Current Affairs Quiz21 October 2026
10 questions from Keralam, National and International news. Tap under a question to see its answer.
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Keralam
1. Which wing of the Kerala Ports service has a Draftsman Grade-II post in the gazette dated 30/09/2026?
- A The Marine Engineering Wing
- B The Group IV Planning Wing
- C The Hydrographic Survey Wing
- D The Dredging Wing
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Answer: C — The Hydrographic Survey Wing
The post is in the Hydrographic Survey Wing, notified as Cat.No.151/2026.
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National
2. Who won gold in the Women's 400m T20 at the Asian Para Games?
- A Bhavina Patel
- B Avani Lekhara
- C Deepthi Jeevanji
- D Sonalben Patel
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Answer: C — Deepthi Jeevanji
The Prime Minister's Office congratulated Deepthi Jeevanji on the gold with a Games Record.
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International
3. Who is the Prime Minister of Australia who described the attack as deliberate?
- A Scott Morrison
- B Peter Dutton
- C Anthony Albanese
- D Malcolm Turnbull
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Answer: C — Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the act was deliberate.
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Keralam
4. Under which Rules did the Kerala High Court decide the fireworks licence case of?
- A Explosives Rules, 2008
- B Factories Rules, 1957
- C Kerala Fire Force Rules, 1970
- D Petroleum Rules, 2002
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Answer: A — Explosives Rules, 2008
The Explosives Rules, 2008, as amended.
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National
5. Which medal did Pradeep Kumar win in the Men's Javelin Throw F53/54 at the Asian Para Games?
- A No medal
- B Bronze
- C Silver
- D Gold
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Answer: C — Silver
The Prime Minister's Office release records a silver medal.
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International
6. What does the acronym STAG stand for in the WHO publication?
- A Statistical and Technical Advisory Group
- B Standing Technical Assessment Group
- C Special Task and Action Group
- D Strategic and Technical Advisory Group of Experts
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Answer: D — Strategic and Technical Advisory Group of Experts
It stands for Strategic and Technical Advisory Group of Experts.
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Keralam
7. Which judge of the Kerala High Court declined, in a special Saturday sitting, to stay the order reconstituting the Kerala State Waqf Board?
- A Justice Devan Ramachandran
- B Justice G. Girish
- C Justice S. Manu
- D Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas
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Answer: C — Justice S. Manu
Justice S. Manu heard the petitions and refused the interim stay.
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National
8. In which event did Bhavina Patel win bronze at the Asian Para Games?
- A Women's 1500m T11
- B Women's 400m T20
- C Women's Singles Class 3
- D Women's Singles Class 4-5
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Answer: D — Women's Singles Class 4-5
The release names the Women's Singles Class 4-5 event.
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International
9. How much has the World Bank Group committed in total to the Ebola emergency response, as stated?
- A $13 million
- B $80 million
- C $426.6 million
- D $700 million
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Answer: C — $426.6 million
The release gives a total of $426.6 million.
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Keralam
10. Which Rule of the Explosives Rules, 2008 governs temporary fireworks shop licences, according to the Kerala High Court?
- A Rule 83
- B Rule 7
- C Rule 84
- D Rule 86
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Answer: C — Rule 84
Rule 84 governs eligibility and conditions for temporary fireworks licences.
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