Quiz of the Day –Questions based on Current Affairs, History & GK
Prepare smarter with today’s Daily Quiz designed for Class 8, 9 and 10 students. This quiz includes important questions from Current Affairs, History, Geography, Sports and Inventions to boost your knowledge and exam readiness.
Quiz of the Day – Current Affairs, History, Geography & GK
Total Questions: 20
Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question. Answers and short explanations are given below each question.
1. Who has been awarded the SIES National Excellence Award for Public Leadership?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Narendra Modi
C. Amit Shah
D. Himanta Biswa Sarma
Correct Answer: B. Narendra Modi
Explanation: The SIES award recognises outstanding public leadership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured for his leadership and governance.
2. Which senior storyteller has been selected for the prestigious IFFCO Sahitya Samman for the year 2025?
A. Maitreyi Pushpa
B. Madhu Kankariya
C. Chitra Mudgal
D. Namvar Singh
Correct Answer: B. Madhu Kankariya
Explanation: Madhu Kankariya is a renowned Hindi writer, honoured for her long-standing contribution to Hindi literature.
3. For the first time after partition, the course of Sanskrit has been started in the universities of which city of Pakistan?
A. Karachi
B. Islamabad
C. Lahore
D. Peshawar
Correct Answer: C. Lahore
Explanation: Sanskrit courses were introduced in Lahore universities, marking a historic academic step after partition.
4. Which country has recently released several political prisoners including Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatsky?
A. Russia
B. Belarus
C. Ukraine
D. Poland
Correct Answer: B. Belarus
Explanation: Belarus released political prisoners including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatsky under international pressure.
5. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared the target of completely freeing India from Naxalism/Maoism by which year?
A. 2030
B. March 2026
C. 2028
D. 2027
Correct Answer: B. March 2026
Explanation: The government aims to eliminate Naxalism completely by March 2026 through security and development efforts.
6. Which state's famous Ponduru Khadi has recently been granted Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
Correct Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Ponduru Khadi from Andhra Pradesh is famous for its traditional hand-spinning technique.
7. According to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which state recorded the highest tiger deaths in 2025?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand
Correct Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh, having the highest tiger population, also recorded the highest number of tiger deaths.
8. Who won the gold medal in the women's skeet event at the 68th National Shooting Championship?
A. Ganemat Sekhon
B. Yashasvi Rathore
C. Maheshwari Chauhan
D. Raiza Dhillon
Correct Answer: C. Maheshwari Chauhan
Explanation: Maheshwari Chauhan secured gold with an outstanding performance in the women's skeet category.
9. The Indian Army laid the foundation stone for a 105-feet national flag in which border district of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Rajouri
B. Poonch
C. Kupwara
D. Baramulla
Correct Answer: B. Poonch
Explanation: The flag installation in Poonch symbolises national pride in a strategic border district.
10. Bastar Olympics 2025 was organised in which state?
A. Jharkhand
B. Odisha
C. Maharashtra
D. Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer: D. Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Bastar Olympics were organised in Chhattisgarh to promote sports and integration in Naxal-affected areas.
11. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Information Commissioner of India?
A. Heeralal Samariya
B. Raj Kumar Goyal
C. Vinod Kumar Tiwari
D. Anandi Ramalingam
Correct Answer: A. Heeralal Samariya
Explanation: Heeralal Samariya, a senior civil servant, was appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner.
12. Which state government has announced a complete ban on students bringing mobile phones to schools?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Haryana
Correct Answer: C. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh announced a mobile phone ban to improve discipline and focus in schools.
13. Which initiative was launched by the Maharashtra government to nurture football talent, featuring Lionel Messi?
A. Mission Football
B. Project Goal
C. Project Mahadeva
D. Khelo Maharashtra
Correct Answer: B. Project Goal
Explanation: Project Goal aims to promote football among youth, with international inspiration from Lionel Messi.
14. In which city is the Global Chess League being organised?
A. Dubai
B. London
C. Delhi
D. Mumbai
Correct Answer: A. Dubai
Explanation: Dubai hosted the Global Chess League with participation from top international players.
15. Which state claimed zero stubble burning incidents in winter 2025?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Delhi
D. Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: B. Haryana
Explanation: Haryana reported zero stubble burning due to strict monitoring and farmer incentives.
16. Who is known as the Napoleon of India?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka
C. Samudragupta
D. Harshavardhana
Correct Answer: C. Samudragupta
Explanation: Samudragupta earned this title due to his extensive military conquests.
17. The Kalinga War took place in which year?
A. 321 BC
B. 261 BC
C. 185 BC
D. 232 BC
Correct Answer: B. 261 BC
Explanation: The Kalinga War in 261 BC led to Emperor Ashoka’s transformation towards Buddhism.
18. Who founded the Arya Samaj?
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. Dayanand Saraswati
C. Vivekananda
D. Ramakrishna Paramhansa
Correct Answer: B. Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation: Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati to promote Vedic values and social reform.
19. The concept of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was taken from which country?
A. USA
B. UK
C. Russia (USSR)
D. Ireland
Correct Answer: C. Russia (USSR)
Explanation: Fundamental Duties were inspired by the Constitution of the former Soviet Union.
20. Which instrument is used to measure earthquakes?
A. Richter Scale
B. Mercalli Scale
C. Seismograph
D. Barometer
Correct Answer: C. Seismograph
Explanation: A seismograph records seismic waves produced during an earthquake.
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