Preparing for SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, Defence, State PSC, Police and other competitive examinations? Test your knowledge with this 06 October 2026 Current Affairs MCQ practice set.
Attempt all 30 questions first, then use the consolidated answer key and explanations at the end. Give yourself 15–20 minutes and note the questions you are unsure about.
This quiz is based on important developments available up to 05 October 2026, covering national affairs, banking and economy, government schemes, science and technology, defence, international affairs, sports and awards.
06 October 2026 Current Affairs MCQs
1. Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
A. David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper
B. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel
C. Katalin Karikó, Drew Weissman and Victor Ambros
D. Svante Pääbo, Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell
Explanation: The three scientists won for discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
2. The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is associated with which scientific technique?
A. Gene editing
B. Optogenetics
C. Nuclear magnetic resonance
D. mRNA vaccination
3. What was India’s total medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games?
A. 75
B. 80
C. 85
D. 91
4. How many gold medals did India win at the 2026 Asian Games?
A. 17
B. 19
C. 21
D. 24
5. Which team did India defeat in the men’s cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Afghanistan
6. Who captained India in the men’s cricket campaign at the 2026 Asian Games?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Shubman Gill
C. Shreyas Iyer
D. Suryakumar Yadav
7. Who was named India’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games?
A. Neeraj Chopra
B. Neeru Dhanda
C. Manu Bhaker
D. Harmanpreet Singh
8. The government extended RoDTEP and RoSCTL benefits up to which date in the latest trade-policy update?
A. 31 October 2026
B. 31 December 2026
C. 31 March 2027
D. 30 June 2027
9. RoDTEP primarily seeks to refund which type of embedded taxes and duties to eligible exporters?
A. Unrefunded taxes and duties on exported products
B. Personal income tax
C. Corporate advance tax
D. Customs duty on imported passenger vehicles
10. What was the RBI repo rate ahead of the October 2026 Monetary Policy Committee meeting?
A. 4.75%
B. 5.00%
C. 5.25%
D. 5.50%
11. When was the October 2026 RBI Monetary Policy Committee decision scheduled to be announced?
A. 5 October 2026
B. 6 October 2026
C. 7 October 2026
D. 9 October 2026
12. Who is the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in the current-affairs updates for October 2026?
A. Shaktikanta Das
B. Sanjay Malhotra
C. T. Rabi Sankar
D. M. Rajeshwar Rao
13. “Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas” is associated with which government initiative?
A. People’s Plan Campaign
B. Smart Cities Mission
C. PM Gati Shakti
D. Startup India
14. Approximately how many Gram Panchayats are covered in the People’s Plan Campaign?
A. 1.25 lakh
B. 1.75 lakh
C. 2.55 lakh
D. 3.50 lakh
15. What does CAFE stand for in India’s vehicle-efficiency regulations?
A. Corporate Average Fuel Economy
B. Central Automotive Fuel Evaluation
C. Carbon Adjustment for Fuel Efficiency
D. Clean Automobile Fuel Emission
16. From which date is CAFE-III scheduled to apply?
A. 1 January 2027
B. 1 April 2027
C. 1 July 2027
D. 1 April 2028
17. Which railway development was highlighted as India’s first LNG-powered train initiative?
A. An LNG-powered passenger train initiative
B. A hydrogen-powered metro project
C. A solar-powered freight corridor
D. A nuclear-powered locomotive project
18. Which organisation is associated with the new space-related facility in Guwahati mentioned in current affairs?
A. ISRO
B. DRDO
C. HAL
D. BEL
19. What does SCAD refer to in the context of the space facility mentioned in the quiz?
A. Satellite Communication and Data facility
B. Space Centre for Advanced Development
C. Space and Cosmic Astronomy Division
D. Satellite Control and Aerospace Directorate
20. Which is the largest inland salt lake in India?
A. Pulicat Lake
B. Sambhar Lake
C. Chilika Lake
D. Loktak Lake
21. World Teachers’ Day is observed annually on which date?
A. 2 October
B. 5 October
C. 8 October
D. 15 October
22. Where is the 2026 International Astronautical Congress being held?
A. Tokyo, Japan
B. Antalya, Türkiye
C. Paris, France
D. Dubai, UAE
23. What is the theme of the 2026 International Astronautical Congress?
A. Space for Humanity
B. The World Needs More Space
C. Space for Sustainable Development
D. Beyond Earth 2050
24. Which organisation is associated with ERONET and ECINET?
A. RBI
B. Election Commission of India
C. UIDAI
D. NITI Aayog
25. Which endangered bird is the focus of India’s conservation programme for the species?
A. Bengal Florican
B. Great Indian Bustard
C. Sarus Crane
D. Himalayan Monal
26. Which department launched the New Discovery Track under the PRIP Scheme?
A. Department of Pharmaceuticals
B. Department of Biotechnology
C. Department of Science and Technology
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
27. What is the maximum project support mentioned for the PRIP New Discovery Track?
A. ₹10 crore
B. ₹25 crore
C. ₹50 crore
D. ₹100 crore
28. Which organisation is associated with the new MD and CEO leadership arrangement mentioned in recent current affairs?
A. HDFC Life
B. HDFC Bank
C. RBI
D. SEBI
29. Who was mentioned as a newly appointed Executive Director of RBI in recent current-affairs updates?
A. Sudhakar Malli
B. Anup Bagchi
C. Sanjay Malhotra
D. T. Rabi Sankar
30. What was India’s total medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games?
A. 75
B. 80
C. 85
D. 91
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Use a simple three-step method: attempt, analyse and revise. First, answer all 30 questions without looking at the key. Second, calculate your score and classify mistakes into facts you did not know, facts you confused and questions you guessed correctly. Third, revise only those weak areas and attempt the quiz again after 48–72 hours.
- 25–30 correct: strong current-affairs retention; focus on precision and new developments.
- 20–24 correct: good base; revise numbers, dates, organisations and appointments.
- 15–19 correct: review the topic-wise facts and repeat the quiz after revision.
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Quick Revision: Most Important Current Affairs
- Nobel Medicine 2026: Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel
- Optogenetics: light-based control of neural activity
- India at Asian Games 2026: 85 medals
- India’s Asian Games gold medals: 21
- Men’s cricket final: India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs
- Repo rate before October MPC: 5.25%
- People’s Plan Campaign: Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas
- Gram Panchayats involved: about 2.55 lakh
- CAFE-III: from 1 April 2027
- IAC 2026: Antalya, Türkiye
Answer Key
| Q.No. | Answer | Q.No. | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 16 | B |
| 2 | B | 17 | B |
| 3 | C | 18 | A |
| 4 | C | 19 | B |
| 5 | B | 20 | B |
| 6 | C | 21 | B |
| 7 | B | 22 | B |
| 8 | B | 23 | B |
| 9 | A | 24 | B |
| 10 | C | 25 | B |
| 11 | C | 26 | A |
| 12 | B | 27 | C |
| 13 | B | 28 | B |
| 14 | C | 29 | A |
| 15 | B | 30 | C |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is covered in the 06 October 2026 Current Affairs MCQs?
The quiz covers national and international affairs, banking, economy, government schemes, science and technology, defence, sports, awards and important appointments.
Are these questions useful for SSC and Banking exams?
Yes. The questions are designed around factual developments that can be useful for SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, Defence and State-level competitive examinations.
Up to which date are these current affairs updated?
This draft is based on developments available up to 05 October 2026 for the 06 October 2026 daily current-affairs edition.
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