50 Important Current Affairs MCQs with Answers & Explanations – 23 October 2026
50 Important Current Affairs MCQs with Answers & Explanations – 23 October 2026
Daily Current Affairs | 23 October 2026 | MCQQuestions.in
These 50 multiple-choice questions cover important national and international news, government schemes, science and technology, economy, environment, awards, and sports for competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, and State PSC.
Table of Contents
Section 1: National Current Affairs
1. Where was the 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026 held?
A) Mumbai
B) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
C) Hyderabad
D) Jaipur
Correct Answer: B) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Explanation: The 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference took place in New Delhi from 21 to 23 October 2026. It focused on combining agricultural production with solar energy generation.
2. What was the theme of the 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026?
A) Green India, Clean India
B) Energy for All
C) Powering the Global South
D) One Sun, One World
Correct Answer: C) Powering the Global South
Explanation: The conference focused on agrivoltaics, an approach that combines farming and solar power generation on the same land.
3. Who inaugurated the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan on 23 October 2026?
A) President Droupadi Murmu
B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C) Union Home Minister Amit Shah
D) Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
Correct Answer: B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the global gathering at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event marked 75 years of the Chinmaya movement.
4. The Chinmaya movement was founded by whom?
A) Swami Vivekananda
B) Swami Chinmayananda
C) Sri Aurobindo
D) Ramana Maharshi
Correct Answer: B) Swami Chinmayananda
Explanation: Swami Chinmayananda was a spiritual teacher associated with the dissemination of Vedanta. The Chinmaya Mission undertakes spiritual, educational, and service activities.
5. Which ministry organised the regional review conference on the Forest Rights Act in Srinagar on 23 October 2026?
A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B) Ministry of Rural Development
C) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
D) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Correct Answer: C) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs reviewed implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, which recognises specified rights of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers.
6. Under the Forest Rights Act, which body plays a key role at the beginning of the claims process?
A) Gram Sabha
B) Supreme Court
C) Election Commission
D) Finance Commission
Correct Answer: A) Gram Sabha
Explanation: The Gram Sabha initiates the process of identifying and verifying claims under the Forest Rights Act. The Act was enacted in 2006.
7. Which organisation announced its sixth Centre of Excellence at IIT (BHU), Varanasi?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) C-DOT
D) BARC
Correct Answer: C) C-DOT
Explanation: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) announced its sixth Centre of Excellence at IIT (BHU), Varanasi, to support research into next-generation telecommunications technologies.
8. C-DOT primarily works in which field?
A) Space exploration
B) Telecommunications research and development
C) Agricultural insurance
D) Nuclear power generation
Correct Answer: B) Telecommunications research and development
Explanation: C-DOT is a telecommunications research and development centre associated with the Department of Telecommunications.
9. Which two organisations signed an MoU on quantum financial innovation and emerging banking technologies?
A) RBI and SBI
B) C-DAC and Bank of India
C) SEBI and NABARD
D) ISRO and Canara Bank
Correct Answer: B) C-DAC and Bank of India
Explanation: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and Bank of India signed the MoU on 22 October 2026 to explore quantum-related financial innovation and emerging technologies in banking.
10. Special Campaign 6 was scheduled to run during which period in October 2026?
A) 1–15 October
B) 2–31 October
C) 10–20 October
D) 15–30 October
Correct Answer: B) 2–31 October
Explanation: Special Campaign 6 was conducted from 2 to 31 October 2026 under the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). It focused on administrative efficiency and the disposal of pending matters.
Section 2: Government Policies and Economy
11. What crude steel production capacity does the draft National Steel Policy Vision 2047 target?
A) 300 million tonnes
B) 450 million tonnes
C) 604 million tonnes
D) 750 million tonnes
Correct Answer: C) 604 million tonnes
Explanation: The draft National Steel Policy Vision 2047 sets a target of 604 million tonnes of crude steel capacity by 2047, alongside goals for consumption and exports.
12. What per-capita steel consumption target is mentioned in the draft National Steel Policy Vision 2047?
A) 150 kg
B) 200 kg
C) 250 kg
D) 302 kg
Correct Answer: D) 302 kg
Explanation: The draft policy targets per-capita steel consumption of 302 kg by 2047, reflecting India’s long-term industrial development ambitions.
13. What is the target for India’s engineering exports by 2030, discussed at the October 2026 Chintan Shivir?
A) US$100 billion
B) US$150 billion
C) US$200 billion
D) US$250 billion
Correct Answer: D) US$250 billion
Explanation: The Department of Commerce and EEPC India discussed a strategy to raise engineering exports to US$250 billion by 2030.
14. Which organisation is associated with India’s engineering export promotion?
A) EEPC India
B) NITI Aayog
C) UIDAI
D) FCI
Correct Answer: A) EEPC India
Explanation: EEPC India, formerly known as the Engineering Export Promotion Council, promotes India’s engineering exports and supports exporters in this sector.
15. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is associated with which organisation?
A) National Statistics Office
B) Election Commission of India
C) Central Board of Direct Taxes
D) University Grants Commission
Correct Answer: A) National Statistics Office
Explanation: The National Statistics Office (NSO) conducts the PLFS, which provides important data on employment, unemployment, and labour-force participation in India.
16. From when was the NSO proposing changes to the PLFS sampling design?
A) January 2026
B) July 2026
C) January 2027
D) January 2028
Correct Answer: C) January 2027
Explanation: The proposed changes included revisions to the sampling design, estimation procedures, and survey schedule. A separate sampling stratum for digital platform workers was also reported.
17. Which ministry implements the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY)?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Correct Answer: B) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation: AVYAY supports the welfare of senior citizens through programmes and services designed to promote their well-being and quality of life.
18. Which city hosted the Fisheries Investors and Exporters Conclave 2026 on 23 October?
A) Kochi
B) Visakhapatnam
C) Bhopal
D) Patna
Correct Answer: C) Bhopal
Explanation: The conclave was held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, with participation from fisheries-related government departments and the National Fisheries Development Board.
19. What fish-production target did India highlight in connection with the National Plan of Action for small-scale inland fisheries?
A) 10 million tonnes in five years
B) 20 million tonnes in five years
C) 30 million tonnes in five years
D) 50 million tonnes in five years
Correct Answer: C) 30 million tonnes in five years
Explanation: India highlighted a target of 30 million tonnes of fish production over five years while advancing a plan for small-scale inland fisheries.
20. Which Indian state hosted the 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition 2026?
A) Odisha
B) Gujarat
C) Kerala
D) Assam
Correct Answer: A) Odisha
Explanation: The conference opened in Bhubaneswar on 23 October 2026. Its theme was “Urban Accessibility and Liveability in Digital Age.”
Section 3: Science, Technology and Environment
21. Agrivoltaics refers to which practice?
A) Producing electricity only from wind
B) Growing crops and generating solar power on the same land
C) Using coal to heat greenhouses
D) Growing crops exclusively indoors
Correct Answer: B) Growing crops and generating solar power on the same land
Explanation: Agrivoltaics combines agricultural production with photovoltaic solar electricity generation. It can improve land-use efficiency and provide farmers with an additional source of income.
22. Which country was scheduled to host the 8th AgriVoltaics World Conference in 2027?
A) India
B) France
C) Japan
D) Brazil
Correct Answer: B) France
Explanation: Following the 2026 conference in New Delhi, France was identified as the host of the next edition in 2027.
23. Which institute is the parent organisation of the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)?
A) Department of Telecommunications
B) Department of Space
C) Department of Atomic Energy
D) Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Correct Answer: A) Department of Telecommunications
Explanation: C-DOT operates in telecommunications research and supports the development of indigenous communication technologies.
24. What is a regulatory sandbox in telecommunications?
A) A permanent ban on new technologies
B) A controlled environment for testing innovations under specified regulatory relaxations
C) A telecom spectrum auction
D) A government-owned mobile application
Correct Answer: B) A controlled environment for testing innovations under specified regulatory relaxations
Explanation: A regulatory sandbox allows eligible participants to test new products, services, or business models under defined conditions before wider deployment.
25. Which legislation established the modern statutory framework referenced by the Telecommunications (Regulatory Sandbox) Rules, 2026?
A) Information Technology Act, 2000
B) Telecommunications Act, 2023
C) Companies Act, 2013
D) Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Correct Answer: B) Telecommunications Act, 2023
Explanation: The Telecommunications Act, 2023 provides a modern legislative framework for telecommunications in India. The reported sandbox rules also refer to specified provisions of the TRAI Act, 1997.
26. Which organisation presented research on high-frequency quasi-periodic oscillations (QPOs) near spinning black holes?
A) ARIES
B) FCI
C) SEBI
D) ICAR
Correct Answer: A) ARIES
Explanation: Researchers from ARIES, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, discussed how black-hole spin influences QPO frequencies.
27. What does QPO stand for in astrophysics?
A) Quantum Particle Orbit
B) Quasi-Periodic Oscillation
C) Quick Photon Observation
D) Quantified Planetary Orbit
Correct Answer: B) Quasi-Periodic Oscillation
Explanation: Quasi-periodic oscillations are recurring variations in observed signals from astronomical systems. Studying them can help scientists investigate matter and motion around compact objects such as black holes.
28. Which initiative was reported as a joint training programme involving the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Indian Army?
A) Training 600 Civil Defence Master Trainers
B) Training 600 commercial airline pilots
C) Training 600 agricultural scientists
D) Training 600 Olympic coaches
Correct Answer: A) Training 600 Civil Defence Master Trainers
Explanation: The programme aimed to train 600 master trainers from 12 States and Union Territories, who could then help train Civil Defence Volunteers.
29. The National Plan of Action discussed on 23 October 2026 focused on which sector?
A) Inland small-scale fisheries
B) Commercial aviation
C) Space tourism
D) Urban housing
Correct Answer: A) Inland small-scale fisheries
Explanation: The plan focuses on small-scale inland fisheries and was being developed within an international fisheries framework.
30. What is the primary purpose of photovoltaic (PV) panels in agrivoltaic systems?
A) To generate electricity from sunlight
B) To produce fertiliser
C) To pump crude oil
D) To manufacture agricultural seeds
Correct Answer: A) To generate electricity from sunlight
Explanation: Photovoltaic panels convert sunlight into electrical energy. In agrivoltaic systems, their placement is designed to allow agricultural activities to continue on the same land.
Section 4: International Current Affairs and Awards
31. Which Indian participant won the Global Youth Institute Award reported on 23 October 2026?
A) Ameena Nazreen A. S.
B) Sheetal Devi
C) Mona Agarwal
D) Thulasimathi Murugesan
Correct Answer: A) Ameena Nazreen A. S.
Explanation: Ameena Nazreen A. S. of India was reported to have won the Global Youth Institute Award at a World Food Prize Foundation event, with a cash prize of US$500.
32. Which organisation was the principal organiser of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 alongside the Indian Navy?
A) National Maritime Foundation
B) NITI Aayog
C) International Maritime Organization
D) World Trade Organization
Correct Answer: A) National Maritime Foundation
Explanation: The Indian Navy was scheduled to hold the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi from 3 to 5 November 2026, with the National Maritime Foundation as the principal organiser.
33. In which city was the India Centre at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) jointly inaugurated during Piyush Goyal’s visit?
A) Paris
B) Berlin
C) Rome
D) Vienna
Correct Answer: B) Berlin
Explanation: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with German officials and participated in the inauguration of the India Centre at DGAP in Berlin.
34. Which country was associated with the India–Russia naval exercise INDRA 2026?
A) France
B) Australia
C) Russia
D) Indonesia
Correct Answer: C) Russia
Explanation: INDRA is a bilateral military exercise between India and Russia. The 2026 naval exercise concluded at Vladivostok, and INS Sahyadri departed the Russian port on 20 October.
35. Where is Vladivostok located?
A) Russia
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) China
Correct Answer: A) Russia
Explanation: Vladivostok is a major Russian port city on the Pacific coast and an important location for Russia’s Pacific Fleet.
36. Which country was reported to have approved a social-media ban for children under 15, effective from 1 January 2027?
A) Greece
B) Germany
C) Spain
D) Portugal
Correct Answer: A) Greece
Explanation: A report dated 23 October 2026 stated that Greece had approved restrictions on social-media access for children under 15, with the rules scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027.
37. Which organisation is associated with the World Food Prize and the Global Youth Institute event?
A) World Food Prize Foundation
B) World Bank
C) International Monetary Fund
D) World Tourism Organization
Correct Answer: A) World Food Prize Foundation
Explanation: The World Food Prize Foundation supports international recognition and programmes focused on improving food quality, quantity, and availability.
38. Which Indian cultural organisation celebrated its 75-year milestone through the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav?
A) Chinmaya Mission
B) Sahitya Akademi
C) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
D) Sangeet Natak Akademi
Correct Answer: A) Chinmaya Mission
Explanation: The Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav marked 75 years of the Chinmaya movement, which began under the guidance of Swami Chinmayananda.
39. The Sengol is associated with which historical event in India?
A) The launch of the Green Revolution
B) The transfer of power in 1947
C) The signing of the Constitution in 1950
D) The first general election in 1951–52
Correct Answer: B) The transfer of power in 1947
Explanation: The Sengol is a sceptre associated with India’s transfer of power in August 1947. It was later installed in the new Parliament building in 2023.
40. Vummidi Ethiraj, who died in October 2026, was associated with which business?
A) Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers
B) Tata Steel
C) Amul
D) Infosys
Correct Answer: A) Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers
Explanation: Vummidi Ethiraj was associated with the Chennai-based jewellery business whose family firm helped craft the Sengol presented at India’s transfer of power in 1947.
Section 5: Sports and Important General Awareness
41. In which country were the Asian Para Games 2026 held?
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) Thailand
Correct Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: The 2026 Asian Para Games were held in the Aichi–Nagoya region of Japan, featuring athletes competing across a range of para-sports.
42. Which Indian athlete won gold in the men’s javelin event at the Asian Para Games 2026 and completed an Indian podium sweep in the combined classes reported on 23 October?
A) Sumit Antil
B) Neeraj Chopra
C) Sandeep Kumar
D) Toman Kumar
Correct Answer: A) Sumit Antil
Explanation: Sumit Antil won gold, Mahendra Gurjar took silver, and Sandip Sargar earned bronze in the combined men’s javelin final reported that day.
43. Which medal did Mahendra Gurjar win in the reported men’s javelin final at the Asian Para Games 2026?
A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Bronze
D) No medal
Correct Answer: B) Silver
Explanation: Mahendra Gurjar finished second behind Sumit Antil, while Sandip Sargar won bronze, giving India all three podium positions in the combined event.
44. Which athlete set a reported world record of 60.49 metres in the men’s javelin F37 event?
A) Haney
B) Sumit Antil
C) Mahendra Gurjar
D) Sandip Sargar
Correct Answer: A) Haney
Explanation: Haney was reported to have won gold with a world-record throw of 60.49 metres in the men’s F37 javelin event.
45. Which athlete won the men’s 400-metre T64 event with a reported world-record time of 52.28 seconds?
A) Sandeep Kumar
B) Ajay Kumar
C) Sumit Antil
D) Naveen Sivakumar
Correct Answer: A) Sandeep Kumar
Explanation: Sandeep Kumar won the men’s 400m T64 event with a reported world-record time of 52.28 seconds. Ajay Kumar also earned a medal in the event.
46. Who won gold in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event, according to reports for 23 October 2026?
A) Mona Agarwal
B) Sheetal Devi
C) Manasi Joshi
D) Thulasimathi Murugesan
Correct Answer: A) Mona Agarwal
Explanation: Para shooter Mona Agarwal was reported to have won gold with a world-record score of 357.5 in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event.
47. Which city hosted the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship beginning on 23 October 2026?
A) New Delhi
B) Ahmedabad
C) Lucknow
D) Chandigarh
Correct Answer: B) Ahmedabad
Explanation: The inaugural championship began at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and was scheduled to run through 31 October 2026.
48. Which organisation is the national governing body for kabaddi in India?
A) Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India
B) Board of Control for Cricket in India
C) Athletics Federation of India
D) Indian Olympic Association alone
Correct Answer: A) Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India
Explanation: The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) is the sport’s national governing body and was associated with organising the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship.
49. Which historic Indian ruler’s 202nd Vijayotsava was observed at the Parliament premises in October 2026?
A) Rani Lakshmibai
B) Kittur Rani Chennamma
C) Ahilyabai Holkar
D) Rani Durgavati
Correct Answer: B) Kittur Rani Chennamma
Explanation: Kittur Rani Chennamma was a prominent 19th-century ruler remembered for resisting British rule. Her 202nd Vijayotsava was observed at Prerana Sthal in the Parliament premises.
50. Which Indian festival was attended by President Droupadi Murmu in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on 23 October 2026?
A) Bastar Dussehra
B) Hornbill Festival
C) Onam
D) Losar
Correct Answer: A) Bastar Dussehra
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu attended a public programme in Jagdalpur on the occasion of Bastar Dussehra, a major cultural and religious celebration in Chhattisgarh.
Quick Revision: Important Facts
| Topic | Key fact |
| AgriVoltaics World Conference | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi |
| Conference theme | Powering the Global South |
| C-DOT | Sixth Centre of Excellence at IIT (BHU) |
| PLFS changes | Proposed from January 2027 |
| National Steel Policy Vision 2047 | 604 MT crude steel capacity target |
| Engineering exports | US$250 billion target by 2030 |
| Fish production | 30 million tonnes target in five years |
| Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav | 75 years of the Chinmaya movement |
| INDRA 2026 | India–Russia naval exercise |
| Asian Para Games | Aichi–Nagoya, Japan |
| Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Bastar Dussehra | Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh |
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