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1) Recently in news, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the 2025–26 round of its annual Survey on Computer Software and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) Exports on 18 September 2026. Which country remained the largest destination for India’s software services exports during 2025–26?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) Germany

(c) United States

(d) France

(e) Singapore

2) On a pilot basis, the India Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC) is currently operational with how many banks to strengthen the cybersecurity and cyber resilience of India’s rapidly expanding digital payment ecosystem?

(a) 5 banks

(b) 6 banks

(c) 8 banks

(d) 10 banks

(e) 12 banks

3) Which Indian state had the second-largest concentration of Japanese-owned companies in India in 2026, after the National Capital Region?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Tamil Nadu

(d) Gujarat

(e) Telangana

 

4) What was the RBI’s outstanding net short dollar position in the forward market by the end of July 2026?

(a) US$103.33 billion

(b) US$116.77 billion

(c) US$126.54 billion

(d) US$136.77 billion

(e) US$146.77 billion

 

5) Which central bank relocated 86 metric tonnes of gold from New York and Ottawa to London as part of measures to strengthen crisis preparedness?

(a) Swiss National Bank

(b) Bank of England

(c) De Nederlandsche Bank

(d) Deutsche Bundesbank

(e) Bank of Canada

6) According to the latest RBI data, private-sector banks have 86.91 million credit cards, compared with 29.40 million credit cards held by PSBs. How many public-sector banks (PSBs) in India have negligible operations in the credit-card segment, according to RBI data?

(a) Four

(b) Three

(c) Two

(d) Five

(e) Six

7) What is the length of the Chouk–Karjat railway section approved for doubling by Indian Railways?

(a) 8.65 km

(b) 10.86 km

(c) 12.45 km

(d) 15.20 km

(e) 18.35 km

 

8) In news, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Odisha Pavilion at SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Which countries were among the international delegations that Odisha engaged with during SEMICON India 2026?

(a) Japan, Sweden and Taiwan

(b) Japan, Germany and South Korea

(c) Sweden, France and Singapore

(d) Taiwan, Australia and Canada

(e) Japan, the United Kingdom and Malaysia

 

9) Recently, the Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was held between India and which country?

(a) Bhutan

(b) Myanmar

(c) Bangladesh

(d) Sri Lanka

(e) Nepal

 

10) At how many stations of the Solapur Division of Central Railway has Indian Railways approved the installation of Electronic Interlocking?

(a) Five

(b) Six

(c) Seven

(d) Eight

(e) Nine

 

11) What is the approved route length for the deployment of Kavach Version 4.0 in the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway?

(a) 607.7 Route Kilometres

(b) 557.7 Route Kilometres

(c) 507.7 Route Kilometres

(d) 657.7 Route Kilometres

(e) 707.7 Route Kilometres

12) From which date must domestic LPG consumers complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication to book refills at the regulated Retail Selling Price with applicable subsidy?

(a) 1 September 2026

(b) 15 September 2026

(c) 31 October 2026

(d) 1 October 2026

(e) 1 November 2026

 

13) What percentage of India’s installed electricity capacity is currently accounted for by non-fossil fuel sources, according to the statement at the conference?

(a) 45.18%

(b) 50.00%

(c) 52.18%

(d) 54.18%

(e) 56.18%

 

14) Consider the following statements regarding the Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Scheme:

1. The scheme will provide a one-gram gold ring to eligible newborns delivered in government hospitals.
2. The scheme will cover babies born in government hospitals between 22 June and 27 September 2026.
3. From 28 September 2026, eligible babies will receive the gold ring at the time of discharge.

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

 

15) Which language has been granted the status of the second additional official language of Karnataka in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts?

(a) Tulu

(b) Kodava

(c) Konkani

(d) Beary

(e) Kannada

 

16) Which country became the 72nd country and 8th African nation to sign the Artemis Accords on 14 September 2026?

(a) Kenya

(b) Ghana

(c) Djibouti

(d) Rwanda

(e) Senegal

 

17) Who among the following was appointed as a Member of the Governing Body of the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC)?

(a) Narayan Dewasi

(b) Swaroop Singh Banjara

(c) Both (a) and (b)

(d) Rajesh Kumar Verma

(e) Mahendra Singh Rathore

18) For how long did the RBI extend Inderjit Camotra’s tenure as MD & CEO of Unity Small Finance Bank?

(a) Three months

(b) Six months

(c) Nine months

(d) One year

(e) Eighteen months

 

19) What is the total number of Doppler Weather Radars in India after the inauguration of the Sambalpur DWR in September 2026?

(a) 41

(b) 45

(c) 49

(d) 51

(e) 81

20) Which company has incorporated the wholly owned subsidiary CIL Global Pte. Ltd. in Singapore?

(a) NMDC Limited

(b) Coal India Limited

(c) Hindustan Copper Limited

(d) National Aluminium Company Limited

(e) Steel Authority of India Limited

 

21) Which company, along with Poonawalla Sports and Fitness Private Limited, received CCI approval to acquire the three professional cricket franchises?

(a) Royal Multisport Private Limited

(b) EM Sporting Holdings Limited

(c) Barbados Royals Limited

(d) Lakshmi Mittal Sports Limited

(e) Westview Cricket Limited

22) Who became the fastest T20 International centurion for India by scoring a century in just 30 balls against Afghanistan?

(a) Sanju Samson

(b) Suryakumar Yadav

(c) Abhishek Sharma

(d) Yashasvi Jaiswal

(e) Ruturaj Gaikwad

23) Who won the gold medal in the men’s trap event at the ISSF Junior World Cup Shotgun 2026 in Porpetto, Italy?

(a) Arjun

(b) Vinay Pratap Singh Chandrawat

(c) Udhav Singh Rathore

(d) Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar

(e) Francesco Tanfoglio

24) Who were named as India’s flagbearers for the Parade of Nations at the Asian Games 2026?

(a) Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat

(b) Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor

(c) Pawan Sehrawat and Tajinderpal Singh Toor

(d) Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker

(e) Pawan Sehrawat and Neeraj Chopra

25) On which date is World Bamboo Day observed annually?

(a) 15 September

(b) 16 September

(c) 17 September

(d) 18 September

(e) 19 September

Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the 2025–26 round of its annual Survey on Computer Software and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) Exports on 18 September 2026.

The survey covered India’s software services exports based on activity, destination, mode of supply and invoicing currency.

Computer services continued to account for more than two-thirds of India’s total software services exports.

BPO services remained the dominant component of IT-enabled services (ITES) exports.

Private limited companies dominated India’s software exports and recorded 9.3% growth during 2025–26.

The United States remained the largest destination for India’s software exports, accounting for 54.1% of total exports.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the 2025–26 round of its annual Survey on Computer Software and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) Exports on 18 September 2026.

The survey covered India’s software services exports based on activity, destination, mode of supply and invoicing currency.

The RBI contacted 7,569 software-exporting companies, of which 2,363 companies responded, including most large companies.

The responding companies represented around 89% of the estimated total software services exports.

India’s software services exports increased by 8.2% year-on-year to US$221.4 billion during 2025–26.

Computer services continued to account for more than two-thirds of India’s total software services exports.

BPO services remained the dominant component of IT-enabled services (ITES) exports.

Private limited companies dominated India’s software exports and recorded 9.3% growth during 2025–26.

The United States remained the largest destination for India’s software exports, accounting for 54.1% of total exports.

European countries accounted for 31.8% of India’s software exports, while the United Kingdom alone accounted for 15.4%.

The US dollar was the principal invoicing currency for India’s software exports, accounting for 72.6%, followed by the euro, Indian rupee and pound sterling.

Software services exports were predominantly delivered through the off-site mode, which accounted for 91.7% of total exports.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The India Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC) is currently operational on a pilot basis with 8 banks, and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu stated that the RBI is working to expedite its wider rollout.

IDPIC is being developed to strengthen the cybersecurity and cyber resilience of India’s rapidly expanding digital payment ecosystem.

The key objective of IDPIC is to create a mechanism for real-time sharing of fraud intelligence and alerts among banks and financial institutions.

IDPIC will leverage technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Big Data Analytics to help detect and prevent cyber financial frauds.

Detailed Explanation:

The India Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC) is currently operational on a pilot basis with 8 banks, and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu stated that the RBI is working to expedite its wider rollout.

IDPIC is being developed to strengthen the cybersecurity and cyber resilience of India’s rapidly expanding digital payment ecosystem.

The key objective of IDPIC is to create a mechanism for real-time sharing of fraud intelligence and alerts among banks and financial institutions.

IDPIC will leverage technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Big Data Analytics to help detect and prevent cyber financial frauds.

The Government and RBI are taking several measures to strengthen the cybersecurity framework for digital payment transactions and protect citizens from financial fraud.

RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu highlighted the changing dynamics of payments, with digital transactions increasingly replacing cash as a medium of transaction

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The number of Japanese-owned companies operating in India reached a record 1,463 in 2026, up from 1,374 in 2025, according to Grant Thornton Bharat’s report “Indo he Yokoso: Shaping the Future of Japanese Investments in India.”

India-Japan bilateral merchandise trade doubled over the past decade, rising from US$13.60 billion in FY2016-17 to US$27.48 billion in FY2025-26.

Cumulative Japanese FDI in India stood at US$48.14 billion between April 2000 and March 2026, according to DPIIT data.

The National Capital Region (NCR) has the largest concentration of Japanese companies at 40%, followed by Maharashtra (20%), Karnataka (17%) and Tamil Nadu (11%); other locations account for 12%.

Detailed Explanation:

The number of Japanese-owned companies operating in India reached a record 1,463 in 2026, up from 1,374 in 2025, according to Grant Thornton Bharat’s report “Indo he Yokoso: Shaping the Future of Japanese Investments in India.”

India-Japan bilateral merchandise trade doubled over the past decade, rising from US$13.60 billion in FY2016-17 to US$27.48 billion in FY2025-26.

Cumulative Japanese FDI in India stood at US$48.14 billion between April 2000 and March 2026, according to DPIIT data.

Japanese FDI equity inflows into India amounted to US$3.75 billion in FY2025-26, accounting for 6.36% of India’s total FDI equity inflows.

Japanese-owned companies operating in India employ around 459,333 people in 2026, compared with 365,252 employees in 2025.

Japanese companies in India operate across sectors including industrial products, consumer/retail & e-commerce, technology, automobiles & auto components, business services, financial services and other sectors.

The National Capital Region (NCR) has the largest concentration of Japanese companies at 40%, followed by Maharashtra (20%), Karnataka (17%) and Tamil Nadu (11%); other locations account for 12%.

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s outstanding net short dollar position in the forward market rose sharply to a record US$136.77 billion by July-end 2026, from US$103.33 billion at June-end.

Short positions with maturity of less than one year increased to US$47.66 billion in July from US$40.33 billion in June.

Short positions with maturity of more than one year increased significantly to US$91.54 billion from US$64.21 billion during the same period.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s outstanding net short dollar position in the forward market rose sharply to a record US$136.77 billion by July-end 2026, from US$103.33 billion at June-end.

Short positions with maturity of less than one year increased to US$47.66 billion in July from US$40.33 billion in June.

Short positions with maturity of more than one year increased significantly to US$91.54 billion from US$64.21 billion during the same period.

Of the US$136.77 billion net short dollar position, US$15.59 billion was in one-month contracts, US$7.32 billion in 1–3 month contracts, and US$24.75 billion in contracts maturing between 3 months and 1 year.

The remaining US$91.54 billion was held in contracts with maturities of more than one year, while the RBI had a US$2.43 billion long position in one-month contracts.

The increase in forward-market short positions indicates that the RBI has been more active in the forward market amid depreciation pressure on the Indian rupee, according to market participants.

The Indian rupee depreciated by 0.76% in July 2026, adding to the pressure on the currency.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Dutch central bank (De Nederlandsche Bank – DNB) relocated 86 metric tonnes of gold from New York and Ottawa to London between March and August, citing crisis preparedness amid global political unrest.

Before the relocation, 31.3% of DNB’s gold reserves were held in New York, while 19.7% were held in Ottawa, Canada.

After the relocation, the share of DNB’s gold reserves held in New York and Ottawa declined to 18.5% each.

DNB holds a total of 612.4 metric tonnes of gold, which was valued at approximately €72.2 billion (US$83.6 billion) at the end of 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The Dutch central bank (De Nederlandsche Bank – DNB) relocated 86 metric tonnes of gold from New York and Ottawa to London between March and August, citing crisis preparedness amid global political unrest.

Before the relocation, 31.3% of DNB’s gold reserves were held in New York, while 19.7% were held in Ottawa, Canada.

After the relocation, the share of DNB’s gold reserves held in New York and Ottawa declined to 18.5% each.

DNB holds a total of 612.4 metric tonnes of gold, which was valued at approximately €72.2 billion (US$83.6 billion) at the end of 2025.

More than 27 metric tonnes of gold were physically transferred from the United States and Canada to DNB’s heavily guarded vault near Zeist, Netherlands, located on a military base.

A similar quantity of gold was transferred from Zeist to London, while the remaining relocation was carried out through gold transactions between New York and London.

DNB sold around 59 metric tonnes of gold in New York and used the proceeds to purchase gold in London, completing part of the relocation without physically transporting the gold across the Atlantic.

6) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Public-sector banks (PSBs) are exploring partnerships for issuing co-branded credit cards, with smaller PSBs seeking to leverage the scale, technology and distribution networks of larger state-owned banks that already have established credit-card operations.

The proposed partnership model would allow smaller PSBs to access existing customer networks and distribution channels without having to build complete credit-card infrastructure independently.

PSB bankers discussed the proposal with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Finance Ministry officials during the two-day PSB Confluence, organised by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in New Delhi.

According to the latest RBI data, private-sector banks have 86.91 million credit cards, compared with 29.40 million credit cards held by PSBs.

Of the 12 PSBs in India, four banks have negligible operations in the credit-card segment, according to RBI data.

Detailed Explanation:

Public-sector banks (PSBs) are exploring partnerships for issuing co-branded credit cards, with smaller PSBs seeking to leverage the scale, technology and distribution networks of larger state-owned banks that already have established credit-card operations.

The proposed partnership model would allow smaller PSBs to access existing customer networks and distribution channels without having to build complete credit-card infrastructure independently.

The initiative aims to help PSBs expand in the credit-card segment, which is currently dominated by a few large banks.

PSB bankers discussed the proposal with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Finance Ministry officials during the two-day PSB Confluence, organised by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in New Delhi.

According to the latest RBI data, private-sector banks have 86.91 million credit cards, compared with 29.40 million credit cards held by PSBs.

Of the 12 PSBs in India, four banks have negligible operations in the credit-card segment, according to RBI data.

To strengthen their credit-card business, PSBs have proposed using UPI transaction data and GST transaction data to identify and acquire digitally active New-to-Credit (NTC) and New-to-Bank (NTB) customers.

PSBs plan to provide pre-qualified and differentiated credit-card offers based on customers’ transaction behaviour.

State-owned banks have identified corporate customers, High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), MSMEs and New-to-Bank customers as relatively untapped customer segments.

 

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Indian Railways approved the doubling of the 10.86-kilometre Chouk–Karjat railway section of Central Railway in Maharashtra.

The project has been approved at a total cost of ₹497 crore under umbrella works covering doubling, tripling, quadrupling, flyovers and bypasses for railway capacity augmentation.

The Chouk–Karjat section forms part of the Panvel–Chouk–Karjat route, an important corridor for both passenger and freight movement.

The project will provide additional capacity on the existing single-line section and improve the movement of trains.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Railways approved the doubling of the 10.86-kilometre Chouk–Karjat railway section of Central Railway in Maharashtra.

The project has been approved at a total cost of ₹497 crore under umbrella works covering doubling, tripling, quadrupling, flyovers and bypasses for railway capacity augmentation.

The Chouk–Karjat section forms part of the Panvel–Chouk–Karjat route, an important corridor for both passenger and freight movement.

The project will provide additional capacity on the existing single-line section and improve the movement of trains.

After completion, the doubled section is expected to facilitate 5 additional passenger trains in each direction per day.

The project is also expected to support additional freight traffic of 18.35 Million Tonnes Per Annum.

The doubling project will help reduce detention of freight trains and improve freight movement efficiency.

The project reflects Indian Railways’ continued efforts to strengthen railway infrastructure, augment network capacity and improve passenger and freight transportation.

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Odisha Pavilion at SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

The Odisha Pavilion showcases the State’s capabilities across the semiconductor value chain, including Silicon Carbide semiconductors, advanced packaging, glass-substrate packaging, power electronics, semiconductor design and education.

During SEMICON India 2026, Odisha engaged with global and domestic semiconductor and technology companies, industry bodies and international delegations from countries including Japan, Sweden and Taiwan.

A Letter of Intent was signed with QuadQuantum for a semiconductor facility to manufacture Silicon Carbide substrate wafers.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Odisha Pavilion at SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

The Odisha Pavilion showcases the State’s capabilities across the semiconductor value chain, including Silicon Carbide semiconductors, advanced packaging, glass-substrate packaging, power electronics, semiconductor design and education.

During SEMICON India 2026, Odisha engaged with global and domestic semiconductor and technology companies, industry bodies and international delegations from countries including Japan, Sweden and Taiwan.

A Letter of Intent was signed with QuadQuantum for a semiconductor facility to manufacture Silicon Carbide substrate wafers.

Odisha received investment proposals worth approximately ₹23,600 crore, with the potential to generate around 6,100 employment opportunities.

These investments are aimed at developing a strong semiconductor and electronics ecosystem and establishing a complete semiconductor value chain under India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.

Odisha has announced the development of Odisha Silicon Valley over 870 acres at Naraj near Cuttack to host major Electronics and Information Technology projects.

Odisha Silicon Valley has connectivity to the Cuttack–Bhubaneswar urban corridor, major ports including Paradip and Dhamra, and key national highways.

The location’s proximity to the Mahanadi River is expected to provide an advantage in meeting industrial water requirements and supporting semiconductor supply chains, logistics and allied industries.

9) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The India–Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on 16–17 September 2026.

The Indian delegation was led by Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, while the Nepali delegation was led by Buddha Bahadur Gurung, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Government of Nepal.

The Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee is an important bilateral institutional mechanism for examining trade-related issues and facilitating bilateral trade and transit between India and Nepal.

Detailed Explanation:

The India–Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on 16–17 September 2026.

The Indian delegation was led by Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, while the Nepali delegation was led by Buddha Bahadur Gurung, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Government of Nepal.

The Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee is an important bilateral institutional mechanism for examining trade-related issues and facilitating bilateral trade and transit between India and Nepal.

Both sides reviewed issues related to market access, Customs and trade facilitation, standards, food safety, phytosanitary measures, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, AYUSH products, border infrastructure, rail and road connectivity and other trade matters.

The two countries discussed measures to improve market access for Indian and Nepali products, including agricultural products, dairy, food products, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and AYUSH products.

Discussions also covered standards and phytosanitary requirements for traded products

10) Answer:C

Short Explanation:

Indian Railways approved the installation of Electronic Interlocking at seven stations of the Solapur Division of Central Railway at a total cost of ₹209 crore.

The Electronic Interlocking system will be provided at Mohol, Mundhewadi, Bale, Solapur, Hotgi Junction–Hotgi A Cabin, Shahabad and Wadi Junction.

These stations are located on the High Density Network 7 route, where Kavach, Automatic Block Signalling and Centralised Traffic Control works have also been sanctioned.

The project will strengthen the railway signalling infrastructure and facilitate the implementation of Kavach, India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection system.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Railways approved the installation of Electronic Interlocking at seven stations of the Solapur Division of Central Railway at a total cost of ₹209 crore.

The Electronic Interlocking system will be provided at Mohol, Mundhewadi, Bale, Solapur, Hotgi Junction–Hotgi A Cabin, Shahabad and Wadi Junction.

These stations are located on the High Density Network 7 route, where Kavach, Automatic Block Signalling and Centralised Traffic Control works have also been sanctioned.

The project will strengthen the railway signalling infrastructure and facilitate the implementation of Kavach, India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection system.

Electronic Interlocking is a modern computer-based signalling system that replaces conventional relay-based interlocking systems.

It provides more reliable control of points and signals, enables faster fault detection and restoration, simplifies maintenance and supports more efficient train operations.

The project is part of Indian Railways’ continuing efforts to modernise signalling infrastructure, strengthen railway safety and improve operational efficiency on high-density railway routes.

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Indian Railways approved the deployment of Kavach Version 4.0 across 607.7 Route Kilometres of the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway.

The project has been approved at a total cost of ₹252 crore.

The project will extend Kavach Version 4.0 coverage to the identified remaining sections of the Lucknow Division and strengthen railway safety infrastructure.

Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system designed to improve the safety of train operations.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Railways approved the deployment of Kavach Version 4.0 across 607.7 Route Kilometres of the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway.

The project has been approved at a total cost of ₹252 crore.

The project will extend Kavach Version 4.0 coverage to the identified remaining sections of the Lucknow Division and strengthen railway safety infrastructure.

Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system designed to improve the safety of train operations.

The system helps prevent Signal Passing at Danger, automatically applies brakes when required and monitors train movements to support safer railway operations.

The deployment is part of Indian Railways’ ongoing nationwide implementation of Kavach to modernise train protection systems and improve the safety and reliability of railway operations.

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

From 1 October 2026, domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas consumers must complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication to book refills at the regulated Retail Selling Price with applicable subsidy.

Biometric Aadhaar Authentication links the LPG connection with the Aadhaar-authenticated consumer and aims to ensure that subsidised LPG reaches genuine and eligible households.

The authentication process helps prevent the diversion of subsidised domestic cylinders for commercial and industrial use, remove duplicate or ineligible connections and improve targeted subsidy delivery.

Detailed Explanation:

From 1 October 2026, domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas consumers must complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication to book refills at the regulated Retail Selling Price with applicable subsidy.

Biometric Aadhaar Authentication links the LPG connection with the Aadhaar-authenticated consumer and aims to ensure that subsidised LPG reaches genuine and eligible households.

The authentication process helps prevent the diversion of subsidised domestic cylinders for commercial and industrial use, remove duplicate or ineligible connections and improve targeted subsidy delivery.

Consumers who have already completed Biometric Aadhaar Authentication do not need to repeat the process and can continue booking refills as usual.

Consumers who have not completed authentication can continue receiving subsidised LPG after completing the authentication process.

Biometric Aadhaar Authentication can be completed during LPG delivery, where the delivery person can authenticate the consumer using the Oil Marketing Company mobile application.

Consumers can also complete authentication by visiting their LPG distributor’s showroom.

Such consumers will receive LPG at the applicable market price without subsidy, in 5 kg or 10 kg cylinders, subject to local availability.

As of 19 September 2026, 27.43 crore active domestic LPG consumers had completed Biometric Aadhaar Authentication, covering 89.9% of active consumers.

The original deadline of 30 June 2026 was extended successively to 31 July, 7 August, 15 August, 23 August, 31 August, 7 September and finally 14 September 2026.

 

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day International Conference on ‘The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics’ organised by the National Green Tribunal in New Delhi.

The inaugural session was attended by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, Attorney General for India R. Venkataramani, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava.

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant highlighted India’s environmental jurisprudence, including the recognition of the right to a pollution-free environment as a fundamental right.

Bhupender Yadav stated that non-fossil fuel sources account for 54.18% of India’s installed electricity capacity, exceeding the 2030 target of 50% nine years ahead of schedule.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day International Conference on ‘The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics’ organised by the National Green Tribunal in New Delhi.

The inaugural session was attended by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, Attorney General for India R. Venkataramani, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava.

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant highlighted India’s environmental jurisprudence, including the recognition of the right to a pollution-free environment as a fundamental right.

Bhupender Yadav stated that non-fossil fuel sources account for 54.18% of India’s installed electricity capacity, exceeding the 2030 target of 50% nine years ahead of schedule.

India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity and is the world’s second-largest solar growth market, according to the statement.

India’s forest and tree cover has reached 8.27 lakh square kilometres.

As per the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, India retained its third position globally in annual net forest-area gain.

India’s environmental conservation efforts highlighted at the conference included the Cheetah reintroduction programme, Great Indian Bustard conservation breeding programme, and restoration of woodlands, grasslands and wetlands.

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will launch the Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Scheme on 28 September 2026, under which newborns delivered in government hospitals will receive a one-gram gold ring.

The scheme is part of the government’s Vettri Tamilagam long-term vision and seeks to celebrate the birth of children in government hospitals while strengthening public confidence in government healthcare services.

For babies born between 22 June and 27 September 2026, the rings will be distributed through 107 centres, with each centre providing rings to 100 children per day from 28 September.

From 28 September 2026, eligible babies born in government hospitals will receive the gold ring at the time of discharge.

Detailed Explanation:

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will launch the Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Scheme on 28 September 2026, under which newborns delivered in government hospitals will receive a one-gram gold ring.

The scheme is part of the government’s Vettri Tamilagam long-term vision and seeks to celebrate the birth of children in government hospitals while strengthening public confidence in government healthcare services.

The initiative draws inspiration from the Tamil cultural tradition of Thaaimaman Seer, in which a maternal uncle traditionally presents gifts to a newborn.

The scheme will cover babies born in government hospitals from 22 June 2026, with retrospective coverage from that date. The Government Order for the scheme was issued on 23 June 2026.

The first phase will distribute 1,28,000 one-gram gold rings. Each ring will have a unique serial number and will be supplied in tamper-proof packaging.

To be eligible, the mother must be a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu, registered under the Pregnancy and Child Tracking system and have a Reproductive and Child Health identification number.

For babies born between 22 June and 27 September 2026, the rings will be distributed through 107 centres, with each centre providing rings to 100 children per day from 28 September.

From 28 September 2026, eligible babies born in government hospitals will receive the gold ring at the time of discharge.

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Karnataka Cabinet decided to grant Tulu the status of the second additional official language of Karnataka in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

The decision was taken during the first Karnataka Cabinet meeting held in Mangaluru outside Bengaluru, chaired by Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar.

The decision fulfils a long-standing demand from the coastal region for official recognition of Tulu.

D. K. Shivakumar said the decision recognised the linguistic and cultural importance of Tulu among the people of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Karnataka Cabinet decided to grant Tulu the status of the second additional official language of Karnataka in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

The decision was taken during the first Karnataka Cabinet meeting held in Mangaluru outside Bengaluru, chaired by Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar.

The decision fulfils a long-standing demand from the coastal region for official recognition of Tulu.

D. K. Shivakumar said the decision recognised the linguistic and cultural importance of Tulu among the people of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.

The Chief Minister recalled the efforts of former minister Ramanath Rai, U. T. Khader, Puttur Member of the Legislative Assembly Ashok Kumar Rai and other elected representatives in pursuing the demand for recognition of Tulu.

The Karnataka Cabinet also approved projects worth ₹32,611 crore, including the Coastal-Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy 2026 and a 150-acre fisheries park.

Around ₹16,000 crore of the approved amount will be utilised for rural roads, rural development and infrastructure, while the remaining funds will cover various projects in the coastal districts.

The Coastal-Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy 2026 aims to promote tourism in the coastal and Malnad regions by providing greater support and incentives to investors.

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Djibouti became the 72nd country and 8th African nation to sign the Artemis Accords on 14 September 2026 at NASA Headquarters, Washington, USA.

Mohamed Siad Douale, Djibouti’s Ambassador to the United States, signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of Djibouti.

The signing ceremony was hosted by Matt Anderson, NASA Deputy Administrator, and attended by Frank Garcia, U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.

The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by NASA, the U.S. State Department and seven founding nations to promote peaceful, transparent and coordinated space exploration.

Detailed Explanation:

Djibouti became the 72nd country and 8th African nation to sign the Artemis Accords on 14 September 2026 at NASA Headquarters, Washington, USA.

Mohamed Siad Douale, Djibouti’s Ambassador to the United States, signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of Djibouti.

The signing ceremony was hosted by Matt Anderson, NASA Deputy Administrator, and attended by Frank Garcia, U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.

The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by NASA, the U.S. State Department and seven founding nations to promote peaceful, transparent and coordinated space exploration.

The Accords provide principles for the exploration of the Moon, Mars and beyond, with emphasis on transparency, safety and international coordination.

The Artemis framework promotes peaceful exploration, assistance to people in need, access to scientific data, non-interference in space activities, and preservation of historically significant lunar sites and artefacts.

Djibouti’s national space programme was launched in 2020 and is managed by the Centre for Studies and Research of Djibouti under the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

Djibouti launched its first satellites, Djibouti 1A and Djibouti 1B, in 2023 and 2024, respectively.

 

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Central Government appointed Shri Narayan Dewasi and Shri Swaroop Singh Banjara as Members of the Governing Body of the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC).

The appointments were made by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

The tenure of both members is three years from the date of joining or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Government appointed Shri Narayan Dewasi and Shri Swaroop Singh Banjara as Members of the Governing Body of the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC).

The appointments were made by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

The tenure of both members is three years from the date of joining or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Shri Swaroop Singh Banjara has assumed charge as a Member of the Governing Body and expressed his commitment to the welfare and betterment of DNT Communities.

Shri Swaroop Singh Banjara stated that he would work with dedication towards fulfilling the objectives of the Board and addressing the needs and aspirations of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the tenure of Inderjit Camotra as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Unity Small Finance Bank by six months, up to 4 February 2027.

The extension was granted as Unity Small Finance Bank was awaiting RBI regulatory approval for the appointment of his successor.

The bank had submitted the names of candidates for the next MD & CEO to the RBI around the end of July 2026, with the appointment subject to prior approval of the RBI.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the tenure of Inderjit Camotra as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Unity Small Finance Bank by six months, up to 4 February 2027.

The extension was granted as Unity Small Finance Bank was awaiting RBI regulatory approval for the appointment of his successor.

The bank had submitted the names of candidates for the next MD & CEO to the RBI around the end of July 2026, with the appointment subject to prior approval of the RBI.

Inderjit Camotra has been associated with Unity Small Finance Bank since its inception and was initially appointed Interim CEO when the bank began operations on 1 November 2021 after receiving final RBI approval.

In August 2024, the RBI approved Camotra’s reappointment as MD & CEO for another two-year term.

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurated India’s 51st state-of-the-art Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) at Sambalpur, Odisha, on 17 September 2026.

The Sambalpur DWR was inaugurated in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and will strengthen weather observation, forecasting and early-warning capabilities in Western Odisha and adjoining regions.

The new radar will provide improved meteorological information for Southern Jharkhand, Northern Chhattisgarh, North Andhra Pradesh and parts of West Bengal.

With the Sambalpur installation, Odisha now has 3 Doppler Weather Radars at Sambalpur, Gopalpur and Paradip, while India’s national DWR network has reached 51 radars.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurated India’s 51st state-of-the-art Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) at Sambalpur, Odisha, on 17 September 2026.

The Sambalpur DWR was inaugurated in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and will strengthen weather observation, forecasting and early-warning capabilities in Western Odisha and adjoining regions.

The new radar will provide improved meteorological information for Southern Jharkhand, Northern Chhattisgarh, North Andhra Pradesh and parts of West Bengal.

With the Sambalpur installation, Odisha now has 3 Doppler Weather Radars at Sambalpur, Gopalpur and Paradip, while India’s national DWR network has reached 51 radars.

India had only 14 Doppler Weather Radars in 2014, but the network has expanded to 51 in 2026, reflecting a major expansion of the country’s weather observation infrastructure.

Around 40 additional Doppler Weather Radars are planned under Mission Mausam, which is expected to increase India’s total DWR network to about 81 radars.

Additional DWRs are planned at Balasore, Puri and Bhubaneswar in Odisha to further strengthen regional weather monitoring.

Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) is a remote-sensing instrument that uses microwave/radio-wave pulses and the Doppler effect to detect the type, intensity and movement of precipitation particles and winds.

 

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Coal India Limited (CIL) has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, CIL Global Pte. Ltd., in Singapore to pursue overseas opportunities in critical minerals and diversify beyond its traditional coal business.

CIL Global Pte. Ltd. was incorporated in Singapore and is classified as a mining company.

The Singapore subsidiary is 100% owned by Coal India Limited, making it a wholly owned subsidiary of CIL.

Detailed Explanation:

Coal India Limited (CIL) has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, CIL Global Pte. Ltd., in Singapore to pursue overseas opportunities in critical minerals and diversify beyond its traditional coal business.

CIL Global Pte. Ltd. was incorporated in Singapore and is classified as a mining company.

The Singapore subsidiary is 100% owned by Coal India Limited, making it a wholly owned subsidiary of CIL.

CIL subscribed to 500,000 shares at S$1 per share, resulting in an initial equity investment of S$500,000 in CIL Global Pte. Ltd.

The key objective of the Singapore subsidiary is to explore and develop overseas opportunities for critical mineral asset acquisition, manage overseas investments, and provide structural flexibility for future acquisitions.

CIL’s overseas expansion is aimed at diversifying its business beyond coal and strengthening its presence in the critical minerals sector.

The move follows CIL’s earlier plan to establish subsidiaries in Singapore and Chile during the current financial year to pursue overseas opportunities in critical minerals and coking coal.

21) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of three professional cricket franchises—Rajasthan Royals (India), Paarl Royals (South Africa), and Barbados Royals (Barbados)—by Westview Cricket Limited and Poonawalla Sports and Fitness Private Limited.

Westview Cricket Limited is a UK-registered company owned by the Lakshmi Mittal family.

Poonawalla Sports and Fitness Private Limited is an Indian private company wholly owned by Adar Cyrus Poonawalla.

The three cricket franchises are held through EM Sporting Holdings Limited (EMSH), a Mauritius-based private company.

Detailed Explanation:

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of three professional cricket franchises—Rajasthan Royals (India), Paarl Royals (South Africa), and Barbados Royals (Barbados)—by Westview Cricket Limited and Poonawalla Sports and Fitness Private Limited.

Westview Cricket Limited is a UK-registered company owned by the Lakshmi Mittal family.

Poonawalla Sports and Fitness Private Limited is an Indian private company wholly owned by Adar Cyrus Poonawalla.

The three cricket franchises are held through EM Sporting Holdings Limited (EMSH), a Mauritius-based private company.

EM Sporting Holdings Limited (EMSH) is the holding company of Royal Multisport Private Limited (RMPL), Paarl Royals Ltd., and Barbados Royals Ltd.

Royal Multisport Private Limited (RMPL) owns and operates the Rajasthan Royals franchise, which participates in the Indian Premier League (IPL) organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The acquisition creates a cross-border cricket franchise structure spanning three major T20 cricket leagues—the IPL in India, SA20 in South Africa, and Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in Barbados.

22) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Abhishek Sharma smashed a record-breaking 108 runs off 34 balls against Afghanistan in the third T20 International in Delhi, helping India complete a 3–0 series whitewash.

Abhishek scored his century in just 30 balls, becoming the fastest T20 International centurion for India and the third-fastest overall in T20 International cricket.

His century was also the fastest T20 International hundred against a Full Member team.

Detailed Explanation:

Abhishek Sharma smashed a record-breaking 108 runs off 34 balls against Afghanistan in the third T20 International in Delhi, helping India complete a 3–0 series whitewash.

Abhishek scored his century in just 30 balls, becoming the fastest T20 International centurion for India and the third-fastest overall in T20 International cricket.

His century was also the fastest T20 International hundred against a Full Member team.

Abhishek reached his half-century in 16 balls, making it the joint fourth-fastest T20 International fifty for India. He already holds India’s record for the second-fastest fifty, scored in 14 balls against New Zealand in January 2026.

He hit 11 sixes and 9 fours in his 108-run innings, with the 11 sixes being the second-most by an Indian men’s batter in a T20 International innings.

Abhishek became the first batter to record as many T20 International centuries as he has in both 30 balls or fewer and 40 balls or fewer.

Sanju Samson scored his second consecutive half-century and joined Abhishek in India's record 100-run powerplay, the highest powerplay score by India in a T20 International.

23) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

15-year-old Indian shooter Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar won the gold medal in the men’s trap event at the ISSF Junior World Cup Shotgun 2026 in Porpetto, Italy.

Yugan scored 27 out of 30 targets in the eight-shooter final and defeated Italy’s Francesco Tanfoglio by one target to secure India’s first medal at the Porpetto competition.

Yugan qualified for the final in sixth position with a score of 114/125 and entered the medal round after winning a shoot-off.

Detailed Explanation:

15-year-old Indian shooter Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar won the gold medal in the men’s trap event at the ISSF Junior World Cup Shotgun 2026 in Porpetto, Italy.

Yugan scored 27 out of 30 targets in the eight-shooter final and defeated Italy’s Francesco Tanfoglio by one target to secure India’s first medal at the Porpetto competition.

Yugan qualified for the final in sixth position with a score of 114/125 and entered the medal round after winning a shoot-off.

Other Indian shooters in the men’s trap qualification were Arjun (12th) and Vinay Pratap Singh Chandrawat (13th), both scoring 112/125, while Udhav Singh Rathore finished 16th with 111/125.

In the women’s trap event, junior Asian champion Sabeera Haris was the only Indian shooter to qualify for the final.

Sabeera qualified in sixth position with 108/125 after a shoot-off but finished sixth in the final, scoring 9/15 targets.

 

24) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Asian Games 2026 officially began with the Opening Ceremony on 19 September 2026 at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Manu Bhaker, a two-time Olympic medallist in shooting, and Pawan Sehrawat, an Indian kabaddi player, were named India’s flagbearers for the Parade of Nations.

Tajinderpal Singh Toor, a two-time defending Asian Games champion in shot put, was initially selected as one of India’s flagbearers but was replaced as he did not have the required ceremonial kit with him.

Detailed Explanation:

The Asian Games 2026 officially began with the Opening Ceremony on 19 September 2026 at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Manu Bhaker, a two-time Olympic medallist in shooting, and Pawan Sehrawat, an Indian kabaddi player, were named India’s flagbearers for the Parade of Nations.

Tajinderpal Singh Toor, a two-time defending Asian Games champion in shot put, was initially selected as one of India’s flagbearers but was replaced as he did not have the required ceremonial kit with him.

India’s medal campaign had already begun in teqball, which made its Asian Games debut at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

Indian teqball player Quimcy Dsouza, ranked World No. 24, advanced to the women’s singles semi-finals.

Dsouza defeated Japan’s World No. 7 Yuina Sakamoto 2–1 in her Group A match before defeating Cambodia’s DY Koemyean 2–0.

With two victories in Group A, Dsouza advanced to the knockout stage and received a bye in the quarter-finals.

Dsouza was scheduled to face Indonesia’s Sumaya in the women’s singles semi-final at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center.

Even if Dsouza lost the semi-final, she would remain in medal contention through the bronze medal match.

25) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

World Bamboo Day is observed annually on 18 September to promote awareness about bamboo and its importance as a sustainable natural resource.

Bamboo is an evergreen plant belonging to the Poaceae (grass) family and is known for its strength, versatility and rapid growth.

Bamboo is considered the fastest-growing woody plant in the world.

India is the world’s second-largest bamboo-growing country and has around 136 species of bamboo.

Detailed Explanation:

World Bamboo Day is observed annually on 18 September to promote awareness about bamboo and its importance as a sustainable natural resource.

Bamboo is an evergreen plant belonging to the Poaceae (grass) family and is known for its strength, versatility and rapid growth.

Bamboo is considered the fastest-growing woody plant in the world.

India is the world’s second-largest bamboo-growing country and has around 136 species of bamboo.

World Bamboo Day was officially recognized in 2009 by the World Bamboo Organization.

The day was founded by Kamesh Salam, former President of the World Bamboo Organization, which is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium.

The 8th World Bamboo Congress was held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 18 September 2009.