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Current Affairs 24 October 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (24 October 2026)
1. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)?
[A] Arun Singh
[B] Sunil Kumar
[C] Narendra Bhooshan
[D] Prakash Rajpurohit
Answer: B
2. What is the initial maximum validity period under the Telecommunications (Regulatory Sandbox) Rules, 2026?
[A] 6 months
[B] 12 months
[C] 24 months
[D] 36 months
Answer: C
3. The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement came into force on which date?
[A] 15 October 2026
[B] 20 October 2026
[C] 22 October 2026
[D] 1 November 2026
Answer: B
4. Who launched the Khet Bachao Abhiyan–Rabi 2026 from Karnal, Haryana?
[A] Narendra Singh Tomar
[B] Shivraj Singh Chouhan
[C] Piyush Goyal
[D] Nitin Gadkari
Answer: B
5. Who won the compound mixed-team gold medal with Toman Kumar at the Asian Para Games 2026?
[A] Deepika Kumari
[B] Sheetal Devi
[C] Jyothi Surekha Vennam
[D] Payal Nag
Answer: B
24 October 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Which two countries will jointly host the 2027 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup? – Bangladesh and Nepal
2. What is the active ingredient in Qfitlia, the haemophilia therapy approved by India’s CDSCO in October 2026? – Fitusiran
3. Which Indian state introduced the country’s first dedicated Agri-PV (agrivoltaics) policy in October 2026? – Odisha
4. Which body regulates the standards of conduct of the print media and safeguards press freedom in India? – Press Council of India
5. What was the RBI policy repo rate following its October 2026 Monetary Policy Committee decision? – 5.50%
Important Current Affairs 24 October 2026
- India and Uzbekistan agreed to strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism and regional security.
- IIT Madras Pravartak signed an MoU with Sri Lanka’s Dialogue Axiata PLC to support research and innovation.
- The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached more than 35 crore people across India.
- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways proposed Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) for all new car models from October 2030.
- The Khet Bachao Abhiyaan was launched in Tarawadi, Karnal district, Haryana, to promote soil health and balanced fertiliser use.
- India and Poland agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence, space and nuclear energy.
- India’s medal tally at the Asian Para Games reached 88 medals, including 21 gold, 26 silver and 41 bronze medals, according to reports dated 23 October 2026.
- P. V. Sindhu advanced in the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Paris.
- Indian boxer Prachi Tokas reached the women’s 80 kg-plus semi-finals at the U-19 World Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro.
- India’s private-sector business activity grew at its fastest pace in four months in October 2026, according to a preliminary PMI survey.
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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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