India Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
The 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0 coastal clean-up (12–19 September 2026) covered how many locations?
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Correct answer: D — 231 locations in 13 States/UTs
The clean-up covered 231 locations across 13 States/UTs.
How many people took the Ocean Conservation Pledge during 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0?
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Correct answer: A — 15 lakh
15 lakh people took the Ocean Conservation Pledge.
The Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover in Nagpur, inaugurated on 19 September 2026, is to be named after whom?
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Correct answer: D — Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
CM Devendra Fadnavis announced the flyover will be named after Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar to mark the RSS centenary year.
Which construction technology was used for Nagpur's Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover to allow longer spans between piers?
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Correct answer: A — Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)
The flyover was built using UHPFRC, which allowed longer spans and fewer supports.
Consider the following about the Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover: 1. The flyover is on National Highway 353D. 2. The flyover was built by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The flyover was built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
In September 2026, Indian Railways approved Kavach 4.0 on how many route kilometres of the Lucknow Division?
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Correct answer: C — 607.7 route km
Kavach 4.0 was approved on 607.7 route km of the Lucknow Division at a cost of ₹252 crore.
Kavach, being installed on the Lucknow Division, is what kind of system?
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Correct answer: B — An indigenous Automatic Train Protection system
Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that helps prevent Signal Passing at Danger.
How many beds does the JGMM Medical College and KLE Hospital facility in Hubballi, visited by Amit Shah in September 2026, have?
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Correct answer: B — 1,200
The facility has 1,200 beds, 300 of which are reserved for the poor, and 250 MBBS seats.
In September 2026, Indian Railways approved upgrading the electric traction system from 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV on which section?
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Correct answer: C — Savalyapuram–Guntur
The ₹142 crore upgrade covers the 73 route km Savalyapuram–Guntur section of South Coast Railway.
TRAI's Third Amendment Regulations of September 2026 amend which regulations to curb spam calls and messages?
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Correct answer: D — Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018
The amendment is to the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR 2018).
Under TRAI's September 2026 amendment, when will action be triggered against a sender of unsolicited commercial communications?
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Correct answer: C — 3 or more unique complaints in 10 days, with the sender also flagged by the AI/ML system
Action starts at 3 or more unique complaints in 10 days if the sender's number is also flagged by the AI/ML system; the earlier threshold was 5 complaints.
What termination charge has TRAI introduced on Application-to-Person (A2P) calls under its September 2026 amendment?
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Correct answer: B — Up to ₹0.05 per minute
A termination charge of up to ₹0.05 per minute is to be levied on A2P calls.
Consider the following about TRAI's TCCCPR (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026: 1. Consumers can appeal against the resolution of UCC complaints within 15 days. 2. Commercial communications based on a customer's inquiry can be sent only for seven days from the inquiry. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct; the inquiry must also be in writing or digital form and kept verifiable by the sender.
Which body released district-level labour market indicators for the first time on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — National Statistics Office
The National Statistics Office (NSO) released the 'Labour Market Snapshot of Selected Districts'.
As per the NSO's district labour snapshot (September 2026), which district recorded the highest LFPR among the 100 most populous districts?
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Correct answer: B — Surat, Gujarat
Surat recorded the highest LFPR (68.6%), followed by Araria (68.0%) and Salem (67.8%).
Among the 100 most populous districts, which recorded the lowest LFPR and WPR in the NSO's September 2026 district snapshot?
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Correct answer: D — Darbhanga, Bihar
Darbhanga in Bihar recorded the lowest LFPR and WPR among the 100 most populous districts.
Consider the following about the NSO's Labour Market Snapshot of Selected Districts (September 2026): 1. Ernakulam recorded the lowest youth NEET rate among the 100 most populous districts. 2. About 57.8% of districts recorded a female LFPR of 40% or above. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Ernakulam's youth NEET rate was 9.6%, and about 57.8% of districts had a female LFPR of 40% or more.
What did HAL hand over to the Indian Air Force in Bengaluru on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 2 LCA Tejas FOC twin-seat trainers and 3 HTT-40 basic trainers
HAL handed over two LCA Tejas FOC twin-seat trainers and three HTT-40 basic trainers to the IAF.
To whom did HAL hand over four Dhruv NG helicopters on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Pawan Hans Limited
The four Dhruv Next Generation helicopters were handed over to Pawan Hans Limited, a civil operator.
Where was HAL's handover ceremony of Tejas FOC trainers, HTT-40 trainers and Dhruv NG helicopters held on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
The handover took place in Bengaluru, Karnataka, in the presence of Rajnath Singh and K Rammohan Naidu.
Consider the following about the HAL handover of 18 September 2026: 1. The HTT-40 is a basic trainer aircraft built by HAL for the IAF. 2. The Dhruv NG helicopters were handed over to the Indian Army. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Dhruv NG helicopters went to Pawan Hans Limited, not the Army.
What is the length of the Mukutban–Gadchandur new rail line approved in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 38.21 km
The new line is 38.21 km long and will cost ₹493 crore.
The Mukutban–Gadchandur new line falls under which railway zone?
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Correct answer: C — South Central Railway
The line was approved in South Central Railway.
At which shipyard was the keel of the Indian Navy's first Next Generation Missile Vessel laid on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi
The keel of the first NGMV was laid at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.
When was the contract for the Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessels signed with Cochin Shipyard?
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Correct answer: B — March 2023
The NGMV contract was concluded with Cochin Shipyard in March 2023.
Consider the following about the first NGMV keel laying (18 September 2026): 1. Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, was the Chief Guest. 2. Most major role-defining equipment on the NGMVs is imported. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. All major role-defining equipment on the NGMVs is indigenously developed and manufactured.
Which institution organised the 17th Kathakali Festival held in Chennai from 18 to 20 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Kalakshetra Foundation
The festival was organised by the Kalakshetra Foundation under the Ministry of Culture; Kerala Kalamandalam was one of the performing institutions.
What was the theme of the 17th Kathakali Festival (September 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — Kadha Rasa Sangama – Confluence of Essence of Stories
The theme was 'Kadha Rasa Sangama – Confluence of Essence of Stories'.
In September 2026, the sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers was relaxed to how many days of consumption?
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Correct answer: A — 30 days
The limit was relaxed from 15 days to 30 days, with stock beyond 15 days to come only from imported sugar under AAS and TRQ.
Under the September 2026 relaxation, sugar stock held by bulk consumers beyond 15 days must be sourced from where?
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Correct answer: C — Sugar imported under the Advance Authorisation Scheme and Tariff Rate Quota
The additional stock must come exclusively from sugar imported under AAS and TRQ; the open-market limit stays at 15 days.
Consider the following about the sugar decision of 18 September 2026: 1. The stockholding limit for sugar bought on the open market was raised to 30 days. 2. Retail sugar prices have fallen by about 25% from their peak. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The open-market limit stays at 15 days, and retail prices fell about 10%; it is ex-mill prices that fell nearly 25%.
Which UAE leader called PM Modi on 18 September 2026 to convey birthday greetings?
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Correct answer: B — Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called PM Modi.
Consider the following about the PM Modi–UAE President call of 18 September 2026: 1. The UAE President congratulated PM Modi on India's successful BRICS Presidency. 2. The leaders discussed deepening the India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. 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.
As per the Union Health Ministry's review of 18 September 2026, how many MBBS seats does Madhya Pradesh now have?
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Correct answer: B — 6,120
Madhya Pradesh increased its MBBS seats from 5,600 to 6,120 in 2026.
How many participants took part on Day 1 (18 September 2026) of the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh under the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan?
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Correct answer: D — 1,47,798
Day 1 mobilised 1,47,798 participants through 259 institutions and 1,455 activities.
Which headquarters organised the Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff
CORE 2026 was organised by HQ Integrated Defence Staff and conducted by CENJOWS.
What is the length of the Chouk–Karjat section approved for doubling in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 10.86 km
The Chouk–Karjat section is 10.86 km long; the doubling will cost ₹497 crore.
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.
India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar was inaugurated on 17 September 2026 at which place?
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Correct answer: C — Sambalpur
The 51st Doppler Weather Radar was inaugurated at Sambalpur, Odisha.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh, how many Doppler Weather Radars did India have in 2014?
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Correct answer: A — 14
The network grew from 14 radars in 2014 to 51 with the Sambalpur radar.
Under which mission are around 40 more Doppler Weather Radars planned in India?
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Correct answer: B — Mission Mausam
Around 40 more radars are planned under Mission Mausam.
Consider the following about the Sambalpur Doppler Weather Radar: 1. It is Odisha's third Doppler Weather Radar, after Gopalpur and Paradip. 2. IMD said it extends weather support to 5 neighbouring countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Minister said IMD supports 13 neighbouring countries.
By how much did India's textile exports grow year-on-year in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 16.1%
Textile exports rose 16.1% to ₹29,776 crore in August 2026. 10.3% is the April–August growth.
Which textile segment recorded the fastest export growth in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Handicrafts (excluding handmade carpets)
Handicrafts excluding handmade carpets grew 41.4% in August 2026, the fastest among segments.
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!'.
Where did the Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine conclude on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Goa
The conference, held with the Second BIMSTEC Nodal Group Meeting, concluded in Goa.
What is the outcome document of the Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine called?
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Correct answer: A — Goa Conclusions
AIIA Director Prof. Vaidya P.K. Prajapati said the 'Goa Conclusions' provide a strong foundation for future cooperation.
Under which scheme did PM Modi address the release of a ₹3,000 instalment to women in West Bengal on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Annapurna Yojana
The fourth instalment of ₹3,000 was released under West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana.
About how many women in West Bengal received the fourth Annapurna Yojana instalment on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 1.5 crore
The PM said the instalment reached about 1.5 crore women.
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.
How many coal blocks are offered in the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 25
The 16th round offers 25 blocks — 21 fully explored and four partially explored.
Who launched the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Satish Chandra Dubey
MoS for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey launched the round; Vikram Dev Dutt is Secretary, Ministry of Coal.
Consider the following about the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions: 1. All blocks offered in the round are fully explored. 2. The blocks are spread across five coal-bearing states. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Four of the 25 blocks are partially explored, and the blocks are spread across nine states.
How many beneficiaries had registered under PM Vishwakarma by its third anniversary in September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 30 lakh
30 lakh beneficiaries had registered; around 24.50 lakh had received basic skill training.
In which city did the Ministry of MSME celebrate the third anniversary of PM Vishwakarma on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Kolkata
The anniversary was celebrated at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium, Kolkata; West Bengal joined the scheme in May 2026.
Which military operation preceded the integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union in September 1948?
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Correct answer: C — Operation Polo
The Vice-President recalled that Hyderabad State was integrated after Operation Polo, on 17 September 1948.
Consider the following about the 2026 Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations: 1. President Droupadi Murmu was the Chief Guest. 2. The celebrations were held at Parade Ground, Secunderabad. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan was the Chief Guest.
Where was the 25th Meeting of SCO Ministers Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities held on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Dushanbe
The meeting was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Bishkek is where the SCO Summit referred to by India took place.
Which three pillars did India highlight at the 25th SCO trade ministers' meeting?
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Correct answer: B — Security, Connectivity and Opportunity
India highlighted Security, Connectivity and Opportunity, citing the PM's vision at the SCO Summit in Bishkek.
At which shipyard was the steel cutting of the second Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) held on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi
The steel cutting of the second NGMV was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.