QUIZ on National & International, State Current Affairs and Miscellaneous - October 7th 2026

Welcome to your QUIZ on National & International, State Current Affairs and Miscellaneous – October 7th 2026

1.

Consider the following statements regarding the IceCube Neutrino Observatory:

It is located at the South Pole, Antarctica.
It detects electrically neutral, extremely light subatomic particles that interact very strongly with matter.
The proposed India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is planned in Tamil Nadu to study atmospheric neutrino oscillations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

2.

With reference to the All-India Household Travel Survey (2025–26), consider the following statements:

It was conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO).
The survey found that two-wheelers are the predominant mode of transport for the work commute.
The average monthly commuting expenditure is higher for female workers compared to male workers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

3.

'Surya', recently launched by the Defence Minister, is a/an:

Indigenous nuclear-powered submarine.

Indigenously built Fleet Support Ship (FSS).

Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

Multi-barrel rocket launcher system.

4.

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognized research on 'homochirality'. In biological systems, this typically means that:

Proteins contain both L-amino and D-amino acids equally.

Proteins predominantly contain L-amino acids and sugars mostly belong to the D-series.

All naturally occurring sugars belong exclusively to the L-series.

Mirror-image forms of a molecule can be perfectly superimposed.

5.

According to the Living Planet Report 2026 released by the WWF, which ecosystem experienced the highest percentage decline in monitored vertebrate population sizes between 1970 and 2022?

Terrestrial

Marine

Freshwater

Estuarine

6.

Consider the following statements regarding Ghana:

It is located in West Africa along the Gulf of Guinea.
The Prime Meridian crosses through the country.
It is a major global producer and exporter of cocoa.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

7.

With reference to the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026, consider the following statements:

It regulates service conditions for forces like BSF, CRPF, and ITBP.
It reserves 100% of the Additional DG and IG posts exclusively for CAPF cadre officers, completely removing IPS deputation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2