Current Affairs Quiz — 04 September 2026
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Who was re-elected Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) at its 14th Congress in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh
India's Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh, a 1988-batch IPoS officer, was re-elected for a second consecutive term.
Where is the Asian-Pacific Postal Union headquartered, and how many member countries does it have?
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Correct answer: B — Bangkok; 32
The APPU is headquartered in Bangkok and comprises 32 member countries.
What is the period of Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh's second term as APPU Secretary-General?
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Correct answer: D — January 2027 – December 2030
The second four-year term will commence in January 2027 and continue until December 2030.
Consider the following statements about the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU): 1. The APPU functions as a Regional Union of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the UN specialised agency for the postal sector. 2. At the 14th APPU Congress, the Secretary-General was re-elected after defeating a rival candidate in a vote. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh was declared elected unopposed by acclamation.
Which Belgian Prime Minister attended the India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU FTA in Mumbai on 4 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bart De Wever
Belgian PM Bart De Wever attended the dialogue with Piyush Goyal and CM Devendra Fadnavis.
According to Piyush Goyal, the India–EU FTA brings together a market of how many people and what share of global GDP?
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Correct answer: D — 2 billion; one-quarter
The FTA brings together 2 billion people, a quarter of global GDP, a third of world trade and a USD 24 trillion market.
India–EU bilateral trade, which has doubled in the last decade, stands at nearly how much as per the Commerce Ministry (September 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — USD 140 billion
Piyush Goyal said India–EU trade has doubled in the last decade to nearly USD 140 billion; USD 24 trillion is the combined market size.
Consider the following statements from the India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU FTA: 1. All 27 EU countries are on board and want the agreement brought into force at the earliest. 2. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges was highlighted as a gateway for Indian exports into Europe. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Commerce Ministry release.
Where was the International Space Summit of 9–10 September 2026, discussed by Jitendra Singh and Philippe Baptiste, scheduled to be held?
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Correct answer: D — Paris
The International Space Summit was scheduled for 9–10 September 2026 in Paris.
The Bengaluru Space Expo, in which France's participation was discussed in September 2026, was scheduled for which dates?
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Correct answer: B — 7–9 September 2026
The Bengaluru Space Expo was scheduled for 7–9 September 2026; the Paris summit was on 9–10 September.
The Corporate Mitra initiative, whose first course batch began in September 2026, was announced in which document?
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Correct answer: B — Union Budget 2026-27
Corporate Mitra was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 to create certified paraprofessionals for MSME compliance.
Which of the following bodies is NOT one of the three professional institutes running the Corporate Mitra course?
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Correct answer: C — Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
The course is run by ICAI, ICSI and ICoAI under MCA guidance, with support from IIT Madras, IIT Madras Pravartak and SWAYAM Plus.
Under which provisions did the National Financial Reporting Authority constitute its Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Rules 15 and 16 of the NFRA Rules, 2018
NFRA acted under Rules 15 and 16 of the NFRA Rules, 2018, which authorise it to form committees, study groups and task forces.
NFRA's first advisory body, the Technical Advisory Committee, was constituted in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2020
The Technical Advisory Committee was constituted in 2020 and its term ended in December 2022.
Which Indian city hosted the World Archery Para Series from 5 to 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Ahmedabad
The Archery Association of India's World Archery Para Series was held in Ahmedabad.
How many athletes from how many countries took part in the World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad (September 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — 108 athletes, 19 countries
Amit Shah greeted 108 athletes from 19 countries.
Consider the following statements: 1. The 2030 Commonwealth Games, to be hosted by Ahmedabad, will be the centenary edition of the Games. 2. Amit Shah inaugurated the World Archery Para Series in person at the venue in Ahmedabad. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct as stated by Amit Shah. Statement 2 is wrong: he inaugurated it through video conferencing.
How many children were rescued from child labour under the NCPCR's Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Over 3,800
The NCPCR, with State authorities, rescued over 3,800 children.
During which period did the NCPCR run its 2026 Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign against child labour?
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Correct answer: D — 12 June – 31 August 2026
The campaign was launched on 12 June 2026 and continued up to 31 August 2026.
Consider the following statements about the NCPCR's 2026 rescue campaign: 1. The NCPCR is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. 2. More than 575 FIRs were registered during the campaign. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Women and Child Development release.
EOS-05, launched by ISRO in September 2026, is India's first imaging satellite from which orbit?
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Correct answer: A — Geosynchronous orbit
The PM described EOS-05 as India's first-ever imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
Which launch vehicle carried ISRO's EOS-05 satellite?
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Correct answer: C — GSLV-F17
EOS-05 was launched on GSLV-F17.
Consider the following statements about the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission: 1. GSLV-F17 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota. 2. GSLV-F17 placed EOS-05 directly into its final geostationary orbit, without a transfer orbit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: GSLV-F17 placed EOS-05 into a sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit (sub-GTO), and ISRO then raised the orbit through manoeuvres.
What was India's medal tally at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze
India won a best-ever 9 medals: 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze.
The 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (August 2026) was held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Turin
The 19th IESO was held in Turin, Italy, from 20 to 27 August 2026.
What does NAMASTE, the scheme under which cards were given to waste pickers in Delhi in September 2026, stand for?
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Correct answer: D — National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem
NAMASTE stands for National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem.
Panjab University, Chandigarh, where the Vice President inaugurated new facilities in September 2026, was established in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 1882
The Vice President recalled the university's legacy since its establishment in 1882.
In what capacity did Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan visit Panjab University on 4 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ex-officio Chancellor
The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chancellor of Panjab University.
What was SAIL's crude steel production in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 1.68 MT
Crude steel production grew 8% to 1.68 MT from 1.55 MT; 1.78 MT is hot metal.
By what percentage did SAIL's total sales volume grow year-on-year in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 13%
Total sales rose 13% to 1.871 MT; cash collections grew 23%.
While congratulating Giorgia Meloni in September 2026, PM Modi referred to which level of India–Italy ties?
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Correct answer: C — Special Strategic Partnership
PM Modi said Meloni's friendship has been instrumental in strengthening the India–Italy Special Strategic Partnership.