Today UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 28 September 2026
10 UPSC Prelims-oriented MCQs based on 27 September 2026 current affairs
Q1
With reference to OneSCD, recently launched with India's co-hosting, which one of the following best describes its objective?
Correct Answer: A
OneSCD is a global partnership focused on strengthening and scaling sickle cell disease care through stronger country-led programmes.
OneSCD is a global partnership focused on strengthening and scaling sickle cell disease care through stronger country-led programmes.
Q2
World Tourism Day is observed annually on which date?
Correct Answer: C
World Tourism Day is observed every year on 27 September. It is associated with the establishment of the UN World Tourism Organization's predecessor on this date.
World Tourism Day is observed every year on 27 September. It is associated with the establishment of the UN World Tourism Organization's predecessor on this date.
Q3
Under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the appropriate government can direct generating companies to operate in certain circumstances. Which one of the following is most relevant to such directions?
Correct Answer: A
Section 11 allows the appropriate government, in specified circumstances, to direct generating companies to operate and maintain generating stations in the public interest.
Section 11 allows the appropriate government, in specified circumstances, to direct generating companies to operate and maintain generating stations in the public interest.
Q4
Which of the following are commonly associated with critical minerals?
1. Importance for strategic technologies
2. Potential supply-chain vulnerability
3. Use in clean-energy technologies
4. Exclusive association with fossil-fuel extraction
1. Importance for strategic technologies
2. Potential supply-chain vulnerability
3. Use in clean-energy technologies
4. Exclusive association with fossil-fuel extraction
Correct Answer: A
Critical minerals are important for strategic and emerging technologies, including clean-energy technologies, and their supply chains can face significant concentration and geopolitical risks. They are not exclusively linked to fossil fuels.
Critical minerals are important for strategic and emerging technologies, including clean-energy technologies, and their supply chains can face significant concentration and geopolitical risks. They are not exclusively linked to fossil fuels.
Q5
The 138th edition of Mann Ki Baat was broadcast on which date in September 2026?
Correct Answer: B
The 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat was broadcast on 27 September 2026.
The 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat was broadcast on 27 September 2026.
Q6
World Tourism Day 2026 was associated with a global focus on tourism, digital innovation and artificial intelligence.
Correct Answer: A — True
The 2026 World Tourism Day theme focused on tourism and transformation through digital innovation and artificial intelligence.
The 2026 World Tourism Day theme focused on tourism and transformation through digital innovation and artificial intelligence.
Q7
With reference to captive power plants, which one of the following best describes a captive generating plant?
Correct Answer: A
A captive generating plant is established primarily for the generation of electricity for use by the owner or captive users, subject to the conditions prescribed under the electricity law.
A captive generating plant is established primarily for the generation of electricity for use by the owner or captive users, subject to the conditions prescribed under the electricity law.
Q8
The term "offshore mineral blocks" is most directly associated with which area of resource governance?
Correct Answer: A
Offshore mineral blocks concern mineral resources located in offshore areas, including resources associated with the seabed and subsoil under the applicable legal framework.
Offshore mineral blocks concern mineral resources located in offshore areas, including resources associated with the seabed and subsoil under the applicable legal framework.
Q9
The Second Urbanisation of ancient India is associated with the emergence and expansion of urban centres in the middle Gangetic plains.
Correct Answer: A — True
The Second Urbanisation is associated with the emergence and growth of urban centres, particularly in the middle Gangetic plains, during the first millennium BCE.
The Second Urbanisation is associated with the emergence and growth of urban centres, particularly in the middle Gangetic plains, during the first millennium BCE.
Q10
India co-hosted the launch of OneSCD on the sidelines of which international event in September 2026?
Correct Answer: A
The OneSCD launch was held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The OneSCD launch was held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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27 September 2026 — used for the 28 September 2026 quiz.
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