State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which Union Ministry notified the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms for passenger vehicles in September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Power
The Ministry of Power notified the new CAFE norms, effective from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032.
Consider the following statements about the new CAFE norms notified in September 2026: 1. They tighten the fuel-consumption benchmark by around 16.7% over five years. 2. The reference weight has been reduced from 1,229 kg to 1,082 kg. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The benchmark tightens from 3.996 to 3.3273 L/100 km (~16.7%); the reference weight was increased from 1,082 kg to 1,229 kg, not reduced.
Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai won India's first-ever Asian Games gold (2026) in which shooting event?
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Correct answer: A — Trap mixed team
Neeru and Kynan Chenai won gold in the trap mixed team event, India's first-ever Asian Games gold in this event.
In the trap mixed team final at the Asian Games 2026, which country won silver behind India?
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Correct answer: D — Qatar
India scored 34 (Asian record), Qatar took silver with 32 and China bronze with 23.
Under the Price Support Scheme approval for Kharif 2026-27 (30 September 2026), which state received the largest procurement amount?
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Correct answer: C — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh got ₹3,992.57 crore, Karnataka ₹1,107 crore and Telangana ₹448.42 crore, out of ₹5,547.99 crore.
What is the total value of pulses and oilseeds procurement at MSP approved under PSS for Kharif 2026-27 in UP, Karnataka and Telangana?
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Correct answer: C — ₹5,547.99 crore
Procurement worth ₹5,547.99 crore (7.06 lakh MT) was approved.
Senior LeT commander Musa alias Asif Fauji, killed on 30 September 2026, was neutralised in which district of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: B — Budgam
Musa was neutralised at Gurwatkalan, Khansahib police station area of Budgam district.
The encounter in which LeT commander Musa was killed (September 2026) was part of which ongoing operation started in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Operation Sheruwali
The MHA said the encounter was part of the long-sustained 'Operation Sheruwali', started in May 2026.
Which state's Cabinet approved a 'Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026' on 30 September 2026, with its renewable energy development agency as nodal agency?
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Correct answer: A — Bihar
The Bihar Cabinet approved the draft Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026; BREDA is the nodal agency.
The Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026 is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which the Centre launched in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2023
The Hindu reported the policy is in line with the National Green Hydrogen Mission launched by the Centre in 2023.
The second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) began in September 2026 at:
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Correct answer: B — Subic Bay, Philippines
AIME-2026 commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 September 2026.
Which Indian Naval Ships took part in AIME-2026?
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Correct answer: A — INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish participated in AIME-2026 at Subic Bay.
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 — 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 — Tamil Nadu
The release lists Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana as the top 5 states in employment, together over 56%.
The Intelligent Traffic Management System for Delhi approved by the CCEA in September 2026 will be implemented by:
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Correct answer: D — Delhi Police
The CCEA approved implementation of the ITMS project by Delhi Police at ₹1,789.52 crore.
How many traffic corridors of Delhi will the Intelligent Traffic Management System (approved September 2026) cover?
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Correct answer: D — 42
The ITMS will cover 42 identified traffic corridors in three phases over 24 months.
Which Indian shooter won the women's trap individual gold at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Neeru Dhanda
Neeru Dhanda won the gold with an Asian record 28/30 in the final.
What was Neeru Dhanda's Asian record score in the women's trap final at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 28 out of 30
She hit 28 of 30 targets, bettering the previous Asian record of 24. China's Sun Yunong scored 26.
Before Neeru Dhanda in 2026, which Indian had won the only previous trap gold for India at the Asian Games (in 1978)?
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Correct answer: D — Randhir Singh
Randhir Singh won men's trap gold at the 1978 Bangkok Asian Games; Neeru became only the second Indian to win trap gold at the Asiad.
Consider the following statements: 1. Neeru Dhanda is the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in any shotgun event. 2. India's women's trap team of Neeru Dhanda, Manisha Keer and Aashima Ahlawat won gold at the Asian Games 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the women's trap team won silver, not gold.
Which team finished second behind India in the women's 4x400 m relay at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bahrain
India won in 3:29.69; Bahrain took silver in 3:30.21 and China bronze in 3:31.02.
Which of the following athletes was NOT part of India's gold-winning women's 4x400 m relay team at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Harita Bhadra
The gold-winning quartet was Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary and Vithya Ramraj. Harita Bhadra ran in the mixed 4x100 m relay.
Gulveer Singh completed a hat-trick of medals at the Asian Games 2026 with a bronze in which event?
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Correct answer: D — 5000 m
Gulveer Singh won bronze in the 5000 m (13:32.75) after winning silver medals in the 10000 m and 1500 m.
Consider the following statements about India at the Asian Games 2026 athletics: 1. The women's 4x400 m relay gold was India's first title in the event since Jakarta 2018. 2. India won more athletics medals than it did at Hangzhou 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: it was India's sixth title and first since Jakarta 2018. Statement 2 is wrong: India won 24 athletics medals, five fewer than the 29 at Hangzhou 2023.
With what time did India's men's 4x400 m relay team win bronze at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 3:01.61
India clocked 3:01.61 for bronze; Japan won gold in 3:00.75 and Qatar silver in 3:00.93.
The 48th WorldSkills Competition, where India finished 10th, was held in September 2026 in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Shanghai
WorldSkills 2026 was held in Shanghai, China, from 23 to 26 September 2026.
Consider the following statements about India at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: 1. India won 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence. 2. India sent its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors in 63 skills won 6 silvers and 20 Medals for Excellence and finished 10th.
In which city did UIDAI hold 'Aadhaar Samvaad' on the 17th Aadhaar Day, 29 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Kolkata
UIDAI held Aadhaar Samvaad in Kolkata, with over 600 stakeholders, on the 17th Aadhaar Day.
Which of the following was NOT among the five initiatives UIDAI unveiled at Aadhaar Samvaad 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Masked Aadhaar e-PAN linkage
The five were face authentication for ePDS, SWIK Portal 2.0, a Sub-AUA/Sub-KUA (LITE) framework, a Token Management System and a revamped website.
Who was the chief guest at UIDAI's Aadhaar Samvaad in Kolkata on 29 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jitin Prasada
MoS Jitin Prasada was chief guest; Saurabh Vijay is the CEO of UIDAI.
In September 2026 the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved how much horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in uniformed services?
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Correct answer: C — 20%
The MP Cabinet approved 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in five uniformed services.
Which four-lane road project worth ₹4,470.30 crore was approved by the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on 29 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Damoh–Katni
The Cabinet approved the 105.10 km Damoh–Katni four-lane road at ₹4,470.30 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet decisions of 29 September 2026: 1. The Agniveer reservation covers forest guard and excise constable posts. 2. The Kanh Diversion Project in Ujjain was approved in view of Simhastha 2028. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the quota covers police constable, SAF, jail guard, forest guard and excise constable posts, and the Kanh Diversion Project was approved in view of Simhastha 2028.
The PRAMAAN certificates handed over in September 2026 are issued under which scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme
PRAMAAN certificates are issued under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS), launched by MoEFCC in December 2023.
Which institution is the operating agency of the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal is the scheme's operating agency and organised the event.
Consider the following statements about the first PRAMAAN certificates (2026): 1. One was given to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation for 33,000 hectares of plantations. 2. The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme was launched in December 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: APFDC was certified for 33,000 ha, and MoEFCC launched IFWCS in December 2023.
The 10th Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Industries and Logistics held in New Delhi on 29 September 2026 was between India and which country?
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Correct answer: B — Republic of Korea
It was the 10th India–Republic of Korea JCM, co-chaired by Dinesh Mahur and Kim Il Dong of Korea's DAPA.
Consider the following statements about the 10th India–ROK Joint Committee Meeting (2026): 1. It was held in Seoul. 2. The Korean side was led by the Vice Minister of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the meeting was in New Delhi. Statement 2 is correct: Kim Il Dong, Vice Minister of DAPA, co-chaired it.
How many actions does the revised GRAP schedule for NCR, approved by CAQM in September 2026, contain in total?
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Correct answer: C — 48
The revised schedule has 48 actions: 25 in Stage-I, 8 in Stage-II, 10 in Stage-III and 5 in Stage-IV.
Under the revised GRAP, restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers were extended to which additional district?
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Correct answer: A — Sonipat
The curbs were extended to Sonipat, in addition to Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar.
Consider the following statements about the revised GRAP schedule (2026): 1. Stage-I has the largest number of actions. 2. Actions on DG sets were moved from Stage-I to Stage-II. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Stage-I has 25 of the 48 actions. Statement 2 is wrong: DG-set actions were moved from Stage-II to Stage-I.
Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3, inaugurated by Amit Shah on 29 September 2026, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Delhi
Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3 in Delhi provides signal-free connectivity between East and South Delhi.
What is the cost of Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3, inaugurated in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,635 crore
Phase-3 cost ₹1,635 crore; the total package of projects was worth over ₹1,941 crore.
COFO, whose 28th session was held in Rome in September–October 2026, is a committee of which organisation?
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Correct answer: B — FAO
COFO is the Committee on Forestry of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
As stated by India at COFO 28, what share of India's geographical area is under forest and tree cover?
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Correct answer: C — 25.17%
India's forest and tree cover is 82.74 million hectares, or 25.17% of its geographical area.
Under the Bonn Challenge, India has committed to restore how much degraded and deforested land by 2030?
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Correct answer: B — 26 million ha
India's Bonn Challenge target is 26 million ha by 2030, of which 21.76 million ha are already under restoration.
Consider the following statements made by India at COFO 28: 1. The FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 ranks India 3rd in net annual forest area gain. 2. India has 101 Ramsar sites. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: FRA 2025 ranks India 9th in forest area and 3rd in net annual forest area gain, and India has 101 Ramsar sites.
Whose 42-year-old national record in the women's 400 m hurdles did Vithya Ramraj break at the Asian Games 2026?
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Correct answer: D — P.T. Usha
Vithya clocked 54.75 s, breaking P.T. Usha's 55.42 s set at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
Which Indian won the men's javelin silver at the Asian Games 2026 with a personal best of 85.72 m?
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Correct answer: D — Yashvir Singh
Yashvir Singh won silver with 85.72 m (PB); Rohit Yadav took bronze with 84.35 m. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage won gold.
Which country's athlete won the men's javelin gold at the Asian Games 2026, ahead of India's Yashvir Singh?
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Correct answer: D — Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage won gold with 88.55 m in his final throw.
Consider the following statements about India's athletics results on 28 September 2026 at the Asian Games: 1. Gulveer Singh won silver in the men's 1500 m. 2. Avinash Sable successfully defended his 3000 m steeplechase title. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Gulveer won 1500 m silver in 3:36.72. Statement 2 is wrong: defending champion Avinash Sable finished fourth.
Parul Chaudhary won a bronze medal in which event at the Asian Games 2026 on 28 September?
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Correct answer: D — Women's 5000 m
Parul Chaudhary won the women's 5000 m bronze in 15:14.61, a day after her 3000 m steeplechase bronze.
'PRAHAAR', discussed at a conference inaugurated by Amit Shah on 28 September 2026, relates to which area?
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Correct answer: D — Counter-terrorism policy and strategy
The conference was on 'PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy', India's counter-terrorism framework.
Which new portal did Amit Shah launch at the PRAHAAR conference on 28 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Extradition Portal
Shah launched a new Extradition Portal to speed up efforts to bring back fugitives from abroad.
According to the Home Ministry, how many fugitive criminals were brought back to India between 2019 and 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 288
288 fugitive criminals were brought back to India from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026.
Consider the following statements about PRAHAAR (2026): 1. Human Rights is one of its seven pillars. 2. The Shahzad Bhatti network has been declared a terrorist organisation under UAPA. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Human Rights is one of the seven pillars, and the Shahzad Bhatti network was declared a terrorist organisation under UAPA.
According to the Quick Estimate released on 28 September 2026, what was India's IIP growth in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 8.0%
IIP grew 8.0% year-on-year in August 2026, up from 6.7% in July 2026.
Which sector of the IIP contracted in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Mining & Quarrying
Mining & Quarrying fell 5.6%, while Manufacturing (+9.0%), Electricity & Gas Supply (+12.3%) and Water Supply etc. (+6.3%) grew.
What is the base year of the Index of Industrial Production series used in the August 2026 Quick Estimate?
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Correct answer: D — 2022-23
The IIP Quick Estimate for August 2026 uses base 2022-23=100.
Consider the following statements about the IIP Quick Estimate for August 2026: 1. Electricity & Gas Supply recorded the highest sectoral growth. 2. The Quick Estimate of IIP is released on the 12th of every month. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Electricity & Gas Supply grew 12.3%, the highest. Statement 2 is wrong: the Quick Estimate is released on the 28th of every month (or the next working day).
Where was the 14th meeting of the India–UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments held on 28 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 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 India–UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, heads which institution?
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Correct answer: A — 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 India–UAE 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 — 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.
To which date did CBDT extend the ITR due date for AY 2026-27 for persons subject to audit?
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Correct answer: C — 21 November 2026
The due date was extended from 31 October 2026 to 21 November 2026.
Consider the following statements about the CBDT decision of 28 September 2026: 1. The 'specified date' for the tax audit report was extended to 21 October 2026. 2. The extension applies to all individual taxpayers, including non-audit cases. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the extension applies only to persons subject to audit (Serial No. 2 of the Table below Explanation 2 to Section 139(1)).
The Livestock Insurance Portal launched on 28 September 2026 operates under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — National Livestock Mission
The portal serves the Livestock Insurance activity of the National Livestock Mission (NLM).
Who launched the Livestock Insurance Portal on 28 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh)
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) launched it, with MoS S.P. Singh Baghel present.
Esha Singh won a silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 in which event?
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Correct answer: D — Women's 25 m pistol
Esha Singh won silver in the women's 25 m pistol individual event on 28 September 2026.
Pinkcy Balhara won a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 in which sport?
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Correct answer: A — Kurash
Pinkcy Balhara won bronze in the women's 78 kg kurash event.
Which city will host India Energy Week 2027?
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Correct answer: C — Kolkata
Kolkata will host IEW 2027 from 28 to 31 January 2027 at the New Town Convention Centre.
Which edition of India Energy Week will be held in Kolkata in January 2027?
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Correct answer: C — Fifth
IEW 2027 is the fifth edition; IEW debuted in Bengaluru in 2023 and the fourth edition was in Goa in 2026.
Along with Gaganyaan, which mission did Jitendra Singh cite as creating new opportunities for India–France space partnership in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — TRISHNA
Jitendra Singh said TRISHNA, Gaganyaan and India's 400+ space start-ups create new opportunities for the India–France partnership.
The year 2026 has been designated as the India–France Year of what?
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Correct answer: B — Innovation
Jitendra Singh said the 2026 India–France Year of Innovation opens new avenues for scientific and technological cooperation.
Who will chair the Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) announced by the Ministry of Steel in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Secretary, Ministry of Steel
The SISC will be headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Steel, as Chairman.
Consider the following statements about the Steel Industry Safety Council (2026): 1. It will be supported by a Steel Industry Safety Directorate (SISD). 2. Representatives of PESO and NDMA will be part of the Council. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the SISD will provide technical support, and the Council includes representatives of DGMS, PESO and NDMA.
KAZIND is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
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Correct answer: D — Kazakhstan
KAZIND is the India–Kazakhstan joint military exercise; its 9th edition is at Oskemen, Kazakhstan.
The Indian contingent for KAZIND-2026 is drawn mainly from a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: A — Garhwal Rifles
The 60-member Indian contingent is drawn mainly from a battalion of the Garhwal Rifles, along with IAF personnel.
Consider the following statements about Exercise KAZIND-2026: 1. It is the ninth edition of the exercise. 2. It is being held at Oskemen in Kazakhstan. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: KAZIND-2026 is the ninth edition and is held at Oskemen, Kazakhstan, from 28 September to 11 October 2026.
The FASTag Annual Pass, which crossed one crore passes in September 2026, was launched on which date?
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Correct answer: A — 15 August 2025
The FASTag Annual Pass was launched on 15 August 2025.
The FASTag Annual Pass is valid for one year or how many toll plaza crossings, whichever is earlier?
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Correct answer: C — 200
A one-time fee of ₹3,075 gives one year's validity or 200 toll plaza crossings.