Daily quiz · 20 Oct 2026

Current Affairs Quiz 20 October 2026

10 questions from today's news, with answers. Tap an option to check it — then read the full current affairs digest.

1. Which athlete won a silver medal in the Women's 1500m T12/13 event at the Asian Para Games 2026?

   A. Radha VenkateshB. SoumyaC. Ajit SinghD. Rinku Hooda
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   Answer: A. Radha Venkatesh — The article states that Radha Venkatesh won a silver medal in the Women's 1500m T12/13 event.

2. What significant examination result was announced recently?

   A. Civil Services ExaminationB. Combined Defence Services Examination (II)C. Joint Entrance ExaminationD. Banking Examination
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   Answer: B. Combined Defence Services Examination (II) — The article mentions the announcement of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) results.

3. What was the major seizure made by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Mizoram?

   A. Smuggled goldB. Foreign cigarettesC. Illegal armsD. Counterfeit currency
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   Answer: B. Foreign cigarettes — The article mentions that DRI seized smuggled foreign cigarettes in Mizoram.

4. Who reviewed the functions of various divisions under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment?

   A. Prime MinisterB. Union Minister Dr. Virendra KumarC. Defense MinisterD. Finance Minister
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   Answer: B. Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar — The article states that Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar conducted the review.

5. What initiative was discussed between India and Saudi Arabia?

   A. Bilateral electric interconnectionB. Trade agreementC. Military cooperationD. Cultural exchange
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   Answer: A. Bilateral electric interconnection — The article highlights discussions on a bilateral electric interconnection initiative.

6. Where did the fifth edition of the joint military exercise 'Austra Hind' take place?

   A. DelhiB. ThiruvananthapuramC. MumbaiD. Pune
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   Answer: B. Thiruvananthapuram — The article notes that the exercise commenced in Thiruvananthapuram.

7. What type of training was completed by CSIR-NISCAIR?

   A. Library automationB. Financial managementC. Data scienceD. Cybersecurity
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   Answer: A. Library automation — The article states that a training program on library automation was completed.

8. When is the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement set to come into effect?

   A. October 1, 2026B. October 15, 2026C. October 20, 2026D. November 1, 2026
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   Answer: C. October 20, 2026 — The article mentions the FTA coming into effect on October 20, 2026.

9. What campaign is set to run from October 21, 2026, to December 31, 2026?

   A. Financial Inclusion CampaignB. Digital India CampaignC. Skill India CampaignD. Clean India Campaign
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   Answer: A. Financial Inclusion Campaign — The article states that a Financial Inclusion campaign will be conducted during this period.

10. Which athlete achieved a gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw F46 event?

    A. Radha VenkateshB. Ajit SinghC. SoumyaD. Rinku Hooda
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    Answer: D. Rinku Hooda — The article mentions Rinku Hooda earning a gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw F46 event.