Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 27 October 2026
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1. Sauj Jheel, which recently became India’s 103rd Ramsar Site, is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Ballia
B. Mainpuri
C. Etawah
D. Agra
E. Bareilly
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Explanation: Sauj Jheel is a shallow floodplain lake in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh. It was designated on 15 October 2026 along with Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh, an artificial rain-fed reservoir at the Shivalik foothills. These two additions took India’s total to 103 Ramsar Sites, spread over more than 13.87 lakh hectares in 28 States and UTs. Ballia is the district of Surha Tal, the 100th site.
2. Which wetland was designated as India’s 100th Ramsar Site in June 2026?
A. Glaw Lake
B. Sukhna Wetland
C. Surha Tal (Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary)
D. Chilika Lake
E. Loktak Lake
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Explanation: Surha Tal, also known as the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh, became the 100th site in June 2026. It is a floodplain ecosystem rich in birdlife. Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh followed as the 101st site in August 2026. Chilika Lake and Keoladeo National Park were India’s first sites after the country joined the Convention in 1982.
3. Which two Indian Ramsar Sites are currently placed on the Montreux Record?
A. Chilika Lake and Keoladeo National Park
B. Keoladeo National Park and Loktak Lake
C. Loktak Lake and Wular Lake
D. Sambhar Lake and Chilika Lake
E. Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel
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Explanation: The Montreux Record lists Ramsar Sites whose ecological character is changing or is likely to change, so they need priority conservation attention. India has two sites on it: Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan and Loktak Lake in Manipur. The Ramsar Convention itself was signed at Ramsar, Iran, in 1971 and came into force in 1975, making it the oldest modern global environmental treaty.
4. In hydroseeding, recently used by Tata Steel to restore mined land in Jharkhand, what role do tackifiers play in the slurry?
A. They act as binders
B. They supply nitrogen to the soil
C. They kill weeds before planting
D. They are the grass seeds themselves
E. They raise the salinity of the water
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Explanation: Hydroseeding is a mechanised planting method in which a slurry of seeds, fibrous mulch, fertiliser, tackifiers (binders), soil-conditioning agents and water is sprayed on bare ground with high-pressure equipment. The binders help the mix stick to slopes. Tata Steel’s West Bokaro Division in Ramgarh district has used it on over 50 acres of mined land and overburden dumps, the first such effort in the state, to build green cover and check erosion.
5. The Kharai camel of Kutch, known as the ‘swimming camel’, was recognised as a distinct breed in 2015 by which body?
A. ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel
B. National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR)
C. Animal Welfare Board of India
D. National Dairy Development Board
E. Gujarat Livestock Development Board
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Explanation: Kharai camels live in the coastal areas and mangrove swamps of Kutch and feed on Avicennia marina mangroves, while the Kutchhi camel lives in inland thorn-scrub and the Rann. NBAGR recognised Kharai as a separate breed in 2015. These camels are reared by the Rabari, Maldhari and Jath communities. Their number in Kutch has fallen sharply from over 17,600 in 1992, and the Bhed Mata Camel Fair now sees fewer than 200 animals.
6. A recent study comparing protein bioavailability in plant-based meat and chicken was carried out by the Good Food Institute India along with which institute?
A. CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
B. CSIR-IHBT, Palampur
C. ICAR-NRC on Meat, Hyderabad
D. CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad
E. ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad
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Explanation: Scientists from the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, worked with GFI India using an in vitro method, that is, lab testing outside a living body. Plant-based seekh kebabs showed protein bioavailability of 80.8% and 86.1% against 38.8% for chicken. Nuggets scored 61.2% versus 43.4%, and plant-based burger patties about 57-58% versus 21.2%.
7. The SAMHiTA Project of India and Sri Lanka, aimed at digitising ancient manuscripts, was launched at which place?
A. Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
B. Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo
C. Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
D. Jaffna Cultural Centre
E. Thiruketheeswaram Temple, Mannar
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Explanation: SAMHiTA stands for South Asian Manuscript Histories and Textual Archive. It was launched at Gangaramaya Temple, one of Colombo’s leading Buddhist temples and Sri Lanka’s first partner institution, with an MoU signed in July 2026. It will digitise 100 manuscripts by November 2026 and is run by the India International Centre, New Delhi, with Indian government grant support.
8. AATAL, a laboratory for atmospheric chemistry and aerosol toxicity analysis inaugurated in New Delhi, has been developed by which institution?
A. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune
B. India Meteorological Department
C. National Physical Laboratory
D. Central Pollution Control Board
E. IIT Delhi
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Explanation: AATAL was built by IITM Pune, which works under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, and is located at the IITM Delhi branch. Inaugurated by Dr Jitendra Singh, it goes beyond normal monitoring: it identifies the molecular make-up of pollutants, tracks how they change in the air, finds sources in real time and assesses health risks. It links with AIRWISE, which gives 400-metre resolution forecasts for 72 hours.
9. Which of the following districts is NOT among the six districts covered by the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority?
A. Tuensang
B. Mon
C. Kiphire
D. Kohima
E. Noklak
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Explanation: The FNTA covers Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak and Shamator in Eastern Nagaland, home mainly to the Konyak, Chang, Phom and Sangtam tribes. The Bill was passed unanimously by the Nagaland Assembly and has received Presidential assent. It rests on the tripartite MoA of 5 February 2026 between the Centre, the state government and ENPO, while the Assembly keeps legislative power over the region.
10. At India Chem 2026, what target was highlighted for the size of India’s chemical industry by 2030?
A. US$150 billion
B. US$300 billion
C. US$500 billion
D. US$1 trillion
E. US$1.6 trillion
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Explanation: The 14th India Chem was held from 22 to 24 October 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Mumbai, with the theme ‘Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub’. It was organised by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals with FICCI. The roadmap aims at US$300 billion by 2030, US$1 trillion by 2040 and around US$1.6 trillion by 2047.
11. To allow E85 and E100 flex-fuel vehicles, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amended which rules on 23 October 2026?
A. Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017
B. Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
C. Bharat Stage Emission Norms, 2020
D. Motor Vehicles Aggregator Guidelines, 2020
E. Energy Conservation Rules, 2001
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Explanation: The amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 sets the regulatory framework for vehicles using higher ethanol blends. E85 contains up to 85% ethanol, while E100 refers to ethanol fuel. Flex-fuel vehicles can run on petrol as well as specified ethanol blends, so the change helps widen the use of alternative fuels in transport.
12. Kufri Jamunia, a biofortified potato variety with dark purple skin, was developed by which institute?
A. ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
B. ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla
C. ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram
D. CSIR-IHBT, Palampur
E. Dr YS Parmar University, Solan
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Explanation: Kufri Jamunia was developed by ICAR-CPRI, Shimla, and officially released in 2024. Its dark purple skin is its key identifying feature. Biofortification means raising the nutritional quality of a crop through plant breeding and related methods, which helps tackle hidden hunger through everyday food.
13. Of the capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 2.12 lakh crore cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council, roughly what share will be sourced from Indian industry?
A. 62%
B. 72%
C. 82%
D. 92%
E. 100%
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Explanation: The DAC, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for proposals for all three services, with around 82% from domestic industry. AoN is only the first formal approval that confirms the need for equipment; it does not mean final contracts are signed. Army items include high-mobility vehicles, self-propelled tracked guns, light multi-role helicopters, VSHORADS, surveillance UAVs and long-range kamikaze drones.
14. At the Asian Para Games 2026 (Aichi-Nagoya), India finished fourth with how many medals?
A. 99
B. 106
C. 111
D. 114
E. 135
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Explanation: India won 114 medals – 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze – with 168 athletes across 11 disciplines at the fifth Asian Para Games held in Japan from 18 to 24 October 2026. China topped the table with 435 medals, followed by Japan (186) and Uzbekistan (145). Doha, Qatar, will host the sixth edition in 2030.
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