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Current Affairs Test — September 25, 2026

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Coverage: 24 September 2026Press Information Bureau (PIB)Daily Executive Brief

Daily PIB Summary — 2026-09-24

1. International Relations & Multilateral Engagements

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ASEAN-India Economic Cooperation: During the 14th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers’ Meeting (EAS-EMM) and the 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation in Manila, bilateral trade between India and ASEAN reached USD 128.38 billion in 2025–26, with ASEAN accounting for 10.55% of India's global trade (PIB). Discussions focused on reviewing the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).

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Bilateral Maritime Exercise 'VARUNA': Indian Naval ship INS Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, for the 24th edition of bilateral maritime exercises, highlighting robust defence ties (PIB).

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BRICS Theatre Festival 2026: The Ministry of Culture will organize the festival from 12 to 14 October 2026 in New Delhi, carrying forward cultural cooperation envisioned in the Bhopal Declaration (PIB).

2. Public Health & Universal Coverage

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Progress at UNGA81: India showcased its health advancements at the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting a network of over 1.8 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, more than 900 million unique health IDs, and 497 million+ teleconsultations via e-Sanjeevani (PIB). India also reiterated its goal of Hepatitis elimination by 2030 and launched the OneSCD global partnership for Sickle Cell care.

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Traditional Systems of Medicine: The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa in Leh celebrated 11th Ayurveda Day under the theme 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow' (PIB).

3. Economy, Trade & Consumer Protection

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Edible Oils Import Duty: The government cut import duties on major edible oils to ease domestic retail price pressures for consumers (PIB).

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Fisheries Safety Advisory: ICAR-CMFRI clarified that tuna and other commercial fish in Indian waters show no harmful parasitic infestations, allaying unwarranted health concerns originating from Atlantic regional reports (PIB).

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Corporate Governance: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued advisories cautioning citizens against unsustainable high-return promises made by non-compliant Nidhi Companies (PIB).

4. Science, Technology & Defense

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Deep Tech TDF Agreement: DRDO signed its first high-value deep tech project agreement with a domestic start-up under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme for developing an indigenous 20 mK Dilution Refrigerator for Quantum Applications (PIB).

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BioE3 Policy Commercialization: Dr. Jitendra Singh formalised the commercial launch of bio-based biodegradable plastic products under the BioE3 framework (PIB).

Archived MCQs & Explanations (15 Questions)

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)

Question 1 of 15Global Summits 2026 Policy Dossier (07 September 2026)

Consider the following pairs regarding major international groupings and their designated host countries or presidencies for the year 2026: 1. BRICS Summit — India 2. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit — Kyrgyzstan 3. Group of Seven (G7) Summit — France 4. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) — China How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

वर्ष 2026 के लिए प्रमुख अंतरराष्ट्रीय समूहों और उनके निर्धारित मेजबान देशों या प्रेसीडेंसी के संबंध में निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन — भारत 2. शंघाई सहयोग संगठन (SCO) शिखर सम्मेलन — किर्गिस्तान 3. सात देशों का समूह (G7) शिखर सम्मेलन — फ्रांस 4. एशिया-प्रशांत आर्थिक सहयोग (APEC) — चीन उपर्युक्त में से कितने युग्म सही सुमेलित हैं?

AOnly one pair

BOnly two pairs

COnly three pairs

DAll four pairsCorrect Key

Explanation & Analytical Context:

• Pair 1 is correct: India is slated to host/hold key engagements including BRICS under rotational mechanisms. • Pair 2 is correct: Kyrgyzstan is listed among the rotational host countries for the SCO framework. • Pair 3 is correct: France holds the G7 presidency/hosting responsibilities. • Pair 4 is correct: China is designated as the host/chair for APEC. • All listed pairings match the official scheduling and rotational calendar for global multilateral summits in 2026.

Question 2 of 15Ministry of Defence (24 September 2026)

INS Sudarshini, which recently visited Alexandria, Egypt, is specifically classified as which type of Indian Navy vessel?

INS सुदर्शनी, जिसने हाल ही में सिकंदरिया, मिस्र का दौरा किया, को विशेष रूप से भारतीय नौसेना के किस प्रकार के जहाज के रूप में वर्गीकृत किया गया है?

ANuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine

BSail Training Ship engaged in transoceanic expeditionsCorrect Key

CGuided-missile stealth destroyer

DAmphibious assault landing ship

Explanation & Analytical Context:

INS Sudarshini is a three-masted barque Sail Training Ship of the Indian Navy undertaking long-range transoceanic expeditions like Lokayan 26.

Question 3 of 15Ministry of AYUSH (24 September 2026)

Sowa Rigpa, which recently featured in national workshops organized by the Ministry of Ayush, is best described as:

सोवा रिग्पा, जिसे हाल ही में आयुष मंत्रालय द्वारा आयोजित राष्ट्रीय कार्यशालाओं में प्रदर्शित किया गया था, को सबसे अच्छी तरह से इस रूप में वर्णित किया गया है:

AA classical Dravidian martial arts form from Tamil Nadu

BA traditional system of medicine practiced in the Himalayan regionCorrect Key

CAn ancient agrarian festival celebrated in northeastern states

DA medieval architectural style of temple construction

Explanation & Analytical Context:

Sowa Rigpa is an ancient traditional system of medicine widely practiced in the Himalayan region (including Ladakh, Sikkim, and Himachal Pradesh).

Question 4 of 15Ministry of Commerce & Industry (24 September 2026)

The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) review aims primarily to:

आसियान-भारत वस्तु व्यापार समझौते (AITIGA) की समीक्षा का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है?

AEstablish a unified single currency across all member nations

BFacilitate enhanced trade flows, address existing trade asymmetries, and make the agreement more user-friendlyCorrect Key

CPhase out all diplomatic missions and replace them with trade councils

DMerge ASEAN with the European Union free trade zone

Explanation & Analytical Context:

The ongoing review of AITIGA is focused on facilitating enhanced trade flows, addressing trade asymmetries, and making the agreement balanced, effective, and trade-facilitative for businesses.

Question 5 of 15National Current Affairs — August 2026

What is the newly expanded sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India following the passage of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026?

सुप्रीम कोर्ट (न्यायाधीशों की संख्या) संशोधन विधेयक, 2026 पारित होने के बाद भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की नई विस्तारित स्वीकृत संख्या क्या है?

A31 judges

B34 judges

C38 judgesCorrect Key

D42 judges

Explanation & Analytical Context:

• Parliament passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, raising the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges.

Question 6 of 15Ministry of Corporate Affairs (24 September 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding 'Nidhi Companies' in India: 1. They are mutual-benefit companies regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act. 2. Deposits accepted by Nidhi Companies are fully insured by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

भारत में 'निधि कंपनियों' के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. वे कंपनी अधिनियम के तहत कॉर्पोरेट मामलों के मंत्रालय द्वारा विनियमित आपसी-लाभ वाली कंपनियां हैं। 2. निधि कंपनियों द्वारा स्वीकार की जाने वाली जमा राशि जमा बीमा और ऋण गारंटी निगम (DICGC) द्वारा पूरी तरह से बीमित होती है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

AOnly 1Correct Key

BOnly 2

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation & Analytical Context:

Statement 1 is correct. Nidhi companies are mutual-benefit societies regulated under Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Nidhi Rules, 2014. Statement 2 is incorrect because deposits in Nidhi Companies are NOT insured by DICGC.

Question 7 of 15Ministry of Jal Shakti (24 September 2026)

The Kalpasar Project, frequently in news regarding India-Netherlands technical water cooperation, is located in which Indian State?

कल्पसर परियोजना, जो भारत-नीदरलैंड तकनीकी जल सहयोग के संबंध में चर्चा में रहती है, किस भारतीय राज्य में स्थित है?

AKerala

BGujaratCorrect Key

CTamil Nadu

DOdisha

Explanation & Analytical Context:

The Kalpasar Project is located in Gujarat and envisages creating a massive freshwater reservoir in the Gulf of Khambhat using river runoffs.

Question 8 of 15Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (24 September 2026)

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) guidelines for High-Speed Access-Controlled Highways advocate a shift towards which advanced tolling system?

भारतीय राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग प्राधिकरण (NHAI) द्वारा हाई-स्पीड एक्सेस-कंट्रोल हाईवे के दिशा-निर्देश किस उन्नत टोलिंग प्रणाली की ओर बदलाव की वकालत करते हैं?

AManual cash collection booths every 10 kilometers

BMulti Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system of tollingCorrect Key

CWeigh-in-motion mandatory physical barrier checks

DToken-based paper receipt collection

Explanation & Analytical Context:

NHAI guidelines mandate incorporating provisions for the implementation of the Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system on high-speed corridors.

Question 9 of 15Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (24 September 2026)

The National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) provides concessional education loans to eligible beneficiaries up to ₹25 lakh at a beneficiary interest rate of:

राष्ट्रीय पिछड़ा वर्ग वित्त और विकास निगम (NBCFDC) पात्र लाभार्थियों को ₹25 लाख तक के रियायी शिक्षा ऋण किस ब्याज दर पर प्रदान करता है?

A4% per annum

B6% per annum

C8% per annumCorrect Key

D12% per annum

Explanation & Analytical Context:

Education loans up to ₹25 lakh from NBCFDC are available at a beneficiary interest rate of 8% per annum, with repayment periods up to 10 years.

Question 10 of 15Ministry of Commerce & Industry (24 September 2026)

With regards to India's startup ecosystem as highlighted in recent economic forums, India currently ranks as which position globally in terms of startup ecosystems and unicorn count?

हाल के आर्थिक मंचों में उजागर भारत के स्टार्टअप पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र के संबंध में, भारत वर्तमान में स्टार्टअप पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र और यूनिकॉर्न गिनती के मामले में वैश्विक स्तर पर किस स्थान पर है?

AFirst

BThirdCorrect Key

CSeventh

DTenth

Explanation & Analytical Context:

India has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, boasting more than 120 unicorns and rapid advancements in deep-tech innovation.

Question 11 of 15Ministry of Science & Technology / DBT (24 September 2026)

Polylactic Acid (PLA), which was recently in the news for its commercial launch under the BioE3 framework, is primarily derived from:

पोल लैक्टिक एसिड (PLA), जिसे हाल ही में BioE3 फ्रेमवर्क के तहत वाणिज्यिक लॉन्च के लिए खबरों में देखा गया था, मुख्य रूप से किससे प्राप्त होता है?

APetrochemical refining residues

BRenewable sugar-based agricultural feedstocks like sugarcaneCorrect Key

CCellulosic marine algae and seaweed

DRecycled electronic e-waste polymers

Explanation & Analytical Context:

PLA-based biodegradable plastic is produced by converting renewable sugar-based agricultural feedstock (such as sugarcane) into bioplastics under the Government's BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment) framework.

Question 12 of 15Ministry of Communications / PIB Release ID: 2307088 — September 06, 2026

Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh has been re-elected as the Secretary-General of which international organization for a second consecutive term?

डॉ. विनय प्रकाश सिंह को किस अंतरराष्ट्रीय संगठन के महासचिव के रूप में लगातार दूसरे कार्यकाल के लिए फिर से चुना गया है?

AUniversal Postal Union (UPU)

BAsian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU)Correct Key

CInternational Telecommunication Union (ITU)

DWorld Postal Cooperation Council (WPCC)

Explanation & Analytical Context:

• Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh was re-elected unopposed by acclamation as the Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) at the 14th APPU Congress held in Bangkok.

Question 13 of 15Ministry of Defence (24 September 2026)

Exercise 'VARUNA' is a bilateral maritime exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the Navy of which country?

अभ्यास 'वरुण' भारतीय नौसेना और किस देश की नौसेना के बीच आयोजित एक द्विपक्षीय समुद्री अभ्यास है?

AUnited States

BFranceCorrect Key

CJapan

DUnited Kingdom

Explanation & Analytical Context:

Exercise Varuna is a long-standing bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.

Question 14 of 15Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (24 September 2026)

What is the primary objective of the 'Secure Data Environment (SDE)' application launched under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)?

आयुष्मान भारत डिजिटल मिशन (ABDM) के तहत शुरू किए गए 'सुरक्षित डेटा पर्यावरण (SDE)' एप्लिकेशन का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य क्या है?

ATo store Aadhaar biometric fingerprints for commercial retail banking

BTo provide a governed, isolated environment for access and responsible analysis of de-identified health data for research and AI innovationCorrect Key

CTo process real-time international stock market transactions for hospitals

DTo replace physical prescription slips with paper-based tokens

Explanation & Analytical Context:

The Secure Data Environment (SDE), developed with IISc Bengaluru, provides a governed enclave for analyzing de-identified AB PM-JAY and ABDM data to support health research and responsible AI.

Question 15 of 15Ministry of Information and Broadcasting / PIB Backgrounder (24 September 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding 'PBSHABD': 1. It is the free news feed service launched by Prasar Bharati for media organizations. 2. Content distributed through PBSHABD carries mandatory Prasar Bharati watermarks and credit lines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

'PBSHABD' के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. यह मीडिया संगठनों के लिए प्रसार भारती द्वारा शुरू की गई मुफ्त समाचार फ़ीड सेवा है। 2. PBSHABD के माध्यम से वितरित सामग्री पर अनिवार्य प्रसार भारती वाटरमार्क और क्रेडिट लाइन होती है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

AOnly 1Correct Key

BOnly 2

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation & Analytical Context:

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because content on PBSHABD carries no Prasar Bharati logo and requires no credit line, allowing media outlets to publish under their own masthead.

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