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State Police Current Affairs Quiz

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6th CSIR RISE Conclave opens in Kolkata with focus on Tier-2 and Tier-3 startups
Q1

The 6th RISE Conclave 2026, opened by Jitendra Singh on 6 September 2026, was held in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Kolkata

The conclave was held at CSIR-IICB, Salt Lake, Kolkata.

Q2 Advanced

The '4M' framework at the centre of the 6th RISE Conclave stands for what?

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Correct answer: A — Minerals, Medicine, Materials, Machines

The 4M framework represents Minerals, Medicine, Materials and Machines, the strengths of the four participating CSIR labs.

National Biodiversity Authority's ABS disbursements cross ₹200 crore
Q3

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.

Q4 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.

Q5 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.

Q6 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.

President Murmu confers National Teachers Awards 2026 on 82 educators
Q7

How many teachers and educators were selected for the National Teachers Awards 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 82

82 teachers and educators were selected from three departments.

Q8 Advanced

How many of the National Teachers Awards 2026 awardees were from the Department of School Education and Literacy?

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Correct answer: C — 48

48 were school teachers; 21 were from HEIs and polytechnics and 13 were MSDE skill trainers.

Q9

Teachers' Day in India on 5 September marks the birth anniversary of whom?

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Correct answer: B — Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

President Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary on 5 September; the PM said Teachers' Day is a day to pay homage to him.

Q10 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Teachers Awards 2026: 1. 13 of the awardees were skill trainers from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the awardees at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg a day before Teachers' Day. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: 13 MSDE skill trainers were among the 82, and the PM met them at 7, LKM on 4 September.

PM Modi attends Shri Ram College of Commerce centenary celebrations
Q11 Advanced

At the SRCC centenary on 5 September 2026, what quarterly growth rate did PM Modi cite for India?

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Correct answer: D — 7.8%

The PM said achieving 7.8% quarterly growth amid the West Asia war and trade hurdles shows India's intrinsic capability.

Q12 Advanced

Shri Ram College of Commerce, which celebrated its centenary in September 2026, began as a modest establishment in which part of Delhi?

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Correct answer: A — Daryaganj

The PM traced SRCC's evolution from a modest establishment in Daryaganj.

Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 inaugurated; network reaches 17 km
Q13

After the inauguration of Priority Corridor-2 on 5 September 2026, how many operational stations does the Indore Metro have?

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Correct answer: B — 16

The network now has 16 operational stations covering about 17 km.

Q14 Advanced

What is the approximate length and estimated cost of the Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 inaugurated in September 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 11 km, ₹2,850 crore

The phase-I (Reach-II) stretch is about 11 km with 11 stations at an estimated ₹2,850 crore; ₹4,370 crore is the cumulative network cost.

Q15 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2: 1. It runs from Super Corridor-3 to Malviya Nagar Chauraha. 2. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated it with CM Mohan Yadav present.

NCSC seeks Punjab's reply on SC reservation in lecturer recruitment
Q16

Under which Article of the Constitution did the National Commission for Scheduled Castes act on the Punjab lecturer recruitment complaint in September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Article 338

The NCSC exercised the powers conferred under Article 338 of the Constitution.

Q17 Advanced

The NCSC's September 2026 inquiry concerns alleged denial of SC reservation in recruitment for how many lecturer posts in Punjab?

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Correct answer: B — 1,013

The complaint relates to 1,013 lecturer posts notified by the Punjab Education Department.

Q18 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NCSC notice on Punjab lecturer recruitment: 1. The Chief Secretary of Punjab was asked to submit facts and records within seven days of receiving the notice. 2. If no reply is received in time, the NCSC may exercise the powers of a civil court under Article 338 and summon officials. 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 NCSC release.

Vice President launches India Valve Registry for heart valve care
Q19

In which city did Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launch the India Valve Registry in September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Chennai

The registry was launched at India Valves 2026 in Chennai.

Q20 Advanced

The India Valve Registry launched in September 2026 collects real-world data on which procedures?

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Correct answer: A — Transcatheter valve interventions

It is a multicentre initiative for de-identified real-world data on transcatheter valve interventions across India.

Coal India supplies 322.90 MT in April–August, up 6.7%
Q21 Advanced

How much coal did Coal India Limited supply during April–August 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 322.90 MT

CIL supplied 322.90 MT, 6.70% more than the 302.60 MT of the same period last year.

Q22 Advanced

As per the Coal Ministry's 5 September 2026 update, how much coal stock did Coal India hold at its pitheads?

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Correct answer: D — 76 MT

CIL holds a 76 MT pithead stock cushion, along with 46 MT of ready-to-mine coal exposure.

India's Vinaya Prakash Singh re-elected APPU Secretary-General unopposed
Q23

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.

Q24 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.

Q25 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.

Q26 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.

Goyal and Belgian PM De Wever push India–EU FTA at Mumbai dialogue
Q27

Which Belgian Prime Minister attended the India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU FTA in Mumbai on 4 September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Bart De Wever

Belgian PM Bart De Wever attended the dialogue with Piyush Goyal and CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Q28 Advanced

According to Piyush Goyal, the India–EU FTA brings together a market of how many people and what share of global GDP?

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Correct answer: D — 2 billion; one-quarter

The FTA brings together 2 billion people, a quarter of global GDP, a third of world trade and a USD 24 trillion market.

Q29 Advanced

India–EU bilateral trade, which has doubled in the last decade, stands at nearly how much as per the Commerce Ministry (September 2026)?

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Correct answer: A — USD 140 billion

Piyush Goyal said India–EU trade has doubled in the last decade to nearly USD 140 billion; USD 24 trillion is the combined market size.

Q30 Advanced

Consider the following statements from the India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU FTA: 1. All 27 EU countries are on board and want the agreement brought into force at the earliest. 2. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges was highlighted as a gateway for Indian exports into Europe. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Commerce Ministry release.

India and France discuss Paris Space Summit and Bengaluru Space Expo
Q31

Where was the International Space Summit of 9–10 September 2026, discussed by Jitendra Singh and Philippe Baptiste, scheduled to be held?

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Correct answer: D — Paris

The International Space Summit was scheduled for 9–10 September 2026 in Paris.

Q32 Advanced

The Bengaluru Space Expo, in which France's participation was discussed in September 2026, was scheduled for which dates?

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Correct answer: B — 7–9 September 2026

The Bengaluru Space Expo was scheduled for 7–9 September 2026; the Paris summit was on 9–10 September.

Corporate Mitra course starts with 2,879 learners in first batch
Q33 Advanced

The Corporate Mitra initiative, whose first course batch began in September 2026, was announced in which document?

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Correct answer: B — Union Budget 2026-27

Corporate Mitra was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 to create certified paraprofessionals for MSME compliance.

Q34 Advanced

Which of the following bodies is NOT one of the three professional institutes running the Corporate Mitra course?

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Correct answer: C — Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India

The course is run by ICAI, ICSI and ICoAI under MCA guidance, with support from IIT Madras, IIT Madras Pravartak and SWAYAM Plus.

NFRA forms Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology
Q35 Advanced

Under which provisions did the National Financial Reporting Authority constitute its Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology in September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Rules 15 and 16 of the NFRA Rules, 2018

NFRA acted under Rules 15 and 16 of the NFRA Rules, 2018, which authorise it to form committees, study groups and task forces.

Q36 Advanced

NFRA's first advisory body, the Technical Advisory Committee, was constituted in which year?

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Correct answer: D — 2020

The Technical Advisory Committee was constituted in 2020 and its term ended in December 2022.

Amit Shah inaugurates World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad
Q37

Which Indian city hosted the World Archery Para Series from 5 to 9 September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Ahmedabad

The Archery Association of India's World Archery Para Series was held in Ahmedabad.

Q38 Advanced

How many athletes from how many countries took part in the World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad (September 2026)?

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Correct answer: C — 108 athletes, 19 countries

Amit Shah greeted 108 athletes from 19 countries.

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. The 2030 Commonwealth Games, to be hosted by Ahmedabad, will be the centenary edition of the Games. 2. Amit Shah inaugurated the World Archery Para Series in person at the venue in Ahmedabad. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct as stated by Amit Shah. Statement 2 is wrong: he inaugurated it through video conferencing.

NCPCR campaign rescues over 3,800 children from child labour
Q40

How many children were rescued from child labour under the NCPCR's Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign in 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Over 3,800

The NCPCR, with State authorities, rescued over 3,800 children.

Q41 Advanced

During which period did the NCPCR run its 2026 Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign against child labour?

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Correct answer: D — 12 June – 31 August 2026

The campaign was launched on 12 June 2026 and continued up to 31 August 2026.

Q42 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NCPCR's 2026 rescue campaign: 1. The NCPCR is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. 2. More than 575 FIRs were registered during the campaign. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Ministry of Women and Child Development release.

ISRO's GSLV-F17 launches EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit
Q43 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — Geosynchronous orbit

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

Q44

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

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Correct answer: C — GSLV-F17

EOS-05 was launched on GSLV-F17.

Q45 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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

India wins best-ever 9 medals at 19th International Earth Science Olympiad
Q46 Advanced

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

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

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

Q47

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

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Correct answer: D — Turin

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

Rajnath Singh releases 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document
Q48

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

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Correct answer: D — Defence diplomacy

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

Q49 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — Next 10 years

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

Q50 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — Nuclear doctrine revision

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

Q51 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Net Security Provider and First Responder

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

NHRC concludes Gujarat open hearing in Gandhinagar, hears 129 cases
Q52

Who led the NHRC's two-day open hearing and camp sitting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, which concluded on 3 September 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Justice V. Ramasubramanian

The NHRC sitting was led by Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian.

Q53 Advanced

How many alleged cases of human rights violations did the NHRC hear at its Gujarat open hearing in September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 129

The Commission heard 129 alleged cases, including bonded labour; 45 were heard on the first day.

Q54 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): 1. It was established on 12 October 1993. 2. It is established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which was amended in 2019. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the NHRC: it was established on 12 October 1993 under the PHRA, 1993, as amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019.

India and Belgium issue joint statement during PM Bart De Wever's visit
Q55 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — More than 9,000

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

Q56 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — Brussels, 15 July 2026

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

Q57

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

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Correct answer: B — Theo Francken

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

Q58 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Joint Statement.

CAQM inspection drive in Nuh finds 17 of 35 industrial units non-compliant
Q59

In CAQM's special industrial inspection drive in Nuh on 3 September 2026, how many of the 35 units inspected were found non-compliant?

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Correct answer: C — 17

17 units were non-compliant, 11 were compliant and 7 were closed or non-operational.

Q60 Advanced

Which pollution control devices were found defective or poorly maintained at several units during CAQM's Nuh inspection drive?

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Correct answer: A — Wet scrubbers and electrostatic precipitators

Defective wet scrubbers and non-functional or poorly maintained electrostatic precipitators were observed, along with inadequate stack heights.

J.P. Nadda opens advanced bladder diagnostics and PET-CT facilities at Safdarjung Hospital
Q61 Advanced

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

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

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

Q62 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — 5,600

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

Home Secretary reviews Himalayan States' preparedness for GLOFs and avalanches
Q63 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — Meghalaya

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

Q64

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

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Correct answer: A — Glacial Lake Outburst Flood

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

Sonowal reviews green shipping corridors and port green-fuel readiness at TERI
Q65 Advanced

Which three major ports presented progress on Green Fuel Bunkering Hubs during Sarbananda Sonowal's review at TERI on 3 September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Deendayal, Paradip and V.O. Chidambaranar

Deendayal, Paradip and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authorities presented progress on Green Fuel Bunkering Hubs; Kamarajar Port reported separately.

Q66

Where is the National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping (NCoEGPS) that briefed Sarbananda Sonowal in September 2026 based?

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Correct answer: B — TERI Gwal Pahari campus, Gurugram

Sonowal was briefed by NCoEGPS during his visit to TERI's Gwal Pahari campus in Gurugram.

New daily train from Mumbai CSMT to Sawantwadi Road flagged off
Q67

The new daily train flagged off on 3 September 2026 runs between Mumbai CSMT and which station in the Konkan region?

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Correct answer: D — Sawantwadi Road

The new service runs between CSMT, Mumbai and Sawantwadi Road, covering about 510 km.

Q68 Advanced

How many special trains did Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw say were being run for Ganesh Utsav in 2026, before any increase?

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Correct answer: B — 350

He said 350 special trains are being operated, with arrangements to increase the number to 370 if required.

ECI holds fourth regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs 2.0 in Goa
Q69 Advanced

What is the tagline of the Election Commission's Electoral Literacy Clubs 2.0 (ELC 2.0) initiative?

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Correct answer: D — Learn Democracy. Lead Democracy.

ELC 2.0 carries the tagline 'Learn Democracy. Lead Democracy.'

Q70

Where did the ECI hold its fourth regional conference on ELC 2.0 and ECINet on 3 September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Goa

The fourth regional conference was held in Goa and addressed by CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

India's crude steel output reaches 70.3 Mt in April–August 2026
Q71 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — 70.3 Mt

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

Q72 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

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