Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
DRDO's first high-value deep-tech TDF agreement (September 2026) is for the indigenous development of what?
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Correct answer: B — A 20 mK dilution refrigerator for quantum applications
The agreement with Zero mK India is for a 20 mK-class dilution refrigerator, needed for quantum computing platforms.
What is the size of the TDF corpus for deep-tech and cutting-edge projects under which DRDO signed its first high-value agreement in September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — ₹500 crore
It is the first high-value agreement under the ₹500 crore corpus approved by the Defence Minister.
What is the theme of the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 to be held in New Delhi from 12 to 14 October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Shared Stories, Shared Futures
The festival is themed 'Shared Stories, Shared Futures'.
The BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 builds on which declaration adopted at the BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bhopal Declaration
It builds on the Bhopal Declaration, which emphasised cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
The ₹166.5 crore four-lane Road Over Bridge at Alkapuri approved by Indian Railways in September 2026 is in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Vadodara
The Alkapuri ROB is in Vadodara Division of Western Railway, Gujarat.
Which school won the Junior Boys (U-17) title at the 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Minerva Public School, Mohali
Minerva Public School (CISCE), Mohali beat MIC EMHSS, Kerala 3-2 in the final.
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), which issued an advisory on tuna in September 2026, is headquartered in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Kochi
ICAR-CMFRI is based in Kochi, Kerala.
Which body hosted the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting in New Delhi on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Central Board of Direct Taxes
The meeting was hosted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance.
Which two India-led BRICS working groups were established at the September 2026 Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting?
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Correct answer: C — International Taxation and Transfer Pricing; Revenue Statistics
The two new India-led groups are on International Taxation and Transfer Pricing, and on Revenue Statistics. The Client-Centric Administration and HR Practices groups were merged into the new Cross-Learning Lab.
Where was the first in-person BRICS Young Tax Professionals Capacity Building Programme held in April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur
The programme was held at the National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur, and has now been made an annual feature.
Consider the following about the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting of September 2026: 1. Ten BRICS tax administrations, including Ethiopia and Indonesia, took part. 2. The meeting concluded with the signing of the BRICS Tax Progress Report 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The ten administrations were Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the UAE.
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with which PSU on 23 September 2026 for 160 SAT-SAAW for the IAF?
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Correct answer: C — Bharat Dynamics Limited
The ₹810.79 crore contract was signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
What type of weapon is the SAT-SAAW contracted for the IAF in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Air-to-ground precision guided glide bomb
SAT-SAAW is an air-to-ground precision guided glide bomb designed to neutralise enemy airfields from long stand-off range.
What indigenous content will the SAT-SAAW have, as per the Ministry of Defence?
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Correct answer: B — 60%
The DRDO-designed system will have 60% indigenous content.
Consider the following about the SAT-SAAW contract signed in September 2026: 1. The weapon can be launched from Jaguar, Hawk and Su-30 MKI aircraft. 2. The contract was signed under the Buy (Global) category. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The weapon can be launched from Jaguar, Hawk and Su-30 MKI. The contract was under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, not Buy (Global).
Mirabai Chanu won which medal in the women's 49 kg weightlifting at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: C — Silver
Mirabai Chanu won silver with a total of 198 kg.
What was Mirabai Chanu's total lift in the 49 kg final at Aichi-Nagoya 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 198 kg
Mirabai lifted 87 kg in snatch and 111 kg in clean and jerk for 198 kg.
Mirabai Chanu's 2026 silver made her India's first Asian Games weightlifting medallist since which lifter?
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Correct answer: D — Karnam Malleswari
Mirabai is India's first Asian Games weightlifting medallist since Karnam Malleswari won silver in 1998.
Consider the following about the women's 49 kg weightlifting at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. North Korea's Ri Song-gum won the gold medal. 2. Mirabai Chanu led the field after the snatch section. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Ri Song-gum won gold. Mirabai was third after the snatch (87 kg) and moved up to second in the clean and jerk, so statement 2 is wrong.
Where was the national celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day held on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 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 — Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
The theme was 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow' (स्वस्थ भविष्य के लिए आयुर्वेद).
Consider the following about the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations: 1. 'Ayush Vision 2030' and the CCRAS–AGNI 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 — 1 only
Ayush Vision 2030 and the CCRAS–AGNI portal were launched. The event was virtually inaugurated by MoS (IC) Prataprao Jadhav; the Prime Minister's message was read out.
As per the Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey 2025-26, which purpose accounted for the highest share (48%) of overnight trips in the last 365 days?
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Correct answer: D — Pilgrimage and religious
About 48 of every 100 overnight trips in the last 365 days were for pilgrimage and religious purposes.
The Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey released in September 2026 was conducted as part of which NSS round?
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Correct answer: D — 80th round
The survey was conducted from July 2025 to June 2026 as part of the NSS 80th round.
As per the DTES 2025-26, which type of overnight trip had the highest average household expenditure per trip?
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Correct answer: A — Business trips
Business trips recorded the highest average expenditure per trip, ₹5,949, for overnight trips made in the last 30 days.
Consider the following findings of the Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey 2025-26: 1. Shopping was the most frequently undertaken type of same-day trip. 2. Overnight trips per 100 urban tourist households fell compared with 2014-15. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Social trips (33%) were the most common same-day trips, ahead of shopping (26%). Urban trips per 100 tourist households rose from 121 to 132.
How did India's men's skeet team secure bronze at the 2026 Asian Games after tying on 346?
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Correct answer: B — By a shoot-off against Kazakhstan
India were level with Kazakhstan on 346 and won the shoot-off.
Which trio won India's women's skeet team bronze at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: C — Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan
Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon and Maheshwari Chauhan scored 331 for the bronze.
Consider the following about the skeet team events at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. The women's skeet team bronze was India's first-ever Asian Games medal in that event. 2. China won gold in the women's skeet team event. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the women's bronze was India's first in the event, and China won gold with Kazakhstan taking silver.
Ubifly Technologies, which received ₹285 crore RDI Fund support in September 2026, is developing which product?
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Correct answer: B — A three-seat electric advanced air mobility aircraft (e200X)
Ubifly is developing the e200X, a three-seat, zero-emission advanced air mobility aircraft.
Consider the following about TDB's support to Ubifly Technologies: 1. The support will be provided through Optionally Convertible Debentures. 2. The project aims to take the technology from TRL 3 to TRL 6. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The support is through Optionally Convertible Debentures. The project aims to move the technology from TRL 6 to TRL 9, not TRL 3 to 6.
Bharat Taxi, launched in Uttar Pradesh on 23 September 2026, works on which principle?
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Correct answer: B — Driver is the Owner
Bharat Taxi is a cooperative service based on the principle 'Driver is the Owner'.
Which of the following cities was NOT among those where Bharat Taxi was launched in Uttar Pradesh on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Agra
Bharat Taxi was launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj. Agra was not on the list.
Bharat Taxi drivers are called by which name under the cooperative model?
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Correct answer: B — Saarthis
Bharat Taxi's drivers are called Saarthis; more than 10 lakh joined in six months.
Kavach 4.0 was commissioned for the first time on South Central Railway on which section?
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Correct answer: D — Malkajgiri–Kamareddi
Kavach was upgraded from Version 3.2 to 4.0 over 108 route km on the Malkajgiri–Kamareddi section of Hyderabad Division.
Kavach, being upgraded to Version 4.0 by Indian Railways, is what kind of system?
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Correct answer: A — Automatic Train Protection system
Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that helps the loco pilot keep trains within speed limits.
Consider the following about Kavach 4.0: 1. Kavach 4.0 provides a station-to-station Kavach interface through optical fibre cable. 2. Kavach 4.0 can interface directly with existing electronic interlocking systems. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are among the key improvements listed for Kavach 4.0, along with higher location accuracy and better signal information in bigger yards.
Which country beat India 3-1 in the men's badminton team semi-final at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: D — China
China beat India 3-1, so India took bronze.
In the 2026 Asian Games semi-final against China, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty beat which pair?
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Correct answer: A — Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang
Satwik and Chirag beat reigning world champions Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20.
INS Sudarshini arrived at which port on 23 September 2026 during Lokayan 26?
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Correct answer: C — Alexandria, Egypt
INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, on 23 September 2026, its second visit there during the deployment.
From which port did INS Sudarshini begin the Lokayan 26 expedition on 20 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Kochi
The 10-month expedition began from Kochi on 20 January 2026.
Consider the following about the Lokayan 26 expedition of INS Sudarshini: 1. INS Sudarshini is scheduled to cover about 22,000 nautical miles across 18 ports in 13 countries. 2. INS Sudarshini made its first Atlantic crossing, reaching Antigua on 27 May 2026. 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 of 24 September 2026.
Jay Meena became India's first Asian Games medallist in which sport at Aichi-Nagoya 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Soft tennis
Jay Meena won men's singles bronze in soft tennis, India's first Asian Games medal in the sport.
Consider the following about Jay Meena at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. Jay Meena lost the semi-final to Japan's Takuya Kurosaka. 2. Jay Meena won the bronze in the mixed doubles event. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Meena lost the semi-final 2-4 to Kurosaka. His bronze came in men's singles, not mixed doubles.
President Droupadi Murmu attended the 75th annual convocation of which university on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
The President attended the 75th annual convocation of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda at Vadodara.
When was the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform, which crossed 3 crore registered youth in September 2026, launched?
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Correct answer: B — 31 October 2023
MY Bharat was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 October 2023.
How many MoUs did the Ministry of Civil Aviation sign with States/UTs on 22 September 2026 under the next phase of UDAN?
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Correct answer: D — 21
A total of 21 MoUs were signed between the Ministry, participating States/UTs and AAI.
Which body is the implementing agency of the UDAN scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Airports Authority of India
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is the implementing agency under UDAN and is a party to the 21 MoUs.
As stated in September 2026, how many routes has UDAN operationalised since its launch?
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Correct answer: A — 687
UDAN has operationalised 687 routes and 95 aerodromes, with over 3.66 lakh flights.
Consider the following about Modified UDAN: 1. Promotion of indigenous manufacturing is one of its four pillars. 2. Modified UDAN targets 120 new destinations over the next ten years. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The four pillars are affordability, sustainability, a Challenge Mode framework and indigenous manufacturing; the MoS cited 120 new destinations and 4 crore more passengers over ten years.
Who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 at the 72nd National Film Awards on 22 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Anant Nag
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 on veteran actor Anant Nag.
Where was the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held?
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Correct answer: B — Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat
The ceremony was held at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat, after the I&B Ministry decided to take the awards beyond the national capital.
Which film won Best Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards?
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Correct answer: A — Article 370
'Article 370' won Best Feature Film; its lead Yami Gautam won Best Actress.
Consider the following about the 72nd National Film Awards: 1. The Best Actor award was shared by Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan. 2. Randeep Hooda won the Best Debut Director award for 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the I&B Ministry release of 8 September 2026.
By what margin did India beat Sri Lanka in the women's cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: B — 147 runs
India made 216/3 and bowled Sri Lanka out for 69, winning by 147 runs.
Who was India's top scorer with 79 in the 2026 Asian Games women's cricket final?
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Correct answer: D — Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana scored 79 off 45 balls; Richa Ghosh made 49 and Shafali Verma 48.
The women's cricket gold on 22 September 2026 was India's which gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games?
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Correct answer: A — First
The Prime Minister noted that the victory brought India its first gold of this edition of the Games.
Consider the following about women's cricket at the Asian Games: 1. India also beat Sri Lanka in the final at Hangzhou 2023. 2. Pakistan won the bronze medal at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. India beat Sri Lanka in both finals, and Pakistan beat Bangladesh for bronze in 2026.
INS Trishul arrived at Toulon on 22 September 2026 for which bilateral exercise?
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Correct answer: A — VARUNA
INS Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, for the 24th edition of VARUNA with the French Navy.
The September 2026 edition of the India–France naval exercise VARUNA, joined by INS Trishul at Toulon, was which edition?
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Correct answer: D — 24th
INS Trishul arrived at Toulon for the 24th edition of VARUNA.
The TRAI Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 mainly mandate which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — Voice-and-SMS-only Special Tariff Vouchers with validities of 30 days or less
The amendment mandates voice-and-SMS-only STVs, at reduced tariffs, for each validity of 30 days or less offered for data plans.
Consider the following about TRAI's Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026: 1. They require a voucher renewable on the same date every month. 2. They were finalised without any public consultation. 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 draft was released for consultation on 7 April 2026, drew 1,132 responses and had an open house discussion on 15 June 2026.
India's first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) is coming up in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Gwalior
The TMZ is coming up in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh; the September 2026 investors' roundtable was held in Bengaluru.
As per Jyotiraditya Scindia in September 2026, how much do the 24 companies on board propose to invest in the Gwalior TMZ?
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Correct answer: D — ₹5,500 crore
Scindia said 24 companies are on board and propose to invest ₹5,500 crore; about ₹700 crore was committed at the Bengaluru roadshow.
Who co-chaired the 7th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue with Hardeep Singh Puri?
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Correct answer: D — Haitham Al Ghais
The meeting was co-chaired by OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais.
Which edition of the High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 22 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Seventh
It was the Seventh High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue.
Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 was held 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-Defense Force.
Where did Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 conclude on 22 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Air Force Station Jodhpur
The exercise concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur after 14 days of joint training.
Consider the following about Exercise Veer Guardian 2026: 1. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated with F-35A fighter aircraft. 2. The IAF fielded Su-30 MKI, Rafale and LCA Tejas aircraft. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Japan flew F-2A fighters, not F-35A, so statement 1 is wrong. The IAF fielded Su-30 MKI, Rafale and Tejas.
What is the theme of the 9th India International Water Week 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Climate Resilient Water Management
The 9th IIWW (22–26 September 2026) is centred on the theme 'Climate Resilient Water Management'.
Who inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week at Bharat Mandapam on 22 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the five-day event organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
By which year does the roadmap presented by Amit Shah at the 3rd ANTF Heads conference aim to uproot the drug trade from India?
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Correct answer: B — 2029
Amit Shah said that with Roadmap 2029, the drug trade will be uprooted from India by 2029.
At the 3rd ANTF Heads conference, Amit Shah said the ANTF should become what?
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Correct answer: C — Anti Narco Mission Command
Amit Shah said the goal should be to make the ANTF an Anti Narco Mission Command.
Consider the following points made at the 3rd National Conference of ANTF Heads: 1. The district will be made the basic unit of the fight against drugs. 2. Nashamukt Mitras will visit 10 lakh schools, colleges and institutions. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both points were made by the Home Minister at the conference.
The Dallirajhara–Rowghat new rail line, whose final section was inspected by CRS on 22 September 2026, is in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Chhattisgarh
The line is under the Raipur Division of South East Central Railway in Chhattisgarh.
The Dallirajhara–Rowghat line will help transport iron ore to which steel plant?
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Correct answer: B — Bhilai Steel Plant
The new line will facilitate iron ore transportation to the Bhilai Steel Plant.
Consider the following about the Dallirajhara–Rowghat rail project: 1. The Taroki–Rowghat section is a double-line, non-electrified stretch. 2. The total length of the Dallirajhara–Rowghat line is 17.5 km. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Taroki–Rowghat is a single-line electrified broad-gauge section of 17.5 km; the whole Dallirajhara–Rowghat line is 95 km.