Daily Current Affairs Quiz 6 & 7 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

Which state secured the first position nationally in Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 3.0 in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Chhattisgarh - Chhattisgarh secured the first position nationally in Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 3.0 , linked with the Ministry of Jal Shakti's Catch the Rain effort. The finalized article records 79,775 registered structures , of which 77,719 had been completed at that stage. • Focus → rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and community participation • Implementing ministry → Ministry of Jal Shakti Static GK link: The National Water Mission functions under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. Water conservation campaigns often stress local storage, recharge and reduction of surface runoff.

Question 2

World Water Day, a useful Static GK link to the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari campaign, is observed every year on which date?

Accepted Answer

22 March - World Water Day is observed every year on 22 March . The date is a useful Static GK connection to the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari water-conservation campaign highlighted in the September 2026 current affairs. • Annual observance → 22 March • Global coordination → UN-Water • Core focus → freshwater, water security and sustainable management Static GK link: World Water Day has been observed by the United Nations since 1993 . It is distinct from World Environment Day, observed on 5 June , and World Wetlands Day, observed on 2 February .

Question 3

What was the central purpose of the UNGA's 'Correct the Map' resolution adopted on 4 September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Encourage wider use of equal-area map projections - The UN General Assembly's 'Correct the Map' resolution encourages broader use and consideration of equal-area map projections , which preserve the relative areas of continental and territorial landmasses more faithfully. It was adopted on 4 September 2026 . • Vote → 164 in favour, 1 against and 6 abstentions • Resolution → A/RES/80/307 • India's clarification → support for the equal-area principle, not endorsement of one specific projection Static GK link: The Mercator projection is useful for preserving local angles and navigation directions, but it distorts relative land-area sizes, especially toward the poles.

Question 4

How many Member States are represented in the United Nations General Assembly, where the 'Correct the Map' resolution was adopted?

Accepted Answer

193 - The United Nations General Assembly comprises 193 Member States , and each Member State has one vote. The figure is directly relevant to the September 2026 UNGA action on the 'Correct the Map' resolution. • UNGA role → principal deliberative, policymaking and representative organ • Voting principle → one nation, one vote • Current UN membership → 193 Static GK link: The United Nations was founded in 1945 . Its six principal organs include the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Secretariat and Trusteeship Council.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A-/Stable - Japan Credit Rating Agency upgraded India's Foreign Currency and Local Currency long-term issuer ratings to A-/Stable in September 2026. The previous long-term rating was BBB+/Stable . • Upgrade date → 2 September 2026 • New rating → A- • Outlook → Stable • Coverage → foreign-currency and local-currency long-term issuer ratings Static GK link: Sovereign credit ratings express an agency's assessment of a government's creditworthiness and debt-repayment capacity. An outlook such as Stable, Positive or Negative indicates the likely direction of the rating over the medium term.

Question 6

In the context of India's September 2026 sovereign-rating upgrade, what does JCR stand for?

Accepted Answer

Japan Credit Rating Agency - JCR stands for Japan Credit Rating Agency . In the September 2026 current-affairs update, JCR raised India's Foreign Currency and Local Currency long-term issuer ratings from BBB+ to A- with a Stable outlook. • Entity → Japan Credit Rating Agency • Instrument type → sovereign long-term issuer rating • New level → A-/Stable Static GK link: Credit-rating agencies evaluate default risk and credit quality. For sovereigns, analysts typically examine public finances, growth prospects, external balances, institutions and debt-servicing capacity. Ratings may separately cover local-currency and foreign-currency obligations.

Question 7

Who launched the India Valve Registry at India Valves 2026 in Chennai on 5 September 2026?

Accepted Answer

C. P. Radhakrishnan - Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the India Valve Registry at India Valves 2026 in Chennai on 5 September 2026 . • Registry type → collaborative multicentre initiative • Data → systematic, secure and de-identified real-world information • Clinical focus → transcatheter valve interventions across India • Goal → strengthen India-specific clinical evidence and improve patient care Static GK link: A clinical registry tracks standardized information on patients, procedures and outcomes over time. Such registries can reveal treatment patterns, outcome differences and evidence gaps that may not be visible from individual hospitals alone.

Question 8

Which heart valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve - The mitral valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle . This anatomy is a useful Static GK link to the September 2026 launch of the India Valve Registry for transcatheter valve interventions. • Mitral valve → left atrium to left ventricle • Tricuspid valve → right atrium to right ventricle • Pulmonary valve → right ventricle to pulmonary artery • Aortic valve → left ventricle to aorta Static GK link: The human heart has four valves . Their principal role is to maintain one-way blood flow by opening for forward movement and closing to limit backflow.

Question 9

BAM-H24, for which DRDO and University of Hyderabad researchers secured Indian Patent No. 599900, is intended mainly for which field?

Accepted Answer

Solid rocket propulsion - BAM-H24 is a boron-, hydrogen- and nitrogen-rich energetic compound developed for solid rocket propulsion and related high-energy applications. The Patent Office granted Indian Patent No. 599900 to DRDO and the University of Hyderabad research centre. • Patent grant date → 20 August 2026 • Application filing date → 21 December 2022 • Research partner → University of Hyderabad • Potential roles → propellant fuel, fuel additive or burn-rate accelerator Static GK link: Solid rocket motors store fuel and oxidizer together in a solid propellant grain, unlike liquid engines that feed propellants from separate tanks.

Question 10

In which year was the Defence Research and Development Organisation formed?

Accepted Answer

1958 - The Defence Research and Development Organisation was formed in 1958 . The fact is linked to the 2026 BAM-H24 patent secured by DRDO and researchers at the University of Hyderabad. • Formation year → 1958 • Parent ministry → Ministry of Defence • Core role → research and development of defence technologies and systems Static GK link: DRDO was created by amalgamating the Technical Development Establishments of the Indian Army, the Directorate of Technical Development & Production, and the Defence Science Organisation. Its work spans missiles, aeronautics, electronics, combat vehicles, materials and other strategic technologies.

Question 11

Dr Dinesh Sharma was appointed in September 2026 as Lieutenant Governor of which Union Territory?

Accepted Answer

Andaman and Nicobar Islands - President Droupadi Murmu appointed Dr Dinesh Sharma as Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 5 September 2026 , with effect from the date he assumes charge. • Appointing authority → President of India • Office → Lieutenant Governor • Union Territory → Andaman and Nicobar Islands • Earlier roles → Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Rajya Sabha member Static GK link: Union Territories are administered under Part VIII of the Constitution. Their administrators may carry designations such as Lieutenant Governor or Administrator, depending on the territory.

Question 12

Which Article of the Constitution provides for administration of Union Territories by the President through an appointed administrator?

Accepted Answer

Article 239 - Article 239 of the Constitution deals with the administration of Union Territories. It provides that, unless Parliament otherwise provides by law, every Union Territory is administered by the President through an administrator appointed by the President. • Article → 239 • Constitutional part → Part VIII - The Union Territories • Current-affairs link → appointment of Dr Dinesh Sharma as Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Static GK link: The Ministry of Home Affairs handles many Union Territory matters. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is administered by a Lieutenant Governor acting as the territory's Administrator.

Question 13

Which pair correctly matches the Chief Justice appointments announced in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Mahesh Chandra Tripathi - Bombay; Ravindra V Ghuge - Calcutta - Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi was appointed Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court , while Justice Ravindra V Ghuge was appointed Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court in September 2026. • Bombay High Court → Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi • Calcutta High Court → Justice Ravindra V Ghuge • Process → appointments followed recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium Static GK link: High Court judges are appointed by the President under Article 217 of the Constitution. Chief Justice appointments involve consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the concerned State.

Question 14

Appointment and conditions of office of a Judge of a High Court are primarily dealt with under which Article of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 217 - Article 217 of the Constitution deals with the appointment and conditions of office of a Judge of a High Court. It is directly relevant to the September 2026 Chief Justice appointments for the Bombay and Calcutta High Courts. • Article → 217 • Appointing authority → President of India • High Court judge retirement age → 62 years Static GK link: Article 214 provides for a High Court for each State, while Article 222 concerns transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another. The constitutional appointment process for a High Court Chief Justice includes consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor.

Question 15

Which date has the United Nations designated as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage?

Accepted Answer

27 November - The United Nations designated 27 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage . The General Assembly adopted the relevant resolution on 4 September 2026 without a vote. • Resolution → A/RES/80/309 • Annual observance → 27 November • Global objective → strengthen awareness and action against child, early and forced marriage Static GK link: SDG 5 is Gender Equality. Target 5.3 calls for eliminating harmful practices, including child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation.

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