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1) Which entities raised a combined ₹1,000 crore through India’s first tokenised bond issuances enabled on the NSE Electronic Bidding Platform (NSE EBP) under the SEBI Regulatory Sandbox Framework, 2020?

(a) REC Limited and Larsen & Toubro

(b) Power Finance Corporation and Tata Motors

(c) REC Limited and Reliance Industries

(d) Larsen & Toubro and HDFC Bank

(e) NTPC Limited and Infosys

2) Which digital data is State Bank of India (SBI) developing a lending solution to use as a proxy for sales to provide loans to small businesses without GST registration?

(a) Aadhaar transaction data

(b) UPI transaction data

(c) GST invoice data

(d) Credit card transaction data

(e) Income tax return data

3) Which bank mobilised $8 billion through Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits under the RBI’s special concessional swap scheme?

(a) ICICI Bank

(b) RBL Bank

(c) Bank of Baroda

(d) IDFC First Bank

(e) State Bank of India

 

4) Which consumer credit platform partnered with Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) to launch a co-branded RuPay credit card targeting UPI-active customers and first-time credit users?

(a) Credilio Financial Technologies (novio)

(b) PhonePe

(c) CRED

(d) BharatPe

(e) Paytm

 

5) According to SEBI’s annual report, what was the record net SIP inflow in FY26 (2025–26)?

(a) ₹1.3 trillion

(b) ₹1.5 trillion

(c) ₹2 trillion

(d) ₹3.5 trillion

(e) ₹4 trillion

 

6) Consider the following statements regarding the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026:

1. The amendment was notified by the Ministry of External Affairs on 15 September 2026.
2. An ordinary 36-page passport issued to a child below 15 years of age will be valid for five years from the date of issue or until the child attains 18 years of age, whichever is earlier.
3. The amendment revises Rule 8 of the Passports Rules, 1980, relating to passport application fees.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

 

7) Where were the world’s highest-altitude twin flower fields inaugurated on Sewa Diwas (September 17), 2026?

(a) Kargil

(b) Leh

(c) Srinagar

(d) Manali

(e) Shimla

 

8) Which country ranked 1st among 41 global markets in the Global Business Climate Survey 2026 conducted by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India?

(a) India

(b) Sweden

(c) Singapore

(d) Germany

(e) United Arab Emirates

9) Where is Asia’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), involving an investment of approximately ₹5,500 crore, proposed to be established?

(a) Indore, Madhya Pradesh

(b) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

(c) Bengaluru, Karnataka

(d) Hyderabad, Telangana

(e) Noida, Uttar Pradesh

 

10) What is the theme of the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States and Union Territories?

(a) Drug-Free India, Strong India

(b) Collective Action Against Drugs

(c) Together for a Drug-Free Future

(d) Nasha Mukt Bharat, Viksit Bharat

(e) United Resolve, Shared Responsibility

 

11) Which company will partner with the Government of Haryana as the Anchor Industry Partner for the Kurukshetra ITI Cluster under the PM-SETU Scheme?

(a) Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited

(b) Tata Consultancy Services

(c) Larsen & Toubro

(d) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

(e) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

12) Who received the Founder Suresh Kalmadi Pune Festival Lifetime Achievement Award at the 38th Pune Festival?

(a) Hema Malini

(b) Sushilkumar Shinde

(c) Mohan Joshi

(d) Ashish Shelar

(e) Chandrakant Patil

13) Where was the 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities held on 17 September 2026?

(a) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

(b) Tashkent, Uzbekistan

(c) Astana, Kazakhstan

(d) Dushanbe, Tajikistan

(e) Beijing, China

 

14) Under which Article of the Constitution of India were the 14 Judicial Officers appointed as Judges and Additional Judges of various High Courts?

(a) Article 214

(b) Article 216

(c) Article 217(1)

(d) Article 220

(e) Article 222

15) Who was reappointed as a Whole-Time Member (WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) beyond 19 September 2026?

(a) Madhabi Puri Buch

(b) Kamlesh Chandra Varshney

(c) Tuhin Kanta Pandey

(d) Ashish Kumar Chauhan

(e) Shaktikanta Das

 

16) Which film has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2027 in the Best International Feature Film category?

(a) Gondhal

(b) Homebound

(c) Kantara

(d) Laapataa Ladies Kantara

(e) Chhaava80

17) Which film was India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category?

(a) Gondhal

(b) Homebound

(c) Laapataa Ladies

(d) Chhaava

(e) Kantara

18) Where was the NIELIT-Infineon Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Semiconductor Manufacturing inaugurated?

(a) Bengaluru, Karnataka

(b) Hyderabad, Telangana

(c) Ahmedabad, Gujarat

(d) Noida, Uttar Pradesh

(e) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

19) Who became the most-capped player in the history of Indian women’s hockey by surpassing Vandana Katariya’s record of 320 senior international appearances?

(a) Salima Tete

(b) Rani Rampal

(c) Lalremsiami

(d) Deep Grace Ekka

(e) Savita Punia

20) Which company handed over 2 LCA Tejas FOC Twin-Seater Trainers, 3 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft and 4 Dhruv NG helicopters on 18 September 2026?

(a) Bharat Electronics Limited

(b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

(c) Bharat Dynamics Limited

(d) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

(e) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

21) Where was the Steel Cutting Ceremony of the second ship of the Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) Project held on 17 September 2026?

(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai

(b) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata

(c) Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi

(d) Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam

(e) Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa


22) Which ministries, along with senior officers from the three Services, participated in the Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme 2026?

(a) Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

(b) Ministry of Defence (MoD), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

(c) Ministry of Defence (MoD), Ministry of Finance (MoF), and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

(d) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and Ministry of Defence (MoD)

(e) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), and Ministry of Finance (MoF)

 

23) Which Egyptian naval ship escorted INS Trishul upon its arrival at Alexandria Harbour during its port call in September 2026?

(a) ENS Bernees

(b) ENS Al Qadeer

(c) ENS Gamal Abdel Nasser

(d) ENS Anwar El Sadat

(e) ENS Alexandria

 

24) Where was the Keel Laying Ceremony of the first ship of the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) Project held on 18 September 2026?

(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai

(b) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata

(c) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi

(d) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam

(e) Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa

25) What is the approximate crop-cycle duration enabled by the SpeedSeed technology used at the SPROUT (SpeedSeed Phenotyping and Resource Optimization for Unified Trait Analysis) facility?

(a) 40 days

(b) 30 days

(c) 50 days

(d) 60 days

(e) 90 days

 

26) Recently, E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan, who recently passed away at the age of 78, was associated with which political party?

(a) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

(b) Indian National Congress (INC)

(c) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)

(d) All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)

(e) Communist Party of India (CPI)

 

27) On which day is International Red Panda Day (IRPD) observed annually?

(a) First Saturday of September

(b) Second Saturday of September

(c) Fourth Saturday of September

(d) Third Saturday of September

(e) Last Sunday of September

28) When is International Talk Like a Pirate Day celebrated every year?

(a) 17 September

(b) 18 September

(c) 19 September

(d) 20 September

(e) 21 September

29) Who is the current MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda?

(a) Debadatta Chand

(b) Ashwini Kumar

(c) Sanjay Malhotra

(d) Shyam Srinivasan

(e) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty

30) Who is the current MD & CEO of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)?

(a) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty

(b) Debadatta Chand

(c) Ashwini Kumar

(d) Ajay Kumar Srivastava

(e) Vinod Kumar

Answers:

1) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) enabled India’s first tokenised bond issuances worth ₹1,000 crore on its Electronic Bidding Platform (NSE EBP).

The tokenised bond issuances were conducted under the SEBI Regulatory Sandbox Framework, 2020.

The technology was formally launched by Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of RBI, and Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of SEBI, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

REC Limited and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) raised a combined ₹1,000 crore, with ₹500 crore each, under the SEBI Regulatory Sandbox framework.

REC Limited had a base issue size of ₹100 crore with a greenshoe option of ₹400 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) enabled India’s first tokenised bond issuances worth ₹1,000 crore on its Electronic Bidding Platform (NSE EBP).

The tokenised bond issuances were conducted under the SEBI Regulatory Sandbox Framework, 2020.

The technology was formally launched by Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of RBI, and Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of SEBI, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

REC Limited and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) raised a combined ₹1,000 crore, with ₹500 crore each, under the SEBI Regulatory Sandbox framework.

REC Limited had a base issue size of ₹100 crore with a greenshoe option of ₹400 crore.

REC’s tokenised bond issue received an overall subscription of 7.9 times the base issue and accepted ₹500 crore at a 7.30% coupon rate.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) also completed a ₹500 crore tokenised corporate bond issuance, marking private-sector adoption of tokenisation technology.

The tokenised bond issuances use Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to digitally represent and manage securities.

DLT-based tokenisation enables atomic settlement, greater transparency, and improved operational efficiency across the securities lifecycle.

 

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) is developing a lending solution using UPI transaction data as a proxy for sales to provide loans to small businesses without GST registration.

The initiative was highlighted by Ashwini Kumar Tewari, Managing Director, SBI, at the Global Fintech Fest.

SBI already provides business loans in about 10 minutes to customers having GST registration, PAN and other required data.

SBI has disbursed around ₹1 trillion (₹1 lakh crore) through such automated business loans over the past one-and-a-half years.

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) is developing a lending solution using UPI transaction data as a proxy for sales to provide loans to small businesses without GST registration.

The initiative was highlighted by Ashwini Kumar Tewari, Managing Director, SBI, at the Global Fintech Fest.

SBI already provides business loans in about 10 minutes to customers having GST registration, PAN and other required data.

SBI has disbursed around ₹1 trillion (₹1 lakh crore) through such automated business loans over the past one-and-a-half years.

The new challenge is to extend automated lending to businesses outside the GST system by using UPI transaction data and other payment behaviour, subject to customer consent.

UPI transaction data can provide a digital trail of sales activity, helping lenders assess the creditworthiness of small businesses without GST registration.

Wallets were also suggested as a potential way to reduce pressure on banking infrastructure, with transactions of up to ₹100 potentially being handled through wallets.

 

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bank of Baroda (BoB) mobilised $8 billion through Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits under the RBI’s special concessional swap scheme.

BoB’s $8 billion mobilisation exceeded its initial target of $4–5 billion.

The special concessional swap scheme was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in June to boost foreign currency inflows amid pressure on the Indian rupee.

Detailed Explanation:

Bank of Baroda (BoB) mobilised $8 billion through Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits under the RBI’s special concessional swap scheme.

BoB’s $8 billion mobilisation exceeded its initial target of $4–5 billion.

The special concessional swap scheme was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in June to boost foreign currency inflows amid pressure on the Indian rupee.

The RBI initially made the special FCNR(B) facility available until the end of September, but later shortened the window by one month due to the strong response.

When the window closed on 31 August, banks had collectively mobilised $127.2 billion through FCNR(B) deposits.

Among banks that announced their mobilisation figures, ICICI Bank raised $17.9 billion, while RBL Bank and IDFC First Bank mobilised $3.4 billion and $3.6 billion, respectively.

4) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

novio, a consumer credit platform operated by Credilio Financial Technologies, has partnered with Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) to launch a co-branded RuPay credit card.

The co-branded card primarily targets UPI-active customers and first-time credit users, aiming to expand access to formal credit beyond traditional credit-card users.

The card offers instant digital onboarding and an FD-backed credit facility, helping customers with limited or no formal credit history access a credit card.

The co-branded credit card will be available in two variants — RuPay Select and RuPay Platinum.

Detailed Explanation:

novio, a consumer credit platform operated by Credilio Financial Technologies, has partnered with Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) to launch a co-branded RuPay credit card.

The co-branded card primarily targets UPI-active customers and first-time credit users, aiming to expand access to formal credit beyond traditional credit-card users.

The card offers instant digital onboarding and an FD-backed credit facility, helping customers with limited or no formal credit history access a credit card.

The co-branded credit card will be available in two variants — RuPay Select and RuPay Platinum.

The card was unveiled by Joydeep Dutta Roy, Executive Director of Indian Overseas Bank, and Aditya Gupta, Founder & CEO of novio, at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 at the NPCI Pavilion.

The partnership is part of novio’s broader expansion strategy following its recent ₹100-crore Series A funding round.

 

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Net systematic investment plan (SIP) inflow surged to a record ₹2 trillion in FY26 (2025–26) despite a rise in SIP account closures amid equity market turbulence, according to SEBI’s annual report.

In FY26, net SIP inflow accounted for 56% of gross SIP investments of ₹3.5 trillion, marking the highest share in at least three years.

In FY25, net SIP inflow accounted for 54% of gross SIP investments.

Net SIP inflow is calculated by subtracting redemptions from gross SIP investments.

Detailed Explanation:

Net systematic investment plan (SIP) inflow surged to a record ₹2 trillion in FY26 (2025–26) despite a rise in SIP account closures amid equity market turbulence, according to SEBI’s annual report.

In FY26, net SIP inflow accounted for 56% of gross SIP investments of ₹3.5 trillion, marking the highest share in at least three years.

In FY25, net SIP inflow accounted for 54% of gross SIP investments.

Net SIP inflow is calculated by subtracting redemptions from gross SIP investments.

The monthly SIP inflow figures released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) represent gross SIP investments.

The strong net SIP inflow indicates that although SIP account closures increased, they did not result in a sharp increase in redemptions.

SIP redemptions/outflow in FY26 were estimated at ₹1.5 trillion, compared with ₹1.3 trillion in FY25.

SIP redemptions increased by 15% in FY26, but this was the slowest growth in the last three years.

 

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Passports Rules, 1980.

Under the new rules, an ordinary 36-page passport issued to a child below 15 years of age will be valid for five years from the date of issue or until the child attains 18 years of age, whichever is earlier.

The amendment also revises Rule 8, which deals with passport application fees.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Passports Rules, 1980.

The amendment was notified on 15 September 2026 and published in the Gazette of India.

The amendment modifies Rule 12(1A) of the Passports Rules, 1980, relating to the validity of ordinary passports issued to children.

Under the new rules, an ordinary 36-page passport issued to a child below 15 years of age will be valid for five years from the date of issue or until the child attains 18 years of age, whichever is earlier.

The revised validity provision came into force from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

The amendment also revises Rule 8, which deals with passport application fees.

Fees payable for different categories of passport applications will be as specified in Schedule IV of the amended rules.

The changes follow the Ministry of External Affairs' revision of passport-related service charges from 1 July 2026.

The revised charges cover fresh passport applications, passport renewals, Tatkaal services, replacement of lost or damaged passports, Police Clearance Certificates and other passport-related services.

The fee for a 36-page fresh or reissue passport for minors under the normal category has increased from ₹1,000 to ₹1,750.

The fee for a 36-page fresh or reissue passport under the Tatkaal category has increased from ₹3,000 to ₹4,250.

A 10% discount on fresh passport applications continues to be available for children below 8 years of age and senior citizens above 60 years of age.

The 10% discount does not apply to passport reissue applications.

 

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

On Sewa Diwas (September 17), Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated and dedicated the world’s highest-altitude twin flower fields in Leh to the people.

The twin flower fields are located at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh, at an altitude of 10,600 feet.

The fields were inaugurated to mark the 76th birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Detailed Explanation:

On Sewa Diwas (September 17), Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated and dedicated the world’s highest-altitude twin flower fields in Leh to the people.

The twin flower fields are located at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh, at an altitude of 10,600 feet.

The fields were inaugurated to mark the 76th birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The two flower fields are not only the world’s highest-altitude flower fields, but are also described as the highest and largest flower fields in India.

The flower fields cover 40 acres and contain more than 25 lakh high-value flowers, including 24 lakh Lilium and 1 lakh Gladiolus.

The project is the first experiment of this size and nature at high altitude in Leh, and its successful implementation has created scope for replicating the model in other parts of Ladakh.

The initiative aims to promote agricultural diversification, farmer empowerment and alternative livelihood opportunities through commercial floriculture.

The Choglamsar flower field was developed in a record time of two months. Plantation began on 16 July 2026, while the first blooms appeared in the first week of September 2026.

At the Stakna flower field, plantation of nearly 14 lakh Lilium began in August 2026, with the first bloom expected around the end of October 2026.

Lilium is sold at around ₹60–70 per stick in wholesale markets, while retail prices are higher.

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India has ranked 1st among 41 global markets in the Global Business Climate Survey 2026, conducted by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India.

The survey provides insights into Swedish companies’ perspectives on doing business across international markets and compares economic performance, business outlook and operating conditions.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal shared the survey findings, highlighting India’s business climate amid a challenging global economic environment.

Detailed Explanation:

India has ranked 1st among 41 global markets in the Global Business Climate Survey 2026, conducted by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India.

The survey provides insights into Swedish companies’ perspectives on doing business across international markets and compares economic performance, business outlook and operating conditions.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal shared the survey findings, highlighting India’s business climate amid a challenging global economic environment.

The 2026 edition covers 41 markets and provides a comparative assessment of business conditions relevant to Swedish companies operating internationally.

The survey examines both challenges faced by companies and opportunities for companies considering entry into new markets or expansion of existing operations.

The survey findings indicate continued positive sentiment among Swedish companies operating in India.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Gwalior is set to emerge as a major telecom manufacturing hub with the establishment of Asia’s 1st Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), involving an investment of approximately ₹5,500 crore and expected to generate more than 18,000 direct employment opportunities, according to the Ministry of Communications.

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia inspected the site identified for the proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Counter Magnet City (SADA) in Gwalior, along with the Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, and other senior officials.

Scindia stated the project is not about setting up a single industrial unit but about creating a complete industrial ecosystem comprising 24–25 telecom manufacturing units in Gwalior.

Around 170 acres of land has been identified for the 1st phase of the proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone, including more than 90 acres in SADA and over 70 acres in the Information Technology Park, according to the Ministry of Communications.

Detailed Explanation:

Gwalior is set to emerge as a major telecom manufacturing hub with the establishment of Asia’s 1st Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), involving an investment of approximately ₹5,500 crore and expected to generate more than 18,000 direct employment opportunities, according to the Ministry of Communications.

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia inspected the site identified for the proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Counter Magnet City (SADA) in Gwalior, along with the Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, and other senior officials.

Scindia stated the project is not about setting up a single industrial unit but about creating a complete industrial ecosystem comprising 24–25 telecom manufacturing units in Gwalior.

Around 170 acres of land has been identified for the 1st phase of the proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone, including more than 90 acres in SADA and over 70 acres in the Information Technology Park, according to the Ministry of Communications.

Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Counter Magnet City (SADA) was originally established as a Counter Magnet City with the objective of developing Gwalior as a new industrial centre and a counter-magnet to Delhi.

The proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone seeks to build on this vision by establishing a dedicated telecom manufacturing ecosystem in the city.

The Department of Telecommunications and the Madhya Pradesh Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in July 2026 for establishing the Telecom Manufacturing Zone.

This was followed by investor roadshows in Delhi and Mumbai in August 2026, led by Jyotiraditya Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

The Delhi roadshow attracted investment commitments of approximately ₹3,500 crore, with the potential to generate around 14,000 employment opportunities, while the Mumbai roadshow attracted commitments of approximately ₹2,000 crore, with around 4,000 employment opportunities, according to the Ministry of Communications.

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will inaugurate the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States and Union Territories in New Delhi.

On the occasion, Amit Shah will release Television Commercials (TVCs) to spread awareness against drugs and lay the foundation stones for new complexes of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zones in Lucknow and Dehradun.

The conference is based on the theme “United Resolve, Shared Responsibility”.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will inaugurate the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States and Union Territories in New Delhi.

On the occasion, Amit Shah will release Television Commercials (TVCs) to spread awareness against drugs and lay the foundation stones for new complexes of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zones in Lucknow and Dehradun.

The best-performing Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) among the States and Union Territories will also be felicitated during the event.

The revamped Narcotics Control Bureau website will also be launched during the event.

The two-day conference, organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau, will be attended by the Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces from 36 States and Union Territories, along with representatives from other concerned government departments and stakeholders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the goal of “Viksit Bharat” by 2047, and the source states that achieving this vision is not possible without building a drug-free India.

The conference will serve as a platform to safeguard future generations from the menace of drugs.

The conference is based on the theme “United Resolve, Shared Responsibility”.

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has approved a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) worth ₹320 crore for the Kurukshetra Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Cluster in Haryana under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) Scheme.

Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited will partner with the Government of Haryana as the Anchor Industry Partner for the Kurukshetra ITI Cluster.

With this approval, the cumulative investment sanctioned under PM-SETU has increased to ₹2,491 crore across 10 ITI clusters, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to transforming Industrial Training Institutes into industry-led, future-ready centres of excellence aligned with evolving workforce requirements.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has approved a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) worth ₹320 crore for the Kurukshetra Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Cluster in Haryana under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) Scheme.

Jindal Naveen Avsar Limited will partner with the Government of Haryana as the Anchor Industry Partner for the Kurukshetra ITI Cluster.

With this approval, the cumulative investment sanctioned under PM-SETU has increased to ₹2,491 crore across 10 ITI clusters, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to transforming Industrial Training Institutes into industry-led, future-ready centres of excellence aligned with evolving workforce requirements.

The approval marks another significant step towards strengthening the industry-led transformation of Government Industrial Training Institutes and creating a more demand-driven vocational training ecosystem.

Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, stated that the Kurukshetra ITI Cluster will be developed under the Hub-and-Spoke model envisaged under PM-SETU and will comprise 7 Government Industrial Training Institutes.

Government Industrial Training Institute, Kurukshetra will serve as the Hub ITI.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 38th Pune Festival at Shri Ganesh Kala Krida Rangmanch, Pune.

The Vice-President also paid tribute to Lokmanya Tilak, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule and Babasaheb B. R. Ambedkar.

The Vice-President also presented the Founder Suresh Kalmadi Pune Festival Lifetime Achievement Award to veteran actor Mohan Joshi.

Detailed Explanation:

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 38th Pune Festival at Shri Ganesh Kala Krida Rangmanch, Pune.

Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, Minister for Higher and Technical Education Chandrakant Patil, Minister for Cultural Affairs Ashish Shelar, Member of Parliament Hema Malini, Member of Parliament Medha Kulkarni and former Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde were among those present at the inauguration.

The Vice-President also paid tribute to Lokmanya Tilak, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule and Babasaheb B. R. Ambedkar.

The Vice-President also presented the Founder Suresh Kalmadi Pune Festival Lifetime Achievement Award to veteran actor Mohan Joshi.

 

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 17 September 2026.

The meeting reviewed economic and trade cooperation among SCO Member States and discussed measures to further deepen trade and economic cooperation.

Representation: India was represented by Shri Yashvir Singh, who highlighted the economic potential of the SCO and stressed intra-SCO trade, lower trade costs, resilient supply chains and enhanced connectivity.

India highlighted the three key pillars of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity, based on the vision articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the SCO Summit in Bishkek.

India stressed trade facilitation and digitalisation, including simplified customs procedures, paperless trade and electronic exchange of documents.

Detailed Explanation:

The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 17 September 2026.

The meeting reviewed economic and trade cooperation among SCO Member States and discussed measures to further deepen trade and economic cooperation.

Representation: India was represented by Shri Yashvir Singh, who highlighted the economic potential of the SCO and stressed intra-SCO trade, lower trade costs, resilient supply chains and enhanced connectivity.

India highlighted the three key pillars of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity, based on the vision articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the SCO Summit in Bishkek.

India stressed trade facilitation and digitalisation, including simplified customs procedures, paperless trade and electronic exchange of documents.

India called for stronger cooperation in agriculture, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and electronics to strengthen supply chains.

India highlighted cooperation in energy security, renewable energy and green hydrogen.

India emphasised digital payments, cross-border payments and accessible trade finance to support MSMEs and start-ups in regional and global trade.

India called for greater participation of SCO economies in global value chains and reaffirmed support for an open, inclusive and rules-based multilateral trading system, with the WTO at its core.

The award recognised Mohan Joshi’s distinguished contribution to Indian cinema and the performing arts.

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

President Droupadi Murmu appointed 14 Judicial Officers as Judges and Additional Judges of the Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Jharkhand, and Karnataka High Courts.

The appointments were made under the Constitution of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI).

The appointments were made by the President under Article 217(1) of the Constitution.

The appointed Judicial Officers were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on 10 September 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

President Droupadi Murmu appointed 14 Judicial Officers as Judges and Additional Judges of the Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Jharkhand, and Karnataka High Courts.

The appointments were made under the Constitution of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI).

The appointments were made by the President under Article 217(1) of the Constitution.

The appointed Judicial Officers were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on 10 September 2026.

Delhi High Court: Nivedita Anil Sharma and Nisha Sahay Saxena were appointed as Judges.

Delhi High Court – Additional Judges: Sanjay Sharma, Bharat Parashar, Dr. Aditi Choudhary, Dinesh Bhatt, and Arun Bhardwaj were appointed as Additional Judges.

Dr. Aditi Choudhary was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court from the date she assumed charge until 23 April 2028.

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: Yash Paul Bourney was appointed as a Judge.

Jharkhand High Court: Manoj Prasad, Akhil Kumar, and Ram Sharma were appointed as Judges.

15) Answer: B

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the reappointment of Kamlesh Chandra Varshney as a Whole-Time Member (WTM) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) beyond 19 September 2026.

As per the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) order dated 15 September 2026, Varshney will continue as SEBI WTM until he attains the age of 65 years on 4 August 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Kamlesh Chandra Varshney is a 1990-batch Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) officer.

Before joining SEBI, he served as Joint Secretary, Tax Policy and Legislation, in the Department of Revenue (DoR), Ministry of Finance (MoF).

16) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Gondhal, a Marathi thriller directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2027 in the Best International Feature Film category.

The selection was announced by the Film Federation of India.

Gondhal was chosen from 33 submitted films, including films in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam, Konyak and Nepali, along with one silent film.

The film’s director Santosh Davakhar had earlier won the Silver Peacock Award at the International Film Festival of India 2025.

The jury panel included P. Sheshadri, Vijay Patkar, Hutu Kanodia, Shanti Kumar, Sandeep Parashar, Sanjay Patil, Sabu Joseph, Anil Thomas, Vivek Vaswani, Bijon Dasgupta, Haasan Vasan and Tannishtha Chatterjee.

Gondhal is based on Maharashtra’s traditional Gondhal ritual and folk-performance tradition and combines themes of relationships, desire, betrayal and deception with a thriller storyline.

The film stars Kishor Kadam, Ishita Deshmukh, Yogesh Sohoni, Nishad Bhoir and Anuj Prabhu, with music composed by veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja.

Gondhal also received recognition at the Bengaluru International Film Festival and Pune International Film Festival.

The film was released on 14 November 2025.

The 99th Academy Awards are scheduled to be held on 14 March 2027 at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.

India’s previous official entry was Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, which was selected for the Oscars 2026 but did not make the Oscars long list.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Gondhal, a Marathi thriller directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2027 in the Best International Feature Film category.

The selection was announced by the Film Federation of India.

India’s previous official entry was Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, which was selected for the Oscars 2026 but did not make the Oscars long list.

Detailed Explanation:

Gondhal, a Marathi thriller directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2027 in the Best International Feature Film category.

The selection was announced by the Film Federation of India.

Gondhal was chosen from 33 submitted films, including films in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam, Konyak and Nepali, along with one silent film.

The film’s director Santosh Davakhar had earlier won the Silver Peacock Award at the International Film Festival of India 2025.

Gondhal also received recognition at the Bengaluru International Film Festival and Pune International Film Festival.

The film was released on 14 November 2025.

The 99th Academy Awards are scheduled to be held on 14 March 2027 at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.

India’s previous official entry was Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, which was selected for the Oscars 2026 but did not make the Oscars long list.

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with Infineon Technologies, inaugurated the NIELIT-Infineon Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Semiconductor Manufacturing at NIELIT, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

The Centre of Excellence will establish a functional, industry-grade backend semiconductor manufacturing training line, supported by equipment provided by Infineon Technologies.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with Infineon Technologies, inaugurated the NIELIT-Infineon Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Semiconductor Manufacturing at NIELIT, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

The Centre of Excellence will establish a functional, industry-grade backend semiconductor manufacturing training line, supported by equipment provided by Infineon Technologies.

Infineon Technologies is supporting the Centre with 8 units of industry-grade semiconductor manufacturing equipment, covering key stages of the semiconductor backend manufacturing process:

2 ASM AD838 Die/Glue Bonders for mounting semiconductor dies onto leadframes or substrates.

2 SHINKAWA UTC1000 Wire Bonders for establishing electrical interconnections between semiconductor dies and package leads.

2 BESI FICO Moulding Machines for encapsulating and protecting semiconductor dies and wire bonds.

2 BESI FICO Trim-and-Form Machines for cutting, separating and shaping the leads of moulded semiconductor packages.

19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Goalkeeper Savita Punia after she became the most-capped player in the history of Indian women’s hockey and announced a cash reward of ₹10 lakh for the veteran player.

Savita surpassed former Indian striker Vandana Katariya’s record of 320 senior international appearances during India’s Pool B match against Indonesia at the ongoing Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

The 36-year-old Savita Punia, popularly known as “The Wall of India” for her shot-stopping abilities and performances in penalty shoot-outs, made her senior international debut in 2009.

Detailed Explanation:

Goalkeeper Savita Punia after she became the most-capped player in the history of Indian women’s hockey and announced a cash reward of ₹10 lakh for the veteran player.

Savita surpassed former Indian striker Vandana Katariya’s record of 320 senior international appearances during India’s Pool B match against Indonesia at the ongoing Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

The 36-year-old Savita Punia, popularly known as “The Wall of India” for her shot-stopping abilities and performances in penalty shoot-outs, made her senior international debut in 2009.

Since her debut, Savita has represented India at 3 Olympic Games and 2 Asian Games, besides competing at the Commonwealth Games, Asian Champions Trophy and FIH Pro League.

Savita also served as the long-time captain of the Indian women’s hockey team before Salima Tete took over as captain.

Savita reached her 300th international cap in February 2025 against the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League.

She became only the 2nd Indian woman after Vandana Katariya to reach the 300-cap milestone and the 2nd Indian goalkeeper after P. R. Sreejesh to achieve the feat.

 

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over 2 LCA Tejas Final Operational Clearance (FOC) Twin-Seater Trainers and 3 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), along with 4 Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) on 18 September 2026 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The handover ceremony was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu.

A contract for 16 LCA Tejas fighter aircraft and 4 twin-seater trainers in FOC configuration was placed between the IAF and HAL in 2010.

Detailed Explanation:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over 2 LCA Tejas Final Operational Clearance (FOC) Twin-Seater Trainers and 3 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), along with 4 Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) on 18 September 2026 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The handover ceremony was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu.

A contract for 16 LCA Tejas fighter aircraft and 4 twin-seater trainers in FOC configuration was placed between the IAF and HAL in 2010.

The 2 LCA FOC Twin-Seater Trainers handed over on 18 September 2026 are the final two aircraft under the FOC twin-seater contract.

The LCA Tejas Twin-Seater Trainer will support the IAF’s pilot training requirements and provide an indigenous training continuum from trainee pilots to frontline fighter operations.

The Tejas Twin-Seater retains the core systems and combat capability of the frontline Tejas fighter, allowing pilots to train on the aircraft they will eventually operate.

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Steel Cutting Ceremony of the second ship of the Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) Project was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, on 17 September 2026.

RAdm Kapil Mehta, Assistant Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, was the Chief Guest at the ceremony.

Senior officials from the Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) were also present at the ceremony.

The contract for construction of NGMVs was concluded with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in March 2023.

Detailed Explanation:

The Steel Cutting Ceremony of the second ship of the Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) Project was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, on 17 September 2026.

RAdm Kapil Mehta, Assistant Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, was the Chief Guest at the ceremony.

Senior officials from the Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) were also present at the ceremony.

The contract for construction of NGMVs was concluded with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in March 2023.

The NGMVs will be equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, which will significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy.

The NGMVs will contribute to developing the Indian Navy as a “Future Ready and Combat Ready Force”.

22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme 2026 was organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and conducted by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS).

The five-day programme was held from 14 to 18 September 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.

It brought together senior officers from the three Services and officials from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Detailed Explanation:

The Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme 2026 was organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and conducted by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS).

The five-day programme was held from 14 to 18 September 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.

It brought together senior officers from the three Services and officials from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

The programme focused on contemporary and emerging national security challenges, with emphasis on jointness and integration.

Major discussion areas included ongoing conflicts, modern ways of warfighting, non-kinetic aspects of national security, defence production, and capability development.

Emerging technologies discussed included Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Quantum Computing and their application in national security.

Other important themes included cognitive warfare, strategic communication, and counter-disinformation operations.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), and CISC interacted with participants on modern-day warfighting, apex-level decision-making, and prevailing security challenges.

The construction of NGMVs reinforces India’s commitment to building a strong and modern Navy capable of operating in the complex maritime environment of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

The indigenous development and manufacturing of NGMV equipment are aligned with the Government of India’s initiatives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, and Make for the World.

 

23) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

INS Trishul, an Indian Navy guided missile frigate, made a port call at Alexandria, Egypt, from 14 to 17 September 2026 as part of its deployment.

On arrival at Alexandria Harbour, INS Trishul received a warm welcome, with Egyptian Naval Ship (ENS) Al Qadeer escorting the Indian ship.

The Commanding Officer and crew of INS Trishul paid homage to the Bravehearts of the two World Wars at the Chatby War Memorial in Alexandria.

Detailed Explanation:

INS Trishul, an Indian Navy guided missile frigate, made a port call at Alexandria, Egypt, from 14 to 17 September 2026 as part of its deployment.

On arrival at Alexandria Harbour, INS Trishul received a warm welcome, with Egyptian Naval Ship (ENS) Al Qadeer escorting the Indian ship.

The Commanding Officer and crew of INS Trishul paid homage to the Bravehearts of the two World Wars at the Chatby War Memorial in Alexandria.

The Chatby War Memorial contains 12 burials and bears the names of 19 Indian soldiers who died in ships sunk in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Suresh K. Reddy, Ambassador of India to Egypt, visited INS Trishul and interacted with its crew, highlighting the importance of the Indian Navy’s presence in the region.

INS Trishul conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Egyptian Navy Ship ENS Bernees.

 

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Keel Laying Ceremony of the first ship of the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) Project was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, on 18 September 2026.

VAdm Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, was the Chief Guest at the ceremony.

The contract for construction of NGMVs was concluded with CSL in March 2023.

Detailed Explanation:

The Keel Laying Ceremony of the first ship of the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) Project was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, on 18 September 2026.

VAdm Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, was the Chief Guest at the ceremony.

The contract for construction of NGMVs was concluded with CSL in March 2023.

The NGMVs will be equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors to significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy.

The NGMVs are intended to strengthen the Indian Navy as a “Future Ready and Combat Ready Force.”

The construction of NGMVs reinforces India’s commitment to building a strong and modern Navy capable of operating in the complex maritime environment of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

The project highlights the growing indigenous capabilities of India’s defence industry, with all major role-defining equipment being indigenously developed and manufactured.

25) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), inaugurated SPROUT at BRIC–National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR) in New Delhi, Delhi.

SPROUT stands for SpeedSeed Phenotyping and Resource Optimization for Unified Trait Analysis.

SpeedSeed technology used at SPROUT can reduce crop cycles to around 40 days, enabling faster agricultural research and crop improvement.

Detailed Explanation:

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), inaugurated SPROUT at BRIC–National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR) in New Delhi, Delhi.

SPROUT stands for SpeedSeed Phenotyping and Resource Optimization for Unified Trait Analysis.

The SPROUT facility is a state-of-the-art agricultural research facility aimed at developing climate-resilient crops through precise trait evaluation under varied environmental conditions.

SPROUT is a season-independent, controlled-environment facility designed for high-throughput phenotyping, precision stress screening, and evaluation of germplasm, breeding populations, mutants, transgenic lines, and genome-edited lines.

The facility will initially focus on chickpea crops and integrate genomics, genome editing, and phenotyping to accelerate trait validation and improve breeding efficiency.

SpeedSeed technology used at SPROUT can reduce crop cycles to around 40 days, enabling faster agricultural research and crop improvement.

The facility aligns with the BioE3 Policy, which promotes Economy, Environment and Employment and supports the development of a sustainable bioeconomy.

SPROUT will help connect advances in genomics and genome editing with precise trait evaluation and breeding, enabling faster movement from gene discovery → trait validation → crop improvement.

26) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan, former Union Minister and senior Indian National Congress (INC) leader, passed away at his residence in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, at the age of 78.

He represented the Sivaganga constituency in the 13th Lok Sabha from 1999 to 2004.

Detailed Explanation:

E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan, former Union Minister and senior Indian National Congress (INC) leader, passed away at his residence in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, at the age of 78.

He was born on 29 September 1947 in Eriyur, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu.

Natchiappan entered politics through the Youth Wing of the Indian National Congress and held various organisational positions in Tamil Nadu.

He served as Vice-President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC).

He was a lawyer by profession and practised as an advocate in the Supreme Court of India.

He represented the Sivaganga constituency in the 13th Lok Sabha from 1999 to 2004.

He subsequently represented Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha for two consecutive terms from 2004 to 2016.

27) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

International Red Panda Day (IRPD) is observed every year on the 3rd Saturday of September. In 2026, International Red Panda Day is observed on 19^th September.

Red Pandas are found in the Eastern Himalayas and southwestern China.

A Red Panda weighs approximately 3 to 6.2 kg and is roughly the size of a house cat.

Detailed Explanation:

International Red Panda Day (IRPD) is observed every year on the 3rd Saturday of September. In 2026, International Red Panda Day is observed on 19^th September.

Red Pandas are found in the Eastern Himalayas and southwestern China.

A Red Panda weighs approximately 3 to 6.2 kg and is roughly the size of a house cat.

Red Pandas have reddish-brown fur, black bellies and legs, white-lined ears and a thick, bushy tail with six yellowish-red rings.

Their tails are approximately 11 to 19 inches long and are used for climbing trees and helping them keep warm in cold regions.

The lifespan of a Red Panda is approximately 23 years and were first described in 1825.

28) Answer: C

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated every year on 19 September as a fun holiday.

A pirate is a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or in seashore areas.

Pirates are popularly portrayed in cartoons and books and are associated with their own style of communication known as pirate lingo, including expressions such as “Son of a biscuit eater” and “All-hand hay”.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day was created by John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy) of Albany, Oregon, in 1995.

29) Answer: A

About Bank of Baroda :

Founded : 20 July 1908

Headquarters : Vadodara, Gujarat, India

MD & CEO : Debadatta Chand

30) Answer: D

About Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) :

It is a public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

MD & CEO : Shri Ajay Kumar Srivastava.