Daily Current Affairs Quiz 3 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

Under the Modified UDAN Scheme, which combination correctly states the approved scheme period, outlay and major infrastructure targets?

Accepted Answer

FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36; Rs 28,840 crore; 100 airports and around 200 helipads - Modified UDAN will run from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 with a total outlay of Rs 28,840 crore . It envisages developing 100 airports from existing unserved airstrips and around 200 modern helipads to deepen affordable regional air connectivity. Static GK link: UDAN is India's Regional Connectivity Scheme under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It was launched in 2016 to improve air links to unserved and underserved locations. The scheme name expands to Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik , reflecting its original objective of making regional air travel more accessible to ordinary citizens.

Question 2

The acronym UDAN, used for India's Regional Connectivity Scheme and its modified version, stands for what?

Accepted Answer

Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik - UDAN stands for Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik . The current Modified UDAN framework extends regional-connectivity support for 10 years , from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36, and includes plans for new airports and modern helipads in underserved regions. Static GK link: The original UDAN programme is the Government of India's Regional Connectivity Scheme and was launched in 2016 . Its focus is to connect unserved and underserved airports while keeping regional flying affordable. The scheme is associated with the Ministry of Civil Aviation , and its early implementation helped expand scheduled air connectivity beyond major metropolitan airports.

Question 3

What long-term sovereign issuer rating did the Japan Credit Rating Agency assign to India in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

A- with Stable Outlook - The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) upgraded India's long-term foreign-currency and local-currency issuer ratings by one notch from BBB+ to A- , while retaining a Stable Outlook . India's country ceiling was also raised to A . Static GK link: A sovereign credit rating is an assessment of a government's creditworthiness and its capacity to meet debt obligations. Rating scales generally move from higher-grade categories such as AAA and AA toward lower investment-grade and speculative-grade levels. The globally dominant private sovereign-rating agencies are commonly referred to as the Big Three : S&P; Global Ratings, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings.

Question 4

Which set correctly identifies the three agencies commonly known as the Big Three global credit rating agencies?

Accepted Answer

S&P; Global Ratings, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings - The Big Three global credit rating agencies are S&P; Global Ratings , Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings . This static concept is relevant because JCR's September 2026 action moved India's rating from BBB+ to A- with a Stable Outlook. Static GK link: Credit rating agencies assess the relative credit risk of governments, companies and debt instruments. Ratings influence market perceptions of default risk and can affect borrowing costs. Indian-market names such as CRISIL , ICRA , CARE Ratings and India Ratings are important for domestic exam preparation, but they should not be confused with the three internationally dominant agencies grouped under the Big Three label.

Question 5

Which country became the 71st signatory of the Artemis Accords in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Türkiye - Türkiye became the 71st signatory of the Artemis Accords in 2026 . The agreement was signed by Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir , adding Türkiye to the international framework for peaceful and transparent civil space exploration. Static GK link: The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 under the leadership of NASA and the U.S. Department of State with an initial group of participating nations. The accords set practical principles for civil exploration and use of the Moon, Mars, comets and asteroids, and they reinforce obligations and norms associated with existing international space-law agreements.

Question 6

Which international treaty provides the basic legal framework for space activities that the Artemis Accords expressly reinforce?

Accepted Answer

Outer Space Treaty, 1967 - The Outer Space Treaty of 1967 is the foundational international legal framework reinforced by the Artemis Accords. Türkiye's entry as the 71st signatory in 2026 therefore links a current diplomatic development with the core principles of international space law. Static GK link: The Outer Space Treaty provides that outer space is free for exploration and use by all states, is not subject to national appropriation, and should be used in accordance with international law. It also prohibits placing nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit or on celestial bodies. The treaty entered into force in 1967 .

Question 7

C-DOT's 14 indigenous quantum-security products unveiled in 2026 primarily cover which two technology areas?

Accepted Answer

Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography - C-DOT unveiled 14 indigenous quantum-security products spanning Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) . The portfolio includes high-capacity encryptors such as Q-AMOGH and Q-MAHASETU, along with specialised and defence-grade components intended to strengthen communication security against future quantum threats. Static GK link: QKD uses principles of quantum physics to establish and distribute cryptographic keys, while PQC uses mathematical algorithms designed to remain secure against attacks by quantum computers. The two approaches are complementary: QKD changes how keys can be exchanged, whereas PQC is designed to protect data using quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms on conventional computing systems.

Question 8

What is the correct expansion of C-DOT, the organisation that unveiled 14 indigenous quantum-security products in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Centre for Development of Telematics - C-DOT stands for Centre for Development of Telematics . In 2026, the organisation unveiled 14 indigenous quantum products covering QKD and PQC technologies to strengthen the security and resilience of Indian communication networks. Static GK link: C-DOT is the telecom research and development centre under the Department of Telecommunications , Ministry of Communications. It was constituted as an autonomous society in 1984 to develop telecom technologies suited to Indian requirements. Do not confuse C-DOT with C-DAC , the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, which works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Question 9

Why was Shakti Sharma's promotion to Air Vice Marshal in September 2026 considered historic?

Accepted Answer

She became the first non-medical woman officer in the Indian Defence Forces to attain a two-star rank - Shakti Sharma became the first non-medical woman officer in the Indian Defence Forces to attain Air Vice Marshal or an equivalent two-star rank . She assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff for Education on 1 September 2026 . Static GK link: In the Indian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal is a two-star officer rank. It is above Air Commodore and below Air Marshal . The equivalent two-star ranks in the other services are Major General in the Indian Army and Rear Admiral in the Indian Navy, a rank-equivalence pattern frequently tested in defence examinations.

Question 10

An Air Vice Marshal in the Indian Air Force is equivalent to which ranks in the Indian Army and Indian Navy respectively?

Accepted Answer

Major General and Rear Admiral - An Air Vice Marshal is equivalent to a Major General in the Indian Army and a Rear Admiral in the Indian Navy. The equivalence is especially relevant after Shakti Sharma became the first non-medical woman officer in the Indian Defence Forces to reach this two-star level. Static GK link: The next higher three-star ranks are Air Marshal , Lieutenant General and Vice Admiral respectively. The one-star ranks immediately below the two-star level are Air Commodore , Brigadier and Commodore . Remembering these parallel ladders helps solve rank-equivalence questions across the three armed services.

Question 11

Which combination correctly reflects major findings of AISHE 2023-24?

Accepted Answer

4.50 crore total enrolment; 2.24 crore female enrolment; GPI 1.08 - The AISHE 2023-24 findings reported total higher-education enrolment of 4.50 crore , compared with 3.42 crore in 2014-15. Female enrolment reached 2.24 crore , while the Gender Parity Index stood at 1.08 and remained above 1.0 for the seventh consecutive year . Static GK link: AISHE is the Government of India's annual web-based survey of higher education. It tracks institutions, student enrolment, teachers, programmes, examination results, finance and infrastructure. Key indicators derived from AISHE data include the Gross Enrolment Ratio , institution density, pupil-teacher ratio and the Gender Parity Index , which compares female and male participation.

Question 12

What does AISHE, the annual survey used for official higher-education statistics in India, stand for?

Accepted Answer

All India Survey on Higher Education - AISHE stands for All India Survey on Higher Education . The 2023-24 survey reported 4.50 crore students in higher education, including 2.24 crore women, underscoring the survey's importance for tracking expansion and participation across the sector. Static GK link: AISHE is conducted by the Ministry of Education as an annual web-based exercise and has been undertaken since the 2010-11 survey year. It covers higher-education institutions across India and collects data on enrolment, faculty, programmes, examination results, education finance and infrastructure. The resulting statistics support policy formulation, planning, monitoring and research in the higher-education sector.

Question 13

Suman Ray, appointed RBI Executive Director from 1 September 2026, was assigned oversight of which areas?

Accepted Answer

Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation and Premises Department - Suman Ray was appointed an Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India with effect from 1 September 2026 . He was assigned oversight of the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) and the Premises Department . Before the promotion, he had served as RBI's Regional Director for Maharashtra. Static GK link: The RBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and was nationalised in 1949 . DICGC is the deposit-insurance institution associated with the RBI ecosystem and protects eligible bank deposits up to the prescribed insurance ceiling.

Question 14

What is the present maximum deposit-insurance cover provided by DICGC to each depositor in a bank in the same right and capacity?

Accepted Answer

Rs 5 lakh - The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) provides deposit insurance of up to Rs 5 lakh per depositor in a bank for deposits held in the same right and same capacity, covering principal and interest within that ceiling. This is relevant to Suman Ray's 2026 RBI appointment because DICGC falls within his assigned responsibilities. Static GK link: The current Rs 5 lakh coverage limit has applied since 4 February 2020 . DICGC insurance broadly covers eligible savings, fixed, current and recurring deposits in insured banks. Deposits across different branches of the same bank are aggregated for applying the insurance ceiling.

Question 15

Which statement correctly describes the fifth Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar campaign scheduled for September 2026?

Accepted Answer

It runs from 12-19 September, targets over 100 coastal locations and includes an Ocean Olympiad and Sagar Prahari App - The Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 2026 campaign is scheduled from 12-19 September 2026 and targets more than 100 locations through coastal cleanliness, marine-conservation and citizen-participation activities. The fifth edition also includes the national Ocean Olympiad and the Sagar Prahari App . Static GK link: The campaign is spearheaded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences . Its marine-conservation focus connects directly with SDG 14 - Life Below Water , which calls for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources. Coastal-cleanup programmes also support awareness about marine litter, plastic pollution and community stewardship of beaches and coastal ecosystems.

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