Asia Current Affairs Quiz
Daily news by your exam, state and topic тАФ each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which team did India defeat in the women's hockey final of the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C тАФ China
India beat defending champions China 1-0 in the final on 2 October 2026.
Before 2026, in which year did India last win Asian Games gold in women's hockey?
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Correct answer: B тАФ 1982
The 2026 gold ended a 44-year wait; India's previous women's hockey gold at the Asian Games came in 1982.
Who scored the only goal for India in the Asian Games 2026 women's hockey final?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Lalremsiami
Lalremsiami scored in the first quarter (10th minute) in her 200th international match; Savita saved a penalty stroke.
The 20th Asian Games (2026) are hosted by which country?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Japan
The 20th Asian Games are Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan; the hockey final was played at Kakamigahara, Gifu.
The G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting that concluded on 2 October 2026 was held in which city?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Milwaukee
It was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under the United States G20 Presidency.
Which country holds the G20 Presidency in 2027, as per India's support stated at the Milwaukee meeting?
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Correct answer: A тАФ United Kingdom
Piyush Goyal extended India's full support to the United Kingdom for its G20 Presidency in 2027.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits forced labour, as cited by India at the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Article 23
Goyal noted that Article 23 prohibits forced labour as a fundamental right enforceable by the Supreme Court.
In which weight category did Lovlina Borgohain win gold at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Women's 75 kg
Lovlina Borgohain won the women's 75 kg gold with a 5-0 victory in the final.
Ankush won Asian Games 2026 gold in which event?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Men's 80 kg boxing
Ankush won gold in the men's 80 kg boxing event.
In the RoDTEP scheme, what does 'RoDTEP' stand for?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products
RoDTEP = Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products; it refunds embedded duties and taxes on exports.
Up to which date was the RoDTEP scheme extended in October 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ 31 December 2026
Notification No. 41/2026-27 (30 September 2026) extended RoDTEP up to 31 December 2026.
Who won India's first wrestling gold at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Sujeet
Sujeet won the men's 65 kg freestyle gold on his Asian Games debut тАФ India's first wrestling gold of the edition.
Component II of the RELIEF intervention for exporters offers ECGC cover with how much risk coverage?
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Correct answer: D тАФ 95%
Component II encourages exporters to take ECGC cover for shipments to the specified regions with 95% risk coverage.
RELIEF, launched on 19 March 2026 for exporters, is a time-bound intervention under which mission?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Export Promotion Mission
RELIEF is a time-bound intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM).
The first two mineral blocks auctioned in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir (2026) are of which mineral?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Limestone
Both blocks тАФ KootтАУKapran and Wantrag тАФ are limestone blocks.
The KootтАУKapran and Wantrag limestone blocks auctioned in 2026 are in which district of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Anantnag
Both blocks are in Anantnag district; KootтАУKapran is in Dooru tehsil.
At the Asian Games 2026, India won its first-ever gold in which archery event?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Women's recurve team
Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti won India's first-ever gold in the women's recurve team event.
Which archer was part of both India's women's recurve team gold and recurve mixed team silver at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Kumkum Anil Mohod
Kumkum Anil Mohod won gold in the women's recurve team (with Ankita Bhakat and Kirti) and silver in the recurve mixed team (with Dhiraj Bommadevara).
How many places/features in Ladakh were given standard names on the Survey of India map in October 2026?
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Correct answer: C тАФ 28
The Government identified 28 places/features in the UT of Ladakh by standard names on the official SoI map.
Which of the following is a peak among the 28 Ladakh features named on the Survey of India map in 2026?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Zorawar Peak
Zorawar Peak is in the list, along with Kanishka Peak, Atisha Giri, Martand Giri and others.
What is the slogan of the People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 launched through Special Gram Sabhas on 2 October 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas
The People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 is titled 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas'.
Under the People's Plan Campaign 2026-27, Gram Panchayats prepare Gram Panchayat Development Plans for which financial year?
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Correct answer: C тАФ 2027-28
Gram Panchayats prepare their GPDPs for financial year 2027-28 under PPC 2026-27.
In October 2026, the first tigress under a Tiger Reintroduction Programme was released in which tiger reserve?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Buxa
The tigress was released in Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, on 2 October 2026.
The tigress released in Buxa Tiger Reserve in October 2026 was translocated from which reserve?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Valmiki Tiger Reserve
The tigress was translocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar.
In which year was Buxa declared a Tiger Reserve?
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Correct answer: B тАФ 1983
Buxa was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1983.
India's men's quadrant team won its first-ever Asian Games medal (bronze) in 2026 in which sport?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Sepaktakraw
The men's quadrant team won bronze in Sepaktakraw тАФ India's first-ever medal in this event at the Asian Games.
Besides Mahatma Gandhi, the birth anniversary of which former Prime Minister falls on 2 October?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Lal Bahadur Shastri
2 October is the birth anniversary of both Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Where were the Centenary Celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission held on 1 October 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Bharat Mandapam
PM Modi participated in the UPSC Centenary Celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 1 October 2026.
Consider the following statements about the UPSC centenary (October 2026): 1. The PM traced the institution's origins to 1926. 2. A commemorative postage stamp and a special coin were released. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2
The PM contrasted the institution's British-era origins in 1926 with its later role, and a commemorative postage stamp and a special coin were released.
At the UPSC centenary, the PM suggested that UPSC and state commissions use which platform of Mission Karmayogi for capacity building?
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Correct answer: A тАФ iGOT
The PM said the i-GOT platform created under Mission Karmayogi can be used by UPSC and state selection commissions for capacity building.
Along with a stamp and a coin, what compilation was released at the UPSC centenary on 1 October 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ 100 significant case laws
A compilation of 100 significant case laws was released at the UPSC centenary.
What is the outlay of the GOBARdhan Central Sector Scheme for compressed biogas launched on 1 October 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ ₹23,731 crore
The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 August 2026 with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore.
Consider the following statements about the GOBARdhan scheme (2026): 1. It is a ten-year framework from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. 2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
GOBARdhan provides a ten-year framework from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 and was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, not Jal Shakti.
What administered price of compressed biogas is fixed under the GOBARdhan scheme?
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Correct answer: A тАФ ₹2,110 per MMBtu
The scheme introduces an administered CBG price of ₹2,110 per MMBtu.
Under GOBARdhan, the CBG procurement obligation on City Gas Distribution entities from FY 2028-29 onwards is:
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Correct answer: D тАФ 5%
The CBG Obligation is 3% in FY 2026-27, 4% in FY 2027-28 and 5% from FY 2028-29 onwards.
Under the GOBARdhan credit guarantee, what is the guarantee cap per project for women-led MSME CBG projects?
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Correct answer: A тАФ ₹25 crore
The guarantee cap is ₹20 crore per project for general MSME projects and ₹25 crore for women-led MSME projects.
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), which celebrated its Silver Jubilee in October 2026, was established in which year?
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Correct answer: D тАФ 2001
HQ IDS was established on 1 October 2001 in New Delhi and marked 25 years on 1 October 2026.
What was the name of the event organised by HQ IDS as part of its Silver Jubilee in October 2026?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Trishakti Manthan
HQ IDS organised 'Trishakti Manthan' with addresses by the CDS and the CISC.
What is the theme of the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (3тАУ5 October 2026)?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Resilience in an Age of Flux
KEC 2026 is being held under the theme 'Resilience in an Age of Flux'.
The Kautilya Economic Conclave is an initiative of which institution, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Institute of Economic Growth
The Kautilya Economic Conclave is an initiative of the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), founded by Prof. V.K.R.V. Rao in 1952, with the Ministry of Finance.
In October 2026, the Manipur Cabinet approved one-time assistance of how much for the next of kin of each of the 49 persons missing since the May 2023 violence?
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Correct answer: C тАФ ₹10 lakh
The Cabinet approved ₹10 lakh each for the next of kin of 49 missing persons; the total cost is ₹4.90 crore.
Manipur constituted its Fifth State Finance Commission in October 2026. Under which Articles of the Constitution is a State Finance Commission constituted to review the finances of Panchayats and Municipalities?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Articles 243-I and 243-Y
As per Articles 243-I and 243-Y, a State Finance Commission is constituted every five years to review the finances of Panchayats and Municipalities; Article 280 deals with the (Union) Finance Commission.
Under the revised norms announced on 1 October 2026, what is the maximum sugar stock a dealer can hold (outside Kolkata and Assam) from 15 October to 30 November 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ 1,000 quintals
A dealer shall not hold sugar stock exceeding 1,000 quintals; the limit is 2,000 quintals for Kolkata and Assam.
Consider the following statements about the sugar stock norms of October 2026: 1. A dealer cannot hold sugar for more than 15 days from receipt. 2. A higher limit of 2,000 quintals applies to Kolkata (with its extended metropolitan area) and Assam. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2
The holding period is cut to 15 days, and Kolkata with its extended metropolitan areas and Assam get a 2,000-quintal limit.
Tamil Nadu's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, rolled out by NHAI in October 2026, is at which toll plaza?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Paranur
NHAI rolled out Tamil Nadu's first MLFF system at Paranur Toll Plaza on the TambaramтАУTindivanam section of NH-179B.
Which two technologies does the Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling at Paranur (Tamil Nadu) use to collect toll without stopping vehicles?
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Correct answer: B тАФ ANPR and FASTag
The MLFF system uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and FASTag-based electronic toll collection.
Manu Francis and Prince Kurisinkal Noble won silver at the Asian Games 2026 in which event?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Men's skiff (sailing)
Manu Francis and Prince Noble won silver in the men's skiff sailing event on 1 October 2026.
Consider the following statements about India's sailing medals at the Asian Games 2026 on 1 October: 1. The men's skiff silver was India's first Asian Games silver in that event. 2. Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma won bronze in the women's skiff. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2
The Aichi-Nagoya medal was India's first Asian Games silver in men's skiff, and Harshita TomarтАУShital Verma took bronze in the women's skiff.
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 тАФ 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 тАФ Both 1 and 2
₹1,262.54 crore went to 36.87 lakh women, and the instalment covers OctoberтАУDecember together.
Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru won a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 in which sport?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Compound archery
He won bronze in the men's compound individual archery event, beating Vietnam's Dang Cong Duc 149-144.
How did India finish its compound archery campaign at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ 3 gold and 1 bronze
India won all three compound team golds (men's, women's, mixed) and Ganesh's individual bronze тАУ three golds and a bronze.
The two offshore mineral blocks put up for auction by the Ministry of Mines on 1 October 2026 are located in which sea area?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Andaman Sea
Sewell Rise-01 and West Sewell Ridge-01 are offshore blocks in the Andaman Sea.
The offshore blocks Sewell Rise-01 and West Sewell Ridge-01 (auctioned from October 2026) mainly contain:
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Correct answer: A тАФ Polymetallic nodules and crusts
Both blocks contain polymetallic nodules and crusts hosting cobalt, nickel, manganese, copper and rare earth elements.
The 24th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise 'Varuna', in which INS Trishul took part in September 2026, is held between India and which country?
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Correct answer: D тАФ France
Varuna is the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy; INS Trishul took part in the 24th edition.
For the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna (2026), INS Trishul arrived at which French port?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Toulon
INS Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, on 22 September 2026; Marseille is where the crew laid a wreath at the Mazargues War Memorial.
How much financial support was approved for the Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra (agreement signed 1 October 2026)?
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Correct answer: C тАФ ₹10,520 crore
₹10,520 crore financial support was approved for rolling out the Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra.
The Amended BharatNet Program agreement for Maharashtra (October 2026) was signed on behalf of the Department of Telecommunications by:
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Correct answer: B тАФ Digital Bharat Nidhi
Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under DoT signed the agreement with the Maharashtra government, MDIL, BSNL and MahaIT.
In October 2026, Narendra Bhooshan assumed charge as Secretary of which Union Ministry?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Narendra Bhooshan assumed charge as Secretary, MoEFCC on 1 October 2026; earlier he was Secretary, Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development.
Consider the following statements about Narendra Bhooshan, who became MoEFCC Secretary in October 2026: 1. He is a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre. 2. His previous post was Secretary, Department of Land Resources. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2
He is a 1992-batch IAS officer of the UP cadre and moved from the post of Secretary, Department of Land Resources.
What was the theme of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day 2026, observed on 1 October?
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Correct answer: B тАФ One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
The theme of NVBDD 2026 was 'One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.'
INS Tarkash's port call at Mombasa (September 2026) was described as being in the spirit of MAHASAGAR. What does MAHASAGAR stand for?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
The release says the port call is in keeping with MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
India's women's squash team lost to which side in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final on 1 October 2026, settling for bronze?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Hong Kong, China
India lost 1-2 to Hong Kong, China in the semi-final and took bronze.