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Delhi Police Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months

Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.

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MHA declares Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA
Q1

Under which law did the MHA declare the Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation on 16 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

The network was declared a terrorist organisation under the UAPA.

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following about the Shahzad Bhatti Network, as stated by Amit Shah: 1. It is involved in cross-border smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics. 2. It published hateful digital content targeting India's democratic structure and communal harmony. 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 Home Minister.

Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth begins official visit to Russia (16–18 September)
Q3

Which country did Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth visit from 16 to 18 September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Russia

General Dhiraj Seth was on an official visit to Russia from 16 to 18 September 2026.

Q4 Advanced

Which military academy was General Dhiraj Seth scheduled to visit in Saint Petersburg during his Russia visit?

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Correct answer: B — Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy

He was to visit the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy in Saint Petersburg.

DGFT exempts export consignments up to ₹3 lakh from RCMC requirement
Q5

Up to what FOB value are export consignments exempted from the RCMC requirement under the September 2026 change?

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Correct answer: D — ₹3 lakh

Export consignments with FOB value up to ₹3 lakh no longer need an RCMC or Certificate of Registration.

Q6 Advanced

Which paragraph of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 did the DGFT amend to bring in the RCMC exemption?

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Correct answer: C — Para 2.57

The DGFT amended Para 2.57 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023.

NITI Aayog launches second edition of India Electric Mobility Index
Q7 Advanced

According to the second India Electric Mobility Index launch, how many of India's 36 States and UTs have notified EV policies?

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Correct answer: B — 29

29 of the 36 States and UTs have notified EV policies.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following from the launch of the second India Electric Mobility Index: 1. The median State score fell from 40 to 36 over the past year. 2. India imports about half of its crude oil requirement. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct. The median score rose from 36 to 40, and India imports nearly 89% of its crude oil needs.

Government reconstitutes Central Board of Film Certification with 18 members
Q9

How many members does the Central Board of Film Certification have after its reconstitution on 16 September 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 18

The reconstituted CBFC has 18 members.

Q10 Advanced

Under which Act was the CBFC reconstituted in September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Cinematograph Act, 1952

The CBFC was reconstituted under Section 3(1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952.

PLFS August 2026: LFPR rises to 55.6%, unemployment rate steady at 5.0%
Q11

What was India's overall unemployment rate (15+ years) in August 2026 as per the PLFS monthly bulletin?

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Correct answer: D — 5.0%

The overall unemployment rate remained stable at 5.0%; 4.1% was the rural rate.

Q12 Advanced

What was the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (15+ years) in August 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 55.6%

Overall LFPR rose to 55.6%. 52.8% is the WPR, 58.2% the rural LFPR and 34.8% the female LFPR.

Q13 Advanced

What was the female Labour Force Participation Rate (15+ years) in August 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 34.8%

Female LFPR was 34.8%, up 1.1 percentage points from August 2025.

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following about the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS): 1. It is conducted by the Reserve Bank of India. 2. Its methodology was modified from January 2025 to provide monthly and quarterly estimates. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. PLFS is conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI.

Finance Ministry: UPI stays free for all person-to-person payments and 96% of merchant payments
Q15

Above what value will MDR apply to specified UPI merchant transactions under the new framework?

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Correct answer: D — ₹2,000

MDR applies only to specified merchant transactions above ₹2,000; payments up to ₹2,000 stay free.

Q16 Advanced

Under which Act was the new UPI framework introduced, according to the Finance Ministry?

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Correct answer: B — Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007

The framework was introduced under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, after deliberations by the UPI Steering Committee.

Rajnath Singh unveils MSME and start-up initiatives at DRDO-industry meet 'VIMARSH'
Q17

What is the name of the DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet held in New Delhi on 15 September 2026?

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Correct answer: C — VIMARSH

Rajnath Singh unveiled the initiatives at 'VIMARSH', the DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet.

Q18 Advanced

What new framework did Rajnath Singh launch at VIMARSH for DRDO's licensee industries?

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Correct answer: B — A framework for sharing DRDO software source codes

A standardised, secure framework for sharing DRDO-developed software source codes with licensee industries was launched.

India's total exports reach US$ 399.27 billion in April–August 2026, up 15.55%
Q19

What were India's estimated total exports (merchandise and services) in April–August 2026-27?

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Correct answer: C — US$ 399.27 billion

Total exports were estimated at US$ 399.27 billion, up 15.55%. US$ 215.91 billion is merchandise only; US$ 459.65 billion is total imports.

Q20 Advanced

Which merchandise export category grew the fastest in August 2026, by 89.82%?

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Correct answer: A — Electronic goods

Electronic goods exports rose 89.82% from US$ 2.93 billion to US$ 5.55 billion.

Q21 Advanced

What were India's merchandise exports in August 2026?

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Correct answer: D — US$ 43.81 billion

Merchandise exports were US$ 43.81 billion in August 2026; US$ 82.68 billion is total (goods + services) exports.

CCPA imposes ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido for misleading tipping prompts and dark patterns
Q22

How much penalty did the CCPA impose on Rapido in September 2026 for misleading tipping prompts?

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Correct answer: B — ₹10 lakh

The CCPA imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Roppen Transportation Services, which runs Rapido.

Q23 Advanced

Which two dark patterns did the CCPA find in Rapido's ride-booking interface?

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Correct answer: D — Confirm Shaming and Interface Interference

The CCPA held that Rapido's prompts amounted to Confirm Shaming and Interface Interference.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following about the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023: 1. They list 13 specified dark patterns. 2. They were issued by the CCPA under Section 18 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The CCPA issued the guidelines on 30 November 2023 under Section 18, listing 13 dark patterns.

India's largest-ever 70-member team flagged off for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Q25

Where is the 48th WorldSkills Competition being held in September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Shanghai

The 48th WorldSkills Competition is in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.

Q26 Advanced

How many competitors are in India's contingent for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 70

India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors will compete in 63 skill categories.

Retail inflation rises to 4.82% in August 2026 on the new CPI series (base 2024=100)
Q27

What was India's year-on-year retail inflation (CPI, provisional) for August 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 4.82%

All-India CPI inflation for August 2026 was 4.82% (provisional), up from 4.45% in July.

Q28 Advanced

What is the base year of the Consumer Price Index series used for the August 2026 inflation data?

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Correct answer: B — 2024=100

The CPI is now compiled on base year 2024=100.

Q29 Advanced

What was food inflation measured by the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) in August 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 5.95%

CFPI inflation was 5.95% in August 2026 (rural 6.13%, urban 5.64%), against 5.52% in July.

Q30 Advanced

Consider the following about the CPI release for August 2026: 1. Urban inflation was higher than rural inflation. 2. The CPI for August 2026 is compiled on base year 2012=100. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct. Rural inflation (5.23%) was higher than urban (4.31%), and the CPI released by the NSO, MoSPI, is now compiled on base year 2024=100.

India and MERCOSUR sign protocol on electronic certificates of origin and launch talks to expand their trade pact
Q31

What does the First Additional Protocol to the India–MERCOSUR PTA, signed on 14 September 2026, provide for?

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Correct answer: C — Acceptance of electronic Certificates of Origin

The protocol gives electronic Certificates of Origin the same legal validity as paper ones.

Q32 Advanced

Which country held the Pro Tempore Presidency of MERCOSUR when India and MERCOSUR announced talks to expand their PTA in September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Uruguay

Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin acted in the exercise of MERCOSUR's Pro Tempore Presidency.

Q33 Advanced

The First Additional Protocol to the India–MERCOSUR PTA amends a provision in which part of the agreement?

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Correct answer: B — Annex III — Rules of Origin

It amends Article 16 of Annex III (Rules of Origin).

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following about the India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement: 1. It was signed in 2004 and entered into force in 2009. 2. Under it, India gives tariff concessions on more tariff lines than MERCOSUR does. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The PTA was signed on 25 January 2004 and entered into force on 1 June 2009. India offers concessions on 450 tariff lines and MERCOSUR on 452, so MERCOSUR covers slightly more.

WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August 2026 as fuel and power prices climb
Q35

What was India's WPI-based wholesale inflation for August 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 9.92%

WPI inflation for August 2026 was 9.92%, up from 9.78% in July.

Q36 Advanced

Consider the following about WPI data for August 2026: 1. The WPI series now uses 2022-23 as its base year. 2. The WPI Food Index has a weight of 24.99%. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The WPI uses base year 2022-23, and the Food Index (food articles plus manufactured food products) has a weight of 24.99%.

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached 34.54 crore citizens, says Social Justice Ministry
Q37

How many citizens has the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reached, according to the Social Justice Ministry on 14 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 34.54 crore

The NMBA has reached 34.54 crore citizens, including over 13.70 crore youth and 10.64 crore women.

Q38 Advanced

Under which plan does the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment give financial assistance to States for drug demand reduction?

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Correct answer: A — NAPDDR

Financial assistance to States and UTs is given under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR).

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following about the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA): 1. It was launched on 15 August 2020 in 272 districts identified as most vulnerable. 2. It has been implemented in all districts of the country since 15 August 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The NMBA began on 15 August 2020 in 272 most vulnerable districts and was extended to all districts from 15 August 2023.

India's junior men and women both win the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026 in China
Q40

Which team did India's junior men beat 4-1 in the final of the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Korea

India's junior men beat Korea 4-1 in the final in Moqi, China, on 13 September 2026.

Q41 Advanced

Who scored the only goal of the women's final as India beat China 1-0 at the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Sanika Chandrakant Mane

Sanika Chandrakant Mane scored in the 17th minute to give India a 1-0 win and a third straight title.

Q42 Advanced

With the 2026 win, how many men's Junior Asia Cup hockey titles has India won?

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Correct answer: B — Six

It was a record sixth title, after 2004, 2008, 2015, 2023 and 2024.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following about the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026: 1. India's junior women completed a hat-trick of titles. 2. By winning, both Indian teams qualified for the FIH Junior World Cups. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The women won their third straight title, and the Asia Cup wins earned both Indian teams places at next year's FIH Junior World Cups.

India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title
Q44

Which team did India beat in the final to win the Women's Asia Cup 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Sri Lanka

India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai on 13 September 2026.

Q45 Advanced

How many Women's Asia Cup titles has India won after the 2026 triumph?

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Correct answer: D — Eight

The 2026 win was India's record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title.

Q46 Advanced

Which Indian bowler took four wickets for 20 runs in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final?

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Correct answer: B — Shree Charani

Shree Charani took 4/20 and Deepti Sharma 3/19 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following about the Women's Asia Cup: 1. India won the 2026 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 2. India also won the previous (2024) edition, beating Sri Lanka in the final at Dambulla. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. India won the 2026 final in Dubai, but Sri Lanka had beaten India in the 2024 final at Dambulla.

India–CEPI partnership enters a new phase focused on next-generation vaccines
Q48 Advanced

What is GEMCOVAC-19, cited as an outcome of the Ind-CEPI mission?

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Correct answer: D — India's first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

GEMCOVAC-19 is India's first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and received Emergency Use Authorisation.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following about India and CEPI: 1. India is a founding member of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). 2. The Ind-CEPI mission is implemented by ICMR and the Serum Institute of India. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. India is a founding member of CEPI; the Ind-CEPI mission is implemented by BRIC-THSTI and BIRAC under the Department of Biotechnology.

PM Modi and President Xi Jinping hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit
Q50

Where did PM Modi and President Xi Jinping hold their previous meeting before their talks in New Delhi on 12 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Tianjin

The leaders welcomed progress in ties since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025.

Q51 Advanced

What are the 'three mutuals' that PM Modi said should guide India–China relations?

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Correct answer: B — Mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, mutual interest

Modi said both sides must be guided by mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest.

Q52 Advanced

According to PM Modi at his meeting with President Xi on 12 September 2026, what is the essential basis for the continued development of India–China relations?

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Correct answer: A — Peace and tranquillity in the border areas

Modi said peace and tranquillity in the border areas remains an essential basis for bilateral relations.

Q53 Advanced

Consider the following about the Modi–Xi meeting of 12 September 2026: 1. The two leaders agreed that differences should not become disputes. 2. The meeting was held during a state visit to China by PM Modi. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The leaders agreed differences should not become disputes; the meeting took place in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit hosted by India.

BRICS leaders adopt the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit chaired by India
Q54

What was the theme of the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi in September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability

The summit and India's 2026 Chairship ran under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.

Q55 Advanced

Which country will chair BRICS in 2027 and host the 19th BRICS Summit?

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Correct answer: D — China

China will hold the BRICS Chairship in 2027 and host the 19th summit.

Q56 Advanced

The commemorative postage stamps released at the 18th BRICS Summit marked which milestone?

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Correct answer: C — Two decades of BRICS cooperation, 2006–2026

Two stamps titled 'BRICS: Two Decades of Cooperation, 2006–2026' were released on 12 September 2026.

Q57 Advanced

Which new mechanism did Prime Minister Modi propose at the BRICS session on 12 September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — A Seafarers Emergency Support Network

Modi said seafarers often lack support in crises and proposed a Seafarers Emergency Support Network.

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following about the BRICS New Delhi Declaration (2026): 1. It condemns the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025. 2. It welcomes a sub-working group on a BRICS Integrated Early Warning System for mass infectious diseases. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The declaration condemns the 22 April 2025 attack that killed 26 people and welcomes a sub-working group to advance the BRICS Integrated Early Warning System.

Dryland Congress 2026 ends in New Delhi with the Delhi Declaration on Drylands
Q59

Which document was adopted at the end of the Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi?

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Correct answer: A — Delhi Declaration on Drylands (3D)

The Congress ended with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Drylands (3D).

Q60 Advanced

Which two institutions jointly organised the Dryland Congress 2026?

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Correct answer: C — ICAR and ICRISAT

The Dryland Congress 2026 was jointly organised by ICAR and ICRISAT.

Q61 Advanced

Consider the following about the Dryland Congress 2026: 1. Its final day coincided with the United Nations Day for South–South Cooperation. 2. It was held under the theme 'Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South–South Cooperation'. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The closing day on 12 September coincided with the UN Day for South–South Cooperation, and the theme was 'Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South–South Cooperation'.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian meets President Droupadi Murmu on his first visit to India
Q62

Which foreign leader called on President Droupadi Murmu on 12 September 2026 during his first visit to India?

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Correct answer: D — President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on his first visit to India.

Q63 Advanced

For what did President Murmu express appreciation to Iran's President during their meeting on 12 September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Support extended by Iran during India's BRICS presidency

President Murmu appreciated the support extended by Iran during India's BRICS presidency.

India–Malaysia naval exercise Samudra Laksamana concludes at Lumut
Q64

Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which country?

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Correct answer: D — Malaysia

Samudra Laksamana is held between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy.

Q65 Advanced

Which Indian Navy ship took part in the 4th edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana at Lumut in September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — INS Mysore

INS Mysore took part from 9 to 12 September 2026 at Lumut, Malaysia.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following about Exercise Samudra Laksamana: 1. The 3rd edition was held at and off Visakhapatnam in 2024. 2. The Malaysian ship KD Lekir took part in both the 3rd and the 4th editions. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The 3rd edition (28 Feb – 2 Mar 2024) was at and off Visakhapatnam with INS Kiltan and KD Lekir, and KD Lekir also exercised with INS Mysore in the 4th edition at Lumut.

PM Modi meets Russian President Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit; both visit INNOPROM India
Q67

INNOPROM India, held for the first time in India from 9 to 11 September 2026, is an industrial exhibition of which country?

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Correct answer: D — Russia

INNOPROM India is Russia's International Industrial Exhibition; PM Modi and President Putin visited it on 11 September 2026.

Q68 Advanced

Before their meeting in New Delhi on 11 September 2026, where had PM Modi and President Putin met earlier in 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Bishkek, at the 26th SCO Summit

The two leaders had met in Bishkek on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit on 31 August 2026.

Q69 Advanced

President Putin invited PM Modi to Russia for which edition of the India–Russia Annual Summit?

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Correct answer: D — 24th

Putin invited Modi to visit Russia for the 24th India–Russia Annual Summit; dates are to be fixed through diplomatic channels.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following about the Modi–Putin meeting of 11 September 2026: 1. It was the first meeting between the two leaders in 2026. 2. The leaders agreed to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only statement 2 is correct. It was their second meeting of 2026 — they had met in Bishkek on 31 August — and they agreed to strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.

India crosses 80 lakh HPV vaccine doses under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign
Q71

Under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign launched in February 2026, which group receives the free single-dose HPV vaccine?

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Correct answer: B — 14-year-old girls

The campaign offers a voluntary, free, single-dose HPV vaccine to 14-year-old girls with parental consent.

Q72 Advanced

Which State leads in the number of girls vaccinated under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign, with more than 22 lakh?

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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh leads with more than 22 lakh adolescent girls vaccinated.

Q73 Advanced

Which of the following groups of States had achieved 100% coverage of their target group under the HPV campaign as of 11 September 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram

Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram reached 100%; Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Assam crossed 90%.

Q74 Advanced

Consider the following about the National HPV Vaccination Campaign: 1. The vaccine is given free of cost at government health facilities with parental consent. 2. The campaign was launched in February 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The vaccine is free and voluntary with parental consent; the campaign was launched by PM Modi in February 2026, not 2025.

PM Modi addresses the BRICS Business Forum 2026, the largest-ever edition, in New Delhi
Q75

According to PM Modi at the BRICS Business Forum 2026, BRICS together with its partners now forms a family of how many countries?

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Correct answer: D — 21

Modi said BRICS began in 2006 with four countries and, including partners, is now a family of 21 countries.

Q76 Advanced

As cited by PM Modi at the BRICS Business Forum 2026, BRICS countries account for about what share of global GDP?

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Correct answer: C — 40%

Modi said BRICS countries represent 50% of world population, 40% of global GDP and more than 25% of global trade.

Q77 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at the BRICS Business Forum 2026: 1. BRICS was launched in 2006 with four countries. 2. Since then, the combined GDP of BRICS countries has grown about 4.5 times, against about 2.5 times for global GDP. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Modi said the group began in 2006 with four countries and that BRICS GDP grew about 4.5 times while global GDP grew about 2.5 times.

Centre amends Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules to curb misleading search results, fake discounts and dark patterns
Q78

From which date will the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 come into force?

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Correct answer: D — 1 January 2027

The amended rules notified on 10 September 2026 take effect from 1 January 2027.

Q79 Advanced

Under the amended e-commerce rules of 2026, how is the 'prior price' shown alongside a discounted price defined?

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Correct answer: C — The lowest price offered during the 30 days before the discount

The 'prior price' is the lowest price at which the goods or services were offered in the 30 days before the price reduction was announced.

Q80 Advanced

About what share of the grievances received by the National Consumer Helpline in 2025 related to the e-commerce sector?

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Correct answer: B — About 29%

Of 17,71,622 grievances in 2025, 5,11,196 — around 29% — related to e-commerce.

Q81 Advanced

Consider the following about the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026: 1. E-commerce entities must undertake a yearly self-audit for compliance with the Dark Patterns Guidelines, 2023. 2. Disclosure of country of origin has been made optional for imported goods. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. Entities must self-audit yearly and display a compliance certificate; importer details and country of origin must be disclosed for imported goods.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Operational Guidelines for DILRMP 3.0 with a GIS-based 'Land Stack' and Bhu-Aadhaar
Q82

How many digits does the Bhu-Aadhaar (ULPIN) to be assigned to every land parcel under DILRMP 3.0 have?

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Correct answer: D — 14

DILRMP 3.0 assigns a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (Bhu-Aadhaar) to every land parcel.

Q83 Advanced

What is the outlay of DILRMP 3.0 for the period 2026–2031?

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Correct answer: A — ₹565.50 crore

DILRMP 3.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of ₹565.50 crore for 2026–2031.

Q84 Advanced

Under DILRMP 3.0, high-footfall Sub-Registrar Offices will be upgraded into 'Registration Seva Kendras' modelled on which existing service?

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Correct answer: D — Passport Seva Kendras

75 high-footfall Sub-Registrar Offices will become Registration Seva Kendras inspired by Passport Seva Kendras.

Q85 Advanced

Consider the following about DILRMP 3.0: 1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with 60:40 cost sharing between the Centre and States. 2. It will accelerate the NAKSHA pilot for GIS-based urban land records. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only statement 2 is correct. DILRMP 3.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% central funding, and it accelerates the NAKSHA urban land mapping pilot.

Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 notified to come into force from 1 October 2026
Q86

The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 replaces a law originally enacted in which year?

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Correct answer: D — 1891

The 2026 Act replaces the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891.

Q87 Advanced

From which date will the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 come into force?

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Correct answer: D — 1 October 2026

A notification dated 10 September 2026 appointed 1 October 2026 as the commencement date; the Act got assent on 13 August 2026.

Q88 Advanced

Under the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, what must a court record before summoning bank officials in a case where the bank is not a party?

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Correct answer: B — A 'special cause' in writing

The Act requires the court to record a 'special cause' in writing for such summoning.

Q89 Advanced

Consider the following about the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026: 1. It recognises banking records maintained in electronic, digital and cloud-based forms. 2. The Central Government may extend its provisions to specified financial sector entities. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The Act is technology-neutral, covering physical, electronic, digital, virtual and cloud-based records, and the Centre may extend it to specified financial sector entities.

PM Modi addresses the first International Space Summit in Paris via video conference
Q90

In which city was the first International Space Summit, addressed by PM Modi on 10 September 2026, held?

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Correct answer: D — Paris

The summit was held in Paris at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron; PM Modi joined via video conference.

Q91 Advanced

According to PM Modi at the International Space Summit, Indian rockets have launched more than 430 payloads from how many countries?

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Correct answer: C — 34

Modi said more than 430 payloads from 34 countries have been launched on Indian rockets.

Q92 Advanced

PM Modi recalled that France has been India's space partner since the start of India's space programme at which place in the 1960s?

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Correct answer: D — Thumba

Modi said France has been a trusted partner since the inception of the Indian space programme at Thumba in the 1960s.

Q93 Advanced

Consider the following statements from PM Modi's address at the International Space Summit (2026): 1. Chandrayaan-3 made India the first nation to land near the lunar south pole. 2. PM Modi attended the summit in person in Paris. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. Modi cited Chandrayaan-3's south-pole landing, but he addressed the summit via video conference.