Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
How many judicial officers did the President appoint as High Court Judges/Additional Judges on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 14
14 judicial officers were appointed to the Delhi, J&K and Ladakh, Jharkhand and Karnataka High Courts.
Which High Court received the most appointments among the 14 judicial officers appointed on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court received seven (two Judges and five Additional Judges).
Where did PM Modi inaugurate the NGT's International Conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' on 19 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
The conference was inaugurated at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
As per PM Modi at the NGT conference in September 2026, how do India's per capita carbon emissions compare with the global average?
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Correct answer: C — Less than half the global average
PM Modi said India's per capita carbon emissions are less than half the global average.
Consider the following about the NGT conference inaugurated on 19 September 2026: 1. The conference was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam. 2. PM Modi said India's per capita carbon emissions are above the global average. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The conference was inaugurated at Vigyan Bhawan, and PM Modi said India's per capita emissions are less than half the global average.
Where was SEMICON India 2026, inaugurated by PM Modi on 17 September 2026, held?
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Correct answer: B — Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
SEMICON India 2026 was held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, from 17 to 19 September.
At SEMICON India 2026, PM Modi virtually inaugurated commercial semiconductor production lines at which two places?
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Correct answer: D — Mohali and Surat
The new lines were at CDIL Semiconductor, Mohali (discrete devices) and Suchi Semicon, Surat (packaging).
According to Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, how much investment commitment has Semicon 2.0 already received?
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Correct answer: A — About ₹1 lakh crore
Investment commitments of around ₹1 lakh crore (about USD 11–12 billion) have been received under Semicon 2.0.
Consider the following about Semicon 2.0 outlined on 17 September 2026: 1. Advanced semiconductor packaging is one of its six pillars. 2. It is expected to create close to 1 lakh employment opportunities. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Advanced packaging is the fourth pillar, and close to 1 lakh jobs are expected.
After the two new lines opened on 17 September 2026, how many commercial semiconductor ATMP units were operational in India, out of how many approved?
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Correct answer: D — 5 of 12
Five ATMP units (CDIL, Suchi, Micron, Kaynes and CG Semi) were operational out of twelve approved.
What was the theme of World Patient Safety Day 2026, observed on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Safe care for noncommunicable diseases
The 2026 theme was 'Safe care for noncommunicable diseases', with the slogan 'Safe care for life!'.
Consider the following statements made by J.P. Nadda on World Patient Safety Day 2026: 1. Ayushman Bharat has enabled 11.5 crore beneficiaries to access treatment worth around ₹1.6 lakh crore. 2. Jan Aushadhi has helped citizens save around ₹45,000 crore on medicines. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Health Minister at Dr RML Hospital.
What was the slogan of World Patient Safety Day 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Safe care for life!
The slogan was 'Safe care for life!'.
Which edition of the Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference began in New Delhi on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 43rd
The 43rd ICG Commanders' Conference began on 17 September 2026.
Who is the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard named in the release on the 43rd Commanders' Conference?
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Correct answer: D — Paramesh Sivamani
Paramesh Sivamani is DG ICG; Sanjay Seth is the Raksha Rajya Mantri who addressed the conference.
The CBIC event 'AEO@10' held on 16 September 2026 marked ten years of which programme?
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Correct answer: C — Authorised Economic Operator programme
AEO@10 marked a decade of India's Authorised Economic Operator programme, aligned with the WCO SAFE Framework.
On which river will the dam under the Kishau Multipurpose Project be built?
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Correct answer: A — Tons
The 232.6 m dam will be built on the Tons river along the Uttarakhand–Himachal Pradesh border.
What share of the cost of the Kishau Multipurpose Project will the Centre bear as a national project?
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Correct answer: C — About 90%
About 90% of the financial burden will be borne by the Centre and 10% by the partner states.
According to Amit Shah, which State/UT will be the biggest beneficiary of the Kishau project?
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Correct answer: B — Delhi
Amit Shah said Delhi will be the biggest beneficiary of the project.
What will be the height of the concrete gravity dam under the Kishau Multipurpose Project?
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Correct answer: D — 232.6 m
A 232.6-metre-high concrete gravity dam with 1,562 million cubic metres of storage is planned.
Consider the following about the Kishau Multipurpose Project: 1. The Tons river, on which the dam will be built, is a tributary of the Yamuna. 2. The agreement builds on a 12 May 1994 agreement that separate agreements would be signed for each storage project in the basin. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Tons is a major Yamuna tributary, and the 1994 agreement provided for project-wise storage agreements.
What is the name of the DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet held in New Delhi on 15 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — VIMARSH
Rajnath Singh unveiled the initiatives at 'VIMARSH', the DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet.
What new framework did Rajnath Singh launch at VIMARSH for DRDO's licensee industries?
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Correct answer: B — A framework for sharing DRDO software source codes
A standardised, secure framework for sharing DRDO-developed software source codes with licensee industries was launched.
Where is the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), which marked 25 years as an Institution of National Importance on 15 September 2026, located?
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Correct answer: C — Sapru House
The ICWA celebrations were held at Sapru House, New Delhi; the Vice-President is ICWA's President.
At which institute was the SPROUT facility for climate-resilient crop research inaugurated on 15 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — BRIC-NIPGR, New Delhi
Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated SPROUT at BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi.
What does the First Additional Protocol to the India–MERCOSUR PTA, signed on 14 September 2026, provide for?
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Correct answer: C — Acceptance of electronic Certificates of Origin
The protocol gives electronic Certificates of Origin the same legal validity as paper ones.
Which country held the Pro Tempore Presidency of MERCOSUR when India and MERCOSUR announced talks to expand their PTA in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Uruguay
Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin acted in the exercise of MERCOSUR's Pro Tempore Presidency.
The First Additional Protocol to the India–MERCOSUR PTA amends a provision in which part of the agreement?
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Correct answer: B — Annex III — Rules of Origin
It amends Article 16 of Annex III (Rules of Origin).
Consider the following about the India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement: 1. It was signed in 2004 and entered into force in 2009. 2. Under it, India gives tariff concessions on more tariff lines than MERCOSUR does. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The PTA was signed on 25 January 2004 and entered into force on 1 June 2009. India offers concessions on 450 tariff lines and MERCOSUR on 452, so MERCOSUR covers slightly more.
What is GEMCOVAC-19, cited as an outcome of the Ind-CEPI mission?
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Correct answer: D — India's first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
GEMCOVAC-19 is India's first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and received Emergency Use Authorisation.
Consider the following about India and CEPI: 1. India is a founding member of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). 2. The Ind-CEPI mission is implemented by ICMR and the Serum Institute of India. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. India is a founding member of CEPI; the Ind-CEPI mission is implemented by BRIC-THSTI and BIRAC under the Department of Biotechnology.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying reviewed the situation of which cattle disease in Delhi on 13 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Lumpy Skin Disease
DAHD reviewed the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) situation in Delhi, which it said was sporadic and under control.
Where did PM Modi and President Xi Jinping hold their previous meeting before their talks in New Delhi on 12 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Tianjin
The leaders welcomed progress in ties since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025.
What are the 'three mutuals' that PM Modi said should guide India–China relations?
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Correct answer: B — Mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, mutual interest
Modi said both sides must be guided by mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest.
According to PM Modi at his meeting with President Xi on 12 September 2026, what is the essential basis for the continued development of India–China relations?
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Correct answer: A — Peace and tranquillity in the border areas
Modi said peace and tranquillity in the border areas remains an essential basis for bilateral relations.
Consider the following about the Modi–Xi meeting of 12 September 2026: 1. The two leaders agreed that differences should not become disputes. 2. The meeting was held during a state visit to China by PM Modi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The leaders agreed differences should not become disputes; the meeting took place in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit hosted by India.
What was the theme of the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
The summit and India's 2026 Chairship ran under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
Which country will chair BRICS in 2027 and host the 19th BRICS Summit?
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Correct answer: D — China
China will hold the BRICS Chairship in 2027 and host the 19th summit.
The commemorative postage stamps released at the 18th BRICS Summit marked which milestone?
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Correct answer: C — Two decades of BRICS cooperation, 2006–2026
Two stamps titled 'BRICS: Two Decades of Cooperation, 2006–2026' were released on 12 September 2026.
Which new mechanism did Prime Minister Modi propose at the BRICS session on 12 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — A Seafarers Emergency Support Network
Modi said seafarers often lack support in crises and proposed a Seafarers Emergency Support Network.
Consider the following about the BRICS New Delhi Declaration (2026): 1. It condemns the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025. 2. It welcomes a sub-working group on a BRICS Integrated Early Warning System for mass infectious diseases. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The declaration condemns the 22 April 2025 attack that killed 26 people and welcomes a sub-working group to advance the BRICS Integrated Early Warning System.
Which document was adopted at the end of the Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi?
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Correct answer: A — Delhi Declaration on Drylands (3D)
The Congress ended with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Drylands (3D).
Which two institutions jointly organised the Dryland Congress 2026?
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Correct answer: C — ICAR and ICRISAT
The Dryland Congress 2026 was jointly organised by ICAR and ICRISAT.
Consider the following about the Dryland Congress 2026: 1. Its final day coincided with the United Nations Day for South–South Cooperation. 2. It was held under the theme 'Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South–South Cooperation'. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The closing day on 12 September coincided with the UN Day for South–South Cooperation, and the theme was 'Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South–South Cooperation'.
Which foreign leader called on President Droupadi Murmu on 12 September 2026 during his first visit to India?
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Correct answer: D — President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on his first visit to India.
For what did President Murmu express appreciation to Iran's President during their meeting on 12 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Support extended by Iran during India's BRICS presidency
President Murmu appreciated the support extended by Iran during India's BRICS presidency.