Current Affairs Quiz11 October 2026

10 questions from Keralam, National and International news. Tap under a question to see its answer.

  1. Keralam

    1. In the Diploma in Computer Application results published by Scole Kerala, how many candidates secured an A+ grade in every subject?

    • A 4,460
    • B 246
    • C 446
    • D 646
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    Answer: C — 446

    The release reported the all-subject A+ count for the eleventh batch, whose main and supplementary examinations were held together in June-July 2026.

    Read the story: Scole Kerala publishes Diploma in Computer Application results; 446 candidates get A+ in every subject →

  2. National

    2. The Reserve Bank of India reduced the limit for taking rupee foreign exchange derivative contracts without documentary proof of underlying exposure to which amount?

    • A USD 2 million
    • B USD 10 million
    • C USD 5 million
    • D USD 50 million
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    Answer: C — USD 5 million

    The cut from USD 100 million to USD 5 million equivalent applies across all Authorised Dealers taken together, so a user cannot spread unhedged positions across several banks.

    Read the story: Reserve Bank cuts the hedging limit without underlying exposure to USD 5 million and brings in a Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve →

  3. International

    3. In his statement on northern Ethiopia, which UN Charter obligation did the Secretary-General remind all States in the region of?

    • A To contribute troops to every peacekeeping operation
    • B To refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State
    • C To submit every border dispute to the International Court of Justice
    • D To pay arrears before voting in the General Assembly
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    Answer: B — To refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State

    By citing the duty to refrain from force against another State's territorial integrity, he framed the crisis as one involving inter-State conduct, not only an internal war.

    Read the story: UN chief says he is gravely concerned by renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia →

  4. Keralam

    4. The spot allotment announced by the LBS Centre was for admission to which course?

    • A M.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
    • B B.Tech Computer Science
    • C M.A. Malayalam
    • D MBBS
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    Answer: A — M.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology

    The seats lay in allied health sciences colleges, the stream the LBS Centre handles, and not in engineering or arts streams.

    Read the story: LBS Centre calls spot allotment for M.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology seats in two self-financing colleges →

  5. National

    5. Who chairs the Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being constituted by the Chief Justice of India?

    • A Dr. Savita Malhotra
    • B Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
    • C Ms. Mrinal Kanwar
    • D Justice K.V. Viswanathan
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    Answer: D — Justice K.V. Viswanathan

    A sitting Supreme Court judge heads the committee, which gives its recommendations weight with High Courts that administer the District Judiciary.

    Read the story: Supreme Court constitutes a Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being chaired by Justice K.V. Viswanathan →

  6. International

    6. Who, as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, called for a prompt and impartial investigation into the killing of a civilian in Quneitra?

    • A Tom Fletcher
    • B Volker Turk
    • C Shabia Mantoo
    • D Stephane Dujarric
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    Answer: B — Volker Turk

    Volker Turk of Austria has held the post since 2022 and speaks for the office on individual cases as well as patterns.

    Read the story: UN human rights office records some 280 Israeli incursion incidents in southern Syria in September →

  7. Keralam

    7. In the Kerala High Court judgment reported in Prasad Mahendragiri v. State of Kerala, which charge was quashed?

    • A Section 509 IPC
    • B Section 354A(1)(iv) IPC
    • C Section 506(ii) IPC
    • D Section 294(b) IPC
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    Answer: B — Section 354A(1)(iv) IPC

    Only the Section 354A(1)(iv) IPC charge was quashed, because no sexually coloured remark was specifically alleged.

    Read the story: Kerala High Court holds general abuse of a woman is not an offence under Section 354A(1)(iv) IPC without a sexually coloured remark →

  8. National

    8. What is the name of the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, Yard 3040, launched at GRSE Kolkata?

    • A Mangrol
    • B Shreyas
    • C Sanghmitra
    • D Shachi
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    Answer: B — Shreyas

    The Ministry of Defence release named Yard 3040 as Shreyas, a Sanskrit word meaning Best or Most Excellent.

    Read the story: Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Shreyas, Yard 3040, launched at GRSE Kolkata →

  9. International

    9. The UNFCCC climate summit COP31, referred to in UNICEF's appeal on Nepal, is to be held in which city?

    • A Antalya
    • B Kathmandu
    • C Baku
    • D Belem
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    Answer: A — Antalya

    COP31 is scheduled for Antalya in Turkiye from 9 to 20 November, which is why loss and damage pledges were raised then.

    Read the story: UNICEF says 1,400 died and 5,300 are still missing six weeks after Nepal's flood disaster →

  10. Keralam

    10. Kerala PSC's Ranked List 726/2026/SS II, effective, was for which post?

    • A Village Extension Officer
    • B Civil Police Officer
    • C Lower Division Clerk
    • D High School Teacher (Hindi)
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    Answer: D — High School Teacher (Hindi)

    The list was drawn against Category No. 604/2024 for the Education Department at Thiruvananthapuram, which is a school teaching cadre and not a clerical or police cadre.

    Read the story: Kerala PSC publishes High School Teacher ranked lists for Hindi and Social Science effective 9 October →

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