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[1]. On September 18, 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 38th edition of which of the following events?
| [A]. Mumbai International Art Festival |
| [B]. Pune Festival |
| [C]. Maharashtra Sahitya Festival |
| [D]. Elephanta Festival |
[2]. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the India-Bangladesh Hilsa trade in news during September 2026?
| [A]. India exported around 500 tonnes of Hilsa to Sri Lanka. |
| [B]. India exported around 500 tonnes of Hilsa to Bangladesh, mostly sourced from Gujarat. |
| [C]. Bangladesh exported around 500 tonnes of Hilsa to India. |
| [D]. India imposed a complete ban on the export of Hilsa. |
[3]. According to the Passport (Amendment) Rules notified in September 2026, how long will a 36-page ordinary passport for a child under 15 years of age remain valid?
| [A]. Only 5 years |
| [B]. 5 years or until attaining 18 years of age, whichever is earlier |
| [C]. 10 years or until attaining 18 years of age, whichever is earlier |
| [D]. Mandatorily until 18 years of age |
[4]. The 'Vigilance Manual 2026', which was recently in the news, is associated with which of the following organizations?
| [A]. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) |
| [B]. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) |
| [C]. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) |
| [D]. Central Information Commission (CIC) |
[5]. What was the theme for World Patient Safety Day observed on September 17, 2026?
| [A]. Safe maternal and newborn care |
| [B]. Safe care for non-communicable diseases |
| [C]. Medication safety for patient safety |
| [D]. Safe hospitals for universal health coverage |
[6]. India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar, commissioned/launched in September 2026, is located in which of the following places?
| [A]. Paradip |
| [B]. Puri |
| [C]. Sambalpur |
| [D]. Balasore |
[7]. Which of the following functions as the National Coordination Centre for the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), which was in the news in September 2026?
| [A]. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
| [B]. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) |
| [C]. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) |
| [D]. Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) |
[8]. Consider the following statements regarding the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, which completed three years in September 2026:
- The scheme was launched on September 17, 2023.
- It covers artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 traditional trades.
- Under the scheme, credit support is provided to beneficiaries at a concessional interest rate of 5% per annum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 and 2 only |
| [B]. 2 and 3 only |
| [C]. 1 and 3 only |
| [D]. 1, 2, and 3 |
[9]. On the occasion of World Ozone Day on September 16, 2026, consider the following statements regarding the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol:
- It relates to the phase-down of the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
- India ratified it in September 2021.
- India's target is an 85% reduction from baseline levels in HFC production and consumption by the year 2047.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 and 2 only |
| [B]. 2 and 3 only |
| [C]. 1 and 3 only |
| [D]. 1, 2, and 3 |
[10]. In September 2026, the Saharpur-Jamarpani coal block, which was in the news, is located in which of the following states?
| [A]. Chhattisgarh |
| [B]. Odisha |
| [C]. Jharkhand |
| [D]. Madhya Pradesh |
[11]. On September 16, 2026, the 3rd BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine began in Goa. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of BIMSTEC?
| [A]. Myanmar |
| [B]. Thailand |
| [C]. Maldives |
| [D]. Sri Lanka |
[12]. According to information provided by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in September 2026, how much revenue was generated from the disposal of scrap and waste under the 'Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters' (SCDPM 5.0)?
| [A]. Rs. 57 lakh |
| [B]. Rs. 1.07 crore |
| [C]. Rs. 1.57 crore |
| [D]. Rs. 2.57 crore |
[13]. In September 2026, the Central Government proposed an amendment to which rule to add provisions related to CCTV surveillance in medical stores?
| [A]. Rule 65 of the Drugs Rules, 1945 |
| [B]. Rule 21 of the Drugs Rules, 1946 |
| [C]. Rule 65 of the Pharmacy Rules, 1948 |
| [D]. Rule 65 of the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 |
[14]. Hindi Diwas is observed on September 14, commemorating the Constituent Assembly’s adoption of the Munshi–Ayyangar formula in 1949. In this context, consider the following statements:
- The Munshi–Ayyangar formula provided for a 15-year transition towards greater use of Hindi by the Centre.
- The Constitution initially recognised Hindi and 14 other languages in the Eighth Schedule.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[15]. PM Modi recently gifted a Russian translation of the Thirukkural to President Putin ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. What is the Thirukkural primarily known for?
| [A]. A Buddhist text on meditation |
| [B]. A Sanskrit text on ancient Indian astronomy |
| [C]. A Tamil epic describing the Chola dynasty |
| [D]. A Tamil text on ethics and moral values |
[16]. The New Development Bank (NDB), established by BRICS countries, was recently in the news. Which of the following is the primary objective of the NDB?
| [A]. Financing infrastructure and sustainable development projects |
| [B]. Regulating global financial markets |
| [C]. Providing military assistance to BRICS countries |
| [D]. Managing foreign exchange reserves of member countries |
[17]. India recently produced its first Badri cattle calf through OPU-IVF technology. Badri cattle are native to which region?
| [A]. Himalayan region of Uttarakhand |
| [B]. Thar Desert of Rajasthan |
| [C]. Deccan Plateau of Karnataka |
| [D]. Coastal region of Tamil Nadu |
[18]. The South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) recently adopted the Kathmandu Declaration at its first General Assembly. In this context, consider the following statements:
- SAWEN was formally established in 2011 to combat illegal wildlife trafficking in South Asia.
- Its permanent Secretariat is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[19]. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has recently referred Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear safeguards obligations. In this context, consider the following statements:
- The IAEA was established in 1957 to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
- The IAEA is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[20]. India is set to host the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 in Gujarat. Where will the forum be held?
| [A]. Ahmedabad |
| [B]. Gandhinagar |
| [C]. Surat |
| [D]. Vadodara |
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