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Current Affairs 23 October 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (23 October 2026)
1. Who is the Prime Minister of Poland who held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2026?
[A] Andrzej Duda
[B] Donald Tusk
[C] Mateusz Morawiecki
[D] Karol Nawrocki
Answer: B
2. Which Indian athlete won gold in the men’s F46 shot put event at the Asian Para Games 2026?
[A] Neeraj Chopra
[B] Sachin Sarjerao Khilari
[C] Sumit Antil
[D] Mohd Yasser
Answer: B
3. Where did the India–Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commence?
[A] Pune, Maharashtra
[B] Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
[C] Bengaluru, Karnataka
[D] Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B
4. Which organisation launched the nationwide Green Diwali Campaign in October 2026?
[A] WWF-India
[B] Greenpeace India
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Central Pollution Control Board
Answer: A
5. Who became the youngest driver to win the Rotax MAX Challenge Mini title in 2026?
[A] Mira Erda
[B] Arshi Gupta
[C] Hamda Al Qubaisi
[D] Doriane Pin
Answer: B
23 October 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Bud rot disease, recently reported in coconut-growing areas of Karnataka, primarily affects which part of the plant? – Terminal bud
2. Which city is hosting the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026? – Ahmedabad
3. India’s men’s T20 International series against New Zealand began in which city on 22 October 2026? – Christchurch
4. Jio Platforms’ proposed IPO was reported at approximately what value in October 2026? – ₹30,213 crore
5. Prism, the parent company of OYO Hotels, reportedly reduced its proposed IPO size to which amount in October 2026? – ₹3,350 crore
Important Current Affairs 23 October 2026
- US President Donald Trump said that a trade deal with India is close to completion.
- India continued its strong performance at the Asian Para Games 2026, winning medals in multiple events.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited India for talks on trade, defence and technology.
- The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹770 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for advanced radar systems.
- The Indian Army Commanders’ Conference began in New Delhi, focusing on military strategy and modernisation.
- The Indian government considered financial incentives for agrivoltaics, combining solar power generation with farming.
- State Bank of India reported a cyberattack after information linked to 3,897 customers was reportedly found on the dark web.
- Russian aerial attacks killed people in Ukraine amid continuing diplomatic discussions with US and European officials.
- Bengaluru’s Raman Research Institute reported evidence of a rare accretion disk around the X-ray pulsar Centaurus X-3.
- India began its New Zealand tour with the first T20 International match in Christchurch.
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Conclusion
Current events play a crucial role in preparing for the NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and UPSC exams. Important topics to focus on include international relations, defence advancements, economic growth, space exploration, and environmental issues. Being well-informed about these subjects can significantly boost your performance in competitive exams. Additionally, students can download the Target Defence Academy Mobile App to access the October 2026 Current Affairs, ensuring they stay up to date and ready for upcoming challenges.
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