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Daily Current Affair Quiz: October 08, 2026

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Daily Current Affair Quiz: October 08, 2026

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1. Consider the following statements regarding the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine:
1. It was jointly awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
2. Karl Deisseroth introduced the gene for channelrhodopsin into nerve cells, allowing researchers to activate neurons using light.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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2. Consider the following statements regarding the FP-7 Missile:
1. It is a Ukrainian tactical ballistic missile developed by the defence company Fire Point and is nicknamed Pelican.
2. It has a reported range of up to about 200-250 km and a maximum speed of about 1,500 metres per second.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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3. Consider the following statements regarding the International Whaling Commission (IWC):
1. The IWC was established under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW), 1946.
2. India became a member of the International Whaling Commission in 1982.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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4. Consider the following statements regarding Paraquat Dichloride:
1. Paraquat Dichloride is a non-selective, contact herbicide used to control weeds.
2. The prohibition on Paraquat Dichloride was issued under the Insecticides Act, 1968.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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5. Consider the following statements regarding the PM-DHARA scheme:
1. PM-DHARA stands for PM-Developing Harmonized and Accelerated Renewable-energy Access.
2. It aims to support the integration of up to 145 GW of renewable energy and 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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6. Consider the following statements regarding Jawahar Dweep:
1. It was declared India's first plastic-free oil terminal on 2 October 2026 during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026.
2. It was originally known as Butcher Island before being renamed Jawahar Dweep.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?