Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 24 September 2026
Based on 23 September 2026 Current Affairs • UPSC CSE Prelims 2027 • Moderate to Hard • 15 Questions
Question 1
With reference to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling revised in September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The statutory wage ceiling for mandatory EPF coverage was raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
2. The revised ceiling took effect from 17 September 2026.
3. The notification was issued under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The statutory wage ceiling for mandatory EPF coverage was raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
2. The revised ceiling took effect from 17 September 2026.
3. The notification was issued under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct. The Government raised the mandatory EPF coverage wage ceiling to ₹25,000 per month with effect from 17 September 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020.Question 2
With reference to the employment-linked incentive mentioned alongside the revised EPF wage ceiling, consider the following statements:
1. Eligible employers can receive incentives of up to ₹3,000 per month.
2. The benefit is available for up to two years for non-manufacturing establishments.
3. Manufacturing establishments can receive the benefit for up to four years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Eligible employers can receive incentives of up to ₹3,000 per month.
2. The benefit is available for up to two years for non-manufacturing establishments.
3. Manufacturing establishments can receive the benefit for up to four years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct. The PIB release linked the revised EPF ceiling with employer incentives under the Central Government’s PMVBRY scheme.Question 3
With reference to the Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAT-SAAW), consider the following statements:
1. It is an air-to-ground precision-guided glide bomb.
2. It can be launched from platforms such as Jaguar, Hawk and Su-30MKI.
3. It is intended to neutralise enemy airfields from a long stand-off range.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It is an air-to-ground precision-guided glide bomb.
2. It can be launched from platforms such as Jaguar, Hawk and Su-30MKI.
3. It is intended to neutralise enemy airfields from a long stand-off range.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct. SAT-SAAW is a DRDO-designed stand-off precision-guided air-to-ground weapon intended for attacks on enemy airfield infrastructure.Question 4
Regarding the SAT-SAAW procurement contract signed on 23 September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The contract is for 160 weapons.
2. Bharat Dynamics Limited is the supplier.
3. The procurement is under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category.
4. The system has 60% indigenous content.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The contract is for 160 weapons.
2. Bharat Dynamics Limited is the supplier.
3. The procurement is under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category.
4. The system has 60% indigenous content.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
All four are correct. The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹810.79-crore contract with BDL for 160 SAT-SAAWs, with 60% indigenous content.Question 5
In the context of stand-off weapons, which one of the following best explains the term ‘stand-off range’?
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Correct Answer: A. A range that allows the launching platform to engage a target from outside or farther away from the target’s immediate defended zone
A stand-off weapon is designed to be launched from a significant distance, reducing the need for the delivery platform to penetrate deeply into heavily defended airspace.Question 6
With reference to India’s semiconductor ecosystem highlighted on 23 September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The Government has approved 12 semiconductor projects under the Semicon India programme.
2. Five commercial semiconductor units were operational as of September 2026.
3. SEMICON India 2026 saw 56 MoUs, strategic initiatives and industry announcements across areas including manufacturing, design, packaging, AI, R&D, logistics and skilling.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The Government has approved 12 semiconductor projects under the Semicon India programme.
2. Five commercial semiconductor units were operational as of September 2026.
3. SEMICON India 2026 saw 56 MoUs, strategic initiatives and industry announcements across areas including manufacturing, design, packaging, AI, R&D, logistics and skilling.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct. The update emphasised a broader 'Silicon to Systems' approach spanning design, manufacturing, packaging and end-use electronics.Question 7
Which of the following are important components of a semiconductor value chain?
1. Chip design
2. Wafer fabrication
3. Packaging and testing
4. Materials and equipment
1. Chip design
2. Wafer fabrication
3. Packaging and testing
4. Materials and equipment
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
All four are part of the semiconductor ecosystem. The 23 September backgrounder stressed the interdependence of design, fabrication, packaging, equipment, materials and electronics manufacturing.Question 8
With reference to the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), consider the following statements:
1. IMEI is a unique 15-digit number used to identify a mobile device on a telecom network.
2. The first eight digits form the Type Allocation Code (TAC).
3. A dual-SIM phone generally has two IMEI numbers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. IMEI is a unique 15-digit number used to identify a mobile device on a telecom network.
2. The first eight digits form the Type Allocation Code (TAC).
3. A dual-SIM phone generally has two IMEI numbers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct. The TAC identifies the device model or type, while individual IMEIs distinguish particular devices or SIM slots.Question 9
With reference to safeguards against IMEI tampering in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Telecommunications Act, 2023 prohibits tampering with telecommunication identifiers.
2. Sanchar Saathi can be used to verify and secure mobile handsets.
3. Manufacturers and importers are required to register applicable IMEI numbers through the Device Setu–ICDR framework.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The Telecommunications Act, 2023 prohibits tampering with telecommunication identifiers.
2. Sanchar Saathi can be used to verify and secure mobile handsets.
3. Manufacturers and importers are required to register applicable IMEI numbers through the Device Setu–ICDR framework.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct. India’s telecom-security framework combines statutory prohibition, device registration and citizen-facing verification/blocking through Sanchar Saathi.Question 10
With reference to WAVES OTT and MyWAVES, consider the following statements:
1. WAVES OTT is Prasar Bharati’s public-service OTT platform.
2. MyWAVES enables citizens to create, upload and share original content.
3. WAVES OTT was launched at the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. WAVES OTT is Prasar Bharati’s public-service OTT platform.
2. MyWAVES enables citizens to create, upload and share original content.
3. WAVES OTT was launched at the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct. WAVES OTT digitises public broadcasting, while MyWAVES shifts the model from only viewing content to citizen participation and creation.Question 11
Consider the following pairs relating to the WAVES digital ecosystem:
1. MyWAVES — Citizen content creation
2. Gems of India Challenge — District-level stories and talent
3. WAVES OTT — Public-service streaming platform
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
1. MyWAVES — Citizen content creation
2. Gems of India Challenge — District-level stories and talent
3. WAVES OTT — Public-service streaming platform
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Correct Answer: C. All three
All three are correctly matched. The ecosystem links public broadcasting, creator participation and district-level storytelling.Question 12
With reference to Ayushman Bharat highlighted on its eighth anniversary, consider the following statements:
1. More than 60 crore beneficiaries have access to annual health cover of ₹5 lakh.
2. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have recorded more than 500 crore visits.
3. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs primarily strengthen comprehensive primary healthcare at the grassroots.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. More than 60 crore beneficiaries have access to annual health cover of ₹5 lakh.
2. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have recorded more than 500 crore visits.
3. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs primarily strengthen comprehensive primary healthcare at the grassroots.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct. The 23 September update highlighted both financial protection under Ayushman Bharat and the primary-care role of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.Question 13
The conservation of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros in India is closely linked with protection of which of the following ecosystems?
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Correct Answer: B. Grasslands and wetlands
Grasslands and wetlands are central to the survival of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. The 23 September conservation update specifically highlighted their importance.Question 14
With reference to the 11th Ayurveda Day observance in Patna on 23 September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The theme was 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.
2. The programme highlighted traditional foods, millets and healthy lifestyle practices.
3. Seasonal diet and individual constitution (Prakriti) were emphasised as part of Ayurvedic dietary principles.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The theme was 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.
2. The programme highlighted traditional foods, millets and healthy lifestyle practices.
3. Seasonal diet and individual constitution (Prakriti) were emphasised as part of Ayurvedic dietary principles.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct. The RARI Patna event linked Ayurveda with balanced nutrition, millets, seasonal dietary practices, Yoga and healthy lifestyles.Question 15
With reference to the Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal on 23 September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It was located over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal close to the north Andhra Pradesh coast.
2. It was forecast to cross the North Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur.
3. Under IMD classification, a Deep Depression corresponds to maximum sustained surface winds of about 28–33 knots.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It was located over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal close to the north Andhra Pradesh coast.
2. It was forecast to cross the North Andhra Pradesh–South Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur.
3. Under IMD classification, a Deep Depression corresponds to maximum sustained surface winds of about 28–33 knots.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct. IMD tracked the system close to the north Andhra Pradesh coast and forecast landfall between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur; its standard intensity range for a Deep Depression is 28–33 knots.