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State 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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Government reconstitutes Central Board of Film Certification with 18 members
Q1

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.

Q2 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.

22nd India–US exercise Yudh Abhyas opens at Auli and Mahajan
Q3

Which edition of the India–US exercise Yudh Abhyas opened at Auli on 15 September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 22nd

The opening ceremony of the 22nd edition was held at Auli Foreign Training Node.

Q4 Advanced

Besides Auli, where is Yudh Abhyas 2026 being conducted simultaneously?

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Correct answer: D — Mahajan Field Firing Range

The exercise is being held simultaneously at Auli (Uttarakhand) and Mahajan Field Firing Range (Rajasthan).

Q5 Advanced

How many personnel from each side are taking part in Yudh Abhyas 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 600

The contingents comprise 600 personnel from each side.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following about Exercise Yudh Abhyas: 1. It is an annual bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and the US Army that began in 2004. 2. It is a naval exercise held in the Bay of Bengal. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Yudh Abhyas is an army exercise that began in 2004; it is not a naval exercise.

Five States and Delhi sign Kishau Multipurpose Project agreement for dam on Tons river
Q7

On which river will the dam under the Kishau Multipurpose Project be built?

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Correct answer: A — Tons

The 232.6 m dam will be built on the Tons river along the Uttarakhand–Himachal Pradesh border.

Q8 Advanced

What share of the cost of the Kishau Multipurpose Project will the Centre bear as a national project?

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Correct answer: C — About 90%

About 90% of the financial burden will be borne by the Centre and 10% by the partner states.

Q9 Advanced

According to Amit Shah, which State/UT will be the biggest beneficiary of the Kishau project?

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Correct answer: B — Delhi

Amit Shah said Delhi will be the biggest beneficiary of the project.

Q10 Advanced

What will be the height of the concrete gravity dam under the Kishau Multipurpose Project?

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Correct answer: D — 232.6 m

A 232.6-metre-high concrete gravity dam with 1,562 million cubic metres of storage is planned.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following about the Kishau Multipurpose Project: 1. The Tons river, on which the dam will be built, is a tributary of the Yamuna. 2. The agreement builds on a 12 May 1994 agreement that separate agreements would be signed for each storage project in the basin. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The Tons is a major Yamuna tributary, and the 1994 agreement provided for project-wise storage agreements.

PLFS August 2026: LFPR rises to 55.6%, unemployment rate steady at 5.0%
Q12

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.

Q13 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.

Q14 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.

Q15 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
Q16

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.

Q17 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.

CAQM inspection in Hapur finds 16 of 22 industrial units non-compliant
Q18

How many of the 22 industrial units inspected by CAQM in Hapur on 15 September 2026 were found non-compliant?

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Correct answer: B — 16

16 of the 22 units were non-compliant; 12 show cause notices were issued.

Q19 Advanced

How many show cause notices did CAQM issue after its Hapur inspection drive?

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Correct answer: D — 12

Based on the inspection, CAQM issued 12 show cause notices.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following about the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM): 1. It was constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021. 2. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The CAQM Act, 2021 is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Rajnath Singh unveils MSME and start-up initiatives at DRDO-industry meet 'VIMARSH'
Q21

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.

Q22 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%
Q23

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.

Q24 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.

Q25 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
Q26

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.

Q27 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.

Q28 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
Q29

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.

Q30 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.

PM Modi pays tribute to Saratchandra Chattopadhyay on his 150th birth anniversary
Q31

Whose 150th birth anniversary was marked on 15 September 2026, with PM Modi paying homage?

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Correct answer: A — Saratchandra Chattopadhyay

PM Modi paid homage to Bengali writer Saratchandra Chattopadhyay on his 150th birth anniversary.

Q32 Advanced

According to PM Modi's tribute, Saratchandra Chattopadhyay's works are known for depicting which society?

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Correct answer: D — Rural Bengali society of 19th-century India

The PM said his works accurately depict 19th-century India, especially rural Bengali society.

Ashwini Vaishnaw opens Shivlakha GCT and dedicates Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals in Gujarat
Q33

Which Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal in Kachchh did Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurate on 15 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Shivlakha

Shivlakha GCT in Kachchh was inaugurated; Bhimasar, Devaliya and Chandisar were dedicated to the nation.

Q34 Advanced

To which destination was the salt-loaded freight train from Shivlakha GCT flagged off?

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Correct answer: A — Mithapur

The salt-loaded freight train ran from Shivlakha GCT to Mithapur.

DRI seizes 231.8 kg of methamphetamine tablets in Assam and Tripura
Q35

How much suspected methamphetamine did the DRI seize in Assam and Tripura on 15 September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 231.8 kg

The DRI seized a total of 231.8 kg of suspected methamphetamine tablets from four trucks.

Q36 Advanced

Which force assisted the DRI in intercepting the trucks carrying methamphetamine in Assam and Tripura?

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Correct answer: C — Assam Rifles

Battalions of the Assam Rifles (38 Bn and 28 Bn) assisted in the interceptions.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following about the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI): 1. It functions under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). 2. It was established in 1987. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct. The DRI works under the CBIC and was established in 1957.

Bhupender Yadav inaugurates Great Indian Bustard Soft Release Centre at Naliya in Kachchh
Q38

Where did Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurate a Great Indian Bustard Soft Release Centre on 14 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Naliya, Kachchh

The GIB Soft Release Centre was inaugurated at Naliya in Kachchh district, Gujarat.

Q39 Advanced

What is the 'jump-start' intervention used for Great Indian Bustards in Kachchh?

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Correct answer: B — Replacing infertile eggs of wild females with viable eggs from conservation breeding

Infertile eggs laid by wild GIB females were replaced with viable eggs from the conservation breeding programme.

Q40 Advanced

The Sayara Van Kavach inaugurated in Kachchh on 14 September 2026 was developed using which method?

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Correct answer: A — Miyawaki method

The 9.46 sq km Sayara Van Kavach follows the Miyawaki method of dense, multi-layered afforestation.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following about the Great Indian Bustard: 1. It is listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. Habitat work in Kachchh includes removing the invasive Prosopis juliflora from grasslands. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The GIB is in Schedule I of the 1972 Act, giving it the highest legal protection, and about 11 sq km of Kachchh grassland has been cleared of Prosopis juliflora.

Retail inflation rises to 4.82% in August 2026 on the new CPI series (base 2024=100)
Q42

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.

Q43 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.

Q44 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.

Q45 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
Q46

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.

Q47 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.

Q48 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).

Q49 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.

JNCASR scientists find wave-like heat transport in TlCu5Se3, aiding waste-heat-to-electricity conversion
Q50 Advanced

In which material did JNCASR researchers report an unusual wave-like heat transport regime useful for thermoelectric conversion (September 2026)?

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Correct answer: B — Thallium copper selenide (TlCu5Se3)

The JNCASR team found wave-like heat transport in the copper chalcogenide TlCu5Se3.

Q51 Advanced

Consider the following about the JNCASR study on TlCu5Se3: 1. Thermoelectric materials convert waste heat directly into electricity. 2. JNCASR is an autonomous institution under the Department of Biotechnology. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. Thermoelectric materials turn waste heat into electricity; JNCASR, Bengaluru, is an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, not the Department of Biotechnology.

Amit Shah addresses Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai
Q52

Which city hosted Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference?

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Correct answer: B — Mumbai

Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference were held in Mumbai.

Q53 Advanced

What is 'Kanthasth 2.0', mentioned at the Hindi Diwas 2026 event?

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Correct answer: C — An AI-based translation tool with over five crore sentences

Kanthasth 2.0 is an AI-based translation tool with a database of over five crore sentences, now open to foreign users.

Q54 Advanced

Consider the following about Hindi as the official language: 1. Hindi Diwas marks the adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language by the Constituent Assembly on 14 September 1949. 2. Article 351 of the Constitution assigns the Union the duty to promote the spread of Hindi. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi in Devanagari as the official language on 14 September 1949, and Article 351 gives the Union the duty to promote the spread of Hindi.

WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August 2026 as fuel and power prices climb
Q55

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.

Q56 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%.

India approves export of up to 654 MW of power to flood-hit Nepal till December 2026
Q57

Up to how much power can India export to Nepal through the Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar line under the approval announced on 14 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 600 MW

Up to 600 MW can flow through the Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar 400 kV line and up to 54 MW through the Tanakpur–Mahendranagar 132 kV line.

Q58 Advanced

The Tanakpur–Mahendranagar line used for power exports to Nepal starts from which Indian State?

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Correct answer: C — Uttarakhand

Tanakpur is in Uttarakhand; up to 54 MW will flow through the Tanakpur–Mahendranagar 132 kV line.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following about the Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar transmission line: 1. It is a 400 kV double-circuit line between Bihar and Nepal. 2. It was dedicated jointly by the Prime Ministers of India and Nepal in February 2016. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The 400 kV D/C Muzaffarpur–Dhalkebar line was commissioned on 19 February 2016 and dedicated by the two Prime Ministers on 20 February 2016.

DRI seizes over 362 tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates routed via UAE under Operation Deep Manifest
Q60

Under which operation did the DRI seize Pakistan-origin dry dates routed through the UAE, as announced on 14 September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Operation Deep Manifest

The seizure was made under 'Operation Deep Manifest', which targets Pakistan-origin goods routed through third countries.

Q61 Advanced

From which date has India prohibited the direct or indirect import of all goods originating in Pakistan?

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Correct answer: D — 2 May 2025

DGFT Notification No. 06/2025-26 dated 2 May 2025 banned direct or indirect import or transit of all Pakistan-origin goods.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following about the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI): 1. It was established in 1957. 2. It functions under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The DRI was set up in 1957 and is the apex anti-smuggling agency under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), not the CBDT.

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached 34.54 crore citizens, says Social Justice Ministry
Q63

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.

Q64 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).

Q65 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.

Indian Air Force holds its first Dronathon at Pokhran to test Indian unmanned systems
Q66

Where is the first Indian Air Force Dronathon-2026 being held?

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Correct answer: D — Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer

Dronathon-2026 is being held at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, from 14 to 16 September 2026.

Q67 Advanced

Who inaugurated the Indian Air Force Dronathon-2026?

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Correct answer: A — Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Vice Chief of the Air Staff

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, inaugurated the event on 14 September 2026.

Bhupender Yadav releases Gujarat Action Plan for Great Indian Bustard and reviews Project Cheetah at Bhuj
Q68

Which institution prepared the Gujarat Action Plan for Great Indian Bustard Conservation released on 13 September 2026, with the Gujarat Forest Department?

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Correct answer: B — Wildlife Institute of India

The plan was prepared by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in collaboration with the Gujarat Forest Department.

Q69 Advanced

Which two sites have been identified as future cheetah release sites under Project Cheetah, as stated at the Bhuj review?

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Correct answer: D — Banni Grasslands and Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary

Banni Grasslands in Gujarat and Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh are the future release sites.

Q70 Advanced

According to the review on 13 September 2026, what is India's current cheetah population?

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Correct answer: D — 52

The population has grown from 29 founder cheetahs to 52, including 49 cubs born in India.

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following about Project Cheetah: 1. It began on 17 September 2022 with the release of eight cheetahs from Namibia in Kuno National Park. 2. Protected cheetah habitat now spans Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Eight Namibian cheetahs were released in Kuno on 17 September 2022, and protected habitat now covers 3,428 sq km across Kuno and Gandhi Sagar.

India's junior men and women both win the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026 in China
Q72

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.

Q73 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.

Q74 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.

Q75 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
Q76

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.

Q77 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.

Q78 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.

Q79 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.

Mangrove GIS portal launched at Bhuj as Gujarat nears its MISHTI mangrove target
Q80

Which portal did Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launch at the mangrove workshop in Bhuj on 13 September 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Mangrove GIS (MGIS) Portal

He launched the Mangrove GIS (MGIS) Portal to support science-based decisions and monitoring of mangroves.

Q81 Advanced

The Guneri mangroves of Kachchh, whose village Biodiversity Management Committee was felicitated on 13 September 2026, are notable because they are:

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Correct answer: B — Inland mangroves growing away from the coast

The Guneri inland mangroves are a rare ecosystem thriving away from the coast.

Q82 Advanced

Consider the following about MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes): 1. It was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 and launched on World Environment Day, 5 June 2023. 2. Gujarat has already exceeded its 2023–27 MISHTI target. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. MISHTI was launched on 5 June 2023 after the Budget 2023-24 announcement. Gujarat has covered 27,652 ha against a target of 29,250 ha, so it has not yet met the target.

Mizoram's Bairabi–Sairang railway line completes one year with over 15 lakh passengers
Q83

The Bairabi–Sairang railway line, which completed one year on 13 September 2026, is in which State?

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Correct answer: D — Mizoram

The 51.38 km Bairabi–Sairang line connects Mizoram's capital region to the national rail network.

Q84 Advanced

Which train gave Mizoram its first direct premium rail link with the national capital?

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Correct answer: B — Sairang–Anand Vihar Rajdhani Express

The Sairang–Anand Vihar Rajdhani Express gave Mizoram its first direct premium connection with Delhi.

Q85 Advanced

Consider the following about the Bairabi–Sairang railway line: 1. It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 13 September 2025. 2. Its tallest bridge is more than 150 metres high. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The line was inaugurated on 13 September 2025; its tallest bridge rises to 114 metres, not over 150 metres.

CAZRI moth bean varieties withstand a 35-day dry spell in western Rajasthan
Q86

Where is the ICAR–Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), which developed drought-resilient moth bean varieties, located?

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Correct answer: B — Jodhpur

ICAR–CAZRI is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Q87 Advanced

How long was the dry spell that CAZRI moth bean varieties withstood during Kharif 2026?

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Correct answer: C — About 35 days

The varieties withstood a 35-day dry spell from 3 August to 7 September 2026.

Q88 Advanced

Consider the following about moth bean in western Rajasthan: 1. It is grown on nearly 10 lakh hectares in the region. 2. Its average productivity in the region is above 1,000 kg per hectare. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. Moth bean covers nearly 10 lakh hectares, but its productivity is low at about 350 kg per hectare because of erratic rainfall.

India–CEPI partnership enters a new phase focused on next-generation vaccines
Q89 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.

Q90 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.