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Daily GK — 9 October 2026 · Free Set · 2026-10-09 · 10 questions

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On 8 October 2026 the Government approved a cap on the margins charged in the supply and sale of non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines, expected to save cancer patients about ₹2,500 crore a year. At what level will these margins be capped?

Correct answer: A

Explanation: The margins will be limited to 30% of the MRP. The measure is expected to cut prices by up to 70%. NPPA found that non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines carried an average mark-up of about 170%.

Source: PIB press release (PRID 2321092), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers : Department of Pharmaceuticals, posted 2026-10-08T22:04:00+05:30

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Question 2 / 10 · Daily GK

A traveller follows the Tropic of Cancer across India from Gujarat in the west to Mizoram in the east. Which of the following States will the traveller NOT cross?

Correct answer: B

Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. It does not pass through Odisha.

Source: NCERT Class IX, Contemporary India I, chapter 'India: Size and Location'

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Question 3 / 10 · Daily GK

Under the refund reforms recommended at the 57th GST Council meeting on 8 October 2026, what share of a refund claim for zero-rated supplies or inverted duty structure will be sanctioned provisionally and automatically by the system in Phase 1, without officer intervention?

Correct answer: C

Explanation: In Phase 1, 90% of the amount claimed for zero-rated supplies and inverted duty structure will be sanctioned provisionally by the system on the basis of risk evaluation. Only a refund of excess balance in the electronic cash ledger will be sanctioned in full automatically.

Source: PIB press release (PRID 2320934), Ministry of Finance, posted 2026-10-08T19:03:00+05:30

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Question 4 / 10 · Daily GK

A student keeps three iron nails: one in dry air with anhydrous calcium chloride, one in boiled water covered with an oil layer, and one in ordinary tap water open to air. Which nail rusts?

Correct answer: D

Explanation: Rusting needs both oxygen and water. Calcium chloride removes moisture, and boiling plus an oil layer removes and keeps out dissolved air. Only the nail in tap water exposed to air has both.

Source: NCERT Class VIII Science, chapter 'Chemical Effects / Changes'; NCERT Class X Science, chapter 'Metals and Non-metals'

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Question 5 / 10 · Daily GK

Speaking at a CTO Round Table on the sidelines of India Mobile Congress 2026 on 8 October 2026, Minister of State for Communications Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani restated India's target in 6G. What share of global 6G patents and standards does India aim to secure, at the least?

Correct answer: A

Explanation: Dr Pemmasani highlighted the target of securing at least 10% of global 6G patents and standards. He also noted that India has connected every district with 5G through almost 5.6 lakh Base Transceiver Stations.

Source: PIB press release (PRID 2320979), Ministry of Communications, posted 2026-10-08T20:01:00+05:30

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Question 6 / 10 · Daily GK

In August 1925, revolutionaries of the Hindustan Republican Association stopped a train and seized government money in the Kakori incident. Near which city did this take place?

Correct answer: B

Explanation: The Kakori train action took place at Kakori near Lucknow on 9 August 1925. Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan, Rajendra Lahiri and Roshan Singh were later executed.

Source: Bipan Chandra, India's Struggle for Independence, chapter on revolutionary terrorism

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Question 7 / 10 · Daily GK

At the 94th Air Force Day celebrations at Air Force Station Hindan on 8 October 2026, which team performed as the IAF's all-women Air Warrior Drill Team?

Correct answer: C

Explanation: Team Shakti is the IAF's all-women Air Warrior Drill Team. The IAF Drummers Team of 33 young Air Warriors also performed at Hindan.

Source: PIB press release (PRID 2320862), Ministry of Defence, posted 2026-10-08T17:46:00+05:30

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Question 8 / 10 · Daily GK

Consider four voters: an elected Lok Sabha MP, a nominated Rajya Sabha MP, an elected MLA of Uttar Pradesh and an elected Rajya Sabha MP. Who among them does NOT vote in the election of the Vice-President of India?

Correct answer: D

Explanation: The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college of all members of both Houses of Parliament, elected and nominated. State legislators have no vote, unlike in the presidential election.

Source: Constitution of India, Article 66; M. Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, chapter on Vice-President

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Question 9 / 10 · Daily GK

Meeting Akie Abe, wife of late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, on 8 October 2026, PM Narendra Modi called the newly inaugurated Abe Memorial Corridor a fitting tribute to India-Japan friendship. Where is this corridor?

Correct answer: A

Explanation: The Abe Memorial Corridor was inaugurated at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi on 7 October 2026. The PM said Shinzo Abe played a defining role in elevating India-Japan relations.

Source: PIB press release (PRID 2320921), Prime Minister's Office, posted 2026-10-08T18:51:00+05:30

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Question 10 / 10 · Daily GK

World Post Day is observed on 9 October, and India Post is marking National Postal Week from 9 to 15 October 2026. What is the theme of World Post Day 2026?

Correct answer: B

Explanation: The 2026 theme is 'World Post Day: One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities'. During National Postal Week, 12 October is Fun with Philately Day and 15 October is Technology and Innovation Day.

Source: PIB press release (PRID 2321069), Ministry of Communications, posted 2026-10-08T21:38:00+05:30

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