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RSSB (RSMSSB) Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months

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

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NHAI issues guidelines for design of access-controlled high-speed National Highways
Q1 Advanced

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.

Q2 Advanced

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.

Asian Games 2026: Suchika Tariyal wins bronze, India's first-ever Asian Games medal in MMA
Q3

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.

Q4 Advanced

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.

Defence Ministry signs ₹586 crore contract for Auxiliary Power Units for T-72 and T-90 tanks
Q5

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.

Q6 Advanced

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.

Bhupender Yadav inaugurates WWF Global Conservation Conference in Jaipur
Q7

Where was the WWF Global Conservation Conference inaugurated on 21 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Jaipur

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Q8 Advanced

As stated by Bhupender Yadav in September 2026, how many Ramsar sites does India now have, up from 24 a decade ago?

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Correct answer: C — 101

The Minister said Ramsar sites have gone up from 24 to 101 in the last decade.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following figures cited by the Environment Minister at the WWF conference: 1. Tiger reserves rose from 47 to 58 in the last decade. 2. Elephant reserves rose from 30 to 33 in the same period. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both figures were cited by the Minister, along with protected areas rising from about 750 to over 1,000.

President Murmu addresses valedictory session of NGT's international conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics'
Q10

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.

Q11 Advanced

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.

Q12 Advanced

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.

Q13 Advanced

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.

Asian Games 2026: India win women's 10m air rifle team silver; Elavenil Valarivan adds individual silver
Q14

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.

Q15 Advanced

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.

Q16 Advanced

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.

Q17 Advanced

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.

Q18

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.

Coal India outlines diversification into coal gasification, power, renewables and critical minerals
Q19 Advanced

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.

Q20

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.

Q21 Advanced

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.

Q22 Advanced

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.

Asian Games 2026: India women's hockey team beat Uzbekistan 19-0; Deepika scores eight
Q23

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.

Q24 Advanced

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.

Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh under Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan draws over 4 lakh youth at 1,000+ locations
Q25

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.

Q26 Advanced

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'.

Q27 Advanced

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.

INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrive at Subic Bay, Philippines, for ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity
Q28

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.

Q29 Advanced

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).

Q30 Advanced

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.

Biometric Aadhaar Authentication made mandatory for subsidised domestic LPG refills from 1 October 2026
Q31

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.

Q32 Advanced

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.

Q33 Advanced

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.

Q34 Advanced

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.

20th Asian Games open in Aichi-Nagoya; Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat lead India as flag-bearers
Q35

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.

Q36 Advanced

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.

Q37 Advanced

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.

Q38 Advanced

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.

DDU-GKY 2.0 training batches to start in October 2026; 34,920 rural youth in first batches
Q39

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.

Q40 Advanced

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.

Q41 Advanced

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.

Q42 Advanced

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.

PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters at 20th Rozgar Mela
Q43

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.

Q44

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.

Q45 Advanced

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.

Q46 Advanced

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.

President appoints 14 judicial officers as judges of Delhi, J&K and Ladakh, Jharkhand and Karnataka High Courts
Q47

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.

Q48 Advanced

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).

Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 coastal clean-up ends; 231 locations in 13 States/UTs, 15 lakh take pledge
Q49

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.

Q50 Advanced

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 notifies TCCCPR Third Amendment 2026: AI-based spam detection, A2P call rules and consumer appeals
Q51

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).

Q52 Advanced

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.

Q53 Advanced

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.

Q54 Advanced

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.

NSO releases district-level labour market indicators for the first time; Surat tops LFPR among 100 most populous districts
Q55

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'.

Q56 Advanced

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%).

Q57 Advanced

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.

Q58 Advanced

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.

Asian Games 2026: India women beat hosts Japan by 8 wickets in cricket quarter-final
Q59

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.

Q60 Advanced

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.

Q61 Advanced

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.

Government relaxes sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers from 15 to 30 days, extra stock only from imported sugar
Q62

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.

Q63 Advanced

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.

Q64 Advanced

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%.

UAE President calls PM Modi; leaders discuss deepening India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Q65

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.

Q66 Advanced

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.

India's textile exports rise 16.1% to ₹29,776 crore in August 2026
Q67

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.

Q68 Advanced

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.

Coal Ministry launches 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions with 25 blocks; CMDPAs signed for six mines
Q69

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.

Q70 Advanced

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.

Q71 Advanced

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.

25th SCO trade ministers' meeting held in Dushanbe; India stresses 'Security, Connectivity and Opportunity'
Q72

Where was the 25th Meeting of SCO Ministers Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities held on 17 September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Dushanbe

The meeting was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Bishkek is where the SCO Summit referred to by India took place.

Q73 Advanced

Which three pillars did India highlight at the 25th SCO trade ministers' meeting?

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Correct answer: B — Security, Connectivity and Opportunity

India highlighted Security, Connectivity and Opportunity, citing the PM's vision at the SCO Summit in Bishkek.

Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling for mandatory coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month
Q74

To what amount did the Union Cabinet raise the EPFO wage ceiling for mandatory coverage on 16 September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹25,000 per month

The ceiling was raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.

Q75 Advanced

About how many additional employees are expected to come under mandatory EPFO coverage after the wage ceiling increase?

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Correct answer: D — More than 51 lakh

More than 51 lakh additional employees are expected to be covered.

Q76 Advanced

When was the EPFO wage ceiling last raised to ₹15,000 before the 2026 decision?

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Correct answer: A — September 2014

The ceiling was raised to ₹15,000 in September 2014 and stayed unchanged until 2026.

Q77 Advanced

Consider the following about the EPFO wage ceiling decision of September 2026: 1. The new ceiling takes effect from 17 September 2026. 2. The annual government outgo is estimated at about ₹11,339 crore. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The revised ceiling applies from 17 September 2026, and the annual outgo is estimated at about ₹11,339 crore.

MHA declares Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA
Q78

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.

Q79 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)
Q80

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.

Q81 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
Q82

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.

Q83 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
Q84 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.

Q85 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
Q86

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.

Q87 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.