Current Affairs Quiz (October 2026)
This Current Affairs Quiz has 15 exam-style questions with answers and quick explanations, updated for 2026. Attempt it, check your score instantly, then revise from the answer key.
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About this Current Affairs quiz
This current affairs quiz for October 2026 tests you on the news that mattered most in September 2026: India hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the SCO Summit in Bishkek, the EPFO wage-ceiling hike, ISRO's EOS-05 launch, the first-quarter GDP figure, SEMICON India, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the opening weeks of the Asian Games in Japan. Every question comes with a short explanation, so the answer key doubles as a quick revision note.
The mix runs from easy to hard. Some questions check headline facts, such as which city hosted a summit; others test details that exam setters love, such as the new EPFO ceiling, the anniversary a scheme marked, or the sport in which India won its first medal. That makes this set good gk current affairs practice for SSC, banking, railway and state PSC exams, and a handy warm-up for UPSC prelims and school quiz rounds.
Treat it as a current affairs question and answer drill. Play once without notes and check your score, then open the answer key and write down every fact you missed with its date. Retake the quiz in a week to see what stuck. We check each fact against official sources such as Prime Minister's Office and PIB releases, and we date-stamp them.
One fact to remember: EOS-05 is India's first imaging satellite to work from geosynchronous orbit, about 36,000 km up. Because it moves in step with the Earth's rotation, it can keep a near-constant watch over the same part of the country.
Current Affairs questions with answers
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Which Indian city hosted the 18th BRICS Summit on 12-13 September 2026?
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Bengaluru
- Goa
Answer: New Delhi. BRICS leaders met in New Delhi for the XVIII BRICS Summit under India's chairship and adopted the New Delhi Declaration on 12 September 2026.
The 26th SCO Summit (31 August - 1 September 2026), held in the organisation's 25th anniversary year, took place in which city?
- Astana
- Tashkent
- Bishkek
- Dushanbe
Answer: Bishkek. The SCO Council of Heads of State met in Bishkek, capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, hosted by President Sadyr Zhaparov.
In September 2026 the Union Cabinet raised the EPFO wage ceiling for mandatory coverage from Rs 15,000 to how much per month?
- Rs 20,000
- Rs 21,000
- Rs 30,000
- Rs 25,000
Answer: Rs 25,000. The ceiling went up to Rs 25,000 a month (16 September 2026), bringing over 51 lakh more employees under mandatory EPFO cover. It was last raised, to Rs 15,000, in September 2014.
Which veteran actor, celebrated above all for his work in Kannada cinema, was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in September 2026?
- Anant Nag
- Kamal Haasan
- Prakash Raj
- Shiva Rajkumar
Answer: Anant Nag. Anant Nag was named for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (for 2024) on 16 September 2026 and received it at the 72nd National Film Awards on 22 September. Most of his 300-plus films are in Kannada.
ISRO's GSLV-F17 launched EOS-05 in September 2026. What made EOS-05 a first for India?
- First crewed spacecraft
- First imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit
- First satellite sent to Venus
- First privately built navigation satellite
Answer: First imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit. EOS-05 is India's first-ever imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit, letting it keep a near-constant watch over the same region.
What GDP growth rate did India record in the first quarter (April-June) of 2026-27, as hailed by the Prime Minister on 1 September 2026?
- 6.5%
- 7.2%
- 7.8%
- 8.4%
Answer: 7.8%. First-quarter growth came in at 7.8%; the PM summed it up as "Strong numbers. Even stronger confidence."
SEMICON India 2026, the fifth edition of the country's flagship semiconductor show, was inaugurated on 17 September 2026 in which city?
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Gandhinagar
- New Delhi
Answer: New Delhi. The PM opened SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi and also chaired a semiconductor roundtable with industry CEOs.
Global Fintech Fest 2026, where the PM called UPI the champion of India's fintech success story, was held in which city?
- Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- GIFT City
- Chennai
Answer: Mumbai. GFF 2026 took place in Mumbai in September 2026 - the PM's third consecutive appearance at the event.
Which Indian team won the Asia Cup in September 2026, a win the PM called "a proud moment for Indian cricket"?
- Men's U-19 team
- Women's team
- Men's senior team
- Men's blind team
Answer: Women's team. The Indian women's team beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final on 14 September 2026 to win the Asia Cup for a record eighth time.
The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad, where India won Open silver and Women's bronze in September 2026, was held in which city?
- Budapest
- Chennai
- Samarkand
- Baku
Answer: Samarkand. Hosts Uzbekistan won the Open gold in Samarkand; India drew 2-2 with Hungary in the last round to take silver.
A BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir, France's first traditional stone Hindu temple, was inaugurated on 6 September 2026 near which European capital?
- London
- Berlin
- Rome
- Paris
Answer: Paris. The temple stands in Bussy-Saint-Georges, just east of Paris. The PM, addressing the gathering by video, called it the start of a new era in India-France cultural ties.
In September 2026 Giorgia Meloni became the longest continuously serving Prime Minister in the postwar history of which country?
- Italy
- Spain
- Greece
- Portugal
Answer: Italy. Meloni, Italy's first woman PM (in office since October 2022), passed 1,413 days in early September 2026; the PM congratulated her on 4 September.
Fill in the blank: On 25 September 2026, the 'Make in India' initiative completed ____ years.
- 10
- 12
- 11
- 15
Answer: 12. Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014, so it marked 12 years in 2026 (#12YearsOfMakeInIndia).
As Ayushman Bharat marked eight years in September 2026, how much annual health cover does it give each eligible family?
- Rs 1 lakh
- Rs 2.5 lakh
- Rs 5 lakh
- Rs 10 lakh
Answer: Rs 5 lakh. The scheme, rolled out in September 2018, gives Rs 5 lakh a year in health cover; the PM said more than 60 crore people now have access to it.
Jay Meena's bronze at the 2026 Asian Games was India's first-ever Asian Games medal in which sport?
- Sepak takraw
- Kurash
- Wushu
- Soft tennis
Answer: Soft tennis. Jay Meena won bronze in the men's individual soft tennis event, the PM calling it a historic achievement for the sport in India.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find current affairs questions with answers?
This page has 15 current affairs questions for October 2026, and each one has an answer and a short explanation in the answer key. For more practice, try the Current GK Questions (October 2026) page, the weekly news quiz and the Current Affairs 2026 quiz, which covers the whole year.
How many questions are in this current affairs quiz?
There are 15 multiple-choice questions, each with four options, and most people finish in about five minutes. They cover the news of September 2026: summits, economy, science, awards and sport.
Can I play the current affairs quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. The quiz is free and needs no login. You see your score as soon as you finish, and you can retake it as many times as you like. A detailed report is optional.
How often is this current affairs and general knowledge quiz updated?
We publish a new monthly quiz at the start of each month, with the month in its title, and older months stay online for revision. The 'Updated' date on the page shows when the facts were last checked.