Current Affairs Quiz7 October 2026
10 questions from Keralam, National and International news. Tap under a question to see its answer.
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Keralam
1. From which NTPC project did Kerala agree to draw up to 300 MW of power?
- A The Simhadri project in Andhra Pradesh
- B The Talcher project in Odisha
- C The Kudgi project in Karnataka
- D The Sinnar project in Maharashtra
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Answer: D — The Sinnar project in Maharashtra
The Chief Minister said the power would come from NTPC's Sinnar project in Maharashtra at ₹5.18 per unit.
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National
2. Which force conducted SAREX-2026 off the Paradip coast?
- A Indian Coast Guard
- B Indian Navy
- C National Disaster Response Force
- D Border Security Force
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Answer: A — Indian Coast Guard
Stated in the cited release.
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International
3. How large was the supplementary budget approved by the Government of Papua New Guinea for its El Nino response, as reported?
- A $112 million
- B $12 million
- C $1.2 billion
- D $512 million
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Answer: A — $112 million
Stated in the cited UN News report.
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Keralam
4. Which corporation told the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission that it would add a senior-citizen seat reservation facility to its online booking system?
- A KSEB
- B Kerala Water Authority
- C KSFE
- D KSRTC
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Answer: D — KSRTC
Stated in the cited release.
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National
5. In its first phase announced, how far will JOSH Teams be deployed?
- A 36 States and Union Territories
- B 697 districts in all States
- C 55 districts in 11 States
- D 11 districts in 55 States
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Answer: C — 55 districts in 11 States
Stated in the cited release.
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International
6. How many tonnes of medical products were seized in five Central African countries from 2020 through 2025, according to the UNODC report released?
- A 251 tonnes
- B 96 tonnes
- C 228 tonnes
- D 116 tonnes
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Answer: A — 251 tonnes
The report gives 251 tonnes.
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Keralam
7. To which date did Kerala ask the Centre to extend the deadline for milling 2025-26 kharif paddy?
- A 31 January 2027
- B 31 March 2027
- C 31 October 2026
- D 31 December 2026
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Answer: C — 31 October 2026
The release says the extension sought is from 31 July to 31 October 2026.
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National
8. Who was appointed the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force?
- A General Dhiraj Seth
- B Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
- C Director General Paramesh Sivamani
- D Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
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Answer: D — Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
The Ministry of Defence release names Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, then Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
Read the story: Government appoints Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff →
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International
9. What growth rate for 2026 does the World Bank Group Tanzania Economic Update released project?
- A 6.1 per cent
- B 7.1 per cent
- C 6.5 per cent
- D 5.1 per cent
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Answer: A — 6.1 per cent
The release gives 6.1 per cent for 2026.
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Keralam
10. Who was the Union Minister addressed in Kerala's letter on the kerosene quota?
- A The Union Fisheries Minister
- B The Union Finance Minister
- C The Union Petroleum Minister, Suresh Gopi
- D The Union Food and Public Distribution Minister
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Answer: C — The Union Petroleum Minister, Suresh Gopi
The release says Minister Anoop Jacob wrote to Union Petroleum Minister Suresh Gopi.
Read the story: Kerala asks the Centre to raise its quarterly kerosene quota to 9,564 kilolitres →
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