Here is a fresh, exam-oriented set of 50 Important Current Affairs MCQs with Answers & Analytical Explanations for 25 September 2026, using developments reported on 24–25 September 2026. I’ve emphasized India, international affairs, economy, defence, science & technology, environment, and sports—useful for SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive exams.
50 Current Affairs MCQs with Answers & Explanations – 25 September 2026
Table of Contents
National & Polity Current Affairs
1. The Supreme Court recently dealt with the constitutional safeguards available to an arrested person under which Article?
A) Article 19
B) Article 21
C) Article 22
D) Article 32
Answer: C) Article 22
Analytical Explanation: Article 22 provides important safeguards against arbitrary arrest and detention. It includes the right to be informed of the grounds of arrest and the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner. (Legacy IAS Academy)
2. Which body is associated with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
A) Finance Commission
B) Election Commission of India
C) Union Public Service Commission
D) Law Commission
Answer: B) Election Commission of India
Analytical Explanation: Electoral-roll revision is part of the Election Commission’s constitutional responsibilities. The current discussion around SIR focuses on verification and updating of electoral rolls. (Topper IAS)
3. The Cauvery Water Management Authority recently dealt with water release involving Karnataka and which state?
A) Kerala
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Telangana
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
Analytical Explanation: The Cauvery dispute involves water-sharing between basin states. The current issue concerns the implementation of the established water-sharing mechanism. (Topper IAS)
4. The 13th edition of SLINEX is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which country?
A) Bangladesh
B) Sri Lanka
C) Myanmar
D) Thailand
Answer: B) Sri Lanka
Analytical Explanation: SLINEX is the India–Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise. It is designed to strengthen interoperability and cooperation between the two navies. (Topper IAS)
5. Which ministry is associated with the National Electricity Policy 2026 currently being processed?
A) Ministry of Coal
B) Ministry of Power
C) Ministry of Finance
D) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Answer: B) Ministry of Power
Analytical Explanation: The National Electricity Policy provides a broad policy framework for India’s electricity sector, including generation, transmission and distribution.
6. NEET-PG 2026 results were declared by which organisation?
A) UGC
B) NTA
C) NBEMS
D) AIIMS
Answer: C) NBEMS
Analytical Explanation: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences conducts major postgraduate medical examinations, including NEET-PG. (Jagran Josh)
7. The Second Saraighat Bridge project is being developed over which river?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Brahmaputra
D) Teesta
Answer: C) Brahmaputra
Analytical Explanation: The project involves a new rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra in Assam, strengthening connectivity around Guwahati. (GKToday)
8. Gujarat’s Farmer Registry is linked with Aadhaar and which other major record?
A) Passport records
B) Land records
C) Vehicle records
D) School records
Answer: B) Land records
Analytical Explanation: Linking farmer identity with verified land records helps create a more reliable digital agricultural database and can support targeted delivery of agricultural services. (GKToday)
9. Which state launched Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana along with the Urvarak Setu Mobile App?
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
Analytical Explanation: The initiatives are intended to strengthen agricultural credit and digital access to agricultural inputs and cooperative services. (GKToday)
10. Under Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, the effective interest rate for eligible small and marginal farmers is targeted at:
A) 4%
B) 5%
C) 6%
D) 8%
Answer: C) 6%
Analytical Explanation: The scheme aims to provide longer-term agricultural credit to small and marginal farmers at a reduced effective interest rate of 6%. (GKToday)
Defence & Security
11. SAT-SAAW is developed by which organisation?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) HAL
D) BEL
Answer: B) DRDO
Analytical Explanation: SAT-SAAW is an indigenous air-to-ground precision-guided glide weapon designed to engage airfield-related targets from stand-off ranges. (GKToday)
12. The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth approximately ₹810.79 crore for how many SAT-SAAW weapons?
A) 100
B) 120
C) 160
D) 200
Answer: C) 160
Analytical Explanation: The contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited covers 160 SAT-SAAW systems and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force. (GKToday)
13. SAT-SAAW can be launched from which of the following aircraft?
A) Jaguar
B) C-17
C) C-130J
D) Dornier 228
Answer: A) Jaguar
Analytical Explanation: SAT-SAAW is designed for aircraft such as the Jaguar, Hawk and Su-30MKI, providing stand-off strike capability. (GKToday)
14. Exercise Yudh Abhyas is conducted between India and:
A) France
B) Japan
C) United States
D) Australia
Answer: C) United States
Analytical Explanation: Yudh Abhyas is a bilateral India–US military exercise aimed at improving interoperability and operational coordination. (GKToday)
15. The 22nd edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 was conducted in which two Indian states?
A) Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
B) Gujarat and Maharashtra
C) Punjab and Haryana
D) Kerala and Karnataka
Answer: A) Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
Analytical Explanation: The exercise was conducted at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan and Auli in Uttarakhand. (GKToday)
16. INS Trishul recently arrived at Toulon for which India-France maritime exercise?
A) VARUNA
B) KONKAN
C) INDRA
D) MALABAR
Answer: A) VARUNA
Analytical Explanation: VARUNA is the bilateral maritime exercise between India and France. INS Trishul’s participation reflects continuing naval cooperation between the two countries. (GKToday)
17. The United Kingdom announced its first military space squadron under which name?
A) No. I Space Command Squadron
B) No. III Space Effects Squadron
C) Royal Space Defence Squadron
D) UK Orbital Security Squadron
Answer: B) No. III Space Effects Squadron
Analytical Explanation: The new squadron reflects the growing military importance of space-based capabilities, including satellite protection and counter-space activities. (GKToday)
18. The 24th edition of VARUNA involves the navies of India and:
A) Italy
B) France
C) Spain
D) Germany
Answer: B) France
Analytical Explanation: VARUNA is India’s dedicated bilateral naval exercise with France. (GKToday)
Science & Technology
19. DRDO recently signed an agreement to develop a dilution refrigerator operating at approximately:
A) 2 Kelvin
B) 20 Kelvin
C) 20 milliKelvin
D) 200 milliKelvin
Answer: C) 20 milliKelvin
Analytical Explanation: Extremely low temperatures are essential for many quantum-computing systems. The DRDO agreement is therefore connected with India’s emerging quantum technology ecosystem. (Topper IAS)
20. A new human brain-cell atlas recently mapped gene activity in which part of the brain?
A) Cerebellum
B) Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
C) Medulla
D) Hypothalamus
Answer: B) Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
Analytical Explanation: The study analysed more than 6.3 million brain-cell nuclei, helping researchers understand gene activity across the human lifespan. (GKToday)
21. Maruti Suzuki commissioned its first green-hydrogen plant at:
A) Pune
B) Manesar
C) Chennai
D) Sanand
Answer: B) Manesar
Analytical Explanation: The facility in Haryana represents the automotive industry’s increasing interest in hydrogen and low-carbon industrial energy. (GKToday)
22. What type of hydrogen technology is associated with Maruti Suzuki’s new Manesar facility?
A) Blue hydrogen
B) Grey hydrogen
C) Green hydrogen
D) Black hydrogen
Answer: C) Green hydrogen
Analytical Explanation: Green hydrogen is produced using electrolysis powered by renewable electricity, potentially reducing emissions compared with fossil-fuel-based hydrogen production. (GKToday)
23. South Central Railway recently upgraded which train-safety system to Version 4.0?
A) Kavach
B) Rakshak
C) Vajra
D) Suraksha-Net
Answer: A) Kavach
Analytical Explanation: Kavach is India’s indigenous automatic train protection system. Version upgrades are aimed at improving railway safety and collision prevention. (GKToday)
24. Kavach Version 4.0 was commissioned on which railway section mentioned in recent reports?
A) Delhi–Agra
B) Malkajgiri–Kamareddi
C) Mumbai–Pune
D) Howrah–Kolkata
Answer: B) Malkajgiri–Kamareddi
Analytical Explanation: The upgraded system was commissioned over a 108-route-km section of South Central Railway. (GKToday)
25. ISRO and which organisation extended their space-cooperation agreement until 2032?
A) NASA
B) ESA
C) JAXA
D) Roscosmos
Answer: B) ESA
Analytical Explanation: ISRO and the European Space Agency extended their cooperative agreement until January 2032, supporting continued collaboration in space activities. (GKToday)
26. The rare leucistic Great Cormorant was spotted at which location?
A) Chilika Lake
B) Ameenpur Lake
C) Dal Lake
D) Loktak Lake
Answer: B) Ameenpur Lake
Analytical Explanation: The bird was spotted near BHEL in Hyderabad. Leucism causes reduced pigmentation and can make feathers appear unusually pale. (GKToday)
27. What is the key difference between leucism and albinism in birds?
A) Leucism affects only the eyes
B) Leucism involves reduced pigmentation, while albinism is associated with a complete lack of melanin
C) They are exactly the same condition
D) Leucism occurs only in mammals
Answer: B)
Analytical Explanation: Leucistic birds can retain pigmentation in the eyes and some body areas, while albinism involves a much broader absence of melanin.
28. Anthropic’s Claude AI was reported to have identified a previously unknown enzyme system associated with:
A) Bacteriophages
B) Mammals
C) Plants
D) Fungi
Answer: A) Bacteriophages
Analytical Explanation: The reported discovery involved array-associated reverse transcriptases (ART), illustrating how AI models are increasingly being applied to biological research. (GKToday)
Environment & Ecology
29. A new species of Begonia was recently described from which Indian state?
A) Assam
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Meghalaya
D) Sikkim
Answer: B) Arunachal Pradesh
Analytical Explanation: Begonia neelamorum was described from Keyi Panyor district. Its name reflects the Neelam clan of the Nyishi community. (Topper IAS)
30. The newly described Begonia species Begonia neelamorum is associated with which community?
A) Nyishi
B) Toda
C) Bhil
D) Khasi
Answer: A) Nyishi
Analytical Explanation: The species name recognises the Neelam clan of the Nyishi community, linking biodiversity documentation with local cultural knowledge. (Topper IAS)
31. World Rhino Day is observed on:
A) September 20
B) September 21
C) September 22
D) September 23
Answer: C) September 22
Analytical Explanation: World Rhino Day raises awareness about rhinoceros conservation and the threats faced by different rhino species.
32. How many living rhinoceros species are generally recognised?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
Answer: C) Five
Analytical Explanation: The five living species are the greater one-horned, Javan, Sumatran, black and white rhinoceroses. (Topper IAS)
33. The 9th India International Water Week 2026 focuses on:
A) Ocean Mining
B) Climate Resilient Water
C) River Tourism
D) Coastal Security
Answer: B) Climate Resilient Water
Analytical Explanation: The event focuses on water management in the context of climate change and resilience. It is being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. (Utkarsh)
34. The Global River Cities Alliance is primarily associated with:
A) Space research
B) Urban river management
C) Military cooperation
D) Agricultural exports
Answer: B) Urban river management
Analytical Explanation: The alliance promotes integrated approaches to managing rivers within urban areas, including planning and restoration. (Legacy IAS Academy)
Economy & Business
35. Telangana has set a target of how much hyperscale data-centre capacity by 2029?
A) 1 GW
B) 2 GW
C) 5 GW
D) 10 GW
Answer: C) 5 GW
Analytical Explanation: Telangana’s target is linked to potential investment of around $30 billion, reflecting the increasing infrastructure requirements of AI and cloud computing. (GKToday)
36. India’s government was expected to discuss the second-half borrowing calendar for which period?
A) April–September 2026
B) October 2026–March 2027
C) January–June 2027
D) July–December 2027
Answer: B) October 2026–March 2027
Analytical Explanation: The borrowing calendar determines the government’s planned bond issuance during the second half of the fiscal year. (Reuters)
37. India’s planned gross borrowing for FY 2026–27 was reported at approximately:
A) ₹8.09 trillion
B) ₹12.09 trillion
C) ₹16.09 trillion
D) ₹20.09 trillion
Answer: C) ₹16.09 trillion
Analytical Explanation: The borrowing programme is used to finance the government’s fiscal requirements through debt markets. (Reuters)
38. Moody’s revised India’s FY2027 real GDP growth forecast to:
A) 5%
B) 6%
C) 7%
D) 8%
Answer: C) 7%
Analytical Explanation: Moody’s raised its forecast from 6% to 7%, while also highlighting risks from energy prices and food inflation. (Reuters)
39. India’s real GDP growth in the April–June quarter was reported at:
A) 5.8%
B) 6.5%
C) 7.8%
D) 8.9%
Answer: C) 7.8%
Analytical Explanation: The reported growth was supported by investment and manufacturing, while mining and some consumer-facing services were weaker. (Reuters)
40. The BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting was held in:
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) New Delhi
Analytical Explanation: The meeting was held in New Delhi on 23 September as part of India’s BRICS tax-cooperation activities. (GKToday)
International Affairs
41. The Visegrád Group, or V4, consists of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and:
A) Romania
B) Slovakia
C) Slovenia
D) Croatia
Answer: B) Slovakia
Analytical Explanation: The V4 is a Central European regional grouping formed in 1991. India recently held a Foreign Ministers’ meeting in the V4+India format. (Legacy IAS Academy)
42. The V4+India Foreign Ministers’ meeting was held on the sidelines of:
A) COP30
B) UN General Assembly
C) G20 Summit
D) BRICS Summit
Answer: B) UN General Assembly
Analytical Explanation: The meeting brought India together with the four Visegrád countries in a multilateral diplomatic format. (Legacy IAS Academy)
43. Which country recently announced its first military space squadron?
A) Germany
B) United Kingdom
C) Canada
D) Japan
Answer: B) United Kingdom
Analytical Explanation: The UK announced No. III Space Effects Squadron as part of its growing military-space capabilities. (GKToday)
44. Denmark’s new work-permit route for Indians is called:
A) Nordic Talent Route
B) Collective Agreement-Based Business Scheme
C) India-Denmark Skilled Visa
D) Nordic Employment Permit
Answer: B) Collective Agreement-Based Business Scheme
Analytical Explanation: Denmark’s Parliament passed legislation creating this route, scheduled to begin later in 2026. (GKToday)
Sports Current Affairs
45. Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won which medal at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Bronze
D) No medal
Answer: C) Bronze
Analytical Explanation: The Indian pair won bronze in the men’s double sculls event. (GKToday)
46. Roshibina Devi won a silver medal in which event at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Boxing
B) Sanda
C) Wrestling
D) Judo
Answer: B) Sanda
Analytical Explanation: Roshibina Devi won silver in the women’s 60 kg sanda category. Sanda is a combat discipline associated with wushu. (GKToday)
47. India won bronze in which Asian Games shooting team event involving Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill and Mairaj Ahmad Khan?
A) Men’s Skeet Team
B) Men’s Trap Team
C) Mixed Air Rifle Team
D) Men’s 10m Air Pistol Team
Answer: A) Men’s Skeet Team
Analytical Explanation: The trio secured a bronze medal in the men’s skeet team event. (Press Information Bureau)
48. Jay Meena created history by becoming India’s first Asian Games medallist in:
A) Soft Tennis
B) Squash
C) Sanda
D) Archery
Answer: A) Soft Tennis
Analytical Explanation: Jay Meena won bronze in the men’s individual soft tennis event, becoming India’s first Asian Games medallist in the discipline. (Press Information Bureau)
49. Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in which category at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Women’s 49 kg weightlifting
B) Women’s 59 kg weightlifting
C) Women’s 71 kg weightlifting
D) Women’s 76 kg weightlifting
Answer: A) Women’s 49 kg weightlifting
Analytical Explanation: Mirabai Chanu added a silver medal in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting event at the Asian Games. (Press Information Bureau)
50. The Asian Games 2026 are being held in:
A) Seoul and Busan
B) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
C) Tokyo and Osaka
D) Beijing and Shanghai
Answer: B) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
Analytical Explanation: The 2026 Asian Games are being hosted by Aichi-Nagoya in Japan, bringing together athletes from across Asia. Recent Indian medal results include rowing, wushu, shooting and weightlifting. (Olympics)
Quick Revision — 10 Most Important Facts
(50 Current Affairs MCQs with Answers & Explanations – 25 September 2026)
| No. | Topic | Key Fact |
| 1 | Defence | SAT-SAAW — DRDO |
| 2 | Defence | Yudh Abhyas — India & USA |
| 3 | Defence | VARUNA — India & France |
| 4 | Science | Kavach Version 4.0 |
| 5 | Science | ISRO–ESA cooperation extended to 2032 |
| 6 | Environment | Begonia neelamorum — Arunachal Pradesh |
| 7 | Economy | Moody’s FY27 India growth forecast — 7% |
| 8 | Economy | Telangana data-centre target — 5 GW |
| 9 | Sports | Roshibina Devi — Asian Games silver |
| 10 | Sports | Satnam Singh & Salman Khan — double-sculls bronze |
50 Current Affairs MCQs with Answers & Explanations – 25 September 2026
