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According to the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, which Indian city secured the highest overall ranking?
(a) Bengaluru
(b) Mumbai
(c) Delhi
(d) Chennai
(e) Hyderabad
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: Delhi secured the 268th position among 1,000 cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, making it the highest-ranked Indian city. The index evaluates cities across five categories: Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment and Governance.
What was the rank of Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, in the OAG Megahubs 2026 global airport connectivity ranking?
(a) 18th
(b) 28th
(c) 31st
(d) 39th
(e) 42nd
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport secured the 28th position among the world’s most connected international airports in the OAG Megahubs 2026 report. It improved by 11 places from its 39th position in 2025 and ranked ninth among Asia-Pacific airports.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched which scheme to provide affordable long-term agricultural credit to farmers?
(a) Kisan Credit Support Scheme
(b) Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana
(c) PM Kisan Sinchai Yojana
(d) Uttar Pradesh Krishi Vikas Mission
(e) Mukhyamantri Kisan Bima Yojana
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana in Lucknow on 23 September 2026. Under the scheme, interest rates on long-term agricultural loans provided through the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Rural Development Bank were reduced from 11% to 6%. The scheme aims to benefit around five lakh small and marginal farmers.
Bharat Taxi, launched in Uttar Pradesh, operates under which model?
(a) Public-private partnership model
(b) Franchise-based model
(c) Driver-centric cooperative model
(d) Government-owned commercial model
(e) Commission-based aggregator model
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: Bharat Taxi operates through Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL) under a driver-centric cooperative model. Drivers become members of the cooperative and retain their fares without commission deductions. The platform initially launched operations in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Prayagraj.
SBI Card has launched a fixed-deposit-backed secured credit card application facility through which platform?
(a) SBI Internet Banking
(b) SBI YONO
(c) SBI Quick
(d) SBI Pay
(e) SBI Samadhaan
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: SBI Card introduced a digital, paperless application facility for fixed-deposit-backed secured Advantage SBI Cards through the SBI YONO platform. Eligible customers can complete the application process in approximately 10 minutes. The offering includes SBI Card ELITE, SBI Card PRIME, SimplyCLICK SBI Card and SimplySAVE SBI Card.
Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) following the bureaucratic reshuffle in September 2026?
(a) Sanjay Kumar
(b) Mandeep K. Bhandari
(c) Amit Khare
(d) Anurag Tripathy
(e) Vineet Joshi
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: Senior bureaucrat Mandeep K. Bhandari was appointed as the Chairperson of CBSE following a central government bureaucratic reshuffle on 27 September 2026. He is a 2001-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre and was serving as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
The 24th edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise VARUNA commenced at which location in September 2026?
(a) Brest Naval Base, France
(b) Toulon Naval Base, France
(c) Mumbai Naval Dockyard, India
(d) Marseille Port, France
(e) Kochi Naval Base, India
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: The 24th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise VARUNA between the Indian Navy and the French Navy commenced in September 2026. Indian guided-missile frigate INS Trishul arrived at Toulon Naval Base, France, on 22 September 2026. The exercise focuses on tactical interoperability, sharing operational best practices and strengthening mutual understanding.
What was the theme of World Rabies Day 2026, observed on 28 September?
(a) Rabies: One Health, Zero Deaths
(b) End Rabies Together
(c) Stronger Together
(d) Unite to Eliminate Rabies
(e) Rabies-Free World by 2030
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: World Rabies Day 2026 was observed on 28 September with the theme “Stronger Together”. The day aims to raise awareness about rabies prevention and elimination through collaboration among communities, veterinary professionals, healthcare workers, governments and global partners.
World Rivers Day 2026 was celebrated on 27 September. What was its theme?
(a) Save Water, Save Life
(b) Rivers for Sustainable Development
(c) Clean Rivers, Green Future
(d) No Forests, No Rivers, No Water, No Life
(e) Protect Rivers, Protect Biodiversity
Answer & Explanation
Ans.d
Explanation: World Rivers Day 2026 was celebrated on 27 September, the fourth Sunday of the month. Its theme was “No Forests, No Rivers, No Water, No Life”. The day highlights the ecological, economic and cultural importance of rivers. It was established in 2005 by Canadian river conservationist Mark Angelo.
What was the official theme of World Heart Day 2026, observed on 29 September?
(a) Use Heart to Beat Cardiovascular Disease
(b) Don’t Miss a Beat
(c) Every Heart Matters
(d) Heart for Humanity
(e) Healthy Heart, Healthy Life
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: World Heart Day is observed annually on 29 September to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases, their prevention and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The theme for 2026 was “Don’t Miss a Beat”. The day encourages people to understand cardiovascular health and take preventive measures.
Italian football legend and Inter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola, who passed away at the age of 83, played his entire 17-year professional career for which club?
(a) AC Milan
(b) Juventus
(c) AS Roma
(d) Inter Milan
(e) Napoli
Answer & Explanation
Ans.d
Explanation: Sandro Mazzola was an Italian football legend who spent his entire 17-year professional playing career with Inter Milan. He made 565 appearances and scored 158 goals across all competitions. He was a key figure in the club’s legendary “Grande Inter” era and represented Italy in 70 international matches, winning the 1968 European Championship and finishing as runner-up in the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
