Current Affairs Quiz — 17 September 2026
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Where was SEMICON India 2026, inaugurated by PM Modi on 17 September 2026, held?
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Correct answer: B — Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
SEMICON India 2026 was held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, from 17 to 19 September.
At SEMICON India 2026, PM Modi virtually inaugurated commercial semiconductor production lines at which two places?
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Correct answer: D — Mohali and Surat
The new lines were at CDIL Semiconductor, Mohali (discrete devices) and Suchi Semicon, Surat (packaging).
According to Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, how much investment commitment has Semicon 2.0 already received?
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Correct answer: A — About ₹1 lakh crore
Investment commitments of around ₹1 lakh crore (about USD 11–12 billion) have been received under Semicon 2.0.
Consider the following about Semicon 2.0 outlined on 17 September 2026: 1. Advanced semiconductor packaging is one of its six pillars. 2. It is expected to create close to 1 lakh employment opportunities. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Advanced packaging is the fourth pillar, and close to 1 lakh jobs are expected.
After the two new lines opened on 17 September 2026, how many commercial semiconductor ATMP units were operational in India, out of how many approved?
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Correct answer: D — 5 of 12
Five ATMP units (CDIL, Suchi, Micron, Kaynes and CG Semi) were operational out of twelve approved.
India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar was inaugurated on 17 September 2026 at which place?
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Correct answer: C — Sambalpur
The 51st Doppler Weather Radar was inaugurated at Sambalpur, Odisha.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh, how many Doppler Weather Radars did India have in 2014?
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Correct answer: A — 14
The network grew from 14 radars in 2014 to 51 with the Sambalpur radar.
Under which mission are around 40 more Doppler Weather Radars planned in India?
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Correct answer: B — Mission Mausam
Around 40 more radars are planned under Mission Mausam.
Consider the following about the Sambalpur Doppler Weather Radar: 1. It is Odisha's third Doppler Weather Radar, after Gopalpur and Paradip. 2. IMD said it extends weather support to 5 neighbouring countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Minister said IMD supports 13 neighbouring countries.
By how much did India's textile exports grow year-on-year in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 16.1%
Textile exports rose 16.1% to ₹29,776 crore in August 2026. 10.3% is the April–August growth.
Which textile segment recorded the fastest export growth in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Handicrafts (excluding handmade carpets)
Handicrafts excluding handmade carpets grew 41.4% in August 2026, the fastest among segments.
What was the theme of World Patient Safety Day 2026, observed on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Safe care for noncommunicable diseases
The 2026 theme was 'Safe care for noncommunicable diseases', with the slogan 'Safe care for life!'.
Consider the following statements made by J.P. Nadda on World Patient Safety Day 2026: 1. Ayushman Bharat has enabled 11.5 crore beneficiaries to access treatment worth around ₹1.6 lakh crore. 2. Jan Aushadhi has helped citizens save around ₹45,000 crore on medicines. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Health Minister at Dr RML Hospital.
What was the slogan of World Patient Safety Day 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Safe care for life!
The slogan was 'Safe care for life!'.
Where did the Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine conclude on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Goa
The conference, held with the Second BIMSTEC Nodal Group Meeting, concluded in Goa.
What is the outcome document of the Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine called?
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Correct answer: A — Goa Conclusions
AIIA Director Prof. Vaidya P.K. Prajapati said the 'Goa Conclusions' provide a strong foundation for future cooperation.
Under which scheme did PM Modi address the release of a ₹3,000 instalment to women in West Bengal on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Annapurna Yojana
The fourth instalment of ₹3,000 was released under West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana.
About how many women in West Bengal received the fourth Annapurna Yojana instalment on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 1.5 crore
The PM said the instalment reached about 1.5 crore women.
Which edition of the Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference began in New Delhi on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 43rd
The 43rd ICG Commanders' Conference began on 17 September 2026.
Who is the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard named in the release on the 43rd Commanders' Conference?
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Correct answer: D — Paramesh Sivamani
Paramesh Sivamani is DG ICG; Sanjay Seth is the Raksha Rajya Mantri who addressed the conference.
How many coal blocks are offered in the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 25
The 16th round offers 25 blocks — 21 fully explored and four partially explored.
Who launched the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Satish Chandra Dubey
MoS for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey launched the round; Vikram Dev Dutt is Secretary, Ministry of Coal.
Consider the following about the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions: 1. All blocks offered in the round are fully explored. 2. The blocks are spread across five coal-bearing states. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Four of the 25 blocks are partially explored, and the blocks are spread across nine states.
How many beneficiaries had registered under PM Vishwakarma by its third anniversary in September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 30 lakh
30 lakh beneficiaries had registered; around 24.50 lakh had received basic skill training.
In which city did the Ministry of MSME celebrate the third anniversary of PM Vishwakarma on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Kolkata
The anniversary was celebrated at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium, Kolkata; West Bengal joined the scheme in May 2026.
Which military operation preceded the integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union in September 1948?
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Correct answer: C — Operation Polo
The Vice-President recalled that Hyderabad State was integrated after Operation Polo, on 17 September 1948.
Consider the following about the 2026 Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations: 1. President Droupadi Murmu was the Chief Guest. 2. The celebrations were held at Parade Ground, Secunderabad. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan was the Chief Guest.
Where was the 25th Meeting of SCO Ministers Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities held on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Dushanbe
The meeting was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Bishkek is where the SCO Summit referred to by India took place.
Which three pillars did India highlight at the 25th SCO trade ministers' meeting?
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Correct answer: B — Security, Connectivity and Opportunity
India highlighted Security, Connectivity and Opportunity, citing the PM's vision at the SCO Summit in Bishkek.
At which shipyard was the steel cutting of the second Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) held on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi
The steel cutting of the second NGMV was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.
With which Egyptian Navy ship did INS Trishul conduct a PASSEX during its Alexandria port call (14–17 September 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — ENS Bernees
INS Trishul held a PASSEX with ENS Bernees; ENS Al Qadeer escorted it on arrival.
What does the 'OneTag' service on NHAI's Rajmargyatra app allow FASTag users to do?
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Correct answer: B — Change their FASTag issuer while keeping the existing tag
OneTag is a FASTag portability service: users change issuer without a new physical tag, and the FASTag ID stays the same.