Current Affairs Quiz9 October 2026
10 questions from Keralam, National and International news. Tap under a question to see its answer.
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Keralam
1. How much DBT compensation was earmarked for about 2000 beneficiaries around Vizhinjam?
- A ₹260 crore
- B ₹35 crore
- C ₹125 crore
- D ₹90 crore
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Answer: B — ₹35 crore
₹35 crore is earmarked for the DBT assistance; ₹260 crore is the new harbour, ₹90 crore the renovation and ₹125 crore the breakwater.
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National
2. To what level did the 57th GST Council meeting recommend raising the prosecution threshold?
- A ₹2 crore
- B ₹10 crore
- C ₹50 lakh
- D ₹5 crore
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Answer: D — ₹5 crore
The threshold rises fivefold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore.
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International
3. Until which date did the UN Security Council renew its Sudan sanctions regime?
- A 11 September
- B 31 December
- C 11 January 2027
- D 11 December
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Answer: D — 11 December
The regime was renewed for two months until 11 December; the panel of experts runs to 11 January 2027.
Read the story: Security Council unanimously renews Sudan sanctions regime for two months →
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Keralam
4. Which version of the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems standards does the Kerala study released follow?
- A Version 2.0
- B Version 1.0
- C Version 3.0
- D Version 4.0
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Answer: A — Version 2.0
The study follows version 2.0 of the IUCN standards.
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National
5. What cap on trade margins did the Centre decide for non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs?
- A 70% of MRP
- B 30% of MRP
- C 50% of MRP
- D 10% of MRP
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Answer: B — 30% of MRP
The cap is 30% of the maximum retail price.
Read the story: Centre to cap trade margins at 30% of MRP on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs →
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International
6. Which UN mission verified that at least 52 women and one girl were arrested or detained in Herat and Kabul between July and September?
- A UNIFIL
- B UNAMA
- C MONUSCO
- D UNMISS
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Answer: B — UNAMA
UNAMA is the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and made the verification.
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Keralam
7. Which agency issued the Kallakkadal alert for the Thiruvananthapuram coast?
- A INCOIS
- B Central Water Commission
- C India Meteorological Department
- D Geological Survey of India
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Answer: A — INCOIS
INCOIS warned of possible sea attack (kadalakramanam) from high waves from Kappil to Pozhiyoor.
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National
8. Which Supreme Court judge made the remark 'Forgive, forgive, forgive, you have to draw a line somewhere'?
- A Justice Dipankar Datta
- B Justice K Vinod Chandran
- C Justice J B Pardiwala
- D Justice Joymalya Bagchi
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Answer: A — Justice Dipankar Datta
Justice Dipankar Datta made the remark while hearing the plea.
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International
9. What share of Myanmar's population faces overlapping crises, according to the UNDP report issued?
- A 28 per cent
- B 68 per cent
- C 48 per cent
- D 88 per cent
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Answer: B — 68 per cent
Over 37 million people, 68 per cent of the population, face overlapping crises.
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Keralam
10. By which date can fishermen not receiving pension complete Aadhaar authentication?
- A 9 October
- B 31 October
- C 15 October
- D 20 October
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Answer: C — 15 October
The notice gives 15 October as the last date.
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