Daily quiz · 28 Oct 2026

Current Affairs Quiz 28 October 2026

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

1. Who hosted the Liechtenstein Royals in India?

   A. Union Minister B. L. VermaB. Prime Minister Narendra ModiC. India's PresidentD. Minister Smriti Irani
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   Answer: C. India's President — India's President hosted Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein to strengthen bilateral ties.

2. What health initiative was launched by the Legislative Department?

   A. PPE Kits DistributionB. Special Campaign 6 for Health CheckupsC. National Startup AwardsD. Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conference
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   Answer: B. Special Campaign 6 for Health Checkups — 'Special Campaign 6' promotes preventive healthcare and employee welfare through health checkup camps.

3. What did the Border Roads Organization celebrate?

   A. PPE Kits DistributionB. 19th Foundation Day of Arunank ProjectC. Launch of National Startup AwardsD. High-Level Meeting of Hindi Advisory Committee
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   Answer: B. 19th Foundation Day of Arunank Project — The Border Roads Organization marked the 19th foundation day of the Arunank project focusing on infrastructure development.

4. Which ministry held a meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee?

   A. Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentB. Ministry of CultureC. Ministry of HealthD. DPIIT
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   Answer: A. Ministry of Women and Child Development — The Ministry of Women and Child Development's Hindi Advisory Committee met under Minister Smriti Irani.

5. What scheme was associated with the distribution of PPE kits and Ayushman cards?

   A. Namaste schemeB. Swachh Bharat schemeC. Startup schemeD. Ayushman Bharat scheme
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   Answer: A. Namaste scheme — The distribution was part of the 'Namaste' scheme aimed at enhancing welfare for sanitation workers.

6. What event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

   A. PPE Kits DistributionB. Foundation Day of Arunank ProjectC. Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation ConferenceD. Hindi Advisory Committee Meeting
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   Answer: C. Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conference — Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the 'Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conference 2026' to promote advancements in science.

7. With which institution did the Ministry of Culture sign an MoU?

   A. Department of HealthB. Bibliothèque nationale de FranceC. Ministry of Urban DevelopmentD. Border Roads Organization
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   Answer: B. Bibliothèque nationale de France — The Ministry of Culture signed an MoU with the Bibliothèque nationale de France to strengthen manuscript heritage.

8. What is the focus of the National Startup Awards?

   A. Preventive HealthcareB. Entrepreneurship and InnovationC. Cultural HeritageD. Public Health
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   Answer: B. Entrepreneurship and Innovation — The National Startup Awards recognize innovation and entrepreneurship in India.

9. What is emphasized in a high-level meeting related to governance and culture?

   A. Infrastructure DevelopmentB. Public HealthC. Language and CultureD. Healthcare Initiatives
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   Answer: C. Language and Culture — The meeting highlights the importance of language and culture in governance, crucial for UPSC aspirants.