Education, Health & Society Current Affairs Quiz — Last 7 days
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The 'Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna', whose second instalment was released on 1 October 2026, belongs to which state?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann released the second instalment of the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna at Goindwal Sahib.
Consider the following statements about the second instalment of Punjab's Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna (October 2026): 1. ₹1,262.54 crore was transferred to 36.87 lakh women. 2. The instalment covers October, November and December. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
₹1,262.54 crore went to 36.87 lakh women, and the instalment covers October–December together.
The 48th WorldSkills Competition, where India finished 10th, was held in September 2026 in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Shanghai
WorldSkills 2026 was held in Shanghai, China, from 23 to 26 September 2026.
Consider the following statements about India at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: 1. India won 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence. 2. India sent its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors in 63 skills won 6 silvers and 20 Medals for Excellence and finished 10th.
Amritapuri, where the Vice-President attended Vishwa Seva Dinam on 27 September 2026, is in which district of Kerala?
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Correct answer: A — Kollam
Mata Amritanandamayi Math is at Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala.