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What is the MSP of wheat for Rabi Marketing Season 2027-28, approved by the Cabinet on 30 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,610 per quintal
Wheat MSP for RMS 2027-28 is ₹2,610 per quintal, up ₹25 from ₹2,585 in RMS 2026-27.
Which Rabi crop received the highest absolute increase in MSP for Marketing Season 2027-28?
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Correct answer: D — Safflower
The highest absolute increase was for safflower at ₹675 per quintal, followed by rapeseed & mustard at ₹413.
For Rabi Marketing Season 2027-28, the expected margin over the all-India weighted average cost of production is highest for which crop?
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Correct answer: A — Wheat
The expected margin is 106% for wheat, followed by 96% for rapeseed & mustard and 92% for lentil.
Consider the following statements about the Rabi MSP for 2027-28: 1. The MSP of barley was raised by ₹136 per quintal. 2. The MSP of gram is ₹5,958 per quintal. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Barley MSP rose by ₹136 to ₹2,286, and gram MSP is ₹5,958 per quintal.
Green Energy Corridor Phase-III, approved by the Cabinet in September 2026, aims to enable evacuation of up to how much renewable energy through intra-state transmission?
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Correct answer: D — 135 GW
GEC-III will strengthen the Intra-State Transmission System to evacuate up to 135 GW of renewable energy.
How much Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity is provided under Green Energy Corridor Phase-III?
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Correct answer: D — 50 GWh
The scheme provides for deployment of 50 GWh of BESS, with ₹50,000 crore earmarked for it.
What is the total outlay of Green Energy Corridor Phase-III approved on 30 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,86,405 crore
Total outlay is ₹1,86,405 crore (₹1,36,378 crore InSTS + ₹50,000 crore BESS); ₹54,082 crore is the Central Financial Support.
Consider the following statements about Green Energy Corridor Phase-III: 1. State Transmission Utilities will be the overall implementing agency. 2. The scheme is targeted to be set up by FY 2029-30. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
State Transmission Utilities are the overall implementing agency, but the scheme's target year is FY 2032-33, not 2029-30.
Which team did India's women's compound archery team beat in the Asian Games 2026 final on 30 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — China
India beat China 238-234 in the women's compound team final.
India's women's compound team score of 238 at the Asian Games 2026 equalled a world record originally set by which country?
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Correct answer: B — South Korea
The score of 238 equalled the world record set by South Korea at the Incheon Asian Games in 2014.
Consider the following statements about India's compound archery at the Asian Games 2026 (30 September): 1. Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav won the mixed team gold and secured an LA 2028 quota. 2. The men's team beat South Korea 238-237 in the final. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Chikitha and Sahil won mixed team gold and secured the LA 2028 quota; the men's team beat China (not South Korea) 238-237.
In the narcotics seizure announced on 30 September 2026, about how much heroin and methamphetamine was seized from an Iranian dhow?
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Correct answer: C — 526 kg
About 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine worth over ₹3,000 crore was seized.
Consider the following statements about the September 2026 maritime drug seizure: 1. The Iranian dhow was intercepted in the Arabian Sea west of Lakshadweep. 2. The Indian Coast Guard worked with the Anti-Terrorism Squad of Gujarat. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The dhow was intercepted west of Lakshadweep, and the ICG acted in coordination with Gujarat ATS.
What is the approved outlay of National Coastal Mission 2.0, whose guidelines were launched in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹767 crore
NCM 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with an approved outlay of ₹767 crore, to be implemented till 2030-31.
National Coastal Mission 2.0 will be implemented across how many coastal States and Union Territories?
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Correct answer: A — 9 States and 4 UTs
NCM 2.0 will be implemented till 2030-31 across nine coastal States and four Union Territories.
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.
What was Delhi's monthly average AQI for September 2026, the lowest September figure in five years?
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Correct answer: B — 102
Delhi's September 2026 average AQI was 102, against 105 in 2025, 105 in 2024, 108 in 2023 and 104 in 2022.
Under the ICAR–FCI MoU of September 2026 on alternative fumigation of stored grain, which institute will implement Phase-I?
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Correct answer: B — ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana
The two-year Phase-I project will be implemented by ICAR–Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana.
Sunil Kumar won a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 in which event?
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Correct answer: B — Men's Greco-Roman 87kg
Sunil Kumar won bronze in the men's Greco-Roman 87kg event, matching his 2022 finish.
In September 2026, the Election Commission of India extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) dates in which two states?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya
The ECI extended SIR dates in Andhra Pradesh (final publication 16.10.2026) and Meghalaya (final publication 26.10.2026).
Which Indian institute was part of the CHIME collaboration that made the first standalone detection of early-universe hydrogen glow (reported September 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — Raman Research Institute
CHIME collaborators at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of DST, were part of the study.
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.
In September 2026 DGCA issued a Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR Section 7, Series B, Part XXI) setting the syllabus for a pilot licence for which type of aircraft?
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Correct answer: B — Gyroplanes
CAR Section 7, Series B, Part XXI sets out the syllabus for the gyroplane pilot licence.
Who received the lifetime award at the 4th Eco Warrior Awards for forest officers in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — B. K. Singh
B. K. Singh received the lifetime award; 15 forest officers were honoured at the 4th edition.
India held the 2nd Joint Working Group on Tourism with which country on 29 September 2026, discussing cine-tourism and destination twinning?
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Correct answer: C — Italy
The 2nd India–Italy JWG on Tourism was co-chaired by Bhuvnesh Kumar and Emanuela Tripi.