Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 01 October 2026
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1. The 2026 southwest monsoon ended with rainfall at what percentage of the Long Period Average (LPA)?
A. 92%
B. 87%
C. 94%
D. 83%
E. 96%
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Explanation: The 2026 southwest monsoon ended at 87% of the LPA, with India receiving about 759.4 mm against the LPA of 868.6 mm. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the 13% deficit was the largest in more than a decade. A strong El Niño in the Pacific was one of the factors associated with the deficient monsoon.
2. According to the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024–25 released by MoSPI, the average wage per factory worker rose 5.3% to:
A. ₹1.63 lakh
B. ₹3.04 lakh
C. ₹2.05 lakh
D. ₹2.28 lakh
E. ₹2.52 lakh
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Explanation: ASI 2024–25 reported 2.7 lakh factories and 1.67 crore workers, with the average wage per factory worker rising 5.3% to ₹2.28 lakh. ₹3.04 lakh was Jharkhand's average wage (despite a 5.2% fall), while ₹1.63 lakh was Bihar's average wage after a 16.7% increase.
3. Under SEBI's approved reforms for Portfolio Management Services (PMS), PMS providers can invest up to what share of client AUM in investment-grade unlisted debt?
A. 10%
B. 5%
C. 15%
D. 20%
E. 25%
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Explanation: SEBI allowed PMS providers to invest up to 10% of client AUM in investment-grade unlisted debt, subject to conditions and client consent. They will also be allowed to invest client funds in direct mutual fund schemes and Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs). SEBI also approved changes to settlement proceedings, including formula-based settlement amounts and a fast-track mechanism for certain violations.
4. India's net FDI in July 2026 rose to its highest level since May 2021. What was the net FDI figure for the month?
A. US$14.58 billion
B. US$13.4 billion
C. US$9.7 billion
D. US$5.82 billion
E. US$7.35 billion
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Explanation: India's net FDI rose to US$7.35 billion in July 2026, the highest since May 2021, while gross FDI inflows stood at US$14.58 billion. During April–July 2026, net FDI reached US$13.4 billion compared with US$9.7 billion a year earlier. Communication, financial services and computer services were among the major sectors receiving equity inflows.
5. Which institution launched India's first blue bond?
A. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
B. National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)
C. Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd. (SMFCL)
D. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
E. India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL)
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Explanation: Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd. (SMFCL) launched India's first blue bond, aiming to raise ₹600 crore with a ₹500 crore green-shoe option. The 10-year bond will support maritime lending, greenfield ports and coastal road projects. Blue bonds are debt instruments used to finance projects linked to marine and water-related sustainability.
6. Which bank launched a dedicated Global Capability Centre (GCC) Banking vertical, supported by its International Banking Unit at GIFT City?
A. IndusInd Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. Axis Bank
D. Kotak Mahindra Bank
E. Yes Bank
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Explanation: IndusInd Bank launched a dedicated GCC Banking vertical combining digital banking, employee banking, commercial cards, FEMA/capital-account solutions and foreign-currency banking. Its International Banking Unit at GIFT City will support cross-border banking requirements. India's GCC ecosystem has grown significantly, with 2,117 GCCs reported.
7. The Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026, which mapped cybercrime exposure and police redressal, was published jointly by:
A. NCRB and BPR&D
B. I4C and NCRB
C. PRS Legislative Research and ADR
D. Lokniti–CSDS and Common Cause
E. Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative and NITI Aayog
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Explanation: SPIR 2026 was published jointly by Lokniti–CSDS and Common Cause, based on a 16-state survey of 8,306 citizens. It noted that cybercrime cases rose 17.9%, from 86,420 in 2023 to 1,01,928 in 2024, while overall registered crime fell by about 6%. Only 49% of cybercrime victims surveyed filed a formal police complaint.
8. According to the Moody's Ratings global demographics report, India may become a 'super-aged' society (21% of the population aged 65+) by which year?
A. 2049
B. 2047
C. 2055
D. 2075
E. 2065
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Explanation: India entered the 'ageing' category around 2024, when its 65+ population crossed 7%. It may become 'aged' (14%) by 2049 and 'super-aged' (21%) by 2065. The report also noted that over 70% of the world's population lives in countries with fertility at or below replacement level.
9. Under the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms, a battery electric vehicle counts as how many vehicles for the fleet-efficiency calculation?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
E. One and a half
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Explanation: The CAFE-III norms notified by the government will apply from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032. They tighten fleet-level fuel-efficiency requirements and provide incentives for EVs, hybrids, flex-fuel vehicles and other cleaner technologies. Under the framework, a battery electric vehicle counts as three vehicles for the fleet-efficiency calculation.
10. Green Energy Corridor Phase III, approved by the Union Cabinet, aims to integrate up to how much renewable energy into the electricity grid by FY2032–33?
A. 100 GW
B. 175 GW
C. 135 GW
D. 150 GW
E. 90 GW
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Explanation: Green Energy Corridor Phase III has an outlay of over ₹1.86 lakh crore and aims to integrate up to 135 GW of renewable energy by FY2032–33. Around ₹1.36 lakh crore is allocated for intra-state transmission systems. A dedicated ₹50,000 crore component will support 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
11. The 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation and the 14th East Asia Summit–Economic Ministers' Meeting were held in:
A. Manila
B. Jakarta
C. Kuala Lumpur
D. Hanoi
E. Vientiane
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Explanation: India participated in both meetings in Manila, where discussions covered trade, investment, energy security, industrial clusters and regional economic cooperation. India called for a balanced and trade-facilitative review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). India-ASEAN trade reached US$128.38 billion in 2025–26.
12. Indian spacetech company TakeMe2Space plans to launch India's first networked orbital data-centre mission in which year?
A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2030
D. 2028
E. 2029
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Explanation: TakeMe2Space plans to launch the mission in 2028, with two satellites of about 100 kg each on a SpaceX Falcon 9. Each satellite is planned to carry NVIDIA Thor GPUs, 100 TB storage and 1.5 kW power. The project aims to enable in-orbit computing and data processing across satellites.
13. Which airline was named the World's Best Airline in the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards?
A. Qatar Airways
B. Cathay Pacific
C. Emirates
D. All Nippon Airways
E. Singapore Airlines
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Explanation: Singapore Airlines was named the World's Best Airline in the 2026 Skytrax awards, with Qatar Airways second and Cathay Pacific third. Air India was the highest-ranked Indian airline at 57th globally. IndiGo ranked 61st and was recognised as the Best Low-Cost Airline in India & South Asia.
14. V.S. Rathanvel of Tamil Nadu, who achieved the title during the 3rd Guwahati Smart City International Open 2026, became India's:
A. 98th Grandmaster
B. 99th Grandmaster
C. 100th Grandmaster
D. 97th Grandmaster
E. 101st Grandmaster
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Explanation: V.S. Rathanvel became India's 99th Grandmaster after crossing the required 2,500 Elo rating. The achievement came during the 3rd Guwahati Smart City International Open 2026. In another chess milestone, Indian-origin British player Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) at age 11.
15. World Environmental Health Day, observed on 26 September, is coordinated by which organisation?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C. International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH)
D. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
E. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Explanation: World Environmental Health Day is observed on 26 September and is coordinated by the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH). The 2026 theme was 'Environmental Health: Standing with Science to Protect Communities'. The same date also marks World Contraception Day and the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
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