Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

According to UNESCO's current World Heritage Centre listing, how many properties are on India's Tentative List?

Accepted Answer

73 properties - The UNESCO World Heritage Centre currently lists 73 properties on India's Tentative List. A Tentative List is the inventory of properties a State Party may consider for future nomination to the World Heritage List; it is not the same as the list of already-inscribed World Heritage properties. • Current Tentative List total → 73 • India currently has 45 properties inscribed on the World Heritage List Static GK link: World Heritage properties are classified as cultural, natural or mixed . A property normally needs to appear on a country's Tentative List before it can be nominated for inscription.

Question 2

India ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in which year?

Accepted Answer

1977 - India deposited its ratification of the World Heritage Convention on 14 November 1977 . The convention provides the international framework for identifying and protecting cultural and natural heritage considered to have outstanding universal value. • Convention adopted → 16 November 1972 • Convention entered into force → 1975 • India's ratification → 1977 Static GK link: The convention is formally titled the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage . It is administered through UNESCO's World Heritage system and links cultural-heritage conservation with nature conservation.

Question 3

The eight railway multitracking projects approved in September 2026 together involve what approximate cost and network addition?

Accepted Answer

Rs 20,804 crore and 1,196 km - The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approvals together cover eight railway multitracking projects with an aggregate estimated cost of Rs 20,804 crore and about 1,196 km of added network. • Five-project package → Rs 10,021 crore , about 540 km • Three-project package → Rs 10,783 crore , about 656 km • Combined coverage → nine states Static GK link: Multitracking adds extra railway lines on busy corridors to improve capacity, operational efficiency and reliability. Such infrastructure approvals are examined as major public-investment decisions of the Union government.

Question 4

Who chairs the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, which approved the September 2026 railway multitracking projects?

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister - The Prime Minister chairs the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) . The September 2026 railway releases specifically state that the CCEA chaired by the Prime Minister approved the multitracking proposals of the Ministry of Railways. • CCEA role → considers important economic-policy and investment matters • Railway proposals → processed as major infrastructure-capacity decisions Static GK link: Cabinet Committees help the Union Cabinet handle specialised areas of government business more efficiently. The CCEA is especially important for large economic, infrastructure and investment decisions, while the Cabinet Secretariat provides coordination support for the functioning of Cabinet and its committees.

Question 5

Under PM-SETU, Strategic Investment Plans worth Rs 735.70 crore were approved for which three ITI clusters?

Accepted Answer

Bhiwadi, Medchal and Meerut - The PM-SETU National Steering Committee approved Strategic Investment Plans worth Rs 735.70 crore for ITI clusters at Bhiwadi in Rajasthan, Medchal in Telangana and Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. • Bhiwadi → Rs 241.00 crore • Medchal → Rs 254.30 crore • Meerut → Rs 240.40 crore • Cumulative sanctioned investment → Rs 2,171 crore across nine ITI clusters Static GK link: PM-SETU expands as Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs and follows an industry-led Hub-and-Spoke model for modernising the ITI ecosystem.

Question 6

PM-SETU is administered under which Union ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship - PM-SETU is a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) . Its purpose is to transform Government ITIs through industry partnerships, upgraded infrastructure, modern courses and stronger employability outcomes. • Implementing ecosystem → MSDE, states and industry partners • Training network → Hub ITIs supported by Spoke ITIs Static GK link: The Directorate General of Training (DGT) functions under MSDE as the apex organisation for development and coordination of vocational training. Training and apprenticeship functions of the earlier DGE&T; setup were transferred from the Ministry of Labour and Employment to MSDE in 2015 .

Question 7

Which department will coordinate India's follow-up after it endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security?

Accepted Answer

Department of Telecommunications - The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will take forward India's engagement under the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security . India endorsed the initiative on 9 September 2026 , committing to cooperation around open, interoperable, secure, resilient and resource-efficient next-generation networks. • Follow-up coordinator → DoT • Announcement context → G20 Innovation Ministerial in North Carolina • India's stated ambition → contribute 10 percent of global 6G standards and patents Static GK link: DoT functions under the Ministry of Communications and is the Union government's principal department for telecommunications policy, licensing and spectrum-related administration.

Question 8

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, a key institution in India's telecom sector, was established in which year?

Accepted Answer

1997 - The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was established on 20 February 1997 under the TRAI Act, 1997 . It was created as an independent regulator for telecommunications, including matters such as tariffs, service regulation and a fair competitive environment. • Governing law → Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 • Establishment → 20 February 1997 Static GK link: The TRAI Act was amended in 2000 to create the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) , separating adjudicatory functions from the regulator. This institutional framework is relevant as India prepares for future 6G networks.

Question 9

ORV Sagar Manthan, launched in Kolkata in September 2026, is being built by which shipyard for which research institution?

Accepted Answer

GRSE for NCPOR - Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) is building ORV Sagar Manthan for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) . The vessel was launched at Kolkata on 9 September 2026 . • Yard number → 3041 • Planned commissioning → 2028 • Milestone → India's first advanced Ocean Research Vessel built by GRSE • Future role → multidisciplinary oceanographic research and environmental observations Static GK link: GRSE is a defence public-sector shipyard under the Ministry of Defence and traces its origins to 1884 . It is headquartered in Kolkata.

Question 10

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, for which ORV Sagar Manthan is being built, is headquartered at which place?

Accepted Answer

Vasco-da-Gama, Goa - The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) is headquartered at Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa . It functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and supports India's research in polar regions and the oceans. • Headquarters → Vasco-da-Gama, Goa • Parent ministry → Ministry of Earth Sciences Static GK link: NCPOR is a central institution for India's Antarctic, Arctic and Southern Ocean research activities. The new ORV Sagar Manthan is intended to strengthen India's indigenous ocean-research capability and is scheduled for commissioning in 2028 after system integration and sea trials.

Question 11

The Defence Acquisition Council's September 2026 approvals were worth about how much, with roughly what share intended from Indian industry?

Accepted Answer

Rs 1.10 lakh crore and 98 percent - The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded approvals estimated at about Rs 1.10 lakh crore on 7 September 2026 , with approximately 98 percent of the procurement value intended to come from Indian industry. • Beneficiaries → Indian Army, Navy and Air Force requirements • Army proposals included CBRN reconnaissance vehicles, high-mobility vehicles and other systems • Domestic sourcing share → about 98 percent Static GK link: The DAC is the apex decision-making body for major capital acquisitions in the Ministry of Defence and operates within India's defence-procurement framework, including the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 .

Question 12

In India's defence procurement process, what does AoN stand for?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance of Necessity - AoN stands for Acceptance of Necessity . In the 7 September 2026 meeting, the Defence Acquisition Council accorded AoNs for capital-acquisition proposals estimated at about Rs 1,10,000 crore . • Meaning → in-principle administrative approval for a procurement requirement • September package → covered requirements of all three armed services Static GK link: AoN is an important early approval in the capital-procurement cycle; it does not itself mean that a final purchase contract has been signed. The process is governed by the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 , while the DAC is chaired by the Raksha Mantri .

Question 13

Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 is being conducted between which two air forces and at which location?

Accepted Answer

IAF and JASDF at Jodhpur - Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 is a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) at Air Force Station Jodhpur . It runs from 9 to 22 September 2026 . • IAF aircraft → LCA Tejas, Su-30 MKI and Rafale • JASDF aircraft → F-2A fighters • Focus → advanced missions, tactical proficiency and aerospace operational synergy Static GK link: Veer Guardian is the dedicated bilateral fighter exercise between the two air forces and forms part of expanding India-Japan defence cooperation.

Question 14

The inaugural edition of Exercise Veer Guardian between India and Japan was held in which year and country?

Accepted Answer

2023 in Japan - The inaugural edition of Exercise Veer Guardian was held in 2023 in Japan . The first exercise involved the Indian Air Force and the Japan Air Self Defence Force and included fighter-combat training and exchanges of operational best practices. • First edition → 12 to 26 January 2023 • Main venue → Hyakuri Air Base, Japan • IAF fighter element → Su-30 MKI Static GK link: The second edition, Veer Guardian 2026 , shifted to India at Air Force Station Jodhpur, reflecting the reciprocal nature of bilateral military training and the deepening India-Japan defence partnership.

Question 15

Princess Elisabeth Island, an artificial energy island combining HVAC and HVDC infrastructure, is being developed by which country in which sea?

Accepted Answer

Belgium - North Sea - Belgium is developing Princess Elisabeth Island in the North Sea , about 45 km off the Belgian coast. The project is designed as an offshore electricity hub linking new wind farms with Belgium's onshore high-voltage grid. • Milestone → world's first artificial energy island designed to combine HVAC and HVDC transmission • Planned offshore-wind connection → up to 3.5 GW • Grid operator → Elia Transmission Belgium Static GK link: HVAC means high-voltage alternating current, while HVDC means high-voltage direct current. Belgium's capital is Brussels, which also hosts major European Union institutions.

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