Asia Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
In CAQM's special industrial inspection drive in Nuh on 3 September 2026, how many of the 35 units inspected were found non-compliant?
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Correct answer: C — 17
17 units were non-compliant, 11 were compliant and 7 were closed or non-operational.
Which pollution control devices were found defective or poorly maintained at several units during CAQM's Nuh inspection drive?
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Correct answer: A — Wet scrubbers and electrostatic precipitators
Defective wet scrubbers and non-functional or poorly maintained electrostatic precipitators were observed, along with inadequate stack heights.
The Centre for Advanced Bladder Diagnostics at Safdarjung Hospital, described as the first such approach in India, integrates Video Urodynamics with which technique?
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Correct answer: B — Near Infrared Spectroscopy-based brain mapping
The centre integrates Video Urodynamics (VUDS) with Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)-based brain mapping.
About how many patients a year are the new diagnostic facilities inaugurated at Safdarjung Hospital in September 2026 expected to benefit?
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Correct answer: D — 5,600
The new facilities are expected to benefit approximately 5,600 patients annually.
Which of the following was NOT among the Himalayan States/UTs whose GLOF and avalanche preparedness was reviewed by the Union Home Secretary on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Meghalaya
The States/UT were Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
In disaster management, what does the abbreviation GLOF stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
GLOF stands for Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, the hazard reviewed by the MHA along with snow avalanches.
Which three major ports presented progress on Green Fuel Bunkering Hubs during Sarbananda Sonowal's review at TERI on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Deendayal, Paradip and V.O. Chidambaranar
Deendayal, Paradip and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authorities presented progress on Green Fuel Bunkering Hubs; Kamarajar Port reported separately.
Where is the National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping (NCoEGPS) that briefed Sarbananda Sonowal in September 2026 based?
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Correct answer: B — TERI Gwal Pahari campus, Gurugram
Sonowal was briefed by NCoEGPS during his visit to TERI's Gwal Pahari campus in Gurugram.
The new daily train flagged off on 3 September 2026 runs between Mumbai CSMT and which station in the Konkan region?
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Correct answer: D — Sawantwadi Road
The new service runs between CSMT, Mumbai and Sawantwadi Road, covering about 510 km.
How many special trains did Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw say were being run for Ganesh Utsav in 2026, before any increase?
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Correct answer: B — 350
He said 350 special trains are being operated, with arrangements to increase the number to 370 if required.
What is the tagline of the Election Commission's Electoral Literacy Clubs 2.0 (ELC 2.0) initiative?
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Correct answer: D — Learn Democracy. Lead Democracy.
ELC 2.0 carries the tagline 'Learn Democracy. Lead Democracy.'
Where did the ECI hold its fourth regional conference on ELC 2.0 and ECINet on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Goa
The fourth regional conference was held in Goa and addressed by CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
What was India's crude steel production in April–August 2026, as reported by the Steel Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — 70.3 Mt
Crude steel production was 70.3 Mt, up 1.8% from 69.0 Mt; 68.1 Mt is finished steel production.
Consider the following statements about India's finished steel trade in April–August 2026: 1. Finished steel exports grew faster than imports in percentage terms. 2. India was a net exporter of finished steel by quantity during the period. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: exports rose 34.1% against imports' 29.5%. Statement 2 is wrong: India remained a net importer by quantity (≈3.49 Mt imports vs ≈2.99 Mt exports).
The National Institute of Homoeopathy, which celebrated its golden jubilee in September 2026, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Kolkata
NIH Kolkata celebrated 50 years on 3 September 2026.
Which legendary actor, known as 'Mahanayak', was remembered by PM Modi on his birth centenary on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Uttam Kumar
PM Modi paid tributes to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary.
Which project won first prize in the 'Plantation in Land Parcels' category of NHAI's Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Jamtha Clover Leaf Oxygen Bird Park, NH-44 (Nagpur)
The Jamtha Clover Leaf Oxygen Bird Park on NH-44 under RO Nagpur won first prize in the land parcels category.
To what level did Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrade India's long-term issuer ratings on 2 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — A-
JCR upgraded India by one notch from 'BBB+' to 'A-' with a stable outlook.
Along with the rating upgrade, to what level did JCR raise India's country ceiling in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — A
JCR raised India's country ceiling by one notch to 'A'.
According to JCR, the Central Government's fiscal deficit declined to what level in FY26?
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Correct answer: D — 4.4% of GDP
JCR noted the fiscal deficit declined from 4.7% in FY25 to 4.4% in FY26.
Consider the following statements about JCR's September 2026 rating action on India: 1. India's ratings were upgraded by two notches. 2. The outlook on the ratings is Stable. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the upgrade was by one notch (BBB+ to A-). Statement 2 is correct.
Which of the following is NOT a category of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards?
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Correct answer: A — Space Adventure
The four categories are Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure and Lifetime Achievement.
What award money does each recipient of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024 receive?
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Correct answer: C — ₹15 lakh
Each awardee receives a statuette, a certificate and ₹15 lakh.
Who received the Lifetime Achievement award in the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Shiv Prasad Chamoli
Shiv Prasad Chamoli received the Lifetime Achievement award; Baljeet Kaur and Skalzang Rigzin won Land Adventure and Rimo Saha won Water Adventure.
Tripura's NPOP-certified ethnic rice flagged off on 2 September 2026 was exported to which countries?
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Correct answer: B — Austria and the Netherlands
The 18 MT consignment was flagged off for export to Austria and the Netherlands.
Among the four Tripura rice varieties in the September 2026 export consignment, which one is a black rice?
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Correct answer: D — Maimi Hanga
Maimi Hanga is the black rice; Biron is white sticky rice, and Kali Khasa and Harinarayan are aromatic varieties.
For listing which substance without mandatory safeguards did the CCPA fine Dial4Trade ₹10 lakh in September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Ammonium nitrate
The penalty was for facilitating online listing and sale of ammonium nitrate without the required safeguards.
Under which law did the Central Consumer Protection Authority pass its order against Dial4Trade?
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Correct answer: B — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The order was passed under Sections 10, 20 and 21 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019; the Explosives Act, 1884 classifies the substance.
Consider the following statements about the CCPA's Dial4Trade order: 1. The CCPA found no mechanism for traceability of transactions as required under the Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012. 2. The order was passed by a CCPA bench headed by Chief Commissioner Anupam Mishra. 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 CCPA is headed by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare; Anupam Mishra is a Commissioner.
How much had IFSC Banking Units at GIFT City disbursed under the RBI's FCNR(B) swap facility by 31 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — About $52.82 billion
20 IBUs sanctioned $54.02 billion, of which about $52.82 billion had been disbursed.
Which authority regulates the International Financial Services Centre at GIFT City and reported the IBU figures in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) highlighted the IBU figures.
Which office hosted the 18th Meeting of Heads of IP Offices of BRICS countries in New Delhi in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (DPIIT)
The meeting was hosted by the O/o CGPDTM under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
What is the theme of India's BRICS Chairship, referred to at the BRICS IP heads meeting in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
Deliberations were aligned with the theme of India's BRICS Chairship, 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
In the CSIR-CRRI field demonstration on NH-716 in September 2026, 60% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement was used in which pavement layer?
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Correct answer: D — Dense Bituminous Macadam
60% RAP was used in the Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) layer on NH-716, Chennai–Tirupati Package-I.
The 60% RAP demonstration by CSIR-CRRI in September 2026 was carried out on which highway stretch?
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Correct answer: A — NH-716, Chennai–Tirupati Package-I
The demonstration was on NH-716, Chennai–Tirupati Package-I.
Which ministry organised the National Departmental Summit on Water whose valedictory session PM Modi chaired on 2 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Jal Shakti
The two-day summit was organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Consider the following statements about the National Departmental Summit on Water (September 2026): 1. It was the first in a series of Departmental Summits envisioned by the Prime Minister to deepen cooperative federalism. 2. It was a three-day summit held in Gandhinagar. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it was a two-day summit, and the release does not place it in Gandhinagar.
At the international workshop on tiger landscapes in New Delhi (September 2026), the International Big Cat Alliance signed an MoU with which body?
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Correct answer: C — Asian Development Bank
IBCA and ADB signed an MoU on landscape conservation, capacity building and nature-positive financing.
The September 2026 international workshop on tiger landscapes highlighted which three pillars for livelihood and income generation?
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Correct answer: B — Conservation, bioeconomy and ecotourism
The theme was 'Tiger Landscapes: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism as Pillars for Livelihood and Income Generation'.
When will the 16th edition of Aero India be held?
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Correct answer: B — 8–12 February 2027
The 16th Aero India will be held from 8 to 12 February 2027 at AFS Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
Which body organises Aero India?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence
Aero India is organised by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.
AIIMS Raipur, whose third convocation the Vice President attended on 2 September 2026, was established in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2012
The Vice President noted AIIMS Raipur's role since its establishment in 2012.
India's 7th Postal Training Centre, whose foundation stone was laid in September 2026, is coming up in which State?
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Correct answer: A — Madhya Pradesh
The 7th Postal Training Centre is at Kakarvaya, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
In September 2026, Shakti Sharma became the first non-medical woman officer in India's Defence Forces to attain which rank (or equivalent)?
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Correct answer: D — Air Vice Marshal
Shakti Sharma became the first non-medical woman officer to attain the two-star rank of Air Vice Marshal or equivalent.
Which appointment did AVM Shakti Sharma assume at Air Headquarters on 1 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education)
AVM Shakti Sharma took over as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education).
Consider the following statements about AVM Shakti Sharma: 1. She was commissioned into the Medical Branch of the IAF in 1994. 2. She was the first woman officer from the tri-services to command a Sainik School, as Principal of Sainik School, Kapurthala. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: she was commissioned into the Education Branch on 18 June 1994 and is a non-medical officer. Statement 2 is correct.
Where was the 26th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State held in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bishkek
The 26th SCO summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on 31 August–1 September 2026.
The 2026 SCO summit in Bishkek marked which anniversary of the organisation?
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Correct answer: C — 25th
The 2026 summit marked the SCO's 25th anniversary.
Consider the following statements about the Bishkek Declaration of the SCO (2026): 1. It includes the India-supported initiative of English as an official language in the SCO Charter. 2. India will host the first edition of the SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PMO release.
At the SCO summit in 2026, PM Modi sought concrete outcomes on India's vision for the SCO built on which three pillars?
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Correct answer: B — Security, Connectivity and Opportunity
India had shared its vision of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity at the previous summit; PM Modi called for concrete outcomes on these pillars.
India Post Payments Bank, which marked its 9th Foundation Day in 2026, was launched on which date?
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Correct answer: D — 1 September 2018
IPPB was launched on 1 September 2018 under the Department of Posts.
What did India Post Payments Bank launch for merchants on its 9th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: B — DakPay Sound Box
IPPB launched the DakPay Sound Box for merchants to simplify digital payment acceptance.
At the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum in September 2026, India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on what?
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Correct answer: C — Conservation and wise use of Wetlands of International Importance
The ministers signed a JDI on Conservation and Wise Use of Wetlands of International Importance.
What was the theme of the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum held in New Delhi in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Together For More Resilience
The forum's theme was 'Together For More Resilience'.
The NHRC was established under which law, which is also a topic of its Human Rights Quiz 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
The NHRC was set up under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993; the quiz covers the PHRA and NHRC's functions.
The NHRC's Human Rights Quiz 2026 runs until 10 October, ahead of its 33rd Foundation Day. On which date was the NHRC established?
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Correct answer: B — 12 October 1993
The NHRC was established on 12 October 1993, so 12 October 2026 is its 33rd Foundation Day.
Which was the first spoke airport under India's Hub & Spoke international flight framework, launched in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Varanasi
Varanasi was first (25 June 2026), then Amritsar (28 July 2026) and Ahmedabad (1 September 2026).
Under the Hub & Spoke international flight model launched from Ahmedabad, which airport serves as the hub?
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Correct answer: A — Delhi
Passengers clear formalities at the spoke and connect through India's own hub airport at Delhi.
According to the Defence Minister in September 2026, what was India's approximate defence production in 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1.8 lakh crore
India achieved defence production of about ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26, with DPSUs contributing ₹1.29 lakh crore.
How many Defence Public Sector Undertakings did Rajnath Singh review on 1 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 16
Rajnath Singh reviewed the annual performance of 16 DPSUs.
How many districts are covered under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, reviewed in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 100
PM-DDKY is being implemented in 100 identified districts.
The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana review in September 2026 focused on the convergence of how many schemes?
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Correct answer: B — 36
The review focused on outcome-based monitoring and convergence of 36 schemes.