Current Affairs 26th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Who won Brazil’s presidential runoff election held on 25 October 2026?
A) Jair Bolsonaro
B) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
C) Flávio Bolsonaro
D) Geraldo Alckmin
Answer: B) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Explanation: According to reports published on 26 October, incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential runoff election, securing another presidential term.
2. Which country nominated Lana Nusseibeh for the post of United Nations Secretary-General?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Qatar
C) United Arab Emirates
D) Egypt
Answer: C) United Arab Emirates
Explanation: The UAE formally nominated diplomat Lana Nusseibeh for the post of UN Secretary-General. She previously served as the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
3. Where was the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum held?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Moscow
D) Brasília
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum commenced in New Delhi on 25 October 2026. It brought together parliamentary representatives from BRICS member and partner countries.
4. What was the central theme of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum?
A) Global Peace Through Trade
B) Digital India for All
C) Fostering Parliaments for People-Centric Development
D) One World, One Economy
Answer: C) Fostering Parliaments for People-Centric Development
Explanation: The forum focused on strengthening the role of parliaments in people-centred development, with discussions covering resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
5. Who presided over the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum?
A) Om Birla
B) Jagdeep Dhankhar
C) Narendra Modi
D) Kiren Rijiju
Answer: A) Om Birla
Explanation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla presided over the forum and served as its chairperson.
6. By which year does ISRO plan to expand India’s space operations to four functional launch pads?
A) 2027
B) 2028
C) 2029
D) 2035
Answer: C) 2029
Explanation: ISRO announced plans to have four functional launch pads by 2029 to increase India’s space-launch capacity and support future missions.
7. Where is the dedicated Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) complex being established?
A) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
B) Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu
C) Bengaluru, Karnataka
D) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Answer: B) Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Explanation: A dedicated SSLV complex is being established at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district. The project is intended to support small-satellite launch operations.
8. Who won the women’s singles title at the French Open Badminton Championship 2026?
A) P. V. Sindhu
B) Carolina Marín
C) An Se-young
D) Akane Yamaguchi
Answer: C) An Se-young
Explanation: South Korea’s An Se-young defeated India’s P. V. Sindhu in the final in Paris. Sindhu finished as the runner-up, while An Se-young secured her third consecutive French Open title.
9. Which Indian badminton player finished as runner-up at the French Open 2026?
A) Saina Nehwal
B) P. V. Sindhu
C) Treesa Jolly
D) Gayatri Gopichand
Answer: B) P. V. Sindhu
Explanation: P. V. Sindhu reached the women’s singles final but lost to South Korea’s An Se-young in three games.
10. Which festival’s occasion prompted President Droupadi Murmu to extend greetings on 26 October 2026?
A) Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
B) Guru Nanak Jayanti
C) Buddha Purnima
D) Mahavir Jayanti
Answer: A) Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. Maharishi Valmiki is traditionally regarded as the author of the Sanskrit epic *Ramayana*.
11. In which city did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate a new garment manufacturing facility?
A) Kanpur
B) Lucknow
C) Varanasi
D) Agra
Answer: C) Varanasi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on 25 October 2026. The facility aims to support the textile industry and create employment opportunities, particularly for women.
12. Which edition of *Mann Ki Baat* did Prime Minister Narendra Modi address on 25 October 2026?
A) 129th
B) 135th
C) 150th
D) 139th
Answer: D) 139th
Explanation: The Prime Minister addressed the 139th episode of *Mann Ki Baat*, reflecting on the programme’s role in sharing public initiatives, achievements and inspiring stories.
13. In which state was the new RBI Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute inaugurated?
A) Odisha
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) Bihar
Answer: A) Odisha
Explanation: The facility was inaugurated near Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is intended to strengthen secure financial infrastructure and cybersecurity training.
14. What was the reported cost of the new RBI Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute near Bhubaneswar?
A) ₹69 crore
B) ₹119 crore
C) ₹169 crore
D) ₹269 crore
Answer: C) ₹169 crore
Explanation: Reports placed the facility’s cost at ₹169 crore. The centre is expected to support financial-system resilience and cybersecurity capacity.
15. Which official received a one-year extension as India’s Defence Secretary, according to reports on 26 October 2026?
A) Rajesh Kumar Singh
B) Giridhar Aramane
C) Ajay Kumar
D) Sanjeev Kumar
Answer: A) Rajesh Kumar Singh
Explanation: The government reportedly extended Rajesh Kumar Singh’s tenure as Defence Secretary by one year, allowing him to continue overseeing defence administration and policy matters.
16. What was India’s HSBC Flash Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reading for October 2026, according to reports?
A) 48.7
B) 50.2
C) 55.9
D) 56.7
Answer: D) 56.7
Explanation: India’s Flash Composite PMI rose to 56.7 from 55.9 in September. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in private-sector business activity.
17. Which bank reported a 26% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the September quarter?
A) HDFC Bank
B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) IndusInd Bank
Answer: B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation: Kotak Mahindra Bank reported consolidated net profit of ₹5,645 crore for the September quarter, representing a 26% annual increase.
18. What was the reported price of Brent crude oil amid concerns over the Indian rupee and bond markets?
A) Below $50 per barrel
B) Around $70 per barrel
C) Above $110 per barrel
D) Exactly $100 per barrel
Answer: C) Above $110 per barrel
Explanation: Reports indicated that Brent crude was trading above $110 per barrel. Higher oil prices can increase India’s import bill and add to inflationary pressures.
19. What type of military system is Nagastra-2, delivered to the Indian Army in October 2026?
A) Main battle tank
B) Indigenous loitering munition
C) Nuclear-powered submarine
D) Surface-to-air missile system
Answer: B) Indigenous loitering munition
Explanation: Nagastra-2 is an indigenously developed loitering munition system. It combines aerial surveillance capabilities with the ability to strike identified targets.
20. Which Indian pair won bronze in mixed doubles at the Asian Table Tennis Championships 2026 in Tashkent?
A) Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
B) Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade
C) Payas Jain and Diya Chitale
D) Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra
Answer: B) Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade
Explanation: Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade secured bronze in mixed doubles at the championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Reports described it as India’s first medal in this event at the championships since 1954.
21. Which state launched the ‘Thuli’ campaign to revive rainwater-harvesting systems?
A) Kerala
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Tamil Nadu launched the Thuli campaign to restore rainwater-harvesting structures and improve groundwater recharge. It involves urban and rural local bodies.
22. Which state is scheduled to host Raksha Expo 2026 in Hyderabad?
A) Telangana
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Telangana
Explanation: Telangana is scheduled to host Raksha Expo 2026 in Hyderabad from 7 to 9 December. The event aims to showcase defence, aerospace, space technology and internal-security developments.
23. Bangka Island, associated with the rediscovery of the Bangka slow loris, belongs to which country?
A) Japan
B) China
C) Malaysia
D) Indonesia
Answer: D) Indonesia
Explanation: Bangka Island lies off the southeastern coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. It recently attracted attention following reports of the rediscovery of the rare Bangka slow loris.
24. India finished the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya with how many medals, according to reports dated 26 October 2026?
A) 84
B) 96
C) 114
D) 125
Answer: C) 114
Explanation: Reports stated that India finished with 114 medals: 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze. The reported tally marked India’s best performance at the event.
25. Which Indian para-badminton player won gold in the men’s SL3 event at the Asian Para Games?
A) Pramod Bhagat
B) Nitesh Kumar
C) Sukant Kadam
D) Krishna Nagar
Answer: B) Nitesh Kumar
Explanation: Nitesh Kumar won gold in the men’s SL3 para-badminton event, contributing to India’s reported medal tally at the Asian Para Games.