Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

DILRMP 3.0, announced for 2026-2031, has an anticipated financial outlay of approximately how much?

Accepted Answer

Rs 565.50 crore - DILRMP 3.0 has an anticipated financial outlay of Rs 565.50 crore for 2026-2031 . The new phase moves beyond basic digitisation toward a GIS-enabled land-records ecosystem or 'Land Stack'. • Key elements → Bhu-Aadhaar or ULPIN , georeferenced cadastral maps, Registration Seva Kendras and urban GIS mapping • Coverage → implementation across States and Union Territories Static GK link: DILRMP is a Central Sector Scheme handled by the Department of Land Resources. The earlier National Land Records Modernisation Programme was approved in 2008 and was revamped as DILRMP with full Central funding from 2016 .

Question 2

The Department of Land Resources, which implements DILRMP, functions under which Union ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Rural Development - The Department of Land Resources functions under the Ministry of Rural Development and is the Union department responsible for DILRMP. Under DILRMP 3.0, it is steering the transition toward interoperable, GIS-based land information systems. • Programme period → 2026-2031 • Proposed outlay → Rs 565.50 crore • Core objective → transparent, accessible and integrated digital land governance Static GK link: Land and land-revenue matters fall in the State List of the Seventh Schedule, notably Entries 18 and 45 . DILRMP nevertheless operates as a centrally funded programme supporting State and Union Territory implementation.

Question 3

NPCI's UPI Tap & Pay facility primarily uses which technology for contactless payments at compatible point-of-sale terminals?

Accepted Answer

Near Field Communication - UPI Tap & Pay uses Near Field Communication (NFC) to enable contactless payment at compatible point-of-sale terminals. The feature was introduced alongside My UPI , an AI-enabled platform for UPI support, transaction tracking and service management across banks and apps. • Tap & Pay → brings the phone close to a compatible terminal for payment • My UPI → consolidates customer-support and payment-management functions Static GK link: NFC is a short-range wireless communication technology commonly used for contactless payments. UPI stands for Unified Payments Interface and is operated by the National Payments Corporation of India.

Question 4

In which year was the National Payments Corporation of India, the operator of UPI, incorporated?

Accepted Answer

2008 - The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) was incorporated in 2008 as the umbrella organisation for retail payment and settlement systems in India. Its role makes it central to newer UPI features such as Tap & Pay and My UPI. • NPCI products include UPI, RuPay, IMPS, BHIM, Bharat BillPay and NETC FASTag • Institutional origin → initiative of the Reserve Bank of India and Indian Banks' Association Static GK link: NPCI was set up under the framework of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 and operates as a not-for-profit company, now structured under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Question 5

What milestone did India cross under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign by September 2026?

Accepted Answer

80 lakh doses administered - India crossed 80 lakh HPV vaccine doses under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign , marking a major public-health milestone in cervical-cancer prevention. • Target group → eligible girls aged 14 years • Dose schedule → free, voluntary single-dose vaccination with parental consent • Digital tracking → vaccination records are supported through the U-WIN platform • National launch → 28 February 2026 Static GK link: HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus . Vaccination against high-risk HPV types is a major preventive measure against cervical cancer and is most effective when given before exposure to the virus.

Question 6

The HPV vaccination campaign highlighted in September 2026 is primarily aimed at preventing which cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cervical cancer - HPV vaccination is primarily used to prevent cervical cancer . India's 2026 campaign provides free, voluntary single-dose vaccination to eligible 14-year-old girls , and the country crossed 80 lakh doses by September. • HPV → Human Papillomavirus • High-risk HPV infection → major cause of cervical cancer • Prevention strategy → vaccination plus screening and early detection Static GK link: The World Health Organization states that almost all cervical-cancer cases are linked to high-risk HPV infection. HPV types 16 and 18 are among the main cancer-causing types targeted by widely used vaccines.

Question 7

What major declaration was adopted at the 79th WHO Regional Committee session for South-East Asia in Dili?

Accepted Answer

Dili Declaration on Human Resources for Health: Equity in Specialized Care - The Dili Declaration on Human Resources for Health: Equity in Specialized Care was adopted at the 79th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia. • Venue → Dili, Timor-Leste • Meeting dates → 7-10 September 2026 • Focus → improving equitable access to specialists, especially in rural, remote and underserved areas • Follow-up → progress reviews are planned before a final report in 2030 Static GK link: The Regional Committee is the governing body of WHO in the South-East Asia Region and meets annually to frame regional policies, review progress and adopt resolutions.

Question 8

Where is the WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia headquartered?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi - The WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia is headquartered in New Delhi , India. This regional office supports the same WHO South-East Asia structure whose 79th Regional Committee session met in Dili in September 2026. • Region → one of WHO's six geographic regions • Membership → 10 Member States • Regional Committee → annual governing-body meeting of health ministers and senior officials Static GK link: The South-East Asia Regional Office was established in New Delhi in 1948 . Other WHO regional headquarters include Manila for the Western Pacific and Cairo for the Eastern Mediterranean.

Question 9

Which city ranked first in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 among cities with populations above 10 lakh?

Accepted Answer

Lucknow - Lucknow ranked first in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 among cities with populations above 10 lakh . It scored 198 points , finishing just ahead of Indore and Jabalpur. • Lucknow → 198 points • Indore → 197 points • Jabalpur → 195 points Static GK link: Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan is linked to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The survey evaluates city action on pollution sources, implementation measures and improvement in air-quality management rather than daily AQI alone.

Question 10

The National Clean Air Programme, under which Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan is conducted, was launched in which month and year?

Accepted Answer

January 2019 - The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched in January 2019 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change as a national strategy to address air pollution. • Original baseline → 2017 particulate-matter levels • City approach → locally tailored clean-air action plans with stakeholder participation • Revised target → up to 40% reduction in PM10 levels or achievement of national standards by 2025-26 Static GK link: NCAP focuses on particulate pollution, especially PM10 and PM2.5 . Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan was later introduced to assess and encourage city-level performance under the programme.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

220 kN - ISRO conducted the flight-acceptance hot test of the indigenous CE20 cryogenic engine at about 220 kN thrust, corresponding to an uprated level of roughly 22 tonnes. • Test date → 9 September 2026 • Test site → ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri , Tamil Nadu • Mission link → engine identified for the LVM3 M7 mission • Additional demonstration → LOX Tank Pressurisation Module for Gaganyaan-related C32 stages Static GK link: The CE20 is India's indigenous cryogenic upper-stage engine used with the LVM3 family, where liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen are used as cryogenic propellants.

Question 12

Where is the headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation located?

Accepted Answer

Bengaluru - The headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is in Bengaluru , Karnataka. ISRO Headquarters and the Department of Space Secretariat are located at Antariksh Bhavan. • ISRO formation → 15 August 1969 • Department of Space and Space Commission → established in 1972 • Current-affairs link → ISRO's CE20 flight-acceptance hot test in September 2026 was conducted at IPRC, Mahendragiri Static GK link: Vikram Sarabhai is regarded as the founding father of India's space programme. Major ISRO centres include VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram, URSC in Bengaluru and SDSC in Sriharikota.

Question 13

Which option correctly gives the host and dates of the 20th Asian Games 2026?

Accepted Answer

Aichi-Nagoya, Japan - 19 September to 4 October 2026 - The 20th Asian Games are scheduled in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan , from 19 September to 4 October 2026 . • Sports programme → 43 sports • Competition venues → 54 venues listed by the organising committee • Official slogan → IMAGINE ONE ASIA • Japan's hosting history → third Asian Games in the country, after Tokyo 1958 and Hiroshima 1994 Static GK link: The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951 . The Games are the continent's flagship multi-sport event under the Olympic Council of Asia framework.

Question 14

Which organisation is the continental body associated with the Asian Games?

Accepted Answer

Olympic Council of Asia - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is the continental body associated with the Asian Games. It works with host organising committees and Asian National Olympic Committees for the continent's major multi-sport events. • Current edition → 20th Asian Games • Host → Aichi-Nagoya, Japan • Dates → 19 September to 4 October 2026 • Official slogan → IMAGINE ONE ASIA Static GK link: The OCA's permanent headquarters is in Kuwait City , Kuwait. The Asian Games are normally held once every four years and bring together National Olympic Committees from across Asia.

Question 15

Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 is which edition of the annual bilateral Army exercise between India and the United States?

Accepted Answer

22nd edition - Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 is the 22nd edition of the annual bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army . • Official exercise period → 9-28 September 2026 • Training environments → desert operations at Mahajan in Rajasthan and high-altitude training at Auli in Uttarakhand • Focus → interoperability, command-post drills, field training and emerging battlefield technologies Static GK link: Yudh Abhyas began in 2004 and has developed into a major recurring India-US Army exercise. Its training themes typically combine tactical field operations with staff-level planning and interoperability.

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