Daily Current Affairs Quiz 25 & 26 October 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

On which date will Poland-India Partnership Day be observed annually, according to the agreements announced during Donald Tusk's October 2026 India visit?

Accepted Answer

30 March - During Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's official India visit, both countries agreed to observe 30 March annually as Poland-India Partnership Day. &bull; Visit dates &rarr; 21-23 October 2026 &bull; India-Poland Strategic Partnership &rarr; Established in 2024 &bull; Bilateral trade &rarr; Approximately USD 6 billion &bull; Trade objective &rarr; Double bilateral trade by 2030 &bull; New mechanism &rarr; Defence Industry Dialogue Static GK link: Poland is a Central European country with its capital at Warsaw . The supplied article states that Poland also joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure during the visit.

Question 2

From which date has MoRTH proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems mandatory for new M1-category car models?

Accepted Answer

1 October 2030 - The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems mandatory for new M1-category car models from 1 October 2030 . &bull; New car models &rarr; Proposed deadline of 1 October 2030 &bull; Existing car models &rarr; Proposed deadline of 1 October 2032 &bull; AEBS standard &rarr; AIS-185 &bull; Truck AEBS requirement &rarr; 1 October 2027 Static GK link: AEBS detects possible collisions and can automatically apply brakes. The dates in the supplied article relate to a draft proposal , not a completed implementation.

Question 3

At which institution did C-DOT sign an MoU to establish its sixth Centre of Excellence for advanced telecommunications?

Accepted Answer

IIT (BHU), Varanasi - The Centre for Development of Telematics signed an MoU with IIT (BHU), Varanasi to establish its sixth Centre of Excellence. &bull; Centre number &rarr; Sixth &bull; Focus areas &rarr; 5G Advanced, 6G, AI and quantum technologies &bull; Additional research &rarr; Cybersecurity and large-scale MIMO &bull; C-DOT established &rarr; 1984 Static GK link: C-DOT functions under the Department of Telecommunications. Its research supports indigenous telecom technology development and advanced wireless communications.

Question 4

Which country was reported as the first beneficiary of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, with a provisional USD 20 million allocation?

Accepted Answer

Nepal - According to the supplied article, Nepal became the first reported beneficiary of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage , receiving a provisional allocation of USD 20 million . &bull; Allocation date &rarr; 22 October 2026 &bull; Related disaster &rarr; August 2026 glacial-lake outburst flood &bull; Reported economic losses &rarr; USD 2.69 billion &bull; Estimated reconstruction needs &rarr; USD 4.71 billion Static GK link: The Loss and Damage Fund was established at COP27 in 2022 , with operationalisation advanced at COP28 in 2023. The reported Nepal allocation was provisional.

Question 5

What minimum leverage ratio must Domestic Systemically Important Banks maintain under RBI's revised Basel III framework effective from April 2027?

Accepted Answer

4% - The Reserve Bank of India revised its Basel III leverage-ratio framework, requiring Domestic Systemically Important Banks to maintain 4% . &bull; Effective date &rarr; 1 April 2027 &bull; D-SIB leverage ratio &rarr; 4% &bull; Other banks &rarr; 3.5% &bull; Indian branches of G-SIBs &rarr; 3.5% plus applicable buffer Static GK link: The leverage ratio compares Tier 1 capital with total exposure. It serves as a non-risk-based backstop to risk-weighted capital requirements under Basel III.

Question 6

How many equity constituents are included in NCDEX's newly launched NDEX index?

Accepted Answer

20 - The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange launched NDEX and FINNDEX on 22 October 2026. NDEX contains 20 equities . &bull; NDEX constituents &rarr; 20 &bull; FINNDEX constituents &rarr; 15 financial-sector companies &bull; Base value &rarr; 10,000 &bull; Base month &rarr; January 2010 &bull; Rebalancing &rarr; March and September Static GK link: The supplied article states that NDEX uses eligible large and liquid NSE-listed companies, while FINNDEX focuses on financial-sector companies and excludes insurance under its reported methodology.

Question 7

Which state launched the 'Thuli' rainwater-harvesting awareness campaign in October 2026?

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu - Tamil Nadu launched the statewide Thuli rainwater-harvesting campaign on 21 October 2026 . &bull; Government Order &rarr; GO No. 184 &bull; GO date &rarr; 16 October 2026 &bull; Focus &rarr; Inspection, cleaning and repair of rainwater-harvesting systems &bull; Coverage &rarr; Urban and rural local bodies Static GK link: Tamil Nadu made rainwater-harvesting structures mandatory for buildings in 2003 , according to the supplied article. Rainwater harvesting supports groundwater recharge and water conservation.

Question 8

Which Union Territory was reported as India's first 100% Organic Union Territory on 25 October 2026?

Accepted Answer

Ladakh - According to the supplied source, Ladakh was declared India's first 100% Organic Union Territory on 25 October 2026. &bull; Declaration date &rarr; 25 October 2026 &bull; Objective &rarr; Chemical-free agricultural production &bull; Focus &rarr; Organic certification and traceability &bull; Environmental goal &rarr; Protect fragile Himalayan ecosystems Static GK link: Ladakh became a Union Territory on 31 October 2019 . The article identifies Leh and Kargil as its administrative districts.

Question 9

What is the name of the AI and food technology hackathon organised by NIFTEM-K on 24-25 October 2026?

Accepted Answer

Hack the Fork - NIFTEM-K organised the AI and Food Tech Hackathon Hack the Fork on 24-25 October 2026. &bull; Organiser &rarr; National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli &bull; Focus &rarr; AI-based solutions for alternative proteins &bull; Final-round shortlisted teams &rarr; 25 &bull; Related areas &rarr; Food processing, nutrition and sustainable food systems Static GK link: Alternative proteins are food-protein sources developed as alternatives to conventional animal-based proteins. Their development is relevant to food security and sustainability.

Question 10

Which two newly described plant species were discovered in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Ophiorrhiza shidiensis and Ophiorrhiza pemae - Scientists described Ophiorrhiza shidiensis and Ophiorrhiza pemae from Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. &bull; Genus &rarr; Ophiorrhiza &bull; Plant family &rarr; Rubiaceae &bull; Discovery location &rarr; Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh &bull; Scientific journal &rarr; Taiwania Static GK link: Arunachal Pradesh forms part of the biodiversity-rich Eastern Himalayan region. Taxonomic descriptions help document biodiversity and support conservation research.

Question 11

Where is Telangana's Raksha Expo 2026 scheduled to be held from 7 to 9 December 2026?

Accepted Answer

Bharat Future City, Hyderabad - Raksha Expo 2026 is scheduled for 7-9 December 2026 at Bharat Future City, Hyderabad. &bull; Host state &rarr; Telangana &bull; Venue &rarr; Bharat Future City &bull; Scheduled air show &rarr; 9 December 2026 &bull; Sectors &rarr; Defence, aerospace, space and internal security Static GK link: The supplied source describes Raksha Expo as the first defence and aerospace exhibition organised by an Indian state government. The event is scheduled and had not yet taken place as of 26 October 2026.

Question 12

Who has been approved as the next Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, with an appointment taking effect on or after 7 December 2026?

Accepted Answer

Sunil Kumar - The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Sunil Kumar as the next Chairman of ONGC . &bull; Appointment effective &rarr; On or after 7 December 2026 &bull; Predecessor &rarr; Arun Kumar Singh &bull; Approved tenure &rarr; Three years or until further orders &bull; Previous role &rarr; Executive Director and Asset Manager, Mehsana Asset Static GK link: ONGC was established in 1956. It is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Question 13

Which Indian para-athlete recorded a reported world-record javelin throw of 60.49 metres at the Asian Para Games 2026?

Accepted Answer

Haney - Haney won javelin gold at the Asian Para Games 2026 with a reported world-record throw of 60.49 metres . &bull; Athlete &rarr; Haney &bull; Event &rarr; Javelin throw &bull; Performance &rarr; 60.49 metres &bull; Record status &rarr; Reported world record in the supplied source Static GK link: Para-athletics uses sport-specific classification systems to organise competition among athletes with eligible impairments. The supplied article also reports Sandeep's 52.28-second world-record performance in the 400m T64 event.

Question 14

Which two Indian Grandmasters won individual Board 2 gold medals at the European Chess Club Cup 2026?

Accepted Answer

Nihal Sarin and Koneru Humpy - Nihal Sarin and Koneru Humpy won individual Board 2 gold medals at the European Chess Club Cup 2026 in Montenegro. &bull; Nihal Sarin &rarr; Open Board 2 gold &bull; Nihal's score &rarr; 5/6 &bull; Koneru Humpy &rarr; Women's Board 2 gold &bull; Humpy's score &rarr; 4.5 points &bull; Host country &rarr; Montenegro Static GK link: The European Chess Club Cup is a club-team competition. Individual board medals recognise players' performances on their assigned boards.

Question 15

How many Civil Defence Master Trainers will be trained in the first phase of the joint MHA-Indian Army initiative?

Accepted Answer

600 - The Ministry of Home Affairs and Indian Army launched a joint initiative to train 600 Civil Defence Master Trainers in the first phase. &bull; Participating States/UTs &rarr; 12 &bull; Proposed trainers per region &rarr; 50 &bull; Specialised training duration &rarr; Three days &bull; Volunteers to be trained by each Master Trainer &rarr; 100 Static GK link: The Master Trainer Model multiplies training capacity by preparing instructors who subsequently train additional volunteers. Civil Defence supports public preparedness for emergencies.

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