Daily Current Affairs Quiz 29 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

Arogya Manthan 2026 commemorated which two milestones related to India's flagship health programmes?

Accepted Answer

8 years of AB PM-JAY and 5 years of ABDM - Arogya Manthan 2026 commemorated 8 years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and 5 years of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. It was inaugurated by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. • Organiser → National Health Authority • New initiatives included the National Healthcare Providers Registry Mobile App and an auto-adjudication framework for AB PM-JAY claims • The event focused on India's health assurance and digital health ecosystem . Static GK link: AB PM-JAY is a major component of Ayushman Bharat , while ABDM focuses on building an interoperable digital health ecosystem. The National Health Authority implements both programmes at the national level.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Deendayal Port, Kandla - India's first port-based e-methanol production facility is being developed at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla in Gujarat. The foundation stone was laid in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal . • Total planned capacity → 150 tonnes per day • Estimated investment → Rs 2,300 crore • Partners → Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd • Funding ratio → 76:24 Static GK link: Deendayal Port is located in the Gulf of Kutch region of Gujarat. E-methanol can be produced using renewable electricity, water and captured or biogenic carbon dioxide, making it relevant to the emerging green maritime fuel ecosystem.

Question 3

Which set correctly lists the four ports notified under India's first 'Mega Port' classification?

Accepted Answer

Deendayal, Jawaharlal Nehru, Paradip and Mundra - The first four ports notified under India's Mega Port classification are Deendayal Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Paradip Port and Mundra Port . The classification identifies exceptionally high-throughput maritime assets. • Number initially notified → 4 • Bulk-port threshold → 150 million metric tonnes annually • Container-port threshold → 7.5 million TEUs annually • Classification validity → 5 years Static GK link: Deendayal and Mundra are in Gujarat , Jawaharlal Nehru Port is in Maharashtra , and Paradip is in Odisha . Jawaharlal Nehru Port is also known as Nhava Sheva . Mundra is the private-sector port in this group.

Question 4

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was extended in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for what period from 1 October 2026?

Accepted Answer

Six months - The Ministry of Home Affairs extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six months from 1 October 2026 . • Manipur coverage excludes 13 police-station areas in the Imphal Valley • Nagaland coverage includes 8 districts and specified police-station areas in five others • Arunachal Pradesh coverage includes Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts and specified areas of Namsai Static GK link - AFSPA: The applicable law is the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 . Section 3 concerns the declaration of an area as a disturbed area . Such notifications are periodically reviewed on the basis of the security situation.

Question 5

DDU-GKY, which completed 12 years in September 2026, was originally launched on which date?

Accepted Answer

25 September 2014 - The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana was launched on 25 September 2014 and completed 12 years in September 2026. It is a placement-linked rural skilling programme under the Ministry of Rural Development's DAY-NRLM framework. • Target age group → 15-35 years • More than 18.47 lakh candidates trained • More than 12.43 lakh candidates placed • Union Budget 2026-27 allocation → Rs 750 crore Static GK link: DDU-GKY is a placement-linked Centrally Sponsored Scheme focused on poor rural youth. Under DDU-GKY 2.0, the minimum placement duration was increased from three to six months .

Question 6

What is the total target corpus of the IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund-I launched in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Rs 1,000 crore - The IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund-I has a target corpus of Rs 1,000 crore . It was launched by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and involves collaboration among Unicorn India Ventures, IIT Madras and the IIT Madras Research Park. • First close → Rs 450 crore • Typical startup investment → Rs 5-20 crore • Focus → early-stage and deep-tech startups • Around Rs 55 crore had been deployed across four startups at the time reported Static GK link: An Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) is a privately pooled investment vehicle. The fund ecosystem can channel long-term risk capital towards startups and emerging technology businesses.

Question 7

NMDC's Rs 5,427 crore integrated project in Chhattisgarh includes a slurry pipeline of what length?

Accepted Answer

135 km - NMDC Ltd commissioned an integrated iron-ore processing, slurry-pipeline and pellet-making project in Chhattisgarh featuring a 135-km slurry pipeline. The total project investment is Rs 5,427 crore . • Pipeline capacity → 15 MTPA • Pellet plant capacity → 2 MTPA • Processing plant → Bacheli • Pellet facility → Nagarnar • The pipeline connects mining operations with the Nagarnar industrial complex Static GK link: NMDC is a Navratna public-sector enterprise under the Ministry of Steel . Slurry pipelines transport finely processed mineral material mixed with water and can provide an alternative to large-scale road or rail movement of ore.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

31st - India was ranked 31st in the World Economic Forum Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026 . This represented an improvement of 8 positions from India's 39th rank in 2024. • 2026 rank → 31st • 2024 rank → 39th • Top-ranked country → Japan • Publisher → World Economic Forum Static GK link: The index assesses the conditions and factors supporting the sustainable development of the travel and tourism sector . India was also reported among the global top 10 for the number of UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites, highlighting the country's substantial cultural-tourism resource base.

Question 9

CSIR-NIScPR launched five regional-language popular science magazines in September 2026. Which group contains only the languages covered?

Accepted Answer

Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu - The five regional-language popular science magazines launched by CSIR-NIScPR cover Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu . They were unveiled during the 85th Foundation Day of CSIR in New Delhi. • Titles include Bigyan Lahar, Bigyan Brittanto, Vidnyan Kshitij, Ariviyal Arikkaiyalar and Vigyan Velugu • The initiative aims to broaden popular-science communication in Indian languages • A CSIR mascot and CSIR@85 postal stamp were also unveiled Static GK link: CSIR stands for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research . NIScPR stands for the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research , reflecting its focus on science communication, information and policy research.

Question 10

The 9th edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2026 began at which location?

Accepted Answer

Oskemen, Kazakhstan - The 9th edition of KAZIND-2026 began at Oskemen, Kazakhstan . The bilateral military exercise focuses on interoperability and joint counter-terrorism operations between India and Kazakhstan. • Duration → 28 September-11 October 2026 • Indian contingent → 60 personnel • Main Indian Army component → Garhwal Rifles personnel • Training terrain → semi-urban and mountainous areas • Activities include air mobility, unmanned aerial systems and counter-UAS capabilities Static GK link: Bilateral military exercises are designed to improve interoperability, joint planning and tactical coordination . Kazakhstan is a Central Asian country, and KAZIND provides the two armed forces with a recurring platform for professional military exchange.

Question 11

INS Trishul participated in the 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA in 2026 at which French port city?

Accepted Answer

Toulon - INS Trishul reached Toulon, France for the 24th edition of the bilateral India-France maritime exercise VARUNA . The exercise brings together the Indian Navy and French Navy for harbour and sea-phase activities. • Participants → Indian Navy and French Navy • Activities → cross-deck visits, operational interactions and coordinated drills • Objective → improve maritime interoperability and professional exchange Static GK link: India-France bilateral naval drills began in 1993 and adopted the name VARUNA in 2001 . The exercise is conducted alternately off the coasts of India and France and forms an important element of bilateral maritime defence cooperation.

Question 12

Dinesh Pant and Girija Subramanian assumed charge in September 2026 as Whole-Time Members of which regulatory body?

Accepted Answer

IRDAI - Dinesh Pant and Girija Subramanian assumed charge as Whole-Time Members of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) . Pant joined as Whole-Time Member (Actuary), while Subramanian became Whole-Time Member (Distribution). • Tenure → 5 years , until age 65, or until further orders, whichever is earlier • Pant is a former LIC Managing Director • Subramanian previously headed New India Assurance Company Limited Static GK link - IRDAI: IRDAI was established under the IRDA Act, 1999 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana . It regulates and develops India's insurance and reinsurance sectors and protects policyholder interests.

Question 13

At the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, what medals did India win in the Open and Women's sections respectively?

Accepted Answer

Silver and bronze - India won silver in the Open section and bronze in the Women's section at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. India also retained the Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy for the best combined performance. • Dates → 15-27 September 2026 • Open gold → Uzbekistan • Women's gold → China • India's combined-performance trophy was retained for the third consecutive time Static GK link: The Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy recognises the best combined performance across the Open and Women's sections of the Chess Olympiad. The trophy is named after Georgian chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili.

Question 14

Who won India's first Asian Games men's marathon medal in 44 years at Aichi-Nagoya 2026?

Accepted Answer

Sawan Barwal - Sawan Barwal won the men's marathon silver medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games , giving India its first Asian Games men's marathon medal in 44 years . • Asian Games edition → 20th • Host → Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan • Ancy Sojan Edappilly won women's long-jump silver with 6.53 metres • Esha Singh won women's 25m pistol silver • India's men's and women's kabaddi teams won gold Static GK link: The Asian Games are a major continental multi-sport competition involving members of the Olympic Council of Asia . Athletics, shooting and kabaddi have traditionally been important medal disciplines for India.

Question 15

India will host the 4th Junior and 11th Senior Asian Pencak Silat Championships in April 2027 at which venue?

Accepted Answer

Manohar Parrikar Stadium, Goa - India will host the 4th Junior and 11th Senior Asian Pencak Silat Championship at Manohar Parrikar Stadium, Goa . The championships are scheduled for 19-23 April 2027 . • Host country → India • Host state → Goa • International governing body cited → PERSILAT • Junior and senior competitors from across Asia are expected to participate • The event will follow international anti-doping and safeguarding norms Static GK link: Pencak Silat is a martial-art tradition originating in Southeast Asia and is contested in international multi-sport and championship events. PERSILAT is the international federation associated with the sport.

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