Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20 & 21 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

Which state or Union Territory secured the highest overall score in the India Electric Mobility Index 2025?

Accepted Answer

Delhi - Delhi topped the India Electric Mobility Index 2025 with an overall score of 84 . Maharashtra followed with 78 , Karnataka with 73 and Chandigarh with 71 . The index tracks the progress of States and Union Territories in developing their electric-mobility ecosystems. Static GK link: The index is associated with NITI Aayog and was prepared with WRI India. Its assessment reflects areas such as EV adoption, charging infrastructure and innovation/start-up readiness . NITI Aayog functions as the Union government's policy think tank and works with States through the principles of cooperative and competitive federalism.

Question 2

NITI Aayog, which is associated with the India Electric Mobility Index, was established on which date?

Accepted Answer

1 January 2015 - NITI Aayog was established on 1 January 2015 as the Government of India's principal public-policy think tank. Its work now includes sectors such as electric mobility, sustainable development, health, agriculture and infrastructure. Static GK link: NITI stands for National Institution for Transforming India . It replaced the Planning Commission , which had been established in 1950 . The Prime Minister of India serves as its ex-officio Chairperson. NITI Aayog is neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body; it was created through an executive resolution of the Union government and promotes cooperative and competitive federalism .

Question 3

What is the revised monthly wage ceiling for mandatory EPFO coverage approved in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Rs 25,000 - The wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation was raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month . The revised ceiling took effect from 17 September 2026 and is expected to extend statutory social-security coverage to more than 51 lakh additional employees. Static GK link: EPFO functions under the Ministry of Labour & Employment . It administers provident fund, pension and insurance-related social-security schemes for eligible workers. The previous wage ceiling of Rs 15,000 had been in force since September 2014 , making the 2026 revision a significant expansion of mandatory coverage.

Question 4

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation primarily administers social-security provisions under which central law?

Accepted Answer

Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 - The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation administers its principal social-security framework under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 . The September 2026 wage-ceiling revision expands the group of employees automatically brought within this framework. Static GK link: Major schemes administered through EPFO include the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 , the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 and the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976 . EPFO functions under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The Employees' State Insurance framework, by contrast, is administered through ESIC under the separate Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 .

Question 5

Under the new GOBARdhan framework, what is the prescribed CBG purchase-obligation trajectory for FY 2026-27, FY 2027-28 and FY 2028-29 onward?

Accepted Answer

3%, 4% and 5% - The revised GOBARdhan framework prescribes a CBG purchase-obligation trajectory of 3% in FY 2026-27 , 4% in FY 2027-28 and 5% from FY 2028-29 onward . The obligation applies through City Gas Distribution entities in the CNG transport and domestic PNG segments. Static GK link: CBG stands for Compressed Bio-Gas . It can be produced from biodegradable feedstock such as cattle dung, agricultural residue and organic waste. Its use supports a circular economy by turning waste into fuel and organic manure while reducing dependence on conventional fossil-based gas.

Question 6

What does the acronym GOBARdhan stand for in the government's waste-to-wealth initiative?

Accepted Answer

Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan - GOBARdhan stands for Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan . The initiative promotes the conversion of biodegradable waste such as cattle dung, agricultural residue and other organic material into useful products including biogas, compressed bio-gas and organic manure. Static GK link: GOBARdhan is linked with the government's broader waste-to-wealth and sanitation agenda and is coordinated through the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. CBG can substitute conventional natural gas in appropriate applications, while the digested material generated from biogas plants can be processed into organic manure, supporting both cleaner waste management and rural economic activity.

Question 7

What position did GIFT City secure 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 top group of financial centres in the Asia-Pacific region, while New York retained the leading global position. Static GK link: GIFT stands for Gujarat International Finance Tec-City . Located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, it hosts India's first International Financial Services Centre . The IFSC ecosystem is regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority , a unified regulator created to oversee financial products, services and institutions operating in India's IFSC.

Question 8

The Global Financial Centres Index is produced by Z/Yen Partners in collaboration with which institution?

Accepted Answer

China Development Institute - The Global Financial Centres Index is produced by Z/Yen Partners in collaboration with the China Development Institute . The September 2026 edition, GFCI 40, placed GIFT City at 37th globally after a nine-place improvement. Static GK link: The GFCI was first published in 2007 and is generally released twice a year , in March and September. It evaluates the competitiveness of major financial centres using quantitative indicators and assessments from financial-services professionals. Factors commonly considered include the business environment, human capital, infrastructure, financial-sector development and reputation. New York and London have remained among the index's leading global financial centres.

Question 9

Which two companies together raised Rs 1,000 crore through tokenised corporate bond issuances enabled by NSE?

Accepted Answer

REC Limited and Larsen & Toubro - REC Limited and Larsen & Toubro together raised Rs 1,000 crore through tokenised corporate bond issuances enabled by NSE under the SEBI Regulatory Sandbox . REC raised Rs 500 crore through the first such NSE issuance, followed by a Rs 500 crore issue from Larsen & Toubro. Static GK link: A corporate bond is a debt security issued by a company to raise funds from investors. Tokenisation represents rights in the security digitally using distributed-ledger infrastructure. India's first tokenised corporate bond pilot tested whether regulated securities infrastructure and digital settlement technology could improve transparency, settlement efficiency and processing across the bond lifecycle.

Question 10

In the technology framework used for India's tokenised corporate bond pilot, what does DLT stand for?

Accepted Answer

Distributed Ledger Technology - DLT stands for Distributed Ledger Technology . It was used in the framework supporting India's tokenised corporate bond pilot, in which bond ownership and transaction information can be represented and processed on a distributed digital ledger rather than through a single isolated record system. Static GK link: The pilot operated under the SEBI Regulatory Sandbox , which allows controlled testing of innovative financial-market technologies within a regulated environment. The Securities and Exchange Board of India was constituted in 1988 and received statutory status under the SEBI Act, 1992 . SEBI regulates India's securities market and is headquartered in Mumbai .

Question 11

Which city is hosting the 46th Chess Olympiad in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Samarkand - The 46th Chess Olympiad is being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan in September 2026. In the results covered by the current-affairs update, India's Open team defeated Spain 3-1 , while the Indian women's team defeated Mongolia by the same scoreline. Static GK link: The Chess Olympiad is a major international team competition organised under the International Chess Federation . The 2026 main Olympiad runs from 15 to 27 September 2026 , with national teams competing in Open and Women's sections. The preceding 45th Chess Olympiad was held in Budapest, Hungary , in 2024.

Question 12

Which of the following is the English name of FIDE, the governing body associated with the Chess Olympiad?

Accepted Answer

International Chess Federation - FIDE is known in English as the International Chess Federation . It is the international governing body responsible for major chess competitions, ratings, titles and regulations, including the Chess Olympiad being staged in Samarkand in 2026. Static GK link: The acronym FIDE comes from the French name Federation Internationale des Echecs . The organisation was founded in 1924 in Paris and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland . It awards internationally recognised titles such as Grandmaster, International Master, Woman Grandmaster and Woman International Master . The Chess Olympiad is normally conducted as a team event involving national federations affiliated with FIDE.

Question 13

Who won India's individual silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle event at the 2026 Asian Games?

Accepted Answer

Elavenil Valarivan - Elavenil Valarivan won the individual silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle event at the 2026 Asian Games. She recorded 252.4 points in the individual final and also contributed to India's silver medal in the team competition, giving her two silver medals on the day. Static GK link: Rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines at the international level are governed by the International Shooting Sport Federation . The ISSF is headquartered in Munich, Germany . The 10m air rifle event requires shooters to fire at targets from a distance of ten metres using air rifles, with decimal scoring used in the final stages of elite competitions.

Question 14

Which Indian batter became the first cricketer to score a century in Asian Games cricket during the 2026 women's semi-final against Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

Shafali Verma - Shafali Verma became the first cricketer to score a century in Asian Games cricket when she struck an unbeaten 100 off 49 balls against Bangladesh in the 2026 women's semi-final. The innings, which included nine sixes, was also her maiden T20 International century and helped India post 195/4 before winning by 114 runs. Static GK link: Cricket first appeared at the Asian Games in 2010 at Guangzhou, China, and has been played in the Twenty20 format . T20 cricket gives each side a maximum of 20 overs, making strike rate, boundary hitting and powerplay performance especially important.

Question 15

What landmark did Smriti Mandhana achieve during India's 2026 Asian Games women's cricket semi-final against Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

She became the first Indian woman to hit 100 sixes in T20 Internationals - Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian woman to hit 100 sixes in T20 Internationals during the Asian Games semi-final against Bangladesh. She scored 37 off 19 balls in India's rapid start and also moved past New Zealand's Suzie Bates to become the leading run-scorer in women's T20I cricket at that stage. Static GK link: T20I stands for Twenty20 International , the internationally recognised 20-over format played between national sides with official T20I status. International cricket is governed by the International Cricket Council , whose headquarters are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Women's cricket has been part of the Asian Games programme in the T20 format.

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