Today UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 29 September 2026
10 UPSC Prelims-oriented MCQs based on 28 September 2026 current affairs
Q1
With reference to India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP), consider the following statements:
1. IIP recorded 8.0% year-on-year growth in August 2026.
2. Manufacturing recorded higher growth than Electricity & Gas Supply.
3. Mining & Quarrying recorded negative growth.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. IIP recorded 8.0% year-on-year growth in August 2026.
2. Manufacturing recorded higher growth than Electricity & Gas Supply.
3. Mining & Quarrying recorded negative growth.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: B
IIP grew by 8.0% in August 2026. Mining recorded negative growth, while Electricity & Gas Supply grew faster than Manufacturing.
IIP grew by 8.0% in August 2026. Mining recorded negative growth, while Electricity & Gas Supply grew faster than Manufacturing.
Q2
The current base year of India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is:
Correct Answer: D
The current IIP series uses 2022–23 as its base year.
The current IIP series uses 2022–23 as its base year.
Q3
In August 2026, which of the following sectors recorded the highest growth among the major sectors of IIP?
Correct Answer: C
Electricity & Gas Supply recorded the highest growth among these sectors in August 2026.
Electricity & Gas Supply recorded the highest growth among these sectors in August 2026.
Q4
Consider the following statements regarding the August 2026 IIP data:
1. Capital goods recorded 16.9% growth under the Use-Based Classification.
2. Intermediate goods recorded 13.7% growth.
3. Consumer non-durables recorded higher growth than consumer durables.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Capital goods recorded 16.9% growth under the Use-Based Classification.
2. Intermediate goods recorded 13.7% growth.
3. Consumer non-durables recorded higher growth than consumer durables.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: A
Capital goods recorded 16.9% growth and intermediate goods 13.7%. Consumer durables grew faster than consumer non-durables, making statement 3 incorrect.
Capital goods recorded 16.9% growth and intermediate goods 13.7%. Consumer durables grew faster than consumer non-durables, making statement 3 incorrect.
Q5
With reference to PM-AJAY, recently highlighted by the Government, it is primarily associated with:
Correct Answer: A
PM-AJAY stands for Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana and is focused on the socio-economic development of Scheduled Castes.
PM-AJAY stands for Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana and is focused on the socio-economic development of Scheduled Castes.
Q6
Which organisation launched Special Campaign 6.0 on 28 September 2026?
Correct Answer: A
NITI Aayog launched Special Campaign 6.0 with an emphasis on cleanliness and minimising pendency.
NITI Aayog launched Special Campaign 6.0 with an emphasis on cleanliness and minimising pendency.
Q7
Consider the following statements about India's IIP:
1. Manufacturing has the largest weight among the major sectors of IIP.
2. Mining & Quarrying recorded positive growth in August 2026.
3. Manufacture of electrical equipment was among the major positive contributors within manufacturing.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Manufacturing has the largest weight among the major sectors of IIP.
2. Mining & Quarrying recorded positive growth in August 2026.
3. Manufacture of electrical equipment was among the major positive contributors within manufacturing.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: A
Manufacturing carries the largest weight in IIP. Mining recorded negative growth, while electrical equipment was among the positive contributors within manufacturing.
Manufacturing carries the largest weight in IIP. Mining recorded negative growth, while electrical equipment was among the positive contributors within manufacturing.
Q8
With reference to India's water resources situation reported in September 2026, which region was particularly affected by low reservoir storage?
Correct Answer: A
Central Water Commission data highlighted particularly low reservoir storage in southern states amid below-normal rainfall.
Central Water Commission data highlighted particularly low reservoir storage in southern states amid below-normal rainfall.
Q9
India's Trade Minister was scheduled to visit the United States from 29 September to 5 October 2026 primarily in connection with:
Correct Answer: A
The visit was linked to negotiations concerning the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and broader trade discussions.
The visit was linked to negotiations concerning the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and broader trade discussions.
Q10
Which of the following correctly describes the status of the August 2026 IIP figures?
Correct Answer: B
IIP figures are released initially as Quick Estimates and can be revised when additional data become available.
IIP figures are released initially as Quick Estimates and can be revised when additional data become available.
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