QUIZ on National & International, State Current Affairs and Miscellaneous - October 5th 2026

Welcome to your QUIZ on National & International, State Current Affairs and Miscellaneous – October 5th 2026

1.

Tuvalu, a nation highly vulnerable to climate change, is located in the:

Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and mainland Africa.

South Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and Australia.

Caribbean Sea, near the Greater Antilles.

North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa.

2.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2026 was awarded for discoveries related to:

The mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines.

The scientific foundations of optogenetics, which uses light to control selected nerve cells.

The discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.

The development of CRISPR-Cas9 genetic scissors.

3.

Match the following newly approved Centres of Excellence for Classical Languages with their respective host institutions:

Select the correctly matched pair(s) using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

4.

With reference to the Plague, consider the following statements:

It is a viral disease caused by Yersinia pestis.
The pneumonic form of the plague can spread from person-to-person via respiratory droplets.
It can be treated with antibiotics such as gentamicin and doxycycline if diagnosed early.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

5.

Consider the following statements about the Desert National Park (DNP):

It is located in the districts of Jaisalmer and Barmer in Rajasthan.
It serves as a crucial habitat for the Critically Endangered Great Indian Bustard (Godawan).
The Khejri tree, traditionally protected by the Bishnoi community, is a prominent vegetation species in this region.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

6.

Regarding the SME Growth Fund (SGF), which of the following statements is/are correct?

It was announced in the Union Budget 2026 with a central government funding commitment of ₹10,000 crore.
It is a debt fund designed to provide short-term working capital loans to micro-enterprises.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2