.
Q4 Advanced

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

The PM said Patel united more than 550 princely states after independence.
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, succeeding AP Singh
Q5

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 assumed charge as Chief of the Air Staff on 31 October 2026.
Q6 Advanced

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit became which numbered Chief of the Air Staff of India?

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Correct answer: B — 29th

He assumed charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff.
Q7 Advanced

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

Prior to assuming charge as CAS, he served as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
Q8 Advanced

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

AP Singh superannuated after 42 years of distinguished service.
Q9 Advanced

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

Both are correct: he was commissioned on 6 December 1986 in the fighter stream and was CISC during Operation Sindoor.
Centre releases additional tax devolution instalment of ₹1,09,019 crore to States; Uttar Pradesh gets the most
Q10

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

The Union Government released ₹1,09,019 crore as an additional instalment.
Q11 Advanced

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

Uttar Pradesh received the highest amount, ₹19,208 crore.
Q12 Advanced

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

Neither is correct: it was the second additional instalment of the year and was in addition to the regular monthly devolution.
Inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise held from 30 October to 3 November 2026
Q13

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

The exercise focuses on regional security in the Bay of Bengal.
Q14 Advanced

Which of the following countries is NOT a participant in the inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise?

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Correct answer: B — Maldives

Participants are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand; Maldives is not a BIMSTEC member.
Q15 Advanced

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

The exercise embodies the spirit of 'Shared Seas, Shared Security and Shared Prosperity'.
Q16 Advanced

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

Both are correct as stated by the Ministry of Defence release on the exercise.
Delhi records lowest average October AQI in eight years at 166
Q17

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

Delhi's monthly average AQI for October 2026 was 166.
Q18 Advanced

How many 'Good to Moderate' AQI days did Delhi record from January to October 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 220

Delhi recorded 220 'Good to Moderate' days in January–October 2026.
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 awarded to 490 police and security personnel
Q19

How many personnel were awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for the year 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 490

The medal was awarded to 490 personnel for 2026.
Q20 Advanced

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

The medal is announced every year on 31 October, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Customs duty exemption on cotton imports extended by two months, till 31 December 2026
Q21

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

The exemption was extended until 31 December 2026.
Q22 Advanced

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

The extension was notified by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
India win both men's and women's titles at inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad
Q23

Which city hosted the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Ahmedabad

The inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship was held in Ahmedabad.
Q24 Advanced

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

India women beat Uganda 35-15 in the final.
Q25 Advanced

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

India men beat Sri Lanka 54-20 in the final.
President Droupadi Murmu attends Dhwajarohan ceremony of Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Maha Kumbh
Q26

The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Maha Kumbh is held on the banks of which river?

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Correct answer: B — Godavari

The President noted that the Kumbh at Nashik is held on the banks of the Godavari.
Q27 Advanced

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

Ujjain's Kumbh is held on the banks of the Shipra.
Mizoram gets 45 new road works of 509.54 km worth ₹710.40 crore under PMGSY-IV
Q28

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 Ministry approved 45 road works (509.54 km) for Mizoram.
Q29 Advanced

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

The projects will provide all-weather road connectivity to 48 habitations for the first time.