DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
Today Current Affairs MCQ – 26 September 2026
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Q1. With reference to the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) system, recently highlighted by India, consider the following statements:
1. It seeks to ensure benefit sharing with countries that contribute pathogens and biological resources.
2. Benefits may include access to vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics.
3. PABS is unrelated to the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
Correct Answer: C. 1 and 2 only
India has called for a fair PABS system under the WHO Pandemic Agreement so that countries contributing pathogens and biological resources can receive timely access to vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics, technologies and other benefits.
India has called for a fair PABS system under the WHO Pandemic Agreement so that countries contributing pathogens and biological resources can receive timely access to vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics, technologies and other benefits.
Official Source:
PIB – Global Pandemic Preparedness & PABS
Q2. The WHO Pandemic Agreement, referred to in India's statement on 26 September 2026, was adopted in:
Correct Answer: C. May 2025
The WHO Pandemic Agreement was adopted in May 2025. The PABS Annex remained an important area of ongoing negotiation.
The WHO Pandemic Agreement was adopted in May 2025. The PABS Annex remained an important area of ongoing negotiation.
Official Source:
PIB – WHO Pandemic Agreement & PABS
Q3. With reference to Special Campaign 6, consider the following statements:
1. Its implementation phase will run from 2 October to 31 October 2026.
2. Its preparatory phase began in September 2026.
3. E-waste disposal and record management are among its focus areas.
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Special Campaign 6 has a preparatory phase in September followed by implementation from 2–31 October 2026. The campaign includes cleanliness, disposal of pending matters, e-waste management, waste-to-wealth and record management.
Special Campaign 6 has a preparatory phase in September followed by implementation from 2–31 October 2026. The campaign includes cleanliness, disposal of pending matters, e-waste management, waste-to-wealth and record management.
Official Source:
PIB – Special Campaign 6
Q4. World Tourism Day 2026 is being observed under which theme?
Correct Answer: B. Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism
World Tourism Day 2026 will be observed on 27 September. The theme focuses on the role of digital technologies and AI in transforming tourism.
World Tourism Day 2026 will be observed on 27 September. The theme focuses on the role of digital technologies and AI in transforming tourism.
Official Source:
PIB – World Tourism Day 2026
Q5. Which one of the following languages was NOT among the five languages in which CSIR-NIScPR launched new popular-science magazines on 26 September 2026?
Correct Answer: A. Hindi
The five new magazines were launched in Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu. Hindi was not part of this particular five-language launch.
The five new magazines were launched in Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu. Hindi was not part of this particular five-language launch.
Official Source:
PIB – CSIR-NIScPR Five Science Magazines
Q6. During the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, what has the Election Commission directed regarding notices for unmapped or logical discrepancies?
Correct Answer: B. BLOs will visit homes to collect documents
For persons receiving notices because of unmapped entries or logical discrepancies, Booth Level Officers will visit their homes to collect documents. Hearings are intended only in exceptional circumstances and preferably online.
For persons receiving notices because of unmapped entries or logical discrepancies, Booth Level Officers will visit their homes to collect documents. Hearings are intended only in exceptional circumstances and preferably online.
Source:
India Today – ECI SIR Statement
Q7. According to the Election Commission's 26 September 2026 update, SIR had already been completed in how many States/UTs, including Bihar and West Bengal?
Correct Answer: C. 20
The Election Commission stated that SIR had been completed in 20 States/UTs, including Bihar and West Bengal. It also said eligible persons could seek inclusion through continuous updation.
The Election Commission stated that SIR had been completed in 20 States/UTs, including Bihar and West Bengal. It also said eligible persons could seek inclusion through continuous updation.
Source:
ECI Update – Reported Statement
Q8. India's first Victim Rights Centre, inaugurated on 26 September 2026, is located in:
Correct Answer: C. Patna
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant inaugurated the country's first Victim Rights Centre in Patna. It is established on the premises of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority and is intended to provide legal assistance and other support services under one roof.
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant inaugurated the country's first Victim Rights Centre in Patna. It is established on the premises of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority and is intended to provide legal assistance and other support services under one roof.
Q9. Consider the following statements regarding the new four-lane Road Over Bridge between Guntur and Nambur:
1. It is 668 metres long.
2. Its estimated cost is ₹108 crore.
3. It will replace Level Crossing Gate No. 3.
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
The Guntur–Nambur four-lane ROB is 668 metres long, has an estimated cost of ₹108 crore and will replace Level Crossing Gate No. 3 on the Guntur–Krishna Canal section.
The Guntur–Nambur four-lane ROB is 668 metres long, has an estimated cost of ₹108 crore and will replace Level Crossing Gate No. 3 on the Guntur–Krishna Canal section.
Official Source:
PIB – Guntur–Nambur ROB
Q10. With reference to e-methanol, consider the following statements:
1. It can be produced using green hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide.
2. Renewable electricity can be used in its production pathway.
3. It is being explored as an alternative marine fuel.
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
E-methanol, or electro-methanol, can be produced using green hydrogen and captured CO₂ with renewable electricity. It is being developed as a lower-carbon alternative fuel for sectors such as shipping.
E-methanol, or electro-methanol, can be produced using green hydrogen and captured CO₂ with renewable electricity. It is being developed as a lower-carbon alternative fuel for sectors such as shipping.
Official Source:
PIB – Kandla e-Methanol Project
Quick Self-Assessment
9–10: Strong current-affairs grip
7–8: Good — revise factual details
5–6: Re-read today's compilation
Below 5: Focus on concepts + revision
UPSCJournal.in • Daily Current Affairs MCQ • 26 September 2026
