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Current Affairs Quiz – 8 October 2026: 10 MCQs with Answers

Practice 10 current affairs multiple-choice questions for UPSC, SSC, RRB, banking and state PSC examinations. Topics include defence, awards, banking, government policy, technology, environment and energy. The RBI question covers a decision announced on 7 October.

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Question 1.

Which anniversary of the Indian Air Force was celebrated on 8 October 2026?

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Correct answer: C. 94th

Explanation

The Indian Air Force commemorated its 94th anniversary on 8 October 2026 at Air Force Station Hindan, Ghaziabad. It was established on 8 October 1932.

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Question 2.

Who received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature?

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Correct answer: B. Anne Carson

Explanation

Canadian writer Anne Carson was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, as announced by the Swedish Academy on 8 October 2026. Her works creatively engage with classical literary traditions.

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Question 3.

What repo rate did the RBI announce on 7 October 2026 after increasing it by 25 basis points?

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Correct answer: C. 5.50%

Explanation

The Reserve Bank of India increased the policy repo rate by 25 basis points, from 5.25% to 5.50%, on 7 October 2026. The source event occurred on 7 October and is included for revision in the 8 October quiz.

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Question 4.

At its 57th meeting on 8 October 2026, the GST Council recommended raising the prosecution threshold from ₹1 crore to what amount?

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Correct answer: D. ₹5 crore

Explanation

The GST Council recommended increasing the prosecution threshold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore. It was a Council recommendation, not proof that the change had already become law.

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Question 5.

Where was the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) conducted on 8 October 2026?

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Correct answer: C. Paradip, Odisha

Explanation

The Indian Coast Guard conducted SAREX-2026 off Paradip, Odisha. The exercise focused on coordinated maritime search-and-rescue readiness and use of technology.

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Question 6.

What is the official expansion of JOSH in the health initiative launched on 8 October 2026?

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Correct answer: A. Joint Squad for Health

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JOSH stands for Joint Squad for Health. The initiative, launched under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, engages young people in tuberculosis prevention, early diagnosis, timely treatment and stigma reduction.

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Question 7.

What was the official theme of the 10th India Mobile Congress, inaugurated on 8 October 2026?

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Correct answer: B. Scale Without Boundaries

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The 10th India Mobile Congress was held under the theme “Scale Without Boundaries”, focusing on digital innovation, connectivity and broader real-world technology adoption.

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Question 8.

Which international organisation published World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence, launched in India on 8 October 2026?

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Correct answer: D. World Bank Group

Explanation

The World Bank Group published World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the report in New Delhi on 8 October 2026.

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Question 9.

Which organisation released the document Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures, highlighted during National Wildlife Week 2026?

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Correct answer: A. National Highways Authority of India

Explanation

The National Highways Authority of India released the document, which outlines wildlife protection measures along national highways, including animal crossings and other mitigation structures.

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Question 10.

What is India’s annual green hydrogen production capacity target for 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission?

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Correct answer: C. 5 million metric tonnes

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The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets annual production capacity of 5 million metric tonnes by 2030. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reiterated this target on 8 October 2026.

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