India Current Affairs Quiz
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
According to PM Modi at the BRICS Business Forum 2026, BRICS together with its partners now forms a family of how many countries?
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Correct answer: D — 21
Modi said BRICS began in 2006 with four countries and, including partners, is now a family of 21 countries.
As cited by PM Modi at the BRICS Business Forum 2026, BRICS countries account for about what share of global GDP?
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Correct answer: C — 40%
Modi said BRICS countries represent 50% of world population, 40% of global GDP and more than 25% of global trade.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at the BRICS Business Forum 2026: 1. BRICS was launched in 2006 with four countries. 2. Since then, the combined GDP of BRICS countries has grown about 4.5 times, against about 2.5 times for global GDP. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Modi said the group began in 2006 with four countries and that BRICS GDP grew about 4.5 times while global GDP grew about 2.5 times.
The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), reviewed by its Governing Council on 11 September 2026, is coming up at Lothal in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Gujarat
The NMHC is being developed at Lothal, Gujarat, by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
How many countries had signed MoUs for collaboration on the NMHC, Lothal, as reported at the 2nd Governing Council meeting in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 13
Thirteen countries have signed MoUs, with discussions under way towards a pipeline of 35-plus partnerships.
Consider the following: 1. Lothal, an Indus Valley Civilization site, has the world's oldest known artificial dock, connected to an ancient course of the Sabarmati river. 2. The 2nd Governing Council meeting of the NMHC Society in September 2026 was chaired by the Union Minister of Culture. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Lothal's dock is the world's oldest known artificial dock; the meeting was chaired by Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
During his maiden visit to Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on 11 September 2026, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed a public function in which town?
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Correct answer: C — Silvassa
The Vice-President spoke at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, Silvassa.
At his meeting with PM Modi on 11 September 2026, UN Secretary-General António Guterres congratulated India on chairing BRICS for which time?
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Correct answer: D — Fourth
Guterres congratulated PM Modi on India's chairship of BRICS for the fourth time.
The call of 'Jai Jagat', recalled by PM Modi on 11 September 2026, is associated with which leader?
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Correct answer: A — Acharya Vinoba Bhave
PM Modi recalled Acharya Vinoba Bhave's call of 'Jai Jagat' while paying tributes on his Jayanti.
From which date will the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 come into force?
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Correct answer: D — 1 January 2027
The amended rules notified on 10 September 2026 take effect from 1 January 2027.
Under the amended e-commerce rules of 2026, how is the 'prior price' shown alongside a discounted price defined?
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Correct answer: C — The lowest price offered during the 30 days before the discount
The 'prior price' is the lowest price at which the goods or services were offered in the 30 days before the price reduction was announced.
About what share of the grievances received by the National Consumer Helpline in 2025 related to the e-commerce sector?
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Correct answer: B — About 29%
Of 17,71,622 grievances in 2025, 5,11,196 — around 29% — related to e-commerce.
Consider the following about the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026: 1. E-commerce entities must undertake a yearly self-audit for compliance with the Dark Patterns Guidelines, 2023. 2. Disclosure of country of origin has been made optional for imported goods. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Entities must self-audit yearly and display a compliance certificate; importer details and country of origin must be disclosed for imported goods.
How many digits does the Bhu-Aadhaar (ULPIN) to be assigned to every land parcel under DILRMP 3.0 have?
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Correct answer: D — 14
DILRMP 3.0 assigns a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (Bhu-Aadhaar) to every land parcel.
What is the outlay of DILRMP 3.0 for the period 2026–2031?
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Correct answer: A — ₹565.50 crore
DILRMP 3.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of ₹565.50 crore for 2026–2031.
Under DILRMP 3.0, high-footfall Sub-Registrar Offices will be upgraded into 'Registration Seva Kendras' modelled on which existing service?
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Correct answer: D — Passport Seva Kendras
75 high-footfall Sub-Registrar Offices will become Registration Seva Kendras inspired by Passport Seva Kendras.
Consider the following about DILRMP 3.0: 1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with 60:40 cost sharing between the Centre and States. 2. It will accelerate the NAKSHA pilot for GIS-based urban land records. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. DILRMP 3.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% central funding, and it accelerates the NAKSHA urban land mapping pilot.
The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 replaces a law originally enacted in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1891
The 2026 Act replaces the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891.
From which date will the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 come into force?
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Correct answer: D — 1 October 2026
A notification dated 10 September 2026 appointed 1 October 2026 as the commencement date; the Act got assent on 13 August 2026.
Under the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, what must a court record before summoning bank officials in a case where the bank is not a party?
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Correct answer: B — A 'special cause' in writing
The Act requires the court to record a 'special cause' in writing for such summoning.
Consider the following about the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026: 1. It recognises banking records maintained in electronic, digital and cloud-based forms. 2. The Central Government may extend its provisions to specified financial sector entities. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Act is technology-neutral, covering physical, electronic, digital, virtual and cloud-based records, and the Centre may extend it to specified financial sector entities.
In which city was the first International Space Summit, addressed by PM Modi on 10 September 2026, held?
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Correct answer: D — Paris
The summit was held in Paris at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron; PM Modi joined via video conference.
According to PM Modi at the International Space Summit, Indian rockets have launched more than 430 payloads from how many countries?
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Correct answer: C — 34
Modi said more than 430 payloads from 34 countries have been launched on Indian rockets.
PM Modi recalled that France has been India's space partner since the start of India's space programme at which place in the 1960s?
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Correct answer: D — Thumba
Modi said France has been a trusted partner since the inception of the Indian space programme at Thumba in the 1960s.
Consider the following statements from PM Modi's address at the International Space Summit (2026): 1. Chandrayaan-3 made India the first nation to land near the lunar south pole. 2. PM Modi attended the summit in person in Paris. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Modi cited Chandrayaan-3's south-pole landing, but he addressed the summit via video conference.
The first-ever district-level estimates for the unincorporated non-agricultural sector released by NSO in September 2026 are based on which survey?
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Correct answer: B — ASUSE 2025
The district-level report draws on Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2025 data.
According to NSO's district-level estimates (September 2026), the top 50 districts by number of unincorporated establishments account for about what share of total establishments, workforce and GVA?
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Correct answer: C — One-third
The top 50 districts account for nearly one-third of total establishments, workforce and Gross Value Added.
Consider the following findings of NSO's district-level estimates for the unincorporated sector (September 2026): 1. In 237 districts, women constitute one-third of the workforce in the unincorporated sector. 2. GVA per worker exceeds the all-India average in fewer than 100 districts. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Women form one-third of the workforce in 237 districts, and GVA per worker exceeds the all-India average in 280 districts.
How many gram panchayats does the Amended BharatNet Program in Jharkhand, agreed on 10 September 2026, cover?
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Correct answer: B — 4,395
The programme covers 4,395 gram panchayats and on-demand connectivity to 26,777 villages.
Digital Bharat Nidhi, which signed the BharatNet agreement with Jharkhand, was earlier known as what?
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Correct answer: B — Universal Service Obligation Fund
DBN is the erstwhile Universal Service Obligation Fund, which became Digital Bharat Nidhi under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
Consider the following about the Amended BharatNet Program: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 4 August 2023. 2. In Jharkhand it will be implemented by BSNL alone under a Centre-led model. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The Cabinet approved the programme on 4 August 2023; in Jharkhand it follows the State-led model through the SPV JDICL.
How much foreign-origin gold did the DRI report seizing in six pan-India operations, announced on 10 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — About 41 kg
DRI seized about 41 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at around ₹62 crore.
In the DRI gold seizures reported in September 2026, 89 gold bars weighing about 11.3 kg were recovered near BOP Halderpara along which border?
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Correct answer: B — Indo-Bangladesh border
DRI, with the BSF, seized the 89 bars near the Indo-Bangladesh border at BOP Halderpara.
Consider the following about the DRI gold seizures reported on 10 September 2026: 1. The seizures were made under the Customs Act, 1962. 2. In Mumbai, gold dust concealed in wax capsules was seized from a syndicate involving airport staff. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The gold was seized under the Customs Act, 1962, and in Mumbai 3.47 kg of gold dust in wax capsules was recovered from a syndicate using transit passengers and airport staff.
Where was the first Regional Review Conference on implementation of the Forest Rights Act held on 10 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs held the conference in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with the five southern States.
As of 30 June 2026, about how many Individual Forest Rights titles had been distributed nationally under the FRA?
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Correct answer: C — About 25.42 lakh
About 25.42 lakh titles had been distributed over nearly 238 lakh acres, against over 54 lakh claims received.
Consider the following about the Forest Rights Act review in Bengaluru (September 2026): 1. The conference covered five southern States including Telangana and Kerala. 2. States were asked to prioritise recognition of habitat rights of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana took part, and States were urged to prioritise PVTG habitat rights among other steps.
The TRAI regulations repealed on 10 September 2026 had enforced what ceiling on advertisements on TV channels?
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Correct answer: C — 12 minutes per clock hour
The 2012 regulations enforced a ceiling of twelve minutes of advertisements in a clock hour.
The twelve-minute advertisement cap for TV channels was originally prescribed under which rules, before the MIB omitted the provision in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994
The cap was in rule 7(11) of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, which the MIB omitted by a notification published on 21 August 2026.
Bakhira Lake, whose sediments were used in a BSIP monsoon study reported in September 2026, is located in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Uttar Pradesh
Bakhira Lake is in Sant Kabir Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
Bakhira Lake is an oxbow wetland formed by the cut-off of which river?
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Correct answer: A — Rapti
The lake lies in the Ghaghara–Rapti alluvial system and formed through the migration and cut-off of the Rapti River.
Consider the following about the Bakhira Lake study (2026): 1. Bakhira Lake was designated a Ramsar Site in 2022. 2. The record shows a strengthened Indian Summer Monsoon during the Last Glacial Maximum. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Bakhira became a Ramsar Site in 2022; the Last Glacial Maximum was cold and dry with a weakened monsoon.
What was the predecessor of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), as recalled by Amit Shah on 10 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — National Centre for Disaster Management
Shah said NIDM's predecessor, the National Centre for Disaster Management, was revived in 2003 under Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
What is the theme of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026, launched in Varanasi on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari
The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah runs under the theme 'Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari'.
Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026, launched on 9 September 2026, is which edition of the campaign?
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Correct answer: D — 9th
The Ministry launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah in Varanasi.
According to Union Minister Annpurna Devi at the Poshan Maah 2026 launch, about how many Anganwadi Centres deliver services across India?
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Correct answer: C — Over 14 lakh
She said over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres serve over 7.5 crore children and 1.10 crore pregnant and lactating women.
Consider the following about POSHAN Abhiyaan, under which Rashtriya Poshan Maah is observed: 1. It was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 8 March 2018 at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. 2. Rashtriya Poshan Maah is observed every year in March. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) was launched at Jhunjhunu on 8 March 2018; Rashtriya Poshan Maah is observed in September.
What is the total cost of the three railway multitracking projects for West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh approved on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹10,783 crore
The three projects cost ₹10,783 crore; the separate southern package costs about ₹10,021 crore.
Which of the following is NOT among the three railway projects approved on 9 September 2026 for the eastern and central States?
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Correct answer: D — Hosur–Omalur doubling
Hosur–Omalur doubling belongs to the southern package; the other three make up the ₹10,783 crore package.
Consider the following about the three railway projects approved on 9 September 2026 for West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh: 1. They will add about 656 km to the Indian Railways network. 2. They will improve connectivity to Bandhavgarh and Achanakmar Tiger Reserves. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The projects add about 656 km across 14 districts and improve access to Bandhavgarh and Achanakmar Tiger Reserves, among other destinations.
About how many kilometres will the five railway multitracking projects approved by the Cabinet on 9 September 2026 for four southern States add to the Indian Railways network?
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Correct answer: B — About 540 km
The five projects in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana will add about 540 km.
Which is the longest of the five railway projects approved by the CCEA on 9 September 2026 for the southern States?
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Correct answer: D — Salem–Karur–Dindigul doubling
Salem–Karur–Dindigul doubling is 159 km, ahead of Hosur–Omalur (147 km) and Ghatkesar–Kazipet (110 km).
The Whitefield–Bangarapet 3rd and 4th line, approved by the Cabinet in September 2026, lies in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Karnataka
Whitefield and Bangarapet are in Karnataka; the 47 km 3rd and 4th line is one of the five projects.
Consider the following about the five railway projects approved by the CCEA on 9 September 2026: 1. Their total estimated cost is about ₹10,021 crore and they are planned for completion by 2029-30. 2. They were planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The projects cost about ₹10,021 crore, are due by 2029-30 and were planned on the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
At which event did UIDAI launch the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Global Fintech Fest 2026
UIDAI launched the SDK and Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
What is the main user benefit of the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK launched by UIDAI in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — It lets apps run face authentication inside their own app without switching applications
The SDK brings face authentication into native Android and iOS apps, giving a single-app experience; consent remains part of the journey.
Exercise Veer Guardian-2026, held from 9 to 22 September 2026, is between the Indian Air Force and the air force of which country?
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Correct answer: A — Japan
Veer Guardian is a bilateral air exercise between the IAF and the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF).
Where is Exercise Veer Guardian-2026 being conducted?
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Correct answer: C — Air Force Station Jodhpur
Veer Guardian-2026 is being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Veer Guardian: 1. Its first edition was held at Hyakuri Air Base in Japan in January 2023. 2. In the 2026 edition, the JASDF is flying F-2A aircraft. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Veer Guardian-2023 was held at Hyakuri Air Base (12–26 January 2023), and the JASDF is flying F-2A jets at Jodhpur in 2026.
India's endorsement of the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security was announced on the sidelines of which meeting in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — G20 Innovation Ministerial
The announcement came on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial at Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
What share of global 6G standards and patents does India aim to contribute, as stated while endorsing the 6G Call to Action?
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Correct answer: B — 10 percent
The government said India aims to contribute 10 percent of 6G global standards and patents.
Consider the following about India's endorsement of the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security: 1. The Department of Telecommunications will take forward India's engagement under it. 2. India is the only Asian country among its endorsers and the initiative has fewer than ten members. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. DoT will lead the follow-up; India joined over 20 like-minded governments, so the group is not under ten members.
Which country co-chaired the 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry with India on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — The Philippines
It was co-chaired by Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Secretary of Agriculture of the Philippines, representing the chair of ASEAN agriculture ministers.
What symbolic item was unveiled at the 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry?
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Correct answer: B — India–ASEAN Friendship Spike for Agriculture and Forestry
The 'India–ASEAN Friendship Spike for Agriculture and Forestry' was unveiled to symbolise the partnership.
Consider the following about the 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (2026): 1. It agreed that the 10th meeting will be convened in 2027. 2. Low-emission rice was identified as an area of cooperation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Low-emission rice is among the priority areas; the 10th meeting will be held in 2028, not 2027.
How many live Indian star tortoises did the DRI seize in Bengaluru, as reported on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 180
DRI recovered 180 live Indian star tortoises concealed in six cloth covers near Gandhinagar, Bengaluru.
Consider the following about the DRI wildlife seizures reported on 9 September 2026: 1. The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. The leopard pelt was seized at Jeypore in Koraput district of Odisha. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. WCCB identified the tortoises as Geochelone elegans, a Schedule I species, and one leopard pelt was recovered at Jeypore, Koraput.
Which shipbuilder designed and built the Ocean Research Vessel 'Sagar Manthan', launched on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
GRSE built ORV Sagar Manthan for NCPOR; it was launched at the Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata.
ORV Sagar Manthan was built for which institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences?
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Correct answer: C — National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
The vessel was built for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR).
Consider the following about ORV Sagar Manthan: 1. It was built under the Deep Ocean Mission at a cost of about ₹840 crore. 2. It has a projected service life of 30 years and can operate in the Southern Ocean. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. It was built under Vertical-4 of the Deep Ocean Mission for about ₹840 crore and is designed for extreme environments including the Southern Ocean, with a 30-year life.
Under which section of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 did FIU-IND issue notices to 15 VDA service providers on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Section 13
The notices were issued under Section 13 of the PMLA.
Since when have Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers been covered by India's AML/CFT framework under the PMLA?
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Correct answer: B — March 2023
VDA SPs were brought under the AML/CFT framework of the PMLA in March 2023.
Consider the following about FIU-IND's action of 9 September 2026 against VDA service providers: 1. FIU-IND also sought takedown of their apps and URLs as nodal officer under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000. 2. Notices were issued to 25 entities. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The FIU-IND Director issued takedown notices under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act; notices went to 15 entities, not 25.
Where will the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in which India debuts in 11 new skills, be held in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Shanghai
The 48th WorldSkills Competition is in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.
In how many of the 64 skills will Team Skill India compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 63
India will compete in 63 of 64 skills with nearly 70 competitors.
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed a Special Session of which state Legislative Assembly on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Arunachal Pradesh
He addressed the Special Session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Itanagar.
Who assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bhagwat Prasad Makwana
Bhagwat Prasad Makwana, appointed on 6 September 2026, assumed charge on 9 September.
Which city hosted the 7th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 8 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
GFF 2026 was held in Mumbai from 8 to 11 September 2026.
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal organisers of the Global Fintech Fest?
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Correct answer: A — Reserve Bank of India
PIB lists PCI, NPCI and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC) as the principal organisers of GFF.
Consider the following statements about GFF 2026: 1. Its theme focused on Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Quantum. 2. At the inauguration, PM Modi urged the sector to work on a Fintech Consumer Protection Index. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the theme was 'Potential to Impact: Agentic AI | Tokenisation | Quantum…', and the PM called for a Fintech Consumer Protection Index.
According to the PIB backgrounder on GFF 2026, how many banks were live on UPI in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 741
In July 2026 UPI processed 2,365.8 crore transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore with 741 banks live on the platform.