Current Affairs MCQ Practice – October 2026
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October 2026 Current Affairs Quiz
[2026-10] Current Affairs Quiz - October 2026
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Noble Prize:
1) A Nobel Prize can be shared by up to three individuals only.
2) A Nobel Prize cannot be revoked once it has been awarded.
3) A Nobel Prize cannot be awarded posthumously.
4) The Nobel Prizes have been awarded every single year without interruption since 1901.
5) The original Nobel Prizes were awarded in five categories established in Alfred Nobel’s 1895 will.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 4 is Incorrect. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901 and they have been awarded annually since then. There have been years in that time when the Nobel Prizes have not been awarded – mostly during World War I (1914–1918) and II (1939–1945).
The Nobel Prize categories are physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace (5 Categories) – these were laid out in the will of Alfred Nobel. In 1968, Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden’s central bank) established the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
A Nobel Prize can neither be revoked, shared, nor transferred to others. Once the announcement has been made, the decision stands for all time.
A Nobel Prize can be shared by up to three individuals, or in the case of the peace prize, it can also be awarded to an organisation.
A Nobel Prize cannot be awarded posthumously.
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Statement 4 is Incorrect. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901 and they have been awarded annually since then. There have been years in that time when the Nobel Prizes have not been awarded – mostly during World War I (1914–1918) and II (1939–1945).
The Nobel Prize categories are physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace (5 Categories) – these were laid out in the will of Alfred Nobel. In 1968, Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden’s central bank) established the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
A Nobel Prize can neither be revoked, shared, nor transferred to others. Once the announcement has been made, the decision stands for all time.
A Nobel Prize can be shared by up to three individuals, or in the case of the peace prize, it can also be awarded to an organisation.
A Nobel Prize cannot be awarded posthumously.
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Statement 4 is Incorrect. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901 and they have been awarded annually since then. There have been years in that time when the Nobel Prizes have not been awarded – mostly during World War I (1914–1918) and II (1939–1945).
The Nobel Prize categories are physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace (5 Categories) – these were laid out in the will of Alfred Nobel. In 1968, Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden’s central bank) established the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
A Nobel Prize can neither be revoked, shared, nor transferred to others. Once the announcement has been made, the decision stands for all time.
A Nobel Prize can be shared by up to three individuals, or in the case of the peace prize, it can also be awarded to an organisation.
A Nobel Prize cannot be awarded posthumously.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs (Prize categories – Institutions responsible for the selection of prizes) is NOT correctly matched?
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In his last will and testament, Alfred Nobel specifically designated the institutions responsible for the prizes he wished to be established:
➖ The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for the Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry
➖ Karolinska Institutet for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
➖ The Swedish Academy for the Nobel Prize in Literature
➖ A Committee of five persons to be elected by the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) for the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee was established by the Norwegian Storting in 1897, tasked with selecting Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
➖ In 1968, the Sveriges Riksbank established the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences was given the task to select the economic sciences laureates starting in 1969.
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In his last will and testament, Alfred Nobel specifically designated the institutions responsible for the prizes he wished to be established:
➖ The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for the Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry
➖ Karolinska Institutet for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
➖ The Swedish Academy for the Nobel Prize in Literature
➖ A Committee of five persons to be elected by the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) for the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee was established by the Norwegian Storting in 1897, tasked with selecting Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
➖ In 1968, the Sveriges Riksbank established the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences was given the task to select the economic sciences laureates starting in 1969.
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In his last will and testament, Alfred Nobel specifically designated the institutions responsible for the prizes he wished to be established:
➖ The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for the Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry
➖ Karolinska Institutet for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
➖ The Swedish Academy for the Nobel Prize in Literature
➖ A Committee of five persons to be elected by the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) for the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee was established by the Norwegian Storting in 1897, tasked with selecting Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
➖ In 1968, the Sveriges Riksbank established the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences was given the task to select the economic sciences laureates starting in 1969.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsPM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) was launched in the year
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PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) was approved by the Union Cabinet on 16th July, 2025 for a period of six years, and was formally launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 11th October, 2025.
The six-year initiative, beginning with 2025-26, focuses on transforming agriculture and allied activities across 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts. These districts were identified using three key indicators: low productivity, low cropping intensity, and less agricultural credit disbursement. The selection also considered the share of net cropped area and operational holdings in each State and Union Territory. Each State has at least one selected district.
The scheme is being implemented through the convergence of 36 Central schemes across 11 Ministries and Departments, State schemes and private sector participation, enabling interventions suited to local agricultural priorities.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321731®=3&lang=1
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PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) was approved by the Union Cabinet on 16th July, 2025 for a period of six years, and was formally launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 11th October, 2025.
The six-year initiative, beginning with 2025-26, focuses on transforming agriculture and allied activities across 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts. These districts were identified using three key indicators: low productivity, low cropping intensity, and less agricultural credit disbursement. The selection also considered the share of net cropped area and operational holdings in each State and Union Territory. Each State has at least one selected district.
The scheme is being implemented through the convergence of 36 Central schemes across 11 Ministries and Departments, State schemes and private sector participation, enabling interventions suited to local agricultural priorities.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321731®=3&lang=1
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PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) was approved by the Union Cabinet on 16th July, 2025 for a period of six years, and was formally launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 11th October, 2025.
The six-year initiative, beginning with 2025-26, focuses on transforming agriculture and allied activities across 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts. These districts were identified using three key indicators: low productivity, low cropping intensity, and less agricultural credit disbursement. The selection also considered the share of net cropped area and operational holdings in each State and Union Territory. Each State has at least one selected district.
The scheme is being implemented through the convergence of 36 Central schemes across 11 Ministries and Departments, State schemes and private sector participation, enabling interventions suited to local agricultural priorities.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321731®=3&lang=1
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsThe motto, “Yato dharmastato Jayah” has been adopted by
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India’s national motto — Satyameva Jayate — is linked to Mundaka Upanishad replacing the British-era “Heaven’s Light, Our Guide”.
The Supreme Court’s post-Independence motto Yato Dharmastato Jayah, which translates into “Where there is righteous duty, there is victory”, is linked to the Mahabharata.
https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/206931/OPS/G2PGJQEI0.1+G7FGJSG6L.1.html
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India’s national motto — Satyameva Jayate — is linked to Mundaka Upanishad replacing the British-era “Heaven’s Light, Our Guide”.
The Supreme Court’s post-Independence motto Yato Dharmastato Jayah, which translates into “Where there is righteous duty, there is victory”, is linked to the Mahabharata.
https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/206931/OPS/G2PGJQEI0.1+G7FGJSG6L.1.html
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India’s national motto — Satyameva Jayate — is linked to Mundaka Upanishad replacing the British-era “Heaven’s Light, Our Guide”.
The Supreme Court’s post-Independence motto Yato Dharmastato Jayah, which translates into “Where there is righteous duty, there is victory”, is linked to the Mahabharata.
https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/206931/OPS/G2PGJQEI0.1+G7FGJSG6L.1.html
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe word ‘Satyameva Jayate’ in the State emblem has been taken from:
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India’s national motto — Satyameva Jayate — is linked to Mundaka Upanishad replacing the British-era “Heaven’s Light, Our Guide”.
https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/206931/OPS/G2PGJQEI0.1+G7FGJSG6L.1.html
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India’s national motto — Satyameva Jayate — is linked to Mundaka Upanishad replacing the British-era “Heaven’s Light, Our Guide”.
https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/206931/OPS/G2PGJQEI0.1+G7FGJSG6L.1.html
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India’s national motto — Satyameva Jayate — is linked to Mundaka Upanishad replacing the British-era “Heaven’s Light, Our Guide”.
https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/206931/OPS/G2PGJQEI0.1+G7FGJSG6L.1.html
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsNational Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) is located at
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The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute’ (NEERI) was established in 1958 in Nagpur. It was established as Central Public Health Engineering Research Institute’ (CPHERI) when environmental concerns were limited to human health with a focus on water supply/ sewage disposal/ communicable diseases and to some extent on industrial pollution and occupational diseases. NEERI plays a very important role in defining leadership in Environmental Science and Engineering for Sustainable Development.
CSIR-NEERI is functioning with Headquarters at Nagpur and five Zonal Laboratories located in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/206931/OPS/G2PGJQEI0.1+G7FGJSG6T.1.html
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The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute’ (NEERI) was established in 1958 in Nagpur. It was established as Central Public Health Engineering Research Institute’ (CPHERI) when environmental concerns were limited to human health with a focus on water supply/ sewage disposal/ communicable diseases and to some extent on industrial pollution and occupational diseases. NEERI plays a very important role in defining leadership in Environmental Science and Engineering for Sustainable Development.
CSIR-NEERI is functioning with Headquarters at Nagpur and five Zonal Laboratories located in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/206931/OPS/G2PGJQEI0.1+G7FGJSG6T.1.html
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The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute’ (NEERI) was established in 1958 in Nagpur. It was established as Central Public Health Engineering Research Institute’ (CPHERI) when environmental concerns were limited to human health with a focus on water supply/ sewage disposal/ communicable diseases and to some extent on industrial pollution and occupational diseases. NEERI plays a very important role in defining leadership in Environmental Science and Engineering for Sustainable Development.
CSIR-NEERI is functioning with Headquarters at Nagpur and five Zonal Laboratories located in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/206931/OPS/G2PGJQEI0.1+G7FGJSG6T.1.html
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is NOT correct?
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Iran became a full permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on July 4, 2023, during a virtual summit hosted by India. Belarus officially joined as a full member in July 2024 during the SCO summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
English has been added as an official and working language of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), following a charter amendment ratified at the 2026 Bishkek Summit
Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State summit in August 2027 in Islamabad.
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Iran became a full permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on July 4, 2023, during a virtual summit hosted by India. Belarus officially joined as a full member in July 2024 during the SCO summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
English has been added as an official and working language of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), following a charter amendment ratified at the 2026 Bishkek Summit
Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State summit in August 2027 in Islamabad.
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Iran became a full permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on July 4, 2023, during a virtual summit hosted by India. Belarus officially joined as a full member in July 2024 during the SCO summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
English has been added as an official and working language of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), following a charter amendment ratified at the 2026 Bishkek Summit
Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State summit in August 2027 in Islamabad.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich state has the highest number of factories in the country?
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Tamil Nadu remained the state with the highest number of factories and workers as per the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024-25 conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2316981®=48&lang=1
https://indianexpress.com/article/business/factory-wages-jharkhand-only-state-fall-10901538/lite/
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Tamil Nadu remained the state with the highest number of factories and workers as per the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024-25 conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2316981®=48&lang=1
https://indianexpress.com/article/business/factory-wages-jharkhand-only-state-fall-10901538/lite/
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Tamil Nadu remained the state with the highest number of factories and workers as per the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024-25 conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2316981®=48&lang=1
https://indianexpress.com/article/business/factory-wages-jharkhand-only-state-fall-10901538/lite/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich is the largest country in the United Kingdom by size?
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England is the largest country in the United Kingdom by size, covering an area of approximately 130,462 to 132,932 square kilometres (around 50,372 square miles), which accounts for just over half of the UK’s total land area.
The United Kingdom is a sovereign state made up of four constituent nations often described as “countries within a country”.
England: The largest nation by population and area, with its capital in London.
Scotland: Occupies the northern part of Great Britain, with its capital in Edinburgh.
Wales: Located to the west of England, with its capital in Cardiff.
Northern Ireland: Situated on the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, with its capital in Belfast.https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/the-significance-of-the-cardiff-mou/article71528469.ece
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England is the largest country in the United Kingdom by size, covering an area of approximately 130,462 to 132,932 square kilometres (around 50,372 square miles), which accounts for just over half of the UK’s total land area.
The United Kingdom is a sovereign state made up of four constituent nations often described as “countries within a country”.
England: The largest nation by population and area, with its capital in London.
Scotland: Occupies the northern part of Great Britain, with its capital in Edinburgh.
Wales: Located to the west of England, with its capital in Cardiff.
Northern Ireland: Situated on the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, with its capital in Belfast.https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/the-significance-of-the-cardiff-mou/article71528469.ece
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England is the largest country in the United Kingdom by size, covering an area of approximately 130,462 to 132,932 square kilometres (around 50,372 square miles), which accounts for just over half of the UK’s total land area.
The United Kingdom is a sovereign state made up of four constituent nations often described as “countries within a country”.
England: The largest nation by population and area, with its capital in London.
Scotland: Occupies the northern part of Great Britain, with its capital in Edinburgh.
Wales: Located to the west of England, with its capital in Cardiff.
Northern Ireland: Situated on the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, with its capital in Belfast.https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/the-significance-of-the-cardiff-mou/article71528469.ece
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe “Cardiff MoU”, recently seen in the news, is associated with which of the following?
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The Cardiff MoU was signed in Cardiff, Wales, by political leaders associated with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is a political statement concerning self-determination, autonomy and constitutional change within the UK, rather than a legally binding multilateral treaty.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/the-significance-of-the-cardiff-mou/article71528469.ece
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The Cardiff MoU was signed in Cardiff, Wales, by political leaders associated with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is a political statement concerning self-determination, autonomy and constitutional change within the UK, rather than a legally binding multilateral treaty.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/the-significance-of-the-cardiff-mou/article71528469.ece
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The Cardiff MoU was signed in Cardiff, Wales, by political leaders associated with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is a political statement concerning self-determination, autonomy and constitutional change within the UK, rather than a legally binding multilateral treaty.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/the-significance-of-the-cardiff-mou/article71528469.ece
