UPSC CSE Prelims 2027
Top 40 Current Affairs MCQs
8–14 September 2026 • Moderate to Hard • Weekly Revision Set
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Q1Current Affairs
With reference to the Global FinTech Fest (GFF) 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It was the 7th edition of the event.
2. It was held in Mumbai from 8–11 September 2026.
3. Its theme highlighted Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Quantum technologies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It was the 7th edition of the event.
2. It was held in Mumbai from 8–11 September 2026.
3. Its theme highlighted Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Quantum technologies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: GFF 2026 was the 7th edition, held in Mumbai from 8–11 September 2026. Its theme centred on Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Quantum for trusted, connected and inclusive finance.
Q2Current Affairs
In the context of GFF 2026, “tokenisation” most appropriately refers to:
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Correct Answer: C. Converting physical or financial assets into programmable digital units
Explanation: Tokenisation converts assets or rights into programmable digital units. It can enable fractional ownership, faster settlement and greater interoperability in financial markets.
Q3Current Affairs
Which one of the following best captures the role of Agentic AI as highlighted at GFF 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. It can sense, decide and act across workflows within governance frameworks
Explanation: At GFF 2026, Agentic AI was described as enabling systems to sense, decide and act in real time within governance frameworks, supporting workflows, fraud prevention and regulatory oversight.
Q4Current Affairs
With reference to the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) programme highlighted on 8 September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. Completion of three key sections of the Western DFC marked completion of the project.
2. The completed DFC network was stated to be over 2,800 km.
3. The DFC initiative is linked to improving freight logistics efficiency.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Completion of three key sections of the Western DFC marked completion of the project.
2. The completed DFC network was stated to be over 2,800 km.
3. The DFC initiative is linked to improving freight logistics efficiency.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: On 8 September 2026, three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor were dedicated, marking completion of the project. The completed DFC network was stated to be over 2,800 km and linked to logistics transformation.
Q5Current Affairs
Which of the following is the most direct economic rationale for dedicated freight corridors?
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Correct Answer: C. Segregating freight traffic to improve capacity and logistics efficiency
Explanation: Dedicated freight corridors are designed to separate high-volume freight movement from mixed passenger-freight traffic, improving line capacity, reliability and logistics efficiency.
Q6Current Affairs
The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), recently in news for preventing suspected cyber-fraud transactions of over ₹5,000 crore, is associated with:
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Correct Answer: B. Department of Telecommunications
Explanation: FRI is a Department of Telecommunications initiative used by financial institutions to flag mobile numbers linked to suspected cyber-fraud risk. It was credited with preventing suspected fraud transactions worth over ₹5,000 crore.
Q7Current Affairs
India’s endorsement of the “Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security” emphasized which of the following principles?
1. Openness
2. Interoperability
3. Security and resilience
4. Innovation-led competition
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1. Openness
2. Interoperability
3. Security and resilience
4. Innovation-led competition
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: India endorsed a 6G framework built around openness, interoperability, security, resilience, resource efficiency and innovation-led competition.
Q8Current Affairs
With reference to India’s 6G announcement in September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial at Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
2. The Department of Telecommunications is to coordinate India’s follow-up engagement.
3. India has articulated an ambition to contribute 10% of global 6G standards and patents.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial at Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
2. The Department of Telecommunications is to coordinate India’s follow-up engagement.
3. India has articulated an ambition to contribute 10% of global 6G standards and patents.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The endorsement was announced on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. DoT is coordinating follow-up, and India has stated an ambition to contribute 10% of global 6G standards and patents.
Q9Current Affairs
With reference to the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It was launched in September 2026.
2. It highlighted the role of Anganwadi Centres.
3. It included awareness on balanced and protein-rich nutrition for pregnant and lactating women.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It was launched in September 2026.
2. It highlighted the role of Anganwadi Centres.
3. It included awareness on balanced and protein-rich nutrition for pregnant and lactating women.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was launched in September 2026 and highlighted Anganwadi Centres, maternal nutrition, infant and young-child feeding, growth monitoring and hygiene.
Q10Current Affairs
Rashtriya Poshan Maah primarily seeks to improve nutrition and caregiving behaviours among which of the following groups?
1. Pregnant women
2. Lactating mothers
3. Children and adolescents
4. Families and communities
Select the correct answer:
1. Pregnant women
2. Lactating mothers
3. Children and adolescents
4. Families and communities
Select the correct answer:
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Correct Answer: A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: Poshan Maah is a community mobilisation platform focused on nutrition and caregiving behaviour among pregnant women, lactating mothers, children, adolescents and families.
Q11Current Affairs
The 7th India–Japan Joint Working Group meeting on forests, held in Bengaluru in September 2026, discussed cooperation in:
1. Trees Outside Forests
2. Forest genetics
3. Genetic resource conservation and improved planting material
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Trees Outside Forests
2. Forest genetics
3. Genetic resource conservation and improved planting material
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The 7th India–Japan JWG on forests discussed Trees Outside Forests, forest genetics, genetic-resource conservation, breeding, improved planting material and germplasm conservation.
Q12Current Affairs
India’s forest-and-tree-cover related Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) seeks to create an additional carbon sink of:
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Correct Answer: C. 2.5–3.0 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2030
Explanation: India’s NDC includes creation of an additional carbon sink of 2.5–3.0 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2030 through additional forest and tree cover.
Q13Current Affairs
In September 2026, the Cabinet approved two groups of railway multitracking projects. Which one of the following correctly matches the group of five projects with the states covered?
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Correct Answer: A. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana
Explanation: The five-project railway package covered Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana and was expected to add about 540 km to the network.
Q14Current Affairs
With reference to data centres in India, which of the following were highlighted in a September 2026 government backgrounder as supportive elements of the ecosystem?
1. Infrastructure status
2. Fiscal incentives
3. Clean-energy adoption
Select the correct answer:
1. Infrastructure status
2. Fiscal incentives
3. Clean-energy adoption
Select the correct answer:
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The September 2026 government backgrounder highlighted infrastructure status, fiscal incentives and clean-energy adoption as important enablers of India’s data-centre ecosystem.
Q15Current Affairs
The 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting held in New Delhi in September 2026 dealt primarily with:
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Correct Answer: C. Agriculture and Forestry
Explanation: The 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry was held in New Delhi and focused on food security, sustainable agriculture and resilient value chains.
Q16Current Affairs
At the 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry, which of the following were welcomed as strategic frameworks?
1. ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future
2. ASEAN Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sectoral Plan 2026–2030
Select the correct answer:
1. ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future
2. ASEAN Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sectoral Plan 2026–2030
Select the correct answer:
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Correct Answer: B. Both 1 and 2
Explanation: The meeting welcomed ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future and the ASEAN Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sectoral Plan 2026–2030 as strategic frameworks.
Q17Current Affairs
With reference to Dryland Congress 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It was jointly organised by ICAR and ICRISAT.
2. Its theme was “Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South–South Cooperation”.
3. It was held in New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It was jointly organised by ICAR and ICRISAT.
2. Its theme was “Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South–South Cooperation”.
3. It was held in New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Dryland Congress 2026 was jointly organised by ICAR and ICRISAT in New Delhi under the theme “Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South–South Cooperation.”
Q18Current Affairs
According to the official briefing for Dryland Congress 2026, drylands account for approximately what share of the world’s land surface?
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Correct Answer: A. About 45%
Explanation: The official briefing stated that drylands span about 45% of the world’s land surface and are home to more than two billion people.
Q19Current Affairs
The 2026 Dryland Congress also marked 50 years of partnership between:
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Correct Answer: D. ICAR and ICRISAT
Explanation: The Congress commemorated 50 years of the ICAR–ICRISAT partnership, a major collaboration in dryland and semi-arid agriculture research.
Q20Current Affairs
With reference to the Amended BharatNet Programme agreement for Jharkhand in September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. Digital Bharat Nidhi under the Department of Telecommunications was a party to the agreement.
2. The programme is to be implemented under a State-led model.
3. It aims to cover 4,395 Gram Panchayats and provide on-demand connectivity to 26,777 villages.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Digital Bharat Nidhi under the Department of Telecommunications was a party to the agreement.
2. The programme is to be implemented under a State-led model.
3. It aims to cover 4,395 Gram Panchayats and provide on-demand connectivity to 26,777 villages.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The Jharkhand agreement involved Digital Bharat Nidhi under DoT and used a State-led model. It targeted 4,395 Gram Panchayats and on-demand connectivity to 26,777 villages.
Q21Current Affairs
Why did TRAI issue the 2026 Repealing Regulations concerning the duration of advertisements on television channels?
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Correct Answer: C. Because the 12-minute-per-clock-hour advertisement cap had been removed from the Cable Television Networks Rules
Explanation: TRAI repealed its 2012 advertisement-duration regulations after the corresponding 12-minute-per-clock-hour cap was removed from the Cable Television Networks Rules.
Q22Current Affairs
With reference to India’s National HPV Vaccination Campaign highlighted in September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It provides free and voluntary vaccination.
2. The campaign uses a single-dose schedule for 14-year-old girls.
3. It is aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It provides free and voluntary vaccination.
2. The campaign uses a single-dose schedule for 14-year-old girls.
3. It is aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: India’s national HPV campaign provides free, voluntary, single-dose vaccination to 14-year-old girls to help prevent cervical cancer; more than 80 lakh doses had been administered by September 2026.
Q23Current Affairs
Human Papillomavirus (HPV), targeted by India’s national vaccination campaign, is most directly associated with prevention of:
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Correct Answer: A. Cervical cancer
Explanation: Persistent infection with high-risk Human Papillomavirus types is a major cause of cervical cancer; vaccination is therefore an important preventive tool.
Q24Current Affairs
The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Fluorosis (NPPCF), discussed on National Fluorosis Day in September 2026, addresses a condition primarily associated with excessive exposure to:
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Correct Answer: B. Fluoride
Explanation: Fluorosis results from excessive fluoride exposure, often through drinking water, and can affect teeth and bones. NPPCF focuses on prevention, early detection and management.
Q25Current Affairs
With reference to the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi in September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It was held on 12–13 September 2026.
2. Its theme was “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
3. India held the BRICS Chairship.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It was held on 12–13 September 2026.
2. Its theme was “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
3. India held the BRICS Chairship.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026 under India’s Chairship with the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
Q26Current Affairs
The New Delhi Declaration of the 18th BRICS Summit referred to cooperation under which three broad pillars?
1. Political and security cooperation
2. Economic and financial cooperation
3. Cultural and people-to-people cooperation
Select the correct answer:
1. Political and security cooperation
2. Economic and financial cooperation
3. Cultural and people-to-people cooperation
Select the correct answer:
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Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The New Delhi Declaration described BRICS cooperation under three broad pillars: political and security; economic and financial; and cultural and people-to-people cooperation.
Q27Current Affairs
India’s BRICS Chairship priorities in 2026 were framed around which set of ideas?
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Correct Answer: B. Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
Explanation: India’s 2026 BRICS priorities were Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability—the same four ideas reflected in the summit theme.
Q28Current Affairs
A major India–UAE investment announcement discussed on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit concerned an approximately USD 11.5 billion integrated greenfield project in Odisha in which sector?
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Correct Answer: A. Aluminium
Explanation: On the BRICS sidelines, the India–UAE discussion noted a planned USD 11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha.
Q29Current Affairs
At INNOPROM India 2026, the India–Russia economic partnership discussion highlighted which target for 2030?
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Correct Answer: A. USD 100 billion bilateral trade and USD 50 billion two-way investment
Explanation: At INNOPROM India 2026, the stated 2030 goals were USD 100 billion in bilateral trade and USD 50 billion in two-way investment between India and Russia.
Q30Current Affairs
At the International Space Summit in Paris in September 2026, India emphasized a space domain that is:
1. Safe and secure
2. Peaceful and sustainable
3. Anchored in international law, dialogue and multilateral cooperation
Select the correct answer:
1. Safe and secure
2. Peaceful and sustainable
3. Anchored in international law, dialogue and multilateral cooperation
Select the correct answer:
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Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: India’s message at the Paris International Space Summit stressed a safe, secure, peaceful and sustainable space domain anchored in international law, dialogue and multilateral cooperation.
Q31Current Affairs
The First Additional Protocol signed between India and MERCOSUR in September 2026 was primarily intended to:
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Correct Answer: C. Facilitate acceptance of electronic Certificates of Origin under the Preferential Trade Agreement
Explanation: The First Additional Protocol to the India–MERCOSUR PTA facilitates acceptance of electronic Certificates of Origin, supporting paperless trade and modernised customs procedures.
Q32Current Affairs
According to the CPI release for August 2026, India’s all-India retail inflation (combined, year-on-year) was:
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Correct Answer: D. 4.82%
Explanation: All-India combined CPI inflation for August 2026 was 4.82% year-on-year.
Q33Current Affairs
With reference to the Consumer Price Index release for August 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The CPI uses base 2024=100.
2. Combined CFPI inflation was 5.95% year-on-year.
3. Rural CPI inflation was higher than urban CPI inflation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The CPI uses base 2024=100.
2. Combined CFPI inflation was 5.95% year-on-year.
3. Rural CPI inflation was higher than urban CPI inflation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The CPI series used base 2024=100. Combined CFPI inflation was 5.95%, while rural CPI inflation at 5.23% exceeded urban inflation at 4.31%.
Q34Current Affairs
With reference to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for August 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The WPI series uses base year 2022–23.
2. All-India WPI inflation was 9.92% year-on-year.
3. Inflation in the Fuel and Power group was higher than that in Manufactured Products.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The WPI series uses base year 2022–23.
2. All-India WPI inflation was 9.92% year-on-year.
3. Inflation in the Fuel and Power group was higher than that in Manufactured Products.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The WPI series used base year 2022–23. August 2026 WPI inflation was 9.92%; Fuel and Power inflation at 22.93% was well above Manufactured Products at 8.37%.
Q35Current Affairs
World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026, announced during the week of 8–14 September, was to be hosted in:
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Correct Answer: D. Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Explanation: India announced that WCEF 2026 would be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from 15–18 September under the theme “Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity.”
Q36Current Affairs
With reference to the mangrove conservation workshop at Bhuj in September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. Progress under MISHTI was reviewed.
2. A Mangrove GIS (MGIS) Portal was launched for decision support.
3. The approach emphasized scientific, site-specific and community-led mangrove restoration.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Progress under MISHTI was reviewed.
2. A Mangrove GIS (MGIS) Portal was launched for decision support.
3. The approach emphasized scientific, site-specific and community-led mangrove restoration.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The Bhuj workshop reviewed MISHTI progress and launched the Mangrove GIS (MGIS) Portal, while stressing scientific, site-specific and community-led restoration.
Q37Current Affairs
A September 2026 review meeting at Bhuj covered which of the following together?
1. Great Indian Bustard conservation
2. Grassland restoration
3. Project Cheetah
Select the correct answer:
1. Great Indian Bustard conservation
2. Grassland restoration
3. Project Cheetah
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Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The Bhuj review brought together Great Indian Bustard conservation, grassland restoration and Project Cheetah, underscoring a landscape-based conservation approach.
Q38Current Affairs
According to a September 2026 government release, Steel Slag Road Technology can potentially:
1. Reduce road construction cost by around 40%.
2. Deliver about four times the strength of conventional roads.
3. Extend major maintenance intervals in suitable applications.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Reduce road construction cost by around 40%.
2. Deliver about four times the strength of conventional roads.
3. Extend major maintenance intervals in suitable applications.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The official release said steel-slag road technology can cut costs by around 40%, deliver roughly four times the strength of conventional roads and lengthen maintenance cycles in suitable applications.
Q39Current Affairs
An industry outreach workshop on deep-sea mining highlighted the strategic importance of seabed resources for critical minerals. Which of the following were specifically cited?
1. Nickel
2. Cobalt
3. Copper
4. Manganese
Select the correct answer:
1. Nickel
2. Cobalt
3. Copper
4. Manganese
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Correct Answer: B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: The deep-sea mining workshop specifically highlighted nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese as strategically important minerals for clean energy, advanced manufacturing and electric mobility.
Q40Current Affairs
The material TlCu₅Se₃, in news in September 2026 for unusual heat transport, is being studied mainly for its potential in:
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Correct Answer: A. Thermoelectric conversion of waste heat into electricity
Explanation: TlCu₅Se₃ is a copper chalcogenide material showing unusual heat transport that may improve thermoelectric conversion of industrial waste heat into electricity.
