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DSSSB Current Affairs Quiz

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

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ISRO's GSLV-F17 launches EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit
Q1 Advanced

EOS-05, launched by ISRO in September 2026, is India's first imaging satellite from which orbit?

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Correct answer: A — Geosynchronous orbit

The PM described EOS-05 as India's first-ever imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.

Q2

Which launch vehicle carried ISRO's EOS-05 satellite?

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Correct answer: C — GSLV-F17

EOS-05 was launched on GSLV-F17.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission: 1. GSLV-F17 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota. 2. GSLV-F17 placed EOS-05 directly into its final geostationary orbit, without a transfer orbit. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: GSLV-F17 placed EOS-05 into a sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit (sub-GTO), and ISRO then raised the orbit through manoeuvres.

India wins best-ever 9 medals at 19th International Earth Science Olympiad
Q4 Advanced

What was India's medal tally at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze

India won a best-ever 9 medals: 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze.

Q5

The 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (August 2026) was held in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Turin

The 19th IESO was held in Turin, Italy, from 20 to 27 August 2026.

Rajnath Singh releases 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document
Q6

The 'RAKSHA' document released by Rajnath Singh on 3 September 2026 deals with which subject?

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Correct answer: D — Defence diplomacy

RAKSHA is a document on defence diplomacy outlining India's roadmap for global defence partnerships.

Q7 Advanced

The 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document outlines India's roadmap for what time horizon?

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Correct answer: A — Next 10 years

The framework sets out India's strategic roadmap for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.

Q8 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT listed among the key pillars of the 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document?

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Correct answer: A — Nuclear doctrine revision

The pillars are strategic partnerships, capacity building, indigenous exports and maritime security; no nuclear doctrine pillar is mentioned.

Q9 Advanced

Under the maritime security pillar of 'RAKSHA', India's role in the Indian Ocean Region is described as what?

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Correct answer: B — Net Security Provider and First Responder

The document aims at strengthening India's role as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the IOR.

India and Belgium issue joint statement during PM Bart De Wever's visit
Q10 Advanced

According to the India–Belgium Joint Statement of September 2026, how many Indian soldiers made the supreme sacrifice in Flanders Fields during the First World War?

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Correct answer: A — More than 9,000

The leaders recalled the supreme sacrifice of more than 9,000 Indian soldiers in Flanders Fields during the First World War.

Q11 Advanced

Where and when was the inaugural India–Belgium Strategic Dialogue held?

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Correct answer: C — Brussels, 15 July 2026

The inaugural Strategic Dialogue was held in Brussels on 15 July 2026, co-chaired by India's EAM and Belgium's Deputy PM and Foreign Minister.

Q12

Who is Belgium's Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade, who held talks with Rajnath Singh on 3 September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Theo Francken

Rajnath Singh met Belgium's Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade Theo Francken in New Delhi.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India–Belgium relations as per the September 2026 Joint Statement: 1. Belgium was among the first European countries to establish diplomatic relations with India, in 1947. 2. An MoU was signed between the CBI and the Federal Police of Belgium on combating transnational organised crime and cybercrime. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Joint Statement.

J.P. Nadda opens advanced bladder diagnostics and PET-CT facilities at Safdarjung Hospital
Q14 Advanced

The Centre for Advanced Bladder Diagnostics at Safdarjung Hospital, described as the first such approach in India, integrates Video Urodynamics with which technique?

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Correct answer: B — Near Infrared Spectroscopy-based brain mapping

The centre integrates Video Urodynamics (VUDS) with Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)-based brain mapping.

Q15 Advanced

About how many patients a year are the new diagnostic facilities inaugurated at Safdarjung Hospital in September 2026 expected to benefit?

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Correct answer: D — 5,600

The new facilities are expected to benefit approximately 5,600 patients annually.

Home Secretary reviews Himalayan States' preparedness for GLOFs and avalanches
Q16 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT among the Himalayan States/UTs whose GLOF and avalanche preparedness was reviewed by the Union Home Secretary on 3 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Meghalaya

The States/UT were Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.

Q17

In disaster management, what does the abbreviation GLOF stand for?

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Correct answer: A — Glacial Lake Outburst Flood

GLOF stands for Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, the hazard reviewed by the MHA along with snow avalanches.

India's crude steel output reaches 70.3 Mt in April–August 2026
Q18 Advanced

What was India's crude steel production in April–August 2026, as reported by the Steel Ministry?

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Correct answer: B — 70.3 Mt

Crude steel production was 70.3 Mt, up 1.8% from 69.0 Mt; 68.1 Mt is finished steel production.

Q19 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's finished steel trade in April–August 2026: 1. Finished steel exports grew faster than imports in percentage terms. 2. India was a net exporter of finished steel by quantity during the period. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: exports rose 34.1% against imports' 29.5%. Statement 2 is wrong: India remained a net importer by quantity (≈3.49 Mt imports vs ≈2.99 Mt exports).