Daily Current Affairs Quiz 05 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

Who was appointed Chairperson of the 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee constituted to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026?

Accepted Answer

Sanjay Jaiswal - Sanjay Jaiswal was named Chairperson of the 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee constituted to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. • Composition → 21 Lok Sabha members and 10 Rajya Sabha members • Purpose → detailed parliamentary scrutiny of the proposed amendments to the law governing foreign contributions Static GK link: A Joint Parliamentary Committee draws members from both Houses for a specified purpose. The underlying law in this case is the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 , which regulates acceptance and utilisation of foreign contribution and foreign hospitality.

Question 2

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 replaced which earlier legislation regulating foreign contributions in India?

Accepted Answer

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 - The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 repealed and replaced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 . The current-affairs link is the 2026 Amendment Bill now being examined by a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee chaired by Sanjay Jaiswal . Static GK link: The 2010 Act received presidential assent on 26 September 2010 and came into force, along with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011, on 1 May 2011 . Section 54 of the 2010 Act contains the repeal-and-saving provision relating to the 1976 law.

Question 3

Which satellite, launched aboard GSLV-F17 on 4 September 2026, became India's first imaging satellite designed to operate from geosynchronous orbit?

Accepted Answer

EOS-05 - EOS-05 was launched by ISRO aboard GSLV-F17 on 4 September 2026 from Sriharikota. It is an Earth observation spacecraft and India's first imaging satellite designed for geosynchronous-orbit operations , strengthening the ability to observe large areas on a continuing basis. • Launch vehicle → GSLV-F17 • Mission type → Earth observation Static GK link: GSLV stands for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle . ISRO's principal launch site is the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR at Sriharikota, from where PSLV and GSLV missions are conducted.

Question 4

Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, the launch site used for the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission, is located in which state?

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh - The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR is located at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh . The centre served as the launch base for the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission on 4 September 2026 . Static GK link: SDSC SHAR is described by ISRO as the Spaceport of India . It provides launch-base infrastructure, vehicle integration, tracking, telemetry and mission-control facilities. The centre has two launch pads used for PSLV and GSLV operations, in addition to infrastructure for sounding rockets. Sriharikota lies in Nellore district on the east coast of Andhra Pradesh.

Question 5

Which city was designated the SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-27 at the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting?

Accepted Answer

Lahore - Lahore in Pakistan received the designation of SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-27 . The decision was associated with the 26th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on 1 September 2026 . • Chairmanship for 2026-27 → Pakistan • Summit outcome → the Bishkek Declaration was among the documents approved Static GK link: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was established in 2001 . India and Pakistan became full members in 2017 , while Belarus joined as a full member in 2024 .

Question 6

Where is the permanent Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation located?

Accepted Answer

Beijing, China - The permanent Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is located in Beijing, China . This Static GK point connects directly with the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting held in Bishkek, where Lahore was named the SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-27 . Static GK link: The SCO has two permanent bodies : the Secretariat in Beijing and the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) Executive Committee in Tashkent, Uzbekistan . The organisation was established on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, and its official working languages are Russian and Chinese .

Question 7

What is the principal objective of the SUMAN Roadmap 2030 highlighted in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths - The SUMAN Roadmap 2030 seeks to achieve zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths by strengthening the continuum of maternal and newborn care. Its targeted strategy focuses on 13 high-focus states and 130 districts that account for a disproportionate share of maternal and newborn deaths. • Approach → care from pre-pregnancy through antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages • Focus → vulnerable and underserved areas Static GK link: SUMAN is a maternal-health initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and works alongside National Health Mission programmes aimed at improving safe, respectful and quality maternity care.

Question 8

In the maternal-health initiative SUMAN, what does the acronym SUMAN stand for?

Accepted Answer

Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan - SUMAN stands for Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan . The name is relevant to the 2030 roadmap that targets zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths, with special attention to 13 high-focus states and 130 districts . Static GK link: SUMAN was launched in 2019 to provide assured, dignified, respectful and quality maternal and newborn healthcare at no cost in public health facilities, with zero tolerance for denial of services. It brings existing maternal and neonatal health interventions under a service-assurance framework and supports the broader maternal-health objectives of the National Health Mission .

Question 9

Who released the RAKSHA defence diplomacy document outlining India's strategic roadmap for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years?

Accepted Answer

Rajnath Singh - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the RAKSHA defence diplomacy document in New Delhi on 3 September 2026 . It lays out India's strategic roadmap and vision for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years . • Strategic partnerships → deeper bilateral and multilateral security cooperation • Capacity building → exercises, training and sharing of best practices • Indigenous exports → promotion of Make-in-India defence platforms • Maritime security → strengthening India's role in the Indian Ocean Region Static GK link: India's defence diplomacy is coordinated through the Ministry of Defence in conjunction with the armed forces and foreign-policy institutions.

Question 10

What bilateral trade target have India and Canada set for 2030?

Accepted Answer

CAD 70 billion - India and Canada have set a target of CAD 70 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 . At their Foreign Office Consultations held on 2 September 2026 in New Delhi, the two sides reiterated their commitment to conclude negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and to more than double bilateral trade. • Venue → Hyderabad House, New Delhi • Trade objective → CAD 70 billion by 2030 Static GK link: A CEPA is broader than a basic goods-only tariff arrangement because such agreements can cover trade in goods and services as well as investment and other areas of economic cooperation.

Question 11

In the context of the India-Canada trade negotiations, what does CEPA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement - CEPA stands for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement . India and Canada reaffirmed their intention to advance CEPA negotiations while targeting bilateral trade of CAD 70 billion by 2030 . Their annual Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi on 2 September 2026 . Static GK link: India has used the CEPA format in trade relationships including those with Japan and the Republic of Korea . Such agreements typically extend beyond merchandise tariffs to cover services, investment and wider economic cooperation, making the term important for Economy and Banking examinations.

Question 12

BAM-H24, a next-generation energetic compound for advanced solid rocket propulsion, was jointly developed by DRDO and researchers from which institution?

Accepted Answer

University of Hyderabad - BAM-H24 was developed jointly by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and researchers at the University of Hyderabad . It is a boron-, hydrogen- and nitrogen-rich energetic compound intended for advanced solid rocket propulsion. • Material profile → high-energy performance • Safety profile → improved chemical and thermal stability • Application → solid rocket propulsion formulations Static GK link: DRDO is the principal defence research and development organisation under India's Ministry of Defence . It works across areas such as missiles, aeronautics, electronics, armaments, advanced materials and naval systems.

Question 13

In which year was the Defence Research and Development Organisation, linked with the BAM-H24 development, formed?

Accepted Answer

1958 - The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) was formed in 1958 . The current-affairs connection is BAM-H24 , a next-generation energetic compound developed jointly by DRDO and the University of Hyderabad for advanced solid rocket propulsion. Static GK link: DRDO was created through the amalgamation of the Army's Technical Development Establishments, the Directorate of Technical Development & Production and the Defence Science Organisation. It functions under the Ministry of Defence and conducts research in fields including missiles, aeronautics, electronics, armaments, combat vehicles, advanced materials and life sciences.

Question 14

Which two organisations launched an Agentic AI skilling initiative in India in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

NIELIT and Intel India - NIELIT and Intel India launched an Agentic AI Skilling Initiative in September 2026 to expand access to industry-aligned AI learning. Agentic AI refers to systems capable of reasoning, planning and executing complex tasks with a degree of autonomy under human oversight. • Agentic AI for Everyone → workflow automation, AI agents and multi-agent systems using no-code platforms • Engineering Agentic AI Systems → no-code, low-code and code-based frameworks Static GK link: NIELIT is a national institution focused on education, skilling, examination and certification in electronics, information technology and emerging technology areas.

Question 15

NIELIT, which partnered with Intel India for the Agentic AI skilling initiative, functions under the administrative control of which Union ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology - NIELIT functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) . In September 2026, NIELIT partnered with Intel India to launch an Agentic AI skilling initiative covering no-code, low-code and code-based learning pathways. Static GK link: NIELIT stands for National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology and was formerly known as the DOEACC Society . It is an autonomous scientific society engaged in formal and non-formal education, skill development, examination and certification in Information, Electronics & Communications Technology and emerging technology domains.

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