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Current Affairs Quiz – 12 October 2026: 10 MCQs with Answers

Practice 10 current affairs multiple-choice questions based on news from 12 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.

What platform did the India Meteorological Department dedicate to the nation on 12 October 2026 for cyclone warning and marine weather services?

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Correct answer: B. Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Services Decision Support System

Explanation

IMD dedicated its Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Services Decision Support System to the nation on 12 October 2026.

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Question 2.

The IMD’s new Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Services Decision Support System is based on which technology?

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Correct answer: A. Interactive WebGIS

Explanation

PIB described the public Decision Support System as an interactive WebGIS-based platform.

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Question 3.

Which bilateral economic body held its 16th meeting in New Delhi on 12 October 2026?

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Correct answer: D. India–UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO)

Explanation

The 16th meeting of the India–UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) was held in New Delhi on 12 October 2026.

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Question 4.

What trade objective did Piyush Goyal call for in India–UK relations by 2030?

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Correct answer: D. Doubling bilateral trade

Explanation

The Commerce and Industry Minister called for doubling India–UK bilateral trade by 2030.

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Question 5.

What was the subject of the Technology Development Board agreement with Peptris Technologies announced on 12 October 2026?

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Correct answer: A. ₹86 crore RDI support for AI-driven drug discovery and development

Explanation

TDB signed an agreement with Peptris Technologies for ₹86 crore in RDI support under the RDI Fund for the VIGOR project on AI-discovered drug candidates.

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Question 6.

Where is the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research being established?

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Correct answer: B. Keylong, Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

Explanation

The ICMR-CHAMP centre is being established at Keylong in Lahaul & Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.

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Question 7.

What did Mumbai GPO celebrate on 12 October during National Postal Week 2026?

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Correct answer: D. Philately Day

Explanation

Mumbai GPO celebrated Philately Day on 12 October as part of National Postal Week 2026.

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Question 8.

Which ministry released the CPI press release with base 2024=100 for September 2026?

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Correct answer: B. Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation

Explanation

The CPI press release with base 2024=100 for September 2026 was listed under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.

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Question 9.

What major defence exercise concluded on 12 October 2026?

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Correct answer: A. Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026

Explanation

Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, hosted by the Indian Air Force from 26 September to 12 October, concluded on 12 October.

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Question 10.

Which goddess was associated with the second day of Navratri in Prime Minister Modi’s 12 October 2026 message?

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Correct answer: C. Maa Brahmacharini

Explanation

On the second day of Navratri, Prime Minister Modi offered prayers to Maa Brahmacharini, associated in the message with penance, sacrifice and resolve.

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