1. Which Indian state was selected by Lonely Planet among its “Best in Travel 2027” destinations?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Kerala
(d) Assam
Answer: (b) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat was selected among Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 destinations for its Rann of Kachchh, wildlife, coastal landscapes, heritage, crafts and culture, including Gir’s Asiatic lions.
2. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?
(a) 1988
(b) 1995
(c) 1999
(d) 2002
Answer: (c) 1999
Explanation: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, popularly known as the Toy Train, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 as part of the Mountain Railways of India.
3. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Global Spiritual Palace Retreat Centre in which city?
(a) Ahmedabad
(b) Surat
(c) Vadodara
(d) Rajkot
Answer: (c) Vadodara
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Global Spiritual Palace Retreat Centre of Brahma Kumaris in Vadodara, Gujarat, on September 24, 2026.
4. Which campaign was virtually launched by President Droupadi Murmu during the Vadodara event?
(a) Youth for Digital India
(b) Youth for Viksit Bharat: Awakening Inner Strength for Nation Building
(c) Viksit Yuva Mission
(d) National Youth Development Campaign
Answer: (b) Youth for Viksit Bharat: Awakening Inner Strength for Nation Building
Explanation: The campaign was virtually launched during the Vadodara programme and focuses on youth participation and nation building.
5. Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) crossed which milestone in September 2026?
(a) 1 crore registered youth
(b) 2 crore registered youth
(c) 3 crore registered youth
(d) 5 crore registered youth
Answer: (c) 3 crore registered youth
Explanation: MY Bharat crossed 3 crore registered youth in September 2026, less than three years after its launch on October 31, 2023.
6. MY Bharat was launched under which ministry?
(a) Ministry of Education
(b) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
(c) Ministry of Skill Development
(d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer: (b) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Explanation: Mera Yuva Bharat was launched on October 31, 2023, under the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
7. Bharat Taxi was launched in which group of Uttar Pradesh cities on September 23, 2026?
(a) Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, Noida and Bareilly
(b) Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj
(c) Kanpur, Agra, Jaipur, Lucknow and Varanasi
(d) Varanasi, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Agra and Noida
Answer: (b) Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj
Explanation: Bharat Taxi expanded its cooperative ride-hailing service to these five Uttar Pradesh cities on September 23, 2026.
8. What is the principle associated with Bharat Taxi’s cooperative model?
(a) Customer is the Owner
(b) Government is the Owner
(c) Driver is the Owner
(d) Company is the Owner
Answer: (c) Driver is the Owner
Explanation: Bharat Taxi operates through Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited and follows the “Driver is the Owner” principle, giving drivers ownership and participation in decision-making.
9. The Punjab Government increased the Dearness Allowance for state government employees from 42% to:
(a) 46%
(b) 48%
(c) 50%
(d) 52%
Answer: (c) 50%
Explanation: The Punjab Government increased DA from 42% to 50%, an increase of 8 percentage points, effective from September 1, 2026.
10. What is the maximum combined subsidy available under Delhi PM Surya Ghar for eligible systems up to 3 kW?
(a) ₹78,000
(b) ₹1 lakh
(c) ₹1.25 lakh
(d) ₹1.56 lakh
Answer: (d) ₹1.56 lakh
Explanation: The Centre provides up to ₹78,000 and the Delhi Government provides a matching ₹78,000, making the maximum combined subsidy ₹1.56 lakh.
11. The US House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act by what vote?
(a) 250–175
(b) 280–137
(c) 308–117
(d) 318–107
Answer: (c) 308–117
Explanation: The US House passed H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act, by 308–117 votes. The bill proposes permanent Daylight Saving Time.
12. The Sunshine Protection Act seeks to end which practice in the United States?
(a) Federal holidays
(b) Changing clocks twice every year
(c) Use of standard time
(d) Time zones
Answer: (b) Changing clocks twice every year
Explanation: The Sunshine Protection Act proposes permanent Daylight Saving Time and seeks to end the practice of changing clocks twice every year.
13. India extended anti-dumping duty on decor paper imports from China until:
(a) March 26, 2026
(b) December 31, 2026
(c) March 26, 2027
(d) June 30, 2027
Answer: (c) March 26, 2027
Explanation: India extended the anti-dumping duty on decor paper imports from China until March 26, 2027, following a recommendation from DGTR.
14. What was the range of anti-dumping duty originally imposed on Chinese decor paper in December 2021?
(a) USD 50–100 per tonne
(b) USD 75–250 per tonne
(c) USD 110–542 per tonne
(d) USD 200–600 per tonne
Answer: (c) USD 110–542 per tonne
Explanation: The anti-dumping duty on decor paper imported from China was originally imposed in December 2021, with rates ranging from USD 110 to USD 542 per tonne.
15. The combined FY26 losses of the three stressed public-sector general insurers increased to:
(a) ₹19,070.57 crore
(b) ₹24,070.57 crore
(c) ₹29,070.57 crore
(d) ₹34,070.57 crore
Answer: (c) ₹29,070.57 crore
Explanation: The combined FY26 losses of the three stressed public-sector general insurers increased 58.3% year-on-year to ₹29,070.57 crore.
16. According to the September 2026 outlook, the Asian Development Bank raised India’s FY2026–27 GDP growth forecast to:
(a) 6.5%
(b) 6.8%
(c) 7.0%
(d) 7.5%
Answer: (c) 7.0%
Explanation: The ADB raised India’s FY2026–27 GDP growth forecast from 6.6% to 7%, following stronger-than-expected Q1 growth of 7.8%.
17. What was India’s foreign-exchange reserve level mentioned in the ADB September 2026 outlook?
(a) USD 640.8 billion
(b) USD 690.8 billion
(c) USD 720.8 billion
(d) USD 740.8 billion
Answer: (d) USD 740.8 billion
Explanation: The ADB’s September 2026 outlook mentioned India’s foreign-exchange reserves at USD 740.8 billion and projected the fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP.
18. Maruti Suzuki commissioned its first green hydrogen electrolyser plant at:
(a) Gurugram, Haryana
(b) Manesar, Haryana
(c) Sanand, Gujarat
(d) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer: (b) Manesar, Haryana
Explanation: Maruti Suzuki India commissioned its first green hydrogen electrolyser plant at its Manesar facility on September 24, 2026, with a capacity of 300 kW.
19. What is the target annual green hydrogen production under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission by 2030?
(a) 1 MMT
(b) 2 MMT
(c) 5 MMT
(d) 10 MMT
Answer: (c) 5 MMT
Explanation: The National Green Hydrogen Mission has a ₹19,744-crore outlay and targets annual green hydrogen production of 5 MMT by 2030.
20. Pi Mari-i Lalrithangi, honoured among FAO’s 100 Women Heroes, belongs to which state?
(a) Manipur
(b) Mizoram
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Nagaland
Answer: (b) Mizoram
Explanation: Pi Mari-i Lalrithangi is a farmer from Sangau in Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district and was selected among the FAO 100 Women Heroes under the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026.
21. Who will receive the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026?
(a) A. R. Rahman
(b) Shantanu Moitra
(c) Amit Trivedi
(d) Vishal Bhardwaj
Answer: (b) Shantanu Moitra
Explanation: Music composer Shantanu Moitra will receive the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 from the Madhya Pradesh Government for his contribution to music direction.
22. What does DURGA stand for in the Delhi Government’s newly approved scheme?
(a) Development and Urban Road Growth for Autos
(b) Driving Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green E-Auto
(c) Delhi Urban Renewable Green Auto
(d) Driving Utility and Rural Growth Autos
Answer: (b) Driving Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green E-Auto
Explanation: The DURGA scheme was approved by the Delhi Cabinet to support women and transgender persons through green electric auto opportunities.
23. PRIMA, advanced by NASA to Phase B, is a proposed:
(a) Mars rover
(b) Far-infrared space telescope
(c) Lunar communication satellite
(d) Solar observation probe
Answer: (b) Far-infrared space telescope
Explanation: PRIMA stands for Probe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics. It will study planet formation, galaxy growth, central black holes, cosmic dust and heavy elements.
24. Project NETRA’s Advanced Radar Research Centre is being established at Chandrapur in:
(a) Assam
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Tripura
Answer: (a) Assam
Explanation: ISRO is establishing the Advanced Radar Research Centre at Chandrapur, Assam, under Project NETRA to strengthen India’s Space Situational Awareness capabilities.
25. World Maritime Day 2026 was observed under which theme?
(a) Green Shipping for a Sustainable Future
(b) Maritime Safety and Global Trade
(c) From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence
(d) Oceans for Sustainable Development
Answer: (c) From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence
Explanation: World Maritime Day was observed on September 24, 2026, under the theme “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” focusing on effective implementation of international maritime rules and standards.
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