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Sainik School (AISSEE) Current Affairs Quiz

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President Murmu addresses valedictory session of NGT's international conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics'
Q1

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.

Q2 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.

Q3 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.

Q4 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
Q5

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.

Q6 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.

Q7 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.

Q8 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.

Q9

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
Q10 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.

Q11

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.

Q12 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.

Q13 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.

Biometric Aadhaar Authentication made mandatory for subsidised domestic LPG refills from 1 October 2026
Q14

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.

Q15 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.

Q16 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.

Q17 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
Q18

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.

Q19 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.

Q20 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.

Q21 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
Q22

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.

Q23 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.

Q24 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.

Q25 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
Q26

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.

Q27

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.

Q28 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.

Q29 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.

TRAI notifies TCCCPR Third Amendment 2026: AI-based spam detection, A2P call rules and consumer appeals
Q30

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).

Q31 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.

Q32 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.

Q33 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
Q34

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'.

Q35 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%).

Q36 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.

Q37 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.

Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling for mandatory coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month
Q38

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.

Q39 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.

Q40 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.

Q41 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.

PLFS August 2026: LFPR rises to 55.6%, unemployment rate steady at 5.0%
Q42

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.

Q43 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.

Q44 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.

Q45 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.

Retail inflation rises to 4.82% in August 2026 on the new CPI series (base 2024=100)
Q46

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.

Q47 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.

Q48 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.

Q49 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's junior men and women both win the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026 in China
Q50

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.

Q51 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.

Q52 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.

Q53 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
Q54

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.

Q55 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.

Q56 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.

Q57 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 crosses 80 lakh HPV vaccine doses under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign
Q58

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.

Q59 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.

Q60 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%.

Q61 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.

Centre amends Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules to curb misleading search results, fake discounts and dark patterns
Q62

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.

Q63 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.

Q64 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.

Q65 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
Q66

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.

Q67 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.

Q68 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.

Q69 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
Q70

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.

Q71 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.

Q72 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.

Q73 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
Q74

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.

Q75 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.

Q76 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.

Q77 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.

Rajnath Singh calls on Sri Lanka's President and Prime Minister in Colombo; MoUs signed on L70 guns, NCC and National Defence Colleges
Q78

Who is the President of Sri Lanka whom Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met in Colombo on 9 September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Rajnath Singh called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on 9 September 2026.

Q79 Advanced

During Rajnath Singh's visit to Sri Lanka in September 2026, an MoU was exchanged on upgrading which equipment of the Sri Lankan Air Force?

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Correct answer: B — Six L70 guns

The MoU covers the upgradation of six L70 guns for the Sri Lankan Air Force.

Q80 Advanced

President Dissanayake thanked India for relief under which operation during Cyclone Ditwah?

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Correct answer: C — Operation Sagar Bandhu

Dissanayake expressed gratitude for India's relief under Operation Sagar Bandhu during Cyclone Ditwah.

Q81 Advanced

Consider the following about Rajnath Singh's visit to Colombo on 9 September 2026: 1. Three Bailey bridges built by the Indian Defence Forces were virtually inaugurated. 2. An MoU was signed to formalise the NCC youth exchange programme between India and Sri Lanka. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The leaders inaugurated three Indian-built Bailey bridges, and the NCC MoU formalises the youth exchange programme.

Health Ministry's draft amendment to Drugs Rules, 1945 proposes mandatory CCTV at medical stores for Schedule H, H1 and X drugs
Q82

The draft amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945 notified on 8 September 2026 proposes which measure at medical stores?

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Correct answer: B — Mandatory CCTV surveillance

Draft G.S.R. 791(E) proposes mandatory CCTV surveillance at medical stores for Schedule H, H1 and X drugs.

Q83 Advanced

The draft notification G.S.R. 791(E) of 8 September 2026 targets which categories of drugs?

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Correct answer: D — Schedule H, H1 and X

The draft seeks to strengthen oversight of Schedule H, H1 and X drugs.

Q84 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Drugs Rules draft of September 2026: 1. It was issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. 2. Objections and suggestions have been invited from the public. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The draft was issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which invited public objections and suggestions.

National Biodiversity Authority's ABS disbursements cross ₹200 crore
Q85

The National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements crossed which mark in September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹200 crore

The NBA said cumulative ABS disbursements have exceeded ₹200 crore.

Q86 Advanced

The ₹8.23 crore ABS tranche sanctioned by the NBA in September 2026 arose from the use of which crop group?

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Correct answer: D — Bitter gourd, okra, chilli and onion

The proceeds came from seed companies' access to bitter gourd, okra, chilli and onion.

Q87 Advanced

Since the biological resources could not be traced to specific farmers or communities, on what basis did the NBA distribute the September 2026 ABS proceeds among States and UTs?

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Correct answer: C — Area under cultivation of the crops in each State/UT

As recommended by an Expert Committee, the share was distributed according to area under cultivation published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Q88 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NBA's September 2026 ABS tranche: 1. It was sanctioned to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 5 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils. 2. Maharashtra is the largest cumulative recipient across the four crops. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Madhya Pradesh is the largest recipient, followed by Maharashtra.

India's Vinaya Prakash Singh re-elected APPU Secretary-General unopposed
Q89

Who was re-elected Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) at its 14th Congress in September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh

India's Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh, a 1988-batch IPoS officer, was re-elected for a second consecutive term.

Q90 Advanced

Where is the Asian-Pacific Postal Union headquartered, and how many member countries does it have?

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Correct answer: B — Bangkok; 32

The APPU is headquartered in Bangkok and comprises 32 member countries.

Q91 Advanced

What is the period of Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh's second term as APPU Secretary-General?

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Correct answer: D — January 2027 – December 2030

The second four-year term will commence in January 2027 and continue until December 2030.

Q92 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU): 1. The APPU functions as a Regional Union of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the UN specialised agency for the postal sector. 2. At the 14th APPU Congress, the Secretary-General was re-elected after defeating a rival candidate in a vote. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh was declared elected unopposed by acclamation.