Practice 25 current affairs MCQs from September 2026. Each answer links to the Article that explains the topic.
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Q1. India won Bronze in the Women’s Skeet Team event on 23 September 2026. Which shooters won it?
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Answer: C
The Skeet Team Bronze came from Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon. PM Modi cited their focus, precision and teamwork. Source: PIB.
Q2. Banks stayed open on Sunday 27 September 2026 because of a strike call by which body?
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Answer: A
UFBU called a three-day nationwide strike from 28 to 30 September 2026. The government announced that banks would stay open on Sunday 27 September for customers. Source: PIB.
Q3. How many days was the UFBU bank strike called for in September 2026?
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Answer: B
The strike was proposed from 28 to 30 September 2026. It came right after the weekend holidays of 26 and 27 September. Source: PIB.
Q4. The Technology Development Board approved ₹285 crore for Ubifly Technologies’ ePlane. Which fund provides this support?
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Answer: C
The support comes from the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund, in Optionally Convertible Debentures. The project moves from TRL-6 to TRL-9. The e200X is a three-seater, zero-emission advanced air mobility aircraft. Source: PIB.
Q5. TRL in ‘TRL-6 to TRL-9’ stands for what?
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Answer: D
TRL measures how mature a technology is, from 1 (idea) to 9 (fully proven in real use). The Ubifly project aims to take its aircraft to TRL-9. Source: PIB.
Q6. MY Bharat crossed how many registered youth by 23 September 2026?
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Answer: D
MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) crossed 3 crore registered youth in less than three years. PM Modi launched it on 31 October 2023. It is run by the Department of Youth Affairs. Source: PIB.
Q7. The ECI said all decisions, including SIR, come from the full Commission. Under which Article does ECI function?
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Answer: B
Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission. It is a multi-member body. The 2023 Act governs the appointment of the CEC and other ECs. Source: PIB.
Q8. Sri Lankan civil servants learnt from India about land-record digitisation on 23 September 2026. What does ULPIN stand for?
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Answer: C
ULPIN gives a unique ID to each land parcel. The Department of Land Resources discussed DILRMP, computerised Records of Rights and linking registration with land records. Source: PIB.
Q9. The 11th Ayurveda Day was celebrated on 23 September 2026. Where was the national event held?
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Answer: B
The grand national celebration was in Nagpur. The theme was ‘Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow’. Ayush launched safety dossiers, treatment guidelines, an Ayush Vision 2030 and the CCRAS–AGNI portal. Source: PIB.
Q10. Which of these was launched at the 11th Ayurveda Day?
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Answer: A
The event saw the launch of safety dossiers, Standard Treatment Guidelines, the Ayush Services Sector Report, Ayush Vision 2030 and the CCRAS–AGNI Portal. Source: PIB.
Q11. In the Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey (July 2025–June 2026), which was the top purpose of overnight trips in the last 365 days?
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Answer: A
About 48 out of 100 overnight trips were for pilgrimage and religious purposes, followed by 30 for health and medical. The NSO conducts the survey. Source: PIB.
Q12. In the Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey, which type of overnight trip had the highest average spend per trip?
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Answer: A
Business trips averaged ₹5,949 per trip for overnight trips in the last 30 days. Social trips were the most common, about 89 of 100. Source: PIB.
Q13. PM Modi called India one of the most important custodians of which species on 23 September 2026 (World Rhino Day was 22 September)?
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Answer: C
India’s rhino story is one of recovery. The PM shared an article by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Protecting grasslands and wetlands is key to the species’ future. Source: PIB.
Q14. At the launch of the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions on 17 September 2026, CMDPAs were handed over for how many mines?
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Answer: D
The Ministry of Coal handed over Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements for six mines auctioned in earlier rounds. Together they hold about 1,504 million tonnes of reserves. Source: PIB.
Q15. Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) is implemented through which bodies?
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Answer: D
PMKKKY was launched on 17 September 2015. District Mineral Foundations use the contributions of mining-lease holders to fund welfare projects in mining-affected areas. The MMDR Act, 1957 requires states to add PMKKKY to their DMF rules. Source: PIB.
Q16. India welcomed New Zealand’s Parliament passing the law for the India-New Zealand FTA. What access does the FTA give Indian exports to New Zealand?
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Answer: A
The FTA was signed in New Delhi on 27 April 2026. New Zealand’s Parliament passed the enabling legislation on 16 September 2026. It gives duty-free access for 100 per cent of Indian exports. Source: PIB.
Q17. At the International Conference on climate dynamics in New Delhi, the PM said developed nations emit up to how many times more carbon per capita than India?
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Answer: C
PM Modi said developing nations are unfairly blamed for emissions. He recalled platforms such as the International Solar Alliance, CDRI, the Global Biofuel Alliance and the International Big Cat Alliance. Source: PIB.
Q18. By how much did the Index of Core Industries (ICI) grow year-on-year in August 2026 (provisional)?
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Answer: D
ICI grew 4.8 per cent in August 2026. July 2026 growth was 5.0 per cent. Cumulative growth for April-August 2026 was 4.3 per cent. Source: PIB.
Q19. Which core industry showed the highest year-on-year growth in August 2026?
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Answer: B
Cement grew 12.5 per cent, followed by Electricity at 11.6 per cent and Iron Ore at 5.5 per cent. Coal, Natural Gas, Crude Oil and Fertilizers had negative growth. Source: PIB.
Q20. The 18th edition of exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT began on 21 September 2026 in which place?
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Answer: A
NOMADIC ELEPHANT is an annual India-Mongolia exercise held alternately in each country. The last edition was at Ulaanbaatar. This one runs from 21 September to 3 October 2026. Source: PIB.
Q21. In the air exercise Veer Guardian 2026 at Jodhpur, which aircraft did Japan’s JASDF field?
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Answer: C
The IAF deployed Su-30 MKI, Rafale and Tejas. The JASDF sent the F-2A. The 14-day exercise ended on 22 September 2026. Source: PIB.
Q22. On 22 September 2026, the Ministry of Civil Aviation signed 21 MoUs with States and UTs under the next phase of which scheme?
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Answer: B
UDAN stands for Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik. The MoUs aim to build aviation infrastructure and connect underserved regions. Source: PIB.
Q23. Which of these is an ASEAN member that took part in the 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation at Manila?
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Answer: C
All 11 ASEAN countries took part, including Timor-Leste. India’s delegation was led by Additional Secretary Nitin Kumar Yadav of the Department of Commerce. Source: PIB.
Q24. The Technology Development Board backed Agnikul Cosmos with ₹200 crore for a reusable launch vehicle. From which fund?
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Answer: D
Support comes from the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund through Optionally Convertible Debentures. The project covers the Agnibaan RLV and moves it from TRL-4 and above to TRL-8. Source: PIB.
Q25. PAIMANA, the portal for tracking infrastructure projects, is run by which ministry?
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Answer: A
MoSPI runs PAIMANA. As of August 2026 it tracked 1,731 projects worth ₹33.60 lakh crore across 17 Central Ministries and Departments. Source: PIB.
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