Current Affairs Quiz9 November 2026
10 questions from Keralam, National and International news. Tap under a question to see its answer.
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Keralam
1. The fuel samples are to be tested in NABL-accredited laboratories. What does NABL stand for?
- A National Board for Automobile and Lubricant Testing
- B National Authority for Biofuel Licensing
- C National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
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Answer: C — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
NABL is the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories.
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National
2. The Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha shown at Tawang are normally kept in which institution?
- A Indian Museum, Kolkata
- B National Museum, New Delhi
- C Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
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Answer: B — National Museum, New Delhi
The relics travelled to Tawang from the National Museum, New Delhi, and return there.
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International
3. NASA has opened applications for its next astronaut class. Who is NASA's Chief Astronaut, who chairs the Astronaut Selection Board?
- A Joe Acaba
- B Scott Tingle
- C Reid Wiseman
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Answer: B — Scott Tingle
Scott Tingle is the Chief Astronaut and chairs the Astronaut Selection Board.
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Keralam
4. Kerala's Prison Department is piloting an artificial intelligence drone surveillance system. At which prison is the pilot being run?
- A Viyyur Central Prison
- B Poojappura Central Prison
- C Kannur Central Prison
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Answer: A — Viyyur Central Prison
Viyyur Central Prison is the site of the department's first such pilot.
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National
5. EPFO has closed its Special Campaign 6 on pendency and public service. Under which Union ministry does EPFO function?
- A Ministry of Labour and Employment
- B Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- C Ministry of Finance
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Answer: A — Ministry of Labour and Employment
EPFO works under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Read the story: EPFO closes Special Campaign 6 after disposing 2,36,021 public grievances →
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International
6. NASA has announced contracts for transportation and science work under its Moon Base Program. Who is the NASA Administrator?
- A Jared Isaacman
- B Pamela Melroy
- C Bill Nelson
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Answer: A — Jared Isaacman
Jared Isaacman is the NASA Administrator.
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Keralam
7. Kerala's fisheries and ocean university has signed an MoU with a university in Norfolk, Virginia. Which Kerala university is it?
- A Kerala Agricultural University
- B KUFOS
- C Cochin University of Science and Technology
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Answer: B — KUFOS
The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) signed an MoU with Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.
Read the story: KUFOS signs an MoU with Old Dominion University of Norfolk, Virginia →
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National
8. Admiral Krishna Swaminathan addressed cadets at the closing of the Sainik Schools National Games. Which office does he hold?
- A Chief of the Air Staff
- B Chief of Defence Staff
- C Chief of the Naval Staff
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Answer: C — Chief of the Naval Staff
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is the Chief of the Naval Staff.
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International
9. In Germany, which office heads the government, as distinct from the largely ceremonial Federal President?
- A President of the Bundestag
- B Chancellor
- C Federal President
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Answer: B — Chancellor
The Chancellor leads the government; the Federal President is mainly a ceremonial head of state.
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Keralam
10. The Chief Minister of Keralam directed steps to streamline the movement of files. Under which Article is the Chief Minister of a State appointed by the Governor?
- A Article 164
- B Article 74
- C Article 226
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Answer: A — Article 164
Article 164 provides that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor.
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