Current Affairs Quiz - October 2026

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Aman Sehrawat won the gold medal in men’s freestyle 57 kg wrestling at the 2026 Asian Games. He defeated North Korea’s reigning world champion Han Chong-song 11–7 in the final. Aman became the first Indian to win Asian Games gold in the men’s 57 kg freestyle category. He came back from a 6–7 deficit in the final to win 11–7. Before the final, he defeated wrestlers from Japan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Aman had previously won bronze at the Paris Olympics and bronze at the 2023 Asian Games.

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Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh led the Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 153rd IPU Assembly. The Assembly was held in Arusha, Tanzania, from 5–9 October 2026. The theme is “Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all.” The delegation participated in discussions on democracy, human rights, peace and security, sustainable development, women’s participation, AI, critical minerals, climate change, counter-terrorism and maritime security, among other issues. The participation reflected India’s commitment to parliamentary diplomacy and multilateral cooperation.

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The 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC) was held from 3–5 October 2026 in New Delhi. The theme is “Resilience in an Age of Flux” It is jointly convened by the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) and the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The conclave brings together more than 180 experts, policymakers and global thought leaders from nearly 30 countries.

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The CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR–CCMB), located in Hyderabad, developed the India-specific severity assessment tools ISS1 and ISS2 for sickle cell disease. These tools are designed to assist healthcare providers in clinical stratification and estimating disease burden among Indian patients, rather than serving as diagnostic tests. Given India’s high genetic diversity and tribal burden of sickle cell disease, these indigenous tools are crucial for tailored clinical management and treatment decision-making without relying solely on Western clinical models.

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Recently, the Indian Men’s Cricket Team won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the final. India scored 211/6 in 20 overs, while Pakistan managed 192/6. Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls. Shiv Dube, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel took two wickets each to help India defend the total. With this victory, India successfully defended its Asian Games cricket title, winning back-to-back gold medals.

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Recently, World Space Week 2026 is observed from 4–10 October 2026 with the theme “Rocket Revolution.” The theme highlights how reusable rockets, private launch companies, smaller launch vehicles and advanced manufacturing are making access to space cheaper and more accessible. World Space Week commemorates two major milestones: the launch of Sputnik-1 on 4 October 1957 and the Outer Space Treaty coming into force on 10 October 1967. The theme is selected by the World Space Week Association (WSWA) in collaboration with the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).

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Recently, Hebbal Lake has been in the news over the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA)’s proposed 2.28-km short tunnel and elevated corridor project. Hebbal Lake is a historic, man-made urban lake in northern Bengaluru. It was created by Kempe Gowda in 1537 and is one of the lakes traditionally associated with Bengaluru’s early lake system. The lake is ecologically important for groundwater recharge, flood management and biodiversity, particularly as a habitat for resident and migratory birds. The proposed project is intended to ease traffic congestion in the Hebbal area.

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Kumkum Mohod, aged 17, won gold in the women’s individual recurve archery event at the 2026 Asian Games. She defeated South Korea’s Yejin Oh in a shoot-off after the final was tied 5–5. In the one-arrow shoot-off, Oh scored 8, while Kumkum scored 10 to win the gold. She became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in the individual recurve event and the first Indian woman to reach the Asian Games individual recurve final. Her victory also secured an individual quota place for India at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Kumkum defeated Kang Chaeyoung of South Korea in the quarterfinal and Jingyi Zhu of China in the semifinal.

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Recently, Odisha launched India’s first dedicated incentive portal for MICE tourism to attract investment and promote business tourism. MICE stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions and involves organised travel for professional and business purposes. It aims to promote Odisha as a destination for corporate conventions and simplify applications for financial incentives. The government also plans to encourage destination weddings, sports events and cultural heritage-related tourism.

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India finished fourth at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 with 85 medals – 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. Athletics was India’s biggest medal-producing sport, winning 24 medals including one gold. The women’s 4×400m relay team won India’s only athletics gold, while Vithya Ramraj broke P.T. Usha’s 400m hurdles national record. India achieved first-time Asian Games medals in mixed martial arts, soft tennis, women’s pole vault and men’s skiff sailing. Anahat Singh became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games singles silver in squash. India’s campaign was marked by several records, historic firsts, gold medals and Olympic qualification achievements.