Current Affairs Quiz — 19 September 2026
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From which date is Biometric Aadhaar Authentication mandatory for booking subsidised domestic LPG refills?
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Correct answer: A — 1 October 2026
From 1 October 2026, consumers must have completed BAA to book subsidised refills at the regulated price.
As per the Petroleum Ministry in September 2026, how many domestic LPG consumers had already completed Biometric Aadhaar Authentication?
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Correct answer: B — 27.43 crore (89.9%)
27.43 crore consumers, or 89.9%, had already completed authentication.
Which of the following is NOT listed by the Petroleum Ministry as a way to complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for LPG?
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Correct answer: D — At the nearest post office
The ministry listed delivery time, the distributor's showroom and OMC mobile apps; post offices were not listed.
Consider the following about Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) for LPG: 1. Consumers who have already completed BAA need not do it again. 2. One aim is to prevent diversion of subsidised domestic cylinders to commercial and industrial use. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Petroleum Ministry release of 19 September 2026.
Who were India's flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?
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Correct answer: B — Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat
Manu Bhaker and kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat led India; Sehrawat replaced Tajinderpal Singh Toor.
Who declared the 20th Asian Games open in Aichi-Nagoya on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Emperor Naruhito of Japan
Japan's Emperor Naruhito declared the 20th Asian Games open.
Pawan Sehrawat became India's male flag-bearer at the 2026 Asian Games opening ceremony in place of which athlete?
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Correct answer: A — Tajinderpal Singh Toor
Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor was replaced because his official kit had not arrived in time.
Consider the following about the 2026 Asian Games: 1. The Games run from 19 September to 4 October 2026. 2. The opening ceremony was held at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as reported by The Tribune and India Today.
Which edition of SEMICON India was held from 17 to 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Fifth
SEMICON India 2026 was the fifth edition of India's flagship semiconductor conference.
Where was SEMICON India 2026 held?
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Correct answer: C — Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
SEMICON India 2026 was held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
What was the theme of SEMICON India 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem
The theme was 'Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem'.
Consider the following about SEMICON India 2026: 1. Representatives from 52 countries took part. 2. Sweden was one of the six Country Pavilions. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The six Country Pavilions were Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and Sweden.
How many rural youth will begin training in October 2026 under DDU-GKY 2.0 in the first 14 States/UTs?
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Correct answer: C — 34,920
1,164 batches with 34,920 rural youth will start training in October 2026.
What is the duration of training under DDU-GKY, as stated by the Rural Development Ministry?
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Correct answer: A — 3 to 12 months
DDU-GKY training lasts from 3 months to 12 months.
By when are 3,57,112 rural youth to be trained under DDU-GKY 2.0 in the first 14 States/UTs?
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Correct answer: B — 31 December 2027
The sanctioned target is 3,57,112 rural youth by 31 December 2027 in these 14 States/UTs.
Consider the following about DDU-GKY 2.0: 1. DDU-GKY is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the Centre. 2. 24 States/UTs have allocated 5.6 lakh targets to more than 1,200 projects on the DDU-GKY 2.0 portal. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. DDU-GKY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, not a Central Sector Scheme.
Which edition of the Rozgar Mela was held on 19 September 2026, where PM Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters?
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Correct answer: C — 20th
PM Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters at the 20th Rozgar Mela.
Roughly how many appointment letters were distributed at the 20th Rozgar Mela on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — More than 51,000
More than 51,000 appointment letters were distributed to newly appointed youth.
As per PM Modi at the 20th Rozgar Mela, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana aims to bring how many youth into the formal workforce for the first time?
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Correct answer: D — 2 crore
The ₹1 lakh crore scheme aims to bring 2 crore youth into the formal workforce for the first time.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at the 20th Rozgar Mela: 1. India is the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. 2. India has Free Trade Agreements with about 10 countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PM Modi said FTAs with about 40 countries are opening new opportunities, not 10.
How many judicial officers did the President appoint as High Court Judges/Additional Judges on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 14
14 judicial officers were appointed to the Delhi, J&K and Ladakh, Jharkhand and Karnataka High Courts.
Which High Court received the most appointments among the 14 judicial officers appointed on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court received seven (two Judges and five Additional Judges).
Where did PM Modi inaugurate the NGT's International Conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
The conference was inaugurated at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
As per PM Modi at the NGT conference in September 2026, how do India's per capita carbon emissions compare with the global average?
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Correct answer: C — Less than half the global average
PM Modi said India's per capita carbon emissions are less than half the global average.
Consider the following about the NGT conference inaugurated on 19 September 2026: 1. The conference was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam. 2. PM Modi said India's per capita carbon emissions are above the global average. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The conference was inaugurated at Vigyan Bhawan, and PM Modi said India's per capita emissions are less than half the global average.
The 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0 coastal clean-up (12–19 September 2026) covered how many locations?
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Correct answer: D — 231 locations in 13 States/UTs
The clean-up covered 231 locations across 13 States/UTs.
How many people took the Ocean Conservation Pledge during 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0?
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Correct answer: A — 15 lakh
15 lakh people took the Ocean Conservation Pledge.
The Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover in Nagpur, inaugurated on 19 September 2026, is to be named after whom?
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Correct answer: D — Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
CM Devendra Fadnavis announced the flyover will be named after Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar to mark the RSS centenary year.
Which construction technology was used for Nagpur's Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover to allow longer spans between piers?
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Correct answer: A — Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)
The flyover was built using UHPFRC, which allowed longer spans and fewer supports.
Consider the following about the Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover: 1. The flyover is on National Highway 353D. 2. The flyover was built by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The flyover was built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
In September 2026, Indian Railways approved Kavach 4.0 on how many route kilometres of the Lucknow Division?
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Correct answer: C — 607.7 route km
Kavach 4.0 was approved on 607.7 route km of the Lucknow Division at a cost of ₹252 crore.
Kavach, being installed on the Lucknow Division, is what kind of system?
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Correct answer: B — An indigenous Automatic Train Protection system
Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that helps prevent Signal Passing at Danger.
How many beds does the JGMM Medical College and KLE Hospital facility in Hubballi, visited by Amit Shah in September 2026, have?
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Correct answer: B — 1,200
The facility has 1,200 beds, 300 of which are reserved for the poor, and 250 MBBS seats.
In September 2026, Indian Railways approved upgrading the electric traction system from 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV on which section?
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Correct answer: C — Savalyapuram–Guntur
The ₹142 crore upgrade covers the 73 route km Savalyapuram–Guntur section of South Coast Railway.