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DAILY GK QUIZ · 2026-10-28

DailyScope GK & Current Affairs Quiz — 28 October 2026

Ten original questions on the 28 October cyclone bulletin, the UGC-NET deadline notice, Parliament, currency reporting, cricket and static constitutional GK. Each answer includes a source-linked explanation.

1. At 08:24 IST on 28 October, what did the IMD bulletin say about Cyclone Arnab's landfall process?
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It was continuing as the storm interacted with land — The IMD Sea Area Bulletin issued at 08:24 IST on 28 October said the landfall process was continuing. That statement is tied to the bulletin's issue time.

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2. What sustained wind range did the 08:24 IST IMD bulletin forecast near Cyclone Arnab's crossing?
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115–125 km/h, with gusts to 140 km/h — The bulletin forecast maximum sustained winds of 115–125 km/h with gusts up to 140 km/h during the next two hours.

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3. What is the revised UGC-NET December 2026 application deadline in NTA's 27 October notice?
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31 October at 11:50 pm — NTA's public notice dated 27 October extends both application submission and successful fee payment to 31 October 2026 at 11:50 pm without a late fee.

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4. By what date did the Rajya Sabha Secretariat ask for a factual report on John Brittas's protest allegation, according to the 28 October report?
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6 November — The Indian Express reported that the Secretariat sought a factual report from the Home Secretary by 6 November. The request does not itself establish the truth of the allegation.

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5. What result does BCCI's scorecard record for India in the third T20I against New Zealand on 27 October?
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India won by 6 wickets — BCCI records India at 199/4 in 13.2 overs while chasing New Zealand's 198/3, for a six-wicket win.

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6. What did Reuters report as the rupee's Tuesday settlement before the expected 28 October opening?
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₹95.1150 per dollar — Reuters reported that the rupee settled 0.1% higher at ₹95.1150 per US dollar on Tuesday. The next day's opening range was an expectation, not a confirmed close.

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7. Which constitutional article provides for the Attorney General for India?
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Article 76 — Article 76 provides for the Attorney General for India and outlines appointment and duties.

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8. Which constitutional schedule contains India's anti-defection provisions?
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Tenth Schedule — The Tenth Schedule contains the anti-defection provisions and was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985.

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9. Which award did ICTS announce for Ashoke Sen on 22 October 2026?
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Oskar Klein Medal — ICTS announced that Ashoke Sen received the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for contributions to theoretical physics.

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10. Which recruitment deadline is reported for NICL AO 2026 on 28 October, pending confirmation on the official portal?
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28 October 2026 — Contemporaneous recruitment summaries list 28 October 2026 as the registration and fee-payment deadline. Candidates should verify the live NICL notice for any corrigendum.

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Published 2026-10-28. Questions include linked explanations. Scores stay in your browser.

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