Daily Current Affairs 7th and 8th October 2026 Quiz
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The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held in which city from January 7 to 9, 2027?
Explanation: The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention will be held in Kolkata, West Bengal, from January 7 to 9, 2027. It will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the West Bengal government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the convention.
What is the new name announced for Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Sant Kabir Nagar Bhadohi
(b) Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi
(c) Ravidas Dham Bhadohi
(d) Sant Ravidas Dham
(e) Guru Ravidas Nagar
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on 4 October 2026 that Bhadohi district would now be called Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi. The name honours the medieval saint Sant Ravidas.
The 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is being held in which country?
(a) Kenya
(b) Tanzania
(c) Uganda
(d) Rwanda
(e) South Africa
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: An Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Shri Harivansh participated in the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. Key discussions included democracy, human rights, AI, climate change, critical minerals and international security.
Bank of Baroda became the second public sector bank to enter which business after receiving the PFRDA Certificate of Appointment?
(a) Insurance business
(b) Mutual fund business
(c) Pension fund business
(d) Investment banking business
(e) Housing finance business
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation:Bank of Baroda became the second public sector bank to enter the pension fund business after receiving the PFRDA Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of the Pension Fund under Section 27 of the PFRDA Act, 2013.
Who was named the inaugural recipient of the Jaspal Rana Award?
Explanation: Archer Kumkum Anil Mohod was named the first recipient of the Jaspal Rana Award, while wrestler Sujeet Kalkal received the inaugural Raja Randhir Singh Award. The awards were instituted by the Indian Olympic Association to honour the best female and male sportspersons of the Asian Games.
Which city will host the 21st Asian Games in 2030?
(a) Riyadh
(b) Doha
(c) Abu Dhabi
(d) Dubai
(e) Muscat
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation:Doha, Qatar, will host the 21st Asian Games in 2030. Qatar formally received the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Flag during the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The slogan for Doha 2030 is “The Games We Live For.”
What was India’s rank in the medal table of the 2026 Asian Games, according to the given data?
(a) 2nd
(b) 3rd
(c) 4th
(d) 5th
(e) 6th
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: India finished 4th in the 2026 Asian Games medal table with 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals, for a total of 85 medals. China topped the medal table with 341 medals.
Who won the gold medal in the Women’s Individual Recurve Archery event at the 2026 Asian Games, according to the given list?
Explanation:Kumkum Mohod won the gold medal in the Women’s Individual Recurve event in archery at the 2026 Asian Games. She was also named the inaugural recipient of the Jaspal Rana Award.
Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in which event at the 2026 Asian Games?
Explanation:Abhay Singh won the bronze medal in Men’s Singles Squash at the 2026 Asian Games. He also appears in the silver-medal list for the men’s singles event in the provided document; the bronze list specifically records him under Men’s Singles.
Which team defeated Jammu & Kashmir by 167 runs to win the 2026-27 Irani Cup?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Karnataka
(c) Rest of India
(d) Delhi
(e) Maharashtra
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation:Rest of India defeated the reigning Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir by 167 runs on October 4, 2026, at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar to win the 2026-27 Irani Cup.
Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
(a) Oman
(b) UAE
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Qatar
(e) Egypt
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation:Mountain Guardian 2026 is a joint military exercise between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It commenced in Uttarakhand and focuses on Mountain Warfare, interoperability, tactical proficiency and exchange of operational best practices.
Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar passed away at the age of:
(a) 70 years
(b) 72 years
(c) 73 years
(d) 75 years
(e) 78 years
Answer & Explanation
Ans.d
Explanation: According to the provided current affairs file, veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 on October 8, 2026. He was a recipient of three National Film Awards and the Padma Shri (2013) and had also served in the Territorial Army as an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel.
Which of the following films was directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao?
Explanation: Legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao directed several notable Indian films, including Pushpaka Vimanam and Aditya 369. He passed away in Chennai on October 5 following age-related complications at the age of 94. 7 and 6 October 2026 CA
