Current Affairs Quiz 29th October 2026 Quiz

Explanation: Cyclone Arnab made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam (Puducherry) coasts. Initially classified as a very severe cyclonic storm, it subsequently weakened into a severe cyclonic storm. It caused widespread power outages, uprooted trees and power poles, and led to the evacuation of more than 1,80,000 people across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Explanation: Ladakh became India’s first fully 100% organic Union Territory. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena made the declaration on 25 October 2026. The initiative aims to promote organic farming, protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, and improve the quality of agricultural produce. Sikkim is India’s first and only 100% organic state.

Explanation: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a historic fourth term as President of Brazil, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff election. Lula received 51.79% of the valid votes, while Flávio Bolsonaro received 48.21%. Brazil’s capital is Brasília, and its currency is the Brazilian real.

Explanation: Sitaram Raul won the Behaviour: Invertebrates category at the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. His winning photograph, titled Shifting Sand, depicts an Indian Buthacus scorpion excavating a burrow to escape the intense morning heat. The photograph was captured near the village of Sam in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert. The competition is organised by London’s Natural History Museum.

Explanation: Shabari Naturals won the prestigious G-Mark Global Design Award for its packaging inspired by traditional tribal art forms. The packaging features Warli, Gond and Chitrakathi art, along with legends of tribal culture. Shabari Naturals is a Maharashtra government initiative promoting products associated with tribal communities and forest gatherers. The award is presented by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion in Tokyo.

Explanation: The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced that Ahmedabad would host the Senior World Weightlifting Championships in 2029. this will be the first time India hosts the senior edition of this global event. The decision was taken at the IWF Executive Board meeting in Ningbo, China. Moscow was awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 edition.

Explanation: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari finished second, while Max Verstappen of Red Bull secured third place.

Explanation: The book Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World was authored by Anil K. Antony, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book at Uprashtrapati Bhawan. It highlights India’s transformation over the previous decade, civilizational heritage, democratic traditions, technological advancements, and growing global influence.

Explanation: Yasuo Fukuda served as Japan’s Prime Minister from 2007 to 2008. He took office in September 2007 following Shinzo Abe’s resignation. Fukuda sought to strengthen Japan’s relations with China. He was the son of former Japanese leader Takeo Fukuda, and the two became Japan’s first father-and-son pair to serve as Prime Ministers.

Explanation: International Animation Day is observed annually on 28 October. The day celebrates the art of animation and honours the pioneers, artists and studios responsible for bringing animated characters and imaginative worlds to life.

Theme for 2026 is “Beyond Borders Many Voices. One Future.”