CDS Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
What is the theme of the 9th India International Water Week 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Climate Resilient Water Management
The 9th IIWW (22–26 September 2026) is centred on the theme 'Climate Resilient Water Management'.
Who inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week at Bharat Mandapam on 22 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the five-day event organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
By which year does the roadmap presented by Amit Shah at the 3rd ANTF Heads conference aim to uproot the drug trade from India?
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Correct answer: B — 2029
Amit Shah said that with Roadmap 2029, the drug trade will be uprooted from India by 2029.
At the 3rd ANTF Heads conference, Amit Shah said the ANTF should become what?
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Correct answer: C — Anti Narco Mission Command
Amit Shah said the goal should be to make the ANTF an Anti Narco Mission Command.
Consider the following points made at the 3rd National Conference of ANTF Heads: 1. The district will be made the basic unit of the fight against drugs. 2. Nashamukt Mitras will visit 10 lakh schools, colleges and institutions. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both points were made by the Home Minister at the conference.
Which Indian shooter won silver in the men's 10 m air rifle individual event at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: D — Himanshu Dhillon
Himanshu Dhillon won silver behind China's Sheng Lihao; Rudrankksh Patil took bronze.
What was India's total in the men's 10 m air rifle team event at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: C — 1890.1
India totalled 1890.1 for silver; China won with a world-record 1899.0.
Who won gold in the men's 10 m air rifle individual final at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: A — Sheng Lihao
China's Sheng Lihao won gold with 233.0, ahead of Himanshu Dhillon's 231.0.
Consider the following about the men's 10 m air rifle events at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. China won the team gold with a world-record total. 2. Parth Mane qualified for the individual final along with Rudrankksh Patil. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
China won team gold with a world-record 1899.0. Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil made the individual final; Parth Mane finished outside the top eight.
Which body will lead the newly approved Biovigilance Programme of India?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) will play the lead role under the Biovigilance Programme of India.
The Biovigilance Programme of India will monitor adverse events linked to which area?
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Correct answer: B — Organ and tissue transplantation
The programme covers medicines and biological products used in organ and tissue transplantation, including those given to donors and recipients.
As stated in September 2026, what is India's global position in contributions to the WHO patient safety database?
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Correct answer: A — 8th
India has moved from 123rd during 2009–2014 to 8th globally.
Consider the following about the launch on 21 September 2026: 1. The 7th edition of the National Formulary of India was launched at the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week. 2. The National Pharmacovigilance Week is organised by the National Medical Commission. 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 programme was organised by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC).
What was the provisional year-on-year growth of the Index of Core Industries in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 4.8%
The ICI grew 4.8% in August 2026, slightly below July's final 5.0%.
Which core sector recorded the highest year-on-year growth in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Cement
Cement grew 12.5%, ahead of electricity (11.6%), iron ore (5.5%) and steel (3.4%).
What is the base year of the Index of Core Industries whose August 2026 estimates were released on 21 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 2022-23
The ICI now uses 2022-23 as its base year.
Consider the following about the Index of Core Industries for August 2026: 1. Coal and crude oil recorded negative growth. 2. Cumulative growth for April–August 2026 was lower than in the same period of the previous year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Coal, natural gas, crude oil and fertilizers contracted, so statement 1 is correct. Cumulative April–August growth was 4.3%, higher than 2.4% a year earlier, so statement 2 is wrong.
From which date will the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement enter into force?
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Correct answer: D — 20 October 2026
The FTA will enter into force on 20 October 2026, a date chosen to coincide with Dussehra–Vijaya Dashami.
Where was the India–New Zealand FTA signed on 27 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The FTA was signed at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, by Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay.
Under the India–New Zealand FTA, what share of India's exports to New Zealand becomes duty-free from day one?
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Correct answer: B — 100%
Every tariff line covering 100% of India's exports to New Zealand becomes duty-free from entry into force.
Consider the following about the India–New Zealand FTA: 1. New Zealand's Parliament passed the enabling legislation on 16 September 2026. 2. Prime Minister Modi's July 2026 visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Commerce Ministry release of 21 September 2026.
How many km of access-controlled high-speed corridors does the Viksit Bharat 2047 roadmap envisage, as cited by NHAI in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 50,000 km
The roadmap envisages 50,000 km of access-controlled high-speed corridors.
Consider the following about NHAI's guidelines of September 2026: 1. The guidelines cover high-speed access-controlled National Highways other than Expressways. 2. The guidelines apply only to brownfield upgrades of existing highways. 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 guidelines apply to all upcoming 4/6-lane greenfield and brownfield corridors.
Suchika Tariyal won India's first-ever Asian Games medal in which sport at Aichi-Nagoya 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mixed martial arts
Suchika Tariyal won bronze in the women's traditional 60 kg MMA event, India's first Asian Games MMA medal.
Consider the following about Suchika Tariyal's 2026 Asian Games semi-final: 1. The bout was declared a draw after an Indian challenge. 2. The winner was decided on the basis of the fighters' morning weigh-in. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. After the draw, Singapore's Teo Hui Hoon advanced because she was lighter at the morning weigh-in.
The ₹586 crore contract signed by the Ministry of Defence on 21 September 2026 is for Auxiliary Power Units for which platforms?
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Correct answer: C — T-72 and T-90 tanks
The APUs are for the Army's T-72 and T-90 tanks.
The APUs for T-72 and T-90 tanks, contracted in September 2026, were developed under which procurement route?
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Correct answer: A — Make-II
The Ministry said the procurement demonstrates industry-led research and development under Make-II.
Which body organised the international conference 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' whose valedictory session President Murmu addressed on 20 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — National Green Tribunal
The two-day conference was organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi.
As per Power Minister Manohar Lal at the NGT conference in September 2026, non-fossil sources make up roughly what share of India's installed generation capacity?
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Correct answer: B — 55%
Manohar Lal said non-fossil sources account for nearly 55% of installed capacity, after the 50% target was met five years early.
Who is the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal, as per the September 2026 conference release?
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Correct answer: D — Justice Prakash Shrivastava
Justice Prakash Shrivastava, NGT Chairperson, gave the valedictory address; Justice B.V. Nagarathna is a Supreme Court judge.
Consider the following about the conference 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' (September 2026): 1. The conference was organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. President Murmu stressed climate resilience through community-based adaptation rooted in traditional knowledge. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The conference was organised by the National Green Tribunal, not the Environment Ministry.
Which Indian trio won silver in the women's 10m air rifle team event at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: B — Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, Vidarsa K Vinod
Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa K Vinod totalled 1898.0 to win the team silver.
Who won gold in the women's 10m air rifle individual final at the 2026 Asian Games, in which Elavenil Valarivan took silver?
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Correct answer: D — Hinata Taichi (Japan)
Japan's Hinata Taichi won gold with 253.0, 0.6 ahead of Elavenil Valarivan (252.4); Ban Hyojin took bronze.
What was Elavenil Valarivan's score in the women's 10m air rifle individual final at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: A — 252.4
Elavenil Valarivan scored 252.4 for silver; Hinata Taichi won with 253.0 and Ban Hyojin scored 230.4 for bronze.
Consider the following about the women's 10m air rifle events at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. China won the team gold with a world-record score of 1904.2. 2. Sonam Maskar finished sixth in the individual final. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: China set a world record of 1904.2 in the team event, and Sonam Maskar finished sixth in the individual final.
India's first medal of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came in which event?
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Correct answer: A — Women's 10m air rifle team
The women's 10m air rifle team silver on 20 September 2026 was India's first medal of the Games.
As per the Coal Ministry in September 2026, roughly how much is the total estimated cost of Coal India's four coal-to-chemicals projects?
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Correct answer: C — ₹69,346 crore
The four coal-to-chemicals initiatives together account for about ₹69,346 crore.
Talcher Fertilizers Ltd, a Coal India coal-to-chemicals project, is designed to produce which product?
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Correct answer: A — Urea
Talcher Fertilizers has a capacity of 1.27 MMTPA of urea; Bharat Coal Gasification & Chemicals is the ammonium nitrate project.
Coal India's phased Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) pilot is being carried out at which site?
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Correct answer: D — Kasta West Block, Eastern Coalfields
The UCG pilot is at the Kasta West Block of Eastern Coalfields Ltd; Phase I was completed on 31 May 2025.
Consider the following about Coal India's diversification portfolio (September 2026): 1. It includes a 2×800 MW ultra-supercritical expansion at Chandrapura. 2. It includes about 5,500 MW of commissioned solar capacity. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Coal India's commissioned solar capacity is about 550 MW, not 5,500 MW.
Who scored eight goals in India's 19-0 win over Uzbekistan in women's hockey at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: C — Deepika
Deepika scored eight goals; Ishika scored a hat-trick.
Consider the following about India's 19-0 win over Uzbekistan in women's hockey at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. The match was India's Pool B opener. 2. India led 4-0 at half-time. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The match was India's Pool B opener, and India led 8-0 at half-time, not 4-0.
Roughly how many people took part in the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh under the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan on 20 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Over 4 lakh
Over 4 lakh youth and citizens took part at more than 1,000 locations.
The Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in 2026 is planned to run for how long?
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Correct answer: B — 100 weeks
The campaign is titled 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan'.
Consider the following about the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh (20 September 2026): 1. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised it. 2. 'Life Skills Month' is one of the themes of the campaign's first activity cycle. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The Samaroh was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Where did INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrive on 20 September 2026 for the ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity?
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Correct answer: D — Subic Bay, Philippines
The two ships arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 20 September 2026.
INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish went to the Philippines in September 2026 to take part in which activity?
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Correct answer: B — ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity
The ships arrived at Subic Bay to participate in the ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA).
Consider the following: 1. MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. 2. The ADMM-Plus brings together ASEAN member states and eight Plus countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated in the Defence Ministry release on the ADMM-Plus JCA deployment.
Which edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' did Dr Mansukh Mandaviya lead in Nagoya, Japan, on 20 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 91st
Dr Mandaviya led the 91st edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' at Meijō Park, Nagoya.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By how much did India's textile exports grow year-on-year in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 16.1%
Textile exports rose 16.1% to ₹29,776 crore in August 2026. 10.3% is the April–August growth.
Which textile segment recorded the fastest export growth in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Handicrafts (excluding handmade carpets)
Handicrafts excluding handmade carpets grew 41.4% in August 2026, the fastest among segments.
How many coal blocks are offered in the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 25
The 16th round offers 25 blocks — 21 fully explored and four partially explored.
Who launched the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Satish Chandra Dubey
MoS for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey launched the round; Vikram Dev Dutt is Secretary, Ministry of Coal.
Consider the following about the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions: 1. All blocks offered in the round are fully explored. 2. The blocks are spread across five coal-bearing states. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Four of the 25 blocks are partially explored, and the blocks are spread across nine states.