Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

In September 2026, how many railway multitracking projects did the CCEA approve, and what was their combined estimated cost?

Accepted Answer

Eight projects worth Rs 20,804 crore - The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved eight railway multitracking projects with a combined estimated cost of Rs 20,804 crore on 9 September 2026 . • Five projects → Rs 10,021 crore , adding about 540 km • Three projects → Rs 10,783 crore , adding about 656 km • Combined coverage → 31 districts across nine states Static GK link: The projects were planned under PM GatiShakti National Master Plan , launched on 13 October 2021 to support integrated multimodal infrastructure planning and logistics efficiency.

Question 2

Which combination correctly describes the five southern railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Five projects, 540 km, Rs 10,021 crore - The southern package comprised five projects covering about 540 km at an estimated cost of Rs 10,021 crore . They span 17 districts in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana . • Routes include Arakkonam-Renigunta, Whitefield-Bangarapet, Hosur-Omalur, Salem-Karur-Dindigul and Secunderabad (Ghatkesar)-Kazipet • Target completion → up to 2029-30 Static GK link: The CCEA is a Cabinet committee chaired by the Prime Minister and considers major economic policy and investment matters. PM GatiShakti links infrastructure planning across sectors such as railways, roads, ports, airports and waterways.

Question 3

Which proposed constitutional provision was discussed in September 2026 for providing additional safeguards and a special governance framework to Ladakh?

Accepted Answer

Article 371(K) - The provision under discussion was Article 371(K) , proposed as a constitutional safeguard tailored to Ladakh . At the time of the September 2026 discussions, it had not yet been enacted and no final constitutional text had been adopted. • Proposed aim → protect local interests and identity • Governance idea → an elected body with legislative powers over specified subjects • Further questions on executive, financial and other powers remained under discussion Static GK link: Ladakh became a Union Territory under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 . Existing Articles 371 to 371J contain special provisions for specified states, while the proposed 371(K) would require constitutional action by Parliament.

Question 4

The Sixth Schedule, often discussed in the context of tribal-area autonomy, presently contains provisions for tribal areas in which four states?

Accepted Answer

Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram - The Sixth Schedule contains provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram . It provides for autonomous districts and autonomous regions in specified tribal areas. The Ladakh discussions are exam-relevant because earlier demands had included Sixth Schedule-style safeguards, while the September 2026 proposal centred on Article 371(K) as a distinct constitutional model. Static GK link: The Sixth Schedule is linked to Articles 244(2) and 275(1) of the Constitution. It empowers autonomous institutions in listed tribal areas and is different from the Fifth Schedule, which deals with Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in other states.

Question 5

What is the central theme of the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026?

Accepted Answer

Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari - The theme of the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 is Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari . The month-long campaign was launched on 9 September 2026 at Varanasi and runs through 8 October 2026 . • Focus → dietary diversity and adequate protein • Anganwadi priority → fresh hot cooked meals and community ownership • Child development → nutrition linked with early stimulation and learning Static GK link: POSHAN Abhiyaan was launched in March 2018 as a national nutrition mission. Its interventions are now integrated under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Question 6

POSHAN Abhiyaan, the national nutrition mission connected with Rashtriya Poshan Maah, was launched in which year?

Accepted Answer

2018 - POSHAN Abhiyaan was launched in 2018 , with the mission placing nutrition at the centre of coordinated action for women and children. Rashtriya Poshan Maah, observed every September, serves as a major community-mobilisation platform under this nutrition framework. • Current umbrella → Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 • Nodal ministry → Ministry of Women and Child Development • 2026 campaign → 9th edition Static GK link: The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme began in 1975 . Anganwadi Centres are its frontline delivery points for supplementary nutrition, preschool education and selected health-linked services.

Question 7

At what uprated thrust level did ISRO conduct the September 2026 flight-acceptance hot test of the CE20 cryogenic engine?

Accepted Answer

220 kN, about 22 tonnes - ISRO conducted the flight-acceptance hot test of the CE20 cryogenic engine at an uprated thrust level of about 220 kN, or 22 tonnes , on 9 September 2026 . The engine is intended for the LVM3 M7 mission . • Future configuration → C32 upper stage at the uprated thrust level • Test result → engine performance met the required objectives • Additional demonstration → LOX Tank Pressurization Module for Gaganyaan-related C32 stages Static GK link: A cryogenic rocket stage uses propellants stored at extremely low temperatures. The CE20 is a liquid-propellant cryogenic engine used on the upper stage of ISRO's heavy-lift LVM3 launch vehicle.

Question 8

Where was ISRO's September 2026 CE20 flight-acceptance hot test conducted, and for which mission was the engine identified?

Accepted Answer

IPRC, Mahendragiri - LVM3 M7 - The test was conducted at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri , and the engine was identified for the LVM3 M7 mission . ISRO described it as the seventh operational mission of the LVM3 launch vehicle. • Test site → Main Engine and Stage Test facility at IPRC • Test date → 9 September 2026 • Planned mission timing → fourth quarter of 2026 Static GK link: IPRC is ISRO's major propulsion testing and integration centre at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu. LVM3 was earlier known as GSLV Mk III and is India's heavy-lift launch vehicle for missions requiring higher payload capability.

Question 9

ORV Sagar Manthan, launched in September 2026, was built by which organisation and for which research institution?

Accepted Answer

GRSE - National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research - Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) designed and constructed ORV Sagar Manthan for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The vessel was launched at Kolkata on 9 September 2026 . • Approximate project cost → Rs 840 crore • Mission framework → Deep Ocean Mission • Planned service life → about 30 years • Delivery for commissioning → scheduled for 2028 Static GK link: GRSE is a defence public sector shipyard headquartered in Kolkata. NCPOR functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and supports India's polar and ocean research programmes.

Question 10

ORV Sagar Manthan is being constructed under which vertical of India's Deep Ocean Mission?

Accepted Answer

Vertical 4 - Deep Ocean Survey and Exploration - ORV Sagar Manthan is being built under Vertical 4 - Deep Ocean Survey and Exploration of the Deep Ocean Mission . The vessel will support multidisciplinary surveys, geophysical profiling, atmospheric observations and water-column sampling, including work in challenging oceanic environments. • Vessel cost → about Rs 840 crore • Builder → GRSE • Scientific user → NCPOR under the Ministry of Earth Sciences Static GK link: The Deep Ocean Mission was launched in 2021 and has six verticals . Its objectives include deep-sea technology, ocean-climate services, biodiversity research, survey and exploration, ocean energy and freshwater, and advanced marine biology.

Question 11

The 22nd Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 adopted a two-theatre format. Which pair correctly identifies its desert and high-altitude training locations?

Accepted Answer

Mahajan, Rajasthan and Auli, Uttarakhand - The 22nd edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 uses a two-theatre format covering Mahajan in Rajasthan for desert training and Auli in Uttarakhand for high-altitude operations. The format exposes the same participating forces to sharply different terrain and operational conditions. • Participants → Indian Army and United States Army • Focus → interoperability, tactical coordination and modern battlefield systems • 2026 feature → counter-drone capabilities form an important part of training Static GK link: Mahajan Field Firing Ranges are associated with the Bikaner region of Rajasthan, while Auli is a high-altitude location in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.

Question 12

Exercise Yudh Abhyas is an annual bilateral Army exercise between India and which country?

Accepted Answer

United States - Exercise Yudh Abhyas is a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army . Its 22nd edition in 2026 combines desert and high-altitude training, with activities extending across Rajasthan and Uttarakhand. • Purpose → strengthen interoperability and tactical coordination • Training areas → Mahajan and Auli • Modern capability focus → counter-drone systems, command integration and live-field training Static GK link: Important India-US defence agreements often asked in exams include LEMOA signed in 2016 , COMCASA in 2018 and BECA in 2020 , which support logistics, secure communications and geospatial cooperation respectively.

Question 13

Which countries participate in Exercise Samudra Laksamana, and which Indian naval ship joined its fourth edition in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

India and Malaysia - INS Mysore - Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Malaysia , and INS Mysore joined its fourth edition in September 2026. The ship arrived at Lumut, Malaysia, on 9 September 2026 . • Participants → Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy • Activities → harbour engagements, sea operations, cross-deck visits and professional exchanges • Aim → improve interoperability and mutual understanding Static GK link: INS Mysore is a guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy. Such bilateral maritime exercises are important tools for building operational familiarity, communication procedures and maritime-security cooperation.

Question 14

The fourth edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana, involving INS Mysore, was held at which Malaysian naval location?

Accepted Answer

Lumut - The fourth edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana was associated with Lumut, Malaysia , where INS Mysore arrived on 9 September 2026 to participate with the Royal Malaysian Navy. • Exercise type → bilateral maritime exercise • Harbour phase → professional interactions and cross-deck visits • Sea phase → operational engagements designed to strengthen interoperability • Wider context → aligned with India's MAHASAGAR vision and the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation 2026 Static GK link: Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's national capital, while Putrajaya is the federal administrative centre. Malaysia is a member of ASEAN , founded in 1967 .

Question 15

The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notified in September 2026 are scheduled to come into force on which date?

Accepted Answer

1 January 2027 - The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 are scheduled to come into force on 1 January 2027 . The Department of Consumer Affairs announced the amendments on 10 September 2026 to strengthen transparency and consumer protection in digital marketplaces. • Sponsored listings → clear disclosure required • Price reductions → prior price based on the lowest price in the preceding 30 days • Dark patterns → yearly self-audit and compliance display • Grievances → e-commerce entities must join the National Consumer Helpline convergence process Static GK link: The E-Commerce Rules, 2020 were framed under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 , which replaced the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

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