English Current Affairs Quiz 6 October 2026 : Test Your Knowledge with Important Questions [71-80] | 6 October 2026
Daily Current Affairs Quiz – October 6, 2026
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Question 71
Why is reservoir buffer stock maintained?
A. For industrial production
B. For increasing rainfall
C. For emergency water supply during shortages
D. For generating electricity only
Correct Answer: C. For emergency water supply during shortages
Question 72
What does IOAA stand for?
A. International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
B. International Organization of Astronomy and Astrophysics
C. Indian Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
D. International Olympiad of Advanced Astronomy
Correct Answer: A. International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
Question 73
The IOAA is an annual international competition for which students?
A. University students
B. Secondary school students
C. Primary school students
D. College graduates
Correct Answer: B. Secondary school students
Question 74
In which fields is the IOAA competition conducted?
A. Physics and Chemistry
B. Biology and Mathematics
C. Astronomy and Astrophysics
D. Geography and Earth Science
Correct Answer: C. Astronomy and Astrophysics
Question 75
Which position did India jointly secure in the medal tally at the 2026 IOAA?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Correct Answer: C. Third
Question 76
Which country shared third place with India in the 2026 IOAA medal tally?
A. Japan
B. Vietnam
C. China
D. Iran
Correct Answer: B. Vietnam
Question 77
Which two countries each won five gold medals at the 19th IOAA?
A. India and Vietnam
B. China and Japan
C. Iran and South Korea
D. India and Iran
Correct Answer: C. Iran and South Korea
Question 78
How many Indian participants won gold or silver medals across five senior-level science Olympiads in 2026?
A. 20
B. 22
C. 24
D. 25
Correct Answer: C. 24
Question 79
When did Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 begin with its inaugural ceremony?
A. 25 September 2026
B. 26 September 2026
C. 27 September 2026
D. 28 September 2026
Correct Answer: B. 26 September 2026
Question 80
Where was the inaugural ceremony of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 held?
A. Delhi Air Force Station
B. Jodhpur Air Force Station
C. Pune Air Force Station
D. Bengaluru Air Force Station
Correct Answer: B. Jodhpur Air Force Station
