Persons in News Current Affairs Quiz
Daily news by your exam, state and topic тАФ each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
According to the 138th Mann Ki Baat (27 September 2026), data of how many families had been recorded in the first phase of the census?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Over 32 crore
The PM said data of over 32 crore families had already been recorded in the first phase.
In Mann Ki Baat of September 2026, the PM said elephants have returned to which wildlife sanctuary in Assam after encroachment was cleared?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Sonai Rupai
Elephants returned to Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary three years after the land was cleared of encroachment.
Consider the following statements from the 138th Mann Ki Baat: 1. Ashok Singhal was born on 27 September 1926 in Agra. 2. Assam's pygmy hog programme began with six animals and the population is now over 190. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the PM.
Amritapuri, where the Vice-President attended Vishwa Seva Dinam on 27 September 2026, is in which district of Kerala?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Kollam
Mata Amritanandamayi Math is at Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala.
The call of 'Jai Jagat', recalled by PM Modi on 11 September 2026, is associated with which leader?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Acharya Vinoba Bhave
PM Modi recalled Acharya Vinoba Bhave's call of 'Jai Jagat' while paying tributes on his Jayanti.
8 September 2026 marked the 100th birth anniversary of which Bharat Ratna awardee from Assam?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Bhupen Hazarika
PM Modi paid tribute to Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary on 8 September 2026.
Bhupen Hazarika was announced as a posthumous Bharat Ratna recipient in January 2019 along with which two others?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Nanaji Deshmukh and Pranab Mukherjee
The President's communique of 25 January 2019 named Nanaji Deshmukh (posthumously), Dr Bhupen Hazarika (posthumously) and Pranab Mukherjee.
How many teachers and educators were selected for the National Teachers Awards 2026?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 82
82 teachers and educators were selected from three departments.
How many of the National Teachers Awards 2026 awardees were from the Department of School Education and Literacy?
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Correct answer: C тАФ 48
48 were school teachers; 21 were from HEIs and polytechnics and 13 were MSDE skill trainers.
Teachers' Day in India on 5 September marks the birth anniversary of whom?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
President Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary on 5 September; the PM said Teachers' Day is a day to pay homage to him.
Consider the following statements about the National Teachers Awards 2026: 1. 13 of the awardees were skill trainers from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the awardees at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg a day before Teachers' Day. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: 13 MSDE skill trainers were among the 82, and the PM met them at 7, LKM on 4 September.
The Tamil daily Dinamalar, on which a commemorative stamp was released in September 2026, was founded in 1951 by whom?
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Correct answer: B тАФ T. V. Ramasubbaiyer
The Vice President recalled the contribution of Dinamalar's founder T. V. Ramasubbaiyer; the paper was founded in 1951.
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 тАФ 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 тАФ 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 тАФ January 2027 тАУ 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 тАФ 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh was declared elected unopposed by acclamation.
What was India's medal tally at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 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 тАФ Turin
The 19th IESO was held in Turin, Italy, from 20 to 27 August 2026.
While congratulating Giorgia Meloni in September 2026, PM Modi referred to which level of IndiaтАУItaly ties?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Special Strategic Partnership
PM Modi said Meloni's friendship has been instrumental in strengthening the IndiaтАУItaly Special Strategic Partnership.
Which legendary actor, known as 'Mahanayak', was remembered by PM Modi on his birth centenary on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Uttam Kumar
PM Modi paid tributes to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary.