Daily quiz · 23 Oct 2026

Current Affairs Quiz 23 October 2026

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

1. What initiative aims to enhance livelihood opportunities for youth from Scheduled Tribes?

   A. Tripartite MoUB. PM Daksh SchemeC. Circular EconomyD. Air Pollution Control Measures
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   Answer: A. Tripartite MoU — The article mentions a tripartite memorandum of understanding signed to strengthen livelihood opportunities for Scheduled Tribe youth.

2. Which scheme has helped train over 1,87,000 candidates as per the article?

   A. PM Daksh SchemeB. Universal NutriScience AcquisitionC. Sahyadri Health Care AcquisitionD. Circular Economy Initiative
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   Answer: A. PM Daksh Scheme — The PM Daksh scheme has successfully trained 1,87,305 candidates from 2020-21 to 2023-24.

3. What approach did the Prime Minister emphasize during the NDTV World Summit?

   A. Innovation in businessB. Collaboration to address global challengesC. Environmental sustainabilityD. Investment in healthcare
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   Answer: B. Collaboration to address global challenges — The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing global challenges during his address.

4. Which organization's approval was sought for Integrace Private Limited's acquisition?

   A. Sahyadri Health CareB. Competition Commission of IndiaC. NDTV World SummitD. Central AQMS
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   Answer: B. Competition Commission of India — The Competition Commission of India (CCI) granted approval for Integrace Private Limited's acquisition.

5. What did the Union Environment Minister urge at the CII conference?

   A. Air pollution controlB. Circular economy collaborationC. Youth employment initiativesD. Sports promotion
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   Answer: B. Circular economy collaboration — The Union Environment Minister urged collaboration to promote India’s circular economy at the CII conference.

6. What did the Prime Minister do in regard to athletes at the Asian Para Games?

   A. Reviewed policiesB. Extended congratulationsC. Approved fundingD. Announced new initiatives
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   Answer: B. Extended congratulations — The Prime Minister congratulated various athletes for their achievements at the Asian Para Games.

7. What type of investment does the acquisition of Sahyadri Health Care signify?

   A. SocioculturalB. Healthcare Industry consolidationC. Environmental sustainabilityD. Technological advancements
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   Answer: B. Healthcare Industry consolidation — The acquisition by Meiback Asia Holdings II signifies investment trends and consolidation within the healthcare industry.

8. What did the Central AQMS call for regarding air pollution in Punjab and Haryana?

   A. Public awareness programsB. Immediate ground-level actionsC. Increased industrial regulationsD. Economic investments
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   Answer: B. Immediate ground-level actions — The Central AQMS reviewed the measures and called for immediate ground-level actions.

9. How many candidates found employment through the PM Daksh scheme?

   A. 1,87,305B. 96,162C. 100,000D. 150,000
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   Answer: B. 96,162 — The article states that 96,162 candidates were helped to find employment through the PM Daksh scheme.

10. What was a key topic discussed at the NDTV World Summit related to India’s development?

    A. Employment opportunitiesB. Indoor sports facilitiesC. Global collaborationD. Healthcare policies
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    Answer: C. Global collaboration — The Prime Minister's address emphasized global collaboration as crucial for addressing various challenges.