SSC Current Affairs 11 October 2026
7 one-liner questions with answers from the news, for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD and CPO general awareness — each with the key fact and a static GK line. One question per story, grouped by topic.
01Science & Technology· 1
1.Which Indo-French satellite will be launched in the next 12-16 months to monitor water resources?
→ TRISHNA
KeyThird joint project with CNES and ISRO following Megha-Tropiques and SARAL
Static GKISRO HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka; under Department of Space
TRISHNA satellite to launch in 12-16 months to monitor water resources and temperature → · Report a mistake
04Appointments· 1
2.Who was appointed as the Deputy Election Commissioner replacing Sanjay Kumar?
→ Prakash Rajpurohit
KeyAppointment tenure is valid until April 8, 2030
Centre, ACC approve 27 civil servant appointments including Prakash Rajpurohit as Deputy Election Commissioner → · Report a mistake
07Awards & Honours· 2
3.Who was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries concerning optogenetics?
→ Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel
KeyResearch involved light-gated ion channels and collaboration with BITS Pilani, Hyderabad
Static GKHar Gobind Khorana shared the 1968 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (genetic code)
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Karl Deisseroth → · Report a mistake
4.Who was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?
→ Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay
KeyAwarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for her work as a jurist and UN High Commissioner
Static GKThe Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo; Indian laureates: Mother Teresa (1979), Kailash Satyarthi (2014)
Navanethm ‘Navi’ Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize after chairing Gaza genocide commission → · Report a mistake
11Defence· 1
5.Which exercise was held in Jodhpur where German and French Air Chiefs participated?
→ Tarang Shakti-2026
KeyLt Gen Gunter Katz and General Stephane Groen participated in the exercise
German and French generals say flying with Indian Air Force felt like home → · Report a mistake
16Obituaries· 2
6.Who was the actor who died of a heart attack at the age of 75?
→ Nana Patekar
KeyDied on October 8 due to left main coronary artery thrombosis
Actor Nana Patekar dies of heart attack at 75; cremation held with state honours → · Report a mistake
7.Which award did mridangam player Guruvayur Dorai receive?
→ Padma Shri
KeyHe also received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Kalaimamani
Static GKPadma awards were instituted in 1954
Padma Shri mridangam player Guruvayur Dorai dies at age 92 → · Report a mistake
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