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Current Affairs Quiz – 9 October 2026: 10 MCQs with Answers

Practice 10 current affairs multiple-choice questions based on news from 9 October 2026, for UPSC, SSC, RRB, banking and state PSC examinations. Every question has an explanation and a source.

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Question 1.

Who was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?

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Correct answer: A. Navanethem “Navi” Pillay

Explanation

The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

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Question 2.

Which body presented the 382nd Report on reforms and strengthening of the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 9 October 2026?

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Correct answer: B. Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports

Explanation

The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, headed by Mukul Wasnik, presented the 382nd Report on NTA reforms and strengthening to the Rajya Sabha Chairman.

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Question 3.

Which organisation released the Draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services DRM-based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual, 2026?

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Correct answer: A. TRAI

Explanation

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued the draft DRM-based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual, 2026 for stakeholder comments.

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Question 4.

What is the toll-free helpline number of Tele-MANAS?

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Correct answer: C. 14416

Explanation

Tele-MANAS provides free, confidential, round-the-clock mental-health support through the toll-free number 14416.

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Question 5.

Which two countries jointly organised the World Cotton Day event at UN Headquarters in New York?

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Correct answer: B. India and Mali

Explanation

India and Mali jointly organised the World Cotton Day event at UN Headquarters in New York. The event focused on cotton, livelihoods, value addition and partnership.

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Question 6.

Which agreement’s Joint Committee held its 15th meeting during 6–9 October 2026?

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Correct answer: D. ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)

Explanation

The 15th AITIGA Joint Committee and related meetings were held at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta from 6 to 9 October 2026.

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Question 7.

Where was the 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2026 held?

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Correct answer: A. Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi

Explanation

The 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2026 concluded at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, alongside India Mobile Congress 2026.

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Question 8.

According to the Communications Ministry on 9 October 2026, how many fraudulent mobile connections had been disconnected through ASTR?

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Correct answer: C. Over 82 lakh

Explanation

The Communications Ministry said more than 82 lakh fraudulent mobile connections had been disconnected through the ASTR system.

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Question 9.

What did the Health Ministry’s proposed amendment of 9 October 2026 on prescription-drug advertising seek to extend?

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Correct answer: C. Prior Central Government sanction requirements to licensed sellers/distributors of Schedule H, H1 and X medicines

Explanation

The Health Ministry proposed extending the existing prior-sanction requirement for advertising Schedule H, H1 and X medicines to entities licensed to sell and distribute those medicines.

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Question 10.

Which international competition did Prime Minister Narendra Modi interact with Team India representatives from on 9 October 2026?

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Correct answer: D. 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai

Explanation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Team India representatives who participated in the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai 2026.

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