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Today Current Affairs MCQ 28 September 2026

Today Current Affairs MCQ – 28 September 2026
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Attempt all 15 questions based on today's important current affairs. Questions combine current facts, conceptual understanding and static linkages. Select an option first, then use Show Answer to see the correct answer and explanation.

Q1. With reference to India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP), consider the following statements:

1. The IIP recorded 8.0% year-on-year growth in August 2026.

2. Manufacturing recorded higher growth than Electricity & Gas Supply in August 2026.

3. The current base year of IIP is 2022-23.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
IIP grew by 8.0% in August 2026. Manufacturing grew 9.0%, while Electricity & Gas Supply grew 12.3%; therefore statement 2 is incorrect. The current IIP base year is 2022-23.

Q2. TRISHNA, recently highlighted in the context of India-France space cooperation, is best described as:

Answer: C. A joint India-France satellite mission
TRISHNA is the third joint satellite of ISRO and France's CNES. India-France cooperation also includes Megha-Tropiques, SARAL and support for India's Gaganyaan programme.

Q3. The India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments (HLJTFI), which held its 14th meeting in Mumbai on 28 September 2026, was established in:

Answer: A. 2013
The HLJTFI was established in 2013 to promote trade, investment and economic ties between India and the UAE and to provide a mechanism for resolving investor-related issues.

Q4. KAZIND-2026, the India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise, is being conducted at:

Answer: D. Oskemen
The ninth edition of KAZIND is being conducted in Oskemen, Kazakhstan, from 28 September to 11 October 2026. It focuses on joint counter-terrorism operations.

Q5. IWC-70, in which India reaffirmed its commitment to whale and cetacean conservation, is being held in:

Answer: B. Hobart, Australia
The 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70) is being held in Hobart, Australia, from 28 September to 2 October 2026.

Q6. With reference to India's fisheries sector, consider the following statements:

1. India's fish production reached 19.8 million tonnes in 2024-25.

2. India is the second-largest fish-producing nation in the world.

3. Aquaculture accounts for more than 70% of India's total fish production.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
India's fish production touched 19.8 million tonnes in 2024-25. India is the world's second-largest fish-producing nation, and aquaculture contributes more than 74% of total fish production.

Q7. The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC), highlighted on 28 September 2026, functions under which organisation?

Answer: A. National Automotive Board, Ministry of Heavy Industries
GARC at Oragadam, Chennai functions under the National Automotive Board, Ministry of Heavy Industries. It provides testing, R&D, homologation and certification facilities.

Q8. Which one of the following is NOT one of the seven pillars of the PRAHAAR framework discussed at the 28 September 2026 counter-terrorism conference?

Answer: D. Economic Sanctions
The seven pillars include Prevention, Response, Aggregating Internal Capacities, Human Rights, Attenuating Conditions for Terrorism, Aligning International Efforts, and Recovery & Resilience.

Q9. The nodal agency for the Ministry of Mines' e-waste collection campaign under Special Campaign 6 is:

Answer: B. JNARDDC, Nagpur
The Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur, has been designated as the nodal agency. The campaign focuses on responsible e-waste management, resource recovery and circular economy.

Q10. Consider the following statements regarding Kavach:

1. Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system.

2. It is designed to help prevent Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD).

3. Kavach 4.0 was approved for 614.75 route kilometres of Varanasi Division on 28 September 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system. It helps prevent SPAD and can automatically apply brakes when required. Indian Railways approved Kavach 4.0 for 614.75 route kilometres of Varanasi Division at a cost of ₹223 crore.

Q11. The FASTag Annual Pass, which crossed one crore passes on 28 September 2026, provides which of the following?

Answer: A. One-year validity or 200 toll-plaza crossings
The Annual Pass is available for eligible non-commercial vehicles with valid FASTag. The one-time fee is ₹3,075 for one year validity or 200 toll-plaza crossings, whichever comes first.

Q12. The Green Highways approach highlighted by PIB on 28 September 2026 is guided by which policy?

Answer: B. Green Highways Policy, 2015
The Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification and Maintenance) Policy, 2015 provides the policy framework for greening India's National Highway network.

Q13. PM-AJAY was created through the merger of which of the following schemes?

1. Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana

2. Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan

3. Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana

Select the correct answer:

Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
PM-AJAY is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in FY 2021-22. It merged PMAGY, SCA to SCSP and BJRCY and is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

Q14. Dholera, highlighted in the context of India's semiconductor ecosystem, is located in:

Answer: C. Gujarat
Dholera is in Gujarat. The PIB backgrounder highlighted the development of a wider industrial ecosystem around the semiconductor manufacturing cluster, including healthcare, education, housing and emergency infrastructure.

Q15. With reference to the Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) announced on 28 September 2026, consider the following statements:

1. It will function under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel.

2. It will be headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Steel.

3. DGMS, PESO and NDMA are among the organisations represented in it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3
The Steel Industry Safety Council is an apex-level safety body under the Ministry of Steel. It will be headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Steel, with representation from bodies including DGMS, PESO and NDMA.

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