World Space Week 2026 is observed globally from 4 to 10 October 2026 to highlight the contributions of space science and technology to human life. The official United Nations-designated theme for this year is 'Rocket Revolution'. The observance commemorates the launch of Sputnik 1 and the enforcement of the Outer Space Treaty.
Q1. Which city will host the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention from January 7 to 9, 2027?
Answer: (B) Kolkata — The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held in Kolkata, West Bengal, from January 7 to 9, 2027, organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the Government of West Bengal.
Q2. Which university has been designated to house the Centre of Excellence for the classical language 'Marathi'?
Answer: (C) Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Pune — The Centre of Excellence for Marathi will be set up at Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute in Pune, Maharashtra.
Q3. At which national park were two captive-bred male Great Indian Bustards recently released into the wild?
Answer: (C) Desert National Park — Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released two captive-bred male Great Indian Bustards into the wild at Sam in Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Q4. Which district was renamed as 'Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi' by the Uttar Pradesh state government?
Answer: (B) Bhadohi — The Uttar Pradesh government officially renamed Bhadohi district to Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi in honour of the medieval Bhakti saint Guru Ravidas.
Q5. At which forum did the RBI Governor outline five strategic priorities for maintaining financial stability?
Answer: (B) 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave — RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra presented the five key priorities for maintaining financial stability at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave.
Q6. Which institution served as the nodal coordinating agency for the Indian delegation at the 19th IOAA 2026?
Answer: (B) Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), TIFR — Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), was the Indian coordinating institution for IOAA 2026.
Q7. Which country did the Indian men's hockey team defeat in the final to win the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026?
Answer: (C) Malaysia — India defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the final held at Gifu, Japan, successfully defending its Asian Games men's hockey title.
Q8. By what margin did India defeat Pakistan in the final to win the men's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games 2026?
Answer: (C) 19 runs — India posted 211/6 in 20 overs and defended it successfully, defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final at Nisshin, Japan.
Q9. Who became the first Indian archer to win an individual recurve gold medal at the Asian Games?
Answer: (C) Kumkum Mohod — 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod created history by winning the women's individual recurve gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, becoming the first Indian archer to do so.
Q10. Who was India's flag-bearer at the closing ceremony of the Asian Games 2026 in Japan?
Answer: (C) Neeru Dhanda — Trap shooter Neeru Dhanda, who won two golds and a silver, was India's flag-bearer at the closing ceremony held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
Q11. What is the theme for World Teachers' Day 2026 observed on 5 October?
Answer: (B) Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures — The theme for World Teachers' Day 2026 is 'Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures'.
Q12. World Habitat Day is observed internationally on which of the following schedules?
Answer: (B) First Monday of October — World Habitat Day is officially observed every year on the first Monday of October; in 2026, it fell on 5 October with the theme 'Adequate Housing for All'.
Q13. What is the official theme for World Space Week observed from 4 to 10 October 2026?
Answer: (C) Rocket Revolution — World Space Week is celebrated annually from 4 to 10 October, and the official theme for 2026 is 'Rocket Revolution'.
