Current Affairs MCQ — Friday, 9 October 2026

M. Jagadesh Kumar, appointed Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIM Calcutta, previously served as Chairman of which body?

Justice Manikumar was appointed Chairman of the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) under which act?

Retired Supreme Court judge Justice K.T. Thomas, conferred the Padma Vibhushan, is known for his judgment in which landmark case?

By how many basis points did the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee hike the repo rate on October 7, 2026, and to what level?

What IGST rate was announced by the GST Council for gold and silver imports by banks and nominated agencies?

By what percentage did India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grow in August 2026, driven primarily by which sector?

Which strait recorded its lowest commodity vessel transits in two months (only 7 vessels on October 6, 2026), raising concerns about India's energy imports?

According to recent studies, what approximate percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to food loss and waste?

The 'State of India's Environment 2026 Report' flagged which of the following as a major concern?

Which constitutional article is primarily relevant to the debate over India's two-language vs. three-language policy in schools?

The INDIA Bloc's protest demand to cancel the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls raises questions about the independence of which constitutional body?

EAM S. Jaishankar's three-nation Africa tour included which set of countries?

What concern did ISRO employees' Joint Action Committee (JAC) raise in their request for a meeting with the ISRO Chairperson?

Margaret Hamilton, who died at age 90, is credited with developing what for NASA's Apollo programme?

Who was named the flag bearer for India's contingent at the 2026 Para Asian Games?

A government task force has been formed to revive the Formula 1 Grand Prix in India. During which years were the three previous Indian Grand Prix editions held?

Which government scheme is the CM Vijay administration planning to extend to middle school students in Tamil Nadu?

Which language policy has the Tamil Nadu government under CM Vijay confirmed continuing?

Under which national programme did Tamil Nadu honour 319 villages for becoming TB-free in the Vellore district cluster?

Atomic scientist Anil Kakodkar, speaking in Tamil Nadu, urged the diplomatic community to push for India's membership in which international body?