Daily Current Affairs Quiz 9 September 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

On 7 September 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately how much?

Accepted Answer

Rs 1.10 lakh crore - The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) , chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , approved capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 1.10 lakh crore on 7 September 2026 . • The approvals covered requirements of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force . • Army proposals included CBRN Recce Vehicles, High Mobility Vehicles, Advanced Light Helicopters and the Sarvatra Bridge System. • About 98% of the procurements covered by the AoNs were proposed from Indian industry. Static GK link: The DAC is the Ministry of Defence's apex body for major capital acquisition decisions, and the Defence Minister serves as its chairperson.

Question 2

In defence procurement, what does the abbreviation AoN, granted by the Defence Acquisition Council, stand for?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance of Necessity - AoN stands for Acceptance of Necessity . In the 7 September 2026 meeting, the DAC accorded AoN as the in-principle administrative approval for acquisition proposals estimated at about Rs 1,10,000 crore . • The Army, Navy and Air Force all received approvals under the package. • Navy proposals included Arudhra Radars and design, development and procurement of Marine Gas Turbines. • Air Force-related approvals included Ground-Based Multi-Purpose Jammers and the DEFSAC smart-card system. Static GK link: AoN is an early approval stage in India's defence-capital procurement process; it establishes the necessity for a proposed acquisition before later procurement stages are undertaken.

Question 3

India joined which international initiative in September 2026 to support secure and interoperable next-generation 6G networks?

Accepted Answer

Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security - India joined the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security , a US-led international initiative focused on secure, resilient and interoperable next-generation wireless networks. India's entry brought the participating group to 26 governments . • The initiative seeks coordination on 6G strategy, security, innovation and trusted supply chains. • It was launched in July 2026 with the United States and partner governments across Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific. Static GK link: India released the Bharat 6G Vision on 22 March 2023 , with the goal of making India a frontline contributor to the design, development and deployment of 6G technologies by 2030 .

Question 4

The International Telecommunication Union uses which designation for the sixth generation of mobile communication systems?

Accepted Answer

IMT-2030 - The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) uses IMT-2030 as the designation for the next generation of International Mobile Telecommunications, commonly called 6G. The framework was approved through Recommendation ITU-R M.2160 in 2023 . • IMT-2030 builds on IMT-2020, the ITU framework associated with 5G. • The 6G framework includes use cases such as immersive communication, ubiquitous connectivity, AI-integrated communication and integrated sensing. Static GK link: The ITU was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland . Its Radiocommunication Sector, ITU-R , coordinates global radio-frequency and radiocommunication standardisation work.

Question 5

After four additional Indian heritage proposals entered UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List in 2026, what was India's total number of tentative sites?

Accepted Answer

73 - India had 73 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List after the four 2026 additions highlighted in the current-affairs update. • The new entries were Colonial Penal Settlement of Andaman Islands , Nicobarese Cultural Continuity in the Central group of Nicobar Islands , The Painted Haveli Towns of Shekhawati and Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble . • They span the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Rajasthan and Assam. Static GK link: A country's Tentative List is an inventory of properties it may consider for future World Heritage nomination. India ratified the World Heritage Convention on 14 November 1977 .

Question 6

Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble, added to India's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2026, is located in which state?

Accepted Answer

Assam - The Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble is located in Assam , specifically in Sivasagar district. India submitted the property to UNESCO's Tentative List on 19 June 2026 under cultural criteria (iii) and (iv). • The ensemble preserves an important urban and cultural landscape of the Ahom dynasty . • Rangpur was developed as a planned capital under Ahom ruler Rudra Singha in the early eighteenth century. Static GK link: The Ahoms entered Assam in 1228 under Sukaphaa and ruled much of the Brahmaputra Valley for centuries. The Battle of Saraighat was fought in 1671 , while the Treaty of Yandaboo in 1826 ended the First Anglo-Burmese War.

Question 7

Which Local Area Bank was included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Coastal Local Area Bank Limited - Coastal Local Area Bank Limited was included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 . The RBI notification was dated 28 July 2026 and was published in the Gazette of India on 11 August 2026 . • Inclusion in the Second Schedule gives a bank scheduled-bank status under the RBI Act. • The institution nevertheless remains a Local Area Bank in its licensing category. Static GK link: The RBI Act was enacted in 1934 , and the Reserve Bank of India began operations on 1 April 1935 . Scheduled banks are those included in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act.

Question 8

RBI issued the guidelines for setting up Local Area Banks in the private sector in which year?

Accepted Answer

1996 - The Reserve Bank of India issued the guidelines for setting up Local Area Banks (LABs) in the private sector in 1996 . This static fact is relevant because Coastal Local Area Bank Limited received scheduled-bank status in 2026 while continuing as an LAB. • RBI's summary of licensing frameworks lists the LAB guidelines as dated 24 August 1996 . • LABs were conceived as geographically focused private-sector banks serving local economic needs. Static GK link: The banking-regulation framework also includes universal banks and other differentiated-bank models. A bank's inclusion in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act concerns its scheduled status; it does not by itself change the underlying licensing category under which the institution operates.

Question 9

What is the full form of PACT, launched under NITI Aayog's e-FAST India initiative in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport - PACT stands for Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport . It was launched by NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026 on 7 September 2026 . • PACT is designed to aggregate freight demand from shippers, logistics service providers and other stakeholders. • It aims to convert demand into deployable zero-emission freight projects across identified corridors. • The same summit introduced the ZET Marketplace for business, financing and charging partnerships. Static GK link: NITI Aayog was established on 1 January 2015 , replacing the Planning Commission, and functions as the Government of India's apex public-policy think tank.

Question 10

In the NITI Aayog-led platform e-FAST India, what does e-FAST stand for?

Accepted Answer

Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport - e-FAST India expands to Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport - India . It is a NITI Aayog-led platform that brings together government and industry participants to accelerate zero-emission freight deployment, especially in medium- and heavy-duty vehicle segments. • The 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026 launched PACT and introduced the ZET Marketplace. • Key participants include shippers, logistics service providers, vehicle makers, financiers and charge-point operators. Static GK link: In this ecosystem, ZET means Zero Emission Truck, OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer, and CPO means Charge Point Operator. These abbreviations are useful for banking, economy and environment-related current-affairs questions.

Question 11

The 5th National Steering Committee approved Strategic Investment Plans worth how much under PM-SETU in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Rs 735.70 crore - The 5th National Steering Committee approved Strategic Investment Plans worth Rs 735.70 crore under PM-SETU. The meeting was held on 7 September 2026 , with the decision announced by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on 8 September 2026 . • The approvals covered ITI clusters in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana . • They raised cumulative sanctioned investment under PM-SETU to Rs 2,171 crore across 9 ITI clusters . Static GK link: PM-SETU is implemented through an industry-led Hub-and-Spoke cluster model intended to modernise Government ITIs and align training with evolving industry requirements.

Question 12

What does PM-SETU stand for in the Government of India's ITI modernisation initiative?

Accepted Answer

Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs - PM-SETU stands for Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs . The scheme is designed to transform the Government ITI ecosystem through industry partnerships, improved infrastructure, upgraded training programmes and better employability outcomes. • The 5th National Steering Committee approved three Strategic Investment Plans in September 2026. • The three clusters were Bhiwadi in Rajasthan, Medchal in Telangana and Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. Static GK link: ITI stands for Industrial Training Institute . The scheme works through an industry-led Hub-and-Spoke model, with a Hub ITI connected to a network of Spoke ITIs for coordinated investment, modernisation and delivery of industry-relevant skills.

Question 13

Which Indian deep-tech company is developing an indigenous Optical Inter-Satellite Link terminal highlighted at Bengaluru Space Expo 2026?

Accepted Answer

Astrogate Labs - Astrogate Labs is developing what it describes as India's first indigenous Optical Inter-Satellite Link terminal . The company unveiled its OISL capability at Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 , held from 7-9 September 2026 , and is targeting flight readiness in 2027 . • The project extends Astrogate's optical-communication work from satellite-to-ground links to satellite-to-satellite connectivity. • Its AstroLink Micro terminal was demonstrated as a 10 Gbps space-to-ground laser communication system. Static GK link: Optical space communication uses light, generally laser beams, to carry data. Compared with conventional radio-frequency links, optical links can support high data rates but require very precise pointing and tracking.

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of an Optical Inter-Satellite Link terminal such as the OISL system being developed by Astrogate Labs?

Accepted Answer

Enabling high-speed laser communication between satellites - An Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) terminal is designed to enable high-speed laser-based communication between satellites . Astrogate Labs' 2026 announcement described its OISL work as a move from validated space-to-ground optical links toward satellite-to-satellite connectivity. • The company is targeting OISL flight readiness in 2027 . • At Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, it also demonstrated AstroLink Micro, a 10 Gbps space-to-ground optical terminal. Static GK link: OISL expands to Optical Inter-Satellite Link , while FSOC means Free Space Optical Communication . Optical communication transmits information using light through free space rather than relying exclusively on radio-frequency links.

Question 15

Who became the first Indians to win the China Masters men's doubles badminton title in September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty - Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became the first Indians to win the China Masters title when they captured the men's doubles crown in Shenzhen on 6 September 2026 . • They defeated China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in the final. • The score was 11-21, 21-13, 21-17 . • They had previously finished runners-up at the tournament in 2023 and 2025. Static GK link: The China Masters is part of the BWF World Tour. BWF stands for Badminton World Federation , the international governing body for badminton.

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