UPSC EPFO / APFC Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which team did India beat in the final to win the Women's Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Sri Lanka
India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai on 13 September 2026.
How many Women's Asia Cup titles has India won after the 2026 triumph?
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Correct answer: D — Eight
The 2026 win was India's record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title.
Which Indian bowler took four wickets for 20 runs in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final?
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Correct answer: B — Shree Charani
Shree Charani took 4/20 and Deepti Sharma 3/19 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111.
Consider the following about the Women's Asia Cup: 1. India won the 2026 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 2. India also won the previous (2024) edition, beating Sri Lanka in the final at Dambulla. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. India won the 2026 final in Dubai, but Sri Lanka had beaten India in the 2024 final at Dambulla.
Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which country?
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Correct answer: D — Malaysia
Samudra Laksamana is held between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Which Indian Navy ship took part in the 4th edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana at Lumut in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — INS Mysore
INS Mysore took part from 9 to 12 September 2026 at Lumut, Malaysia.
Consider the following about Exercise Samudra Laksamana: 1. The 3rd edition was held at and off Visakhapatnam in 2024. 2. The Malaysian ship KD Lekir took part in both the 3rd and the 4th editions. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The 3rd edition (28 Feb – 2 Mar 2024) was at and off Visakhapatnam with INS Kiltan and KD Lekir, and KD Lekir also exercised with INS Mysore in the 4th edition at Lumut.
INS Sudarshini, which sailed from Livorno, Italy, on 12 September 2026, is undertaking which voyage?
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Correct answer: D — Lokayan 2026
The sail training ship INS Sudarshini is on the Lokayan 2026 voyage.
Under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign launched in February 2026, which group receives the free single-dose HPV vaccine?
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Correct answer: B — 14-year-old girls
The campaign offers a voluntary, free, single-dose HPV vaccine to 14-year-old girls with parental consent.
Which State leads in the number of girls vaccinated under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign, with more than 22 lakh?
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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh leads with more than 22 lakh adolescent girls vaccinated.
Which of the following groups of States had achieved 100% coverage of their target group under the HPV campaign as of 11 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram
Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram reached 100%; Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Assam crossed 90%.
Consider the following about the National HPV Vaccination Campaign: 1. The vaccine is given free of cost at government health facilities with parental consent. 2. The campaign was launched in February 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The vaccine is free and voluntary with parental consent; the campaign was launched by PM Modi in February 2026, not 2025.
The call of 'Jai Jagat', recalled by PM Modi on 11 September 2026, is associated with which leader?
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Correct answer: A — Acharya Vinoba Bhave
PM Modi recalled Acharya Vinoba Bhave's call of 'Jai Jagat' while paying tributes on his Jayanti.
From which date will the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 come into force?
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Correct answer: D — 1 January 2027
The amended rules notified on 10 September 2026 take effect from 1 January 2027.
Under the amended e-commerce rules of 2026, how is the 'prior price' shown alongside a discounted price defined?
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Correct answer: C — The lowest price offered during the 30 days before the discount
The 'prior price' is the lowest price at which the goods or services were offered in the 30 days before the price reduction was announced.
About what share of the grievances received by the National Consumer Helpline in 2025 related to the e-commerce sector?
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Correct answer: B — About 29%
Of 17,71,622 grievances in 2025, 5,11,196 — around 29% — related to e-commerce.
Consider the following about the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026: 1. E-commerce entities must undertake a yearly self-audit for compliance with the Dark Patterns Guidelines, 2023. 2. Disclosure of country of origin has been made optional for imported goods. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Entities must self-audit yearly and display a compliance certificate; importer details and country of origin must be disclosed for imported goods.
How many digits does the Bhu-Aadhaar (ULPIN) to be assigned to every land parcel under DILRMP 3.0 have?
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Correct answer: D — 14
DILRMP 3.0 assigns a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (Bhu-Aadhaar) to every land parcel.
What is the outlay of DILRMP 3.0 for the period 2026–2031?
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Correct answer: A — ₹565.50 crore
DILRMP 3.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of ₹565.50 crore for 2026–2031.
Under DILRMP 3.0, high-footfall Sub-Registrar Offices will be upgraded into 'Registration Seva Kendras' modelled on which existing service?
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Correct answer: D — Passport Seva Kendras
75 high-footfall Sub-Registrar Offices will become Registration Seva Kendras inspired by Passport Seva Kendras.
Consider the following about DILRMP 3.0: 1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with 60:40 cost sharing between the Centre and States. 2. It will accelerate the NAKSHA pilot for GIS-based urban land records. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. DILRMP 3.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% central funding, and it accelerates the NAKSHA urban land mapping pilot.
The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 replaces a law originally enacted in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1891
The 2026 Act replaces the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891.
From which date will the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 come into force?
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Correct answer: D — 1 October 2026
A notification dated 10 September 2026 appointed 1 October 2026 as the commencement date; the Act got assent on 13 August 2026.
Under the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, what must a court record before summoning bank officials in a case where the bank is not a party?
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Correct answer: B — A 'special cause' in writing
The Act requires the court to record a 'special cause' in writing for such summoning.
Consider the following about the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026: 1. It recognises banking records maintained in electronic, digital and cloud-based forms. 2. The Central Government may extend its provisions to specified financial sector entities. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Act is technology-neutral, covering physical, electronic, digital, virtual and cloud-based records, and the Centre may extend it to specified financial sector entities.
In which city was the first International Space Summit, addressed by PM Modi on 10 September 2026, held?
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Correct answer: D — Paris
The summit was held in Paris at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron; PM Modi joined via video conference.
According to PM Modi at the International Space Summit, Indian rockets have launched more than 430 payloads from how many countries?
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Correct answer: C — 34
Modi said more than 430 payloads from 34 countries have been launched on Indian rockets.
PM Modi recalled that France has been India's space partner since the start of India's space programme at which place in the 1960s?
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Correct answer: D — Thumba
Modi said France has been a trusted partner since the inception of the Indian space programme at Thumba in the 1960s.
Consider the following statements from PM Modi's address at the International Space Summit (2026): 1. Chandrayaan-3 made India the first nation to land near the lunar south pole. 2. PM Modi attended the summit in person in Paris. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Modi cited Chandrayaan-3's south-pole landing, but he addressed the summit via video conference.
The first-ever district-level estimates for the unincorporated non-agricultural sector released by NSO in September 2026 are based on which survey?
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Correct answer: B — ASUSE 2025
The district-level report draws on Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2025 data.
According to NSO's district-level estimates (September 2026), the top 50 districts by number of unincorporated establishments account for about what share of total establishments, workforce and GVA?
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Correct answer: C — One-third
The top 50 districts account for nearly one-third of total establishments, workforce and Gross Value Added.
Consider the following findings of NSO's district-level estimates for the unincorporated sector (September 2026): 1. In 237 districts, women constitute one-third of the workforce in the unincorporated sector. 2. GVA per worker exceeds the all-India average in fewer than 100 districts. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Women form one-third of the workforce in 237 districts, and GVA per worker exceeds the all-India average in 280 districts.
How much foreign-origin gold did the DRI report seizing in six pan-India operations, announced on 10 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — About 41 kg
DRI seized about 41 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at around ₹62 crore.
In the DRI gold seizures reported in September 2026, 89 gold bars weighing about 11.3 kg were recovered near BOP Halderpara along which border?
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Correct answer: B — Indo-Bangladesh border
DRI, with the BSF, seized the 89 bars near the Indo-Bangladesh border at BOP Halderpara.
Consider the following about the DRI gold seizures reported on 10 September 2026: 1. The seizures were made under the Customs Act, 1962. 2. In Mumbai, gold dust concealed in wax capsules was seized from a syndicate involving airport staff. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The gold was seized under the Customs Act, 1962, and in Mumbai 3.47 kg of gold dust in wax capsules was recovered from a syndicate using transit passengers and airport staff.
The TRAI regulations repealed on 10 September 2026 had enforced what ceiling on advertisements on TV channels?
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Correct answer: C — 12 minutes per clock hour
The 2012 regulations enforced a ceiling of twelve minutes of advertisements in a clock hour.
The twelve-minute advertisement cap for TV channels was originally prescribed under which rules, before the MIB omitted the provision in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994
The cap was in rule 7(11) of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, which the MIB omitted by a notification published on 21 August 2026.
Who is the President of Sri Lanka whom Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met in Colombo on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Rajnath Singh called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on 9 September 2026.
During Rajnath Singh's visit to Sri Lanka in September 2026, an MoU was exchanged on upgrading which equipment of the Sri Lankan Air Force?
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Correct answer: B — Six L70 guns
The MoU covers the upgradation of six L70 guns for the Sri Lankan Air Force.
President Dissanayake thanked India for relief under which operation during Cyclone Ditwah?
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Correct answer: C — Operation Sagar Bandhu
Dissanayake expressed gratitude for India's relief under Operation Sagar Bandhu during Cyclone Ditwah.
Consider the following about Rajnath Singh's visit to Colombo on 9 September 2026: 1. Three Bailey bridges built by the Indian Defence Forces were virtually inaugurated. 2. An MoU was signed to formalise the NCC youth exchange programme between India and Sri Lanka. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The leaders inaugurated three Indian-built Bailey bridges, and the NCC MoU formalises the youth exchange programme.
At which event did UIDAI launch the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Global Fintech Fest 2026
UIDAI launched the SDK and Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
What is the main user benefit of the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK launched by UIDAI in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — It lets apps run face authentication inside their own app without switching applications
The SDK brings face authentication into native Android and iOS apps, giving a single-app experience; consent remains part of the journey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bhagwat Prasad Makwana
Bhagwat Prasad Makwana, appointed on 6 September 2026, assumed charge on 9 September.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As per the kharif sowing report as on 4 September 2026, which crop groups registered higher coverage than the corresponding period of last year?
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Correct answer: C — Pulses and jute & mesta
Pulses (117.13 vs 115.30 lakh ha) and jute & mesta (6.34 vs 6.24 lakh ha) were ahead; rice and oilseeds were lower.
The National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse planned for September 2026 marks which anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?
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Correct answer: D — 6th
The Social Justice Ministry said the pledge marks the 6th anniversary of the NMBA and targets 10 crore+ citizens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists from which Indian institute led a study showing that a well-timed flip operation can delay 'entanglement sudden death' in quantum systems?
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Correct answer: B — Raman Research Institute
The study was by scientists of the Raman Research Institute (an autonomous DST institute) with the University of Calgary and Louisiana State University.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INS Sudarshini, which concluded a port call at Barcelona on 6 September 2026, is on which expedition?
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Correct answer: B — Lokayan 26
INS Sudarshini's Barcelona call was part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition.