Today Current Affairs MCQ – 27 September 2026
UPSC + State PCS | 15 Fresh Current Affairs Questions
Q1
World Tourism Day 2026 is being observed under which theme?
Answer: B
World Tourism Day 2026 focuses on the role of digital technology and AI in reshaping tourism.
World Tourism Day 2026 focuses on the role of digital technology and AI in reshaping tourism.
Q2
With reference to India's National Digital Tourism Stack, consider the following statements:
1. It is envisaged as an open digital public infrastructure initiative.
2. It aims to make tourism offerings more discoverable, accessible and trustworthy.
3. It is primarily intended for digitising land records in tourism districts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is envisaged as an open digital public infrastructure initiative.
2. It aims to make tourism offerings more discoverable, accessible and trustworthy.
3. It is primarily intended for digitising land records in tourism districts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
The National Digital Tourism Stack is designed as an open digital public infrastructure for a more connected tourism ecosystem. Statement 3 is incorrect.
The National Digital Tourism Stack is designed as an open digital public infrastructure for a more connected tourism ecosystem. Statement 3 is incorrect.
Q3
According to the latest figures highlighted for World Tourism Day 2026, India's tourism sector contributed approximately what share to GDP in 2023–24?
Answer: A
The Tourism Satellite Account estimates tourism's contribution at 5.22% of India's GDP in 2023–24.
The Tourism Satellite Account estimates tourism's contribution at 5.22% of India's GDP in 2023–24.
Q4
India's e-Visa facility, as highlighted in the World Tourism Day 2026 backgrounder, is currently available to nationals of approximately:
Answer: D
India's e-Visa facility has expanded to nationals of 172 countries, with entry permitted through designated international airports, seaports and land ports.
India's e-Visa facility has expanded to nationals of 172 countries, with entry permitted through designated international airports, seaports and land ports.
Q5
India's first port-based e-methanol production facility is being established at which location?
Answer: B
The facility is being established at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Gujarat.
The facility is being established at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Gujarat.
Q6
The Kandla e-methanol facility is designed to use which combination as key inputs?
Answer: C
The proposed facility will use renewable power, water and biogenic CO₂ to produce e-methanol for cleaner maritime fuel.
The proposed facility will use renewable power, water and biogenic CO₂ to produce e-methanol for cleaner maritime fuel.
Q7
The total planned production capacity of India's first port-based e-methanol facility at Kandla is:
Answer: A
The facility is planned for a total capacity of 150 tonnes per day, developed in two phases.
The facility is planned for a total capacity of 150 tonnes per day, developed in two phases.
Q8
The World Congress on Nanomedicine 2026, discussed on 27 September 2026, was inaugurated in:
Answer: D
The World Congress on Nanomedicine 2026 was inaugurated in New Delhi.
The World Congress on Nanomedicine 2026 was inaugurated in New Delhi.
Q9
According to the latest statement on nanomedicine research support in India, the Department of Biotechnology is supporting:
Answer: B
The Department of Biotechnology is supporting 210 nanomedicine R&D projects with financial assistance of ₹174 crore.
The Department of Biotechnology is supporting 210 nanomedicine R&D projects with financial assistance of ₹174 crore.
Q10
Nanomedicine primarily works with structures at the nanometre scale. One nanometre is equal to:
Answer: C
One nanometre equals 10⁻⁹ metre. Nanomedicine uses nanoscale structures for applications such as targeted drug delivery, diagnostics and imaging.
One nanometre equals 10⁻⁹ metre. Nanomedicine uses nanoscale structures for applications such as targeted drug delivery, diagnostics and imaging.
Q11
The Kasturirangan Committee's recommendation regarding the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) of the Western Ghats broadly proposed approximately what share of the Western Ghats to be designated as ESA?
Answer: B
The Kasturirangan report recommended about 60,000 sq km, roughly 37% of the Western Ghats, as an Ecologically Sensitive Area.
The Kasturirangan report recommended about 60,000 sq km, roughly 37% of the Western Ghats, as an Ecologically Sensitive Area.
Q12
The Western Ghats region considered under the Kasturirangan report extends across which of the following states?
Answer: D
The six Western Ghats states identified in the report are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
The six Western Ghats states identified in the report are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Q13
In a recent Election Commission decision, the deadline for filing claims and objections in the ongoing SIR process in Delhi was extended up to:
Answer: C
The Election Commission extended Delhi's claims-and-objections filing period until 30 October 2026. The disposal deadline was extended until 30 November 2026.
The Election Commission extended Delhi's claims-and-objections filing period until 30 October 2026. The disposal deadline was extended until 30 November 2026.
Q14
Recent reporting on Bihar's mineral resources highlighted glauconite deposits in which district, with relevance to potash production?
Answer: A
Glauconite deposits have been identified in Rohtas. Glauconite is relevant as a source associated with potassium/potash used in fertiliser production.
Glauconite deposits have been identified in Rohtas. Glauconite is relevant as a source associated with potassium/potash used in fertiliser production.
Q15
Which Indian team retained its Asian Games gold medal according to the latest Prime Minister's Office releases?
Answer: D
India's Men's Kabaddi Team retained the Asian Games gold medal.
India's Men's Kabaddi Team retained the Asian Games gold medal.
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