Daily Current Affairs Quiz 27 & 28 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

India's first LNG-powered train, flagged off on 27 September 2026, began its journey from which railway station?

Accepted Answer

Sabarmati Railway Station - India's first LNG-powered train was flagged off from Sabarmati Railway Station, Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 27 September 2026 . The converted train uses a diesel-LNG dual-fuel system . &bull; LNG can replace nearly 40% of diesel consumption in the converted system &bull; Two 1,400 HP Driving Power Cars were converted for dual-fuel operation &bull; The initiative aims to reduce fuel consumption and railway emissions Static GK link: LNG stands for Liquefied Natural Gas . Indian Railways functions under the Ministry of Railways . The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay and Thane in 1853 .

Question 2

India's first port-based e-methanol production facility is being developed at which port?

Accepted Answer

Deendayal Port - India's first port-based e-methanol production facility is being developed at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat , with Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited. Its foundation stone was laid on 26 September 2026 . &bull; Proposed investment &rarr; Rs 2,300 crore &bull; Planned capacity &rarr; 150 tonnes per day &bull; Joint venture capital ratio &rarr; 76:24 between DPA and APCL &bull; The project will use renewable energy and biogenic CO2 Static GK link: Deendayal Port was formerly known as Kandla Port . It is located in Gujarat on the Gulf of Kutch. E-methanol can be used as a lower-carbon fuel in the maritime sector.

Question 3

What was India's position in the World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Development Index 2026?

Accepted Answer

31st - India ranked 31st in the World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Development Index 2026 , improving by nine positions . India's overall score was 4.42 . &bull; Japan ranked first with a score of 5.27 &bull; The top five were Japan, USA, Spain, Australia and France &bull; The index assessed 110 economies Static GK link: The World Economic Forum (WEF) was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland . The Travel and Tourism Development Index evolved from the earlier Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index .

Question 4

The OECD raised its GDP growth forecast for India for FY 2026-27 to what level?

Accepted Answer

7.1% - The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 to 7.1% , compared with its earlier projection of 6.3% . &bull; FY 2027-28 growth forecast &rarr; 6.5% &bull; FY27 inflation projection &rarr; 4.7% &bull; Global GDP growth estimate for 2026 &rarr; 2.9% &bull; Resilient domestic demand was cited as a major factor behind the upgrade Static GK link: The OECD was established in 1961 and is headquartered in Paris, France . It succeeded the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation.

Question 5

NTPC Limited signed a joint venture agreement with EDF Power Solutions India in September 2026. What is the shareholding structure of the venture?

Accepted Answer

50:50 - NTPC Limited and EDF Power Solutions India agreed to establish a 50:50 joint venture for low-carbon energy projects in India and neighbouring countries. &bull; Areas include pumped-storage, hydropower and renewable-energy projects &bull; Electricity distribution businesses may also be undertaken &bull; The collaboration supports India's target of around 100 GW of pumped-storage capacity by 2036 Static GK link: NTPC was established in 1975 and is headquartered in New Delhi . EDF is a major French energy group. Pumped-storage hydropower stores energy by moving water between reservoirs at different elevations.

Question 6

The Livestock Insurance Portal launched on 28 September 2026 is administered by which department?

Accepted Answer

Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying - The Livestock Insurance Portal was launched on 28 September 2026 under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying to digitise and streamline livestock-insurance services. &bull; Services include policy issuance, claims processing, monitoring and reporting &bull; The portal supports Hindi, English and 11 regional languages &bull; It provides an integrated digital interface intended to improve transparency and monitoring Static GK link: The department functions under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying . India's livestock sector includes cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs and other domesticated animals and is an important component of the rural economy.

Question 7

Which institution developed India's first working and demonstrable indigenous micro-GPU?

Accepted Answer

IIT Delhi - Researchers at IIT Delhi developed India's first working and demonstrable indigenous micro-GPU . The project was developed by its Department of Electrical Engineering. &bull; Design language &rarr; Register Transfer Language (RTL) &bull; Prototype platform &rarr; Spartan-7 FPGA &bull; Future architecture &rarr; 8-16 core vector-style GPU &bull; ASIC roadmap &rarr; 65 nm proof-of-concept Static GK link: GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit , while FPGA stands for Field-Programmable Gate Array . IIT Delhi was established in 1961 and was declared an Institution of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology Act.

Question 8

Tarang Shakti 2026, the second edition of the multinational air exercise, is being hosted at which air force station?

Accepted Answer

Air Force Station Jodhpur - Tarang Shakti 2026 is being hosted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan . It is the second edition of the multinational air exercise . &bull; Exercise period &rarr; 26 September to 12 October 2026 &bull; The exercise brings together participating air forces for multinational training &bull; Jodhpur provides the operating base for the 2026 edition Static GK link: The Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932 . Air Force Day is observed annually on 8 October . The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces .

Question 9

Who was appointed Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Mandeep K. Bhandari - Mandeep K. Bhandari , a 2001-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, was appointed Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in September 2026. &bull; The appointment received approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet &bull; CBSE is a national-level school education board &bull; Its functions include conducting major school examinations and administering affiliated schools Static GK link: CBSE functions under the Ministry of Education . The present form of the board dates to 1962 . The National Education Policy 2020 provides the broader policy framework for major reforms in India's school and higher-education systems.

Question 10

How did India finish at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai in 2026?

Accepted Answer

10th with six silver medals - India finished 10th at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai . The Indian contingent won six silver medals and 20 Medallions for Excellence . &bull; India improved from its 13th-place finish in 2024 &bull; WorldSkills evaluates vocational and technical skills across multiple occupational disciplines &bull; Medallions for Excellence recognise competitors achieving a prescribed high standard Static GK link: WorldSkills International promotes vocational education, training and skills excellence through international competitions. In India, skill-development initiatives are coordinated through the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and its associated institutions.

Question 11

Who won India's first Asian Games medal in the women's pole vault event?

Accepted Answer

Baranica Elangovan - Baranica Elangovan won bronze in the women's pole vault with a clearance of 4.15 metres , securing India's first Asian Games medal in women's pole vault . &bull; The medal represented a new milestone for India in the event &bull; Pole vault is a track-and-field event in which athletes use a flexible pole to clear a horizontal bar &bull; The result added to India's athletics medal tally at the Games Static GK link: The Asian Games are organised under the aegis of the Olympic Council of Asia . The first Asian Games were held in 1951 in New Delhi . India has participated in every edition of the Asian Games.

Question 12

Sawan Barwal won silver for India at the 2026 Asian Games in which athletics event?

Accepted Answer

Men's marathon - Sawan Barwal won the men's marathon silver medal with a time of 2:11:36 at the 2026 Asian Games. &bull; It was India's first Asian Games marathon medal since 1982 &bull; Barwal improved his own national record &bull; The silver was India's fourth Asian Games marathon medal &bull; The result ended a 44-year wait for another Indian medal in the event Static GK link: The standard marathon distance is 42.195 km . The modern marathon traces its Olympic tradition to the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896 at Athens, Greece .

Question 13

World Tourism Day, observed on 27 September, focused in 2026 on which broad theme?

Accepted Answer

Digital technology and Artificial Intelligence in tourism - World Tourism Day 2026 , observed on 27 September , focused on digital technology and Artificial Intelligence in tourism , highlighting how digital systems can reshape tourism services and management. &bull; The observance highlighted digital transformation and AI applications &bull; India's digital-tourism initiatives included the National Digital Tourism Stack &bull; Dekho Apna Desh 2.0 was also highlighted for destination promotion Static GK link: World Tourism Day was first observed globally in 1980 . The date commemorates the adoption of the statutes of the UN tourism organisation on 27 September 1970 . The observance is associated with UN Tourism , formerly known as UNWTO.

Question 14

The Technology Development Board agreed to provide Rs 63.84 crore to GalaxEye Space Solutions for developing which indigenous satellite technology?

Accepted Answer

OptoSAR multisensor technology - The Technology Development Board agreed to provide Rs 63.84 crore to GalaxEye Space Solutions for indigenous next-generation OptoSAR multisensor satellite technology . The total approved project cost is Rs 247.69 crore . &bull; OptoSAR combines Synthetic Aperture Radar and Electro-Optical imaging &bull; Target progression &rarr; TRL-6 to TRL-9 &bull; Target imaging resolution &rarr; below 0.5 metre &bull; Applications include surveillance, Earth observation and target classification Static GK link: SAR can provide imagery at night and through cloud cover, while Electro-Optical systems provide detailed visual information. TRL stands for Technology Readiness Level .

Question 15

Four Indian ports were notified as mega ports under the Indian Ports Act, 2025. Which was the only private-sector port among them?

Accepted Answer

Mundra Port - Mundra Port was the only private-sector facility among the four ports notified as India's first mega ports under the Indian Ports Act, 2025 . The other three were JNPT, Paradip Port and Deendayal Port. &bull; Mega-port status validity &rarr; 5 years , subject to review &bull; Bulk-port threshold &rarr; 150 MMT annual cargo throughput &bull; Container-port threshold &rarr; 7.5 million TEUs &bull; Mundra is operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Static GK link: TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit , the standard measure commonly used for container-handling capacity. Mundra Port is located in Gujarat .

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