What work was highlighted in Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize recognition?

Promoting peace and international law

Which UN position did Navi Pillay previously hold?

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

President of the UN General Assembly

What was a stated effect of the US sanctions against the ICC?

Restrict access to US financial services and dollar transactions

Ban every international court ruling

What is the main role of a Fleet Support Ship?

Supply fuel and stores to ships at sea

Operate as a land missile system

Which ministry oversees the National Statistics Office?

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

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Daily Current Affairs 10 October 2026

30 current affairs MCQs based on developments reported on 9 October 2026.

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Question 1
Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature?
- Anne Carson Correct answer
- Navi Pillay
- Margaret Atwood
- Louise Glück
Explanation: Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Question 2
Which country is Anne Carson associated with?
- Australia
- Canada Correct answer
- Ireland
- South Africa
Explanation: Anne Carson is a Canadian poet, essayist and translator.
Question 3
Who received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?
- Anne Carson
- Maria Ressa
- Navi Pillay Correct answer
- Malala Yousafzai
Explanation: The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay.
Question 4
What work was highlighted in Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize recognition?
- Climate modelling
- Vaccine development
- Literary translation
- Promoting peace and international law Correct answer
Explanation: The award recognised Pillay's work promoting peace and international law and accountability for international crimes.
Question 5
Which UN position did Navi Pillay previously hold?
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Correct answer
- UN Secretary-General
- UNHCR chief
- President of the UN General Assembly
Explanation: Pillay is a former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Question 6
Which institution did the United States announce sanctions against on 9 October 2026?
- International Court of Justice
- International Criminal Court Correct answer
- World Trade Organization
- International Monetary Fund
Explanation: The US administration announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court.
Question 7
What was a stated effect of the US sanctions against the ICC?
- Suspend all UN membership
- Close the court in The Hague
- Restrict access to US financial services and dollar transactions Correct answer
- Ban every international court ruling
Explanation: The measures were intended to restrict the ICC's access to US-based financial services and dollar transactions.
Question 8
Which Indian service launched its first indigenous Fleet Support Ship named Surya?
- Indian Coast Guard
- Indian Air Force
- Border Security Force
- Indian Navy Correct answer
Explanation: The Indian Navy launched its first indigenous Fleet Support Ship, named Surya, according to current-affairs reports.
Question 9
What is the main role of a Fleet Support Ship?
- Supply fuel and stores to ships at sea Correct answer
- Carry fighter-aircraft sorties
- Conduct passenger tourism
- Operate as a land missile system
Explanation: Fleet Support Ships replenish naval vessels with fuel, provisions and supplies while at sea.
Question 10
Which organisation released India's first National Household Travel Survey findings?
- NITI Aayog
- National Statistics Office Correct answer
- National Highways Authority
- Election Commission
Explanation: The National Statistics Office under MoSPI released findings from the first all-India National Household Travel Survey.
Question 11
What does the National Household Travel Survey primarily study?
- Stock-market investments
- School examination outcomes
- Household travel patterns Correct answer
- Agricultural land ownership
Explanation: The survey gathers information on household travel patterns across India.
Question 12
Which ministry oversees the National Statistics Office?
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Ministry of Tourism
- Ministry of Road Transport
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Correct answer
Explanation: The NSO functions under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.