Current Affairs MCQ — Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, who passed away recently, holds the historic distinction of being which 'first' in Indian judicial history?

Which former Supreme Court judge was announced as a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan in 2026?

What was India's industrial output (IIP) growth rate in August 2026, driven primarily by a manufacturing surge?

National PNG Drive 3.0, launched by PNGRB, targets how many new piped natural gas connections?

Which private fuel retailer hiked petrol prices by ₹5 per litre and diesel by ₹3 per litre effective October 3, 2026?

Who argued against levying GST on the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI transactions, supporting digital payment promotion?

Two captive-bred individuals of which critically endangered bird species were released into the wild in Rajasthan in 2026?

Which report, highlighting rising climate risks and wildlife conflicts in India, was released in 2026?

A cargo vessel departing from Dibrugarh in October 2026 marked the revival of international trade via an eastern Assam river port for the first time since which year?

The Supreme Court refused to stay proceedings related to the Nicobar development project, which proposes diverting over how many sq. km of tropical forest?

In the context of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) controversy, who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India alleged to have acted improperly?

India and which European country agreed to strengthen bilateral ties in defence technology and civil nuclear energy in 2026?

Which technology, which uses light to control neurons and has transformed understanding of the human brain, is associated with Nobel Prize discussions in 2026?

What are aptamers, highlighted in the context of protein biosensors for rapid point-of-care diagnostics?

At which stadium was Lionel Messi scheduled to play his final international match for Argentina on October 6, 2026?

What is the total allocation made by the Tamil Nadu government for the Annan Seer scheme?

Which two constituencies in Tamil Nadu held bypolls on October 6, 2026?

Which agency launched a detailed inquiry based on an ED complaint regarding river sand mining irregularities in Tamil Nadu?

The Tamil Nadu government's decision to extend the free breakfast scheme covers which level of schools beyond its previous scope?

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's letter to the Centre regarding arrested Tamil fishermen also sought revival of which bilateral mechanism with Sri Lanka?