Daily Current Affairs Quiz 28 October 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

Which two countries are participating in the 11th edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti, which began on 27 October 2026?

Accepted Answer

India and Indonesia - The 11th edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti began between India and Indonesia on 27 October 2026 at Banyuwangi, Indonesia. &bull; Exercise &rarr; Garuda Shakti &bull; Participating countries &rarr; India and Indonesia &bull; Edition &rarr; 11th &bull; Location &rarr; Banyuwangi, Indonesia &bull; Duration &rarr; 27 October to 6 November 2026 Static GK link: Garuda Shakti is a bilateral special-forces military exercise aimed at improving tactical cooperation, operational coordination and interoperability. Indonesia's capital is Jakarta.

Question 2

According to DPIIT's October 2026 report, how many startups had received official recognition in India?

Accepted Answer

2,50,046 - The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade reported that the number of recognised startups reached 2,50,046 . &bull; Recognised startups &rarr; 2,50,046 &bull; Districts covered &rarr; More than 770 &bull; Employment generated &rarr; More than 25.42 lakh jobs &bull; Department &rarr; DPIIT &bull; Ministry &rarr; Ministry of Commerce and Industry Static GK link: Startup India is a Government of India initiative promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. DPIIT recognition enables eligible startups to access benefits under applicable government schemes.

Question 3

What was the theme of the 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference held in New Delhi in October 2026?

Accepted Answer

Powering the Global South - The 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 21 to 23 October 2026 under the theme Powering the Global South . &bull; Edition &rarr; 7th &bull; Venue &rarr; Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi &bull; Dates &rarr; 21-23 October 2026 &bull; Host ministry &rarr; Ministry of New and Renewable Energy &bull; Next host &rarr; France in 2027 Static GK link: Agrivoltaics combines agricultural cultivation and solar electricity generation on the same land. The supplied source describes this as the first Agrivoltaics World Conference hosted in India and the Global South.

Question 4

In which city was the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity held in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Yerevan, Armenia - The 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity , or CBD COP17, was held in Yerevan, Armenia . India's national statement was delivered by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. &bull; Conference &rarr; CBD COP17 &bull; Host city &rarr; Yerevan &bull; Host country &rarr; Armenia &bull; Indian representative &rarr; Bhupender Yadav &bull; Global framework &rarr; Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Static GK link: The Convention on Biological Diversity has three main objectives: conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.

Question 5

From which date will SEBI's revised Early Pay-in margin-benefit framework for eligible cash-market trades take effect?

Accepted Answer

22 February 2027 - The Securities and Exchange Board of India introduced a revised Early Pay-in framework scheduled to take effect on 22 February 2027 . &bull; Regulator &rarr; SEBI &bull; Mechanism &rarr; Early Pay-in (EPI) &bull; Effective date &rarr; 22 February 2027 &bull; Market segment &rarr; Cash market &bull; Benefit &rarr; Eligible EPI securities can support margin requirements for subsequent positions Static GK link: SEBI became a statutory regulator in 1992. Early Pay-in involves delivering securities before the normal settlement obligation. The supplied framework excludes trade-for-trade securities from the specified margin benefit.

Question 6

What was India's reported foreign direct investment inflow during FY 2025-26?

Accepted Answer

USD 94.53 billion - According to DPIIT , India's foreign direct investment inflows reached USD 94.53 billion in FY 2025-26. &bull; Financial year &rarr; 2025-26 &bull; Annual FDI inflow &rarr; USD 94.53 billion &bull; Cumulative FDI &rarr; USD 843 billion &bull; Cumulative period &rarr; FY 2014-15 to FY 2025-26 &bull; Reporting department &rarr; DPIIT Static GK link: Foreign Direct Investment generally involves investment by a foreign entity with a lasting interest in an enterprise. FDI can support capital formation, technology transfer, production and employment.

Question 7

How many candidates were reported to have secured placements under the PM-DAKSH Yojana?

Accepted Answer

96,162 - The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment reported that 96,162 candidates secured placements under the PM-DAKSH Yojana . &bull; Candidates trained &rarr; 1.87 lakh &bull; Placements &rarr; 96,162 &bull; Launch &rarr; FY 2020-21 &bull; Age group &rarr; 18-45 years &bull; Beneficiaries &rarr; Eligible SC, OBC, EWS, DNT and Safai Karamchari groups Static GK link: PM-DAKSH stands for Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi. It focuses on skill development and employment opportunities for eligible disadvantaged groups.

Question 8

Who was elected the 32nd President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union during its 153rd Assembly in Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Milton Dick - Milton Dick of Australia was elected the 32nd President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union during its 153rd Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania. &bull; Assembly &rarr; 153rd IPU Assembly &bull; Venue &rarr; Arusha, Tanzania &bull; Dates &rarr; 5-9 October 2026 &bull; President &rarr; Milton Dick &bull; Term &rarr; Three years &bull; Indian delegation leader &rarr; Harivansh Narayan Singh Static GK link: The Inter-Parliamentary Union is an international organisation promoting dialogue and cooperation among national parliaments. The next assembly was scheduled for Geneva in May 2027.

Question 9

Which Indian photographer won the Behaviour: Invertebrates category at the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for 'Shifting Sand'?

Accepted Answer

Sitaram Raul - Indian photographer Sitaram Raul won the Behaviour: Invertebrates category at the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for his photograph Shifting Sand . &bull; Photographer &rarr; Sitaram Raul &bull; Photograph &rarr; Shifting Sand &bull; Category &rarr; Behaviour: Invertebrates &bull; Subject &rarr; Indian Buthacus scorpion &bull; Location &rarr; Near Sam village, Thar Desert, Rajasthan &bull; Organiser &rarr; Natural History Museum, London Static GK link: The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition began in 1964. Scorpions are arachnids, a group of invertebrate animals.

Question 10

According to the supplied current-affairs report, who won the Men's Ballon d'Or award in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Harry Kane - The supplied report identifies Harry Kane as the winner of the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or at the 70th edition of the awards. &bull; Men's winner &rarr; Harry Kane &bull; Women's winner &rarr; Alexia Putellas &bull; Edition &rarr; 70th &bull; Venue &rarr; Palladium Theatre, London &bull; Men's Gerd Müller Trophy &rarr; Harry Kane &bull; Men's Kopa Trophy &rarr; Lamine Yamal Static GK link: The Ballon d'Or is a major international football award associated with France Football. The supplied report states that Kane became the first English men's winner in 25 years.

Question 11

Who won the Women's Ballon d'Or award in 2026, reportedly securing her third career title?

Accepted Answer

Alexia Putellas - According to the supplied report, Spanish footballer Alexia Putellas won the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or , her third career title. &bull; Winner &rarr; Alexia Putellas &bull; Previous wins &rarr; 2021 and 2022 &bull; Career total reported &rarr; Three &bull; Awards edition &rarr; 70th &bull; Women's Kopa Trophy &rarr; Vicky Lopez Static GK link: The Women's Ballon d'Or recognises outstanding performances in women's football. The supplied source identifies UEFA and Groupe Amaury/France Football as co-organisers of the 2026 ceremony.

Question 12

Which badminton player defeated P. V. Sindhu in the women's singles final of the French Open 2026?

Accepted Answer

An Se-young - South Korea's An Se-young defeated India's P. V. Sindhu in the women's singles final of the French Open 2026 . &bull; Champion &rarr; An Se-young &bull; Runner-up &rarr; P. V. Sindhu &bull; Final score &rarr; 16-21, 21-11, 21-12 &bull; Venue &rarr; Arena Grand Paris, France &bull; Dates &rarr; 20-25 October 2026 &bull; Edition &rarr; 93rd Static GK link: The French Open is an international badminton tournament. The supplied report also identifies France's Christo Popov as the 2026 men's singles champion.

Question 13

Which Indian tennis player won the men's doubles title at the Almaty Open 2026 with American partner Ryan Seggerman?

Accepted Answer

Yuki Bhambri - Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri partnered American Ryan Seggerman to win the men's doubles title at the Almaty Open 2026 in Kazakhstan. &bull; Indian winner &rarr; Yuki Bhambri &bull; Partner &rarr; Ryan Seggerman, USA &bull; Tournament &rarr; Almaty Open &bull; Category &rarr; ATP 250 &bull; Final score &rarr; 7-6(3), 6-7(1), [10-2] &bull; Bhambri's ATP doubles titles &rarr; Five Static GK link: ATP 250 is a category of men's professional tennis tournaments. Almaty is a major city in Kazakhstan.

Question 14

Which state government granted permission for the establishment of what was described as India's first cooperative-sector airline?

Accepted Answer

Kerala - The Kerala government granted permission to the Kerala Civil Aviation Development Cooperative Society to establish what the supplied source describes as India's first cooperative-sector airline . &bull; State &rarr; Kerala &bull; Project body &rarr; Kerala Civil Aviation Development Cooperative Society &bull; Permission reported &rarr; 26 October 2026 &bull; Project leadership &rarr; C. N. Vijayakrishnan &bull; Model &rarr; Cooperative-sector airline Static GK link: Part IXB of the Indian Constitution deals with cooperative societies. The reported permission represents a proposed airline project, not confirmation that commercial flight operations have begun.

Question 15

What is the theme of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2026, observed on 27 October?

Accepted Answer

Your Window to the World - The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage was observed on 27 October 2026 under the theme Your Window to the World . &bull; Observance date &rarr; 27 October &bull; 2026 theme &rarr; Your Window to the World &bull; Proclaimed by UNESCO &rarr; 2005 &bull; First observed &rarr; 2006 &bull; Purpose &rarr; Preservation of films, recordings and audiovisual archives Static GK link: UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The observance is linked to the 1980 Recommendation for the Safeguarding and Preservation of Moving Images.

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