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1) Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) is set to issue India’s first-ever ________.

(a) Green Bond

(b) Blue Bond

(c) Social Bond

(d) Sovereign Bond

(e) Climate Bond

2) Samvriddhi Inclusive Growth Network Private Limited (SIGN) has built a wide Customer Service Point (CSP) network to support financial inclusion services across India. This network currently extends across how many states?

(a) 8 states

(b) 10 states

(c) 12 states

(d) 15 states

(e) 20 states

3) What WMA limit has been fixed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the second half of FY 2026-27?

(a) ₹25,000 crore

(b) ₹40,000 crore

(c) ₹50,000 crore

(d) ₹60,000 crore

(e) ₹75,000 crore

4) Which company launched a fully digital facility on SBI YONO for applying for the Advantage SBI Card?

(a) State Bank of India

(b) SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited

(c) HDFC Bank

(d) ICICI Bank

(e) Punjab National Bank

5) PayGlocal is expanding its cross-border payment operations and has also obtained registration as a Money Services Business (MSB) with the relevant financial-crime enforcement authority. In which country is PayGlocal registered as an MSB?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) Singapore

(c) United Arab Emirates

(d) United States of America

(e) Australia

 

6) The RBI introduced revised valuation norms to bring greater clarity and uniformity in the valuation of REIT and InvIT units. On which date did these revised directions come into effect?

(a) 18 September 2026

(b) 20 September 2026

(c) 22 September 2026

(d) 25 September 2026

(e) 30 September 2026

7) The NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme 2026 combines retirement savings with healthcare benefits. Which organisation issued the operational guidelines for this scheme?

(a) Reserve Bank of India

(b) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

(c) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India

(d) Ministry of Finance

(e) Securities and Exchange Board of India

 

8) A Delhi resident wants to install a rooftop solar system and check available subsidies and authorised vendors through a newly launched online platform. Which portal should the resident use?

(a) Delhi Solar Energy Portal

(b) Delhi PM Surya Ghar Portal

(c) Delhi Green Energy Portal

(d) Delhi Rooftop Power Portal

(e) Delhi Renewable Energy Portal

9) FSSAI has proposed restrictions on the manufacture and sale of which type of products being marketed as “Paneer”?

(a) Organic dairy products

 (b) Analogue dairy products

(c) Fermented milk products

(d) Flavoured milk products

(e) Traditional dairy products

 

10) The September 2026 Chief Economists’ Outlook highlighted one economy as having the strongest growth outlook among the economies surveyed. Which country was it?

(a) China

(b) India

(c) Japan

(d) United States

(e) Germany

11) The Delhi Government has approved a scheme to provide safe and dignified employment opportunities through electric autos. What is the name of this scheme?

(a) SHAKTI Scheme

(b) DURGA Scheme

(c) NARI Scheme

(d) SAKHI Scheme

(e) UJJWALA Scheme

12) The Electrification Special Report 2026 was prepared at the request of which two countries?

(a) India and China

(b) France and Germany

(c) Türkiye and Australia

(d) Japan and South Korea

(e) Brazil and Canada

13) APEDA facilitated the flag-off of a one-tonne consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka. Which country was the consignment sent to?

(a) Sri Lanka

(b) Nepal

(c) Maldives

(d) Bangladesh

(e) Mauritius

 

14) A 35-year-old teacher-turned-farmer from Mizoram has been recognised among the “100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development.” Who is she?

(a) Z T Lalrithangi

(b) Lalthansangi

(c) Malsawmi Devi

(d) Lalhmingpuii

(e) Vanlalruati

15) An Indian climate scientist has been selected for the 2026 Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize for his work on the warming of the Indian Ocean. Who is he?

(a) Neelima Satyam

(b) Roxy Mathew Koll

(c) Abdul Qadir

(d) Faisal Hossain

(e) Devendra Lal

16) Which company has signed a new commercial partnership with the BCCI for the title sponsorship rights of Team India’s international matches?

(a) IDFC First Bank

(b) Apollo Tyres

(c) Muthoot FinCorp

(d) Asian Paints

(e) SBI Life

17) India strengthened its strategic partnership with which country in the water sector through a bilateral meeting held in New Delhi?

(a) Germany

(b) Netherlands

(c) France

(d) Denmark

(e) Sweden

18) According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026, India improved by nine positions compared with its 2024 ranking. What was India’s rank in the TTDI 2026?

(a) 27th

(b) 29th

(c) 31st

(d) 34th

(e) 39th

 

19) Which institution secured the first position in the NIRF 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Institutions category?

(a) IIT Delhi

(b) IIT Roorkee

(c) IIT Madras

(d) Jawaharlal Nehru University

(e) Banaras Hindu University

20) Which company signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur to establish a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence?

(a) Infosys

(b) Wipro

(c) Tata Consultancy Services

(d) HCL Technologies

(e) Tech Mahindra

 

21) Which organisation issued SSA 5000 – General Requirements & Framework for Sustainability Assurance Engagements?

(a) Securities and Exchange Board of India

(b) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

(c) Reserve Bank of India

(d) Ministry of Finance

(e) International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board

 

22) The Technology Development Board (TDB) signed an agreement with which company for ₹200 crore financial support under the RDI Fund?

(a) Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited

(b) Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited

(c) Pixxel Space Technologies

(d) Dhruva Space

(e) Bellatrix Aerospace

 

23) Which technology is integrated into the DCR Platform for digital signing and verification?

(a) Blockchain

(b) eSign

(c) Artificial Intelligence

(d) Cloud Mining

(e) Digital Locker only

 

24) A new flowering plant species named Begonia neelamorum has been discovered in which state?

(a) Assam

(b) Sikkim

(c) Arunachal Pradesh

(d) Meghalaya

(e) Nagaland

 

25) What is the theme of World Maritime Day for 2026–2027?

(a) Greener Shipping for a Better Future

(b) From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence

(c) Sustainable Seas for a Sustainable Future

(d) Shipping for a Better Ocean

(e) Maritime Safety and Global Growth

26) When is World Pharmacists Day observed annually?

(a) 15 September

(b) 20 September

(c) 25 September

(d) 27 September

(e) 30 September

27) Antyodaya Diwas commemorates the birth anniversary of which leader?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi

(b) Deendayal Upadhyaya

(c) Jayaprakash Narayan

(d) Ram Manohar Lohia

(e) Syama Prasad Mukherjee

 

28) The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) was established in which year?

(a) 1999

(b) 2001

(c) 2003

(d) 2005

(e) 2013

29) Which of the following is a wildlife sanctuary located in Delhi?

(a) Sultanpur Wildlife Sanctuary

(b) Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

(c) Okhla Wildlife Sanctuary

(d) Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary

(e) Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

 

30) Where is the headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA) located?

(a) London, United Kingdom

(b) Paris, France

(c) Geneva, Switzerland

(d) Vienna, Austria

(e) Brussels, Belgium

 

Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first maritime sector-specific Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), is set to issue India’s first-ever blue bond to mobilise long-term funds for sustainable maritime and ocean-economy projects.
• The maiden blue bond issue is scheduled for 28 September 2026 and is proposed to raise ₹600 crore through 10-year debt securities, with a ₹500 crore greenshoe option.

Detailed Explanation:

• Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first maritime sector-specific Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), is set to issue India’s first-ever blue bond to mobilise long-term funds for sustainable maritime and ocean-economy projects.
• The maiden blue bond issue is scheduled for 28 September 2026 and is proposed to raise ₹600 crore through 10-year debt securities, with a ₹500 crore greenshoe option.
• The proposed issue could raise up to ₹1,100 crore in total if the base issue and greenshoe option are fully utilised; the larger ₹1,000-crore figure cited in some descriptions reflects the broader proposed financing plan.
• Blue bonds are specialised debt instruments similar to green bonds, but their proceeds are earmarked for ocean, marine and water-related sustainable projects.
• Eligible blue-bond activities can include sustainable shipping, fisheries, ocean energy, water recycling, marine conservation, coastal infrastructure and water management.
  
  

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Samvriddhi Inclusive Growth Network Private. Limited. (SIGN), a subsidiary of MOS Utility Limited, received in-principle authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator (PA-Online).
• The PA-Online business will operate as a dedicated digital offering, separate from SIGN’s existing Customer Service Point (CSP)-led assisted banking and financial inclusion operations.
• SIGN has operated as a Corporate Business Correspondent (BC) since 2010 and has a network of over 10,000 Customer Service Points (CSPs) across 12 states.

Detailed Explanation:

• Samvriddhi Inclusive Growth Network Private. Limited. (SIGN), a subsidiary of MOS Utility Limited, received in-principle authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator (PA-Online).
• The approval marks SIGN’s expansion from assisted banking and financial inclusion services into the online digital payments ecosystem.
• Subject to final RBI authorization, SIGN will provide online payment aggregation services to merchants and small businesses, particularly those in rural, semi-urban and underserved markets.
• SIGN’s proposed PA-Online platform will support UPI, QR-based payments, credit cards, debit cards and net banking, along with digital collections and payment links.
• The PA-Online business will operate as a dedicated digital offering, separate from SIGN’s existing Customer Service Point (CSP)-led assisted banking and financial inclusion operations.
• SIGN has operated as a Corporate Business Correspondent (BC) since 2010 and has a network of over 10,000 Customer Service Points (CSPs) across 12 states.
• SIGN’s existing services include kiosk banking, AePS-related services, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) facilitation, government social-security scheme enrolment, financial literacy, loan sourcing, recovery support, and CSP deployment and management.
  
  

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with the Government of India, fixed the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit at ₹50,000 crore for the second half of FY 2026-27, covering October 2026 to March 2027.
• Ways and Means Advances (WMA) is a temporary funding facility provided to the government to manage short-term mismatches between receipts and payments.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with the Government of India, fixed the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit at ₹50,000 crore for the second half of FY 2026-27, covering October 2026 to March 2027.
• Ways and Means Advances (WMA) is a temporary funding facility provided to the government to manage short-term mismatches between receipts and payments.
• The RBI may trigger fresh market borrowing when the Government of India utilises 75% of the WMA limit, which is ₹37,500 crore.
• The RBI, in consultation with the Government of India, retains the flexibility to revise the WMA limit at any time depending on prevailing circumstances.
• The interest rate on WMA for the second half of FY 2026-27 will be the prevailing Repo Rate.
• In case of an Overdraft, the applicable interest rate will be 2 percentage points above the Repo Rate.
  
  

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited (SBI Card) launched a fully digital facility on SBI YONO (You Only Need One), enabling eligible customers to apply for the ‘Advantage SBI Card’, an FD-backed secured credit card, in around 10 minutes.
• The facility was inaugurated by Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman, State Bank of India (SBI), in the presence of Ashwini Kumar Tewari, MD, SBI, and Salila Pande, MD & CEO, SBI Card.

Detailed Explanation:

• SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited (SBI Card) launched a fully digital facility on SBI YONO (You Only Need One), enabling eligible customers to apply for the ‘Advantage SBI Card’, an FD-backed secured credit card, in around 10 minutes.
• The facility was inaugurated by Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman, State Bank of India (SBI), in the presence of Ashwini Kumar Tewari, MD, SBI, and Salila Pande, MD & CEO, SBI Card.
• The Advantage SBI Card facility uses a Fixed Deposit (FD) as collateral, providing customers with an additional route to formal credit access and helping them establish or strengthen their credit profile.
• The facility covers 4 card variants: SBI Card ELITE, SBI Card PRIME, SimplyCLICK SBI Card, and SimplySAVE SBI Card.
• The initiative combines SBI Card’s credit-card portfolio, SBI’s customer reach, and YONO’s digital capabilities to provide a seamless digital application experience.
  
  
  

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• PayGlocal, a cross-border payments company, received in-principle approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to establish a Payment Service Provider (PSP) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• PayGlocal is also registered as a Money Services Business (MSB) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), United States of America(USA).

Detailed Explanation:

• PayGlocal, a cross-border payments company, received in-principle approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to establish a Payment Service Provider (PSP) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• The proposed PSP entity will be able to undertake account issuance, including e-money accounts, cross-border money transfers, and merchant acquisition.
• Initially, PayGlocal plans to support Indian merchants serving customers globally, and later expand its cross-border collection, payment and money-movement services to businesses in other international markets.
• PayGlocal has already received final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator-Cross Border (PA-CB) for both inward and outward transactions.
• PayGlocal is also registered as a Money Services Business (MSB) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), United States of America(USA).

 

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised directions on 22 September 2026 to alter the valuation norms for units of Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) held by All-India Financial Institutions (AIFIs).
• The revised REIT and InvIT valuation directions came into effect immediately from 22 September 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised directions on 22 September 2026 to alter the valuation norms for units of Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) held by All-India Financial Institutions (AIFIs).
• The revised REIT and InvIT valuation directions came into effect immediately from 22 September 2026.
• The main purpose of the amendments is to remove ambiguity and ensure uniform valuation practices for REIT and InvIT units across financial institutions.
• The revised directions are applicable to Commercial Banks, All-India Financial Institutions (AIFIs), Small Finance Banks (SFBs), Payments Banks (PBs), and Local Area Banks (LABs).
• REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) and InvIT (Infrastructure Investment Trust) are investment vehicles that allow investors to participate in real estate and infrastructure assets, respectively.
• India’s REIT market reached USD 17.7 billion, making India Asia’s 4th-largest REIT market and surpassing Hong Kong.
• The RBI’s special US dollar-rupee forex swap facility attracted USD 143.596 billion in foreign currency inflows as of 18 September 2026.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) issued operational guidelines for the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme 2026 under Section 14 of the PFRDA Act, 2013.
• NPS Swasthya is a new health-linked pension scheme under the National Pension System (NPS) that combines retirement savings with healthcare benefits.
• The operational guidelines for the NPS Swasthya Scheme came into force with immediate effect as per the PFRDA notification.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) issued operational guidelines for the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme 2026 under Section 14 of the PFRDA Act, 2013.
• NPS Swasthya is a new health-linked pension scheme under the National Pension System (NPS) that combines retirement savings with healthcare benefits.
• The operational guidelines for the NPS Swasthya Scheme came into force with immediate effect as per the PFRDA notification.
• The scheme provides family-floater coverage for the subscriber, spouse and a maximum of two dependent children, while parents are excluded from the coverage.
• The minimum initial contribution is linked to the first-year insurance premium, along with ₹200 towards annual maintenance charges for the Health Benefit Administrator (HBA), applicable taxes, and a minimum ₹1,000 investment in the NPS Swasthya account.
• The minimum subsequent contribution under the scheme is ₹10.
• The scheme provides four annual aggregate deductible and family-floater sum-insured combinations: ₹1 lakh cover with ₹10,000 deductible, ₹5 lakh cover with ₹50,000 deductible, ₹10 lakh cover with ₹1 lakh deductible, and ₹30 lakh cover with ₹3 lakh deductible.
  
  

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Delhi PM Surya Ghar Portal in September 2026 to help residents install rooftop solar systems.
• The portal was launched under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and provides residents with information and access to rooftop solar registration, subsidies, authorised vendors and related services.
• Registrations under the initiative are being processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Detailed Explanation:

• Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Delhi PM Surya Ghar Portal in September 2026 to help residents install rooftop solar systems.
• The portal was launched under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and provides residents with information and access to rooftop solar registration, subsidies, authorised vendors and related services.
• Registrations under the initiative are being processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The Delhi Solar Portal currently states that the scheme is available to the first 2.20 lakh eligible consumers.
• Residents can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and access information about options available under the Delhi Solar Energy Policy through the portal.
• Under the initiative, domestic consumers with electricity consumption of up to 400 units per month were stated to be eligible for rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kilowatts without upfront payment.
  
  

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a nationwide ban on the manufacture and sale of analogue products as “Paneer.”
• Under the proposal, products already licensed or registered under the “Analogue in Dairy Context” category will have to discontinue the use of the term “Paneer” in their nomenclature, labelling and marketing.
• The FSSAI has proposed an amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, specifically concerning analogue paneer.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a nationwide ban on the manufacture and sale of analogue products as “Paneer.”
• Under the proposal, products already licensed or registered under the “Analogue in Dairy Context” category will have to discontinue the use of the term “Paneer” in their nomenclature, labelling and marketing.
• The FSSAI has proposed an amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, specifically concerning analogue paneer.
• The proposed amendment seeks to restrict the manufacture and sale of analogue products being presented or marketed as paneer.

 

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• India recorded the strongest growth outlook among the economies covered in the World Economic Forum’s September 2026 Chief Economists’ Outlook.
• 74% of surveyed chief economists expected strong or very strong growth for India over the next 12 months, sharply increasing from 52% in May 2026.
• Overall, 98% of respondents expected India to record moderate or stronger growth over the coming year.

Detailed Explanation:

• India recorded the strongest growth outlook among the economies covered in the World Economic Forum’s September 2026 Chief Economists’ Outlook.
• 74% of surveyed chief economists expected strong or very strong growth for India over the next 12 months, sharply increasing from 52% in May 2026.
• Overall, 98% of respondents expected India to record moderate or stronger growth over the coming year.
• India’s 2026–27 growth forecast was raised to 6.7% in August 2026, with the outlook supported by continued resilience in domestic demand.
• However, higher energy prices continued to act as a drag on India’s economic outlook.
• India ranked ahead of other major economies covered in the survey. South-East Asia followed, with 73% of respondents expecting strong or very strong growth.
  
  

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• The Delhi Government approved the DURGA Scheme to provide safe, clean and dignified employment opportunities to women and transgender persons in Delhi.
• The decision was taken at a Delhi Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in New Delhi.
• The scheme will provide women and transgender persons an opportunity to become owners and drivers of electric autos.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Delhi Government approved the DURGA Scheme to provide safe, clean and dignified employment opportunities to women and transgender persons in Delhi.
• The decision was taken at a Delhi Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in New Delhi.
• Under the scheme, 1,300 pink electric autos will be allocated in the first phase.
• Of the total 1,300 electric autos, 1,170 will be reserved for women and 130 for transgender beneficiaries.
• The scheme will provide women and transgender persons an opportunity to become owners and drivers of electric autos.
• A maximum of 90 electric autos for women and up to 10 electric autos for transgender beneficiaries will be allocated in each revenue district.
• The DURGA Scheme is aimed at contributing to a safer, greener and more inclusive Delhi by promoting clean mobility along with employment opportunities for women and transgender persons.
  
  

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The International Energy Agency (IEA), Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, released the Electrification Special Report 2026, projecting India’s electrification rate to increase from 19% to 32% by 2035.
• The Electrification Special Report 2026 was prepared at the request of Türkiye and Australia under the strategic partnership between the IEA and the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP31).
• Amid concerns over energy supply shortages and higher energy prices due to the West Asia conflict and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, several countries announced new electrification policies.

Detailed Explanation:

• The International Energy Agency (IEA), Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, released the Electrification Special Report 2026, projecting India’s electrification rate to increase from 19% to 32% by 2035.
• India’s electrification growth is expected to be driven mainly by transport electrification, Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption, and government policy initiatives.
• The report estimates that accelerated electrification could help India save nearly 30% of its 2025 energy import expenditure through reduced energy imports.
• Southeast Asia’s electrification rate is projected to rise from 25% to 37% by 2035, reflecting the region’s clean energy transition.
• Globally, faster electrification could reduce the energy import bills of fuel-importing countries by more than USD 400 billion by 2035, compared with 2025 levels.
• The Electrification Special Report 2026 was prepared at the request of Türkiye and Australia under the strategic partnership between the IEA and the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP31).
  
  

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a 1 MT (one-tonne) consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives on 24 September 2026.
• The consignment was exported by M/s Silken Global Exports and Imports, Mysuru, through its FPO-led brand, and will be transported to the Maldives by sea.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a 1 MT (one-tonne) consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives on 24 September 2026.
• The consignment was exported by M/s Silken Global Exports and Imports, Mysuru, through its FPO-led brand, and will be transported to the Maldives by sea.
• The flag-off was graced by Abhishek Dev, IAS, Chairman of APEDA, along with senior APEDA officials and representatives of the Karnataka State Pulses Abhivrudhi Mandali Ltd. (KSPAML) and the exporting company.
• Gulbarga Tur Dal, also known as Kalaburagi Togari Bele, is associated with the Kalaburagi region of Karnataka and received Geographical Indication (GI) registration in 2019.
  
  

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• Z T Lalrithangi, popularly known as Pi Mari-i, a 35-year-old teacher-turned-farmer from Sangau village in Lawngtlai district, Mizoram, has been selected among the “Food and Agriculture Organization 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development.”
• The recognition has been given by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations as part of the International Year of Women Farmers 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

• Z T Lalrithangi, popularly known as Pi Mari-i, a 35-year-old teacher-turned-farmer from Sangau village in Lawngtlai district, Mizoram, has been selected among the “Food and Agriculture Organization 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development.”
• The recognition has been given by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations as part of the International Year of Women Farmers 2026.
• Lalrithangi is among more than 600 women from 131 countries nominated for the recognition and is one of the 100 women selected. She is also one of two women from India selected for the honour.
• The Food and Agriculture Organization informed her about the selection and invited her to receive the award through an email on 21 September 2026. The Mizoram State Horticulture Department had also previously informed her about her selection.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Indian scientists Roxy Mathew Koll and Neelima Satyam have been selected among the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2026 awardees for excellence and leadership in research, education, and innovation in Earth and space sciences.
• Roxy Mathew Koll, a Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (Yuva) Award recipient and climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, has been selected for the 2026 Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize.

Detailed Explanation:

• Indian scientists Roxy Mathew Koll and Neelima Satyam have been selected among the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2026 awardees for excellence and leadership in research, education, and innovation in Earth and space sciences.
• Roxy Mathew Koll, a Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (Yuva) Award recipient and climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, has been selected for the 2026 Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize.
• Koll has been recognised for documenting the warming of the Indian Ocean and its effects on monsoons, marine heatwaves, cyclones, extreme rainfall, and the lives and livelihoods of people across South Asia.
• The Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize is awarded annually to a scientist for excellence in climate science communication, particularly on issues related to climate change.
• The recipient of the prize receives USD 25,000, an engraved award, and formal recognition.
  
  

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) signed a new commercial partnership with Muthoot FinCorp for the title sponsorship rights of Team India’s international matches, including bilateral fixtures.
• The agreement, valued at up to ₹150 crore, will provide Muthoot FinCorp with title sponsorship rights for India’s international matches through March 2028.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) signed a new commercial partnership with Muthoot FinCorp for the title sponsorship rights of Team India’s international matches, including bilateral fixtures.
• The agreement, valued at up to ₹150 crore, will provide Muthoot FinCorp with title sponsorship rights for India’s international matches through March 2028.
• The partnership was finalised after the BCCI’s tender process did not receive bids matching the Board’s expected valuation, following which it entered into a direct agreement with Muthoot FinCorp.
• The BCCI had initiated the tender process on 20 July 2026. The initial submission deadline of 13 August was later extended to 7 September 2026.
• The current sponsorship package works out to approximately ₹4.3 crore per match.
  
  
  

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• India and the Netherlands strengthened their strategic partnership and cooperation in the water sector through a bilateral meeting held in New Delhi.
• Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil and Jaap Slootmaker, Vice Minister for Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands, chaired the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 9th India International Water Week 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

• India and the Netherlands strengthened their strategic partnership and cooperation in the water sector through a bilateral meeting held in New Delhi.
• Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil and Jaap Slootmaker, Vice Minister for Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands, chaired the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 9th India International Water Week 2026.
• The meeting focused on reviewing and further strengthening India–Netherlands cooperation in the water sector, particularly technical cooperation for the Kalpasar Project in Gujarat.
• The Kalpasar Project envisages the creation of a freshwater reservoir using runoff from the Sabarmati, Mahi and Dhadhar rivers, supplemented by water conveyed from the Narmada River.
• As part of the bilateral engagement, two Tripartite Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed to facilitate cooperation for the Kalpasar Project.

 

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026 in collaboration with Zurich Insurance Group.
• The TTDI 2026 assessed 110 economies on the conditions and policies that support the sustainable and resilient long-term development of travel and tourism.
• India ranked 31st, improving by 9 positions from 39th among 119 economies in 2024.

Detailed Explanation:

• The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026 in collaboration with Zurich Insurance Group.
• The TTDI 2026 assessed 110 economies on the conditions and policies that support the sustainable and resilient long-term development of travel and tourism.
• India ranked 31st, improving by 9 positions from 39th among 119 economies in 2024.
• India’s improvement was supported by cost-competitive travel, cultural resources, tourism infrastructure, business travel facilities, and connectivity.
• India, along with China and Mexico, is among the top 10 economies globally in terms of the number of World Heritage cultural sites.
  
  

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2026 Rankings are scheduled to be released by the Ministry of Education.
• The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Institutions category was introduced in the NIRF 2025 Rankings, increasing the total number of NIRF ranking categories from 16 to 17.
• In the NIRF 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Institutions category, Indian Institute of Technology Madras secured the 1st position, followed by Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi at 2nd and Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi at 3rd.

Detailed Explanation:

• The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2026 Rankings are scheduled to be released by the Ministry of Education.
• The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Institutions category was introduced in the NIRF 2025 Rankings, increasing the total number of NIRF ranking categories from 16 to 17.
• In the NIRF 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Institutions category, Indian Institute of Technology Madras secured the 1st position, followed by Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi at 2nd and Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi at 3rd.
• Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, was recognised for technical education, green technology initiatives, sustainability-oriented research, and basic and applied research. It was established in 1959 and is an Institute of National Importance.
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, popularly known as the Pusa Institute, secured the 2nd position. Established in 1905, it is associated with agricultural research, food security, sustainable farming, and rural technology.
• Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, secured the 3rd position. Established in 1920, it received Central University status in 1988 and is associated with social inclusion, environmental studies, research, and community outreach.
• The Top 10 institutions in the NIRF 2025 Sustainable Development Goals category were:
  1. Indian Institute of Technology Madras – Green technology and sustainable research
  2. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi – Sustainable agriculture and food security
  3. Jamia Millia Islamia – Social inclusion and community engagement
  4. S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology – Renewable energy and environmental engineering
  5. Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Healthcare outreach and campus sustainability
  6. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee – Water resources and disaster mitigation
  7. Jawaharlal Nehru University – Environmental sciences and social equity
  8. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi – Clean energy and sustainable infrastructure
  9. National Institute of Technology Rourkela – Waste management and sustainable materials
  10. Banaras Hindu University – Agriculture, health, and environmental sustainability
      
      

20) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, West Bengal and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 September 2026 to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the IIEST campus.
• The High-Performance Computing (HPC) Lab of the Electrical Engineering Department, IIEST Shibpur will serve as the physical venue for the AI CoE, while TCS will act as the Knowledge Partner.

Detailed Explanation:

• Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, West Bengal and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 September 2026 to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the IIEST campus.
• The High-Performance Computing (HPC) Lab of the Electrical Engineering Department, IIEST Shibpur will serve as the physical venue for the AI CoE, while TCS will act as the Knowledge Partner.
• The AI CoE aims to bridge academia and industry, develop a future-ready workforce, promote applied research, and strengthen India’s AI ecosystem
  
  

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) issued SSA 5000 – General Requirements & Framework for Sustainability Assurance Engagements to align India’s sustainability assurance practices with global standards.
• SSA 5000 provides a principle-based framework for sustainability assurance covering areas such as climate, labour practices and biodiversity.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) issued SSA 5000 – General Requirements & Framework for Sustainability Assurance Engagements to align India’s sustainability assurance practices with global standards.
• SSA 5000 provides a principle-based framework for sustainability assurance covering areas such as climate, labour practices and biodiversity.
• SSA 5000 is aligned with the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000, issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), with certain India-specific modifications (carve-outs).
• The Indian carve-outs under SSA 5000 cover areas including joint audits and forward-looking statements, adapting the international framework to the Indian context.
  
  
  

22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, signed an agreement with Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, for ₹200 crore financial support under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.
• The project focuses on developing the reusable Agnibaan RLV (Reusable Launch Vehicle) and aims to raise its Technology Readiness Level (TRL) from 4+ to 8.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, signed an agreement with Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, for ₹200 crore financial support under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.
• The project focuses on developing the reusable Agnibaan RLV (Reusable Launch Vehicle) and aims to raise its Technology Readiness Level (TRL) from 4+ to 8.
• The ₹200 crore financial support will be provided through Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCD).
• The proposed Agnibaan RLV architecture combines a lightweight upper stage, precise orbital insertion capabilities, and a semi-cryogenic liquid propulsion system designed for deep throttling and restart capability.
• The RDI-supported programme will develop and validate technologies covering propulsion, ascent, orbital insertion, controlled descent and recovery.
• The reusable launch architecture includes a reusable upper-stage architecture and descent propulsion system capable of supporting controlled descent and recovery.
  
  

23) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) Platform to provide consumers with transparent, verifiable and standardised information about the digital connectivity of properties.
• Property information submitted through the web portal and assessment data captured through the mobile app are synchronised on the DCR Platform.
• The platform integrates eSign for digital signing and verification of documents and certificates.
• The DCR assessment considers parameters including fibre readiness, mobile network availability, in-building solutions and Wi-Fi infrastructure, with applicable benchmarks for different property categories.

Detailed Explanation:

• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) Platform to provide consumers with transparent, verifiable and standardised information about the digital connectivity of properties.
• The DCR Platform makes digital connectivity a visible and verifiable attribute of a property, helping consumers make informed choices before purchasing or leasing a property.
• A dedicated DCRA mobile app facilitates field assessments and enables authorised DCRAs to conduct in-building digital connectivity measurements according to the prescribed testing methodology.
• Property information submitted through the web portal and assessment data captured through the mobile app are synchronised on the DCR Platform.
• The platform integrates eSign for digital signing and verification of documents and certificates.
• The platform also supports online payment of rating fees, email and SMS alerts, secure storage of property records, test results, certificates and audit logs.

 

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• A new flowering plant species named Begonia neelamorum has been discovered from Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh, increasing the number of Begonia species in Northeast India to 54.
• The findings on Begonia neelamorum were published in Taiwania, an internationally peer-reviewed scientific journal.

Detailed Explanation:

• A new flowering plant species named Begonia neelamorum has been discovered from Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh, increasing the number of Begonia species in Northeast India to 54.
• The findings on Begonia neelamorum were published in Taiwania, an internationally peer-reviewed scientific journal.
• The new species was found along the Keyi River at an elevation of around 1,000 metres above mean sea level.
• The type specimen of Begonia neelamorum was collected on 24 May 2026 during an expedition.
• The species was documented by Dipankar Borah, Madhusudhan Khanal, Momang Taram and Neelam Gap, with Dipankar Borah serving as the lead author.
• Begonia neelamorum is a small tuberous plant measuring about 10–20 cm in height, with detailed observations reporting plants around 10–12 cm tall.
• The plant has a single sessile, light-green leaf with double-serrated margins and glandular hairs.

 

25) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• World Maritime Day is observed annually on 24 September 2026 to highlight the importance of the international maritime transport sector and its contribution to the global economy.
• The observance celebrates the international shipping industry and highlights the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
• The theme for 2026–2027 is “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.”

Detailed Explanation:

• World Maritime Day is observed annually on 24 September 2026 to highlight the importance of the international maritime transport sector and its contribution to the global economy.
• The observance celebrates the international shipping industry and highlights the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
• The theme for 2026–2027 is “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.”
• 1948: A United Nations conference in Geneva adopted a convention for establishing the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO).
• 1958: The convention entered into force and the organisation officially came into existence.
• World Maritime Day was observed for the first time on 17 March 1978, marking the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the International Maritime Organization Convention.
  
  

26) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• World Pharmacists Day is observed every year on 25 September to recognise the contribution of pharmacists to healthcare and promote awareness about their role in the safe and effective use of medicines.
• The theme of World Pharmacists Day 2026 is “Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures.”

Detailed Explanation:

• World Pharmacists Day is observed every year on 25 September to recognise the contribution of pharmacists to healthcare and promote awareness about their role in the safe and effective use of medicines.
• The theme of World Pharmacists Day 2026 is “Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures.”
• Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who specialise in the use and administration of medicines and are experts in handling drugs.
• Pharmacists have specialised knowledge of how medicines work, how they interact with the human body and how they help treat health conditions.
• They also advise patients and the public on the proper use of medicines, including when and how medicines should be taken.
  
  

27) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on 25 September in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
• The term “Antyodaya” means the upliftment of the poorest of the poor or the rise of the last person.
• Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was born on 25 September 1916 in Mathura.

Detailed Explanation:

• Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on 25 September in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
• The term “Antyodaya” means the upliftment of the poorest of the poor or the rise of the last person.
• Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was born on 25 September 1916 in Mathura.
• He was a journalist, economist, philosopher and political activist and served as an important ideologue of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the political predecessor of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
• In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi designated 25 September as Antyodaya Diwas to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
• Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya died in 1968 near Mughalsarai Junction railway station.
  
  

28) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

About PFRDA:

• Established: 2003 (Statutory status from PFRDA Act, 2013)
• Under which Ministry: Ministry of Finance, Government of India
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Chairman: Sivasubramanian Ramann

 Detailed Explanation:

About PFRDA:

• Established: 2003 (Statutory status from PFRDA Act, 2013)
• Under which Ministry: Ministry of Finance, Government of India
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Chairman: Sivasubramanian Ramann
  
  

 

29) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

About Delhi (National Capital Territory):

• Chief Minister: Rekha Gupta
• Lieutenant Governor: Taranjit Singh Sandhu
• Capital: New Delhi
• National Parks: None
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Asola Bhatti (Indira Priyadarshini) Wildlife Sanctuary

Detailed Explanation:

About Delhi (National Capital Territory):

• Chief Minister: Rekha Gupta
• Lieutenant Governor: Taranjit Singh Sandhu
• Capital: New Delhi
• National Parks: None
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Asola Bhatti (Indira Priyadarshini) Wildlife Sanctuary
  
  

30) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

About International Energy Agency :

• Established : 18 November 1974
• Headquarters : Paris, France
• Executive Director : Fatih Birol
• Members : 33 member countries (India joined IEA as association member nation in 2017)

Detailed Explanation:

About International Energy Agency :

• Established : 18 November 1974
• Headquarters : Paris, France
• Executive Director : Fatih Birol
• Members : 33 member countries (India joined IEA as association member nation in 2017)