8 November 2026 Current Affairs – quiz with answers & solutions

Answer: (c) Mudh-Nyoma airbase

• An IAF IL-76MD landed at Mudh-Nyoma airbase (13,629 feet) in Ladakh, the world's highest such landing.
• The airbase, 23 km from the LAC, was inaugurated in November 2025 by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh with a C-130J landing.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had laid its foundation stone in September 2023.

Source: Hindustan Times

Answer: (d) Indian Air Force, acquired from Russia/Soviet Union

• The IL-76MD 'Gajraj', a Soviet/Russian-origin heavy-lift aircraft, landed at Mudh-Nyoma airbase at 13,629 feet, its highest-altitude landing ever.
• India acquired 17 such aircraft between 1985 and 1989.
• It can carry 40-45 tonnes, including tanks and BMPs, and the IAF is pursuing the Medium Transport Aircraft programme to replace it.

Source: The Indian Express

Answer: (d) Uttarakhand Police

• Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to Uttarakhand Police in Dehradun, making it the 16th force to receive this honour.
• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was present at the ceremony.
• Uttarakhand Police grew from 13,000 to over 26,000 personnel since the state's formation 25 years ago.

Source: PIB

Answer: (b) IIT Madras

• IAF's Software Development Institute signed an MoA with IIT Madras and its IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation for indigenous digital communication systems.
• It was signed by SDI Commandant Air Vice Marshal Sarbjit Singh and foundation CEO Dr M.J. Shanker Raman.

📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (1 Sep 2025)
Which company signed a ₹1,220 crore deal for Software Defined Radios with Defence Ministry in February 2025? Ans: Bharat Electronics Limited

Source: PIB

Answer: (b) Shivani Gupta

• Indian diplomat Shivani Gupta was elected to the UN's ACABQ for the 2027-2029 term, beginning in January 2027.
• The ACABQ is a subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly with 21 members.
• Members serve three-year terms to ensure accountability in utilising UN member states' contributions.

Source: The Hindu

Answer: (d) Rajasthan

• Rajasthan received the national award for outstanding performance under RE-SAF, given by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan in New Delhi.
• RE-SAF was developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy with Power Finance Corporation.
• Rajasthan has 51.6 GW installed renewable capacity, including 45 GW solar power.

Source: The Hindu

Answer: (b) Bihar

• Ranivas Mound at Kesariya in East Champaran district, Bihar, was declared a monument of national importance by a Ministry of Culture gazette notification.
• It falls under the ASI's Patna Circle, one of the oldest regional circles.
• The notification was signed by ASI Director General Yadubir Singh Rawat.

Source: The Hindu

Answer: (b) IS 17021

• The Petroleum Ministry confirmed E20 petrol conforms to BIS standard IS 17021 for ethanol-blended motor gasoline.
• This followed Karnataka's claims of 26-31% ethanol in some samples, which OMCs disputed.

📝 Asked in exam: SSC CHSL Tier-1 (28 Nov 2025)
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has on 4 August 2025 issued a detailed response to certain concerns raised on the impact of _____ percent Ethanol Blended Petrol on mileage and vehicle life. Ans: 20

Source: PIB

Answer: (a) Horizon Europe

• India concluded negotiations with the European Union for association with Horizon Europe, its flagship research and innovation programme.
• This follows the India-EU Summit held on 27 January 2026 and the Trade and Technology Council ministerial meeting on 15 July 2026 in Brussels.
• It supports India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Source: PIB

Answer: (c) 382

• CAQM imposed GRAP Stage-III after Delhi's daily average AQI reached 382, in the 'very poor' category, on 6 November 2026.
• IMD/IITM forecasts suggested AQI could reach 'severe' category in coming days.

📝 Asked in exam: RRB Group D (20 Aug 2026)
Which government body issued the statutory direction for coordinated action plans to eliminate wheat stubble burning during the 2026 harvesting season? Ans: Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM)

Source: PIB

Answer: (c) Steel Ministry and its CPSEs

• The Ministry of Steel successfully conducted SCDPM 6 from 2 to 31 October 2026, involving the ministry and its central public sector enterprises.
• It aimed to streamline governance and resolve pending references from MPs, PMO, states and CPGRAMS. It aligns with the central government's broader administrative reforms and transparency goals.

Source: PIB

Answer: (a) Manipur

• Manipur became the Northeast's first state to get an AI-enabled Career Intelligence Hub, inaugurated by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh in Imphal.
• It was established under the MPLAD scheme to provide tech-driven career guidance to students.
• Imphal West and Pherzawl districts also achieved 'Surakshit' status under NACO's HIV initiative.

Source: The Hindu

Answer: (a) Youth Female Coach of the Year

• R. Nivetha won the Youth Female Coach of the Year award at the AFC Elite Youth Football Awards 2026.
• She will receive it in Kuala Lumpur on 8-9 December alongside the AFC Women's Football Conference.

📝 Asked in exam: SSC CPO Paper-1 (11 Dec 2025)
Who became the third Indian to win the Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award for the Asia/Oceania region in 2024? Ans: Shrivalli Bhamidipaty

Source: The Hindu

Answer: (a) Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale

• Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale became the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final, at the Chennai Open.
• They beat second seeds Weronika Falkowska and Alana Smith 6-2, 2-6, 10-8 in the semifinal.
• Sania Mirza had won 43 doubles titles but never partnered an Indian in those triumphs.

Source: The Hindu

Answer: (c) East Bengal FC

• East Bengal FC became the first Indian team to reach the AFC Women's Champions League quarterfinals, despite a 0-2 group-stage loss to North Korea's April 25 SC. April 25 SC topped Group B with an all-win record of nine points.
• East Bengal advanced as one of the best third-placed teams across groups.

📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (11 Jun 2025)
What significant achievement did Mohun Bagan Super Giant accomplish by winning the ISL 2024-25 title? Ans: They became the second team to win both the ISL League Shield and ISL Cup in the same season.

Source: The Hindu