Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 27 September 2026
Based on 26 September 2026 Current Affairs • UPSC CSE Prelims 2027 • 15 Questions
Question 1
With reference to World Tourism Day 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It is observed annually on 27 September.
2. The theme for 2026 is “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”.
3. The 2026 global observance is associated with El Salvador.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It is observed annually on 27 September.
2. The theme for 2026 is “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”.
3. The 2026 global observance is associated with El Salvador.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3
World Tourism Day is observed every year on 27 September. In 2026, the theme focuses on digital transformation and artificial intelligence in tourism, with the global observance in El Salvador.
Question 2
According to the PIB backgrounder on World Tourism Day 2026, consider the following statements regarding India's tourism sector:
1. Tourism contributed 5.22% to India's GDP in 2023–24.
2. The sector supported about 8.46 crore jobs in 2023–24.
3. Domestic Tourist Visits reached 428.55 crore in 2025.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Tourism contributed 5.22% to India's GDP in 2023–24.
2. The sector supported about 8.46 crore jobs in 2023–24.
3. Domestic Tourist Visits reached 428.55 crore in 2025.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct according to the PIB backgrounder.
Question 3
With reference to India's e-Visa system, consider the following statements:
1. India introduced the e-Visa facility in 2014 with Electronic Travel Authorisation for nationals of 43 countries.
2. The facility is now available to nationals of 172 countries.
3. Entry under the facility is permitted through 88 international ports.
4. India now issues roughly 78% of all visas as electronic visas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. India introduced the e-Visa facility in 2014 with Electronic Travel Authorisation for nationals of 43 countries.
2. The facility is now available to nationals of 172 countries.
3. Entry under the facility is permitted through 88 international ports.
4. India now issues roughly 78% of all visas as electronic visas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
The PIB backgrounder states that India's e-Visa facility has expanded from its initial 43-country coverage in 2014 to 172 countries, with entry through 88 international ports.
Question 4
NIDHI+, recently highlighted in the context of India's digital tourism ecosystem, is best described as:
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Correct Answer: D. A unified digital platform for registration, recognition and classification of tourism service providers
NIDHI+ stands for National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry and supports a connected digital ecosystem for tourism service providers.
Question 5
With reference to the WHO Pandemic Agreement and the discussions highlighted by India at the UN High-Level Meeting, consider the following statements:
1. The WHO Pandemic Agreement was adopted in May 2025.
2. Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) concerns access to pathogens and equitable sharing of resulting benefits.
3. India called for timely access to vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics and technologies for countries contributing pathogens and biological resources.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The WHO Pandemic Agreement was adopted in May 2025.
2. Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) concerns access to pathogens and equitable sharing of resulting benefits.
3. India called for timely access to vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics and technologies for countries contributing pathogens and biological resources.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3
India emphasised that the credibility of the Pandemic Agreement would depend significantly on a fair PABS system while respecting national sovereignty.
Question 6
During the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, which of the following best describes India's reported contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Correct Answer: C. 300 million vaccine doses to around 100 countries and medical assistance to over 150 countries
The figure was highlighted by India's Union Health Secretary at the UN meeting as an example of international health cooperation.
Question 7
On the 85th Foundation Day of CSIR, five new popular science magazines were launched by CSIR-NIScPR. Which of the following languages was NOT among the five languages?
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Correct Answer: A. Kannada
The five languages were Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu.
Question 8
With reference to the AI-assisted translation of CSIR-NIScPR science magazines, consider the following statements:
1. AI was used to facilitate translation of selected content from existing science magazines.
2. The translated content was subsequently reviewed and fact-checked by human experts.
3. The initiative completely replaced human editorial intervention.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. AI was used to facilitate translation of selected content from existing science magazines.
2. The translated content was subsequently reviewed and fact-checked by human experts.
3. The initiative completely replaced human editorial intervention.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1 and 2 only
AI-assisted translation was followed by human review, proofreading, fact-checking and editorial refinement. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
Question 9
With reference to Special Campaign 6, consider the following statements:
1. The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances is the nodal department.
2. The preparatory phase runs from 16 September to 30 September 2026.
3. The implementation phase is scheduled from 2 October to 31 October 2026.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances is the nodal department.
2. The preparatory phase runs from 16 September to 30 September 2026.
3. The implementation phase is scheduled from 2 October to 31 October 2026.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Special Campaign 6 has a preparatory phase from 16–30 September and an implementation phase from 2–31 October 2026, with DARPG as the nodal department.
Question 10
Which of the following activities are specifically associated with the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 6?
1. Assessment of electronic waste for disposal
2. Waste-to-wealth initiatives
3. Record management and weeding of records
4. Identification of pending references
Select the correct answer using the code below:
1. Assessment of electronic waste for disposal
2. Waste-to-wealth initiatives
3. Record management and weeding of records
4. Identification of pending references
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Correct Answer: B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
The campaign's preparatory activities include identifying pending references, e-waste assessment and disposal, waste-to-wealth, office-space improvement and record management.
Question 11
Consider the following pairs related to recent EPFO reforms:
1. PM-VBRY — Incentives for eligible first-time employees and employers generating additional employment
2. Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 — Wider social-security coverage for eligible previously left-out employees
3. VISHWAS Scheme 2026 — Settlement of eligible legacy damages cases
4. Enhanced Wage Ceiling — ₹25,000 per month
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
1. PM-VBRY — Incentives for eligible first-time employees and employers generating additional employment
2. Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 — Wider social-security coverage for eligible previously left-out employees
3. VISHWAS Scheme 2026 — Settlement of eligible legacy damages cases
4. Enhanced Wage Ceiling — ₹25,000 per month
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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Correct Answer: A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
All four pairs are correctly matched. EPFO highlighted these initiatives during its outreach programme at NPCIL Tarapur.
Question 12
With reference to ICAR's Swachhata Hi Seva activities, consider the following statements:
1. Biodegradable flowers and Puja Samagri were collected and segregated.
2. Compostable material was processed to prepare organic manure.
3. The activities included ICAR-NISA, Ranchi and ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai.
4. The initiative encouraged immersion of Plaster of Paris idols in natural water bodies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Biodegradable flowers and Puja Samagri were collected and segregated.
2. Compostable material was processed to prepare organic manure.
3. The activities included ICAR-NISA, Ranchi and ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai.
4. The initiative encouraged immersion of Plaster of Paris idols in natural water bodies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3 only
ICAR promoted eco-friendly practices and specifically advised against immersion of Plaster of Paris idols and harmful chemical-colour idols in natural water bodies.
Question 13
With reference to the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The Maharashtra collection contains 89 mementos.
2. The 2026 auction is the 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction.
3. The auction is scheduled to remain live until 2 October 2026.
4. The Maharashtra collection includes examples of Warli art.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The Maharashtra collection contains 89 mementos.
2. The 2026 auction is the 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction.
3. The auction is scheduled to remain live until 2 October 2026.
4. The Maharashtra collection includes examples of Warli art.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
All four statements are correct. The collection includes historical, cultural, sporting and infrastructure-related representations from Maharashtra.
Question 14
Consider the following pairs related to India's performance at the Asian Games on 26 September 2026:
1. Tajinderpal Singh — Silver medal — Men's Shot Put
2. Manush Shah and Diya Chitale — Bronze medal — Mixed Doubles Table Tennis
3. Indian Men's Kabaddi Team — Gold medal
4. Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar — Bronze medal — Squash Mixed Team
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
1. Tajinderpal Singh — Silver medal — Men's Shot Put
2. Manush Shah and Diya Chitale — Bronze medal — Mixed Doubles Table Tennis
3. Indian Men's Kabaddi Team — Gold medal
4. Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar — Bronze medal — Squash Mixed Team
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Correct Answer: C. All four
All four pairs are correctly matched according to the official PMO updates on India's Asian Games performance on 26 September 2026.
Question 15
With reference to the UPSC direct recruitment notification reported on 26 September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The relevant advertisement number is 12/2026.
2. Applications opened on 26 September 2026.
3. The application window is scheduled to close on 16 October 2026.
4. Applications are submitted through the UPSC Online Application Portal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The relevant advertisement number is 12/2026.
2. Applications opened on 26 September 2026.
3. The application window is scheduled to close on 16 October 2026.
4. Applications are submitted through the UPSC Online Application Portal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
UPSC reported Advertisement No. 12/2026 for direct recruitment, with applications scheduled from 26 September to 16 October 2026 through the online application portal.
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