Saturday, October 24, 2026

24th 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 Saturday, October 24, 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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1

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan rolled out the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan – Rabi 2026' campaign from which location in India?

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2

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a commemorative coin worth which denomination in Raipur to honour Mata Sahib Hasi Devi Ji?

3

Which public sector undertaking partnered with NSTFDC and NSDC to empower tribal youth in Odisha through entrepreneurship?

4

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs teamed up with the Association of ARCs primarily to boost linkages for which specific academic offering?

5

According to the UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2026, global greenhouse gas emissions stood at how many gigatons of CO2 equivalent in 2025?

6

Which premier bullion refiner joined hands with the BSE to expand India's Electronic Gold Receipts marketplace?

7

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet named Sunil Kumar as the incoming Chairman of which major energy PSU?

8

Anca-Maria Verma was recently designated as the Ambassador-at-Large for India by which international organisation?

9

Dr. L. Murugan stepped down from his ministerial portfolio and Rajya Sabha seat to concentrate on political work in which state?

10

The newly delivered Nagastra 2 loitering munition system, inducted by the Indian Army, was manufactured by which domestic firm?

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11

Hollywood legend Tom Skerritt, who sadly passed away at age 93, earned widespread acclaim and an Emmy for his role in which TV series?

12

What was the official campaign theme designated for International Stuttering Awareness Day 2026?

13

International Snow Leopard Day traces its origins back to a landmark conservation forum held in which city in 2013?

14

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police, which marked its Raising Day in October 2026, was originally established in the wake of which historical conflict?

15

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month features a primary theme for the National Cybersecurity Alliance in 2026. Which of the following is that theme?

16

The Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint, which anchors the annual Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, is a partnership co-founded by UNEP and which other global body?

17

In a recent push for sustainable agriculture under 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan – Rabi 2026', the government aims to engage approximately how many participants?

18

Under the recent BSE and MMTC-PAMP pact, electronic gold trading units currently feature a fineness purity standard of 999 and what other purity grade?

19

The 17th edition of the Emissions Gap Report published by UNEP carries which striking title?

20

Which statutory body handles executive oversight and governance rules for the Indo-Tibetan Border Police today?

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Key Facts — 24thOctober2026

  • Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan rolled out the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan – Rabi 2026' campaign from Karnal, Haryana.
  • MMTC-PAMP joined hands with the BSE to expand India's Electronic Gold Receipts marketplace.
  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet named Sunil Kumar as the incoming Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

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24thOctober2026 Current Affairs — Key Highlights

This 24thOctober2026 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.

24thOctober 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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