Current Affairs Free Quiz for October 23, 2026

Q1. According to the National Statistical Office (NSO) data for September 2026, India’s overall Unemployment Rate (UR) among persons aged 15 years and above declined to what percentage?

Q2. Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) officially came into force on October 20, 2026. Under this agreement, what percentage of export tariff lines will India get 100% duty-free access to in New Zealand?

Q3. The Government of India recently approved the rollover of a Rs 3,000 crore (₹30 billion) currency swap facility to the Maldives to support its financial stability. Under which regional framework does this facility operate?

Q4. The Technology Development Board (TDB) signed an agreement with the Mumbai-based company ideaForge to develop a heavy-lift autonomous aerial logistics vehicle capable of carrying a 200 kg payload. What is the name of this drone?

Q5. According to the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026, where did India rank among the 120 countries assessed?

Q6. Which Indian social worker and Director of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) received the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award in Washington, D.C., for her contributions to women’s economic empowerment?

Q7. Who was recently appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet as the part-time Chairperson of the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) for a three-year term?

Q8. India and Russia conducted the 15th edition of their bilateral Naval Exercise at Vladivostok and the Sea of Japan. What is the name of this joint military exercise?

Q9. Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian private space technology company, signed a contract for two dedicated satellite launches using its Vikram rockets with which USA-based space tech startup that plans to deliver on-demand sunlight at night?

Q10. Veteran Tamil film music director and composer Devanesan Chokkalingam, who popularised Gaana music and was affectionately known as ‘Thenisai Thendral’, passed away in October 2026. By what name was he popularly known in the industry?