Daily Quiz October 17

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Quiz

 

1. Which traditional sweet received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in October 2026?
   1.   Palani Panchamirtham
   2.   Ambaji Mohanthal Prasad
   3.   Tirupati Laddu
   4.   Mathura Peda
2. What is the primary use of the KOAIR-10L drone certified by DGCA in October 2026?
   1.   Parcel delivery
   2.   Aerial photography
   3.   Surveillance for law enforcement
   4.   Agricultural agrochemical spraying
3. Which institution awarded the first MTech (Defence Technology) degrees to Armoured Corps officers in October 2026?
   1.   IIT Ropar
   2.   IIT Bombay
   3.   IIT Madras
   4.   IIT Delhi
4. Who heads the Supreme Court's newly formed standing committee on judicial well-being?
   1.   Dr. Savita Malhotra
   2.   Rajat Mitra
   3.   Justice K. V. Viswanathan
   4.   Justice D. Y. Chandrachud
5. What was a key outcome of the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi in October 2026?
   1.   Launch of a regional currency
   2.   Signing of a Free Trade Agreement
   3.   Adoption of the Delhi Declaration
   4.   Formation of a joint military force
6. Which area was highlighted as a key focus in the recent talks between India and Canada during Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's visit?
   1.   Maritime boundary disputes
   2.   Space exploration collaboration
   3.   Trade, energy, technology, and security
   4.   Joint military exercises
7. What is the primary base location for the newly launched ICGS Ajit Fast Patrol Vessel?
   1.   Mumbai, Maharashtra
   2.   Okha, Gujarat
   3.   Chennai, Tamil Nadu
   4.   Kochi, Kerala
8. What was the theme of World Mental Health Day 2026?
   1.   Mental Health for All: Greater Investment, Greater Access
   2.   Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change
   3.   Mental Health in the Workplace
   4.   Building Resilience in a Changing World
9. What is the estimated total cost of the University of Delhi’s plan to expand hostel facilities for students?
   1.   Rs 4,027 crore
   2.   Rs 5,889 crore
   3.   Rs 2,500 crore
   4.   Rs 1,862 crore
10. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the PM Gati Shakti initiative?
    1.   Promoting organic farming in India
    2.   Direct cash transfers to rural households
    3.   Coordinated, technology-driven infrastructure development
    4.   Universal health insurance coverage