50 Important Current Affairs MCQs with Answers & Explanations – 11 October 2026
50 Important Current Affairs MCQs with Answers & Explanations – 11 October 2026
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Welcome to today’s current affairs practice set for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, State PSC, Defence, and other competitive examinations.
This set is designed for quick revision and covers important national and international developments, the economy, science and technology, environment, sports, and government initiatives.
Table of Contents
Section A: National Current Affairs
1. According to a PIB release, which city was the Prime Minister scheduled to visit on 11 October 2026?
A. Bengaluru B. Chennai C. Hyderabad D. Kochi
Answer: B. Chennai
Explanation: The Press Information Bureau’s October 2026 release list announced a scheduled Prime Ministerial visit to Chennai on 11 October.
2. Which government body publishes official press releases from India’s ministries?
A. NITI Aayog B. Election Commission of India C. Press Information Bureau D. Finance Commission
Answer: C. Press Information Bureau
Explanation: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) is the Government of India’s principal agency for disseminating official information, announcements, and press releases.
3. The proposed SME Growth Fund announced in October 2026 was associated with which objective?
A. Direct equity investments in small and medium enterprises
B. Free international air travel
C. Agricultural land acquisition
D. Funding foreign tourism
Answer: A. Direct equity investments in small and medium enterprises
Explanation: The Union Cabinet announced a commitment of ₹10,000 crore toward an SME Growth Fund intended to support small and medium enterprises and help develop future business leaders.
4. Which sector was the focus of the National Departmental Summit mentioned in a PIB release dated 9 October 2026?
A. Telecommunications B. Women and Child Development C. Civil Aviation D. Heavy Industries
Answer: B. Women and Child Development
Explanation: The Prime Minister chaired the valedictory session of the National Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development, according to the PIB’s October release list.
5. Which state is home to Chennai?
A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and an important centre for manufacturing, information technology, education, and trade.
6. Which institution is responsible for conducting elections to the Indian Parliament and state legislatures?
A. Union Public Service Commission
B. Election Commission of India
C. Supreme Court of India
D. Finance Commission
Answer: B. Election Commission of India
Explanation: Article 324 of the Constitution provides for the Election Commission’s responsibility for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President.
7. The Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority approved in October 2026 was associated with which broad policy area?
A. Transport coordination and logistics
B. School curriculum reform
C. Wildlife conservation
D. Public health insurance
Answer: A. Transport coordination and logistics
Explanation: The Union Cabinet’s October announcement included approval for setting up an Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority.
8. Which Indian constitutional body recommends the distribution of certain tax revenues between the Union and states?
A. Finance Commission B. NITI Aayog C. National Human Rights Commission D. Central Vigilance Commission
Answer: A. Finance Commission
Explanation: Under Article 280, the President constitutes a Finance Commission to recommend the distribution of tax proceeds between the Union and states and other related fiscal matters.
9. What does GST stand for in India’s indirect tax system?
A. General Sales Tariff B. Goods and Services Tax C. Government Supply Transfer D. Gross State Trade
Answer: B. Goods and Services Tax
Explanation: GST is a destination-based indirect tax on the supply of goods and services. The GST Council recommends important policy and rate-related measures.
10. Which institution is India’s central bank?
A. State Bank of India
B. Securities and Exchange Board of India
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Answer: C. Reserve Bank of India
Explanation: The RBI manages monetary policy, issues banknotes subject to statutory provisions, regulates important parts of the banking system, and oversees payment systems.
Section B: Economy and Banking
11. According to a Reuters report dated 7 October 2026, what was India’s new RBI repo rate following a 25-basis-point increase?
A. 4.75% B. 5.00% C. 5.50% D. 6.25%
Answer: C. 5.50%
Explanation: Reuters reported that the RBI increased the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on 7 October 2026. A basis point equals 0.01 percentage point.
12. What is the primary purpose of the repo rate?
A. To determine income tax slabs
B. To influence the cost of short-term borrowing by banks from the RBI
C. To fix international oil prices
D. To determine the minimum wage in every state
Answer: B. To influence the cost of short-term borrowing by banks from the RBI
Explanation: The repo rate is a key monetary policy instrument. Changes can influence borrowing costs, credit conditions, spending, and inflation.
13. What does a 25-basis-point increase equal?
A. 0.025 percentage point B. 0.25 percentage point C. 2.5 percentage points D. 25 percentage points
Answer: B. 0.25 percentage point
Explanation: One basis point is 0.01 percentage point. Therefore, 25 basis points equal 0.25 percentage point.
14. Which organisation regulates India’s securities market?
A. SEBI B. RBI C. IRDAI D. TRAI
Answer: A. SEBI
Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India regulates the securities market and works to protect investors and promote orderly market development.
15. Which institution is principally associated with agricultural and rural development finance in India?
A. NABARD B. EXIM Bank C. SIDBI D. National Housing Bank
Answer: A. NABARD
Explanation: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development supports agriculture, rural development, and rural financial institutions.
16. What is inflation?
A. A sustained increase in the general price level B. A fall in all wages C. A rise in exports alone D. A reduction in the money supply in every case
Answer: A. A sustained increase in the general price level
Explanation: Inflation reduces the purchasing power of money when prices rise broadly over time.
17. Which index is commonly used to measure retail inflation in India?
A. Consumer Price Index B. Index of Industrial Production only C. Wholesale trade balance D. Human Development Index
Answer: A. Consumer Price Index
Explanation: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) tracks changes in the prices of a basket of goods and services consumed by households.
18. What does GDP measure?
A. Only government revenue B. The value of final goods and services produced within a country during a period C. Only the value of agricultural exports D. The total wealth held by citizens abroad
Answer: B. The value of final goods and services produced within a country during a period
Explanation: Gross Domestic Product measures economic output within a country’s borders over a specified period.
19. Which organisation is responsible for India’s monetary policy decisions?
A. Monetary Policy Committee B. Finance Commission C. Central Information Commission D. National Green Tribunal
Answer: A. Monetary Policy Committee
Explanation: The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee determines the policy rate needed to achieve the inflation target while keeping growth considerations in view.
20. What is the full form of UPI?
A. Unified Payments Interface B. Universal Purchase Instrument C. United Payment Institution D. Unified Public Investment
Answer: A. Unified Payments Interface
Explanation: UPI is an instant payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India that facilitates bank-to-bank digital transactions.
Section C: International Current Affairs
21. Which city was reported to have experienced another attack on its international airport on 10 October 2026?
A. Riyadh B. Doha C. Muscat D. Kuwait City
Answer: A. Riyadh
Explanation: An Associated Press report dated 10 October 2026 described another attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
22. King Khalid International Airport is located in which country?
A. United Arab Emirates B. Saudi Arabia C. Qatar D. Bahrain
Answer: B. Saudi Arabia
Explanation: King Khalid International Airport serves Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
23. The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important primarily because it connects the Persian Gulf with which body of water?
A. Red Sea B. Gulf of Aden C. Gulf of Oman D. Mediterranean Sea
Answer: C. Gulf of Oman
Explanation: The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is a major route for international oil and gas shipments.
24. Which international organisation is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
A. UNESCO B. United Nations C. World Trade Organization D. International Labour Organization
Answer: B. United Nations
Explanation: The United Nations works on international peace and security, development, human rights, and humanitarian cooperation. Its Security Council has primary responsibility for international peace and security under the UN Charter.
25. What is the headquarters of the World Health Organization?
A. Paris, France B. Geneva, Switzerland C. New York, USA D. Rome, Italy
Answer: B. Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation: The WHO is a specialised United Nations agency that coordinates international public-health work.
26. Which institution publishes the World Economic Outlook?
A. International Monetary Fund B. World Health Organization C. World Trade Organization D. International Court of Justice
Answer: A. International Monetary Fund
Explanation: The IMF publishes the World Economic Outlook, which examines global economic conditions, growth projections, inflation, and economic risks.
27. Which organisation administers the Nobel Peace Prize?
A. Swedish Academy B. Norwegian Nobel Committee C. United Nations General Assembly D. European Parliament
Answer: B. Norwegian Nobel Committee
Explanation: The Norwegian Nobel Committee awards the Nobel Peace Prize. The other Nobel Prizes are administered through Swedish institutions.
28. Where is the International Court of Justice located?
A. Brussels B. The Hague C. Vienna D. Washington, D.C.
Answer: B. The Hague
Explanation: The International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
29. Which organisation is responsible for coordinating international trade rules among its members?
A. WTO B. WHO C. ILO D. WMO
Answer: A. WTO
Explanation: The World Trade Organization provides a framework for trade agreements, negotiations, and dispute settlement among member economies.
30. Which group includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa among its original members?
A. ASEAN B. BRICS C. G7 D. NATO
Answer: B. BRICS
Explanation: BRICS is a grouping for cooperation among major emerging economies. Its membership has expanded beyond the five countries originally associated with the acronym.
Section D: Science, Technology and Environment
31. Which Indian organisation is responsible for the country’s major civilian space programme?
A. DRDO B. ISRO C. BARC D. CSIR
Answer: B. ISRO
Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation develops and operates space systems for applications such as communications, Earth observation, navigation, and scientific exploration.
32. What does AI stand for?
A. Automated Internet B. Artificial Intelligence C. Advanced Integration D. Applied Information
Answer: B. Artificial Intelligence
Explanation: Artificial intelligence refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human-like capabilities, such as language processing, pattern recognition, and decision support.
33. Which gas is the largest contributor to human-caused global warming among the following options?
A. Carbon dioxide B. Neon C. Helium D. Hydrogen
Answer: A. Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Carbon dioxide is the largest contributor to human-caused warming among these options, mainly because of fossil-fuel combustion, cement production, and land-use changes.
34. What is the main objective of the Paris Agreement?
A. To eliminate international trade B. To address climate change by limiting global temperature rise C. To regulate global internet access D. To abolish nuclear energy
Answer: B. To address climate change by limiting global temperature rise
Explanation: The Paris Agreement is a global climate treaty adopted in 2015. It aims to hold the increase in global average temperature well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C.
35. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
A. Coal B. Petroleum C. Solar energy D. Natural gas
Answer: C. Solar energy
Explanation: Solar energy comes from sunlight and is naturally replenished. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are fossil fuels.
36. What is the principal purpose of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
A. To produce oxygen for all living organisms B. To absorb much of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation C. To prevent all storms D. To regulate ocean tides
Answer: B. To absorb much of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation
Explanation: Stratospheric ozone absorbs much of the Sun’s harmful UV-B and UV-C radiation, helping protect life on Earth.
37. Which international agreement is specifically associated with protecting the ozone layer?
A. Montreal Protocol B. Kyoto Protocol only C. Ramsar Convention D. Basel Convention
Answer: A. Montreal Protocol
Explanation: The Montreal Protocol, adopted in 1987, controls the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.
38. Which organisation assesses scientific knowledge about climate change internationally?
A. IPCC B. IMF C. INTERPOL D. ICAO
Answer: A. IPCC
Explanation: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assesses published scientific research on climate change, its impacts, and potential response strategies.
39. What does DNA stand for?
A. Deoxyribonucleic acid B. Dynamic Nuclear Arrangement C. Digital Network Algorithm D. Double Nitrogen Atom
Answer: A. Deoxyribonucleic acid
Explanation: DNA carries genetic information used in the development, functioning, and reproduction of living organisms.
40. Which technology enables devices to exchange data over short distances without physical cables?
A. Wireless communication B. Mechanical transmission only C. Printed circuit diagrams D. Manual data entry
Answer: A. Wireless communication
Explanation: Wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and near-field communication transmit information without requiring a direct physical data cable.
Section E: Sports, Awards and Important Days
41. Which New Zealand cricketer was reported on 10 October 2026 to be unavailable for the upcoming series against India?
A. Kane Williamson B. Will O’Rourke C. Mitchell Santner D. Devon Conway
Answer: B. Will O’Rourke
Explanation: Reuters reported that New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke would miss the upcoming India series while continuing rehabilitation for hamstring and calf injuries.
42. According to the same report, where was the opening T20 international of the India–New Zealand series scheduled to take place on 22 October 2026?
A. Auckland B. Wellington C. Christchurch D. Hamilton
Answer: C. Christchurch
Explanation: Reuters reported that the opening T20 international was scheduled for Christchurch on 22 October 2026. As this is a future fixture relative to 11 October, the date refers to the announced schedule, not a completed match.
43. Which organisation governs international cricket?
A. FIFA B. ICC C. IOC D. FIDE
Answer: B. ICC
Explanation: The International Cricket Council is the global governing body for international cricket and administers major international competitions.
44. Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?
A. Japan B. France C. Brazil D. Australia
Answer: B. France
Explanation: Paris, France, hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Games took place from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
45. Which international body organises the FIFA Men’s World Cup?
A. International Cricket Council B. FIFA C. International Olympic Committee D. World Athletics
Answer: B. FIFA
Explanation: FIFA is the international governing body of association football and organises the Men’s World Cup and Women’s World Cup.
46. When is World Mental Health Day observed every year?
A. 1 October B. 10 October C. 16 October D. 24 October
Answer: B. 10 October
Explanation: World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October to raise awareness of mental-health issues and promote support and well-being.
47. When is World Food Day observed?
A. 5 June B. 16 October C. 14 November D. 1 December
Answer: B. 16 October
Explanation: World Food Day is observed on 16 October, marking the founding date of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945.
48. When is the United Nations Day observed?
A. 24 October B. 21 June C. 8 March D. 5 September
Answer: A. 24 October
Explanation: United Nations Day commemorates the entry into force of the UN Charter on 24 October 1945.
49. When is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed?
A. 17 October B. 11 July C. 22 April D. 7 April
Answer: A. 17 October
Explanation: The United Nations observes this international day annually on 17 October to promote awareness and action against poverty and social exclusion.
50. Which organisation is responsible for awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A. Norwegian Nobel Committee
B. Swedish Academy
C. UNESCO Executive Board
D. United Nations Security Council
Answer: B. Swedish Academy
Explanation: The Swedish Academy selects the Nobel laureate in Literature. The Nobel Peace Prize, by contrast, is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
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