Daily Current Affairs Quiz 22 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

The 13th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26 was conducted in September 2026 at which Indian city?

Accepted Answer

Visakhapatnam - The 13th edition of SLINEX was conducted at Visakhapatnam in September 2026. The exercise began with a Harbour Phase followed by a Sea Phase aimed at strengthening operational coordination and interoperability between the Indian and Sri Lankan navies. • Exercise period → 17 to 21 September 2026 • Indian participation included INS Kavaratti and INS Jyoti • The Harbour Phase was held under the Eastern Naval Command Static GK link: SLINEX was conceptualised in 2005 . The Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command is headquartered at Visakhapatnam and is one of its three major operational commands.

Question 2

Which Sri Lankan naval vessel represented the Sri Lanka Navy during the 13th edition of SLINEX-26?

Accepted Answer

SLNS Sindurala - SLNS Sindurala represented the Sri Lanka Navy during SLINEX-26. From the Indian side, INS Kavaratti , an indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, and INS Jyoti , a fleet tanker, participated in the bilateral maritime exercise. • Edition → 13th • Venue → Visakhapatnam • Focus → operational synergy, interoperability and mutual understanding Static GK link: INS Kavaratti belongs to the Kamorta-class of anti-submarine warfare corvettes. The Indian Navy functions under the Ministry of Defence , while the Chief of the Naval Staff is its professional head.

Question 3

What is the total approved outlay of the GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme?

Accepted Answer

Rs 23,731 crore - The Union Cabinet approved GOBARdhan , the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, with a total outlay of Rs 23,731 crore . The integrated framework is intended to accelerate production of Compressed Biogas through assured offtake, stable pricing, capital assistance, pipeline connectivity and access to finance. • Implementation period → FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 • Goal → nearly ten-fold growth in domestic CBG production Static GK link: GOBARdhan expands to Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan . Its earlier form was launched in 2018 under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen for converting biodegradable waste into useful energy and bio-slurry.

Question 4

Which Union Ministry is the nodal ministry for the consolidated GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas - The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the nodal ministry for the consolidated GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme. The government brought the previously dispersed compressed-biogas ecosystem under a unified framework to improve coordination and accelerate investment and production. • Total outlay → Rs 23,731 crore • Duration → 10 financial years , from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 • Major support → offtake, pricing, finance and infrastructure Static GK link: Compressed Biogas is produced by purifying biogas derived from organic feedstock. It can substitute or supplement conventional natural gas in transport, industrial and commercial applications.

Question 5

India's first farm-level soil carbon payments in 2026 were made to smallholder farmers belonging to which two states?

Accepted Answer

Punjab and Haryana - India's first farm-level soil carbon payments were released to smallholder farmers in Punjab and Haryana . The initiative linked verified regenerative agricultural practices with additional farm income through soil-carbon credits and digital payments. • Payments released at → Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana • Beneficiaries → 2,550 farmers • Total payments → more than Rs 2.9 crore • Mode → Direct Benefit Transfer Static GK link: A carbon credit generally represents a quantified reduction, avoidance or removal of greenhouse-gas emissions. Soil-carbon projects seek to increase organic carbon stored in agricultural soils through practices such as residue management and reduced soil disturbance.

Question 6

How many farmers were covered by the first soil-carbon Direct Benefit Transfer payments released in Punjab and Haryana in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

2,550 - The first soil-carbon Direct Benefit Transfer payments covered 2,550 farmers from Punjab and Haryana . More than Rs 2.9 crore was linked to verified regenerative farming practices, marking an important transition of India's agricultural carbon market from policy discussions to farm-level payments. • Venue → Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana • Payments initiated by → Dr M. L. Jat, DARE Secretary and ICAR Director General Static GK link: ICAR stands for Indian Council of Agricultural Research. It is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and coordinates agricultural research and education across India.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

7.0% - Moody's raised India's real GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 to 7.0% . The revision reflected stronger-than-expected economic resilience and domestic activity despite external risks, including elevated energy prices and geopolitical disruptions. • Revised forecast → 7% • Earlier forecast → 6% • Q1 FY27 real GDP growth cited → 7.8% Static GK link: Real GDP measures economic output after adjusting for price changes, while nominal GDP values output at current prices. India's official national-accounts estimates are compiled by the National Statistical Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Question 8

Before raising its FY27 India growth projection to 7%, what had Moody's earlier projected for the same fiscal year?

Accepted Answer

6% - Before the September 2026 revision, Moody's had projected India's FY 2026-27 real GDP growth at 6% . It subsequently raised the estimate to 7% , citing stronger resilience and economic activity while still noting risks from crude-oil prices, inflation and global uncertainty. • Upward revision → 1 percentage point • Key downside concerns → energy costs and food inflation Static GK link: A GDP growth forecast is an estimate and can change as new data become available. Fiscal years in India normally run from 1 April to 31 March , so FY 2026-27 covers April 2026 through March 2027.

Question 9

The National Formulary of India 2026 launched in September 2026 is which edition of the publication?

Accepted Answer

Seventh - The National Formulary of India 2026 is the 7th edition of the publication. It was launched by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel alongside new patient-safety initiatives, including the Biovigilance Programme of India. • Launch date → 21 September 2026 • Pharmacovigilance Week → 17 to 23 September 2026 • ADR Reporting Centres → around 1,150 Static GK link: A formulary provides authoritative information intended to support rational and safe use of medicines. The National Formulary of India is associated with the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Question 10

Which institution has been assigned the leading role in implementing India's newly announced Biovigilance Programme?

Accepted Answer

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission - The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission has been assigned a leading role in the Biovigilance Programme of India . The programme expands the patient-safety framework to monitor adverse events associated with organ and tissue transplantation and related biological products. • Announcement → 21 September 2026 • India also reported a rise from 123rd to 8th in contributions to the WHO patient-safety database • ADR network → around 1,150 centres Static GK link: Pharmacovigilance deals with detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or other medicine-related problems. Biovigilance applies similar safety surveillance principles to biological materials and transplantation.

Question 11

What is the new base year of India's National Accounts Statistics series released by MoSPI in 2026?

Accepted Answer

2022-23 - The new series of India's National Accounts Statistics uses 2022-23 as its base year. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the new series on 27 February 2026 and subsequently updated it to incorporate changes from newer statistical series. • New base year → 2022-23 • Previous base year → 2011-12 • Revision → eighth base-year revision of the National Accounts series Static GK link: A base year provides the reference prices used for comparing real economic output across time. Periodic rebasing helps statistical systems reflect structural changes in production, prices and consumption patterns.

Question 12

Which base year did India's new 2022-23 National Accounts Statistics series replace?

Accepted Answer

2011-12 - The 2022-23 National Accounts Statistics series replaced the earlier base year of 2011-12 . MoSPI stated that the change represents the eighth base-year revision of India's National Accounts Statistics and reflects updated concepts, data sources and compilation methods. • New series released → 27 February 2026 • Later update → 31 August 2026 • Compiling ministry → Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Static GK link: The National Statistical Office compiles major official statistics including national accounts. GDP measures final goods and services produced within a country's economic territory during a specified period.

Question 13

Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 conducted in September 2026 carried out coastal clean-up activities at how many locations?

Accepted Answer

231 - Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 covered 231 locations across 13 States and Union Territories . The nationwide coastal-clean-up initiative generated large-scale public participation and focused on ocean conservation, marine-litter reduction and cleaner beaches. • Campaign period → 12 to 19 September 2026 • Ocean Conservation Pledge → about 15 lakh people • Spearheaded by → Ministry of Earth Sciences Static GK link: The campaign supports protection of India's coastal and marine ecosystems. The Ministry of Earth Sciences coordinates national programmes relating to weather, climate, oceans, seismology and polar science through institutions under its administrative framework.

Question 14

The 3rd National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces of States and Union Territories was scheduled to be inaugurated in which city on 22 September 2026?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi - The 3rd National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces was scheduled to be inaugurated in New Delhi on 22 September 2026 . The two-day conference brought together ANTF heads from States and Union Territories to discuss coordinated narcotics-control strategies. • Organiser → Narcotics Control Bureau • Participants → representatives from 36 States and Union Territories • Issues → synthetic drugs, darknet investigations and drug cartels Static GK link: The Narcotics Control Bureau is India's central coordinating and enforcement agency for narcotics-control matters and functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs .

Question 15

The 3rd National Conference of ANTF Heads focused on targets under the Vision Document on Narcotics Control covering which period?

Accepted Answer

2026-2029 - The conference focused on targets and deliverables under the Vision Document on Narcotics Control for 2026-2029 . Discussions were expected to include dismantling drug cartels, tackling synthetic drugs, darknet and cryptocurrency-linked investigations, and strengthening the role of State and Union Territory Anti-Narcotics Task Forces. • Conference → 3rd national meeting of ANTF heads • Venue → New Delhi • Organiser → Narcotics Control Bureau Static GK link: India's principal narcotics law is the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 . The law provides the statutory framework for regulating narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and combating illicit trafficking.

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