Daily Current Affairs Quiz 19 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

SEMICON India 2026, inaugurated on 17 September 2026, was held at which venue in New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Yashobhoomi, Dwarka - SEMICON India 2026 was held at Yashobhoomi , the India International Convention and Expo Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi, from 17 to 19 September 2026 . It was the fifth edition of the flagship semiconductor conference and exhibition and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Static GK link: The event is jointly organised by the India Semiconductor Mission and SEMI. India Semiconductor Mission functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology . The Semicon India Programme was approved in 2021 to support the development of semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystems in India.

Question 2

What was the official theme of SEMICON India 2026?

Accepted Answer

Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem - The theme of SEMICON India 2026 was Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem . The theme reflected India's effort to develop capabilities across semiconductor design, fabrication, packaging, materials, research, supply chains and talent rather than focusing on a single stage of chip production. Static GK link: A semiconductor has electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. Silicon is widely used because its electrical properties can be precisely controlled through doping . Semiconductor devices form the foundation of integrated circuits used in computers, communication systems, automobiles, industrial equipment and consumer electronics.

Question 3

Moody's Ratings revised India's real GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 to what level in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

7% - Moody's Ratings revised India's real GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 to 7% , compared with its earlier forecast of 6% . The revision highlighted the resilience of domestic economic activity while also noting risks from global energy prices and inflationary pressures. Static GK link: India's official national-income estimates are prepared by the National Statistical Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. GDP measures the value of final goods and services produced within a country's domestic territory during a specified period, while nominal GDP uses current prices and real GDP removes the effect of price changes.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes real GDP?

Accepted Answer

GDP adjusted for changes in the general price level - Real GDP measures economic output after adjusting for changes in prices, allowing growth across different periods to be compared without inflation distorting the result. This is the growth measure referred to in Moody's Ratings forecast of 7% for India in FY 2026-27. Static GK link - National income: Nominal GDP values production at current prices, while real GDP uses constant-price concepts. GNP differs from GDP by incorporating net factor income from abroad. In India, national accounts are compiled by the National Statistical Office , which functions under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Question 5

What was India's position in the Global Gender Gap Index 2026?

Accepted Answer

131st - India ranked 131st among 145 economies in the Global Gender Gap Index 2026 . India's overall gender-parity score was 64.5% . The index tracks gaps between women and men rather than comparing countries solely by their absolute levels of development. Static GK link: The Global Gender Gap framework evaluates parity across four broad dimensions: Economic Participation and Opportunity , Educational Attainment , Health and Survival , and Political Empowerment . A score closer to full parity indicates that a larger share of the measured gender gap has been closed.

Question 6

Which organisation publishes the Global Gender Gap Report?

Accepted Answer

World Economic Forum - The Global Gender Gap Report is published by the World Economic Forum . Its 2026 edition placed India at 131st with an overall gender-parity score of 64.5% . The report is designed to compare gender gaps across economies using a common framework. Static GK link: The World Economic Forum was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland . It is an independent, not-for-profit organisation known globally for convening leaders from government, business, academia and civil society. Its annual meeting is closely associated with Davos, Switzerland .

Question 7

India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar was inaugurated in September 2026 at which location?

Accepted Answer

Sambalpur, Odisha - India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar was inaugurated at Sambalpur, Odisha , on 17 September 2026 . The radar strengthens weather monitoring and early-warning capability across western Odisha and adjoining regions and forms part of the expansion of India's observation network under Mission Mausam . Static GK link: A Doppler Weather Radar uses the Doppler effect to estimate the motion of precipitation particles and helps meteorologists track rainfall, thunderstorms and severe weather. India's operational weather services are led by the India Meteorological Department , which functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Question 8

Mission Mausam was approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024 with what outlay over two years?

Accepted Answer

Rs 2,000 crore - Mission Mausam was approved by the Union Cabinet on 11 September 2024 with an outlay of Rs 2,000 crore over two years. The mission seeks to strengthen weather observations, forecasting, modelling and climate services, including expansion of the Doppler Weather Radar network. Static GK link: Mission Mausam is chiefly implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences through institutions including the India Meteorological Department, National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology. Its broad objective is to help make India more weather-ready and climate-smart through improved observation and prediction systems.

Question 9

PM Vishwakarma completed three years on which date in 2026?

Accepted Answer

17 September 2026 - PM Vishwakarma completed three years on 17 September 2026 . The scheme was launched on 17 September 2023 to provide end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools. By its third anniversary, the scheme's registration target of 30 lakh beneficiaries had been achieved. Static GK link: PM Vishwakarma is administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises . Its support framework includes recognition through certificates and ID cards, skill training, toolkit incentives, concessional credit, digital-transaction incentives and marketing assistance.

Question 10

PM Vishwakarma formally covers artisans and craftspeople engaged in how many traditional trades?

Accepted Answer

18 - PM Vishwakarma covers artisans and craftspeople belonging to 18 traditional trades . These include occupations such as carpenter, boat maker, blacksmith, goldsmith, potter, cobbler, mason, barber, washerman, tailor and fishing-net maker. The scheme aims to strengthen traditional livelihoods while improving access to modern tools, skills, finance and markets. Static GK link: Eligible beneficiaries may receive a toolkit incentive of up to Rs 15,000 and collateral-free enterprise-development loans of up to Rs 3 lakh in two tranches. The concessional interest rate for beneficiaries is fixed at 5% , subject to the scheme's prescribed conditions.

Question 11

Who was appointed World Bank Group Chief Economist in September 2026, with the appointment effective from 1 October 2026?

Accepted Answer

Michael Kremer - Nobel laureate Michael Kremer was appointed World Bank Group Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics . His appointment was announced in September 2026 and is effective from 1 October 2026 . In the role, he leads the institution's research, data and analytical agenda. Static GK link: The World Bank Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Its major institutions include the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association. The World Bank Group President at the time of Kremer's appointment was Ajay Banga .

Question 12

Michael Kremer shared the 2019 Nobel Economics Prize with which pair?

Accepted Answer

Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo - Michael Kremer shared the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel with Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo . The prize recognised their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty, particularly the use of carefully designed field experiments to evaluate development interventions. Static GK link: The Economics Prize was established by Sveriges Riksbank , Sweden's central bank, in 1968 in memory of Alfred Nobel. It is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences , which also selects Nobel laureates in Physics and Chemistry.

Question 13

What global rank did GIFT City achieve in the Global Financial Centres Index 40?

Accepted Answer

37th - GIFT City ranked 37th globally in the Global Financial Centres Index 40 , improving by nine positions from its previous rank of 46th . It also entered the Asia-Pacific region's top group of financial centres and improved its position in the FinTech ranking. Static GK link: GIFT stands for Gujarat International Finance Tec-City. It is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat and hosts India's maiden International Financial Services Centre. An IFSC allows specified financial services and transactions to be undertaken for international clients under a specialised regulatory framework.

Question 14

Which authority is the unified regulator for financial products, services and institutions in India's International Financial Services Centres?

Accepted Answer

International Financial Services Centres Authority - The International Financial Services Centres Authority , or IFSCA, is the unified regulator for financial products, financial services and financial institutions operating in India's International Financial Services Centres. Its headquarters is located at GIFT City, Gandhinagar . Static GK link: IFSCA was established on 27 April 2020 under the International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019 . Before its creation, regulatory responsibilities in an IFSC were divided among domestic regulators including the RBI, SEBI, PFRDA and IRDAI. The unified-regulator model is intended to improve coordination and provide a specialised framework for international financial activity.

Question 15

Who ultimately carried India's flag at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games?

Accepted Answer

Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat - Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat ultimately served as India's flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games . Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor had initially been named as the male flag-bearer, but Pawan Sehrawat replaced him because of a reported logistical issue involving Toor's ceremonial kit. Static GK link: The Asian Games are organised under the Olympic Council of Asia. The first Asian Games were held in 1951 in New Delhi . India has hosted the Games twice - New Delhi in 1951 and again in 1982 .

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