Current Affairs Quiz8 November 2026
10 questions from Keralam, National and International news. Tap under a question to see its answer.
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Keralam
1. After the Kakkanad road death the police told the Kerala High Court that several road surveillance cameras were not working. Under which Article of the Constitution does a High Court issue writs?
- A Article 226
- B Article 32
- C Article 136
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Answer: A — Article 226
A High Court issues writs under Article 226 of the Constitution.
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National
2. Three state-run fuel retailers reported the test results to the Ministry. Which three companies are they?
- A Reliance, Nayara and Shell
- B Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum
- C Oil India, GAIL and Numaligarh Refinery
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Answer: B — Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum
Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation are the three fuel retailers owned by the State.
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International
3. The nomination was made by the head of state of Israel after an inconclusive election. What is the parliament of Israel called?
- A The Duma
- B The Knesset
- C The Majlis
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Answer: B — The Knesset
The Knesset is the parliament of Israel and has 120 members.
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Keralam
4. Keralam has revised the rate at which it buys paddy from farmers and tied up with 37 mills. What is the new State procurement price for paddy?
- A ₹26 per kg
- B ₹41 per kg
- C ₹31 per kg
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Answer: C — ₹31 per kg
The State has raised the paddy procurement price to 31 per kg from 30.
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National
5. Along with ordering release, the Allahabad High Court recorded its displeasure with an officer. Where did it order that displeasure to be entered?
- A In the first information report
- B In the station house officer's service record
- C In the police station general diary only
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Answer: B — In the station house officer's service record
The Court ordered the displeasure to be entered in the station house officer's service record.
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International
6. The Mass in Uruguay was celebrated by the head of the Roman Catholic Church. Who is the present Pope?
- A Pope Leo XIV
- B Pope John Paul II
- C Pope Benedict XVI
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Answer: A — Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV is the head of the Roman Catholic Church and led the Mass at Paysandu.
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Keralam
7. Four temples of the Kalpathy heritage village organise the car festival together. Which temple at Kalpathy gives the festival its main venue?
- A Prasanna Mahaganapathy Temple
- B Manthakkara Mahaganapathy Temple
- C Visalakshi Sametha Viswanatha Swami Temple
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Answer: C — Visalakshi Sametha Viswanatha Swami Temple
The Visalakshi Sametha Viswanatha Swami Temple at Kalpathy is the main venue.
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National
8. The Supreme Court has held that fundamental rights can be enforced against the National Book Trust. Under which Article of the Constitution did the Court place the Trust?
- A Article 32
- B Article 226
- C Article 12
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Answer: C — Article 12
Article 12 gives the meaning of State for the fundamental rights chapter, and the Trust was held to fall within it.
Read the story: Supreme Court holds the National Book Trust is State under Article 12 →
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International
9. The strike on the cargo ship was announced by the American command for West Asia. What does CENTCOM stand for?
- A Central Continental Command
- B United States Central Command
- C Combined Eastern Command
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Answer: B — United States Central Command
CENTCOM is United States Central Command, whose area covers West Asia and Central Asia.
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Keralam
10. The livestock productivity and research centre is being built at Mattupetty near Munnar. In which district of Keralam is Mattupetty?
- A Idukki
- B Pathanamthitta
- C Wayanad
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Answer: A — Idukki
Mattupetty is near Munnar in Idukki district.
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