Current Affairs Quiz — 1 November 2026
10 multiple-choice questionson the day's news for SSC, Banking, Railways, UPSC and State PSC exams. Try each one, then open the answer. Questions are written by AI from the day's sourced digest.
In this quiz: National Social Security Board Notified for Unorganised and Gig Workers · Union Budget 2026-27 Focuses on Viksit Bharat Goals · RBI Updates Real GDP Growth Forecast for FY 2026-27 to 7.1% · India Hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi · NDTV World Summit 2026 Held in New Delhi · DRDO Showcases Indigenous Technologies at ESTIC 2026 · ISRO and DRDO Transfer Mature Technologies to Private Industry · AI and Quantum Technologies to Power Next-Gen Satellites
1. Which ministry notified the National Social Security Board for unorganised and gig workers?
- A.Ministry of Finance
- B.Ministry of Labour and Employment
- C.Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- D.Ministry of Home Affairs
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Answer: B. Ministry of Labour and Employment
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the National Social Security Board to implement welfare schemes and bridge social security gaps for unorganised and gig workers.
2. When was Union Budget 2026-27 presented in Parliament?
- A.1 January 2026
- B.1 February 2026
- C.31 March 2026
- D.28 February 2026
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Answer: B. 1 February 2026
Union Budget 2026-27 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February 2026.
3. What is the RBI's updated real GDP growth forecast for fiscal year 2026-27?
- A.6.7%
- B.6.9%
- C.7.1%
- D.7.8%
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Answer: C. 7.1%
The Reserve Bank of India updated its growth forecast for fiscal year 2026-27 to 7.1% following stronger-than-expected economic performance.
4. What was India's real GDP growth rate in the June quarter (Q1) of 2026-27?
- A.6.9%
- B.7.1%
- C.7.3%
- D.7.8%
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Answer: D. 7.8%
Domestic economic activity exhibited resilience with a real GDP growth of 7.8 per cent in Q1:2026-27.
5. Where was the 18th BRICS Summit hosted?
- A.Beijing
- B.New Delhi
- C.Moscow
- D.Tehran
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Answer: B. New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
6. Which organization led a thematic session on 'Semiconductors & Next-Generation Chips' at ESTIC 2026?
- A.ISRO
- B.DRDO
- C.BHEL
- D.HAL
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Answer: B. DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) led a thematic session on 'Semiconductors & Next-Generation Chips' at ESTIC 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
7. Where was the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 held?
- A.Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
- B.Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- C.IISc, Bengaluru
- D.IIT Delhi
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Answer: B. Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
ESTIC 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
8. Who presented the Union Budget 2026-27?
- A.Narendra Modi
- B.Shaktikanta Das
- C.Nirmala Sitharaman
- D.Piyush Goyal
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Answer: C. Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Budget 2026-27 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February 2026.
9. Which advanced technologies were highlighted to power India's next-generation satellites at the National Space Technology Conclave?
- A.AI and Quantum Tech
- B.Blockchain and IoT
- C.5G and Nanotechnology
- D.Biometrics and Cloud Computing
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Answer: A. AI and Quantum Tech
Experts at the National Space Technology Conclave stated that AI and Quantum Tech will power India's next-gen satellites and strengthen national security.
10. Which event's 2026 edition saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi deliver an address in New Delhi featuring international delegates?
- A.Raisina Dialogue
- B.NDTV World Summit 2026
- C.Global Fintech Fest
- D.India Energy Week
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Answer: B. NDTV World Summit 2026
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
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