Current Affairs Quiz 15 October 2026

10 UPSC Prelims-style questions from the day's news. Tap an option to check your answer.

Q1.The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched a portal to seek public input on which of the following issues?

EXPLANATION

The MHA has invited input from various stakeholders, including citizens and government bodies, regarding demographic changes attributed to illegal immigration and external factors.

Source: The Hindu →

Q2.Which of the following pesticides were recently seized by the Agriculture department in Bengaluru?

EXPLANATION

The Agriculture department in Bengaluru seized three specific types of pesticides: chlorpyrifos, malathion, and bifenthrin, valued at ₹3.12 lakh.

Source: The Hindu →

Q3.The Northeast monsoon is expected to set in over Tamil Nadu on which date, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre?

EXPLANATION

The Regional Meteorological Centre stated that the Northeast monsoon is expected to arrive over Tamil Nadu on October 15, bringing widespread rain.

Source: The Hindu →

Q4.Which organization's STI hub has helped in establishing 84 micro-enterprises across eight districts?

EXPLANATION

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) reported that its Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) hub facilitated the setup of 84 micro-enterprises.

Source: The Hindu →

Q5.Following an explosion on an IndiGo flight, which regulatory body issued a ban on specific power banks?

EXPLANATION

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued the directive banning specific power banks after one exploded in the overhead cabin of an IndiGo flight on October 11.

Source: The Hindu →

Q6.Which of the following categories of stakeholders are invited to provide input on the MHA portal regarding demographic changes?

EXPLANATION

The MHA portal seeks input from a wide range of stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, academics, international organisations, and ordinary citizens, to detail demographic changes caused by illegal immigration and other external factors.

Source: The Hindu →

Q7.Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit which of the following locations in India next week?

EXPLANATION

Marco Rubio is skipping Delhi and is scheduled to visit Mumbai and Jamnagar, where he will visit the Reliance refinery.

Source: The Hindu →

Q8.According to CMFRI, what has been the impact of their STI hub initiative on the household incomes of beneficiaries?

EXPLANATION

The CMFRI communication states that the household incomes of the beneficiaries of the STI hub initiative rose by 30% to 35%.

Source: The Hindu →

Q9.Which of the following is NOT one of the pesticides seized by the agriculture department in Bengaluru?

EXPLANATION

The agriculture department seized three types of pesticides: chlorpyrifos, malathion, and bifenthrin. Glyphosate was not mentioned.

Source: The Hindu →

Q10.What are the primary demands made by the petitioners in the Supreme Court regarding the Delhi CEC protests?

EXPLANATION

The petitioners demand an independent inquiry into police action, the preservation of CCTV footage, and the return of their phones and other belongings.

Source: The Hindu →

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