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Asia Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months

Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.

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World Rhino Day: PM says Assam holds nearly 80% of world's rhinos; Project Rhino initiated for range states
Q1

As per the Prime Minister's World Rhino Day 2026 message, which state holds nearly 80% of the world's rhino population?

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Correct answer: D — Assam

The Prime Minister noted that Assam now holds nearly 80% of the world's rhino population.

Q2 Advanced

Where has the reintroduction of rhinos been described as 'creating history' in the PM's World Rhino Day 2026 message?

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Correct answer: A — Dudhwa, Uttar Pradesh

The Prime Minister said the successful reintroduction of rhinos in Dudhwa, Uttar Pradesh, is creating history.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following about Project Rhino, shared on World Rhino Day 2026: 1. Project Rhino provides financial and technical support to rhino range states. 2. Genetic improvement is one of the areas covered by Project Rhino. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Project Rhino supports range states in protection, habitat management, genetic improvement and understanding population dynamics.

DRI seizes 86 live Tokay geckos at Mariani, Assam; two arrested
Q4 Advanced

The Tokay gecko, 86 of which were seized by DRI in Assam in September 2026, is listed under which CITES Appendix?

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Correct answer: C — Appendix II

The Tokay gecko is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and in Appendix II of CITES.

Asian Games 2026: India win 10 m air rifle men's team silver; Himanshu Dhillon silver and Rudrankksh Patil bronze in individual
Q5

Which Indian shooter won silver in the men's 10 m air rifle individual event at the 2026 Asian Games?

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Correct answer: D — Himanshu Dhillon

Himanshu Dhillon won silver behind China's Sheng Lihao; Rudrankksh Patil took bronze.

Q6 Advanced

What was India's total in the men's 10 m air rifle team event at the 2026 Asian Games?

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Correct answer: C — 1890.1

India totalled 1890.1 for silver; China won with a world-record 1899.0.

Q7 Advanced

Who won gold in the men's 10 m air rifle individual final at the 2026 Asian Games?

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Correct answer: A — Sheng Lihao

China's Sheng Lihao won gold with 233.0, ahead of Himanshu Dhillon's 231.0.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following about the men's 10 m air rifle events at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. China won the team gold with a world-record total. 2. Parth Mane qualified for the individual final along with Rudrankksh Patil. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

China won team gold with a world-record 1899.0. Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil made the individual final; Parth Mane finished outside the top eight.

7th National Formulary of India launched; Biovigilance Programme of India approved
Q9

Which body will lead the newly approved Biovigilance Programme of India?

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Correct answer: D — Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) will play the lead role under the Biovigilance Programme of India.

Q10 Advanced

The Biovigilance Programme of India will monitor adverse events linked to which area?

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Correct answer: B — Organ and tissue transplantation

The programme covers medicines and biological products used in organ and tissue transplantation, including those given to donors and recipients.

Q11 Advanced

As stated in September 2026, what is India's global position in contributions to the WHO patient safety database?

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Correct answer: A — 8th

India has moved from 123rd during 2009–2014 to 8th globally.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following about the launch on 21 September 2026: 1. The 7th edition of the National Formulary of India was launched at the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week. 2. The National Pharmacovigilance Week is organised by the National Medical Commission. 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 programme was organised by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC).

Index of Core Industries grows 4.8% in August 2026; cement and electricity lead
Q13

What was the provisional year-on-year growth of the Index of Core Industries in August 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 4.8%

The ICI grew 4.8% in August 2026, slightly below July's final 5.0%.

Q14 Advanced

Which core sector recorded the highest year-on-year growth in August 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Cement

Cement grew 12.5%, ahead of electricity (11.6%), iron ore (5.5%) and steel (3.4%).

Q15 Advanced

What is the base year of the Index of Core Industries whose August 2026 estimates were released on 21 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 2022-23

The ICI now uses 2022-23 as its base year.

Q16 Advanced

Consider the following about the Index of Core Industries for August 2026: 1. Coal and crude oil recorded negative growth. 2. Cumulative growth for April–August 2026 was lower than in the same period of the previous year. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Coal, natural gas, crude oil and fertilizers contracted, so statement 1 is correct. Cumulative April–August growth was 4.3%, higher than 2.4% a year earlier, so statement 2 is wrong.

India–New Zealand FTA to enter into force on 20 October 2026, with zero duty on all Indian exports
Q17

From which date will the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement enter into force?

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Correct answer: D — 20 October 2026

The FTA will enter into force on 20 October 2026, a date chosen to coincide with Dussehra–Vijaya Dashami.

Q18 Advanced

Where was the India–New Zealand FTA signed on 27 April 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

The FTA was signed at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, by Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay.

Q19 Advanced

Under the India–New Zealand FTA, what share of India's exports to New Zealand becomes duty-free from day one?

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Correct answer: B — 100%

Every tariff line covering 100% of India's exports to New Zealand becomes duty-free from entry into force.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following about the India–New Zealand FTA: 1. New Zealand's Parliament passed the enabling legislation on 16 September 2026. 2. Prime Minister Modi's July 2026 visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Commerce Ministry release of 21 September 2026.

PM-SETU: ₹320 crore approved for Kurukshetra ITI cluster in Haryana with Jindal Naveen Avsar as anchor partner
Q21

Under PM-SETU, a ₹320 crore Strategic Investment Plan was approved in September 2026 for the ITI cluster of which place?

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Correct answer: C — Kurukshetra

The National Steering Committee approved ₹320 crore for the Kurukshetra ITI Cluster in Haryana.

Q22 Advanced

What does 'SETU' stand for in the PM-SETU scheme?

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Correct answer: A — Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs

PM-SETU is the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs scheme.

NHAI issues guidelines for design of access-controlled high-speed National Highways
Q23 Advanced

How many km of access-controlled high-speed corridors does the Viksit Bharat 2047 roadmap envisage, as cited by NHAI in September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 50,000 km

The roadmap envisages 50,000 km of access-controlled high-speed corridors.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following about NHAI's guidelines of September 2026: 1. The guidelines cover high-speed access-controlled National Highways other than Expressways. 2. The guidelines apply only to brownfield upgrades of existing highways. 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 guidelines apply to all upcoming 4/6-lane greenfield and brownfield corridors.

13th India–Sri Lanka maritime exercise SLINEX-26 concludes at Visakhapatnam
Q25

SLINEX is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and which country?

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Correct answer: C — Sri Lanka

SLINEX is the India–Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise; its 13th edition concluded at Visakhapatnam on 21 September 2026.

Q26 Advanced

Where was SLINEX-26 conducted from 17 to 21 September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam

SLINEX-26 was conducted at Visakhapatnam and concluded there on 21 September 2026.

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following about SLINEX-26: 1. SLINEX-26 was the 13th edition of the exercise. 2. The sea phase included Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) drills. 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.

Asian Games 2026: Suchika Tariyal wins bronze, India's first-ever Asian Games medal in MMA
Q28

Suchika Tariyal won India's first-ever Asian Games medal in which sport at Aichi-Nagoya 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Mixed martial arts

Suchika Tariyal won bronze in the women's traditional 60 kg MMA event, India's first Asian Games MMA medal.

Q29 Advanced

Consider the following about Suchika Tariyal's 2026 Asian Games semi-final: 1. The bout was declared a draw after an Indian challenge. 2. The winner was decided on the basis of the fighters' morning weigh-in. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. After the draw, Singapore's Teo Hui Hoon advanced because she was lighter at the morning weigh-in.

18th India–Mongolia joint military exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT begins at Pithoragarh
Q30

Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is a joint military exercise between India and which country?

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Correct answer: B — Mongolia

NOMADIC ELEPHANT is an annual India–Mongolia platoon-level exercise; the 18th edition began at Pithoragarh on 21 September 2026.

Q31 Advanced

Where is the 18th edition of Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT being held?

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Correct answer: D — Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

The 18th edition is being held at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand; the previous edition was at Ulaanbaatar in 2025.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following about Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2026: 1. The exercise focuses on counter-insurgency operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a UN mandate. 2. Each side is represented by a battalion of about 800 personnel. 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 is a platoon-level exercise with 45 personnel from each side.

Defence Ministry signs ₹586 crore contract for Auxiliary Power Units for T-72 and T-90 tanks
Q33

The ₹586 crore contract signed by the Ministry of Defence on 21 September 2026 is for Auxiliary Power Units for which platforms?

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Correct answer: C — T-72 and T-90 tanks

The APUs are for the Army's T-72 and T-90 tanks.

Q34 Advanced

The APUs for T-72 and T-90 tanks, contracted in September 2026, were developed under which procurement route?

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Correct answer: A — Make-II

The Ministry said the procurement demonstrates industry-led research and development under Make-II.

Bhupender Yadav inaugurates WWF Global Conservation Conference in Jaipur
Q35

Where was the WWF Global Conservation Conference inaugurated on 21 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Jaipur

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Q36 Advanced

As stated by Bhupender Yadav in September 2026, how many Ramsar sites does India now have, up from 24 a decade ago?

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Correct answer: C — 101

The Minister said Ramsar sites have gone up from 24 to 101 in the last decade.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following figures cited by the Environment Minister at the WWF conference: 1. Tiger reserves rose from 47 to 58 in the last decade. 2. Elephant reserves rose from 30 to 33 in the same period. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both figures were cited by the Minister, along with protected areas rising from about 750 to over 1,000.

Vice-President inaugurates centenary conference of UPASI Tea Research Foundation at Coonoor
Q38

The UPASI Tea Research Foundation, which held its centenary conference in September 2026, is located at which place?

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Correct answer: B — Coonoor

The Vice-President inaugurated the centenary conference of the UPASI Tea Research Foundation at Coonoor, The Nilgiris.

Central Silk Board marks 77th Foundation Day in Bengaluru; India targets No. 1 rank in silk by 2028-29
Q39

As per Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh in September 2026, what is India's current silk production?

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Correct answer: C — 42,000 tonnes

Silk production has risen from 26,000 tonnes in 2014 to 42,000 tonnes now; 60,000 tonnes is the 2030-31 target.

Q40 Advanced

What silk production target has India set for 2030-31?

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Correct answer: B — 60,000 tonnes

A target of 60,000 tonnes by 2030-31 was announced at the Central Silk Board's 77th Foundation Day.

Q41

Which state leads India in total silk production, as stated at the Central Silk Board's 77th Foundation Day?

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Correct answer: A — Karnataka

Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje said Karnataka leads the country in total silk production.

Q42 Advanced

Consider the following statements made at the Central Silk Board's 77th Foundation Day (September 2026): 1. India aims to become the world's No. 1 silk producer by 2028-29. 2. India produced 26,000 tonnes of silk in 2014. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per Giriraj Singh's address in Bengaluru.

President Murmu addresses valedictory session of NGT's international conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics'
Q43

Which body organised the international conference 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' whose valedictory session President Murmu addressed on 20 September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — National Green Tribunal

The two-day conference was organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi.

Q44 Advanced

As per Power Minister Manohar Lal at the NGT conference in September 2026, non-fossil sources make up roughly what share of India's installed generation capacity?

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Correct answer: B — 55%

Manohar Lal said non-fossil sources account for nearly 55% of installed capacity, after the 50% target was met five years early.

Q45 Advanced

Who is the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal, as per the September 2026 conference release?

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Correct answer: D — Justice Prakash Shrivastava

Justice Prakash Shrivastava, NGT Chairperson, gave the valedictory address; Justice B.V. Nagarathna is a Supreme Court judge.

Q46 Advanced

Consider the following about the conference 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' (September 2026): 1. The conference was organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. President Murmu stressed climate resilience through community-based adaptation rooted in traditional knowledge. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The conference was organised by the National Green Tribunal, not the Environment Ministry.

Asian Games 2026: India win women's 10m air rifle team silver; Elavenil Valarivan adds individual silver
Q47

Which Indian trio won silver in the women's 10m air rifle team event at the 2026 Asian Games?

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Correct answer: B — Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, Vidarsa K Vinod

Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa K Vinod totalled 1898.0 to win the team silver.

Q48 Advanced

Who won gold in the women's 10m air rifle individual final at the 2026 Asian Games, in which Elavenil Valarivan took silver?

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Correct answer: D — Hinata Taichi (Japan)

Japan's Hinata Taichi won gold with 253.0, 0.6 ahead of Elavenil Valarivan (252.4); Ban Hyojin took bronze.

Q49 Advanced

What was Elavenil Valarivan's score in the women's 10m air rifle individual final at the 2026 Asian Games?

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Correct answer: A — 252.4

Elavenil Valarivan scored 252.4 for silver; Hinata Taichi won with 253.0 and Ban Hyojin scored 230.4 for bronze.

Q50 Advanced

Consider the following about the women's 10m air rifle events at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. China won the team gold with a world-record score of 1904.2. 2. Sonam Maskar finished sixth in the individual final. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: China set a world record of 1904.2 in the team event, and Sonam Maskar finished sixth in the individual final.

Q51

India's first medal of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came in which event?

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Correct answer: A — Women's 10m air rifle team

The women's 10m air rifle team silver on 20 September 2026 was India's first medal of the Games.

Coal India outlines diversification into coal gasification, power, renewables and critical minerals
Q52 Advanced

As per the Coal Ministry in September 2026, roughly how much is the total estimated cost of Coal India's four coal-to-chemicals projects?

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Correct answer: C — ₹69,346 crore

The four coal-to-chemicals initiatives together account for about ₹69,346 crore.

Q53

Talcher Fertilizers Ltd, a Coal India coal-to-chemicals project, is designed to produce which product?

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Correct answer: A — Urea

Talcher Fertilizers has a capacity of 1.27 MMTPA of urea; Bharat Coal Gasification & Chemicals is the ammonium nitrate project.

Q54 Advanced

Coal India's phased Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) pilot is being carried out at which site?

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Correct answer: D — Kasta West Block, Eastern Coalfields

The UCG pilot is at the Kasta West Block of Eastern Coalfields Ltd; Phase I was completed on 31 May 2025.

Q55 Advanced

Consider the following about Coal India's diversification portfolio (September 2026): 1. It includes a 2×800 MW ultra-supercritical expansion at Chandrapura. 2. It includes about 5,500 MW of commissioned solar capacity. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Coal India's commissioned solar capacity is about 550 MW, not 5,500 MW.

Asian Games 2026: India women's hockey team beat Uzbekistan 19-0; Deepika scores eight
Q56

Who scored eight goals in India's 19-0 win over Uzbekistan in women's hockey at the 2026 Asian Games?

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Correct answer: C — Deepika

Deepika scored eight goals; Ishika scored a hat-trick.

Q57 Advanced

Consider the following about India's 19-0 win over Uzbekistan in women's hockey at the 2026 Asian Games: 1. The match was India's Pool B opener. 2. India led 4-0 at half-time. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The match was India's Pool B opener, and India led 8-0 at half-time, not 4-0.

IAF's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team performs over Meerut for the first time
Q58

In September 2026, the IAF's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team performed for the first time over which city?

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Correct answer: B — Meerut

SKAT performed over Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for the first time on 19 and 20 September 2026.

Q59 Advanced

As per the Defence Ministry in September 2026, the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team has performed in roughly how many airshows in its 30-year journey?

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Correct answer: D — Over 800

SKAT has performed in over 800 airshows in India and abroad over 30 years.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following about the Suryakiran display at Meerut (September 2026): 1. The display was held on 19 and 20 September 2026. 2. The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team belongs to the Indian Navy. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team belongs to the Indian Air Force.

Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh under Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan draws over 4 lakh youth at 1,000+ locations
Q61

Roughly how many people took part in the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh under the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan on 20 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Over 4 lakh

Over 4 lakh youth and citizens took part at more than 1,000 locations.

Q62 Advanced

The Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in 2026 is planned to run for how long?

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Correct answer: B — 100 weeks

The campaign is titled 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan'.

Q63 Advanced

Consider the following about the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh (20 September 2026): 1. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised it. 2. 'Life Skills Month' is one of the themes of the campaign's first activity cycle. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The Samaroh was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrive at Subic Bay, Philippines, for ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity
Q64

Where did INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrive on 20 September 2026 for the ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity?

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Correct answer: D — Subic Bay, Philippines

The two ships arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 20 September 2026.

Q65 Advanced

INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish went to the Philippines in September 2026 to take part in which activity?

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Correct answer: B — ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity

The ships arrived at Subic Bay to participate in the ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA).

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following: 1. MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. 2. The ADMM-Plus brings together ASEAN member states and eight Plus countries. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as stated in the Defence Ministry release on the ADMM-Plus JCA deployment.

Jitendra Singh inaugurates new office-cum-court complex of CAT Jammu Bench
Q67

In which year was the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) established?

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Correct answer: A — 1985

CAT was established in 1985 under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.

Q68 Advanced

What fee does the Central Administrative Tribunal charge for filing an Original Application?

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Correct answer: C — ₹50

CAT charges a nominal ₹50 for an Original Application; no fee is charged for miscellaneous or review applications and contempt petitions.

Q69 Advanced

Consider the following about the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT): 1. About 25% of the CAT Jammu Bench's cases have gone in appeal to the Jammu & Kashmir High Court. 2. CAT was set up under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1950. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct. Only about 8% of Jammu Bench cases went in appeal, and CAT was set up under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.

Scindia inspects site for Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone; about 170 acres identified for first phase
Q70 Advanced

The site for the Telecom Manufacturing Zone inspected by Jyotiraditya Scindia on 20 September 2026 is at which location in Gwalior?

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Correct answer: D — Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Counter Magnet City (SADA)

The TMZ site is at SADA, the Counter Magnet City, together with land in the Gwalior IT Park.

Q71

About how much land has been identified for the first phase of the Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone?

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Correct answer: B — 170 acres

About 170 acres in SADA and the IT Park have been identified for the first phase.

Mandaviya leads 91st 'Sundays on Cycle' in Nagoya with Indian diaspora to cheer India at Asian Games
Q72

Which edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' did Dr Mansukh Mandaviya lead in Nagoya, Japan, on 20 September 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 91st

Dr Mandaviya led the 91st edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' at Meijō Park, Nagoya.

Biometric Aadhaar Authentication made mandatory for subsidised domestic LPG refills from 1 October 2026
Q73

From which date is Biometric Aadhaar Authentication mandatory for booking subsidised domestic LPG refills?

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Correct answer: A — 1 October 2026

From 1 October 2026, consumers must have completed BAA to book subsidised refills at the regulated price.

Q74 Advanced

As per the Petroleum Ministry in September 2026, how many domestic LPG consumers had already completed Biometric Aadhaar Authentication?

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Correct answer: B — 27.43 crore (89.9%)

27.43 crore consumers, or 89.9%, had already completed authentication.

Q75 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT listed by the Petroleum Ministry as a way to complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for LPG?

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Correct answer: D — At the nearest post office

The ministry listed delivery time, the distributor's showroom and OMC mobile apps; post offices were not listed.

Q76 Advanced

Consider the following about Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) for LPG: 1. Consumers who have already completed BAA need not do it again. 2. One aim is to prevent diversion of subsidised domestic cylinders to commercial and industrial use. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Petroleum Ministry release of 19 September 2026.

20th Asian Games open in Aichi-Nagoya; Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat lead India as flag-bearers
Q77

Who were India's flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?

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Correct answer: B — Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat

Manu Bhaker and kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat led India; Sehrawat replaced Tajinderpal Singh Toor.

Q78 Advanced

Who declared the 20th Asian Games open in Aichi-Nagoya on 19 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Emperor Naruhito of Japan

Japan's Emperor Naruhito declared the 20th Asian Games open.

Q79 Advanced

Pawan Sehrawat became India's male flag-bearer at the 2026 Asian Games opening ceremony in place of which athlete?

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Correct answer: A — Tajinderpal Singh Toor

Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor was replaced because his official kit had not arrived in time.

Q80 Advanced

Consider the following about the 2026 Asian Games: 1. The Games run from 19 September to 4 October 2026. 2. The opening ceremony was held at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as reported by The Tribune and India Today.

SEMICON India 2026 concludes at Yashobhoomi with 56 MoUs and announcements
Q81

Which edition of SEMICON India was held from 17 to 19 September 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Fifth

SEMICON India 2026 was the fifth edition of India's flagship semiconductor conference.

Q82

Where was SEMICON India 2026 held?

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Correct answer: C — Yashobhoomi, New Delhi

SEMICON India 2026 was held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

Q83 Advanced

What was the theme of SEMICON India 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem

The theme was 'Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem'.

Q84 Advanced

Consider the following about SEMICON India 2026: 1. Representatives from 52 countries took part. 2. Sweden was one of the six Country Pavilions. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The six Country Pavilions were Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and Sweden.

DDU-GKY 2.0 training batches to start in October 2026; 34,920 rural youth in first batches
Q85

How many rural youth will begin training in October 2026 under DDU-GKY 2.0 in the first 14 States/UTs?

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Correct answer: C — 34,920

1,164 batches with 34,920 rural youth will start training in October 2026.

Q86 Advanced

What is the duration of training under DDU-GKY, as stated by the Rural Development Ministry?

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Correct answer: A — 3 to 12 months

DDU-GKY training lasts from 3 months to 12 months.

Q87 Advanced

By when are 3,57,112 rural youth to be trained under DDU-GKY 2.0 in the first 14 States/UTs?

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Correct answer: B — 31 December 2027

The sanctioned target is 3,57,112 rural youth by 31 December 2027 in these 14 States/UTs.

Q88 Advanced

Consider the following about DDU-GKY 2.0: 1. DDU-GKY is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the Centre. 2. 24 States/UTs have allocated 5.6 lakh targets to more than 1,200 projects on the DDU-GKY 2.0 portal. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. DDU-GKY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, not a Central Sector Scheme.

PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters at 20th Rozgar Mela
Q89

Which edition of the Rozgar Mela was held on 19 September 2026, where PM Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters?

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Correct answer: C — 20th

PM Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters at the 20th Rozgar Mela.

Q90

Roughly how many appointment letters were distributed at the 20th Rozgar Mela on 19 September 2026?

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Correct answer: A — More than 51,000

More than 51,000 appointment letters were distributed to newly appointed youth.

Q91 Advanced

As per PM Modi at the 20th Rozgar Mela, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana aims to bring how many youth into the formal workforce for the first time?

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Correct answer: D — 2 crore

The ₹1 lakh crore scheme aims to bring 2 crore youth into the formal workforce for the first time.

Q92 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at the 20th Rozgar Mela: 1. India is the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. 2. India has Free Trade Agreements with about 10 countries. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PM Modi said FTAs with about 40 countries are opening new opportunities, not 10.