Current Affairs 29 October 2026: Top Headlines for Government Exams

{"id": "ca-2026-10-29", "title": "Current Affairs Quiz 29 October 2026", "time": 600, "qs": [{"q": "According to the IUCN assessment released in October 2026, what percentage of the evaluated coral reef ecosystems could collapse by 2075?", "o": ["96%", "85%", "70%", "50%"], "a": 0, "e": "The International Union for Conservation of Nature reported that 96 percent of the coral reef ecosystems it assessed are at risk of collapsing by the year 2075, highlighting a severe environmental threat."}, {"q": "Which two countries agreed to set up a joint missile manufacturing facility on 29 October 2026?", "o": ["United Kingdom and Canada", "India and Australia", "United States and Japan", "France and Germany"], "a": 2, "e": "On 29 October 2026, the United States and Japan reached an agreement to create a joint missile manufacturing facility, aiming to combine US technology with Japan's manufacturing strength for defence cooperation."}, {"q": "What was the amount of fine imposed on Sunrise Foods by the central consumer protection regulator?", "o": ["Rs 5 lakh", "Rs 1 lakh", "Rs 10 lakh", "Rs 50 lakh"], "a": 1, "e": "The regulator penalised Sunrise Foods with a fine of 1 lakh rupees for falsely claiming its bread was 100% whole wheat, demonstrating strict action against misleading food advertisements."}, {"q": "Which ministry organised the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 whose winners were felicitated on 29 October 2026?", "o": ["Ministry of Commerce", "Ministry of Skill Development", "Ministry of Science and Technology", "Ministry of Education"], "a": 3, "e": "The Ministry of Education organised the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a national innovation competition, and its winners received awards from the Union Minister of State for Education on 29 October 2026."}, {"q": "What is the main purpose of the joint missile facility agreed between the United States and Japan?", "o": ["To produce civilian aircraft", "To develop nuclear submarines", "To combine US tech expertise with Japan's manufacturing capabilities", "To create a joint space launch pad"], "a": 2, "e": "The agreement aims to merge United States technological expertise with Japan's strong manufacturing base, enhancing advanced missile design, production, and testing for stronger defence ties in the Indo‑Pacific region."}, {"q": "The IUCN report on coral reefs was released in which month of 2026?", "o": ["October", "September", "November", "December"], "a": 0, "e": "The International Union for Conservation of Nature released its assessment on coral reef risk in October 2026, warning of a possible 96 percent collapse by 2075 if actions are not taken."}, {"q": "Which regulatory body imposed the fine on Sunrise Foods?", "o": ["National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission", "Food Safety and Standards Authority of India", "Ministry of Corporate Affairs", "Central consumer protection regulator"], "a": 3, "e": "The central consumer protection regulator in India levied a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on Sunrise Foods for misleading claims about its bread, emphasizing consumer protection enforcement."}, {"q": "What claim did Sunrise Foods make about its bread that led to the fine?", "o": ["Gluten‑free", "100% whole wheat", "Low‑calorie", "Sugar‑free"], "a": 1, "e": "Sunrise Foods advertised its bread as 100% whole wheat, a claim the regulator found false, resulting in a fine to curb deceptive food labeling and protect consumers."}, {"q": "Which official presented the awards to the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 winners?", "o": ["Prime Minister", "Union Minister of State for Education", "President of India", "Minister of Commerce and Industry"], "a": 1, "e": "The Union Minister of State for Education handed out the awards to the winning teams of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 in New Delhi on 29 October 2026, highlighting youth innovation."}, {"q": "The joint missile manufacturing facility between the United States and Japan will be set up at a location that is:", "o": ["In New Delhi", "In Tokyo", "In New York", "To be decided later"], "a": 3, "e": "The agreement states that the exact site for the joint missile manufacturing facility will be decided later, reflecting flexibility in choosing a strategic location for the project."}]}