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

Practice 10 current affairs multiple-choice questions based on news from 10 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.

Which scheme completed its first year around 10–11 October 2026 and had District Action Plans in place across 100 districts?

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Correct answer: B. PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

Explanation

The PIB backgrounder said PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana was completing its first year, with District Action Plans in place across 100 districts.

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Question 2.

Which multinational air exercise was being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 10 October 2026?

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Correct answer: D. Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026

Explanation

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh addressed participants of the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur.

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Question 3.

How many Friendly Foreign Countries participated in Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026?

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Correct answer: B. Seven

Explanation

The second edition brought together air forces from seven Friendly Foreign Countries, along with 32 observer nations.

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Question 4.

Which states were paired for Yuva Sangam Phase VII in the 10 October 2026 PIB release?

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Correct answer: D. Goa and Mizoram

Explanation

Yuva Sangam Phase VII paired Goa and Mizoram for a cultural and educational exchange programme under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.

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Question 5.

What technology milestone did Dr Jitendra Singh cite on 10 October 2026?

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Correct answer: D. 1,000 km of quantum-secure communication against a 2,000-km target

Explanation

Dr Jitendra Singh said India had achieved 1,000 km of quantum-secure communication against an eight-year target of 2,000 km.

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Question 6.

How many lighthouses did the PIB backgrounder say India has while describing their transformation into public landmarks?

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Correct answer: A. 205

Explanation

The PIB backgrounder said India has 205 lighthouses and is reimagining many lighthouse sites as public attractions while retaining their navigational role.

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Question 7.

Which day was observed on 10 October 2026, according to the Health Ministry?

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Correct answer: B. World Mental Health Day

Explanation

The Health Ministry said it would observe World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2026. The 2026 theme was “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.”

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Question 8.

On which date did Prime Minister Narendra Modi extend greetings on the occasion of Mahalaya in 2026?

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Correct answer: D. 10 October

Explanation

The Prime Minister extended greetings on Mahalaya on 10 October 2026.

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Question 9.

Which Chief Minister met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 October 2026?

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Correct answer: A. Khemchand Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur

Explanation

Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 October 2026.

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Question 10.

Which international parliamentary body held its 153rd Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania?

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Correct answer: C. Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)

Explanation

The 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly was held in Arusha, Tanzania, with an Indian parliamentary delegation led by Deputy Chairman Harivansh.

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