Today Current Affairs MCQ
29 September 2026 | UPSC + State PCS | 10 Questions
1. Recently discussed PRAMAAN framework is associated with which of the following?
Answer: B
PRAMAAN is the certification framework under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS). It covers forests, wood and non-timber forest products and promotes linkages with domestic and international markets.
PRAMAAN is the certification framework under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS). It covers forests, wood and non-timber forest products and promotes linkages with domestic and international markets.
Source: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, PIB.
2. The first PRAMAAN certificates were recently presented to which of the following?
Answer: C
The first PRAMAAN certificates were presented to Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation for plantations covering 33,000 hectares and to a bamboo farmer associated with the Odisha Bamboo Development Agency.
The first PRAMAAN certificates were presented to Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation for plantations covering 33,000 hectares and to a bamboo farmer associated with the Odisha Bamboo Development Agency.
Source: PIB, 29 September 2026.
3. According to the latest PIB factsheet on literacy, a State/UT is considered equivalent to being “fully literate” when its literacy reaches:
Answer: D
The Department of School Education and Literacy considers 95% literacy in a State or Union Territory as equivalent to full literacy.
The Department of School Education and Literacy considers 95% literacy in a State or Union Territory as equivalent to full literacy.
Source: PIB Research, “Literacy for All”, 29 September 2026.
4. ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram primarily focuses on which target group?
Answer: A
ULLAS is a centrally sponsored initiative focused on adults aged 15 years and above who missed formal schooling. It covers functional literacy, numeracy, critical life skills and lifelong learning.
ULLAS is a centrally sponsored initiative focused on adults aged 15 years and above who missed formal schooling. It covers functional literacy, numeracy, critical life skills and lifelong learning.
Source: Ministry of Education / PIB.
5. India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded what year-on-year growth in August 2026?
Answer: B
The IIP recorded 8.0% year-on-year growth in August 2026. The new series uses 2022–23 as the base year.
The IIP recorded 8.0% year-on-year growth in August 2026. The new series uses 2022–23 as the base year.
Source: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, PIB.
6. With reference to IIP August 2026, which sector recorded the highest growth among the following?
Answer: C
Electricity & Gas Supply recorded 12.3% growth in August 2026, compared with 9.0% for Manufacturing and 6.3% for Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Management.
Electricity & Gas Supply recorded 12.3% growth in August 2026, compared with 9.0% for Manufacturing and 6.3% for Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Management.
Source: MoSPI, IIP August 2026.
7. The first Annual National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) report was prepared in collaboration with:
Answer: A
The NH-GCI 2025–26 assessment was prepared in collaboration with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of ISRO. It provides a scientific assessment of green cover within the Right of Way along National Highways.
The NH-GCI 2025–26 assessment was prepared in collaboration with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of ISRO. It provides a scientific assessment of green cover within the Right of Way along National Highways.
Source: PIB, Green Highways, 28 September 2026.
8. Which of the following risks are covered under the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP)?
Answer: D
BMIP provides domestic maritime insurance coverage across Hull & Machinery, Cargo, Protection & Indemnity (P&I) and War Risk.
BMIP provides domestic maritime insurance coverage across Hull & Machinery, Cargo, Protection & Indemnity (P&I) and War Risk.
Source: PIB Backgrounder, Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool.
9. The three-day national meet on “Scientific Exploration of the Moon through Chandrayaan Missions” is being held at:
Answer: B
ISRO's three-day national meet is being held from 28–30 September 2026 at the Laboratory for Electro Optics Systems (LEOS), ISRO, Bengaluru.
ISRO's three-day national meet is being held from 28–30 September 2026 at the Laboratory for Electro Optics Systems (LEOS), ISRO, Bengaluru.
Source: ISRO, 29 September 2026.
10. The second India–Fiji Bilateral Joint Working Group meeting held in September 2026 discussed which of the following areas?
Answer: C
The second India–Fiji JWG covered military training and capacity building, maritime security, cyber training, defence industry collaboration and institutional cooperation between the two armed forces.
The second India–Fiji JWG covered military training and capacity building, maritime security, cyber training, defence industry collaboration and institutional cooperation between the two armed forces.
Source: Ministry of Defence, PIB, 28 September 2026.
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