Current Affairs Quiz — 18 September 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
TRAI's Third Amendment Regulations of September 2026 amend which regulations to curb spam calls and messages?
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Correct answer: D — Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018
The amendment is to the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR 2018).
Under TRAI's September 2026 amendment, when will action be triggered against a sender of unsolicited commercial communications?
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Correct answer: C — 3 or more unique complaints in 10 days, with the sender also flagged by the AI/ML system
Action starts at 3 or more unique complaints in 10 days if the sender's number is also flagged by the AI/ML system; the earlier threshold was 5 complaints.
What termination charge has TRAI introduced on Application-to-Person (A2P) calls under its September 2026 amendment?
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Correct answer: B — Up to ₹0.05 per minute
A termination charge of up to ₹0.05 per minute is to be levied on A2P calls.
Consider the following about TRAI's TCCCPR (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026: 1. Consumers can appeal against the resolution of UCC complaints within 15 days. 2. Commercial communications based on a customer's inquiry can be sent only for seven days from the inquiry. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct; the inquiry must also be in writing or digital form and kept verifiable by the sender.
Which body released district-level labour market indicators for the first time on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — National Statistics Office
The National Statistics Office (NSO) released the 'Labour Market Snapshot of Selected Districts'.
As per the NSO's district labour snapshot (September 2026), which district recorded the highest LFPR among the 100 most populous districts?
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Correct answer: B — Surat, Gujarat
Surat recorded the highest LFPR (68.6%), followed by Araria (68.0%) and Salem (67.8%).
Among the 100 most populous districts, which recorded the lowest LFPR and WPR in the NSO's September 2026 district snapshot?
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Correct answer: D — Darbhanga, Bihar
Darbhanga in Bihar recorded the lowest LFPR and WPR among the 100 most populous districts.
Consider the following about the NSO's Labour Market Snapshot of Selected Districts (September 2026): 1. Ernakulam recorded the lowest youth NEET rate among the 100 most populous districts. 2. About 57.8% of districts recorded a female LFPR of 40% or above. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Ernakulam's youth NEET rate was 9.6%, and about 57.8% of districts had a female LFPR of 40% or more.
What did HAL hand over to the Indian Air Force in Bengaluru on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 2 LCA Tejas FOC twin-seat trainers and 3 HTT-40 basic trainers
HAL handed over two LCA Tejas FOC twin-seat trainers and three HTT-40 basic trainers to the IAF.
To whom did HAL hand over four Dhruv NG helicopters on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Pawan Hans Limited
The four Dhruv Next Generation helicopters were handed over to Pawan Hans Limited, a civil operator.
Where was HAL's handover ceremony of Tejas FOC trainers, HTT-40 trainers and Dhruv NG helicopters held on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
The handover took place in Bengaluru, Karnataka, in the presence of Rajnath Singh and K Rammohan Naidu.
Consider the following about the HAL handover of 18 September 2026: 1. The HTT-40 is a basic trainer aircraft built by HAL for the IAF. 2. The Dhruv NG helicopters were handed over to the Indian Army. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Dhruv NG helicopters went to Pawan Hans Limited, not the Army.
By what margin did the Indian women's cricket team beat Japan in the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 8 wickets
India bowled Japan out for 57 and reached 59/2 in five overs to win by eight wickets.
Which Indian bowler took 4 wickets for 10 runs against Japan in the Asian Games 2026 women's cricket quarter-final?
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Correct answer: C — N Shree Charani
N Shree Charani returned figures of 4/10 in her four overs.
Consider the following about India's Asian Games 2026 women's cricket quarter-final win over Japan: 1. Smriti Mandhana top-scored for India with an unbeaten 40. 2. India were to play Pakistan in the semi-final. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Shafali Verma scored 40 not out off 15 balls, and India's semi-final opponent was Bangladesh.
What is the length of the Mukutban–Gadchandur new rail line approved in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 38.21 km
The new line is 38.21 km long and will cost ₹493 crore.
The Mukutban–Gadchandur new line falls under which railway zone?
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Correct answer: C — South Central Railway
The line was approved in South Central Railway.
At which shipyard was the keel of the Indian Navy's first Next Generation Missile Vessel laid on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi
The keel of the first NGMV was laid at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.
When was the contract for the Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessels signed with Cochin Shipyard?
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Correct answer: B — March 2023
The NGMV contract was concluded with Cochin Shipyard in March 2023.
Consider the following about the first NGMV keel laying (18 September 2026): 1. Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, was the Chief Guest. 2. Most major role-defining equipment on the NGMVs is imported. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. All major role-defining equipment on the NGMVs is indigenously developed and manufactured.
Which institution organised the 17th Kathakali Festival held in Chennai from 18 to 20 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Kalakshetra Foundation
The festival was organised by the Kalakshetra Foundation under the Ministry of Culture; Kerala Kalamandalam was one of the performing institutions.
What was the theme of the 17th Kathakali Festival (September 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — Kadha Rasa Sangama – Confluence of Essence of Stories
The theme was 'Kadha Rasa Sangama – Confluence of Essence of Stories'.
In September 2026, the sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers was relaxed to how many days of consumption?
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Correct answer: A — 30 days
The limit was relaxed from 15 days to 30 days, with stock beyond 15 days to come only from imported sugar under AAS and TRQ.
Under the September 2026 relaxation, sugar stock held by bulk consumers beyond 15 days must be sourced from where?
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Correct answer: C — Sugar imported under the Advance Authorisation Scheme and Tariff Rate Quota
The additional stock must come exclusively from sugar imported under AAS and TRQ; the open-market limit stays at 15 days.
Consider the following about the sugar decision of 18 September 2026: 1. The stockholding limit for sugar bought on the open market was raised to 30 days. 2. Retail sugar prices have fallen by about 25% from their peak. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The open-market limit stays at 15 days, and retail prices fell about 10%; it is ex-mill prices that fell nearly 25%.
Which UAE leader called PM Modi on 18 September 2026 to convey birthday greetings?
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Correct answer: B — Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called PM Modi.
Consider the following about the PM Modi–UAE President call of 18 September 2026: 1. The UAE President congratulated PM Modi on India's successful BRICS Presidency. 2. The leaders discussed deepening the India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PMO release.
As per the Union Health Ministry's review of 18 September 2026, how many MBBS seats does Madhya Pradesh now have?
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Correct answer: B — 6,120
Madhya Pradesh increased its MBBS seats from 5,600 to 6,120 in 2026.
How many participants took part on Day 1 (18 September 2026) of the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh under the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan?
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Correct answer: D — 1,47,798
Day 1 mobilised 1,47,798 participants through 259 institutions and 1,455 activities.
Which headquarters organised the Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff
CORE 2026 was organised by HQ Integrated Defence Staff and conducted by CENJOWS.
What is the length of the Chouk–Karjat section approved for doubling in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 10.86 km
The Chouk–Karjat section is 10.86 km long; the doubling will cost ₹497 crore.