Thursday, October 22, 2026

22nd October 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

By Arjun Verma · GK & Current Affairs Expert

Current Affairs 20 Questions

Test your general knowledge with today's current affairs quiz covering Current Affairs. 20 questions to challenge your understanding.

This quiz for Thursday, October 22, 2026 covers the most important current affairs of the day — government decisions, appointments, economy, sports, science & technology, and international affairs. All 20 MCQ questions include detailed explanations to help you understand the context behind each answer. Ideal for UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, and RRB NTPC 2026 aspirants.
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Which body serves as the nodal implementing agency for the regional connectivity scheme 'UDAN'?

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2

The bilateral military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 was hosted at which location?

3

In a major structural shift, the MHA reorganized the Central Industrial Security Force to introduce sector-specific functional commands effective from which date?

4

Which digital standards were adopted while developing the upgraded Agri Welfare Portal launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare?

5

What is the revised fee for the annual NHAI toll pass for eligible non-commercial private vehicles introduced in 2026?

6

The Ministry of Earth Sciences partnered with which institution to recognize all 10 MoES research centers as Associated Research Institutes for PhD programs?

7

The 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference was held under the presidency of Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane in which city?

8

Which newly added site on India's UNESCO Tentative List is famous for its unique mud volcano complex in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

9

During the 2nd Russia-India Business Forum in Kazan, BharatCloud signed an MoU with which entity to boost AI and cloud cooperation?

10

What unique authentication detail was introduced on the NPS Central platform to help subscribers log in without needing their PRAN?

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11

The World Bank Group's first comprehensive digital strategy aims to benefit how many people globally by the year 2030?

12

VORAN Private Limited partnered with W&S Innovation to explore gyroplane technology and manufacturing from which European country?

13

Embraer acquired a controlling stake in Novavayu Aerospace to promote its C-390 Millennium aircraft for which Indian defence requirement?

14

Which DRDO laboratory developed the man-portable Electronic Intelligence system designed to detect enemy radar signals?

15

The three newly discovered centipede species belonging to the genus Rhysida were documented from which geographical region in India?

16

National Solidarity Day is observed annually on October 20 to commemorate soldiers who fought during which historical conflict?

17

Police Commemoration Day honors personnel who lost their lives during an attack by Chinese troops at which historical location in 1959?

18

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved the operationalisation of Ladakh's first Government Medical College at which location?

19

Which organization acts as the central statutory authority headquartered in New Delhi responsible for national highways?

20

The 2026 Commonwealth Parliamentarian Life-time Achievement Award was conferred upon Dr. Angelo Farrugia representing the parliament of which country?

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Key Facts — 22ndOctober2026

  • Airports Authority of India serves as the nodal implementing agency for the regional connectivity scheme 'UDAN'.
  • The bilateral military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 was hosted at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs reorganized the Central Industrial Security Force to introduce sector-specific functional commands effective from November 1, 2026.

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22ndOctober2026 Current Affairs — Key Highlights

This 22ndOctober2026 current affairs quiz covers the most important GK events of the day — government decisions, appointments, economy, sports, science & technology, and international affairs. All 20 MCQ questions include detailed explanations to help you understand the context behind each answer.

22ndOctober current affairs questions are frequently asked in UPSC Prelims GS-I, SSC CGL General Awareness, SSC CHSL GK, and RRB NTPC General Awareness sections. Practising daily MCQs with explanations helps you retain events in context — not just memorise isolated facts.

Explore all quizzes from October2026 Current Affairs or strengthen your fundamentals with our Static GK sections on Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and more.

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Arjun Verma Current Affairs Expert

UPSC · SSC CGL · RRB NTPC Faculty & Current Affairs Specialist

With over 10 years of experience teaching current affairs and GK to competitive exam aspirants, Arjun has helped 50,000+ students prepare for UPSC, SSC CGL, CHSL, and RRB NTPC exams. He specialises in breaking down complex current affairs into easy-to-remember MCQs with detailed explanations tailored for Indian competitive exams.

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