Punjab Current Affairs Quiz
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The 'Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna', whose second instalment was released on 1 October 2026, belongs to which state?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Punjab
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann released the second instalment of the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna at Goindwal Sahib.
Consider the following statements about the second instalment of Punjab's Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna (October 2026): 1. ₹1,262.54 crore was transferred to 36.87 lakh women. 2. The instalment covers October, November and December. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2
₹1,262.54 crore went to 36.87 lakh women, and the instalment covers OctoberтАУDecember together.
Under the ICARтАУFCI MoU of September 2026 on alternative fumigation of stored grain, which institute will implement Phase-I?
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Correct answer: B тАФ ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana
The two-year Phase-I project will be implemented by ICARтАУCentral Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana.
Which school won the Junior Boys (U-17) title at the 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Minerva Public School, Mohali
Minerva Public School (CISCE), Mohali beat MIC EMHSS, Kerala 3-2 in the final.
Where was SEMICON India 2026, inaugurated by PM Modi on 17 September 2026, held?
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Correct answer: B тАФ 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 тАФ 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 тАФ About ₹1 lakh crore
Investment commitments of around ₹1 lakh crore (about USD 11тАУ12 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 тАФ 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 тАФ 5 of 12
Five ATMP units (CDIL, Suchi, Micron, Kaynes and CG Semi) were operational out of twelve approved.
Coal from whose captive mines has the Centre allowed to be moved to Punjab's Independent Power Plants?
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Correct answer: B тАФ Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL)
The Centre enabled coal movement to Punjab's IPPs from PSPCL's captive mines.