Daily Current Affairs Quiz 17 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

The 18th BRICS Summit, at which the New Delhi Declaration was adopted in September 2026, was held at which venue?

Accepted Answer

Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi - The 18th BRICS Summit was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026 , and the leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration . India hosted the summit during its fourth BRICS Chairship . Static GK link: BRICS cooperation rests on three broad pillars: political and security , economic and financial , and cultural and people-to-people cooperation . India is a founding member of the grouping. The 2026 summit theme was Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability , commonly abbreviated through the initials of those four focus areas.

Question 2

Before assuming its fourth BRICS Chairship in 2026, India had previously chaired the grouping in which three years?

Accepted Answer

2012, 2016 and 2021 - India had earlier held the BRICS Chairship in 2012 , 2016 and 2021 before assuming its fourth Chairship on 1 January 2026 . That Chairship culminated in the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September 2026. Static GK link: The acronym BRIC originally referred to Brazil, Russia, India and China. South Africa joined the grouping later, producing the name BRICS . India has participated in the grouping from its founding phase and uses the forum for cooperation on economic, financial, political and people-to-people issues.

Question 3

In September 2026, the Union Cabinet raised the monthly wage ceiling for mandatory EPFO coverage from Rs 15,000 to what amount?

Accepted Answer

Rs 25,000 - The Union Cabinet approved an increase in the mandatory EPFO wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month in September 2026. The government said the change is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory coverage. Static GK link: EPFO stands for Employees' Provident Fund Organisation . It administers provident fund, pension and insurance arrangements for covered workers and functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Labour and Employment . The principal law is the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 .

Question 4

EPFO functions under which Union ministry and is principally governed by which 1952 law?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Labour and Employment - EPF and MP Act, 1952 - EPFO is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Labour and Employment , and its principal statute is the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1952 . The September 2026 Cabinet decision raised the mandatory coverage wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 per month . Static GK link: The EPF law provides the statutory basis for provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance arrangements. The Central Board of Trustees is a tripartite body with representation from government, employers and employees, while EPFO assists the Board in administering the schemes.

Question 5

Which State or Union Territory topped the India Electric Mobility Index 2025 with an overall score of 84?

Accepted Answer

Delhi - Delhi topped the India Electric Mobility Index 2025 with an overall score of 84 . It was followed by Maharashtra with 78 and Karnataka with 73 , while Chandigarh scored 71 . Static GK link: The index is associated with NITI Aayog , the Union government's policy think tank. NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission and was established on 1 January 2015 . The Prime Minister serves as its ex-officio Chairperson , and the institution promotes cooperative and competitive federalism through policy coordination with states and Union Territories.

Question 6

NITI Aayog, which released the India Electric Mobility Index 2025, was established on which date?

Accepted Answer

1 January 2015 - NITI Aayog was established on 1 January 2015 , replacing the Planning Commission as the Union government's principal policy think tank. In 2026, its India Electric Mobility Index 2025 placed Delhi first nationally with a score of 84 . Static GK link: NITI stands for National Institution for Transforming India . The Prime Minister is its ex-officio Chairperson. Unlike a constitutional or statutory body, NITI Aayog was created through an executive resolution. It focuses on policy research, long-term strategy and Centre-State collaboration, including the promotion of cooperative and competitive federalism .

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of India's Net Zero Portal launched in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary registration and disclosure of net-zero commitments by entities - The India Net Zero Portal was launched as a central platform for the voluntary registration and disclosure of net-zero commitments by Indian entities across sectors. It was launched on 16 September 2026 in Mumbai along with the NAPCC Dashboard . Static GK link: NAPCC stands for National Action Plan on Climate Change . India released the NAPCC in 2008 to provide a broad framework for climate mitigation and adaptation. The original plan was organised around eight national missions , including missions on solar energy, enhanced energy efficiency, water, sustainable habitat and sustainable agriculture.

Question 8

India's National Action Plan on Climate Change was released in 2008 with how many original core National Missions?

Accepted Answer

Eight - India's National Action Plan on Climate Change was released in 2008 with eight original core National Missions . The framework covers mitigation, adaptation, energy efficiency, sustainable development and natural-resource conservation. The NAPCC Dashboard launched in September 2026 is intended to consolidate monitoring of progress across the National Missions. Static GK link: The original missions included the National Solar Mission , National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency, National Water Mission, National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, Green India Mission, Himalayan Ecosystem Mission and the Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.

Question 9

What is the theme of the fifth edition of SEMICON India being held in New Delhi from 17 to 19 September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem - The fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 is being held from 17 to 19 September 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi . Its theme is Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem . • Edition → fifth • Venue → Yashobhoomi, New Delhi Static GK link: The event is organised jointly by the India Semiconductor Mission and SEMI , the global semiconductor industry association. India Semiconductor Mission operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and supports India's semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem.

Question 10

The India Semiconductor Mission, a co-organiser of SEMICON India 2026, operates under which Union ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology - The India Semiconductor Mission functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology . It is a co-organiser of SEMICON India 2026 along with SEMI, the global industry association representing the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. Static GK link: MeitY is the Union ministry responsible for policy in areas such as electronics, information technology and digital governance. India's semiconductor policy framework seeks to build domestic capabilities across chip design, fabrication, packaging and related supply chains. SEMICON India serves as a platform connecting government, industry, investors, researchers, start-ups and academia across that ecosystem.

Question 11

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement was signed in New Delhi on which date in 2026?

Accepted Answer

27 April 2026 - The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement was signed in New Delhi on 27 April 2026 . The agreement followed negotiations launched in 2025 and then moved through the domestic legal processes required by each country. Static GK link: FTA stands for Free Trade Agreement . Such agreements typically reduce or eliminate tariffs and address rules governing trade in goods, services and related economic activity. The New Zealand side signed the agreement through its Trade and Investment Minister, while India's side was represented by the Union Commerce and Industry Minister. Entry into force depends on completion of the parties' internal legal procedures.

Question 12

During New Zealand parliamentary consideration of the India-New Zealand FTA legislation, which party-vote tally was recorded?

Accepted Answer

93-29 - A party vote of 93-29 was recorded during New Zealand parliamentary consideration of legislation implementing the India-New Zealand FTA . The agreement itself had been signed in New Delhi on 27 April 2026 . Static GK link: New Zealand's national legislature is the House of Representatives , a unicameral Parliament. Trade agreements generally require domestic legal changes where existing laws do not already provide the necessary authority. Under the India-New Zealand FTA text, entry into force follows completion of the parties' internal legal procedures and exchange of written notifications, unless both sides agree on another date.

Question 13

Who was selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024, announced in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Anant Nag - Veteran actor Anant Nag was selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema. The award is scheduled to be presented at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony on 22 September 2026 in Kevadia, Gujarat. Static GK link: The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969 by the Government of India and is named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke , widely regarded as the father of Indian cinema. It recognises an individual's outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.

Question 14

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest honour for lifetime contribution to cinema, was instituted in which year?

Accepted Answer

1969 - The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969 by the Government of India to honour outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema. In September 2026, Anant Nag was announced as the recipient for the award year 2024 . Static GK link: The honour is named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke , known as Dadasaheb Phalke and widely described as the father of Indian cinema. The award forms part of India's National Film Awards framework, which recognises excellence and contribution across Indian filmmaking.

Question 15

India's 2026 Women's Asia Cup triumph was its record-extending which title, and by what margin did it defeat Sri Lanka in the final?

Accepted Answer

Eighth title - 72 runs - India won a record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title in 2026 by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The final was played on 13 September 2026 . Static GK link: The Women's Asia Cup is an Asian regional cricket competition associated with the Asian Cricket Council . The body was originally known as the Asian Cricket Conference and was renamed the Asian Cricket Council in 1993 . The ACC organises regional competitions and development programmes for cricket across Asia.

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