Daily Current Affairs Question-Answer (Q&A) 10 October 2026 with Extra Facts (Special for Competitive Exams)
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Question 1: The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved renaming the Jewar Airport after whom?
Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Extra Facts:
- The proposed new name is 'Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar'.
- This greenfield airport is located in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district.
- Phase-I has an estimated cost of ₹11,282 crore and an annual passenger capacity of 12 million.
- Phase-I includes a 3,900-meter-long runway.
Question 2: When was the SOP issued by UIDAI for amending the rules for updating names in the Aadhaar card?
Answer: September 18, 2026
- Extra Facts:
- Minor changes include spelling corrections, expansion of initials, and adding or dropping surnames.
- Proof of Identity (PoI) is usually required for minor corrections.
- Different procedures apply for name changes after marriage, gender change, or divorce.
- Affidavits may be required for cases of data-entry errors and surname removal.
Question 3: Who has been awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2026 for international justice and accountability?
Answer: Navanethem "Navi" Pillay
- Extra Facts:
- This award has been given for ensuring prosecution against war crimes and genocide.
- Navi Pillay is a South African jurist of Indian Tamil descent.
- She has served as a judge in Rwanda and at the International Criminal Court.
- She served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014.
Question 4: By when has the Government of India announced the release of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation Consultation Paper?
Answer: Within one month
- Extra Facts:
- Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this on October 8, 2026.
- This proposed framework will deal with AI safety, cybersecurity, deepfakes, and inclusivity.
- The government aims to develop indigenous Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) within three to four years.
- Under the IndiaAI Mission, a demand for 10,000 GPUs is estimated, with an initial tender for 5,000 units.
Question 5: According to the 'GEM Gender Report 2026' released by UNESCO, how many girls per 100 boys complete higher secondary education in rural India?
Answer: 59 girls
- Extra Facts:
- This report was published by UNESCO on October 8, 2026.
- The report cites child marriage and early pregnancy as the main barriers to education.
- Globally, the proportion of girls marrying before the age of 18 has decreased from 25% in 2000 to 18% in 2025.
- Only 35% of countries offer explicit protection for pregnant and parenting girls in education.
Question 6: Which two new portals have been launched by the Punjab government to accelerate employment for youth and investment processes?
Answer: HUNAR Punjab and Fast-Track Punjab
- Extra Facts:
- Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched these to promote employment and investment.
- The HUNAR Punjab portal connects industries, educational institutions, and skilled youth.
- Fast-Track Punjab provides a single-window platform for investors for approvals and application tracking.
- The government aims to provide necessary investor approvals within 45 days.
Question 7: Under the 'Wētāpunga' conservation program, in which country has the population of the world's heaviest insect been successfully restored?
Answer: New Zealand
- Extra Facts:
- The Wētāpunga is New Zealand's heaviest insect and the world's heaviest orthopteran species.
- Under this 15-year breeding program, over 11,000 insects have been released across 10 locations.
- Butterfly Creek and Auckland Zoo have led this initiative with the support of the Department of Conservation.
- The status of this insect, which was in the endangered category in 2004, has been upgraded to 'recovering population' in 2022.
Question 8: To prevent road accident insurance fraud, which portal has the Supreme Court directed to be linked with other databases?
Answer: eDAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) Portal
- Extra Facts:
- The Supreme Court ordered states to immediately upload road accident data on October 8, 2026.
- This portal will be integrated with the Vahan, Sarathi, and Insurance Information Bureau databases.
- The National Informatics Centre operates eDAR to digitize accident records.
- Under the PM-RAHAT scheme, eligible victims receive cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh for 7 days.
Question 9: Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of HDFC Bank?
Answer: Anup Bagchi
- Extra Facts:
- Anup Bagchi will succeed Sashidhar Jagdishan on October 27, 2026.
- The bank has proposed his annual compensation at ₹35.9 crore for the financial year 2027.
- He will also receive a joining award of ₹7.35 crore vesting over four years.
- He was previously heading ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.
Question 10: Which company has signed an MoU with Noida International Airport to develop electric air mobility?
Answer: The ePlane Company (Ubifly Technologies)
- Extra Facts:
- This partnership aims to develop airport transfers and air ambulance services using the e200X aircraft.
- Yamuna International Airport Private Limited will provide space for trials, vertiports, and charging stations.
- The organizations will develop safety frameworks, operating procedures, and airspace integration processes.
- Piloted flights will commence after the initiation of trials with drones.
Question 11: What is the theme of World Post Day 2026 and when is it celebrated annually?
Answer: October 9 ("One postal network, infinite possibilities")
- Extra Facts:
- This day commemorates the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) through the Treaty of Bern on October 9, 1874.
- The UPU became a specialized agency of the United Nations in 1948 and has 192 member countries.
- The global postal system operates through more than 660,000 offices and 4.6 million employees.
- India became a member of the Universal Postal Union on July 1, 1876.
Question 12: In which Union Territory has India's first high-altitude wildlife safari been launched?
Answer: Ladakh
- Extra Facts:
- Under this safari, guided tours will be conducted in Rumbak, Shang, and Uley using six open-back vehicles.
- According to the January 2024 assessment, a total of 718 snow leopards were recorded in India.
- Ladakh recorded the highest with 477 snow leopards, followed by Uttarakhand with 124 and Himachal Pradesh with 51.
- This initiative has been launched for responsible tourism and local employment generation.
Question 13: Under the 'Phoenix Species Project', a commitment of $200 million has been made to save how many endangered species across 30 countries?
- Answer: 100 critically endangered species
- Extra Facts:
- This project was announced by Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund on August 4, 2026.
- Both entities have contributed $100 million each to this project.
- This project covers mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, invertebrates, and plants.
- The IUCN Species Survival Commission is the global knowledge partner for this initiative.
Question 14: Which Indian pilot, who thwarted a cockpit attack during a Flydubai flight, will be honored with Israel's civilian award for bravery?
Answer: Captain Smit Machhar
- Extra Facts:
- This award is for the incident on Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026.
- Despite being attacked with an axe by the co-pilot, Captain Machhar resourcefully managed the aircraft.
- Despite being severely injured, he opened the cockpit door, which allowed the attacker to be subdued.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced this award on October 8, 2026.
Question 15: Which tiger reserve recently received the global 'CA|TS' conservation accreditation?
Answer: Nameri Tiger Reserve (Assam)
- Extra Facts:
- Nameri Tiger Reserve was granted this prestigious status on September 10, 2026.
- This accreditation is granted after an assessment by the CA|TS International Executive Committee.
- Launched in 2013, CA|TS evaluates tiger reserve areas based on protection and management.
- Nameri, located in the Sonitpur district near Arunachal Pradesh, spans an area of 344 square kilometers.
Question 16: Which US state has recently declared a statewide disaster emergency amid rising measles cases?
Answer: New York
- Extra Facts:
- This emergency order was declared by Governor Kathy Hochul on October 5, 2026, and is effective until November 4.
- As of October 3, 108 measles cases had been reported in this state during 2026.
- Under this order, registered nurses are allowed to issue testing orders and pharmacists are allowed to administer vaccines.
- Vaccination reports must be submitted to the immunization registry within 72 hours.
Question 17: In the 57th GST Council meeting, to ease tax compliance, the prosecution threshold was increased from what amount to what amount?
Answer: Increased from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore
- Extra Facts:
- This meeting was chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on October 8, 2026.
- The Council recommended major compliance reforms without changing GST rates.
- The general penalty has been reduced from ₹25,000 to ₹10,000.
- Notices for amounts of ₹10,000 or less will not be issued, and pending notices will be withdrawn.
Question 18: In which city was the 'Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor' inaugurated in memory of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe?
Answer: Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
- Extra Facts:
- It was inaugurated on October 7, 2026, by Akie Abe and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- This memorial is located at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre in Varanasi.
- The Government of India honored Shinzo Abe with the Padma Vibhushan in the year 2021.
- Discussions are also underway regarding establishing a 500-acre Japan City and a Green Hydrogen project near Jewar Airport.
Question 19: Under the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Act 2026, what percentage of Inspector General (IG) posts is mandated for IPS deputation?
Answer: 50 percent
- Extra Facts:
- This act came into effect on October 8, 2026, following the President's assent (on April 9, 2026).
- It is mandatory to fill at least 67 percent of the Additional Director General (ADG) posts through IPS deputation.
- All posts of Special Director General and Director General are reserved for IPS deputation.
- This act covers forces such as BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
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