Current Affairs Quiz Questions with Solutions
Daily current affairs MCQs for MAH CET, LAW CET and CUET GAT — national and international news, economy, sports, science and state affairs, each with the correct answer and a short explanation.
- Q61.
As per MHA's FCRA data for 2024-25, which state received the highest foreign contribution amount?
A. Tamil NaduB. KarnatakaC. DelhiD. MaharashtramediumView solution › - Q62.
Who was appointed as the new Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in September 2026?
A. David BeasleyB. Cindy McCainC. Luke LindbergD. António GuterresmediumView solution › - Q63.
What is the theme of the International Day of Peace 2026 (observed September 21)?
A. "Actions for Peace"B. "Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day"C. "Shaping Peace Together"D. "Climate Action for Peace"mediumView solution › - Q64.
From what date will the new 0.4% UPI merchant charge (on transactions above ₹2,000) come into effect?
A. September 1, 2026B. October 15, 2026C. January 1, 2027D. November 1, 2026mediumView solution › - Q65.
What is the approved outlay for India Semiconductor Mission Phase II ("Semicon 2.0")?
A. ₹76,000 croreB. ₹1,27,500 croreC. ₹2,30,000 croreD. ₹90,000 croremediumView solution › - Q66.
The 2026 Asian Games (20th edition) are being hosted in which city, and which sport gave India its first medals?
A. Hangzhou, China – BadmintonB. Aichi-Nagoya, Japan – ShootingC. Doha, Qatar – WrestlingD. Jakarta, Indonesia – KabaddimediumView solution › - Q67.
Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar won a gold medal in which shooting event at the 2026 ISSF Junior World Cup?
A. Men's SkeetB. Men's TrapC. 10m Air PistolD. 50m Rifle 3 PositionsmediumView solution › - Q68.
'Aadi', India's first soil carbon payment programme (per a recent PIB release), operates with guidance from which body?
A. NABARDB. ICARC. FCID. NITI AayogmediumView solution › - Q69.
Karnataka's Cabinet approved Tulu as a second additional official language in which two districts?
A. Mysuru and MandyaB. Dakshina Kannada and UdupiC. Belagavi and BagalkotD. Shivamogga and ChikkamagalurumediumView solution › - Q70.
Which city has been proposed to host Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), with companies proposing ₹5,500 crore in investment?
A. IndoreB. GwaliorC. BhopalD. JabalpurmediumView solution › - Q71.
Who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (India's highest honour in cinema) at the 72nd National Film Awards?
A. Amitabh BachchanB. Anant NagC. MohanlalD. Waheeda RehmanmediumView solution › - Q72.
The General Debate of which session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) began on 22 September 2026 in New York?
A. 78thB. 79thC. 80thD. 81stmediumView solution › - Q73.
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to come into force from which date?
A. 2 October 2026B. 20 October 2026C. 1 November 2026D. 26 January 2027mediumView solution › - Q74.
India's Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) recorded what growth rate in August 2026, as per provisional government data?
A. 3.2%B. 4.8%C. 6.1%D. 2.5%mediumView solution › - Q75.
As per NPCI's new framework effective 15 October 2026, what Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) applies to eligible person-to-merchant UPI transactions above ₹2,000?
A. 0.2%B. 0.4%C. 1%D. 2%mediumView solution › - Q76.
Suchika Tariyal made history at the 2026 Asian Games by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in which sport?
A. KurashB. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)C. Ju-JitsuD. Sepak TakrawmediumView solution › - Q77.
In the men's 10m air rifle individual event at the 2026 Asian Games, who won silver (with Rudrankksh Patil taking bronze)?
A. Parth Rakesh ManeB. Himanshu DhillonC. Elavenil ValarivanD. Divyansh Singh PanwarmediumView solution › - Q78.
The 7th edition of the National Formulary of India (NFI) 2026 was launched by Anupriya Patel along with which new patient-safety initiative?
A. Biovigilance ProgrammeB. Pharmacovigilance MissionC. Drug Safety CorpsD. National Drug Policy 2026mediumView solution › - Q79.
Who was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 72nd National Film Awards (2026)?
A. Amitabh BachchanB. Anant NagC. MammoottyD. Waheeda RehmanmediumView solution › - Q80.
"Kavach 4.0," frequently in the news, refers to:
A. India's satellite navigation systemB. An indigenous Automatic Train Protection systemC. A cybersecurity framework for banksD. A missile defence shieldmediumView solution ›