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1) The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY2026-27 to what percentage in its September 2026 Interim Economic Outlook?

(a) 6.5%

(b) 6.7%

(c) 6.9%

(d) 7.1%

(e) 7.3%

 

2)The one-time interest-free working capital assistance for tobacco growers was approved for which state?

(a) Telangana

(b) Karnataka

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Andhra Pradesh

(e) Tamil Nadu

3)The Capacity Enhancement for Effective Forest Management Project was organised in collaboration with which organisation?

(a) United Nations Development Programme

(b) World Bank

(c) Japan International Cooperation Agency

(d) Asian Development Bank

(e) United Nations Environment Programme

4) The Punjab Government announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) by what percentage for state government employees and pensioners?

(a) 4%

(b) 5%

(c) 6%

(d) 8%

(e) 10%

5) The Ministry of Home Affairs extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) for another six months in which northeastern states?

(a) Assam, Manipur and Tripura

(b) Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh

(c) Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura

(d) Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya

(e) Manipur, Assam and Mizoram

6)How many ports has the Central Government notified as mega ports under the Indian Ports Act, 2025?

(a) 2

(b) 3

(c) 4

(d) 5

(e) 6

7) How many talukas in Maharashtra have been declared drought-affected during the 2026 Kharif season?

(a) 225

(b) 245

(c) 265

(d) 285

(e) 305

8) What is the commonly used name of the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026?

(a) Anti-Crime Bill

(b) Anti-Goonda Bill

(c) Public Safety Bill

(d) Anti-Mafia Bill

(e) Social Security Bill

9) The OneSCD(One Sickle Cell Disease) global partnership was launched on the sidelines of which international event, and in which city?

(a) 80th UNGA (United Nations General Assembly )– Geneva

(b) 81st UNGA (United Nations General Assembly )– Paris

(c) 81st UNGA (United Nations General Assembly )– New York

(d) 80th UNGA( United Nations General Assembly )– Nairobi

(e) 81st UNGA (United Nations General Assembly )– London

 

10) During the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which Indian Union Minister signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime on behalf of India?

(a) Amit Shah – Union Minister of Home Affairs

(b) S. Jaishankar – Union Minister of External Affairs

(c) Ashwini Vaishnaw – Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology

(d) Rajnath Singh – Union Minister of Defence

(e) Piyush Goyal – Union Minister of Commerce and Industry

 

11) Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)?

(a) Rahul Singh

(b) Lokhande Prashant Sitaram

(c) Mandeep K. Bhandari

(d) Vipin Kumar

(e) V. Ponnuraj

12) Who resigned from the Maharashtra Government’s seven-member Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Committee?

(a) Ram Singh

(b) Rahul Sitaram

(c) Mandeep K. Bhandari

(d) R. C. Chavan

(e) V. Vinesh

13) Which literary award announced its six-book shortlist at the Southbank Centre in London in September 2026?

(a) Pulitzer Prize

(b) International Booker Prize

(c) Booker Prize

(d) Women’s Prize for Fiction

(e) Dublin Literary Award

 

14) Which Indian city secured the highest position in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026?

(a) Mumbai

(b) Bengaluru

(c) Delhi

(d) Chennai

(e) Hyderabad

15) Which institution developed India’s first working and demonstrable indigenous micro-GPU?

(a) IIT Bombay

(b) IIT Madras

(c) IIT Delhi

(d) IIT Kanpur

(e) IIT Hyderabad

 

16) NTPC Limited and EDF Power Solutions India Private Limited have entered into a Joint Venture to develop low-carbon energy projects, including pumped storage, hydropower and renewable energy projects. What is the ownership ratio agreed upon for this Joint Venture?

(a) 60:40

(b) 55:45

(c) 51:49

(d) 50:50

(e) 49:51

17) Which satellite captured detailed observations of the erupting Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia?

(a) Chandrayaan-3

(b) NISAR

(c) RISAT-2

(d) Cartosat-3

(e) Aditya-L1

 

18) The Indian Air Force is conducting the second edition of which multilateral air exercise in 2026?

(a) Exercise Garuda

(b) Exercise Pitch Black

(c) Exercise Tarang Shakti

(d) Exercise Cope India

(e) Exercise Red Flag

 

19) Which Indian Coast Guard Ship sailed from Chennai to Perth, Australia, for the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission?

(a) ICGS Saksham

(b) ICGS Shaunak

(c) ICGS Samudra Paheredar

(d) ICGS Sarathi

(e) ICGS Vigraha

 

20) Dr. Anand Pandurangi, who passed away in September 2026, was a noted ________.

(a) Cardiologist

(b) Psychiatrist

(c) Neurologist

(d) Oncologist

(e) Surgeon

21) Soorya Krishnamoorthy, who passed away in September 2026, was widely known as a renowned ________.

(a) Film producer

(b) Theatre director

(c) Classical singer

(d) Painter

(e) Journalist

22) What was the theme of World Tourism Day 2026?

(a) Tourism for Inclusive Growth

(b) Tourism and Green Development

(c) Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism

(d) Tourism and Sustainable Communities

(e) Innovation for Global Tourism

 

23) World Environmental Health Day is observed annually on which date?

(a) 20 September

(b) 22 September

(c) 24 September

(d) 26 September

(e) 28 September

24) What is the theme of World Lung Day 2026?

(a) Healthy Lungs, Healthy Life

(b) Breathe Clean, Live Healthy

(c) A Lifetime of Lung Health

(d) Protect Our Lungs

(e) Breathe Better for Tomorrow

25) Which of the following is NOT a National Park of Andhra Pradesh?

(a) Papikonda National Park

(b) Sri Venkateswara National Park

(c) Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park

(d) Kambalakonda National Park

(e) None of the above


Answers:

1) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released the “OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report September 2026: Weathering Successive Shocks” and raised India’s Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 7.1%.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released the “OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report September 2026: Weathering Successive Shocks” and raised India’s Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 7.1%.
• The OECD increased India’s FY27 growth projection by 80 basis points (bps) from 3% projected in its June 2026 edition.
• The upward revision was mainly attributed to resilient domestic demand and government policies that cushioned households and firms from the impact of higher energy prices.
• India’s GDP growth is projected to moderate to 6.5% in FY2027-28 (FY28) from 1% in FY27.
• India’s GDP growth is projected to decline from 8% in FY2025-26 to 7.1% in FY2026-27 and further to 6.5% in FY2027-28.
• The OECD projected India’s average inflation at 4.7% in FY27, which is expected to ease to 2% in FY28.
  
  

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• The Government of India has approved a one-time interest-free loan of ₹50,000 per barn for Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh under the Interest-Free Working Capital Assistance Scheme.
• The measure has been introduced to provide timely financial support to growers amid changing global market conditions.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Government of India has approved a one-time interest-free loan of ₹50,000 per barn for Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh under the Interest-Free Working Capital Assistance Scheme.
• The measure has been introduced to provide timely financial support to growers amid changing global market conditions.
• Auctions for the 2025-26 Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco crop season in Andhra Pradesh commenced on 25 March 2026.
• Around 100 million kg of Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco had been auctioned in Andhra Pradesh by the time of the Government's announcement.
• Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco is predominantly cultivated in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
• The global tobacco market is facing changing demand patterns, geopolitical developments and evolving international trade dynamics, which have affected procurement and marketing conditions.

 

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav launched a workshop on the Capacity Enhancement for Effective Forest Management Project in New Delhi.
• The workshop was organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Detailed Explanation:

• Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav launched a workshop on the Capacity Enhancement for Effective Forest Management Project in New Delhi.
• The workshop was organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
• The Capacity Enhancement for Effective Forest Management Project will be implemented for seven years, from 2025-26 to 2031-32.
• Major components include research and development for practical technological solutions, pilot projects for field-level application, strengthening of training institutions for practice-oriented training and sharing of best practices with SAARC and other developing countries.

 

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, announced an 8% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for around 8 lakh state government employees and pensioners.
• The increase raises the Dearness Allowance from 42% to 50% and is being provided in two instalments of 4% each.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, announced an 8% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for around 8 lakh state government employees and pensioners.
• The increase raises the Dearness Allowance from 42% to 50% and is being provided in two instalments of 4% each.
• The subsequent Finance Department notification made the enhanced DA effective from 1 September 2026. The corresponding Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and family pensioners was also increased from 42% to 50%.

 

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh

• The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for another six months, with the extension coming into effect from 1 October 2026 in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.
• The extension follows a review of the prevailing law and order situation in the three northeastern states.

Detailed Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh

• The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for another six months, with the extension coming into effect from 1 October 2026 in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.
• The extension follows a review of the prevailing law and order situation in the three northeastern states.
• In Manipur, the entire state continues to be declared a “disturbed area” under the Act, except areas falling under the jurisdiction of 13 police stations in five districts. The excluded areas are:
• Imphal West: Imphal, Lamphel, City, Singjamei, Patsoi and Wangoi police stations.
• Imphal East: Porompat, Heingang and Irilbung police stations.
• Thoubal: Thoubal police station.
• Bishnupur: Bishnupur and Nambol police stations.
• Kakching: Kakching police station.
• In Nagaland, the Act has been extended in 9 districts—Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, Peren and Meluri. It also covers areas under 21 police stations in five other districts: Kohima, Mokokchung, Longleng, Wokha and Zunheboto.

 

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Central Government has notified four ports as mega ports under the provisions of the Indian Ports Act, 2025.
• The four ports meeting the prescribed criteria for classification as mega ports are:
• Deendayal Port (Kandla) – Major Port
• Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) – Major Port
• Paradip Port – Major Port
• Mundra Port – Non-Major Port operated by the Adani Group

Detailed Explanation:

• The Central Government has notified four ports as mega ports under the provisions of the Indian Ports Act, 2025.
• The four ports meeting the prescribed criteria for classification as mega ports are:
• Deendayal Port (Kandla) – Major Port
• Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) – Major Port
• Paradip Port – Major Port
• Mundra Port – Non-Major Port operated by the Adani Group
• The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, through a Gazette Notification, stated that the Central Government has notified the criteria for classifying a port as a mega port under Section 73(1) of the Indian Ports Act, 2025 (Act 27 of 2025).
• The notification specifies that Deendayal Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Paradip Port and Mundra Port satisfy the prescribed criteria for mega-port classification.
• The classification is significant because Mundra Port is a non-major port, whereas the other three—Deendayal Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port and Paradip Port—are major ports.
  
  

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Maharashtra Government has declared drought conditions in 265 of the state’s 358 talukas, covering nearly 74% of the talukas, due to deficient monsoon rainfall and drought-like conditions during the 2026 Kharif season.
• The declaration was issued by the Relief and Rehabilitation Department through a Government Resolution (GR) after the prescribed Trigger-1 conditions under the state’s Drought Management Code/Manual were met, based on a report submitted by the Commissioner of Agriculture.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Maharashtra Government has declared drought conditions in 265 of the state’s 358 talukas, covering nearly 74% of the talukas, due to deficient monsoon rainfall and drought-like conditions during the 2026 Kharif season.
• The declaration was issued by the Relief and Rehabilitation Department through a Government Resolution (GR) after the prescribed Trigger-1 conditions under the state’s Drought Management Code/Manual were met, based on a report submitted by the Commissioner of Agriculture.
• District Collectors have been directed to immediately conduct panchnamas (field assessments) to determine crop losses in the affected areas. The administration has also been instructed to collect geotagged photographs with Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates of damaged agricultural fields and submit detailed crop-loss assessment reports to the government through the Commissioner of Agriculture.
• The state government has introduced a 12-point relief and concession package for farmers, agricultural labourers and rural households in the 265 drought-affected talukas.
• Under the relief package, the government has provided for complete waiver of land revenue for affected farmers, restructuring of existing agricultural loans, and an immediate stay on the recovery of agriculture-related bank loans.
• The government has also announced exemption/concessions on current electricity bills for agricultural pumps above 7.5 horsepower (HP), while electricity charges for agricultural pumps up to 7.5 HP are already waived.
• School and college students in the affected areas will receive waiver of examination fees.
  
  

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, commonly referred to as the “Anti-Goonda Bill,” was passed by the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in June 2026.
• The Bill aims to strengthen the State’s legal framework to tackle organised crime, extortion, illegal mining, cybercrime, public disorder and other anti-social activities.

Detailed Explanation:

• The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, commonly referred to as the “Anti-Goonda Bill,” was passed by the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in June 2026.
• The Bill aims to strengthen the State’s legal framework to tackle organised crime, extortion, illegal mining, cybercrime, public disorder and other anti-social activities.
• The Bill was sent for Presidential assent because certain provisions required consideration under the constitutional framework governing State legislation that may overlap with Central legislation.
• A key issue concerns Section 2(d)(iii)(B), which includes within the definition of a “goonda” a person who commits, attempts to commit, abets, promotes, finances or facilitates an offence punishable under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
• The Central Government raised concerns that this provision could overlap with the preventive-detention framework under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988, which specifically deals with preventive detention of persons involved in illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

 

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• India co-hosted the launch of OneSCD (One Sickle Cell Disease), a Global Partnership to Advance Equity and Transform Sickle Cell Care, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York.

Detailed Explanation:

• India co-hosted the launch of OneSCD (One Sickle Cell Disease), a Global Partnership to Advance Equity and Transform Sickle Cell Care, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York.
• OneSCD is a multilateral coordination mechanism designed to strengthen country-led Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) programmes and scale proven approaches for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term care.
• The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria hosted the OneSCD launch, which was co-organised with UNICEF, WHO, Africa CDC, the World Coalition on Sickle Cell Disease and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
• OneSCD will bring together government leaders, UN agencies, health experts, civil society and people with lived experience to strengthen international cooperation on SCD.
  
  

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime to strengthen global cooperation in preventing and combating cybercrime.
• The United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime is the first comprehensive, universal and legally binding global treaty on cybercrime.
• The Convention was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in December 2024.

Detailed Explanation:

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime to strengthen global cooperation in preventing and combating cybercrime.
• The United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime is the first comprehensive, universal and legally binding global treaty on cybercrime.
• The Convention was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in December 2024.
• The Convention aims to strengthen international cooperation, cybercrime prevention, capacity-building, investigation and recovery of proceeds of cybercrime, with particular support for developing countries.
• It provides countries with measures to prevent and combat cyber offences and strengthens international cooperation in the sharing of electronic evidence related to serious crimes.

 

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Mandeep K. Bhandari as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on 25 September 2026, with the decision notified by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
• Mandeep K. Bhandari is a 2001-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer belonging to the AGMUT cadre — Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories (UTs).

Detailed Explanation:

• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Mandeep K. Bhandari as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on 25 September 2026, with the decision notified by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
• Mandeep K. Bhandari is a 2001-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer belonging to the AGMUT cadre — Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories (UTs).
• Before becoming CBSE Chairperson, Bhandari served as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and had been serving at the Governor’s Office in Jammu since March 2023.
• He replaced Lokhande Prashant Sitaram, who was holding additional charge as CBSE Chairperson after the transfer of former Chairperson Rahul Singh in June 2026.
• Bhandari also served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Additional CEO, Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, and Additional Director on the Board of J&K Bank.
• He has held the position of Joint Secretary (Drugs), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and played a role in the Central Government’s health administration during the COVID-19 period.
• Bhandari holds an MBBS degree and has previously served as Private Secretary to the Minister of Human Resource Development.

 

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• Former Justice R. C. Chavan resigned from the Maharashtra Government’s seven-member Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Committee.
• The Maharashtra Government constituted the seven-member UCC committee in July 2026 to prepare a framework for implementing a common civil code in the State.
• The committee is headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai.
• Justice Chavan resigned after the committee’s second online meeting, stating that the vacancy could be filled quickly by appointing another member.

Detailed Explanation:

• Former Justice R. C. Chavan resigned from the Maharashtra Government’s seven-member Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Committee.
• The Maharashtra Government constituted the seven-member UCC committee in July 2026 to prepare a framework for implementing a common civil code in the State.
• The committee is headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai.
• Justice Chavan resigned after the committee’s second online meeting, stating that the vacancy could be filled quickly by appointing another member.
• In his resignation letter, Chavan cited disagreements regarding the functioning of the committee and the participation of an official from outside Maharashtra.
• He alleged that committee meetings were being concluded without substantive discussion on important agenda items.
• Agenda items such as confirmation of minutes, website modifications and finalisation of questionnaires were allegedly disposed of quickly on the directions of the chairperson.
  
  

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Booker Prize Foundation announced the six-book shortlist for the Booker Prize 2026 at the Southbank Centre, London.
• The six shortlisted novels were selected from 163 eligible submissions written in English and published in the United Kingdom and/or Ireland between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026.
• The Booker Prize 2026 winner will be announced on 9 November 2026 at a ceremony at Old Billingsgate, London. The winner will receive £50,000, while each shortlisted author will receive £2,500.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Booker Prize Foundation announced the six-book shortlist for the Booker Prize 2026 at the Southbank Centre, London.
• The six shortlisted novels were selected from 163 eligible submissions written in English and published in the United Kingdom and/or Ireland between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026.
• The Booker Prize 2026 winner will be announced on 9 November 2026 at a ceremony at Old Billingsgate, London. The winner will receive £50,000, while each shortlisted author will receive £2,500.
• The six shortlisted novels and authors are:
• The End of Everything — M. John Harrison
• The Disappearers — Marlon James
• Black Bag — Luke Kennard
• May We Feed the King — Rebecca Perry
• The Things We Never Say — Elizabeth Strout

John of John — Douglas Stuart

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Delhi has secured the 268th position among 1,000 cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, making it the highest-ranked Indian city in the overall index.
• The Global Cities Index (GCI) is an annual index published by Oxford Economics, a global economic advisory firm. It evaluates the world’s 1,000 largest cities using five categories: Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment and Governance.

Detailed Explanation:

• Delhi has secured the 268th position among 1,000 cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, making it the highest-ranked Indian city in the overall index.
• The Global Cities Index (GCI) is an annual index published by Oxford Economics, a global economic advisory firm. It evaluates the world’s 1,000 largest cities using five categories: Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment and Governance.
• The index is designed to assess both the current performance and future prospects of cities, using Oxford Economics’ forecasting expertise to examine their development trajectory.
• In the 2026 Global Cities Index, New York ranked 1st, followed by London in 2nd, Paris in 3rd, Seattle in 4th and San Francisco in 5th.
• Around 100 Indian cities are included among the 1,000 cities assessed globally. India’s leading cities in the overall ranking are:
• Delhi – 268th
• Bengaluru – 311th
• Mumbai – 330th
• Chennai – 381st
• Hyderabad – 421st
• Pune – 427th
  
  

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Researchers from the Electrical Engineering Department of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi developed India’s first working and demonstrable indigenous micro-Graphics Processing Unit (micro-GPU) on 24–25 September 2026.
• The project was led by Tech students Nammi Akash and M. Ravi Teja under the guidance of Professor Jayadeva and Professor Kaushik Saha of IIT Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

• Researchers from the Electrical Engineering Department of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi developed India’s first working and demonstrable indigenous micro-Graphics Processing Unit (micro-GPU) on 24–25 September 2026.
• The project was led by Tech students Nammi Akash and M. Ravi Teja under the guidance of Professor Jayadeva and Professor Kaushik Saha of IIT Delhi.
• The indigenous micro-GPU aims to reduce India’s dependence on imported GPU technology and support the development of domestic graphics and display-processing systems.
• The micro-GPU uses a custom floating-point GPU engine and was implemented entirely in Register Transfer Language (RTL).
• The design was mapped onto a Spartan-7 Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) for prototyping, validation and testing before potential fabrication in silicon.

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• NTPC Limited and EDF Power Solutions India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of France-based Électricité de France (EDF), signed a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) agreement on 25 September 2026.
• The JV will develop, own and operate low-carbon energy projects in India and neighbouring countries.

Detailed Explanation:

• NTPC Limited and EDF Power Solutions India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of France-based Électricité de France (EDF), signed a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) agreement on 25 September 2026.
• The JV will develop, own and operate low-carbon energy projects in India and neighbouring countries.
• The partnership will undertake Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), hydropower projects, other Renewable Energy (RE) projects and electricity distribution businesses.
• The JV aims to establish an industrial platform for developing, building and operating low-carbon power plants, flexibility solutions and transmission assets.
• The partnership will support the decarbonisation and improved performance of electricity systems by leveraging the expertise and resources of NTPC and EDF.
  
  
  

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite captured detailed observations of the erupting Krasheninnikov volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, tracking the movement and spread of molten lava.
• The Krasheninnikov volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 500 years, after remaining dormant since around 1550.
• A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near Kamchatka on 30 July 2025, and the Krasheninnikov volcano began erupting days later, highlighting the importance of satellite-based monitoring of natural hazards.

Detailed Explanation:

• The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite captured detailed observations of the erupting Krasheninnikov volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, tracking the movement and spread of molten lava.
• The Krasheninnikov volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 500 years, after remaining dormant since around 1550.
• A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near Kamchatka on 30 July 2025, and the Krasheninnikov volcano began erupting days later, highlighting the importance of satellite-based monitoring of natural hazards.
• NISAR captured its first image of Krasheninnikov volcano on 25 December 2025 from approximately 747 km above Earth, while completing its post-launch checks and becoming operational.
• Researchers combined 17 NISAR images collected through mid-August to create a time-lapse sequence showing the evolution of the volcanic eruption.
• The observations showed lava first filling a smaller inner caldera, then spilling into a larger crater and eventually spreading outward in a broad, fan-shaped flow.
• The main lava field expanded eastward, while another lava flow moved northwest; scientists believe the northwest flow formed before NISAR began observing the volcano.
  
  

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, a multilateral air exercise, at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from 26 September to 12 October 2026.
• The theme of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is “Power in Partnership”, emphasising cooperation, interoperability and mutual trust among participating air forces.
• Seven Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) are participating: Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh; several other FFCs are also participating as observers.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, a multilateral air exercise, at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from 26 September to 12 October 2026.
• The theme of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is “Power in Partnership”, emphasising cooperation, interoperability and mutual trust among participating air forces.
• Seven Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) are participating: Australia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh; several other FFCs are also participating as observers.
• The participating foreign aircraft include F-35 Lightning II, Rafale, F-16, A400M, MRTT, C-130, C-130J and KC-30A, bringing together combat, airlift and air-to-air refuelling capabilities.

19) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Shaunak sailed from Chennai to Perth, Australia, on 25 September 2026 as part of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission.
• The mission aims to strengthen maritime cooperation, interoperability, coordination and professional exchanges among the four QUAD countries — India, Australia, Japan and the United States (U.S.).

Detailed Explanation:

• Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Shaunak sailed from Chennai to Perth, Australia, on 25 September 2026 as part of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission.
• The mission aims to strengthen maritime cooperation, interoperability, coordination and professional exchanges among the four QUAD countries — India, Australia, Japan and the United States (U.S.).
• Six “Sea Riders” embarked on ICGS Shaunak for the mission, comprising two officers each from India and Japan and one officer each from Australia and the U.S.
• The Sea Riders will participate in shipboard activities, observation, training and professional exchanges during the voyage to enhance mutual understanding of maritime operations.
• The mission aims to enhance interoperability, improve coordination, strengthen professional linkages, promote mutual understanding and build mutual trust among the maritime forces of the four QUAD countries.
• The initiative is aligned with the QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Joint Statement of 26 May 2026, which reaffirmed the commitment of the four countries to a free, open, inclusive and rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific.
  
  

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Anand Pandurangi, a noted psychiatrist and Karnataka Rajyotsava Awardee, died on 24 September 2026 at a private hospital in Dharwad, Karnataka, at the age of 74.
• The reported cause of death was a severe heart attack, and his final rites were performed with full state honours at the Hosayallapur crematorium, Dharwad.

Detailed Explanation:

• Anand Pandurangi, a noted psychiatrist and Karnataka Rajyotsava Awardee, died on 24 September 2026 at a private hospital in Dharwad, Karnataka, at the age of 74.
• The reported cause of death was a severe heart attack, and his final rites were performed with full state honours at the Hosayallapur crematorium, Dharwad.
• Pandurangi was known for promoting community-based mental healthcare in North Karnataka, making mental-health services accessible beyond traditional hospital settings.
• He completed his medical education at KIMS (Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences) and Karnataka University, received further training in Miraj, and made Dharwad his professional base.
• He expanded mental healthcare through school and college counselling programmes, mental health camps in towns and villages, and training teachers to identify mental-health concerns among adolescents.Journalist

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Soorya Krishnamoorthy, a renowned theatre director, cultural organiser and former ISRO scientist, passed away on 23 September 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, at the age of 78.
• He was widely known for his contribution to arts, theatre, music, dance and cinema and for promoting cultural activities through the Soorya Stage and Film Society.
• An engineer by profession, Krishnamoorthy began his career as a scientist-engineer in ISRO in the early 1970s and worked there for more than two decades.

Detailed Explanation:

• Soorya Krishnamoorthy, a renowned theatre director, cultural organiser and former ISRO scientist, passed away on 23 September 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, at the age of 78.
• He was widely known for his contribution to arts, theatre, music, dance and cinema and for promoting cultural activities through the Soorya Stage and Film Society.
• An engineer by profession, Krishnamoorthy began his career as a scientist-engineer in ISRO in the early 1970s and worked there for more than two decades.
• During his scientific career, he was associated with A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
• He founded the Soorya Stage and Film Society in 1977, which became closely associated with his name and cultural work.
• His first major show, “Thamaso Ma Jyothirgamaya,” was staged at the University Senate Hall on 3 September 1977.
• The Soorya Festival, started in Thiruvananthapuram in 1977, became a long-running cultural festival featuring music, dance and films.

The Soorya Festival attracted audiences from more than 30 countries and was recognised by the Limca Book of Records as Asia’s longest-running cultural festival.

22) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• World Tourism Day is observed annually on 27 September to raise awareness about the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, economic and environmental value.
• World Tourism Day 2026 was observed on 27 September 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

• World Tourism Day is observed annually on 27 September to raise awareness about the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, economic and environmental value.
• World Tourism Day 2026 was observed on 27 September 2026.
• The 2026 theme is “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.”
• The official World Tourism Day 2026 celebrations were hosted by El Salvador in the Americas.
• The 2026 theme focuses on the role of digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence in reshaping tourism, including travel experiences, destination management, operational efficiency and sustainable tourism practices.
• World Tourism Day has been observed since 1980 and is held every year on 27 September. The date corresponds to the anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of the World Tourism Organization on 27 September 1970.
  
  

23) Answer: D

• World Environmental Health Day is observed annually on 26 September to create awareness about the importance of environmental health and its role in protecting human health.
• World Environmental Health Day 2026 will be observed on 26 September 2026.
• The 2026 theme is “Environmental Health: Standing with Science to Protect Communities.”
  
  

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• World Lung Day is observed every year on 25 September to spread awareness about the importance of lung health and respiratory diseases.
• The 2026 World Lung Day campaign is led by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) along with other partner organisations.
• The theme of World Lung Day 2026 is “A Lifetime of Lung Health”.

Detailed Explanation:

• World Lung Day is observed every year on 25 September to spread awareness about the importance of lung health and respiratory diseases.
• The 2026 World Lung Day campaign is led by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) along with other partner organisations.
• The theme of World Lung Day 2026 is “A Lifetime of Lung Health”.
• The 2026 theme emphasises the need to maintain healthy lungs throughout life, beginning with proper lung growth and development during childhood and continuing through adulthood and old age.

25) Answer: D

About Andhra Pradesh:

• Chief Minister: Chandrababu Naidu
• Governor: S. Abdul Nazeer
• Capital: Amaravati
• National Parks: Papikonda National Park, Sri Venkateswara National Park, Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Coringa, Kolleru, Krishna, Kambalakonda, Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuaries