Maharashtra State PSC Current Affairs Quiz
Daily news by your exam, state and topic тАФ each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
How much financial support was approved for the Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra (agreement signed 1 October 2026)?
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Correct answer: C тАФ ₹10,520 crore
₹10,520 crore financial support was approved for rolling out the Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra.
The Amended BharatNet Program agreement for Maharashtra (October 2026) was signed on behalf of the Department of Telecommunications by:
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Correct answer: B тАФ Digital Bharat Nidhi
Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under DoT signed the agreement with the Maharashtra government, MDIL, BSNL and MahaIT.
According to the Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25 (released September 2026), by how much did the Gross Value Added of the registered manufacturing sector grow?
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Correct answer: C тАФ 9.59%
GVA grew by 9.59%; output grew 7.81%, employment 7.19% and fixed capital 10.54%.
As per ASI 2024-25, which state tops the list of the top five states in manufacturing employment?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Tamil Nadu
The release lists Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana as the top 5 states in employment, together over 56%.
Where was the 14th meeting of the IndiaтАУUAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments held on 28 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Mumbai
The 14th HLJTFI was held in Mumbai, co-chaired by Piyush Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The UAE co-chair of the IndiaтАУUAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, heads which institution?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
Consider the following statements about the IndiaтАУUAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments: 1. It was established in 2013. 2. Its 14th meeting in 2026 was co-chaired by India's Finance Minister. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the HLJTFI was set up in 2013. Statement 2 is wrong: the Indian co-chair was Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
Where was the national celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day held on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Nagpur
The grand national celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
What was the theme of Ayurveda Day 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
The theme was 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow' (рд╕реНрд╡рд╕реНрде рднрд╡рд┐рд╖реНрдп рдХреЗ рд▓рд┐рдП рдЖрдпреБрд░реНрд╡реЗрдж).
Consider the following about the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations: 1. 'Ayush Vision 2030' and the CCRASтАУAGNI web portal were launched. 2. The national event was inaugurated in person by the Prime Minister. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Ayush Vision 2030 and the CCRASтАУAGNI portal were launched. The event was virtually inaugurated by MoS (IC) Prataprao Jadhav; the Prime Minister's message was read out.
The Indora ChowkтАУDighori flyover in Nagpur, inaugurated on 19 September 2026, is to be named after whom?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
CM Devendra Fadnavis announced the flyover will be named after Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar to mark the RSS centenary year.
Which construction technology was used for Nagpur's Indora ChowkтАУDighori flyover to allow longer spans between piers?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)
The flyover was built using UHPFRC, which allowed longer spans and fewer supports.
Consider the following about the Indora ChowkтАУDighori flyover: 1. The flyover is on National Highway 353D. 2. The flyover was built by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The flyover was built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
What is the length of the MukutbanтАУGadchandur new rail line approved in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ 38.21 km
The new line is 38.21 km long and will cost ₹493 crore.
The MukutbanтАУGadchandur new line falls under which railway zone?
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Correct answer: C тАФ South Central Railway
The line was approved in South Central Railway.
What is the length of the ChoukтАУKarjat section approved for doubling in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 10.86 km
The ChoukтАУKarjat section is 10.86 km long; the doubling will cost ₹497 crore.
What was the theme of the 32nd World Ozone Day celebrated in Mumbai on 16 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Global Action for a Cooler Planet
The theme was 'Global Action for a Cooler Planet'.
Which two digital platforms were launched on World Ozone Day 2026 in Mumbai?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh launched India's Net Zero Portal and the NAPCC Dashboard.
How many ITIs were adopted by refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) manufacturers, as announced on World Ozone Day 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ 248
248 ITIs were adopted by 12 RAC manufacturers to align technician training with industry standards.
Consider the following about India's Net Zero Portal launched on 16 September 2026: 1. It is a platform for voluntary registration and disclosure of Net Zero commitments by entities. 2. Reporting of Scope 3 emissions on the portal is mandatory. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Scope 1 and 2 reporting is encouraged, while Scope 3 reporting remains voluntary.
Which city hosted Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Mumbai
Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference were held in Mumbai.
What is 'Kanthasth 2.0', mentioned at the Hindi Diwas 2026 event?
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Correct answer: C тАФ 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.
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 тАФ 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.
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 тАФ Operation Deep Manifest
The seizure was made under 'Operation Deep Manifest', which targets Pakistan-origin goods routed through third countries.
From which date has India prohibited the direct or indirect import of all goods originating in Pakistan?
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Correct answer: D тАФ 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.
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 тАФ 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.
Which city hosted the National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) on 11тАУ12 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Mumbai
The two-day BOCW conference was held in Mumbai, organised by the Labour Ministry with the Maharashtra government.