Current Affairs Quiz - 08 October 2026
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Current Affairs Quiz - 08 October 2026
Test knowledge of recent national, defence and global developments.
Q1National
Who completes 25 years as head of government?
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Correct Answer: (C) Narendra Modi
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi completes 25 years as head of government.
Q2National
What is the new strength of the Supreme Court after recent elevations?
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Correct Answer: (C) 37
Explanation: Supreme Court strength rises to 37 with elevation of three High Court Chief Justices.
Q3Defence
Where was the first indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya launched?
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Correct Answer: (A) Visakhapatnam
Explanation: India launches first indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya at Visakhapatnam on October 6.
Q4Defence
To which countries was the Akash air defence system exported?
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Correct Answer: (D) Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
Explanation: Akash air defence system exported to Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.
Q5Appointments
Who is named the next Chief of the Air Staff effective October 31?
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Correct Answer: (A) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Explanation: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Chief of the Air Staff effective October 31.
Q6Economy
By how many basis points did RBI raise the repo rate to 5.5%?
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Correct Answer: (D) 25
Explanation: RBI raises repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%.
Q7Economy
What amount was approved for the SME Growth Fund by the Cabinet?
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Correct Answer: (C) Rs 10,000 crore
Explanation: Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund.
Q8Science
What is the total capacity of the 40 indigenous systems deployed under National Supercomputing Mission?
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Correct Answer: (B) 68 petaflops
Explanation: National Supercomputing Mission deploys 40 indigenous systems with 68 petaflops.
Q9International
Which country agreed with India to expand defence and nuclear cooperation?
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Correct Answer: (A) Switzerland
Explanation: India and Switzerland agree to expand defence and nuclear cooperation.
Q10State
How many districts in Andhra Pradesh were declared drought-affected?
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Correct Answer: (C) 21 of 26
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh declares drought in 21 of 26 districts.
Q11Days
What day is observed on October 8 in India?
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Correct Answer: (D) Air Force Day
Explanation: October 8 observed as Air Force Day in India.
Q12Awards
Who won the Ramanujan Prize 2026?
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Correct Answer: (C) Mahesh Kakde
Explanation: Mahesh Kakde wins Ramanujan Prize 2026.
Q13National
Where did the INDIA bloc hold protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation?
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Correct Answer: (A) Jantar Mantar
Explanation: INDIA bloc protests at Jantar Mantar demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Q14Defence
Where did the India-UAE joint exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 begin?
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Correct Answer: (C) Chaubatia
Explanation: India-UAE joint exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 begins in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.
Q15Economy
At what rate did the rupee close against the US dollar?
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Correct Answer: (C) 96.78
Explanation: Rupee closes at 96.78 against US dollar.
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