Maharashtra Current Affairs Quiz
Daily news by your exam, state and topic тАФ each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
How much financial support was approved for the Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra (agreement signed 1 October 2026)?
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Correct answer: C тАФ ₹10,520 crore
₹10,520 crore financial support was approved for rolling out the Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra.
The Amended BharatNet Program agreement for Maharashtra (October 2026) was signed on behalf of the Department of Telecommunications by:
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Correct answer: B тАФ Digital Bharat Nidhi
Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under DoT signed the agreement with the Maharashtra government, MDIL, BSNL and MahaIT.
According to the Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25 (released September 2026), by how much did the Gross Value Added of the registered manufacturing sector grow?
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Correct answer: C тАФ 9.59%
GVA grew by 9.59%; output grew 7.81%, employment 7.19% and fixed capital 10.54%.
As per ASI 2024-25, which state tops the list of the top five states in manufacturing employment?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Tamil Nadu
The release lists Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana as the top 5 states in employment, together over 56%.
Where was the 14th meeting of the IndiaтАУUAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments held on 28 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Mumbai
The 14th HLJTFI was held in Mumbai, co-chaired by Piyush Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The UAE co-chair of the IndiaтАУUAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, heads which institution?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
Consider the following statements about the IndiaтАУUAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments: 1. It was established in 2013. 2. Its 14th meeting in 2026 was co-chaired by India's Finance Minister. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the HLJTFI was set up in 2013. Statement 2 is wrong: the Indian co-chair was Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
Where was the national celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day held on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Nagpur
The grand national celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
What was the theme of Ayurveda Day 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
The theme was 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow' (рд╕реНрд╡рд╕реНрде рднрд╡рд┐рд╖реНрдп рдХреЗ рд▓рд┐рдП рдЖрдпреБрд░реНрд╡реЗрдж).
Consider the following about the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations: 1. 'Ayush Vision 2030' and the CCRASтАУAGNI web portal were launched. 2. The national event was inaugurated in person by the Prime Minister. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Ayush Vision 2030 and the CCRASтАУAGNI portal were launched. The event was virtually inaugurated by MoS (IC) Prataprao Jadhav; the Prime Minister's message was read out.
The Indora ChowkтАУDighori flyover in Nagpur, inaugurated on 19 September 2026, is to be named after whom?
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Correct answer: D тАФ 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 ChowkтАУDighori flyover to allow longer spans between piers?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 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 ChowkтАУDighori 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 тАФ 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The flyover was built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
What is the length of the MukutbanтАУGadchandur new rail line approved in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ 38.21 km
The new line is 38.21 km long and will cost ₹493 crore.
The MukutbanтАУGadchandur new line falls under which railway zone?
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Correct answer: C тАФ South Central Railway
The line was approved in South Central Railway.
What is the length of the ChoukтАУKarjat section approved for doubling in September 2026?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 10.86 km
The ChoukтАУKarjat section is 10.86 km long; the doubling will cost ₹497 crore.
What was the theme of the 32nd World Ozone Day celebrated in Mumbai on 16 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Global Action for a Cooler Planet
The theme was 'Global Action for a Cooler Planet'.
Which two digital platforms were launched on World Ozone Day 2026 in Mumbai?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh launched India's Net Zero Portal and the NAPCC Dashboard.
How many ITIs were adopted by refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) manufacturers, as announced on World Ozone Day 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ 248
248 ITIs were adopted by 12 RAC manufacturers to align technician training with industry standards.
Consider the following about India's Net Zero Portal launched on 16 September 2026: 1. It is a platform for voluntary registration and disclosure of Net Zero commitments by entities. 2. Reporting of Scope 3 emissions on the portal is mandatory. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Scope 1 and 2 reporting is encouraged, while Scope 3 reporting remains voluntary.
Which city hosted Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Mumbai
Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference were held in Mumbai.
What is 'Kanthasth 2.0', mentioned at the Hindi Diwas 2026 event?
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Correct answer: C тАФ An AI-based translation tool with over five crore sentences
Kanthasth 2.0 is an AI-based translation tool with a database of over five crore sentences, now open to foreign users.
Consider the following about Hindi as the official language: 1. Hindi Diwas marks the adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language by the Constituent Assembly on 14 September 1949. 2. Article 351 of the Constitution assigns the Union the duty to promote the spread of Hindi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi in Devanagari as the official language on 14 September 1949, and Article 351 gives the Union the duty to promote the spread of Hindi.
Under which operation did the DRI seize Pakistan-origin dry dates routed through the UAE, as announced on 14 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Operation Deep Manifest
The seizure was made under 'Operation Deep Manifest', which targets Pakistan-origin goods routed through third countries.
From which date has India prohibited the direct or indirect import of all goods originating in Pakistan?
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Correct answer: D тАФ 2 May 2025
DGFT Notification No. 06/2025-26 dated 2 May 2025 banned direct or indirect import or transit of all Pakistan-origin goods.
Consider the following about the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI): 1. It was established in 1957. 2. It functions under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The DRI was set up in 1957 and is the apex anti-smuggling agency under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), not the CBDT.
Which city hosted the National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) on 11тАУ12 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Mumbai
The two-day BOCW conference was held in Mumbai, organised by the Labour Ministry with the Maharashtra government.
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 тАФ 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 тАФ 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 тАФ 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.
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 тАФ 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 тАФ 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 тАФ Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the theme was 'Potential to Impact: Agentic AI | Tokenisation | QuantumтАж', 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 тАФ 741
In July 2026 UPI processed 2,365.8 crore transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore with 741 banks live on the platform.
Where was the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council held on 7 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Panaji
Amit Shah chaired the 28th Western Zonal Council meeting in Panaji, Goa.
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Western Zonal Council?
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Correct answer: A тАФ Rajasthan
The Western Zonal Council comprises Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; Rajasthan is in the Northern Zonal Council.
Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils: 1. They were set up under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. 2. They are constitutional bodies created under Article 263. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Zonal Councils are statutory advisory bodies set up under Part III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, not constitutional bodies.
According to Amit Shah at the 28th WZC meeting, how many meetings of Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees have been held since 2014?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 71
Since 2014, 71 meetings have been held, compared with 25 during 2004тАУ14.
Which city will host the main celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day on 23 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Nagpur
The main Ayurveda Day 2026 celebration will be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
What is the theme of Ayurveda Day 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
The theme announced on 7 September 2026 is 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.
The National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements crossed which mark in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ ₹200 crore
The NBA said cumulative ABS disbursements have exceeded ₹200 crore.
The ₹8.23 crore ABS tranche sanctioned by the NBA in September 2026 arose from the use of which crop group?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Bitter gourd, okra, chilli and onion
The proceeds came from seed companies' access to bitter gourd, okra, chilli and onion.
Since the biological resources could not be traced to specific farmers or communities, on what basis did the NBA distribute the September 2026 ABS proceeds among States and UTs?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Area under cultivation of the crops in each State/UT
As recommended by an Expert Committee, the share was distributed according to area under cultivation published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Consider the following statements about the NBA's September 2026 ABS tranche: 1. It was sanctioned to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 5 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils. 2. Maharashtra is the largest cumulative recipient across the four crops. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A тАФ 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Madhya Pradesh is the largest recipient, followed by Maharashtra.
Which Belgian Prime Minister attended the IndiaтАУBelgium High-Level Dialogue on the IndiaтАУEU FTA in Mumbai on 4 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Bart De Wever
Belgian PM Bart De Wever attended the dialogue with Piyush Goyal and CM Devendra Fadnavis.
According to Piyush Goyal, the IndiaтАУEU FTA brings together a market of how many people and what share of global GDP?
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Correct answer: D тАФ 2 billion; one-quarter
The FTA brings together 2 billion people, a quarter of global GDP, a third of world trade and a USD 24 trillion market.
IndiaтАУEU bilateral trade, which has doubled in the last decade, stands at nearly how much as per the Commerce Ministry (September 2026)?
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Correct answer: A тАФ USD 140 billion
Piyush Goyal said IndiaтАУEU trade has doubled in the last decade to nearly USD 140 billion; USD 24 trillion is the combined market size.
Consider the following statements from the IndiaтАУBelgium High-Level Dialogue on the IndiaтАУEU FTA: 1. All 27 EU countries are on board and want the agreement brought into force at the earliest. 2. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges was highlighted as a gateway for Indian exports into Europe. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Commerce Ministry release.
The new daily train flagged off on 3 September 2026 runs between Mumbai CSMT and which station in the Konkan region?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Sawantwadi Road
The new service runs between CSMT, Mumbai and Sawantwadi Road, covering about 510 km.
How many special trains did Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw say were being run for Ganesh Utsav in 2026, before any increase?
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Correct answer: B тАФ 350
He said 350 special trains are being operated, with arrangements to increase the number to 370 if required.
Which project won first prize in the 'Plantation in Land Parcels' category of NHAI's Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Jamtha Clover Leaf Oxygen Bird Park, NH-44 (Nagpur)
The Jamtha Clover Leaf Oxygen Bird Park on NH-44 under RO Nagpur won first prize in the land parcels category.