Current Affairs Quiz — 29 September 2026
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Which Indian shooter won the women's trap individual gold at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Neeru Dhanda
Neeru Dhanda won the gold with an Asian record 28/30 in the final.
What was Neeru Dhanda's Asian record score in the women's trap final at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 28 out of 30
She hit 28 of 30 targets, bettering the previous Asian record of 24. China's Sun Yunong scored 26.
Before Neeru Dhanda in 2026, which Indian had won the only previous trap gold for India at the Asian Games (in 1978)?
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Correct answer: D — Randhir Singh
Randhir Singh won men's trap gold at the 1978 Bangkok Asian Games; Neeru became only the second Indian to win trap gold at the Asiad.
Consider the following statements: 1. Neeru Dhanda is the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in any shotgun event. 2. India's women's trap team of Neeru Dhanda, Manisha Keer and Aashima Ahlawat won gold at the Asian Games 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the women's trap team won silver, not gold.
Which team finished second behind India in the women's 4x400 m relay at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bahrain
India won in 3:29.69; Bahrain took silver in 3:30.21 and China bronze in 3:31.02.
Which of the following athletes was NOT part of India's gold-winning women's 4x400 m relay team at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Harita Bhadra
The gold-winning quartet was Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary and Vithya Ramraj. Harita Bhadra ran in the mixed 4x100 m relay.
Gulveer Singh completed a hat-trick of medals at the Asian Games 2026 with a bronze in which event?
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Correct answer: D — 5000 m
Gulveer Singh won bronze in the 5000 m (13:32.75) after winning silver medals in the 10000 m and 1500 m.
Consider the following statements about India at the Asian Games 2026 athletics: 1. The women's 4x400 m relay gold was India's first title in the event since Jakarta 2018. 2. India won more athletics medals than it did at Hangzhou 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: it was India's sixth title and first since Jakarta 2018. Statement 2 is wrong: India won 24 athletics medals, five fewer than the 29 at Hangzhou 2023.
With what time did India's men's 4x400 m relay team win bronze at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 3:01.61
India clocked 3:01.61 for bronze; Japan won gold in 3:00.75 and Qatar silver in 3:00.93.
The 48th WorldSkills Competition, where India finished 10th, was held in September 2026 in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Shanghai
WorldSkills 2026 was held in Shanghai, China, from 23 to 26 September 2026.
Consider the following statements about India at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: 1. India won 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence. 2. India sent its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors in 63 skills won 6 silvers and 20 Medals for Excellence and finished 10th.
In which city did UIDAI hold 'Aadhaar Samvaad' on the 17th Aadhaar Day, 29 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Kolkata
UIDAI held Aadhaar Samvaad in Kolkata, with over 600 stakeholders, on the 17th Aadhaar Day.
Which of the following was NOT among the five initiatives UIDAI unveiled at Aadhaar Samvaad 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Masked Aadhaar e-PAN linkage
The five were face authentication for ePDS, SWIK Portal 2.0, a Sub-AUA/Sub-KUA (LITE) framework, a Token Management System and a revamped website.
Who was the chief guest at UIDAI's Aadhaar Samvaad in Kolkata on 29 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jitin Prasada
MoS Jitin Prasada was chief guest; Saurabh Vijay is the CEO of UIDAI.
In September 2026 the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved how much horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in uniformed services?
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Correct answer: C — 20%
The MP Cabinet approved 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in five uniformed services.
Which four-lane road project worth ₹4,470.30 crore was approved by the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on 29 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Damoh–Katni
The Cabinet approved the 105.10 km Damoh–Katni four-lane road at ₹4,470.30 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet decisions of 29 September 2026: 1. The Agniveer reservation covers forest guard and excise constable posts. 2. The Kanh Diversion Project in Ujjain was approved in view of Simhastha 2028. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the quota covers police constable, SAF, jail guard, forest guard and excise constable posts, and the Kanh Diversion Project was approved in view of Simhastha 2028.
The PRAMAAN certificates handed over in September 2026 are issued under which scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme
PRAMAAN certificates are issued under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS), launched by MoEFCC in December 2023.
Which institution is the operating agency of the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal is the scheme's operating agency and organised the event.
Consider the following statements about the first PRAMAAN certificates (2026): 1. One was given to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation for 33,000 hectares of plantations. 2. The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme was launched in December 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: APFDC was certified for 33,000 ha, and MoEFCC launched IFWCS in December 2023.
The 10th Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Industries and Logistics held in New Delhi on 29 September 2026 was between India and which country?
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Correct answer: B — Republic of Korea
It was the 10th India–Republic of Korea JCM, co-chaired by Dinesh Mahur and Kim Il Dong of Korea's DAPA.
Consider the following statements about the 10th India–ROK Joint Committee Meeting (2026): 1. It was held in Seoul. 2. The Korean side was led by the Vice Minister of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the meeting was in New Delhi. Statement 2 is correct: Kim Il Dong, Vice Minister of DAPA, co-chaired it.
How many actions does the revised GRAP schedule for NCR, approved by CAQM in September 2026, contain in total?
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Correct answer: C — 48
The revised schedule has 48 actions: 25 in Stage-I, 8 in Stage-II, 10 in Stage-III and 5 in Stage-IV.
Under the revised GRAP, restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers were extended to which additional district?
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Correct answer: A — Sonipat
The curbs were extended to Sonipat, in addition to Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar.
Consider the following statements about the revised GRAP schedule (2026): 1. Stage-I has the largest number of actions. 2. Actions on DG sets were moved from Stage-I to Stage-II. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Stage-I has 25 of the 48 actions. Statement 2 is wrong: DG-set actions were moved from Stage-II to Stage-I.
Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3, inaugurated by Amit Shah on 29 September 2026, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Delhi
Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3 in Delhi provides signal-free connectivity between East and South Delhi.
What is the cost of Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3, inaugurated in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,635 crore
Phase-3 cost ₹1,635 crore; the total package of projects was worth over ₹1,941 crore.
In September 2026 DGCA issued a Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR Section 7, Series B, Part XXI) setting the syllabus for a pilot licence for which type of aircraft?
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Correct answer: B — Gyroplanes
CAR Section 7, Series B, Part XXI sets out the syllabus for the gyroplane pilot licence.
Who received the lifetime award at the 4th Eco Warrior Awards for forest officers in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — B. K. Singh
B. K. Singh received the lifetime award; 15 forest officers were honoured at the 4th edition.
India held the 2nd Joint Working Group on Tourism with which country on 29 September 2026, discussing cine-tourism and destination twinning?
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Correct answer: C — Italy
The 2nd India–Italy JWG on Tourism was co-chaired by Bhuvnesh Kumar and Emanuela Tripi.
The two new MEMU services approved by Indian Railways on 29 September 2026 connect Meerut City with which two stations?
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Correct answer: A — Khurja and Saharanpur
The services are Khurja–Meerut City (64573/64574) and Saharanpur–Meerut City (64580/64579).