1. Which organisation facilitated the export of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to Maldives?
(a) APEDA
(b) NABARD
(c) FSSAI
(d) MPEDA
Answer: (a) APEDA
Explanation: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export of 1 MT of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to Maldives on September 24, 2026.
2. Gulbarga Tur Dal received its Geographical Indication (GI) registration in which year?
(a) 2017
(b) 2018
(c) 2019
(d) 2020
Answer: (c) 2019
Explanation: Gulbarga Tur Dal received GI registration in 2019. The export initiative aims to expand overseas markets for India’s GI-tagged agricultural products.
3. Which of the following ports was NOT declared a mega port by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in September 2026?
(a) Deendayal Port
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
(c) Paradip Port
(d) Visakhapatnam Port
Answer: (d) Visakhapatnam Port
Explanation: The four ports notified as mega ports were Deendayal Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Paradip Port and Mundra Port.
4. Under the Indian Ports Act, 2025, a port qualifies as a mega port after handling at least:
(a) 100 MMT bulk cargo or 5 million TEUs
(b) 150 MMT bulk cargo or 7.5 million TEUs
(c) 200 MMT bulk cargo or 10 million TEUs
(d) 250 MMT bulk cargo or 12.5 million TEUs
Answer: (b) 150 MMT bulk cargo or 7.5 million TEUs
Explanation: A port qualifies as a mega port after handling 150 MMT of bulk cargo or 7.5 million TEUs in the previous financial year.
5. The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was extended in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for which period?
(a) April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026
(b) July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
(c) October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
(d) January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027
Answer: (c) October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
Explanation: The Central Government extended AFSPA in specified areas of the three northeastern states from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, unless withdrawn earlier.
6. Which section of AFSPA empowers authorities to declare an area as a disturbed area?
(a) Section 2
(b) Section 3
(c) Section 4
(d) Section 6
Answer: (b) Section 3
Explanation: Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act empowers the competent authority to declare an area as a disturbed area when the statutory conditions are satisfied.
7. President Droupadi Murmu returned which Bill of the West Bengal Assembly for reconsideration?
(a) West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026
(b) West Bengal Public Order Bill, 2026
(c) West Bengal Security Bill, 2026
(d) West Bengal Anti-Crime Bill, 2026
Answer: (a) West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu returned the Bill for reconsideration. It had been passed by the West Bengal Assembly on June 29, 2026, and proposed measures including preventive detention.
8. Which Article of the Constitution is relevant when a State Bill reserved for consideration raises questions regarding repugnancy with a Central law?
(a) Article 123
(b) Article 143
(c) Article 201
(d) Article 254
Answer: (d) Article 254
Explanation: The supplied data highlights Article 254 in relation to possible overlap between the West Bengal Bill and the PITNDPS Act, 1988. Article 201 also permits reconsideration and repassage of a returned Bill.
9. Maharashtra declared drought conditions in how many talukas in September 2026?
(a) 165
(b) 215
(c) 265
(d) 315
Answer: (c) 265
Explanation: Maharashtra declared drought conditions in 265 of its 358 talukas following deficient 2026 Kharif monsoon rainfall under Trigger-1 of the Drought Management Code, 2016.
10. Which two countries agreed to establish a bilateral AI incident communication channel in September 2026?
(a) India and China
(b) United States and China
(c) United States and Russia
(d) Japan and China
Answer: (b) United States and China
Explanation: The United States and China agreed to establish a bilateral AI incident communication channel during the September 2026 Trump-Xi summit for rapid clarification and coordination during AI-related incidents.
11. India and Liberia launched the Group of Friends on Safety & Security of Shipping & Seafarers at:
(a) Geneva
(b) London
(c) New York
(d) Paris
Answer: (c) New York
Explanation: India and Liberia launched the initiative in New York during UNGA High-Level Week. Both countries will serve as co-chairs of the multilateral initiative.
12. Which country signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime on September 25, 2026?
(a) India
(b) Japan
(c) Australia
(d) Canada
Answer: (a) India
Explanation: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime on September 25, 2026. It is described as the first comprehensive global treaty on cybercrime.
13. The UN Convention against Cybercrime requires how many ratifications to enter into force?
(a) 25
(b) 30
(c) 40
(d) 50
Answer: (c) 40
Explanation: The Convention, adopted by the UN General Assembly through Resolution 79/243 in December 2024, requires 40 ratifications to enter into force.
14. Project mBridge is primarily associated with:
(a) International climate financing
(b) Cross-border digital payments
(c) Maritime security
(d) Global food security
Answer: (b) Cross-border digital payments
Explanation: mBridge is a multi-central-bank digital currency project designed to improve cross-border payments and settlement using distributed ledger technology and wholesale CBDCs.
15. Who is the President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly?
(a) António Guterres
(b) Khalilur Rahman
(c) S. Jaishankar
(d) Dennis Francis
Answer: (b) Khalilur Rahman
Explanation: Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh is the President of the 81st UN General Assembly session. The session is being held in New York under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation.”
16. Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in September 2026?
(a) Mandeep K Bhandari
(b) Sanjay Kumar
(c) Anurag Tripathi
(d) Rahul Singh
Answer: (a) Mandeep K Bhandari
Explanation: Mandeep K Bhandari, a 2001-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, was appointed CBSE Chairperson on September 25, 2026, with the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
17. The Government approved the premature termination of whose appointment as LIC Managing Director following voluntary retirement?
(a) Siddhartha Mohanty
(b) Dinesh Pant
(c) R. Doraiswamy
(d) M. Jagannath
Answer: (b) Dinesh Pant
Explanation: The Central Government approved the premature termination of Dinesh Pant’s LIC Managing Director appointment following voluntary retirement, effective September 24, 2026.
18. How much does the Central Government plan to raise through dated securities during H2FY27?
(a) ₹6.86 trillion
(b) ₹7.86 trillion
(c) ₹8.86 trillion
(d) ₹9.86 trillion
Answer: (b) ₹7.86 trillion
Explanation: The Government plans to raise ₹7.86 trillion through dated securities during October 2026–March 2027. Gross market borrowing for FY27 is projected at around ₹16 trillion.
19. Exercise VARUNA is a bilateral naval exercise between India and:
(a) United Kingdom
(b) France
(c) Germany
(d) Italy
Answer: (b) France
Explanation: Exercise VARUNA is the bilateral naval exercise between India and France. The 24th edition in 2026 includes harbour and sea phases and operational interactions.
20. Which Indian city ranked highest among Indian cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Bengaluru
(c) Delhi
(d) Hyderabad
Answer: (c) Delhi
Explanation: Delhi ranked 268th globally and was the highest-ranked Indian city among the 1,000 cities assessed. New York ranked first globally.
21. Who won silver in the men’s marathon at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026?
(a) Sawan Barwal
(b) Ichitaka Yamashita
(c) Avinash Sable
(d) Gulveer Singh
Answer: (a) Sawan Barwal
Explanation: Sawan Barwal won silver in the men’s marathon with a time of 2:11:37. His medal ended India’s 44-year wait for an Asian Games marathon medal.
22. India defeated which country to win the women’s kabaddi gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games?
(a) Japan
(b) Nepal
(c) Iran
(d) Bangladesh
Answer: (c) Iran
Explanation: India defeated Iran 37–33 in the women’s kabaddi final and successfully defended its Hangzhou 2022 title. India completed an unbeaten five-match campaign.
23. Who became the first Indian to win an Asian Games medal in women’s pole vault?
(a) Baranica Elangovan
(b) Anju Bobby George
(c) Shaili Singh
(d) Tejaswin Shankar
Answer: (a) Baranica Elangovan
Explanation: Baranica Elangovan won bronze in the women’s pole vault after clearing 4.15 metres, becoming the first Indian to win an Asian Games pole vault medal.
24. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born on September 26, 1820, in:
(a) Kolkata, West Bengal
(b) Birsingha, West Bengal
(c) Dhaka, Bangladesh
(d) Murshidabad, West Bengal
Answer: (b) Birsingha, West Bengal
Explanation: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born at Birsingha in West Bengal. He was a Sanskrit scholar, educationist, writer and social reformer associated with the Bengal Renaissance.
25. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was established in which year?
(a) 1935
(b) 1940
(c) 1942
(d) 1947
Answer: (c) 1942
Explanation: CSIR was established on September 26, 1942, and observed its 85th Foundation Day in 2026. It has a nationwide R&D network comprising 37 national laboratories.
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