BSSC Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
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.
COFO, whose 28th session was held in Rome in September–October 2026, is a committee of which organisation?
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Correct answer: B — FAO
COFO is the Committee on Forestry of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
As stated by India at COFO 28, what share of India's geographical area is under forest and tree cover?
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Correct answer: C — 25.17%
India's forest and tree cover is 82.74 million hectares, or 25.17% of its geographical area.
Under the Bonn Challenge, India has committed to restore how much degraded and deforested land by 2030?
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Correct answer: B — 26 million ha
India's Bonn Challenge target is 26 million ha by 2030, of which 21.76 million ha are already under restoration.
Consider the following statements made by India at COFO 28: 1. The FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 ranks India 3rd in net annual forest area gain. 2. India has 101 Ramsar sites. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: FRA 2025 ranks India 9th in forest area and 3rd in net annual forest area gain, and India has 101 Ramsar sites.
Whose 42-year-old national record in the women's 400 m hurdles did Vithya Ramraj break at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: D — P.T. Usha
Vithya clocked 54.75 s, breaking P.T. Usha's 55.42 s set at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
Which Indian won the men's javelin silver at the Asian Games 2026 with a personal best of 85.72 m?
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Correct answer: D — Yashvir Singh
Yashvir Singh won silver with 85.72 m (PB); Rohit Yadav took bronze with 84.35 m. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage won gold.
Which country's athlete won the men's javelin gold at the Asian Games 2026, ahead of India's Yashvir Singh?
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Correct answer: D — Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage won gold with 88.55 m in his final throw.
Consider the following statements about India's athletics results on 28 September 2026 at the Asian Games: 1. Gulveer Singh won silver in the men's 1500 m. 2. Avinash Sable successfully defended his 3000 m steeplechase title. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Gulveer won 1500 m silver in 3:36.72. Statement 2 is wrong: defending champion Avinash Sable finished fourth.
Parul Chaudhary won a bronze medal in which event at the Asian Games 2026 on 28 September?
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Correct answer: D — Women's 5000 m
Parul Chaudhary won the women's 5000 m bronze in 15:14.61, a day after her 3000 m steeplechase bronze.
'PRAHAAR', discussed at a conference inaugurated by Amit Shah on 28 September 2026, relates to which area?
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Correct answer: D — Counter-terrorism policy and strategy
The conference was on 'PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy', India's counter-terrorism framework.
Which new portal did Amit Shah launch at the PRAHAAR conference on 28 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Extradition Portal
Shah launched a new Extradition Portal to speed up efforts to bring back fugitives from abroad.
According to the Home Ministry, how many fugitive criminals were brought back to India between 2019 and 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 288
288 fugitive criminals were brought back to India from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026.
Consider the following statements about PRAHAAR (2026): 1. Human Rights is one of its seven pillars. 2. The Shahzad Bhatti network has been declared a terrorist organisation under UAPA. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Human Rights is one of the seven pillars, and the Shahzad Bhatti network was declared a terrorist organisation under UAPA.
According to the Quick Estimate released on 28 September 2026, what was India's IIP growth in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 8.0%
IIP grew 8.0% year-on-year in August 2026, up from 6.7% in July 2026.
Which sector of the IIP contracted in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Mining & Quarrying
Mining & Quarrying fell 5.6%, while Manufacturing (+9.0%), Electricity & Gas Supply (+12.3%) and Water Supply etc. (+6.3%) grew.
What is the base year of the Index of Industrial Production series used in the August 2026 Quick Estimate?
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Correct answer: D — 2022-23
The IIP Quick Estimate for August 2026 uses base 2022-23=100.
Consider the following statements about the IIP Quick Estimate for August 2026: 1. Electricity & Gas Supply recorded the highest sectoral growth. 2. The Quick Estimate of IIP is released on the 12th of every month. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Electricity & Gas Supply grew 12.3%, the highest. Statement 2 is wrong: the Quick Estimate is released on the 28th of every month (or the next working day).
Where was the 14th meeting of the India–UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments held on 28 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
The 14th HLJTFI was held in Mumbai, co-chaired by Piyush Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The UAE co-chair of the India–UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, heads which institution?
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Correct answer: A — Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
Consider the following statements about the India–UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments: 1. It was established in 2013. 2. Its 14th meeting in 2026 was co-chaired by India's Finance Minister. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the HLJTFI was set up in 2013. Statement 2 is wrong: the Indian co-chair was Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
To which date did CBDT extend the ITR due date for AY 2026-27 for persons subject to audit?
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Correct answer: C — 21 November 2026
The due date was extended from 31 October 2026 to 21 November 2026.
Consider the following statements about the CBDT decision of 28 September 2026: 1. The 'specified date' for the tax audit report was extended to 21 October 2026. 2. The extension applies to all individual taxpayers, including non-audit cases. 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 extension applies only to persons subject to audit (Serial No. 2 of the Table below Explanation 2 to Section 139(1)).
The Livestock Insurance Portal launched on 28 September 2026 operates under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — National Livestock Mission
The portal serves the Livestock Insurance activity of the National Livestock Mission (NLM).
Who launched the Livestock Insurance Portal on 28 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh)
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) launched it, with MoS S.P. Singh Baghel present.
Esha Singh won a silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 in which event?
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Correct answer: D — Women's 25 m pistol
Esha Singh won silver in the women's 25 m pistol individual event on 28 September 2026.
Pinkcy Balhara won a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 in which sport?
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Correct answer: A — Kurash
Pinkcy Balhara won bronze in the women's 78 kg kurash event.
Along with Gaganyaan, which mission did Jitendra Singh cite as creating new opportunities for India–France space partnership in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — TRISHNA
Jitendra Singh said TRISHNA, Gaganyaan and India's 400+ space start-ups create new opportunities for the India–France partnership.
The year 2026 has been designated as the India–France Year of what?
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Correct answer: B — Innovation
Jitendra Singh said the 2026 India–France Year of Innovation opens new avenues for scientific and technological cooperation.
Who will chair the Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) announced by the Ministry of Steel in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Secretary, Ministry of Steel
The SISC will be headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Steel, as Chairman.
Consider the following statements about the Steel Industry Safety Council (2026): 1. It will be supported by a Steel Industry Safety Directorate (SISD). 2. Representatives of PESO and NDMA will be part of the Council. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the SISD will provide technical support, and the Council includes representatives of DGMS, PESO and NDMA.
KAZIND is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
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Correct answer: D — Kazakhstan
KAZIND is the India–Kazakhstan joint military exercise; its 9th edition is at Oskemen, Kazakhstan.
The Indian contingent for KAZIND-2026 is drawn mainly from a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: A — Garhwal Rifles
The 60-member Indian contingent is drawn mainly from a battalion of the Garhwal Rifles, along with IAF personnel.
Consider the following statements about Exercise KAZIND-2026: 1. It is the ninth edition of the exercise. 2. It is being held at Oskemen in Kazakhstan. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: KAZIND-2026 is the ninth edition and is held at Oskemen, Kazakhstan, from 28 September to 11 October 2026.
The FASTag Annual Pass, which crossed one crore passes in September 2026, was launched on which date?
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Correct answer: A — 15 August 2025
The FASTag Annual Pass was launched on 15 August 2025.
The FASTag Annual Pass is valid for one year or how many toll plaza crossings, whichever is earlier?
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Correct answer: C — 200
A one-time fee of ₹3,075 gives one year's validity or 200 toll plaza crossings.
Where was the 46th Chess Olympiad (2026) held?
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Correct answer: B — Samarkand
The 46th Chess Olympiad was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, ending on 27 September 2026.
Which country won the Open section gold at the 46th Chess Olympiad in 2026, ahead of India?
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Correct answer: A — Uzbekistan
Hosts Uzbekistan won gold — their second Olympiad title after Chennai 2022. India took silver and Germany bronze.
Which Indian player won the individual gold medal on board five in the Women's section of the 46th Chess Olympiad?
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Correct answer: C — B. Savitha Shri
B. Savitha Shri won the board-five individual gold in the Women's section.
Consider the following statements about the 46th Chess Olympiad (2026): 1. India's women's team won silver. 2. India's Open team won its final-round match against Hungary. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: India's women won bronze (China gold, Kazakhstan silver), and the Open team drew 2–2 with Hungary.
In which event did Sarvesh Kushare win India's first-ever silver at the Asian Games in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Men's high jump
Sarvesh Kushare won men's high jump silver with 2.25 m — India's first silver in the event and first medal in it since 1970.
Before Sarvesh Kushare in 2026, who won India's last Asian Games medal in the men's high jump (bronze, Bangkok 1970)?
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Correct answer: A — Bhim Singh
Bhim Singh won bronze at Bangkok 1970; Sarvesh Kushare's 2026 silver ended a 56-year wait.
What time did Parul Chaudhary clock to win the women's 3000 m steeplechase bronze in a national record at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 9:08.67
Parul clocked 9:08.67, breaking her national record of 9:12.46. Winfred Yavi of Bahrain won in 9:04.36.
Tejaswin Shankar won a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 in which event?
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Correct answer: B — Men's decathlon
Tejaswin Shankar won decathlon bronze with 7,934 points; Japan's Yuma Maruyama took gold.
Consider the following statements about India's athletics results on 27 September 2026: 1. Ancy Sojan won the women's long jump gold. 2. Harita Bhadra won bronze in the women's 200 m. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Ancy Sojan won silver after China's Huang Yingying overtook her on the final attempt. Statement 2 is correct: Harita Bhadra won 200 m bronze in 23.20 s.
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 — 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 — 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 — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the PM.
Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh both lost their Asian Games 2026 squash singles finals to players from which country?
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Correct answer: C — Malaysia
Abhay lost to Ng Eain Yow and Anahat to Sivasangari Subramaniam, both of Malaysia.
Who became the first Indian woman to reach a squash singles final at the Asian Games, in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Anahat Singh
Anahat Singh, 18, reached the final and won silver, bettering the earlier bronzes of Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa.
Consider the following statements: 1. Squash will make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028. 2. Ng Eain Yow dropped one game on his way to the Asian Games 2026 men's singles title. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Ng Eain Yow retained his title without dropping a game.
The 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was held on 28 September 2026 in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Doha
The 11th AIIB Annual Meeting was held in Doha, Qatar; Nirmala Sitharaman attended as India's Governor.
According to the Ministry of Finance, what is India's position among shareholders of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?
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Correct answer: B — Second largest
India is the second largest shareholder of the AIIB.
How many Lalit Kala Akademi Awards were announced at the 65th National Exhibition of Art in September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 20
The second-tier jury selected 20 artworks by 20 artists for the Lalit Kala Akademi Awards.
Consider the following statements about the 65th National Exhibition of Art (2026): 1. It received 6,175 artworks from artists of 27 States and Union Territories. 2. All entries received were displayed at the exhibition. 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 first-tier jury selected 270 artworks for the exhibition.
Sawan Barwal won a historic silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 in which event?
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Correct answer: A — Men's marathon
Sawan Barwal won men's marathon silver in a national record 2:11:37.
What national record time did Sawan Barwal clock in the Asian Games 2026 marathon?
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Correct answer: C — 2:11:37
He clocked 2:11:37, improving by 21 seconds his own record of 2:11:58 set in Rotterdam in April 2026.
Before Sawan Barwal's silver in 2026, in which year had India last won an Asian Games medal in the men's marathon?
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Correct answer: D — 1982
India's previous Asian Games marathon medal was a bronze at the 1982 New Delhi Games, so Barwal ended a 44-year wait.
Consider the following statements about India's athletics medals on 26 September 2026: 1. Tajinderpal Singh Toor won his third consecutive Asian Games shot put gold. 2. Prachi Choudhary won bronze in the women's 400 m in 53.21 s. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Toor, gold medallist in 2018 and 2022, won silver with 20.64 m. Statement 2 is correct.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor's Asian Games record of 20.75 m (2018) was broken in 2026 by the shot put gold medallist from which country?
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Correct answer: C — Iran
Iran's Mohammadreza Tayebise won gold with 20.81 m, a new Games record; Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Tolu took bronze.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams both beat which country in the Asian Games 2026 finals?
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Correct answer: D — Iran
Both finals were against Iran: the women won 37-34 and the men 40-34.
The 2026 title was which Asian Games gold for India's men's kabaddi team?
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Correct answer: A — Ninth
It was India's ninth men's kabaddi gold in ten editions; the only miss was Jakarta 2018.
Consider the following statements about Asian Games kabaddi: 1. India's women beat Iran 37-34 in the 2026 final. 2. Iran won the men's kabaddi title at Jakarta 2018. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The women won 37-34 in 2026, and Iran won the 2018 men's title — the only edition India's men have not won.
In September 2026 CSIR-NIScPR launched popular science magazines in five Indian languages to mark which occasion?
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Correct answer: C — CSIR's 85th Foundation Day
The magazines were launched on the 85th Foundation Day of CSIR.
Which of the following languages was NOT among the five in which CSIR-NIScPR launched new science magazines in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Kannada
The five languages were Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali and Assamese; Kannada was not included.
Under the ECI decision of 26 September 2026, who will visit the homes of persons issued notices during the SIR to collect their documents?
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Correct answer: A — Booth Level Officers (BLOs)
BLOs will collect documents at home and upload them on ECINET for the ERO's decision.
The committee set up by the ECI on 26 September 2026 to review ECINET will be headed by whom?
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Correct answer: D — A Senior Deputy Election Commissioner
It is headed by a Senior Deputy Election Commissioner and includes an independent expert from an IIT/IIIT.
Consider the following statements about the ECI decisions of 26 September 2026: 1. Every person issued a notice during the SIR must appear in person for a hearing at the ERO office. 2. The declaration attached to Form 6 for SIR has been upheld by the Supreme Court. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: such persons need not be called for hearing; hearings happen only in exceptional cases, preferably online. Statement 2 is correct.
Gulveer Singh won a silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 in which event?
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Correct answer: B — Men's 10,000 m
Gulveer Singh won men's 10,000 m silver in 28:29.38, improving on his Hangzhou 2023 bronze.
Baranica Elangovan won India's first-ever Asian Games medal in which event in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Women's pole vault
She cleared 4.15 m to share pole vault bronze with Kazakhstan's Polina Ivanova — India's first Asian Games medal in the event.
Consider the following statements about India's athletics medals on 25 September 2026: 1. Gulveer Singh had won a bronze in the same event at Hangzhou 2023. 2. Manpreet Kaur won silver in the women's shot put. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Manpreet Kaur won bronze with 17.17 m behind two Chinese throwers.
The men's 10,000 m gold at the Asian Games 2026, in which Gulveer Singh took silver, was won by an athlete from which country?
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Correct answer: C — Bahrain
Bahrain's Birhanu Balew won gold; another Bahraini, Albert Kiptoo, took bronze.
Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet won gold at the Asian Games 2026 in which event?
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Correct answer: A — 10m air pistol mixed team
They won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold with an Asian record 484.6.
What Asian record score did Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet shoot in the final?
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Correct answer: C — 484.6
They shot 484.6, beating the previous Asian record of 481.3 held by Uzbekistan; South Korea scored 478.0.
Which country won silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games 2026, behind India?
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Correct answer: D — South Korea
South Korea took silver with 478.0 and Iran bronze with 415.8.
Consider the following statements about India's shooting medals on 25 September 2026: 1. The previous Asian record in the 10m air pistol mixed team event was held by Uzbekistan. 2. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar and Rudrankksh Patil won silver in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions team event. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Uzbekistan's 481.3 was the previous Asian record, and the men's 50m rifle 3P team won silver.
Which launch vehicle will Agnikul Cosmos develop with ₹200 crore support from TDB-DST under the RDI Fund?
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Correct answer: B — Agnibaan RLV
The ₹200 crore support is for the fully reusable Agnibaan RLV.
Through which instrument will TDB provide the ₹200 crore support to Agnikul Cosmos?
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Correct answer: D — Optionally Convertible Debentures
The financial support will be provided through Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs).
Consider the following statements about the TDB-Agnikul agreement of 25 September 2026: 1. The project aims to take the technology from TRL-4 and above to TRL-8. 2. Agnikul Cosmos is headquartered in Bengaluru. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
What does the Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) Platform launched by TRAI on 25 September 2026 rate?
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Correct answer: C — Properties for digital connectivity
The DCR Platform handles the rating of properties (buildings) for digital connectivity and lets consumers view the ratings.
The TRAI regulations on rating of properties for digital connectivity, implemented through the DCR Platform, were originally issued in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2024
They are the TRAI (Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity) Regulations, 2024, amended in 2026.
Which cycle of the Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Tiger Reserves (MEE-TR) was launched in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 6th
The inception workshop on 25 September 2026 marked the start of the 6th cycle, covering all 58 tiger reserves.
Which new separate evaluation criterion will MEE-TR 2026 introduce for tiger reserves?
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Correct answer: A — Solid Waste Management
MEE-TR 2026 introduces 'Solid Waste Management' as a separate evaluation criterion.
Where was the 23rd ADMM-Plus Experts' Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity (21–25 September 2026) held?
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Correct answer: D — Subic Bay, Philippines
It was held at Subic Bay, hosted by the Philippine Navy and co-chaired by Japan.
Which Indian Navy ships took part in the 23rd ADMM-Plus EWG-MS Joint Cooperation Activity in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
Stealth frigate INS Sahyadri and missile corvette INS Kulish participated.