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State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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IAF and Japan Air Self-Defence Force begin Exercise Veer Guardian-2026 at Jodhpur
Q1

Exercise Veer Guardian-2026, held from 9 to 22 September 2026, is between the Indian Air Force and the air force of which country?

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Correct answer: A — Japan

Veer Guardian is a bilateral air exercise between the IAF and the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF).

Q2 Advanced

Where is Exercise Veer Guardian-2026 being conducted?

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Correct answer: C — Air Force Station Jodhpur

Veer Guardian-2026 is being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise Veer Guardian: 1. Its first edition was held at Hyakuri Air Base in Japan in January 2023. 2. In the 2026 edition, the JASDF is flying F-2A aircraft. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: Veer Guardian-2023 was held at Hyakuri Air Base (12–26 January 2023), and the JASDF is flying F-2A jets at Jodhpur in 2026.

India endorses the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security at the G20 Innovation Ministerial
Q4

India's endorsement of the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security was announced on the sidelines of which meeting in September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — G20 Innovation Ministerial

The announcement came on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial at Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Q5 Advanced

What share of global 6G standards and patents does India aim to contribute, as stated while endorsing the 6G Call to Action?

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Correct answer: B — 10 percent

The government said India aims to contribute 10 percent of 6G global standards and patents.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following about India's endorsement of the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security: 1. The Department of Telecommunications will take forward India's engagement under it. 2. India is the only Asian country among its endorsers and the initiative has fewer than ten members. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. DoT will lead the follow-up; India joined over 20 like-minded governments, so the group is not under ten members.

9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry held in New Delhi; India–ASEAN Friendship Spike unveiled
Q7

Which country co-chaired the 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry with India on 9 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — The Philippines

It was co-chaired by Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Secretary of Agriculture of the Philippines, representing the chair of ASEAN agriculture ministers.

Q8 Advanced

What symbolic item was unveiled at the 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry?

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Correct answer: B — India–ASEAN Friendship Spike for Agriculture and Forestry

The 'India–ASEAN Friendship Spike for Agriculture and Forestry' was unveiled to symbolise the partnership.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following about the 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (2026): 1. It agreed that the 10th meeting will be convened in 2027. 2. Low-emission rice was identified as an area of cooperation. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only statement 2 is correct. Low-emission rice is among the priority areas; the 10th meeting will be held in 2028, not 2027.

DRI seizes leopard pelts, 180 Indian star tortoises, tokay geckos, pangolin scales and tiger bones in six operations
Q10

How many live Indian star tortoises did the DRI seize in Bengaluru, as reported on 9 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 180

DRI recovered 180 live Indian star tortoises concealed in six cloth covers near Gandhinagar, Bengaluru.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following about the DRI wildlife seizures reported on 9 September 2026: 1. The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. The leopard pelt was seized at Jeypore in Koraput district of Odisha. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. WCCB identified the tortoises as Geochelone elegans, a Schedule I species, and one leopard pelt was recovered at Jeypore, Koraput.

India's advanced Ocean Research Vessel 'ORV Sagar Manthan' launched at GRSE's Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata
Q12

Which shipbuilder designed and built the Ocean Research Vessel 'Sagar Manthan', launched on 9 September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

GRSE built ORV Sagar Manthan for NCPOR; it was launched at the Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata.

Q13 Advanced

ORV Sagar Manthan was built for which institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences?

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Correct answer: C — National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research

The vessel was built for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR).

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following about ORV Sagar Manthan: 1. It was built under the Deep Ocean Mission at a cost of about ₹840 crore. 2. It has a projected service life of 30 years and can operate in the Southern Ocean. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. It was built under Vertical-4 of the Deep Ocean Mission for about ₹840 crore and is designed for extreme environments including the Southern Ocean, with a 30-year life.

FIU-IND issues non-compliance notices to 15 offshore virtual digital asset service providers under the PMLA
Q15

Under which section of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 did FIU-IND issue notices to 15 VDA service providers on 9 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Section 13

The notices were issued under Section 13 of the PMLA.

Q16 Advanced

Since when have Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers been covered by India's AML/CFT framework under the PMLA?

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Correct answer: B — March 2023

VDA SPs were brought under the AML/CFT framework of the PMLA in March 2023.

Q17 Advanced

Consider the following about FIU-IND's action of 9 September 2026 against VDA service providers: 1. FIU-IND also sought takedown of their apps and URLs as nodal officer under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000. 2. Notices were issued to 25 entities. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The FIU-IND Director issued takedown notices under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act; notices went to 15 entities, not 25.

India to compete in 63 of 64 skills, including 11 new ones, at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Q18

Where will the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in which India debuts in 11 new skills, be held in September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Shanghai

The 48th WorldSkills Competition is in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.

Q19 Advanced

In how many of the 64 skills will Team Skill India compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 63

India will compete in 63 of 64 skills with nearly 70 competitors.

PM Modi inaugurates the 7th Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai
Q20

Which city hosted the 7th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 8 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Mumbai

GFF 2026 was held in Mumbai from 8 to 11 September 2026.

Q21 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT one of the principal organisers of the Global Fintech Fest?

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Correct answer: A — Reserve Bank of India

PIB lists PCI, NPCI and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC) as the principal organisers of GFF.

Q22 Advanced

Consider the following statements about GFF 2026: 1. Its theme focused on Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Quantum. 2. At the inauguration, PM Modi urged the sector to work on a Fintech Consumer Protection Index. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the theme was 'Potential to Impact: Agentic AI | Tokenisation | Quantum…', and the PM called for a Fintech Consumer Protection Index.

Q23 Advanced

According to the PIB backgrounder on GFF 2026, how many banks were live on UPI in July 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 741

In July 2026 UPI processed 2,365.8 crore transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore with 741 banks live on the platform.

Health Ministry's draft amendment to Drugs Rules, 1945 proposes mandatory CCTV at medical stores for Schedule H, H1 and X drugs
Q24

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.

Q25 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.

Q26 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.

503-member Indian contingent for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan gets send-off in New Delhi
Q27

How many members are in India's contingent for the 2026 Asian Games, as announced at the 8 September 2026 send-off?

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Correct answer: D — 503

Sports Minister Mandaviya said a 503-member contingent is going to the Asian Games.

Q28

The 20th Asian Games in 2026 are being hosted by which city/region?

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Correct answer: B — Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

The 20th Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Q29 Advanced

Who is the Chef de Mission of the Indian contingent for the 2026 Asian Games?

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Correct answer: A — Sahdev Yadav

Chef de Mission Sahdev Yadav joined the minister and IOA President P.T. Usha in unveiling the jersey; Hari Ranjan Rao is Sports Secretary.

Q30 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 2026 Asian Games: 1. The official opening ceremony is on 19 September 2026, but some competitions start on 10 September. 2. The programme has 43 sports and 469 medal events. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per Olympics.com: the Games officially run 19 September–4 October with action from 10 September, across 43 sports and 469 medal events.

PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara and marks completion of the 2,800 km Dedicated Freight Corridor
Q31

On 8 September 2026, PM Modi marked the completion of the Dedicated Freight Corridor at which city?

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Correct answer: D — Vadodara

At Vadodara the PM launched projects worth over ₹35,000 crore and marked the completion of the 2,800 km DFC.

Q32 Advanced

What total length of the Dedicated Freight Corridor did PM Modi say had been completed?

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Correct answer: B — 2,800 km

The PM marked the completion of the 2,800-kilometre Dedicated Freight Corridor.

Q33 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Vadodara: 1. More than 430 cargo trains now run daily on the freight corridors. 2. A double-stack container train from JNPT to Vadodara carried cargo equal to more than 250 trucks. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both figures were cited by the PM in his Vadodara speech.

Q34 Advanced

The 'Saptadhara' resolution referred to by PM Modi at Vadodara was originally announced at which venue?

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Correct answer: A — Red Fort

The PM said the 'Saptadhara' (seven streams) resolution was announced at the Red Fort.

Q35 Advanced

Which of the following correctly matches a Dedicated Freight Corridor built by DFCCIL with its end points and length?

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Correct answer: D — Eastern DFC: Ludhiana–Sonnagar, 1,337 km

The Eastern DFC runs from Ludhiana to Sonnagar (1,337 km) and the Western DFC from JNPT to Dadri (1,506 km); both are built by DFCCIL under the Ministry of Railways.

Round 1 of ₹37,500 crore coal/lignite gasification scheme closes with seven applications
Q36

How many applications were received in Round 1 of the ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects?

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Correct answer: A — Seven

The Ministry of Coal said Round 1 closed with seven applications.

Q37 Advanced

What national coal gasification capacity target does India have for 2030?

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Correct answer: D — 100 million tonnes

The national objective is 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030, including 75 million tonnes under the new scheme.

Q38 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. Adani Enterprises submitted three projects with urea as the end product in Round 1. 2. The ₹37,500 crore scheme replaced an earlier ₹8,500 crore scheme whose projects were cancelled. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The new scheme builds on the ₹8,500 crore scheme of January 2024, under which eight projects are still being implemented.

DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator prevents suspected cyber fraud of over ₹5,000 crore in 15 months
Q39

The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), which has prevented suspected cyber fraud of over ₹5,000 crore, was developed by which body?

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Correct answer: A — Department of Telecommunications

The FRI was developed by the Department of Telecommunications under its Digital Intelligence Platform.

Q40 Advanced

Under the FRI, mobile numbers are classified into which risk categories?

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Correct answer: C — Medium, High, Very High

The FRI classifies mobile numbers as Medium, High or Very High risk.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the FRI: 1. It was launched on 22 May 2025. 2. It draws on citizen reports from the Sanchar Saathi platform. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the FRI was launched on 22 May 2025 and uses inputs including Sanchar Saathi citizen reports.

India and Morocco hold inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi
Q42

India held the inaugural meeting of a Joint Defence Committee with which country in New Delhi on 8 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Morocco

The first India–Morocco Joint Defence Committee met in New Delhi on 8 September 2026.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Morocco Joint Defence Committee: 1. It was set up under a defence MoU signed during Rajnath Singh's visit to Morocco in September 2025. 2. India and Morocco will mark 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. 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 Defence release.

Q44 Advanced

Who co-chaired the inaugural India–Morocco Joint Defence Committee from the Indian side?

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Correct answer: B — Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation)

Amitabh Prasad, JS (International Cooperation), co-chaired with Brig Gen Abdellah Athmani of Morocco.

PM Modi pays tribute to Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary
Q45

8 September 2026 marked the 100th birth anniversary of which Bharat Ratna awardee from Assam?

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Correct answer: B — Bhupen Hazarika

PM Modi paid tribute to Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary on 8 September 2026.

Q46 Advanced

Bhupen Hazarika was announced as a posthumous Bharat Ratna recipient in January 2019 along with which two others?

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Correct answer: B — Nanaji Deshmukh and Pranab Mukherjee

The President's communique of 25 January 2019 named Nanaji Deshmukh (posthumously), Dr Bhupen Hazarika (posthumously) and Pranab Mukherjee.

CAQM pulls up Haryana pollution board over non-functional video monitoring at construction sites
Q47

On 8 September 2026, CAQM reviewed which State's pollution control board over non-compliance on C&D site video monitoring?

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Correct answer: D — Haryana

CAQM held the review with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB).

Q48 Advanced

Under CAQM's statutory directions, construction and demolition projects above what plot area must register on the State portal and install video monitoring?

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Correct answer: A — 500 sq m

The directions cover all C&D projects with a plot area of 500 sq m or more.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM): 1. It is a statutory body under an Act of Parliament that received presidential assent in August 2021. 2. The Act dissolved the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) for the NCR. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The CAQM Act, 2021 received assent on 12 August 2021 and dissolved EPCA, set up in 1998.

Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth about ₹1.10 lakh crore
Q50

On 7 September 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council granted Acceptance of Necessity to proposals worth about how much?

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Correct answer: A — ₹1.10 lakh crore

The DAC granted AoN to proposals worth about ₹1,10,000 crore.

Q51 Advanced

In defence procurement, what does 'Acceptance of Necessity (AoN)' granted by the DAC mean?

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Correct answer: D — In-principle administrative approval

PIB describes AoN as the in-principle administrative approval for acquisition proposals.

Q52 Advanced

The Arudhra radars approved by the DAC on 7 September 2026 are meant for which service, and to replace what?

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Correct answer: C — Navy; Air Route Surveillance Radars at naval air stations

For the Navy, Arudhra radars will replace existing Air Route Surveillance Radars at naval air stations.

Q53 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the DAC approvals of 7 September 2026: 1. The Sarvatra Bridge System and Trawl Tanks were approved for the Indian Army. 2. Marine Gas Turbines, a warship propulsion system, were approved for the Indian Navy. 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 Defence release.

Amit Shah chairs 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, Goa
Q54

Where was the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council held on 7 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Panaji

Amit Shah chaired the 28th Western Zonal Council meeting in Panaji, Goa.

Q55 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Western Zonal Council?

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Correct answer: A — Rajasthan

The Western Zonal Council comprises Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; Rajasthan is in the Northern Zonal Council.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils: 1. They were set up under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. 2. They are constitutional bodies created under Article 263. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Zonal Councils are statutory advisory bodies set up under Part III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, not constitutional bodies.

Q57 Advanced

According to Amit Shah at the 28th WZC meeting, how many meetings of Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees have been held since 2014?

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Correct answer: A — 71

Since 2014, 71 meetings have been held, compared with 25 during 2004–14.

NITI Aayog's e-FAST India launches PACT platform to scale zero-emission trucks
Q58 Advanced

PACT, launched at the 5th e-FAST India Summit on 7 September 2026, stands for what?

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Correct answer: D — Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport

PACT is the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport, launched by NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba.

Q59

e-FAST India, under which PACT was launched to support zero-emission trucks, is an initiative of which body?

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Correct answer: A — NITI Aayog

PIB describes e-FAST India as an initiative of NITI Aayog.

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies observed on 7 September; NCAP covers 130 cities
Q60

The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed on which date?

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Correct answer: B — 7 September

The day is observed every year on 7 September; the UN General Assembly designated it in 2019.

Q61 Advanced

What is 'PRANA' in the context of India's air quality management?

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Correct answer: A — A portal for monitoring implementation of the National Clean Air Programme

PRANA, the Portal for Regulation of Air-Pollution in Non-Attainment cities, tracks the physical and financial progress of NCAP city action plans. SAMEER is the AQI app.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP): 1. It was launched in 2019 and covers 130 cities. 2. Cities receive NCAP funds as performance-linked grants based on air quality. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: NCAP was launched in 2019 in 130 cities, and ₹16,423.55 crore was given as air-quality performance-linked grants from 2019-20 to 2025-26.

Vice-President lays foundation for ₹1,010.95 crore projects in Meghalaya and ₹110 crore works at Gauhati University
Q63

Which university, where the Vice-President laid the foundation stone for ₹110 crore of works on 7 September 2026, was the first university in Northeast India?

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Correct answer: D — Gauhati University

Gauhati University, established on 26 January 1948, was the first university in Northeast India.

Q64 Advanced

The New Shillong Water Supply Scheme Phase II, Part A, whose foundation stone was laid by the Vice-President, is funded under which programme?

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Correct answer: B — Urban Challenge Fund

The ₹850.58 crore scheme is under the Urban Challenge Fund.

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Vice-President's Meghalaya visit on 7 September 2026: 1. Foundation stones were laid for five projects worth ₹1,010.95 crore. 2. A Maternity and Children's Hospital at Nongstoin was inaugurated under the National Health Mission. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Vice-President's Secretariat release.

11th Ayurveda Day on 23 September 2026 to be held in Nagpur with theme 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'
Q66

Which city will host the main celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day on 23 September 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Nagpur

The main Ayurveda Day 2026 celebration will be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Q67 Advanced

What is the theme of Ayurveda Day 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow

The theme announced on 7 September 2026 is 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.

Om Birla inaugurates NCW's all-India workshop on 'Gender-Responsive Governance' in Faridabad
Q68

The National Commission for Women's two-day workshop on 'Gender-Responsive Governance', inaugurated by Om Birla on 7 September 2026, was held in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Faridabad

The workshop was held in Faridabad, Haryana.

Q69 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Commission for Women: 1. It is a constitutional body created by a constitutional amendment. 2. The first Commission was constituted on 31 January 1992. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The NCW is a statutory body under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, and the first Commission was constituted on 31 January 1992.

DGFT launches Open API for Certificates of Origin on the Trade Connect e-Platform
Q70

The Open API facility for Certificates of Origin launched on 7 September 2026 is available on which platform?

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Correct answer: A — Trade Connect e-Platform

DGFT introduced the Open API for CoO issuance and verification through the Trade Connect e-Platform.

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements about DGFT's Open API facility: 1. It covers only preferential Certificates of Origin issued under FTAs. 2. It lets exporters send application data from their own ERP or accounting software. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The facility covers both preferential and non-preferential Certificates of Origin.

Amit Shah presents the President's Colour to Goa Police
Q72

Which State's police force received the President's Colour from Amit Shah on 7 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Goa Police

Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to the Goa Police in Panaji.

Q73 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Goa Police, as stated at the President's Colour ceremony: 1. Its AI-based call agent for the 1930 helpline registers complaints in all Eighth Schedule languages. 2. Its conviction rate rose from 23% to 53% in one year. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both were stated by Amit Shah at the ceremony.

Amit Shah unveils three-year roadmap for a 'Drug-free India' by 2029
Q74

The 'Drug-free India' roadmap announced by Amit Shah on 6 September 2026 covers which period?

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Correct answer: D — July 2026 – July 2029

Amit Shah said a three-year roadmap from July 2026 to July 2029 has been prepared.

Q75 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of the 'Drug-free India' roadmap?

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Correct answer: C — Decriminalisation of personal drug use

The four pillars are intelligence- and operation-based enforcement, precursor and synthetic drugs control, demand and harm reduction, and capacity building and coordination.

Q76 Advanced

According to Amit Shah, what was the value of drugs seized in India from 2014 to 2026?

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Correct answer: C — ₹1.89 lakh crore

Drugs worth ₹1.89 lakh crore (over 11.9 million kg) were seized in 2014–2026, compared with ₹40,000 crore in 2004–2014.

Q77 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by Amit Shah on narcotics control: 1. A four-tier NCORD mechanism was created in 2019. 2. India has signed agreements with 46 countries for international cooperation against drugs. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Home Ministry release.

PM Modi addresses inauguration of BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris
Q78

On 6 September 2026, PM Modi addressed the inauguration of a BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Paris

The PM addressed, by video conference, the inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris.

Q79 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PM's address at the Paris temple inauguration: 1. The PM attended the inauguration in person in Paris. 2. The PM called the temple a new milestone in India–France cultural relations. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The PM addressed the gathering through video conference.

16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards held at Chandigarh
Q80

Which body organised the 16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards and UT Biodiversity Councils at Chandigarh in September 2026?

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Correct answer: C — National Biodiversity Authority

The meet was organised by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA).

Q81 Advanced

Where is the headquarters of the National Biodiversity Authority, as provided under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

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Correct answer: D — Chennai

The Act provides that the head office of the NBA shall be at Chennai.

Q82 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the institutional structure under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002: 1. Biodiversity Management Committees function at the local body level. 2. State Biodiversity Boards are set up by the Central Government. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. BMCs work at the local level; SBBs are established by the respective State Governments under Section 22 of the Act.

IAF's Sarang helicopter team reaches Egypt for El Alamein International Airshow
Q83

The IAF's Sarang Helicopter Display Team flies which helicopter?

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Correct answer: A — ALH Dhruv

Sarang flies the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv.

Q84 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Sarang team's visit to Egypt in September 2026: 1. Sarang is the world's only five-helicopter display team. 2. The El Alamein International Airshow 2026 was the event's first edition. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The 2026 airshow was the 2nd edition of the El Alamein International Airshow.

Q85 Advanced

Which new manoeuvre was the Sarang team set to present at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Spot Stall Turn

Besides its famous 'Dolphin Leap', the team was to present a new manoeuvre called the Spot Stall Turn.

International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 marked at Panchkula with national workshop on vulture recovery
Q86

International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 was celebrated on 6 September 2026 at which place?

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Correct answer: A — Panchkula, Haryana

The national celebration was held at Panchkula, Haryana, led by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.

Q87 Advanced

The Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre at Pinjore is a collaborative initiative of the Haryana Forest Department and which organisation?

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Correct answer: D — Bombay Natural History Society

JCBC Pinjore is a collaborative initiative of the Haryana Forest Department and BNHS.

Q88 Advanced

What was the theme of the national workshop held on International Vulture Awareness Day 2026?

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Correct answer: B — From Crisis to Recovery – Conserving India's Vultures

The workshop theme was 'From Crisis to Recovery – Conserving India's Vultures'.