Which cities were named for 'Kerala Desks' in the State order reported?

Dubai, London, New York, Singapore, Tokyo

Doha, London, Toronto, Singapore, Tokyo

Dubai, London, Paris, Singapore, Sydney

Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt, New York, Seoul, Tokyo

In the fighting that began, which group, based in Tigray's capital Mekelle, is battling Ethiopian federal forces?

Tigray People's Liberation Front

What is the new name given to Kerala's Electronics and Information Technology department?

Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies

Department of Digital Governance and Data Science

Department of Science, Technology and Innovation

Department of Electronics, Cyber Security and Robotics

Which Indian ministry summoned Pakistan's Chargé d'Affaires?

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Which State agency buys medicines through tenders and distributes them to government hospitals, the body at the centre of the supply concerns?

Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited

Kerala Health Research and Welfare Society

Kerala State Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited

Kerala State Drugs Control Department

Current Affairs Quiz4 October 2026

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Keralam
1. Which cities were named for 'Kerala Desks' in the State order reported?
- A Doha, London, Toronto, Singapore, Tokyo
- B Dubai, London, New York, Singapore, Tokyo
- C Dubai, London, Paris, Singapore, Sydney
- D Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt, New York, Seoul, Tokyo
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Answer: B — Dubai, London, New York, Singapore, Tokyo

The order names Dubai, London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo.

Read the story: Kerala to set up 'Kerala Desks' in Dubai, London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo to attract foreign investment →
National
2. How many aircraft a year did the IAF chief say the force needs to induct, in his press conference?
- A 60 to 70
- B 18 to 20
- C 36 to 40
- D 10 to 12
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Answer: C — 36 to 40

He said 36 to 40 aircraft a year are needed so that fighter squadrons do not fall below 30.

Read the story: Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh says Tejas delays hurt the IAF and 36 to 40 fighter jets a year are needed →
International
3. In the fighting that began, which group, based in Tigray's capital Mekelle, is battling Ethiopian federal forces?
- A Lord's Resistance Army
- B Tigray People's Liberation Front
- C Rapid Support Forces
- D Al-Shabaab
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Answer: B — Tigray People's Liberation Front

The TPLF is the main anti-government group, based in Mekelle, capital of Tigray.

Read the story: Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as federal forces are reported entering Tigray's capital Mekelle →
Keralam
4. What is the new name given to Kerala's Electronics and Information Technology department?
- A Department of Digital Governance and Data Science
- B Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
- C Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies
- D Department of Electronics, Cyber Security and Robotics
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Answer: C — Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies

The department is now the Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies.

Read the story: Kerala renames its Electronics and IT department as the Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies →
National
5. Which Indian ministry summoned Pakistan's Chargé d'Affaires?
- A Ministry of Defence
- B Ministry of External Affairs
- C Ministry of Home Affairs
- D Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Answer: B — Ministry of External Affairs

India's protest was lodged by the Ministry of External Affairs, which handles diplomatic communication.

Read the story: India and Pakistan summon each other's Chargé d'Affaires after BSF firing on the Punjab border →
International
6. In which province of DR Congo did an Ebola transit centre burn down?
- A Kasai
- B Ituri
- C Katanga
- D Kinshasa
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Answer: B — Ituri

The centre was at Kigonze camp in Ituri province.

Read the story: Ebola response in DR Congo loses a key transit centre in a fire at Kigonze camp in Ituri →
Keralam
7. Which State agency buys medicines through tenders and distributes them to government hospitals, the body at the centre of the supply concerns?
- A Kerala Health Research and Welfare Society
- B Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited
- C Kerala State Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited
- D Kerala State Drugs Control Department
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Answer: B — Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited

KMSCL is the State agency responsible for procuring and distributing medicines to government hospitals.

Read the story: Health Minister says government hospitals hold adequate medicine stock as the procurement agency KMSCL faces supply delays →
National
8. Who took over as chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce in the reshuffle?
- A Shashank Mani
- B Mukul Wasnik
- C Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar
- D Sudhanshu Trivedi
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Answer: D — Sudhanshu Trivedi

Sudhanshu Trivedi replaced Dola Sen as chairperson of the Commerce committee.

Read the story: Six Parliamentary standing committee chairpersons changed in a reshuffle →
International
9. At least how many people had been confirmed killed or injured by Haiti's gangs, or in operations against them, between 1 January and, according to the UN rights office?
- A 5,700
- B 57,000
- C 1,000
- D 570
Show the answer

Answer: A — 5,700

OHCHR confirmed at least 5,700 casualties, and said real figures are likely much higher.

Read the story: UN rights chief says gang violence in Haiti has killed or injured at least 5,700 people this year →
Keralam
10. From which date will Air India Express start direct flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Riyadh and Bahrain?
- A October 31
- B October 20
- C October 27
- D October 13
Show the answer

Answer: C — October 27

The services begin on October 27, 2026, with bookings already open.

Read the story: Thiruvananthapuram airport to get direct Air India Express flights to Riyadh and Bahrain from October 27 →

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Current Affairs Quiz4 October 2026

1. Which cities were named for 'Kerala Desks' in the State order reported?

2. How many aircraft a year did the IAF chief say the force needs to induct, in his press conference?

3. In the fighting that began, which group, based in Tigray's capital Mekelle, is battling Ethiopian federal forces?

4. What is the new name given to Kerala's Electronics and Information Technology department?

5. Which Indian ministry summoned Pakistan's Chargé d'Affaires?

6. In which province of DR Congo did an Ebola transit centre burn down?

7. Which State agency buys medicines through tenders and distributes them to government hospitals, the body at the centre of the supply concerns?

8. Who took over as chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce in the reshuffle?

9. At least how many people had been confirmed killed or injured by Haiti's gangs, or in operations against them, between 1 January and, according to the UN rights office?

10. From which date will Air India Express start direct flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Riyadh and Bahrain?

Now try it against the clock