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DAILY GK QUIZ · 2026-10-21

Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz — 21 October 2026

Ten original source-linked questions on today’s India news, para sport, space science, recruitment notices and static GK.

1. Which country does Prime Minister Donald Tusk represent on the 21–26 October 2026 India-and-Vietnam itinerary?
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Poland — The Polish government’s Prime Minister’s Office lists India and Vietnam on Donald Tusk’s 21–26 October itinerary.

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2. What should a customer check to confirm whether a bank branch is closed on 21 October 2026?
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The RBI holiday entry for the branch’s regional office/city — The RBI holiday matrix is regional; the city and date entry determine the relevant bank holiday.

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3. What score did Sheetal Devi record in the women’s compound ranking round reported on 20 October?
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704 out of 720 — The Times of India reported 704/720, matching the world mark and setting an Asian record in the ranking round.

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4. Which issues did Mallikarjun Kharge say he planned to raise with Narendra Modi on 21 October?
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Voter-roll revision, delimitation and women’s reservation — The New Indian Express reported that Kharge planned to raise concerns about SIR, delimitation and women’s reservation; the report did not establish the meeting’s outcome.

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5. In para-athletics, T20 is a classification used for athletes with which eligible impairment?
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Intellectual impairment — T20 is the athletics classification for athletes with intellectual impairment; classifications are sport-specific.

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6. How many groups are in the modern periodic table?
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18 — The modern periodic table has 18 vertical groups and seven horizontal periods.

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7. Which constitutional article provides for India’s Finance Commission?
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Article 280 — Article 280 provides for the Finance Commission and its recommendations on fiscal relations between the Union and states.

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8. What is a coronal mass ejection (CME)?
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A large ejection of solar plasma and magnetic field — A CME is a large release of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun’s outer atmosphere; different spacecraft observations can help researchers track it.

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9. What application deadline is listed for ISRO SDSC SHAR Advertisement 03/2026?
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9 November 2026 — The official SDSC SHAR advertisement lists 9 November 2026 as the deadline; applicants should check for a later corrigendum.

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10. To what date was the TRAI Junior Hindi Translator deputation application deadline extended?
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23 October 2026 — The circular records an extension to 23 October 2026 and specifies that the post is on deputation/foreign-service terms.

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Published 2026-10-21. Questions include linked explanations. Scores stay in your browser.

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