Daily Current Affairs Quiz 24 October 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

Who chaired the 30th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council held in New Delhi on 23 October 2026?

Accepted Answer

Nirmala Sitharaman - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 30th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) in New Delhi on 23 October 2026 . • FSDC is an apex forum for coordination among financial-sector regulators • It discusses financial stability and financial-sector development • It also considers inter-regulatory coordination and macro-financial risks Static GK link: FSDC is chaired by the Union Finance Minister . Its role is to improve coordination across India's financial regulatory architecture and address systemic risks that can affect the wider economy.

Question 2

UNEP's Emissions Gap Report 2026, released as its 17th edition, carries which title?

Accepted Answer

The Point of Return - The United Nations Environment Programme released the 17th edition of its Emissions Gap Report under the title 'The Point of Return' . • Global emissions in 2025 → 58.4 Gt CO2e • Required cut by 2030 in the stringent pathway → 18% from 2025 levels • Required cut by 2035 → 45% • Required cut by 2040 → 69% Static GK link: UNEP was established in 1972 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya . Its Emissions Gap Report compares projected greenhouse-gas emissions with levels consistent with major temperature goals.

Question 3

ISRO's NVS-03 satellite, scheduled for launch on 30 October 2026, is part of which Indian navigation system?

Accepted Answer

NavIC - NVS-03 is a second-generation navigation satellite of India's NavIC system. ISRO is scheduled to launch it aboard a GSLV Mk II from Sriharikota on 30 October 2026 . • Launch vehicle → GSLV Mk II • Launch site → Sriharikota • Mission purpose → strengthen positioning, navigation and timing services • The satellite carries a mix of indigenous and foreign atomic clocks Static GK link: NavIC stands for Navigation with Indian Constellation . It is India's regional satellite-navigation system developed to provide positioning and timing services over India and surrounding regions.

Question 4

The new Land Warfare Doctrine released on 23 October 2026 provides strategic guidance primarily for which service?

Accepted Answer

Indian Army - The new Land Warfare Doctrine provides strategic guidance for the Indian Army . Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released it during the Army Commanders' Conference in New Delhi on 23 October 2026 . • Focus → planning and conduct of land operations • Strategic horizon highlighted → 20-30 years • Priority areas → modernisation, operational readiness and adaptation to emerging security challenges Static GK link: A military doctrine sets out broad principles that guide how a service prepares for and conducts operations. It is distinct from a detailed operational plan for a specific conflict.

Question 5

Which organisation partnered with BSE to expand India's Electronic Gold Receipts market?

Accepted Answer

MMTC-PAMP - BSE Limited and MMTC-PAMP signed an agreement to jointly develop India's Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) market and facilitate conversion between physical gold and exchange-traded electronic receipts. • Regulator → SEBI • EGRs can be held electronically in demat accounts • The partnership aims to improve liquidity, transparency and investor participation • BSE plans EGR contracts in multiple denominations Static GK link: BSE was established in 1875 and is headquartered in Mumbai . An EGR represents underlying physical gold in electronic form and can be traded through a regulated exchange framework.

Question 6

The Nagastra 2 loitering munition delivered to the Indian Army has a reported fire-and-forget range of up to how many kilometres?

Accepted Answer

50 km - The indigenous Nagastra 2 anti-tank loitering munition has a reported maximum fire-and-forget range of 50 km . It was delivered to the Indian Army by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited . • Type → man-portable loitering munition • Warhead → 4 kg tandem shaped charge • Reported recover-and-reuse range → 25 km • Reported armour penetration → up to 650 mm of Rolled Homogeneous Armour Static GK link: A loitering munition can remain airborne while searching for a target before striking, combining features of unmanned aerial systems and precision-guided weapons.

Question 7

Who has been appointed as the next Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited?

Accepted Answer

Sunil Kumar - Sunil Kumar has been appointed the next Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) . He is scheduled to assume charge on or after 7 December 2026 , succeeding Arun Kumar Singh. • Approved combined tenure → 3 years • Joined ONGC → 1991 • Experience → deep-water and subsea oil-and-gas projects • Current role cited → Executive Director and Asset Manager of ONGC's Mehsana Asset Static GK link: ONGC is a major Indian public-sector energy company engaged primarily in exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas.

Question 8

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is scheduled to assume office on 31 October 2026 as the next holder of which post?

Accepted Answer

Chief of the Air Staff - Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed the next Chief of the Air Staff and is scheduled to assume office on 31 October 2026 . He will succeed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh. • Previous post stated in the source → Vice Chief of the Air Staff • The Chief of the Air Staff heads the Indian Air Force • The office is responsible for overall operational preparedness and strategic direction of the service Static GK link: The Indian Air Force is one of India's three armed services. Its professional head is the Chief of the Air Staff , who advises on air-power capability and operational readiness.

Question 9

The Tuticorin International Container Terminal designated as a Green Terminal in October 2026 is located at which port?

Accepted Answer

V.O. Chidambaranar Port - The Tuticorin International Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, was designated a Green Terminal on 22 October 2026 . • Operational equipment electrification → 100% • Electric Internal Transfer Vehicles → 13 • Port's reported annual cargo-handling capacity → 82 MTPA • Green maritime and infrastructure investments cited → Rs 18,400 crore Static GK link: V.O. Chidambaranar Port is located at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu and is one of India's major ports.

Question 10

International Snow Leopard Day is observed annually on which date?

Accepted Answer

23 October - International Snow Leopard Day is observed every year on 23 October to promote conservation of snow leopards and their high-altitude habitats. • First observance → 2014 • UN recognition → 2024 • IUCN Red List status stated in the source → Vulnerable • The observance emerged from the 2013 Global Snow Leopard Conservation Forum in Bishkek Static GK link: The Bishkek Declaration was adopted by the 12 snow-leopard range countries. Major threats to the species include habitat degradation, poaching, decline of natural prey and human-wildlife conflict.

Question 11

Which naval exercise between India and Russia concluded at Vladivostok with INS Sahyadri representing the Indian Navy?

Accepted Answer

INDRA-2026 - INDRA-2026 is the bilateral naval exercise between India and Russia that concluded at Vladivostok, with INS Sahyadri representing the Indian Navy. • Location → Vladivostok, Russia • Exercise phases → harbour and sea phases • INS Sahyadri departed after participation on 20 October 2026 , according to the source • Focus → interoperability, coordinated maritime operations and professional exchanges Static GK link: Bilateral naval exercises allow participating navies to practise common procedures, communications and maritime operations, improving interoperability during joint activities.

Question 12

Which institution identified a rare accretion-disk and stream structure around the X-ray pulsar Centaurus X-3?

Accepted Answer

Raman Research Institute - Scientists from the Raman Research Institute identified a rare accretion-disk and stream structure around Centaurus X-3 , a high-mass X-ray binary located about 24,000 light-years away. • The study found evidence for both an accretion disk and an accretion stream • Such a configuration is unusual for high-mass X-ray binaries commonly associated with stellar-wind accretion • The stream can channel matter toward the pulsar's magnetic poles Static GK link: A pulsar is a rapidly rotating neutron star that emits highly regular beams of electromagnetic radiation. X-ray binaries contain a compact object accreting material from a companion star.

Question 13

Dilip Mahadu Gavit won his second Asian Para Games 2026 gold medal in which event?

Accepted Answer

Men's 400m T47 - Dilip Mahadu Gavit won his second gold medal of the Asian Para Games 2026 in the men's 400m T47 , clocking 48.27 seconds . • Earlier gold → men's 100m T47 • 100m timing → 10.69 seconds • 400m silver → Bhavikkumar Bharwad • The source states the victory marked India's 20th gold medal of the edition Static GK link: In para athletics, the T47 classification is associated with athletes having specified upper-limb impairments. Classification aims to group athletes according to the impact of impairment on performance.

Question 14

Dharmaraj Solairaj won Asian Para Games long-jump gold in 2026 with what Asian-record distance?

Accepted Answer

7.15 m - Indian para-athlete Dharmaraj Solairaj won the combined men's long jump T44/T62/T64 title with an Asian-record jump of 7.15 m . • Previous mark → 7.08 m • He defended his Asian Para Games title • Home state → Tamil Nadu • The source records a top score of 807 points under the classification-comparison scoring system Static GK link: Para-athletics combined-class events may use classification-based scoring to compare performances by athletes from different eligible sport classes while maintaining competitive fairness.

Question 15

The 65th Raising Day of which Central Armed Police Force was observed on 24 October 2026?

Accepted Answer

Indo-Tibetan Border Police - The 65th Raising Day of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was observed on 24 October 2026 . The force was established on 24 October 1962 . • Type → Central Armed Police Force • Administrative ministry → Ministry of Home Affairs • Initial strength → four battalions • Purpose at formation → strengthen security along the India-Tibet border Static GK link: ITBP is governed by the ITBP Force Act, 1992 and associated rules. Its personnel are particularly trained for operations in difficult high-altitude terrain.

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