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1) As per the news, India’s Real GDP growth rate recorded in Q1 (April–June 2026) of FY2026–27 was approximately what percentage?

(a) 6.9%

(b) 7.0%

(c) 7.8%

(d) 8.5%

(e) 9.0%

 

2) As per the news, which company became the first major Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) to bring UPI payment facilities to feature phones through UPI 123Pay?

(a) Google Pay

(b) Paytm

(c) PhonePe

(d) Amazon Pay

(e) BharatPe

3) As per the news, on which date was India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) established/launched?

(a) 1 September 2018

(b) 1 September 2017

(c) 1 September 2016

(d) 1 September 2019

(e) 1 September 2020

 

4) As per the news, how many land parcels are being offered for outright sale by the National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) in Visakhapatnam?

(a) 356

(b) 459

(c) 469

(d) 509

(e) 559

 

5) As per the news, which rainfall-based weather derivatives contract was launched by the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) in Chennai?

(a) RAINDELHI

(b) RAINMADRAS

(c) RAINKOLKATA

(d) RAINMUMBAI

(e) RAINCHNNAI

 

6) As per the news, SBI Research revised India’s GDP growth projection for FY2026–27 (FY27) to what percentage?

(a) 6.6%

(b) 6.9%

(c) 7.0%

(d) 7.3%

(e) 7.8%

 

7) As per the news, MoS Pabitra Margherita undertook an official visit to which two Southeast Asian countries from 26–29 August 2026?

(a) Thailand and Cambodia

(b) Vietnam and Lao PDR

(c) Myanmar and Thailand

(d) Indonesia and Malaysia

(e) Singapore and Vietnam

 

8) As per the news, PM Narendra Modi was conferred with which of the following highest state honours of Uzbekistan during his visit in August 2026?

(a) Order of Friendship

(b) Order of Amir Temur

(c) Oliy Darajali Do’stlik (Order of Highest Friendship)

(d) Order of Courage

(e) Order of Outstanding Merit

 

9) As per the news, the 4th Meeting of the India–Denmark Joint Working Group (JWG) was held between India’s Ministry of MSME and which Danish organisation?

(a) Danish Business Authority (DBA)

(b) Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO)

(c) Danish Industry Association (DI)

(d) Danish Export Association (DEA)

(e) Danish Competition and Consumer Authority (DCCA)

 

10) As per the news, which session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNCCD was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17 to 28 August 2026?

(a) 15th

(b) 16th

(c) 17th

(d) 18th

(e) 19th

 

11) As per the news, which Rules were notified by the Department of Consumer Affairs to establish Indian Standard Time (IST) as the common time reference across India?

(a) Legal Metrology (Indian Time) Rules, 2026

(b) Legal Metrology (Standard Time) Rules, 2026

(c) Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026

(d) Indian Standard Time (Legal Metrology) Rules, 2026

(e) National Time Standardisation Rules, 2026

 

12) As per the news, the National Test House celebrated which Foundation Day on 29 August 2026?

(a) 115th

(b) 118th

(c) 119th

(d) 120th

(e) 125th

 

13) As per the news, what is the total outlay of the Semicon India Programme 2.0 notified by the Government of India?

(a) ₹1.05 lakh crore

(b) ₹1.25 lakh crore

(c) ₹1.27 lakh crore

(d) ₹1.50 lakh crore

(e) ₹2.00 lakh crore

14) As per the news, the National Centre of Excellence for Swimming will be established at which location in Assam?

(a) Amingaon Sports Complex

(b) Sarusajai Sports Complex

(c) Nehru Stadium, Guwahati

(d) Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium

(e) Jorhat Sports Complex

15) As per the news, which two organisations signed an MoU to promote the deployment of smart domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) meters across the City Gas Distribution sector?

(a) PNGRB and GAIL

(b) PNGRB and BPCL

(c) EESL and IOCL

(d) PNGRB and EESL

(e) GAIL and EESL

 

16) As per the news, what is the total combined municipal solid waste processing capacity of the four Integrated Compressed Biogas and Waste-to-Energy projects planned in Haryana?

(a) 3,000 tonnes per day

(b) 4,000 tonnes per day

(c) 5,000 tonnes per day

(d) 6,000 tonnes per day

(e) 7,000 tonnes per day

17) As per the news, which municipality in Haryana has the highest proposed waste-processing capacity under the Integrated Compressed Biogas and Waste-to-Energy Projects?

(a) Hisar

(b) Ambala

(c) Faridabad

(d) Gurugram

(e) All the above

 

18) Match the Column

Column I – Award	Column II – Winner
1. Indian Player of the Year	A. Phrangki Buam
2. Indian Women’s Player of the Year	B. Manisha Kalyan
3. I-League Player of the Year	C. Lallianzuala Chhangte
4. Young Player of the Year	D. Sanan Mohammed K

Codes:

(a) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D

(b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A

(c) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D

(d) 1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C

(e) 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B

 

19) As per the news, who became the first woman officer from the non-medical stream in the Indian Defence Forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal?

(a) Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma

(b) Air Vice Marshal Bharti Singh

(c) Air Vice Marshal Radhika Menon

(d) Air Vice Marshal Priya Sharma

(e) Air Vice Marshal Anjali Verma

20) As per the news, who assumed charge as the Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 1 September 2026?

(a) Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb AVSM VSM

(b) Air Marshal Shakti Sharma

(c) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

(d) Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari

(e) Air Marshal Sandeep Singh

 

21) As per the news, who assumed charge as the Director General Medical Services (Air) [DGMS (Air)] of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 1 September 2026?

(a) Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb AVSM VSM

(b) Air Marshal Sandeep Singh

(c) Air Marshal Shakti Sharma

(d) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

(e) Air Marshal Vivek Hande AVSM VSM

 

22) As per the news, by what percentage did the combined turnover of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) increase year-on-year during FY 2025–26?

(a) 10.4%

(b) 12.5%

(c) 15.4%

(d) 18.2%

(e) 20.6%

23) As per the news, how many indigenous Quantum Products were unveiled by C-DOT during its 43rd Foundation Day celebrations in August 2026?

(a) 10

(b) 12

(c) 14

(d) 16

(e) 18

24) As per the news, which institution has established the Foundation for Quantum Computing Innovation (FQCI) as a Section 8 not-for-profit company?

(a) IIT Madras

(b) IISc Bengaluru

(c) IIT Bombay

(d) IIT Delhi

(e) IIT Hyderabad

 

25) As per the news, which stealth Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) did China test in connection with the Type 076 amphibious assault ship “Sichuan”?

(a) GJ-21

(b) GJ-11

(c) WZ-8

(d) CH-7

(e) KJ-600

26) As per the news, when is the United Nations International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances observed annually?

(a) 26 June

(b) 30 August

(c) 21 September

(d) 10 December

(e) 20 November

 

27) As per the news, what is the official theme of World Coconut Day 2026?

(a) Coconut for Sustainable Development

(b) Coconuts for a Healthy Future

(c) Coconuts in times of uncertainty: Securing food, energy, and livelihoods

(d) Coconut: The Tree of Life

(e) Sustainable Coconut Production for Global Growth

28) As per the news, what is the base year of the new National Accounts Series introduced by MoSPI in February 2026?

(a) 2011–12

(b) 2015–16

(c) 2019–20

(d) 2022–23

(e) 2023–24

 

29) As per the news, in how many Indian languages, apart from English, is PhonePe’s AI-powered voice-first helpline available?

(a) 8

(b) 10

(c) 12

(d) 14

(e) 15

 

30) As per the news, what cyber-insurance cover is provided under the Surakshit Savings Account?

(a) ₹10,000

(b) ₹15,000

(c) ₹20,000

(d) ₹25,000

(e) ₹50,000

Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Quarterly Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Q1 (April–June 2026) of FY2026–27.

India’s Real GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1FY27, higher than the 6.9% growth recorded in Q1FY26.

India’s 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1FY27 surpassed the RBI’s 7% estimate and represented the fastest Q1 growth in recent years.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Quarterly Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Q1 (April–June 2026) of FY2026–27.

India’s Real GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1FY27, higher than the 6.9% growth recorded in Q1FY26.

India’s 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1FY27 surpassed the RBI’s 7% estimate and represented the fastest Q1 growth in recent years.

The Q1FY27 release is the first GDP estimate to incorporate the updated National Accounts Statistics (NAS), which revised annual estimates for FY2022–23, FY2023–24 and FY2024–25.

The revised NAS series incorporates the new Output Producer Price Index (PPI) and Banking Services Price Index (BSPI), both having a base year of 2022–23.

The compilation of Quarterly GDP Estimates follows the Benchmark-Indicator Methodology, under which the previous financial year’s estimates are benchmarked using relevant sectoral indicators.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

PhonePe, a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP), launched PhonePe UPI 123Pay, enabling feature-phone users to make UPI transactions without an internet connection.

UPI 123Pay works through an SMS-based architecture, allowing UPI payments even in areas with low or 2G network connectivity.

The service is built on the UPI framework developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and uses basic telecom infrastructure to provide secure and seamless digital payments.

With the launch of PhonePe UPI 123Pay, PhonePe became the first major TPAP to bring UPI payment facilities to feature phones.

The service is particularly designed for people who do not own smartphones or live in areas with limited internet connectivity, thereby supporting financial inclusion.

Detailed Explanation:

PhonePe, a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP), launched PhonePe UPI 123Pay, enabling feature-phone users to make UPI transactions without an internet connection.

UPI 123Pay works through an SMS-based architecture, allowing UPI payments even in areas with low or 2G network connectivity.

The service is built on the UPI framework developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and uses basic telecom infrastructure to provide secure and seamless digital payments.

With the launch of PhonePe UPI 123Pay, PhonePe became the first major TPAP to bring UPI payment facilities to feature phones.

The service is particularly designed for people who do not own smartphones or live in areas with limited internet connectivity, thereby supporting financial inclusion.

PhonePe UPI 123Pay will be pre-installed on selected entry-level feature phones manufactured by Nokia, HMD, Lava International and itel Mobile.

Additional handset manufacturers are expected to join the UPI 123Pay ecosystem in the coming months.

The service supports both Person-to-Person (P2P) and Person-to-Merchant (P2M) payments through a mobile number or UPI ID.

Users with camera-enabled feature phones can also make merchant payments by scanning UPI QR codes.

UPI 123Pay also provides access to bank balance and transaction history, making basic banking services easier for feature-phone users.

 

3) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day on 1 September 2026, reaffirming its commitment to accessible, inclusive and technology-enabled financial services.

IPPB was launched on 1 September 2018 and is established under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, with 100% equity owned by the Government of India.

IPPB leverages the extensive India Post network and digital technology to provide last-mile banking, digital payments, government benefits and other financial services.

Detailed Explanation:

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day on 1 September 2026, reaffirming its commitment to accessible, inclusive and technology-enabled financial services.

IPPB was launched on 1 September 2018 and is established under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, with 100% equity owned by the Government of India.

IPPB leverages the extensive India Post network and digital technology to provide last-mile banking, digital payments, government benefits and other financial services.

9th Foundation Day – New Initiatives :

IPPB launched the DakPay Sound Box for Merchants to simplify and strengthen digital payment acceptance for merchants.

IPPB launched a Digital Insurance Technology Platform to provide customers access to Life, Health and General Insurance solutions.

IPPB introduced a Digital Mutual Fund Platform to provide customers with a simple and accessible digital investment experience.

These initiatives expand IPPB’s services beyond banking and payments to include insurance, investment and financial security.

Major Milestones as on 31 March 2026 :

IPPB’s pan-India customer base reached 13.25 crore, with 77% customers from rural areas and 49% women customers.

Customers had deposited ₹29,104 crore with IPPB as of 31 March 2026.

IPPB processed ₹21.61 lakh crore worth of digital financial transactions, including ₹7.41 lakh crore in UPI remittances.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), a 100% Government of India-owned enterprise, has announced the e-auction of land assets owned by Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL–Visakhapatnam Steel Plant) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

NLMC functions under the administrative control of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance.

A total of 459 land parcels covering 93,572.21 square yards are being offered for outright sale with clear, encumbrance-free government titles.

The individual land parcels range in size from approximately 128.94 square yards to 2,728 square yards.

Detailed Explanation:

National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), a 100% Government of India-owned enterprise, has announced the e-auction of land assets owned by Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL–Visakhapatnam Steel Plant) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

NLMC functions under the administrative control of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance.

A total of 459 land parcels covering 93,572.21 square yards are being offered for outright sale with clear, encumbrance-free government titles.

The individual land parcels range in size from approximately 128.94 square yards to 2,728 square yards.

Quikr India Pvt. Ltd. (QIPL) has been appointed as the Transaction Consultant for facilitating the auction process.

HB Colony, Maddilapalem includes 456 residential MIG/LIG plots located in an established urban area with civic and social infrastructure.

The HB Colony properties have 24- to 60-foot concrete approach roads and are located close to National Highway 16 (NH-16).

Auto Nagar, Gajuwaka includes a 2,728-square-yard contiguous commercial parcel in Block 2, located approximately 0.5 km from NH-16, along with two residential plots in Block 3.

5) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) launched ‘RAINCHNNAI’, a rainfall-based weather derivatives contract, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

The RAINCHNNAI contract is designed to help market participants hedge risks associated with the Northeast (NE) monsoon.

The cash-settled futures contract covers September–December rainfall deviations in Chennai and addresses risks related to the retreating monsoon, which contributes nearly 70% of Chennai’s annual rainfall.

RAINCHNNAI complements NCDEX’s earlier ‘RAINMUMBAI’ rainfall-based weather derivatives contract.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) launched ‘RAINCHNNAI’, a rainfall-based weather derivatives contract, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

The RAINCHNNAI contract is designed to help market participants hedge risks associated with the Northeast (NE) monsoon.

The cash-settled futures contract covers September–December rainfall deviations in Chennai and addresses risks related to the retreating monsoon, which contributes nearly 70% of Chennai’s annual rainfall.

RAINCHNNAI complements NCDEX’s earlier ‘RAINMUMBAI’ rainfall-based weather derivatives contract.

The contract provides a transparent and standardized risk-management tool for sectors such as agriculture, logistics and urban infrastructure, which are dependent on monsoon patterns.

 

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Economic Research Department (ERD) of the State Bank of India (SBI Research) raised India’s GDP growth projection for FY2026-27 (FY27) to 7.3%, from its previous estimate of 6.6%.

The upward revision was made after the Indian economy recorded 7.8% GDP growth in Q1FY27 (April–June), compared with 6.9% in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

SBI Research projected India’s real GDP growth at 7.3% in Q2FY27 (July–September), 7.2% in Q3FY27 (October–December), and 6.9% in Q4FY27 (January–March).

Detailed Explanation:

The Economic Research Department (ERD) of the State Bank of India (SBI Research) raised India’s GDP growth projection for FY2026-27 (FY27) to 7.3%, from its previous estimate of 6.6%.

The upward revision was made after the Indian economy recorded 7.8% GDP growth in Q1FY27 (April–June), compared with 6.9% in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

SBI Research projected India’s real GDP growth at 7.3% in Q2FY27 (July–September), 7.2% in Q3FY27 (October–December), and 6.9% in Q4FY27 (January–March).

India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) recorded 8.2% real growth in Q1FY27, higher than 7.1% in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

GVA is an important indicator of economic activity that measures value generated by economic sectors while excluding taxes and subsidies.

Nominal GVA growth reached 11.5% in Q1FY27, according to the SBI Research report.

The rainfall data used to develop the contract has been sourced from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).

The contract uses rainfall data from the Meenambakkam and Nungambakkam weather stations in Chennai.

 

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of State (MoS) Pabitra Margherita, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), undertook an official visit to Vietnam and Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR/Laos) from 26–29 August 2026.

The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral partnerships between India and the two Southeast Asian countries under India’s Act East Policy.

In Hanoi, Vietnam, MoS Pabitra Margherita paid tribute at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and held discussions with Lê Minh Hưng and Senior Lieutenant General Le Tan Toi.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister of State (MoS) Pabitra Margherita, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), undertook an official visit to Vietnam and Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR/Laos) from 26–29 August 2026.

The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral partnerships between India and the two Southeast Asian countries under India’s Act East Policy.

In Hanoi, Vietnam, MoS Pabitra Margherita paid tribute at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and held discussions with Lê Minh Hưng and Senior Lieutenant General Le Tan Toi.

He delivered a keynote address at the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and interacted with President Dr. Le Van Loi.

During his Vietnam visit, he visited Phap Van Pagoda under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative.

He also engaged with representatives from the tourism and textile sectors, including Garco 10 Corporation, and interacted with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) alumni.

MoS Pabitra Margherita also interacted with the Indian diaspora in Vietnam, strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Vietnam.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan from 29 to 30 August 2026, at the invitation of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan.

The visit marked PM Narendra Modi’s 4th visit to Uzbekistan.

The visit coincided with the 15th anniversary of the India–Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership and the 35th Independence Day of Uzbekistan.

During the visit, PM Narendra Modi was conferred with Uzbekistan’s highest state honour, the “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” (Order of Highest Friendship), by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace, Tashkent.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan from 29 to 30 August 2026, at the invitation of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan.

The visit marked PM Narendra Modi’s 4th visit to Uzbekistan.

The visit coincided with the 15th anniversary of the India–Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership and the 35th Independence Day of Uzbekistan.

PM Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan, at the Presidential Palace in Tashkent.

During the bilateral meeting, India and Uzbekistan agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, defence, connectivity, digital technologies, critical minerals, energy, healthcare, education, and culture.

During the visit, PM Narendra Modi was conferred with Uzbekistan’s highest state honour, the “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” (Order of Highest Friendship), by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace, Tashkent.

The Order of Highest Friendship marked PM Narendra Modi’s 36th global honour.

India and Uzbekistan signed 11 MoUs and agreements during PM Modi’s state visit, covering sectors such as culture, education, healthcare, mining, tourism, finance, environment, digital payments, Information Technology (IT), and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).

 

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The 4th Meeting of the India–Denmark Joint Working Group (JWG) was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 24 to 28 August 2026.

The JWG was held between India’s Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO).

The meeting aimed to strengthen India–Denmark bilateral cooperation in MSME development, innovation and intellectual property (IP).

Discussions focused on technology adoption, innovation, intellectual property, technology commercialisation, entrepreneurship and cluster-based MSME development.

Detailed Explanation:

The 4th Meeting of the India–Denmark Joint Working Group (JWG) was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 24 to 28 August 2026.

The JWG was held between India’s Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO).

The meeting aimed to strengthen India–Denmark bilateral cooperation in MSME development, innovation and intellectual property (IP).

Discussions focused on technology adoption, innovation, intellectual property, technology commercialisation, entrepreneurship and cluster-based MSME development.

The Indian delegation was led by Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME.

Other members of the Indian delegation included Md. Salik Parwaiz, Director; Ms. Bhagya Jagadiswaran, Assistant Director; and Ms. Swapna Vanamala, Faculty Member, ni-msme.

The Indian delegation visited Aarhus University Innovation “Kitchen” and Agro Food Park to understand Denmark’s innovation-support and business-cluster ecosystems.

The visits facilitated exchange of experiences in mentoring, start-up support, industry–academia linkages and cluster-based support for entrepreneurs and MSMEs.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17 to 28 August 2026.

The theme of UNCCD COP17 was “Restoring Land. Restoring Hope.”

The UNCCD COP17 coincided with the United Nations International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026), an initiative championed by Mongolia.

Batmunkh Battsetseg, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, chaired the UNCCD COP17.

Detailed Explanation:

The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17 to 28 August 2026.

The theme of UNCCD COP17 was “Restoring Land. Restoring Hope.”

The UNCCD COP17 coincided with the United Nations International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026), an initiative championed by Mongolia.

Batmunkh Battsetseg, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, chaired the UNCCD COP17.

Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, led the Indian delegation at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia.

Nova (NOVVA Group Pte. Ltd.) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mongolia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications (MDDIC).

The MoU between Nova and MDDIC focuses on developing green data centres, renewable energy (RE), and AI-ready digital infrastructure in Mongolia.

 

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Department of Consumer Affairs, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026.

The Rules establish Indian Standard Time (IST) as the common time reference across the country for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes.

The introduction of a uniform time reference aims to ensure that important systems and services across India follow accurate and consistent Indian Standard Time.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Consumer Affairs, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026.

The Rules establish Indian Standard Time (IST) as the common time reference across the country for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes.

The introduction of a uniform time reference aims to ensure that important systems and services across India follow accurate and consistent Indian Standard Time.

The Rules will strengthen the accuracy of time-stamping in banking transactions and digital payment transactions, helping ensure reliable recording of transaction times.

A common time reference will improve coordination and synchronisation across railways, airports and other transport systems.

The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 will come into force 180 days from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Indian Standard Time is based on 82°30′ East longitude, which passes through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The National Test House, under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, celebrated its 115th Foundation Day on 29 August 2026 at its Jakkuru Campus in Bengaluru.

Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; New and Renewable Energy; and Education, attended the event as the Chief Guest.

A major highlight of the celebration was the inauguration of the new National Test House Bengaluru building.

Several facilities and initiatives across the National Test House network were also inaugurated virtually to expand testing capacity and accessibility across India.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Test House, under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, celebrated its 115th Foundation Day on 29 August 2026 at its Jakkuru Campus in Bengaluru.

Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; New and Renewable Energy; and Education, attended the event as the Chief Guest.

A major highlight of the celebration was the inauguration of the new National Test House Bengaluru building.

Several facilities and initiatives across the National Test House network were also inaugurated virtually to expand testing capacity and accessibility across India.

The newly inaugurated facilities include:

Coal Testing Facility – Kolkata

Solar Water Heater Testing Facility – Chennai

Utensils Testing Facility – Jaipur

National Test House Laboratory – Deendayal Hastkala Sankul, Varanasi

The “National Test House Suvidha” mobile application was officially launched to simplify access to testing services for industry stakeholders and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

The expansion is aimed at strengthening India’s quality assurance and testing infrastructure and improving access to specialised testing facilities across the country.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Government of India notified the Semicon India Programme 2.0 with a total outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore to strengthen and expand the country’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

The programme aims to position India as a major global hub in the semiconductor value chain, covering activities from wafer fabrication to chip production.

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that India could account for nearly 10% of the global semiconductor industry market in the coming years.

The government has released notifications for all six pillars of the Semicon India Programme 2.0, marking a major step towards building a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem in India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India notified the Semicon India Programme 2.0 with a total outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore to strengthen and expand the country’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

The programme aims to position India as a major global hub in the semiconductor value chain, covering activities from wafer fabrication to chip production.

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that India could account for nearly 10% of the global semiconductor industry market in the coming years.

The government has released notifications for all six pillars of the Semicon India Programme 2.0, marking a major step towards building a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem in India.

The programme seeks to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain and make the country an indispensable part of the global semiconductor supply chain.

The government highlighted India’s large talent pool, policy certainty and ease of working as key factors attracting global semiconductor companies to establish manufacturing and design operations in the country.

The progress under Semicon India Programme 1.0, particularly the speed with which projects moved from approval to groundbreaking and subsequently to commercial production, has increased confidence among global semiconductor industry stakeholders.

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

A tripartite agreement was signed among the Sports Authority of India, Badminton Association of India and Sports Authority of Assam for establishing a National Centre of Excellence for Swimming in Assam.

The proposed National Centre of Excellence for Swimming will be established at the Amingaon Sports Complex, Assam, using its Olympic-size swimming pool.

It will be the first National Centre of Excellence dedicated to swimming in the North Eastern Region.

Detailed Explanation:

A tripartite agreement was signed among the Sports Authority of India, Badminton Association of India and Sports Authority of Assam for establishing a National Centre of Excellence for Swimming in Assam.

The proposed National Centre of Excellence for Swimming will be established at the Amingaon Sports Complex, Assam, using its Olympic-size swimming pool.

It will be the first National Centre of Excellence dedicated to swimming in the North Eastern Region.

The agreement aims to strengthen sports infrastructure and develop a high-performance ecosystem for swimming in the Northeast.

The facility will provide swimmers from Assam and other Northeastern states with access to specialised training, professional coaching and high-quality sporting infrastructure closer to their home region.

The centre will focus on identifying promising swimmers, nurturing emerging talent and providing the necessary support for participation in national and international competitions.

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board and Energy Efficiency Services Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate demand aggregation and promote the deployment of smart domestic Piped Natural Gas meters across the City Gas Distribution sector.

The collaboration aims to create a structured ecosystem for faster adoption of smart domestic Piped Natural Gas meters by bringing together City Gas Distribution entities, technology providers, manufacturers, system integrators and other stakeholders.

Detailed Explanation:

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board and Energy Efficiency Services Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate demand aggregation and promote the deployment of smart domestic Piped Natural Gas meters across the City Gas Distribution sector.

The collaboration aims to create a structured ecosystem for faster adoption of smart domestic Piped Natural Gas meters by bringing together City Gas Distribution entities, technology providers, manufacturers, system integrators and other stakeholders.

Under the agreement, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board will provide regulatory and technical support by sharing information related to standards, certification, regulatory developments, conformity assessment and inspection concerning smart domestic Piped Natural Gas metering.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board will also facilitate stakeholder consultations and interactions to support the development of the smart metering ecosystem.

Energy Efficiency Services Limited will undertake demand aggregation for smart meters and coordinate among City Gas Distribution entities and other stakeholders in the smart metering ecosystem.

Energy Efficiency Services Limited will conduct market assessments and technical evaluations and explore competitive procurement and price discovery mechanisms.

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Oil Green Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil India Limited, signed Memoranda of Understanding with four municipalities of Haryana — Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar and Ambala — for developing Integrated Compressed Biogas and Waste-to-Energy Projects.

The projects will be developed across four municipal clusters with the following proposed waste-processing capacities:

Hisar: 500 tonnes per day

Ambala: 900 tonnes per day

Faridabad: 1,600 tonnes per day

Gurugram: 2,000 tonnes per day

Collectively, the four facilities will have the capacity to scientifically process 5,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day.

Detailed Explanation:

Oil Green Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil India Limited, signed Memoranda of Understanding with four municipalities of Haryana — Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar and Ambala — for developing Integrated Compressed Biogas and Waste-to-Energy Projects.

The projects will be developed across four municipal clusters with the following proposed waste-processing capacities:

Hisar: 500 tonnes per day

Ambala: 900 tonnes per day

Faridabad: 1,600 tonnes per day

Gurugram: 2,000 tonnes per day

Collectively, the four facilities will have the capacity to scientifically process 5,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day.

The projects are expected to produce 70–75 tonnes per day of Compressed Biogas and around 50 megawatts of green power.

The projects will follow an integrated waste processing and resource-recovery approach, involving scientific pre-processing and segregation of municipal solid waste to maximise resource recovery.

The recyclable fraction of municipal solid waste will be recovered for further use.

The wet and biodegradable fraction will be utilised for the production of Compressed Biogas.

The non-recyclable dry fraction will be used for electricity generation through Waste-to-Energy facilities.

17) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Oil Green Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil India Limited, signed Memoranda of Understanding with four municipalities of Haryana — Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar and Ambala — for developing Integrated Compressed Biogas and Waste-to-Energy Projects.

The projects will be developed across four municipal clusters with the following proposed waste-processing capacities:

Hisar: 500 tonnes per day

Ambala: 900 tonnes per day

Faridabad: 1,600 tonnes per day

Gurugram: 2,000 tonnes per day

Collectively, the four facilities will have the capacity to scientifically process 5,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day.

Detailed Explanation:

Oil Green Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil India Limited, signed Memoranda of Understanding with four municipalities of Haryana — Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar and Ambala — for developing Integrated Compressed Biogas and Waste-to-Energy Projects.

The projects will be developed across four municipal clusters with the following proposed waste-processing capacities:

Hisar: 500 tonnes per day

Ambala: 900 tonnes per day

Faridabad: 1,600 tonnes per day

Gurugram: 2,000 tonnes per day

Collectively, the four facilities will have the capacity to scientifically process 5,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day.

The projects are expected to produce 70–75 tonnes per day of Compressed Biogas and around 50 megawatts of green power.

The projects will follow an integrated waste processing and resource-recovery approach, involving scientific pre-processing and segregation of municipal solid waste to maximise resource recovery.

The recyclable fraction of municipal solid waste will be recovered for further use.

The wet and biodegradable fraction will be utilised for the production of Compressed Biogas.

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Lallianzuala Chhangte, the Indian midfielder representing Mohun Bagan, was named Indian Player of the Year at the Football Players Association of India Indian Football Awards 2026.

Manisha Kalyan won the Indian Women’s Player of the Year award.

Phrangki Buam of Shillong Lajong Football Club was named I-League Player of the Year.

Sanan Mohammed K of Jamshedpur Football Club won the Young Player of the Year award.

Detailed Explanation:

Lallianzuala Chhangte, the Indian midfielder representing Mohun Bagan, was named Indian Player of the Year at the Football Players Association of India Indian Football Awards 2026.

Manisha Kalyan won the Indian Women’s Player of the Year award.

The awards are organised by the Football Players Association of India, with winners selected through votes from fellow football players.

Lallianzuala Chhangte, a footballer from Mizoram, had previously won the Indian Player of the Year honour for the 2023–24 season.

East Bengal Football Club received recognition for its successful 2025–26 campaign. Its men’s team was honoured as the Indian Super League Champions 2025–26, ending a 22-year wait for a national league title.

East Bengal Football Club Women won the Indian Women’s League Champions 2025–26 award.

Phrangki Buam of Shillong Lajong Football Club was named I-League Player of the Year.

Sanan Mohammed K of Jamshedpur Football Club won the Young Player of the Year award.

Sanfida Nongrum was named Women’s Young Player of the Year.

Miguel Figueira Damasceno received the Foreign Player of the Year award.

Owen Coyle was named Men’s Coach of the Year, while Anthony Andrews won the Women’s Coach of the Year award.

19) Answer: A

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma created history by becoming the first woman officer from the non-medical stream in the Indian Defence Forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal, or an equivalent two-star rank.

She assumed the appointment of Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters on 1 September 2026.

AVM Shakti Sharma was commissioned into the Education Branch of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 18 June 1994.

She brings over three decades of distinguished service and has served across training establishments, field stations, command headquarters and Air Headquarters.

Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb AVSM VSM assumed charge as the Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 1 September 2026.

After assuming charge, Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, to honour personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation.

 

Detailed Explanation:

Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb AVSM VSM assumed charge as the Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 1 September 2026.

After assuming charge, Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, to honour personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation.

Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb was commissioned into the Indian Air Force on 3 September 1988 in the Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) Branch.

He has extensive field experience with IL-76, Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), and Boeing 737-200 aircraft.

He served as the Lead Engineer and Team Leader of the Air Headquarters Project Management Team responsible for inducting the first IL-78 Flight Refueller Aircraft (FRA) into the IAF in 2003.

 

21) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Air Marshal Vivek Hande AVSM VSM assumed charge as the Director General Medical Services (Air) [DGMS (Air)] on 1 September 2026 on permanent secondment to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Air Marshal Vivek Hande is an alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

Air Marshal Vivek Hande AVSM VSM assumed charge as the Director General Medical Services (Air) [DGMS (Air)] on 1 September 2026 on permanent secondment to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Air Marshal Vivek Hande is an alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi.

He was commissioned into the Armed Forces Medical Services in December 1988 and is a gastroenterologist of national repute.

During his distinguished career, he held several important specialist, clinical and administrative appointments in the Armed Forces Medical Services.

Air Marshal Vivek Hande has the distinction of serving in all three Services of the Indian Defence Forces — Army, Navy and Air Force.

22) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh reviewed the annual performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi on 1 September 2026.

India achieved approximately ₹1.80 lakh crore in defence production during FY 2025–26, with DPSUs contributing ₹1.29 lakh crore.

The combined turnover of DPSUs increased by 15.4% year-on-year to ₹1.29 lakh crore during FY 2025–26.

Detailed Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh reviewed the annual performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi on 1 September 2026.

The review was attended by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar, and the Chairmen & Managing Directors (CMDs) of the DPSUs.

The review focused on indigenous defence production, advanced defence technologies, defence exports, supply-chain strengthening and execution of major projects.

Rajnath Singh commended the DPSUs for strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

India achieved approximately ₹1.80 lakh crore in defence production during FY 2025–26, with DPSUs contributing ₹1.29 lakh crore.

The combined turnover of DPSUs increased by 15.4% year-on-year to ₹1.29 lakh crore during FY 2025–26.

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier telecom Research and Development (R&D) centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, unveiled 14 indigenous Quantum Products.

The 14 Quantum Products were unveiled during C-DOT’s 43rd Foundation Day celebrations held on 25 August 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier telecom Research and Development (R&D) centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, unveiled 14 indigenous Quantum Products.

The 14 Quantum Products were unveiled during C-DOT’s 43rd Foundation Day celebrations held on 25 August 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

The products have been developed in the areas of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to strengthen secure communication systems against emerging threats from quantum computing.

The Quantum Product Series was launched in the presence of Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), and Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT.

24) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Karnataka, has established the Foundation for Quantum Computing Innovation (FQCI) as a Section 8 not-for-profit company.

FQCI will function as the Quantum Computing Thematic Hub (QC T-Hub) at IISc under the National Quantum Mission (NQM).

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T).

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Karnataka, has established the Foundation for Quantum Computing Innovation (FQCI) as a Section 8 not-for-profit company.

FQCI will function as the Quantum Computing Thematic Hub (QC T-Hub) at IISc under the National Quantum Mission (NQM).

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T).

FQCI is one of the four thematic hubs established under the National Quantum Mission, bringing together researchers, academic institutions, industry, and startups to develop quantum computing technologies in India.

FQCI will focus on developing skilled manpower and promoting entrepreneurship in quantum technologies through five programmes: QC Rise, QC Bridge, QC Leap, QC Accel, and QC Quest.

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) has an outlay of ₹6,003.65 crore for the period 2023–24 to 2030–31.

NQM aims to develop quantum computers with 50–1,000 qubits and establish advanced quantum communication infrastructure.

The quantum communication infrastructure under NQM includes approximately 2,000 km of ground-to-satellite links and inter-city quantum communication networks.

 

25) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

China tested its GJ-21 stealth Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) as the Type 076 amphibious assault ship “Sichuan” entered the final phase of sea trials.

The development marks a major step towards integrating unmanned combat systems with naval operations and advancing unmanned naval warfare.

GJ-21 is a naval variant of the GJ-11 stealth drone, which is already in service with China.

The GJ-11 stealth drone was revealed in 2019 and publicly showcased in September 2025.

The GJ-21 stealth UAV is designed for carrier-based reconnaissance and strike missions, with recent test flights conducted over Huludao, Liaoning Province.

Detailed Explanation:

China tested its GJ-21 stealth Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) as the Type 076 amphibious assault ship “Sichuan” entered the final phase of sea trials.

The development marks a major step towards integrating unmanned combat systems with naval operations and advancing unmanned naval warfare.

GJ-21 is a naval variant of the GJ-11 stealth drone, which is already in service with China.

The GJ-11 stealth drone was revealed in 2019 and publicly showcased in September 2025.

The GJ-21 stealth UAV is designed for carrier-based reconnaissance and strike missions, with recent test flights conducted over Huludao, Liaoning Province.

The Type 076 “Sichuan” is China’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, with a full-load displacement of more than 40,000 tonnes.

The Sichuan has a flight deck measuring approximately 250 metres long and 62 metres wide.

The ship is equipped with an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), which enables the launch of fixed-wing aircraft and stealth UAVs.

The Type 076 Sichuan is described as the world’s first amphibious ship capable of launching fixed-wing aircraft and stealth UAVs, effectively giving it a drone-carrier role.

26) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The United Nations International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed annually on 30 August to honour victims of enforced disappearances and promote justice, truth and accountability.

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the only universal treaty specifically dedicated to preventing and eradicating enforced disappearances.

Detailed Explanation:

The United Nations International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed annually on 30 August to honour victims of enforced disappearances and promote justice, truth and accountability.

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the only universal treaty specifically dedicated to preventing and eradicating enforced disappearances.

The 2026 slogan is “Victims first. Actions now”, highlighting the rights of victims to truth, justice and reparation and calling for stronger action to prevent enforced disappearances.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/65/209 on 21 December 2010, officially declaring 30 August as the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.

27) Answer: C

World Coconut Day is observed annually on 2 September to highlight the importance of coconuts and their contribution to food, agriculture, trade, health, beauty products and livelihoods.

The official theme of World Coconut Day 2026 is “Coconuts in times of uncertainty: Securing food, energy, and livelihoods”.

The coconut is widely referred to as the “tree of life” because almost every part of the coconut palm has practical and economic uses.

28) Answer: D

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) introduced a new National Accounts Series with 2022–23 as the base year in February 2026, incorporating updated data and improved methodology.

Under the new series, manufacturing GVA uses a double-deflation approach, under which output and intermediate consumption are deflated separately using relevant Producer Price Indices.

The next quarterly GDP estimates, covering July–September 2026 (Q2FY27), are scheduled to be released on 30 November 2026.

29) Answer: C

PhonePe introduced an AI-powered, voice-first helpline to simplify UPI onboarding and usage for first-time and non-smartphone users.

Unlike conventional IVR systems, the AI-powered helpline provides step-by-step assistance and answers basic UPI-related queries.

The AI-powered voice helpline is available in English and 12 Indian languages, improving accessibility for users across India.

30) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day on 1 September 2026, reaffirming its commitment to accessible, inclusive and technology-enabled financial services.

IPPB was launched on 1 September 2018 and is established under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, with 100% equity owned by the Government of India.

Surakshit Savings Account provides ₹25,000 cyber-insurance cover against risks such as phishing, spoofing and SIM jacking, along with Premium Savings Account benefits.

Detailed Explanation:

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day on 1 September 2026, reaffirming its commitment to accessible, inclusive and technology-enabled financial services.

IPPB was launched on 1 September 2018 and is established under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, with 100% equity owned by the Government of India.

SHG Savings Account was introduced as a secure banking solution specifically designed for Self Help Groups (SHGs) and rural micro-entrepreneurs.

Surakshit Savings Account provides ₹25,000 cyber-insurance cover against risks such as phishing, spoofing and SIM jacking, along with Premium Savings Account benefits.

Sampoorna Savings Account combines Aarogya wellness benefits and Surakshit cyber protection with the regular benefits of a Premium Savings Account.