Daily Current Affairs Quiz 30 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

India's first PRAMAAN certificates, presented in September 2026, were issued under which certification scheme?

Accepted Answer

Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme - India's first PRAMAAN certificates were issued under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) . Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav presented the certificates on 29 September 2026 . • Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation was among the recipients • Odisha bamboo farmer Govind Mahapatra was another recipient mentioned • APFDC's certified plantations cover around 33,000 hectares • Independent audits and accredited certification bodies form part of the system Static GK link: Forest certification provides an assurance mechanism for sustainable forest management . PRAMAAN covers forests, wood and non-timber forest products and seeks to improve access for certified products to domestic and international markets.

Question 2

The Pashudhan Bima Portal launched in September 2026 operates under which government programme?

Accepted Answer

National Livestock Mission - The Pashudhan Bima Portal , also called the Livestock Insurance Portal, operates under the National Livestock Mission . It was launched by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh in New Delhi to digitise livestock insurance services. • Implementing department → Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying • Languages → 11 regional languages plus Hindi and English • Farmers can submit applications digitally • The system supports real-time monitoring and faster claim processing Static GK link: The National Livestock Mission is associated with development of the livestock sector. Livestock insurance helps protect farmers against financial losses arising from the death or other covered loss of insured animals.

Question 3

Which institution launched the Sādhana Shrinkhla 2026 regional workshop series under the Mission Karmayogi ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Capacity Building Commission - The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) launched Sādhana Shrinkhla 2026 on 29 September 2026 to help transform government training institutes into competency-linked capacity-building centres. • Southern workshop → Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh • Dates → 29-30 September 2026 • Digital platform → UNNATI Portal • Training institutions connected → more than 900 • Workshops are aligned with the Karmayogi Quality Framework Static GK link: Sādhana expands to Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement . The initiative forms part of the broader Mission Karmayogi approach to competency-based capacity building for government personnel.

Question 4

India secured which overall position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

10th - India secured 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai, China, from 22-27 September 2026 . India won 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence . • Previous position at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 → 13th • Indian contingent → 70 competitors across 63 skills • Smriti Nambiar won silver in Bakery and was named Best of Nation • Next competition → Aichi, Japan, in November 2028 Static GK link: WorldSkills competitions assess vocational and technical skills across a wide range of trades and professions, providing an international benchmark for skills excellence and vocational training .

Question 5

According to RBI data cited for July 2026, India's net Foreign Direct Investment reached what amount?

Accepted Answer

USD 7.35 billion - India's net Foreign Direct Investment reached USD 7.35 billion in July 2026 according to data from the Reserve Bank of India monthly bulletin. The supplied source describes this as the highest level since May 2021. • Gross FDI inflows in July → USD 14.58 billion • April-July 2026 net FDI → USD 13.4 billion • April-July 2025 comparative figure → USD 9.7 billion • July net FDI recorded a reported 64% year-on-year increase Static GK link: FDI refers to investment involving a lasting interest in an enterprise located in another economy. Net FDI reflects inflows after accounting for relevant outward investment and repatriation components.

Question 6

Which organisation launched what the supplied source describes as India's first Blue Bond in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited - Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) launched what the supplied source describes as India's first Blue Bond on 28 September 2026 to finance maritime and blue-economy infrastructure. • Base fundraising target → Rs 600 crore • Green-shoe option → Rs 500 crore • Tenor → 10 years • Ratings reported → AA+ from ICRA and CARE • Arranger → SBI Capital Markets Static GK link: Blue bonds are debt instruments whose proceeds finance activities associated with oceans, water resources and the blue economy. Potential uses include sustainable shipping, marine conservation, clean water and ocean-energy projects.

Question 7

Under SEBI's new PRIM route for Portfolio Management Services, what is the minimum ticket size mentioned in the September 2026 reforms?

Accepted Answer

Rs 25 lakh - The minimum ticket size under PRIM , the new Portfolio Management Services route approved by SEBI , is Rs 25 lakh . The reforms covered PMS, settlement proceedings, Foreign Portfolio Investors and other securities-market activities. • Eligible unlisted-debt exposure for discretionary PMS → up to 10% of client AUM with consent • Fast-track settlement threshold mentioned → up to Rs 10 lakh • Settlement application window → extended from 60 to 90 days Static GK link: Portfolio Management Services involve professional management of an investor's portfolio according to an agreed mandate. SEBI regulates India's securities market and intermediaries operating within its regulatory framework.

Question 8

TakeMe2Space plans to launch its networked orbital data centre mission aboard which launch vehicle?

Accepted Answer

SpaceX Falcon 9 - TakeMe2Space plans to launch what the supplied source describes as India's first networked orbital data centre mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 in 2028 . • Initial satellites → 2 • Satellite mass → 100 kg each • Computing hardware → 10 NVIDIA Thor GPUs per satellite • Storage → 100 TB per satellite • Planned orbit → roughly 500-km sun-synchronous orbit Static GK link: A sun-synchronous orbit is designed so a satellite passes over a location at approximately the same local solar time. Optical inter-satellite links can allow high-speed communication and data sharing between spacecraft in a constellation.

Question 9

Which two Indian Naval ships are participating in the second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish - INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish are participating in the second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise, AIME 2026 , in the Philippines. The exercise seeks to strengthen maritime cooperation and interoperability between India and ASEAN navies. • Edition → 2nd • Host location → Philippines • Professional exchanges cover HADR, maritime-domain awareness and logistics • Sea drills include boarding operations, helicopter cross-deck landings and medical evacuation Static GK link: ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Maritime exercises provide participating navies opportunities to practise interoperability, communication and coordinated operations . HADR stands for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief .

Question 10

KAZIND-2026, whose ninth edition began in September 2026, is a joint military exercise between India and which country?

Accepted Answer

Kazakhstan - KAZIND-2026 is a joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan . Its 9th edition commenced at Oskemen and is scheduled from 28 September-11 October 2026 . • Indian contingent → 60 personnel • Lead Indian Army component → GARHWAL RIFLES battalion • Focus → joint counter-terrorism operations • Training covers semi-urban and mountainous terrain • Air mobility, UAS and Counter-UAS capabilities form part of the exercise Static GK link: Kazakhstan is a Central Asian country. Bilateral exercises such as KAZIND are intended to improve tactical coordination, interoperability and exchange of operational practices between participating armed forces.

Question 11

Which Indian shooter won the Women's Trap Individual gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games with a final score of 28?

Accepted Answer

Neeru Dhanda - Neeru Dhanda won the Women's Trap Individual gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games with a final score of 28 . The supplied source describes her as the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games gold in the event . • Medal → Gold • Final score → 28 • Achievement → new Asian record • China's Sun Yunong won silver with 26 points • Dhanda is from Haryana Static GK link: Trap shooting is a shotgun discipline in which competitors shoot at clay targets launched away from shooting stations. Individual and team trap events are contested at major international shooting competitions.

Question 12

Neeru Dhanda, Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer won which medal in the Women's Trap Team event at the 2026 Asian Games?

Accepted Answer

Silver - The Indian team of Neeru Dhanda, Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer won silver in the Women's Trap Team event at the 2026 Asian Games. • India's team score → 328 • China won gold → 346 • Kuwait won bronze → 325 • Neeru Dhanda contributed 118/125 in qualification • Aashima Ahlawat scored 106 and Manisha Keer scored 104 Static GK link: In a team shooting event , individual qualification scores can contribute to the combined team total. The supplied source describes India's result as its second consecutive Asian Games silver in the women's trap team event.

Question 13

Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest Woman Grandmaster in history in 2026 while representing which country?

Accepted Answer

England - Bodhana Sivanandan represented England when she became the youngest Woman Grandmaster in history at age 11 years . She secured her third WGM norm at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. • Olympiad score → 8/11 on Board 1 • She also earned her second International Master norm • The supplied source identifies her as an Indian-origin British chess prodigy • She had previously become the youngest player to represent England internationally Static GK link: WGM stands for Woman Grandmaster, while IM stands for International Master. Chess title norms are performance requirements achieved in qualifying tournaments under prescribed conditions.

Question 14

The FASTag Annual Pass that crossed one crore users in 2026 carries what fee according to the supplied article?

Accepted Answer

Rs 3,075 - The FASTag Annual Pass carries a fee of Rs 3,075 according to the supplied article. It crossed the milestone of one crore passes issued after being launched on 15 August 2025 . • Validity → one year or 200 toll-plaza crossings • Applicable fee plazas → around 1,150 • Eligible vehicles → non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag • Access → Rajmargyatra App Static GK link: FASTag is an electronic toll-payment mechanism attached to a vehicle and used at enabled toll plazas. Electronic tolling is intended to reduce cash handling and improve traffic flow through toll facilities.

Question 15

World Heart Day 2026 was observed with which campaign message according to the supplied article?

Accepted Answer

Don't Miss a Beat - World Heart Day was observed on 29 September 2026 with the campaign message 'Don't Miss a Beat' . The observance promotes awareness of cardiovascular diseases, prevention and heart health. • Organisation → World Heart Federation • Date → 29 September • Focus → cardiovascular-disease awareness and prevention • Expanded message in the supplied source → 'Heart Disease Can Hide in Plain Sight: Don't Miss a Beat.' Static GK link: Cardiovascular diseases are disorders involving the heart and blood vessels. Public-health observances such as World Heart Day emphasise risk awareness, prevention, early recognition and timely medical attention.

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