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Daily GK 18 October 2026: Free Quiz · 2026-10-18 · 10 questions

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Asian Para Games 2026: 1. Opening ceremony at Paloma Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya. 2. Ceremony theme: 'WABI: We Are Beautiful Individuals'. 3. The Games end on 30 October. Which is/are correct?

Correct answer: D

Explanation: Akashvani reported that the opening ceremony is at Paloma Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya, under the theme 'WABI: We Are Beautiful Individuals'. Statement 3 is wrong: the Games continue until 24 October.

Source: Akashvani News (newsonair.gov.in): Asian Para Games 2026 to begin in Japan

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Per Dr Jitendra Singh at a Bloomberg New Economy Forum roundtable (17 Oct 2026), India's space economy is valued at about _ now and is expected to reach _ in 7-8 years.

Correct answer: B

Explanation: PIB reports the Minister said India's space economy, currently about USD 9 billion, is expected to reach USD 40-45 billion over the next seven to eight years.

Source: Press Information Bureau: India’s Space Economy to Reach USD 40-45 Billion in 7–8 Years; Dr Jitendra Singh underlines increasing Private Investments following Space Unlocking by PM Modi

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On the Vice-President's election: 1. Nominated members of Parliament can vote. 2. Members of State Legislative Assemblies can vote. 3. Election disputes are decided by the Supreme Court. Which are correct?

Correct answer: A

Explanation: The Vice-President is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament, including nominated members; State Legislative Assemblies have no role, unlike in the President's election. Disputes are decided by the Supreme Court.

Source: M. Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, ch. 'Vice-President' (Election)

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Under NPPA's Trade Margin Rationalisation of 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs (notified 17 Oct 2026), the trade margin has been capped at what share of the MRP?

Correct answer: D

Explanation: PIB says NPPA capped the trade margin at 30% of MRP under Paragraph 19 of DPCO, 2013. 70% is the expected maximum fall in MRP, not the cap.

Source: Press Information Bureau: Trade Margin Rationalisation on 137 Anti-Cancer Drugs

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Which of the following peninsular river-source pairs is NOT correct?

Correct answer: B

Explanation: The Mahanadi rises near Sihawa in Chhattisgarh; Amarkantak is the source of the Narmada and the Son. The other three sources are correct.

Source: NCERT Class 11 India: Physical Environment, ch. 3 'Drainage System' (Peninsular Drainage System)

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FSSAI's draft amendment (Gazette, 16 Oct 2026) proposes that which two sugars shall not be added to food products meant for infants up to 6 months of age?

Correct answer: C

Explanation: PIB says the draft Foods for Infant Nutrition Amendment Regulations, 2026 states that sucrose and fructose shall not be added in products for infants up to 6 months. Lactose and glucose polymers are the preferred carbohydrate sources under the existing rules, so they are not being barred.

Source: Press Information Bureau: FSSAI Moves to Strengthen Infant Nutrition Standards by Restricting Addition of Sucrose and Fructose in Products for Infants Up to Six Months

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Consider: 1. India's first woman Governor, Sarojini Naidu, governed the United Provinces. 2. India's first woman CM, Sucheta Kriplani, headed UP. 3. G.B. Pant was UP's first CM. Which are correct?

Correct answer: B

Explanation: Sarojini Naidu became Governor of the United Provinces in 1947, Sucheta Kriplani became UP's Chief Minister in 1963 as India's first woman CM, and Govind Ballabh Pant was the first CM of Uttar Pradesh. All three are correct.

Source: Uttar Pradesh government official portal (up.gov.in), lists of Governors and Chief Ministers; Lucent's General Knowledge, 'First in India (Women)'

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Exercise KONKAN-26 (8-15 Oct 2026) concluded off Plymouth, UK. Which Royal Navy Duke-class anti-submarine warfare frigate exercised with INS Trishul?

Correct answer: C

Explanation: PIB says the Royal Navy deployed HMS Sutherland, a Duke-class ASW frigate, opposite INS Trishul; the exercise was conducted by FOST, Royal Navy.

Source: Press Information Bureau: EXERCISE KONKAN-26 CONCLUDES OFF PLYMOUTH, UK

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An optician prescribes a lens of power -2.0 D. Which correctly describes this lens?

Correct answer: B

Explanation: Power P = 1/f (in metres), so f = 1/(-2) = -0.5 m = 50 cm. The negative sign shows a diverging (concave) lens; a convex lens has positive power.

Source: NCERT Class 10 Science, ch. 'Light - Reflection and Refraction' (Power of a Lens)

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Amruta Pujari won silver at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas. Which pair of her weight category and gold-bout opponent is correct?

Correct answer: A

Explanation: Akashvani reported that Amruta Pujari won silver in the women's 72 kg category after losing 0-6 to Ukraine's Iryna Zablotska in the gold-medal bout. The other pairs change the weight, score or nationality.

Source: Akashvani News (newsonair.gov.in): India’s Amruta Pujari wins silver at under-23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas

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Asian Para Games 2026: 1. Opening ceremony at Paloma Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya. 2. Ceremony theme: 'WABI: We Are Beautiful Individuals'. 3. The Games end on 30 October. Which is/are correct?

Per Dr Jitendra Singh at a Bloomberg New Economy Forum roundtable (17 Oct 2026), India's space economy is valued at about ___ now and is expected to reach ___ in 7-8 years.

On the Vice-President's election: 1. Nominated members of Parliament can vote. 2. Members of State Legislative Assemblies can vote. 3. Election disputes are decided by the Supreme Court. Which are correct?

Under NPPA's Trade Margin Rationalisation of 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs (notified 17 Oct 2026), the trade margin has been capped at what share of the MRP?

Which of the following peninsular river-source pairs is NOT correct?

FSSAI's draft amendment (Gazette, 16 Oct 2026) proposes that which two sugars shall not be added to food products meant for infants up to 6 months of age?

Consider: 1. India's first woman Governor, Sarojini Naidu, governed the United Provinces. 2. India's first woman CM, Sucheta Kriplani, headed UP. 3. G.B. Pant was UP's first CM. Which are correct?

Exercise KONKAN-26 (8-15 Oct 2026) concluded off Plymouth, UK. Which Royal Navy Duke-class anti-submarine warfare frigate exercised with INS Trishul?

An optician prescribes a lens of power -2.0 D. Which correctly describes this lens?

Amruta Pujari won silver at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas. Which pair of her weight category and gold-bout opponent is correct?

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