{"id":251425,"date":"2026-09-11T18:52:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=251425"},"modified":"2026-09-11T18:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:22:58","slug":"upsc-epfo-current-events-practice-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-current-events-practice-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC EPFO Current Events of National and International Importance Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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Current Affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-current-events-practice-quiz\/#How_can_you_revise_current_affairs_before_the_UPSC_EPFO_APFC_exam\" >How can you revise current affairs before the UPSC EPFO APFC exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-current-events-practice-quiz\/#What_is_the_UPSC_EPFO_APFC_exam_date_2026\" >What is the UPSC EPFO APFC exam date 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-current-events-practice-quiz\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The UPSC EPFO Current Events of National and International Importance Quiz is designed to help candidates practise important current affairs questions for the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026. The quiz covers important national and international developments, including government schemes, reports, defence exercises, environment, sports, awards, appointments, important days, places, books and major events. Regular quiz practice can help candidates improve their awareness, recall and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-upsc-epfo-current-events-quiz-pdf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_UPSC_EPFO_Current_Events_Quiz_PDF\"><\/span>Download UPSC EPFO Current Events Quiz PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can use the UPSC EPFO Current Events Quiz as a quick revision resource for the APFC Recruitment Test. The quiz includes exam-oriented objective questions based on important national and international current affairs. It is useful for testing factual knowledge and revising important events in a short time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPSC EPFO Current Events Quiz PDF<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-prep-kit\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-ce-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPSC EPFO APFC Previous Year Papers<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-previous-year-question-papers\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-ce-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Government Scheme Practice Quiz<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/government-scheme-practice-questions-pdf\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-ce-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Practice Questions on Reports and Indices<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/practice-questions-on-important-reports\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-ce-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-attempt-the-upsc-epfo-current-events-quiz\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attempt_the_UPSC_EPFO_Current_Events_Quiz\"><\/span>Attempt the UPSC EPFO Current Events Quiz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can now attempt the UPSC EPFO Current Events of National and International Importance Quiz to test their preparation. The questions are based on important areas of the APFC current affairs syllabus, with focus on government schemes, reports, defence, environment, sports, awards, appointments and other major developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#quiz-1 .quiz-container {\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n}\n\n#quiz-1 h2 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question {\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question p {\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px;\n  margin: 6px 0;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: #e0e0e0;\n  color: #000;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button:hover {\n  background: #d5d5d5;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.correct {\n  background: #4caf50;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.wrong {\n  background: #f44336;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.locked {\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\/* SUMMARY *\/\n#quiz-1 .final-summary {\n  margin-top: 40px;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  background: #fafafa;\n  border: 2px solid #4caf50;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .final-summary h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 40px;\n  gap: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-bar {\n  height: 14px;\n  background: #ddd;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-fill {\n  height: 100%;\n  width: 0%;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-attempted { background: #2196f3; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span> UPSC EPFO Current Events Quiz <\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>1. Which Union Budget was the first to be prepared in Kartavya Bhawan?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Union Budget 2026-27<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Interim Budget 2024-25<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Union Budget 2024-25<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Union Budget 2023-24<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Union Budget 2025-26<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>2. The Union Budget 2026-27 was described as being inspired by how many \u201cKartavyas\u201d?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Four<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Three<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Seven<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Five<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Two<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>3. What was the estimated total expenditure in Union Budget 2026-27?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b945.0 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b950.1 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b953.5 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b948.2 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b958.7 lakh crore<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>4. What was the estimated non-debt receipts figure in Union Budget 2026-27?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b942.5 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b932.8 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b930.2 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b936.5 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b939.7 lakh crore<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>5. What public capital expenditure was proposed for FY 2026-27?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b913.5 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b911.2 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b910.5 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b99.8 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b912.2 lakh crore<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>6. What was the Budget Estimate for public capex in 2025-26, cited while announcing the 2026-27 increase?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b911.2 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b912.2 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b910.0 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b910.8 lakh crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b99.2 lakh crore<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>7. What outlay was announced for Biopharma SHAKTI in Union Budget 2026-27?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b915,000 crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b910,000 crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b95,000 crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b97,500 crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b912,500 crore<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>8. Biopharma SHAKTI is intended primarily to build an ecosystem for domestic production of what?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Solar modules<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Semiconductors and chips<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Biologics and biosimilars<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Defence aircraft<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Electric buses<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>9. What size SME Growth Fund was proposed in Union Budget 2026-27?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b97,500 crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b95,000 crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b92,500 crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b910,000 crore<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b920,000 crore<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>10. The SME Growth Fund announced in Union Budget 2026-27 aims to create MSMEs as what?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Green municipalities<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Digital universities<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">District banks<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Export inspection units<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Future champions<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>11. How many high-speed rail corridors were proposed as \u201cGrowth Connectors\u201d in Union Budget 2026-27?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Seven<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Eight<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Four<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Six<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Five<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>12. Which institution was tasked with setting up AVGC content creator labs under Union Budget 2026-27?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">NID Ahmedabad<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Indian Institute of Creative Technologies, Mumbai<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">IIM Mumbai<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">IIT Bombay<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">FTII Pune<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>13. AVGC content creator labs were proposed in how many secondary schools under Union Budget 2026-27?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">10,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">25,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">15,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">20,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">5,000<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>14. AVGC content creator labs were proposed in how many colleges under Union Budget 2026-27?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">750<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">300<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">200<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">500<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1,000<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>15. Union Budget 2026-27 proposed establishing one girls\u2019 hostel in every district mainly to address challenges faced by girls in which institutions?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">ITI-only campuses<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Police training schools<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Primary schools<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Sports academies<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Higher-education STEM institutions<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>16. Consider the following statements regarding the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025:<br>1. India ranked 38th among 139 economies.<br>2. India ranked first among lower-middle-income economies.<br>3. India ranked 32nd in innovation outputs.<br>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">1, 2 and 3<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">2 and 3 only<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1 only<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1 and 2 only<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1 and 3 only<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>17. Which organisation publishes the Global Innovation Index?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">International Monetary Fund<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">World Bank<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">World Economic Forum<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">United Nations Development Programme<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>18. Which economy ranked first in the Global Innovation Index 2025?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Republic of Korea<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">United States<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Switzerland<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Sweden<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Singapore<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>19. In the Global Gender Gap Report 2025, what was India\u2019s overall rank?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">125th<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">118th<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">138th<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">131st<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">128th<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>20. 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Questions focus on important facts, recent developments and events that are relevant for competitive examinations. Candidates should prepare both national and international current affairs and pay attention to organisations, locations, personalities, themes and achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Major Areas Covered<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Government Schemes<\/td><td>New schemes, programmes, missions and government initiatives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reports<\/td><td>Reports and indices released by national and international organisations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First in News<\/td><td>Important firsts, records, achievements and new developments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence Exercises<\/td><td>Bilateral, multilateral and major defence exercises<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environment<\/td><td>Climate change, biodiversity, conservation and environmental developments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sports<\/td><td>Tournaments, winners, players, records and venues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Awards and Milestones<\/td><td>National and international awards and major achievements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Days in News<\/td><td>Important days, dates and annual themes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Persons in News<\/td><td>Important personalities, achievements and recent roles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Appointments<\/td><td>Important appointments in India and international organisations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fairs and Festivals<\/td><td>Indian and international fairs, festivals and cultural events<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Places in News<\/td><td>Countries, cities, states, regions and other important locations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Books and Authors<\/td><td>New books, authors, biographies and important literary works<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miscellaneous<\/td><td>Major scientific, economic, social and international developments<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-under-government-schemes-for-the-quiz\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_under_Government_Schemes_for_the_quiz\"><\/span>What should you study under Government Schemes for the quiz?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/government-schemes\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-ce-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government schemes<\/a> are an important part of current affairs preparation. Candidates should revise newly launched schemes, major changes in existing schemes and important government programmes. While preparing, focus on the ministry, objective, target group and key features of each scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name of the scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry or department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main objective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Target beneficiaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent updates or changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment and skill development schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social welfare schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial inclusion and pension-related schemes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-from-reports-and-indices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_from_Reports_and_Indices\"><\/span>What should you study from Reports and Indices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports and indices released by national and international organisations are useful for current affairs questions. Candidates should remember the organisation that publishes the report, the report name and important findings. Rankings involving India should also be revised carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Report name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publishing organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India\u2019s rank, where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top-ranked country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major indicators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important findings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key changes from the previous edition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important national reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-prepare-under-defence-exercises\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_prepare_under_Defence_Exercises\"><\/span>What should you prepare under Defence Exercises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Defence exercises are an important area of national and international current affairs. Candidates should revise major military exercises conducted by India with other countries and important multinational exercises. The exercise name, participating countries, location and participating armed forces are important facts for quiz questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exercise Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bilateral Exercises<\/td><td>Participating countries and exercise name<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Multilateral Exercises<\/td><td>Participating countries and organisations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Army Exercises<\/td><td>Location, participating armies and purpose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Naval Exercises<\/td><td>Maritime region and participating navies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air Exercises<\/td><td>Participating air forces and objective<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special Exercises<\/td><td>Counter-terrorism, disaster relief and joint operations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-from-sports-current-affairs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_from_Sports_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>What should you study from Sports Current Affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports current affairs include major tournaments, championships, winners, runners-up, records and important players. Candidates should cover both Indian and international sporting events. Special attention should be given to major achievements, host countries and important venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sports Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Remember<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Tournaments<\/td><td>Winner, runner-up and venue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Championships<\/td><td>Sport, champion and host country<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Players<\/td><td>Major achievements and records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International Players<\/td><td>Important titles and milestones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sports Records<\/td><td>New and historic records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Venues<\/td><td>City and country<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sports Awards<\/td><td>Award and recipient<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-awards-and-milestones-should-you-revise\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Awards_and_Milestones_should_you_revise\"><\/span>Which Awards and Milestones should you revise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards and milestones cover major national and international honours, achievements and recognitions. Candidates should remember the award name, recipient, field and reason for the recognition. Major achievements by scientists, sportspersons, institutions and other public figures should also be included in revision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National civilian awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International awards and honours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Literature and cultural awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science and technology awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional achievements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major national and international milestones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-apfc-study-plan\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-ce-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out the UPSC EPFO Study Plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-prepare-under-days-in-news\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_prepare_under_Days_in_News\"><\/span>What should you prepare under Days in News?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Important days are commonly asked in current affairs quizzes. Candidates should remember the date, name and significance of important national and international days. The annual theme should also be revised whenever it is relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Day Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Remember<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Days<\/td><td>Date and significance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International Days<\/td><td>Date and purpose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UN Days<\/td><td>Date, theme and significance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Government Observances<\/td><td>Date and related initiative<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual Themes<\/td><td>Theme and associated day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-under-appointments\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_under_Appointments\"><\/span>What should you study under Appointments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Appointments cover important persons appointed to key positions in government bodies, regulatory organisations, public institutions and international organisations. For each appointment, candidates should remember the person, position and organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Appointment Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Remember<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Government Appointments<\/td><td>Person and position<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regulatory Bodies<\/td><td>Organisation and new head<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International Organisations<\/td><td>Appointee and institution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public Sector Institutions<\/td><td>Chairman, MD, CEO or other key position<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence Appointments<\/td><td>Senior military position<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Important Organisations<\/td><td>New leadership and role<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-included-in-miscellaneous-current-affairs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_included_in_Miscellaneous_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>What is included in Miscellaneous Current Affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Miscellaneous Current Affairs covers major events that do not fit into a specific category. Candidates should revise important scientific discoveries, economic developments, agreements, partnerships, summits, rankings and other significant national and international events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Major government announcements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific and technological developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic and financial developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important agreements and partnerships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major summits and conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New records and achievements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International developments involving India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important institutional developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant social developments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-prep-kit\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-ce-pq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the UPSC EPFO Prep Kit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-you-revise-current-affairs-before-the-upsc-epfo-apfc-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_revise_current_affairs_before_the_UPSC_EPFO_APFC_exam\"><\/span>How can you revise current affairs before the UPSC EPFO APFC exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A structured revision cycle can make current affairs preparation easier. Candidates should revise important events regularly instead of trying to cover the entire syllabus at once. Daily reading, weekly revision, monthly notes and regular MCQ practice can help improve retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Revision Method<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Do<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily Revision<\/td><td>Revise important events covered during the day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekly Revision<\/td><td>Review major events from the week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Revision<\/td><td>Complete one monthly current affairs cycle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quiz Practice<\/td><td>Test your knowledge through MCQs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final Revision<\/td><td>Focus on important facts and high-priority topics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-upsc-epfo-apfc-exam-date-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_UPSC_EPFO_APFC_exam_date_2026\"><\/span>What is the UPSC EPFO APFC exam date 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on <strong>20 December 2026<\/strong> in offline pen-and-paper mode. The Recruitment Test carries <strong>300 marks<\/strong> and has a duration of <strong>2 hours<\/strong>, with one-third negative marking for each wrong answer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789111286142\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. <strong>What is covered in the UPSC EPFO Current Events Quiz?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The quiz covers government schemes, reports, defence, environment, sports, awards, appointments and other important events.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789111290821\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. <strong>Are current affairs important for the UPSC EPFO APFC exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, Current Events of National and International Importance is an important part of APFC General Awareness preparation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789111291367\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. <strong>What type of questions are asked from current affairs?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Questions can cover important facts about schemes, reports, appointments, awards, sports, defence exercises and major events.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789111291892\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. <strong>Which reports should I prepare for UPSC EPFO APFC?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Prepare important reports and indices released by major national and international organisations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789111292564\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. <strong>Are defence exercises important for the APFC exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p 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