50 Important Current Affairs Questions and Answers
For UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State PSC, UGC NET and other Competitive Exams
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1. Who recently became the highest run-scorer in Women’s T20 Internationals?
A) Harmanpreet Kaur
B) Smriti Mandhana
C) Shafali Verma
D) Ellyse Perry
Answer: B) Smriti Mandhana
Explanation: Smriti Mandhana recently became the highest run-scorer in Women’s T20Is, crossing the previous benchmark with a total of 4,788 runs.
2. The 2026 Asian Games are being hosted by which country?
A) South Korea
B) China
C) Japan
D) Thailand
Answer: C) Japan
Explanation: The 20th Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
3. Which Indian shooter won silver medals in both individual and team events at the Asian Games?
A) Manu Bhaker
B) Elavenil Valarivan
C) Sift Kaur Samra
D) Apurvi Chandela
Answer: B) Elavenil Valarivan
Explanation: Elavenil Valarivan won silver in the women’s 10m air rifle individual and team events at the 2026 Asian Games.
4. Which Indian athlete recently assured India of a medal in women’s traditional 60 kg MMA at the Asian Games?
A) Suchika Tariyal
B) Lovlina Borgohain
C) Nikhat Zareen
D) Mary Kom
Answer: A) Suchika Tariyal
Explanation: Suchika Tariyal reached the women’s traditional 60 kg MMA semifinal, assuring India of a medal.
5. From which date will Biometric Aadhaar Authentication become mandatory for subsidised domestic LPG refills?
A) September 21, 2026
B) October 1, 2026
C) November 1, 2026
D) January 1, 2027
Answer: B) October 1, 2026
Explanation: The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced mandatory Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for subsidised domestic LPG refills from October 1, 2026.
6. Which organisation approved ₹252 crore for Kavach 4.0?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Ministry of Defence
C) Indian Railways
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: C) Indian Railways
Explanation: Indian Railways approved ₹252 crore for deployment of Kavach 4.0 across 607.7 route kilometres of the Lucknow Division.
7. Kavach is primarily associated with which sector?
A) Banking security
B) Railway safety
C) Cybersecurity
D) Airport security
Answer: B) Railway safety
Explanation: Kavach is India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to improve railway safety and help prevent collisions.
8. How many appointment letters were distributed nationwide during the 20th Rozgar Mela?
A) More than 21,000
B) More than 31,000
C) More than 51,000
D) More than 1 lakh
Answer: C) More than 51,000
Explanation: More than 51,000 appointment letters were distributed at 45 locations during the 20th Rozgar Mela.
9. The 20th Rozgar Mela took the cumulative number of appointment letters issued through Rozgar Melas to approximately:
A) 5.75 lakh
B) 8.25 lakh
C) 10.50 lakh
D) 12.75 lakh
Answer: D) 12.75 lakh
Explanation: According to PIB, the cumulative number reached approximately 12.75 lakh appointment letters.
10. The 20th Rozgar Mela was organised at how many locations nationwide?
A) 25
B) 35
C) 45
D) 55
Answer: C) 45
Explanation: The 20th Rozgar Mela distributed appointment letters across 45 locations.
11. Which ministry announced the mandatory biometric authentication requirement for subsidised LPG?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Answer: B) Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Explanation: The announcement was made by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
12. Which railway zone announced more than 1,000 special train trips for the festive season?
A) Northern Railway
B) Eastern Railway
C) North Central Railway
D) Southern Railway
Answer: C) North Central Railway
Explanation: North Central Railway announced more than 1,000 special train trips to handle the expected festive-season passenger rush.
13. The MEA internship programme mentioned in recent current affairs is scheduled for which period?
A) April–September 2026
B) June–December 2026
C) October 2026–March 2027
D) January–June 2027
Answer: C) October 2026–March 2027
Explanation: The Ministry of External Affairs opened applications for an internship programme scheduled from October 2026 to March 2027.
14. What is the maximum age mentioned for candidates applying for the MEA internship?
A) 21 years
B) 23 years
C) 25 years
D) 28 years
Answer: C) 25 years
Explanation: Final-year students and recent graduates under 25 years of age are eligible under the reported internship criteria.
15. The southwest monsoon’s withdrawal in 2026 first began from which region?
A) Kerala
B) West Rajasthan
C) Odisha
D) Assam
Answer: B) West Rajasthan
Explanation: The India Meteorological Department reported that southwest monsoon withdrawal had begun from west Rajasthan.
16. Approximately what percentage of India’s geographical area remained rain-deficient according to the latest report?
A) 23%
B) 33%
C) 43%
D) 53%
Answer: C) 43%
Explanation: Around 43% of India’s geographical area was reported to remain rain-deficient.
17. As of September 19, 2026, India’s cumulative rainfall was approximately how much below normal?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 25%
Answer: C) 15%
Explanation: The reported cumulative nationwide rainfall was around 15% below normal as of September 19.
18. Which meteorological system was developing over the North Andaman Sea?
A) Cyclone
B) Low-pressure system
C) Western disturbance
D) Heat wave
Answer: B) Low-pressure system
Explanation: A low-pressure system had developed over the North Andaman Sea and was expected to intensify while moving toward the Odisha–Andhra coast.
19. Which technology is designed to store electrical energy and release it when needed?
A) Solar PV
B) BESS
C) GPS
D) LiDAR
Answer: B) BESS
Explanation: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) stores electricity in rechargeable batteries and releases it when required.
20. NTPC recently terminated a contract worth approximately how much for a 400 MWh BESS project?
A) ₹113.37 crore
B) ₹213.37 crore
C) ₹313.37 crore
D) ₹413.37 crore
Answer: D) ₹413.37 crore
Explanation: NTPC terminated a ₹413.37 crore contract for a 400 MWh BESS project at Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra.
21. The 400 MWh BESS project mentioned recently was associated with which NTPC power station?
A) Singrauli
B) Mouda
C) Korba
D) Ramagundam
Answer: B) Mouda
Explanation: The project was planned at Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra.
22. Which organisation is conducting the 2026 Asian Games?
A) FIFA
B) Olympic Council of Asia
C) ICC
D) Asian Athletics Association
Answer: B) Olympic Council of Asia
Explanation: The Asian Games are the continental multi-sport event organised under the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
23. Nagoya, one of the host areas of the 2026 Asian Games, is located in which country?
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) Vietnam
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: The 2026 Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
24. The 2026 Asian Games began on which date?
A) September 1
B) September 10
C) September 19
D) September 25
Answer: C) September 19
Explanation: The 20th Asian Games began on September 19, 2026, and are scheduled through October 4.
25. Which initiative was held in Nagoya on September 20, 2026, to support the Indian Asian Games contingent?
A) Fit India Run
B) Sundays on Cycle
C) Khelo India Walk
D) Bharat Sports March
Answer: B) Sundays on Cycle
Explanation: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the 91st edition of Sundays on Cycle at Meijō Park in Nagoya to support the Indian contingent.
26. The 91st edition of ‘Sundays on Cycle’ was held at which park?
A) Ueno Park
B) Meijō Park
C) Yoyogi Park
D) Nagoya Central Park
Answer: B) Meijō Park
Explanation: The event was organised at Meijō Park in Nagoya, Japan.
27. Which government movement was associated with the ‘Sundays on Cycle’ initiative?
A) Fit India Movement
B) Skill India Mission
C) Digital India
D) Make in India
Answer: A) Fit India Movement
Explanation: The initiative reinforces the message of fitness and healthy living under the Fit India Movement.
28. The United Nations General Assembly is currently attracting world leaders in which city?
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) New York
D) Washington, D.C.
Answer: C) New York
Explanation: World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly, with conflicts, AI and global governance among major issues.
29. Which major technology-related issue is expected to receive attention at the current UN General Assembly?
A) Artificial Intelligence
B) 5G taxation
C) Cryptocurrency mining only
D) Quantum gaming
Answer: A) Artificial Intelligence
Explanation: AI governance and the establishment of common safeguards are among the issues highlighted for the UN discussions.
30. Who is the current UN Secretary-General whose term ends in 2026?
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) António Guterres
C) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
D) António Costa
Answer: B) António Guterres
Explanation: António Guterres is serving as UN Secretary-General, with his term ending at the end of 2026.
31. Which country is notably absent from the current UN General Assembly at the presidential level, with its leader instead planning talks in Washington?
A) India
B) China
C) France
D) Canada
Answer: B) China
Explanation: Chinese President Xi Jinping is not attending the New York gathering and is instead expected to hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington.
32. Which conflict continues to be a major issue on the UN agenda alongside Middle East developments?
A) Ukraine conflict
B) Falklands conflict
C) Korean War
D) Vietnam War
Answer: A) Ukraine conflict
Explanation: The ongoing Russia–Ukraine war remains a major issue before the UN, including discussions about food and energy security.
33. Which international organisation is currently discussing stronger global safeguards for artificial intelligence?
A) UNESCO only
B) United Nations
C) FIFA
D) WTO only
Answer: B) United Nations
Explanation: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted the need for common international safeguards or “guardrails” around AI development.
34. Which Indian institution recently launched an NGT mobile application?
A) Supreme Court
B) National Green Tribunal
C) Election Commission
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) National Green Tribunal
Explanation: The National Green Tribunal’s mobile application was released during the International Conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics.
35. What was the theme of the international conference associated with the NGT mobile application?
A) Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics
B) Digital India 2047
C) Green Banking Revolution
D) Global Water Security
Answer: A) Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics
Explanation: The conference focused on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics.
36. The 9th India International Water Week 2026 is scheduled to be inaugurated on:
A) September 20
B) September 21
C) September 22
D) September 25
Answer: C) September 22
Explanation: The 9th India International Water Week 2026 is scheduled to be inaugurated on September 22 in New Delhi.
37. Which ministry is associated with the India International Water Week?
A) Ministry of Jal Shakti
B) Ministry of Finance
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Railways
Answer: A) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation: The event is associated with the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
38. The EPFO wage ceiling was recently enhanced from ₹15,000 to:
A) ₹20,000
B) ₹22,500
C) ₹25,000
D) ₹30,000
Answer: C) ₹25,000
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved an increase in the EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
39. EPFO stands for:
A) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
B) Employment Pension Finance Office
C) Employees’ Public Finance Organisation
D) Economic Provident Fund Office
Answer: A) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
Explanation: EPFO is the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, which administers India’s major statutory provident-fund and pension-related schemes.
40. From which date is the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 scheduled to come into force?
A) September 1, 2026
B) October 1, 2026
C) November 1, 2026
D) January 1, 2027
Answer: B) October 1, 2026
Explanation: The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 is scheduled to come into force on October 1, 2026.
41. UPI continues to remain free for which type of transactions according to a recent PIB update?
A) Peer-to-peer transactions
B) All international transactions
C) Stock-market transactions
D) All credit-card transactions
Answer: A) Peer-to-peer transactions
Explanation: PIB reported that UPI remains free for peer-to-peer transactions and 96% of merchant transactions.
42. What percentage of merchant UPI transactions were reported as remaining free?
A) 76%
B) 86%
C) 96%
D) 99%
Answer: C) 96%
Explanation: A recent PIB update stated that UPI remains free for peer-to-peer transactions and 96% of merchant transactions.
43. India’s largest-ever skilled youth contingent was recently flagged off for which event?
A) WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
B) Olympics 2028
C) Asian Games 2026
D) Commonwealth Games
Answer: A) WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Explanation: India flagged off its largest-ever skilled youth contingent for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
44. India is set to debut in how many new skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?
A) Five
B) Seven
C) Eleven
D) Fifteen
Answer: C) Eleven
Explanation: India is scheduled to debut in 11 new skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
45. What does DDU-GKY stand for?
A) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
B) Digital Development and Urban Growth Yojana
C) Deen Dayal Gram Kisan Yojana
D) District Development Gramin Kaushal Yojana
Answer: A) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
Explanation: DDU-GKY is a rural skilling and placement-oriented programme named after Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.
46. DDU-GKY 2.0 training batches are scheduled to commence across most States/UTs from:
A) September 2026
B) October 2026
C) December 2026
D) January 2027
Answer: B) October 2026
Explanation: The Ministry of Rural Development announced that DDU-GKY 2.0 training batches will commence across most States and Union Territories from October 2026.
47. Which organisation is responsible for disseminating official Government of India press information?
A) PIB
B) RBI
C) SEBI
D) UPSC
Answer: A) PIB
Explanation: Press Information Bureau (PIB) is the Government of India’s nodal agency for disseminating official information to the media.
48. Which technology was highlighted in recent news for improving railway safety on the Lucknow Division?
A) 5G
B) Kavach 4.0
C) GPS-Plus
D) RailNet 5.0
Answer: B) Kavach 4.0
Explanation: Indian Railways approved ₹252 crore for Kavach 4.0 covering 607.7 route kilometres of the Lucknow Division.
49. Which country is currently hosting the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Japan
B) China
C) India
D) Indonesia
Answer: A) Japan
Explanation: The 2026 Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
50. Which of the following is the correct pair?
A) Kavach — Railway safety
B) BESS — Election management
C) DDU-GKY — Space research
D) EPFO — Weather forecasting
Answer: A) Kavach — Railway safety
Explanation: Kavach is an indigenous railway safety/Automatic Train Protection system. BESS relates to energy storage, DDU-GKY to rural skilling, and EPFO to provident-fund administration.
Quick Revision – 10 Most Important One-Liners
- Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in Women’s T20Is with 4,788 runs.
- Asian Games 2026 are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for subsidised domestic LPG refills becomes mandatory from October 1, 2026.
- Kavach 4.0 received ₹252 crore approval for 607.7 route kilometres of Lucknow Division.
- More than 51,000 appointment letters were distributed in the 20th Rozgar Mela.
- Southwest monsoon withdrawal began from west Rajasthan.
- India’s cumulative rainfall was about 15% below normal as of September 19.
- EPFO wage ceiling was raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
- India International Water Week 2026 is scheduled for September 22 in New Delhi.
- WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 will see India debut in 11 new skills.
