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Current Affairs Test — September 26, 2026

Dedicated daily current affairs & news roundup test for September 26, 2026.

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Coverage: 25 September 2026Press Information Bureau (PIB)Daily Executive Brief

Daily PIB Summary — 2026-09-25

1. Ayush, Environment & Biodiversity

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AIIA & 132 ECO Task Force Initiative: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and the 132 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) ECO RAJPUT launched an Ashwagandha plantation and research initiative at the Terriers Herbal Garden, Bhatti Mines, South Delhi. 10,000 Ashwagandha saplings are being scientifically monitored to evaluate their growth, adaptation, and integration of traditional medicine within the Aravalli landscape. Read more at the PIB Release.

2. Agriculture & Economic Support

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FCV Tobacco Growers Working Capital Support: The Government of India approved a one-time, interest-free loan of ₹50,000 per barn under the Interest-Free Working Capital Assistance Scheme for Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh. This financial intervention covers approximately 44,000 growers with a total outlay of about ₹220 crore disbursed directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Read more at the PIB Release.

3. Digital Connectivity & Infrastructure

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TRAI Digital Connectivity Rating Platform: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) Platform under the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024. The platform standardizes evaluations of fibre readiness, mobile network availability, and in-building solutions across properties. Access the portal at the TRAI DCR Platform and official details via the PIB Release.

4. Health & Social Security

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Arogya Manthan 2026 & AB PM-JAY: Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda inaugurated Arogya Manthan 2026, marking eight years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and five years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The scheme provides health assurance of ₹5 Lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalization. Read more at the PIB Release.

5. Defence & Strategic Cooperation

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ICG & QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is strengthening regional maritime collaboration through participation in the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission, enhancing interoperability, maritime domain awareness, and security across Indo-Pacific shipping corridors. Read more at the PIB Release.

6. Industrial Manufacturing & Innovation

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Make in India Milestone: Marking 12 years of the 'Make in India' initiative, the government highlighted transformative advancements across electronics manufacturing, defence production, renewable energy, and pharmaceutical resilience. Read more at the PIB Release.

Archived MCQs & Explanations (15 Questions)

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
Question 1 of 15Ministry of Defence / DRDO (24 September 2026)

What is the primary application of a '20 mK Dilution Refrigerator', recently in the news for an indigenous development agreement under the TDF scheme?

'20 mK डाइल्यूशन रेफ्रिजरेटर' का प्राथमिक अनुप्रयोग क्या है, जो हाल ही में TDF योजना के तहत स्वदेशी विकास समझौते के लिए चर्चा में था?

ADeep-sea mineral exploration under extreme hydrothermal vents
BAchieving millikelvin ultra-low-temperature environments essential for quantum computing platformsCorrect Key
CLong-range satellite optical communication in outer space
DCryogenic storage of rare pharmaceutical monoclonal antibodies
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Dilution refrigerators are specialized cryogenic systems capable of achieving extremely low temperatures in the millikelvin range, which is crucial for operating and testing quantum computing platforms under the National Quantum Mission.

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

First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects in the coal sector primarily aim at:

कोयला क्षेत्र में फर्स्ट माइल कनेक्टिविटी (FMC) परियोजनाओं का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य क्या है?

AReplacing all underground coal mining with open-cast manual labor
BEnhancing mechanized loading, rapid silos, and multimodal logistics for faster coal evacuationCorrect Key
CSubsidizing domestic electricity tariffs for rural households
DExporting raw unwashed coal directly to neighboring countries
Explanation & Analytical Context:

First Mile Connectivity (FMC) focuses on mechanized loading, silos, and rapid transport infrastructure to make coal evacuation faster and environmentally cleaner.

Question 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 of 15National Current Affairs — August 2026

What is the scientific name of the domestic yak, often referred to as the “Ship of the Himalayas”?

घरेलू याक का वैज्ञानिक नाम क्या है, जिसे अक्सर “हिमालय का जहाज” कहा जाता है?

ABos taurus
BBos grunniensCorrect Key
CBubalus bubalis
DOvis ammon
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• The scientific name of the domestic yak is *Bos grunniens*.

Question 8 of 15Ministry of Science & Technology / DRDO (24 September 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Technology and related scientific frameworks in India: 1. The National Quantum Mission aims to seed, nurture, and scale up scientific and industrial R&D in quantum computing, communications, and sensing. 2. Quantum Measure Theory (QMT) utilizes histories and interference pathways that can yield quantum measures exceeding the classical probability limit of unity. 3. Dilution refrigerators operate at high thermal ranges above room temperature to stabilize semiconductor chips. Which of the statements given above are correct?

भारत में क्वांटम प्रौद्योगिकी और संबंधित वैज्ञानिक फ्रेमवर्क के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. राष्ट्रीय क्वांटम मिशन का उद्देश्य क्वांटम कंप्यूटिंग, संचार और संवेदन में वैज्ञानिक और औद्योगिक R&D को पोषित करना है। 2. क्वांटम मेजर थ्योरी (QMT) ऐसे इतिहास और हस्तक्षेप मार्गों का उपयोग करती है जो एकता की शास्त्रीय संभावना सीमा से अधिक क्वांटम माप उत्पन्न कर सकते हैं। 3. डाइल्यूशन रेफ्रिजरेटर सेमीकंडक्टर चिप्स को स्थिर करने के लिए कमरे के तापमान से ऊपर के उच्च थर्मल रेंज पर काम करते हैं। उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

A1 and 2 onlyCorrect Key
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because dilution refrigerators operate at ultra-low millikelvin temperatures near absolute zero, not above room temperature.

Question 9 of 15National Current Affairs — August 2026

Who was appointed to chair the high-powered task force constituted by the Union Government to recommend next-generation reforms in the public examination system?

सार्वजनिक परीक्षा प्रणाली में अगली पीढ़ी के सुधारों की सिफारिश करने के लिए केंद्र सरकार द्वारा गठित उच्च अधिकार प्राप्त टास्क फोर्स की अध्यक्षता करने के लिए किसे नियुक्त किया गया था?

AK. Radhakrishnan
BNandan NilekaniCorrect Key
CS. Somnath
DTapan Deka
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• The Government constituted a high-powered task force headed by Nandan Nilekani to recommend next-generation reforms in the public examination system.

Question 10 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 11 of 15Ministry of Home Affairs / PIB Release ID: 2307200 — September 06, 2026

According to Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah's press conference in Panaji, what is the official nomenclature of the integrated database and digital framework created for tracking narcotics offenders?

पणजी में केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री श्री अमित शाह के संवाददाता सम्मेलन के अनुसार, मादक पदार्थों के अपराधियों को ट्रैक करने के लिए बनाए गए एकीकृत डेटाबेस और डिजिटल ढांचे का आधिकारिक नाम क्या है?

ABHARATPOL Portal
BNIDAAN PortalCorrect Key
CMANAS Helpline Database
DNCORD Integrated Grid
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• A national database of narcotics offenders was specifically created through the NIDAAN portal, while BHARATPOL was established for tracking international and inter-state fugitives.

Question 12 of 15PIB Backgrounder / Ministry of Home Affairs / PIB Release ID: 2307094 — September 2026 (September 06, 2026)

The second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP-II), approved to cover international land borders beyond the northern border, was formally launched from which village?

उत्तरी सीमा से परे अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्थलीय सीमाओं को कवर करने के लिए स्वीकृत वाइब्रेंट विलेजेस प्रोग्राम के दूसरे चरण (VVP-II) को औपचारिक रूप से किस गांव से लॉन्च किया गया था?

AKibithoo, Arunachal Pradesh
BNathanpur, AssamCorrect Key
CMana, Uttarakhand
DKargil, Ladakh
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• VVP-II was formally launched on February 20, 2026, at Nathanpur village in the Cachar district of Assam, carrying an outlay of ₹6,839 crore.

Question 13 of 15Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment / Ministry of Coal (24 September 2026)

Special Campaign initiatives implemented by government departments under DARPG primarily focus on:

DARPG के तहत सरकारी विभागों द्वारा कार्यान्वित विशेष अभियान पहल मुख्य रूप से किस पर ध्यान केंद्रित करती हैं?

AIncreasing bureaucratic file accumulation and office file stacking
BInstitutionalizing Swachhata, reducing pendency, clearing scrap, and proper e-waste disposalCorrect Key
CConducting nationwide general elections
DPrivatizing all public sector undertakings within 30 days
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Special Campaigns under DARPG focus on weeding out old records, freeing up office space, managing scrap, disposing of e-waste, and accelerating grievance redressal.

Question 14 of 15Ministry of Jal Shakti / Ministry of Coal (24 September 2026)

The 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign is annually observed across India leading up to which national day?

'स्वच्छता ही सेवा' अभियान प्रतिवर्ष किस राष्ट्रीय दिवस से पहले पूरे भारत में मनाया जाता है?

ARepublic Day (26 January)
BIndependence Day (15 August)
CMahatma Gandhi's Birth Anniversary (2 October / Gandhi Jayanti)Correct Key
DNational Unity Day (31 October)
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Swachhata Hi Seva campaigns are typically conducted from mid-September culminating on Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) to promote cleanliness and voluntary community participation.

Question 15 of 15Current Affairs — September 07, 2026

With reference to the volcanic activity and geography of Indonesia, consider the following statements: 1. Indonesia lies directly along the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it one of the most seismically and volcanically active regions in the world. 2. All active volcanoes in Indonesia are currently placed under the highest national alert status. 3. Mount Anak Krakatau is among the Indonesian volcanoes currently elevated to the second-highest alert status. Which of the statements given above are correct?

इंडोनेशिया की ज्वालामुखी गतिविधि और भूगोल के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. इंडोनेशिया सीधे प्रशांत रिंग ऑफ फायर के साथ स्थित है, जो इसे दुनिया के सबसे अधिक भूकंपीय और ज्वालामुखी सक्रिय क्षेत्रों में से एक बनाता है। 2. इंडोनेशिया के सभी सक्रिय वर्तमान में सर्वोच्च राष्ट्रीय चेतावनी स्थिति के तहत रखे गए हैं। 3. माउंट अनाक क्राकाटाउ उन इंडोनेशियाई ज्वालामुखियों में से एक है जो वर्तमान में दूसरे सबसे उच्च चेतावनी स्तर पर हैं। उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-से सही हैं?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 onlyCorrect Key
D1, 2 and 3
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• Statement 1 is correct: Indonesia is situated directly on the Pacific Ring of Fire, hosting hundreds of volcanoes. • Statement 2 is incorrect: Only five of Indonesia's active volcanoes are currently at the second-highest alert status, not all active volcanoes. • Statement 3 is correct: Mount Anak Krakatau is one of the active volcanoes listed under the second-highest alert status.