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Current Affairs 18 & 19 October 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (18 & 19 October 2026)
1. According to a Supreme Court ruling reported in October 2026, the right to access the internet is linked to which constitutional provisions?
[A] Article 14 only
[B] Article 21 and Article 19(1)(a)
[C] Article 32 only
[D] Article 44 and Article 45
Answer: B
2. How many Ramsar Sites does India have following the latest additions reported in October 2026?
[A] 98
[B] 100
[C] 103
[D] 110
Answer: C
3. How many National Waterways does India currently have, according to the October 2026 current-affairs report?
[A] 101
[B] 106
[C] 111
[D] 115
Answer: C
4. Who was named Morocco’s first woman Prime Minister in October 2026?
[A] Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri
[B] Amina J. Mohammed
[C] Samia Suluhu Hassan
[D] Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Answer: A
5. According to the Global Innovation Index 2026, what was India’s rank among 139 economies?
[A] 28th
[B] 32nd
[C] 38th
[D] 45th
Answer: C
18 & 19 October 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. What was the RBI’s policy repo rate after its October 2026 Monetary Policy Committee decision? – 5.50%
2. Which two Indian cricketers were named ICC Players of the Month for September 2026? – Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma
3. The Asian Para Games 2026 are being held in which country? – Japan
4. The direct train service launched in October 2026 connects Sabarmati with which destination? – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
5. What maximum trade margin did the Centre announce for 137 anti-cancer drugs in October 2026? – 30%
Important Current Affairs 18 & 19 October 2026
- High Court bench in Leh: CJI Surya Kant inaugurated a High Court bench in Leh, Ladakh.
- New railway connectivity: Indian Railways launched a direct train service from Sabarmati to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
- Asian Para Games 2026: The Games opened in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with India participating across multiple sports.
- SCO meeting: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is representing India at the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
- Cooperative sector: The Ministry of Cooperation introduced the MSCARO 2026 framework for standardised auditing of multi-state cooperative societies
- India’s currency: The Reserve Bank of India has taken measures to support the rupee amid pressure from capital outflows and higher oil prices.
- COP17 Biodiversity Summit: The 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity opened in Yerevan, Armenia.
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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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