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Daily news quiz · 16 October 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 16 October 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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News · Rabies Mortality Data Discrepancy

Consider the following statements regarding Rabies:1.Rabies is a fatal viral zoonotic disease caused by a DNA virus belonging to the Rhabdoviridae family.2.Post-Exposure Prophylaxis refers to the immediate medical treatment administered after virus exposure to prevent disease development.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Rabies Mortality Data Discrepancy

In the context of health surveillance and vital statistics in India, consider the following frameworks:1.Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme2.Civil Registration SystemWhich of the above is a unified mechanism under the Registrar General of India specifically for recording vital events like births and deaths?
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News · IRDAI Expense of Management Norms for Insurers

Consider the following statements regarding the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):1.IRDAI is a statutory body established under the IRDA Act, 1999.2.The regulator is headquartered in New Delhi and functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · IRDAI Expense of Management Norms for Insurers

Which of the following terms best describes the total operating costs incurred by an insurer, including administrative expenses and commission payouts?
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News · Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

Consider the following statements regarding the Siang River:1.The Siang River enters India near Tuting in Arunachal Pradesh.2.In Tibet, the Siang River is known as the Indus River before its descent into India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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