Daily Current Affairs 3rd to 6th October 2026 Quiz
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On October 2, 2026, the Tamil Nadu Government expanded the Vetri Payanam Thittam to provide free bus travel to which beneficiaries?
(a) Women and senior citizens
(b) Women and transgender persons
(c) Students and women
(d) Women and persons with disabilities
(e) Transgender persons and senior citizens
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the expanded Vetri Payanam Thittam on October 2, 2026. The scheme provides free bus travel for women and transgender persons across more than 12,690 government buses. It is expected to benefit around 84.32 lakh passengers every day.
Gujarat became the second state in India to receive Presidential assent for its Uniform Civil Code after which state?
Explanation: Gujarat became the second state, after Uttarakhand, to receive the President’s assent to its version of the Uniform Civil Code. The law covers civil matters such as marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships, while Scheduled Tribes are excluded from its provisions.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance launched which health insurance proposition specifically targeting young consumers?
Explanation: ICICI Lombard General Insurance launched VIBE, a health protection proposition targeting young consumers. It combines hospitalisation cover, outpatient care, mental health support, teleconsultations, health screenings and lifestyle rewards. It is available in six plan variants with sum insured options ranging from ₹7 lakh to ₹1 crore.
Who assumed charge as the Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in October 2026?
Explanation: Narendra Bhooshan, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He has more than three decades of administrative experience across several sectors.
Who has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance?
Explanation: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance appointed Sidharatha Mishra as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, subject to the requisite approvals. He will initially take charge as Chief Operating Officer from October 6 and will succeed Anup Bagchi.
Who has been approved as the next Managing Director and CEO of Petronet LNG Limited, effective from May 13, 2027?
Explanation: The board of Petronet LNG Limited approved the appointment of Sanjay Kumar, Director (Marketing) at GAIL (India) Limited, as its next MD and CEO. He will take charge on May 13, 2027, succeeding Akshay Kumar Singh.
Gujarat Government will honour Captain Smit Machchhar with which award for saving 174 passengers during an attack on a Flydubai flight?
(a) Gujarat Ratna Award
(b) Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award
(c) Gujarat Shaurya Award
(d) Gujarat Gaurav Award
(e) Vishisht Seva Award
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: Gujarat Government will honour Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar with the Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award for saving the lives of 174 passengers during an attack on Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The award carries a cash prize of ₹25 lakh.
India has exported its indigenous Akash air defence missile system to which two Central Asian countries, in addition to Armenia?
(a) Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
(b) Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
(c) Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
(d) Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
(e) Tajikistan and Kazakhstan
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: India’s indigenous Akash air defence missile system has been exported to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, in addition to Armenia. Akash is a short-range surface-to-air missile system developed by DRDO to protect vulnerable areas and points from aerial attacks.
Exercise Jai Se Vijay was conducted by which command of the Indian Army near the India–Pakistan International Border?
Explanation: The Indian Army’s Sapta Shakti Command (South Western Command) conducted Exercise Jai Se Vijay on September 29, 2026, near the India–Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan. The exercise tested operational preparedness, rapid mobility and the use of civilian dual-use infrastructure as alternative landing surfaces. Its theme was “Mission Ready, Future Ready.”
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SkyPulse Solutions IFSC signed an MoU for financing, leasing and deploying how many made-in-India helicopters?
(a) 20
(b) 25
(c) 30
(d) 35
(e) 40
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: HAL and SkyPulse Solutions IFSC signed an MoU on September 26, 2026, for a ₹2,491 crore programme to finance, lease and deploy 30 made-in-India helicopters. The first phase involves acquiring 10 helicopters during 2027–2029, followed by the remaining 20 from 2030 onwards.
What was the theme of World Animal Welfare Day 2026?
(a) Protect Animals, Protect Nature
(b) Animals Need Our Care
(c) See the World Through Their Eyes
(d) Compassion for Every Creature
(e) One World, One Animal Family
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation:World Animal Welfare Day is observed annually on October 4. The 2026 theme was “See the World Through Their Eyes.” The day aims to raise global awareness about improving animal welfare standards, promoting humane treatment and supporting wildlife conservation.
What was the theme of World Teachers’ Day 2026?
(a) Teachers at the Heart of Education
(b) Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing Its Status and Shaping Our Futures
(c) Empowering Teachers for a Better Future
(d) Teachers Leading Digital Education
(e) Transforming Education Through Teachers
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: World Teachers’ Day was observed globally on October 5, 2026. The 2026 theme was “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing Its Status and Shaping Our Futures.” The day also marked the 60th anniversary of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.
