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1. Where will the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony be held?

Answer: Ekta Nagar (near the Statue of Unity) in Narmada district, Gujarat.

• Extra Facts:
• The National Film Awards ceremony has traditionally been held in New Delhi, but the 72nd edition will be organized in Ekta Nagar.
• President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards on September 22, 2026.
• These awards are being given for films released in the year 2024, in which the film 'Article 370' has been chosen as the Best Feature Film and Yami Gautam as the Best Actress.

2. Who has been named as the new Chairman of Asian Paints?

Answer: Leo Puri.

• Extra Facts:
• Leo Puri will succeed R. Seshasayee on January 23, 2027.
• He has been appointed to the board for a period of 5 years, until September 2031.
• Leo Puri has previously held senior positions at JPMorgan Chase, UTI Asset Management, and Warburg Pincus.

3. Which university has received UGC approval to set up its campus in Bengaluru?

Answer: Birkbeck, University of London.

• Extra Facts:
• This approval has been granted under the UGC Regulations, 2023 (related to Foreign Higher Educational Institutions).
• This campus will be located in the Sattva Tech Park and will offer degrees in Business Management and Analytics.
• The fees at this campus in India could be up to 60% lower than in the UK.

4. Which bank has been granted Scheduled Bank status by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

Answer: Coastal Local Area Bank Limited.

• Extra Facts:
• The headquarters of this bank is in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
• It has been included in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
• It has become the only scheduled bank headquartered in Andhra Pradesh.

5. Who chaired the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council?

Answer: Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

• Extra Facts:
• This meeting was held in Panaji (Goa) on September 7, 2026.
• It was attended by the Chief Ministers of Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, as well as the Administrator of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
• In the meeting, Western India was referred to as the 'WEST Engine' (Wealth, Exports, Startups, Tourism).

6. Which city topped the category of cities with a population of over 10 lakhs in the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026?

Answer: Lucknow (with 198 points).

• Extra Facts:
• Indore secured the second position (197 points) and Jabalpur the third (195 points).
• In the 3 to 10 lakh population category, Rourkela topped the list, while Noida ranked 8th.
• Kalinga Nagar topped the category of cities with a population of less than 3 lakhs.

7. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently approved defense procurement proposals worth how many rupees?

Answer: Approximately ₹1.10 lakh crore.

• Extra Facts:
• The meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
• The proposals include advanced equipment for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
• About 98% of the total procurement value will be sourced from the Indian industry, promoting 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

8. From where did DCC and Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) deliver the 400th Made-in-India AH-64E Apache Fuselage?

Answer: From the manufacturing facility in Hyderabad.

• Extra Facts:
• TBAL is a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), established in 2016.
• The first Apache fuselage was delivered in June 2018.
• Currently, the Indian Air Force operates 22 Apache helicopters, and the Indian Army operates 6.

9. Recently, which state's police force was honored with the 'President's Colour' award for their eight decades of selfless service?

Answer: Goa Police.

• Extra Facts:
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented this honor in Panaji on September 7, 2026.
• The Goa Police has reduced the 112 emergency response time from 18 minutes to 8 minutes.
• The adoption rate of the Goa Police in implementing new criminal laws has been 93.38%.

10. Which veteran Indian batsman played a historic innings of 270 runs in the final of the Duleep Trophy while playing for the East Zone?

Answer: Ishan Kishan.

• Extra Facts:
• Ishan Kishan scored 270 runs off 334 balls in the match played against the South Zone in Chennai.
• He became the third batsman from the East Zone to score a double century in the Duleep Trophy, after Arun Lal and Saba Karim.
• In this match, Ishan Kishan became the first captain-wicketkeeper for the East Zone to hit a double century and complete 4,000 runs in first-class cricket.

11. Which fellowship was recently launched to promote technology research between India and the US?

Answer: India-US TRUST Fellowship.

• Extra Facts:
• The full form of TRUST is "Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology".
• This program offers up to 20 post-doctoral researchers and early-career faculty from the US a 12-month research opportunity at premier Indian institutes (such as IISc Bengaluru, IIT Madras).
• It focuses on areas like AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, defense, and space.

12. Which magnificent temple, said to be mainland Europe's largest traditionally stone-built Hindu temple, was recently inaugurated near Paris in France?

Answer: BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir.

• Extra Facts:
• This temple is located in Bussy-Saint-Georges near Paris.
• Its consecration ceremony (Pran-Pratishtha) was performed by Mahant Swami Maharaj, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated virtually.
• The construction of the temple started in April 2024, utilizing carved stones from India and French engineering.

13. By what deadline has the Supreme Court asked the High-Powered Committee (HPC) formed to define the Aravalli hills and range to submit its report?

Answer: November 30, 2026.

• Extra Facts:
• The Supreme Court rejected the committee's request for an additional 6-month extension until February 2027.
• A 5-member committee was formed in May 2026 under the chairmanship of Kanchan Devi.
• Earlier, in the November 20, 2025 judgment, the criteria of 100 meters local elevation and 500 meters proximity were used.

14. Which platform has NITI Aayog launched to accelerate the deployment of Zero-Emission Trucks?

Answer: PACT (Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport).

• Extra Facts:
• PACT was launched during the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026.
• This platform brings together logistics companies, manufacturers, financiers, and charging operators.
• The number of e-freight vehicles in India has increased from 201 in FY25 to 826 in FY26.

15. Which AI-powered account manager has Razorpay recently introduced on WhatsApp?

Answer: RAY.

• Extra Facts:
• It was launched in partnership with IndusInd Bank.
• It provides businesses with features like payments, settlements, and refunds via text or voice messages.
• Even in its early stage, the platform has recorded over 20,000 interactions.

16. Which Indian scheme has the UK recognized in the list of its carbon pricing mechanism (UK CBAM)?

Answer: Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).

• Extra Facts:
• This will provide relief to Indian exporters under the UK CBAM Regulations 2026.
• It covers iron, steel, aluminum, fertilizers, hydrogen, ceramics, glass, and cement.
• The UK CBAM scheme will officially come into effect from January 1, 2027.

17. International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on which day?

Answer: September 8.

• Extra Facts:
• The year 2026 marked the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day.
• The theme for 2026 was “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity”.
• UNESCO proclaimed this day in 1966, and it was celebrated for the first time in 1967.

18. The Government of India has set a target of attracting how many international Medical Tourists annually?

Answer: 10 million (1 crore).

• Extra Facts:
• This announcement was made by the Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal during the 'Sanjeevani 2026' expo.
• Over the past 7 years, approximately 3.5 million foreign patients have received treatment in India.
• The cost of healthcare services in India is 60% to 80% lower compared to developed countries.

19. Where was the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) held?

Answer: Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.

• Extra Facts:
• The festival was organized from September 7 to 10, 2026, under the theme "Rang-e-Cinema".
• A total of 135 films from 41 countries were selected (including 64 Indian films).
• Its biggest highlight was the floating cinema on a Shikara in Dal Lake.

20. Which Indian-American agricultural scientist has been recently selected for the Borlaug CAST Communication Award?

Answer: Karim Maredia.

• Extra Facts:
• He is a professor and Associate Dean at Michigan State University.
• He will be presented with this award on December 10, 2026.
• Born in Gujarat, Maredia has promoted agricultural development in over 60 countries through WorldTAP.

21. Which renowned Malayalam filmmaker and cultural researcher recently passed away at the age of 65?

Answer: R Sarath.

• Extra Facts:
• His debut film 'Sayahnam' (2000) won 7 Kerala State Film Awards and the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film.
• His Indo-Chinese co-production film 'The Desire - A Journey of a Woman' won the Best Narrative Feature award in Geneva in 2011.
• He had discovered rare paintings of Raja Ravi Varma in the Kilimanoor temple.

22. The UK has recognized which Indian scheme in its carbon pricing mechanism (UK CBAM)?

Answer: Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).

• Extra Facts:
• This will provide relief to Indian exporters under the UK CBAM Regulations 2026.
• It covers iron, steel, aluminum, fertilizers, hydrogen, ceramics, glass, and cement.
• The UK CBAM scheme will officially come into effect from January 1, 2027.

23. Which new lichen species growing on rocks has been discovered in the Mathikettan Shola National Park in Kerala?

Answer: Buellia maharajensis.

• Extra Facts:
• This saxicolous lichen grows on rocks at an altitude of 1,351 meters.
• It belongs to the genus Buellia and the family Caliciaceae.
• It has been named in honor of Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

24. Where was the first meeting of the Joint Defence Committee (JDC) between India and Morocco held?

Answer: New Delhi.

• Extra Facts:
• The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary of the Indian Ministry of Defence Amitabh Prasad and Brigadier General Abdellah Athmani of Morocco.
• This committee was established under the Defence Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in September 2025.
• The year 2027 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

25. Where was the 27th World Knowledge Forum 2026 held?

Answer: Seoul, South Korea.

Extra Facts:

• The theme for 2026 was “The Promethean Moment: Architecting the Co-Intelligence Order”.
• The event took place from September 8 to 10, 2026.
• The forum featured discussions on human-machine collaboration, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.

26. Which open-access AI tool has Google DeepMind launched for human DNA?

Answer: AlphaGenome Atlas.

• Extra Facts:
• It contains a predictive dataset of 9 billion possible single-letter DNA changes and mutations.
• It primarily focuses on non-coding DNA (98%).
• The dataset is 1 petabyte in size, which is 30 times larger than the AlphaFold database.

27. In which city did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth over ₹35,000 crore?

Answer: Vadodara, Gujarat.

• Extra Facts:
• During the event, the completion of the 2,800-km-long Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) was announced.
• The floating solar project on the Kadana Dam and the C-295 aircraft manufacturing facility were also highlighted.
• Over 430 freight trains are operating daily on these freight corridors.

28. Who was honored with the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026?

Answer: Kishor Makwana (NCSC Chairman).

• Extra Facts:
• This award was presented during the 16th Sansad Ratna Awards ceremony.
• This honor was given to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) for its work in social justice.
• The awardee was selected by the Prime Point Foundation and the Sansad Ratna Awards Jury.

29. By winning how many total medals did India secure the fourth position at the Pickleball World Cup 2026 held in Vietnam?

Answer: 41 medals (7 Gold, 17 Silver, and 17 Bronze).

• Extra Facts:
• India improved from its 7th position in the previous edition to reach the fourth spot.
• 82 countries participated in the World Cup.
• A 48-member Indian contingent participated in this competition in Da Nang (Vietnam).

30. When is 'Himalaya Diwas' celebrated annually to raise awareness about environmental protection and glacier depletion?

Answer: September 9.

• Extra Facts:
• In the year 2026, special focus was laid on the declining snow cover and glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region.
• According to ICIMOD data, there has been a 12% decline in the volume of glaciers between 1990 and 2020.
• For the fourth consecutive year, snow presence in the region has been recorded at approximately 27.8% below normal.

31. Which platform was launched by NITI Aayog to promote Zero-Emission Trucks?

Answer: PACT (Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport).

• Extra Facts:
• It was launched during the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026.
• It will establish collaboration among logistics companies, operators, and manufacturers.
• Compared to 201 e-freight vehicles in FY 2025, the number increased to 826 in FY26.

32. Where will the Indian Air Force organize 'Dronathon-2026' to demonstrate drone and anti-drone technologies?

Answer: Pokhran Range, Jaisalmer (Rajasthan).

• Extra Facts:
• This three-day event will be held from September 14 to 16, 2026.
• It will showcase Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and autonomous operational capabilities.
• The main focus will be on Swarm Drones and anti-drone systems.

33. What percentage dropout rate has Tripura recorded in primary schools for the academic year 2025-26?

Answer: 0 percent (Zero Dropout Rate).

• Extra Facts:
• According to UDISE+ data, the primary dropout rate was 2.21% in the year 2013-14.
• The secondary school dropout rate has decreased from 25.51% to 10.40%.
• The NIPUN Bharat Mission and 'Saharsh Tripura' initiatives have played a significant role in this.

34. Who has recently been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Botswana?

Answer: Gina Uika.

• Extra Facts:
• Gina Uika is an officer of the 2006 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
• She is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.
• She will take charge of India's diplomatic and economic relations with Botswana.

35. According to Prime Minister Modi during the Global Fintech Fest 2026, what transaction milestone did UPI cross in August 2026?

Answer: More than 24 Billion Transactions.

• Extra Facts:
• The 7th edition of the Global Fintech Fest was held in Mumbai from September 8 to 11, 2026.
• UPI is currently operating in 11 countries around the world.
• The main themes of the conference were Agentic AI, Tokenization, and Quantum Computing.

36. The appointment of which three judges to the Chhattisgarh High Court was recently approved by the Central Government?

Answer: Santosh Sharma, Sushma Sawant, and Sudhir Kumar.

• Extra Facts:
• The Supreme Court Collegium recommended their elevation on August 18, 2026.
• These appointments were announced by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
• This appointment was approved on September 8, 2026.

37. India announced its participation in which international initiative to shape the global standards of 6G telecommunications technology?

Answer: Global 6G Initiative.

• Extra Facts:
• India joined this initiative along with the US and 24 other countries on September 7, 2026.
• Its objective is to establish 6G network security and global standards.
• Indian representatives also participated in the G20 Innovation Ministers' meeting in North Carolina.

38. How many athletes are included in the Indian contingent heading to the Asian Games 2026?

Answer: 503 members.

• Extra Facts:
• The jerseys were unveiled in the presence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and P.T. Usha.
• More than 300 athletes in the contingent are participating in the Asian Games for the first time.
• Sahdev Yadav has been given the responsibility of Chef de Mission.

39. To bring transparency in the coal sector, the Ministry of Coal launched its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework in collaboration with whom?

Answer: Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).

• Extra Facts:
• This framework was introduced by the Ministry of Coal and Coal India Limited on September 8, 2026.
• It strengthens the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013.
• Coal India has facilitated over 1,050 bone marrow transplants under the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana.

40. The Nagaland-based ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun has developed which technology to monitor cattle behavior?

Answer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Vision System.

• Extra Facts:
• This system utilizes 12 HD CCTV cameras and infrared sensors.
• The model tracks individual animals using YOLOv8n and DeepSORT algorithms.
• This AI model has achieved 99.5% mAP and 99.6% recall accuracy.

41. During the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, India signed 5 new agreements in the space sector with which country?

Answer: Australia.

• Extra Facts:
• LatConnect 60 signed an agreement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) for the SWIRSAT mission.
• Australia is also providing tracking and recovery support for India's 'Gaganyaan' mission.
• This announcement was made on September 8, 2026, at the 9th Bengaluru Space Expo.

42. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched which registry to collect clinical data on transcatheter valve interventions?

Answer: India Valve Registry.

• Extra Facts:
• It was launched on September 5, 2026, during the 'India Valves 2026' conference.
• It will improve the treatment of valve and structural heart diseases based on data from Indian patients.
• This registry will collect data securely and anonymously.

43. Who has recently been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)?

Answer: N. Franklin Jayakumar.

• Extra Facts:
• NCL is a Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh) based subsidiary of Coal India Limited.
• Jayakumar has over 34 years of experience in the mining sector and was previously Director (Technical) at SECL.
• He holds a degree in Mining Engineering, as well as an MBA in Environmental Engineering and HR Management.

44. What is the main theme of the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah organized in September 2026 under Mission Poshan 2.0?

Answer: "Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Zimmedari" (Our Anganwadi, Our Responsibility).

• Extra Facts:
• This campaign was launched on September 9, 2026, and focuses on dietary diversity and early childhood development.
• Along with this, the completion of 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is also being celebrated.
• As of July 31, 2026, approximately 13.99 lakh Anganwadi centers in India are providing services to 8.94 crore beneficiaries through the Poshan Tracker.

45. Which app/tool has UIDAI launched for Aadhaar-based face authentication?

Answer: Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK (Software Development Kit) and Sandbox.

• Extra Facts:
• It was launched during the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
• Now face authentication can be done directly within banking and fintech apps, and users will not need to download a separate 'Aadhaar FaceRD' app.
• Since its launch in 2021, Aadhaar Face Authentication has crossed the mark of 500 crore transactions.

46. The Union Cabinet recently approved how many railway multi-tracking projects costing ₹10,021 crore?

Answer: 5 railway multi-tracking projects.

• Extra Facts:
• These projects will cover 17 districts (approx. 540 km) across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana.
• The main routes include Arakkonam-Renigunta, Whitefield-Bangarapet, Hosur-Omalur, Salem-Karur-Dindigul, and Secunderabad-Kazipet.
• These projects are targeted to be completed by the year 2029-30.

47. HONOHON is the official mascot of which sports competition?

Answer: 20th Asian Games 2026 (Aichi-Nagoya, Japan).

• Extra Facts:
• The 20th Asian Games are scheduled to be held in Japan between September 19 and October 4, 2026.
• This mascot is inspired by the Japanese word 'Honho' (which means flame) and the traditional shachihoko symbol.
• It has been designed by Yoshiyuki Nakagawa, a graphic designer from Aichi.

48. To strengthen India-Sri Lanka defense relations, an agreement was recently signed for the modernization of which air defense gun?

Answer: 40mm L70 Air Defence Gun.

• Extra Facts:
• 3 Defense MoUs were signed between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on September 9, 2026.
• India will modernize Sri Lanka's 6 L70 guns through grant assistance, which Sri Lanka had received between 2000 and 2006.
• Additionally, agreements for academic exchanges were also signed between the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the National Defence College (NDC).

49. What is the name of the water and thermal resource monitoring satellite being jointly developed by ISRO and the French space agency CNES?

Answer: TRISHNA (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment).

• Extra Facts:
• This satellite will monitor Earth's surface temperature, water stress, and Urban Heat Islands.
• It will be placed in a 761 km Sun-synchronous Orbit.
• It will provide data at a 57-meter resolution over land and coastal areas and a 1-km resolution over oceans.

50. Which renowned Indian industrial group has recently placed the lowest bid (L1 Bidder) for the ₹20,000 crore 'Project Zorawar'?

Answer: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).

• Extra Facts:
• This project is for developing a 25-ton Zorawar Light Tank for high-altitude areas like Ladakh.
• This tank is named after the famous 19th-century Dogra General Zorawar Singh Kahluria.
• Mahindra Defence Systems emerged as the second-lowest bidder (L2) for this project.

51. Which vessel, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) to promote marine research and exploration, was launched in Kolkata?

Answer: ORV Sagar Manthan (Yard 3041).

• Extra Facts:
• It was launched on September 9, 2026, for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Deep Ocean Mission at a cost of approximately ₹840 crore.
• This vessel is capable of serving for 30 years in all weather conditions, including the Southern Ocean.
• It will aid in deep-sea minerals exploration, climate research, and the study of marine life.

52. Which Indian para-archer won a gold medal at the Hyundai World Archery Para Series held in Ahmedabad?

Answer: Sheetal Devi.

• Extra Facts:
• Sheetal Devi won her first individual gold medal by defeating Kazakhstan's Aizada Saden in a shoot-off in the compound women's individual final.
• In the same event, India's Sarita defeated China's Wang Huiting to win the bronze medal.
• This competition was organized as a preparation event for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.

53. What is the main theme of the 'Global Dryland Congress 2026' held in New Delhi from September 10 to 12, 2026?

Answer: "Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South–South Cooperation".

• Extra Facts:
• It was jointly organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and ICRISAT.
• This event is being held to mark the completion of 50 years of the ICAR-ICRISAT partnership.
• This conference is also aligned with the 'International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026' and will conclude with the 'Delhi Declaration on Drylands'.

54. Which mission was approved by the Chhattisgarh government with a budget of ₹500 crore to promote skills and entrepreneurship among youth?

Answer: Chief Minister's Startup and NIPUN Mission.

• Extra Facts:
• Under this mission, entrepreneurship development centers will be established in all 33 districts of the state.
• It will include 100 emerging technology labs (AI, IoT, Blockchain, etc.) and 5 Centers of Excellence.
• 10 acres of land has also been provided for the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) at a cost of ₹200 crore in Tendua village of Nava Raipur Atal Nagar.

55. In which wildlife sanctuary located in the Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh is 'Bird Hearing' (acoustic monitoring) technology being introduced for monitoring birds?

Answer: Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary.

• Extra Facts:
• This sanctuary is spread over an area of about 352 sq km in the Maikal range of the Satpura hills.
• It is an important part of the famous Kanha-Achanakmar wildlife corridor.
• This technology will collect biodiversity data by recognizing bird sounds in dense forests.

56. Which service framework has Jio Payment Solutions (JPSL), a subsidiary of Jio Financial Services, launched for Indian exporters?

Answer: Cross-Border Payments Platform.

• Extra Facts:
• JPSL has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to act as a Payment Aggregator for Cross-Border (PA-CB) transactions.
• It will facilitate receiving payments from markets like the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, and Australia.
• For international collections and settlements, JPSL has partnered with Citi Bank.

57. Who was the former first Chief Executive of Hong Kong who recently passed away at the age of 89?

Answer: Tung Chee-hwa.

• Extra Facts:
• Tung Chee-hwa became the first Chief Executive of Hong Kong after its handover to China on July 1, 1997.
• He served in this position from 1997 to March 2005.
• He is known for implementing the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework.

58. What has Vijay, the president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), named his Tamil Nadu political alliance?

Answer: Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance.

• Extra Facts:
• Leaders of the Congress, VCK, MDMK, and Muslim League attended the meeting held in Chennai.
• This alliance will work separately from the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance.
• An agreement was reached to formulate a Common Minimum Programme (CMP) and a steering committee for the alliance.

59. Which policy has the Karnataka government recently approved to boost investment and employment?

Answer: Karnataka Aerospace Policy 2026-31.

• Extra Facts:
• Under this policy, a subsidy of up to 20% will be provided to aerospace and defense industries in the most backward taluks.
• Under the 'Shramika Nivasa Yojana', 10,000 housing units will be developed for industrial workers.
• Companies will be given an employment incentive of ₹2,500 per month (for 2 years) per worker.

60. By which date has SEBI sought suggestions from the public on good governance and risk management for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)?

Answer: September 30, 2026.

• Extra Facts:
• This proposal has been introduced to regulate stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories.
• It mandates filling vacant posts of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), CISO, and Chief Compliance Officer within 3 months.
• Its objective is to strengthen cybersecurity and compliance management.

61. Former Chief Justice of India (Ex-CJI) Dipak Misra was honored with which prestigious award during a ceremony held in Cuttack?

Answer: Kalinga Ratna Award 2026.

• Extra Facts:
• This award was presented to him by the Sarala Sahitya Sansad on September 8, 2026.
• He was presented with a silver idol of Goddess Saraswati and a citation.
• In the same ceremony, the famous Odia litterateur Dr. Ramachandra Behera was given the Sarala Samman.

62. Who has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (Acting CEO) of SriLankan Airlines?

Answer: Vipul Misra.

• Extra Facts:
• Born in Kanpur, Vipul Misra will hold this additional charge alongside being the head of the airline's engineering department.
• He has over 20 years of experience with airlines like IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and SpiceJet.
• SriLankan Airlines currently operates a fleet of 23 aircraft.

63. The trading ban on which Foreign Institutional Investor entity was lifted after depositing ₹2.96 crore with SEBI?

Answer: Copthall Mauritius Investment (an entity of JPMorgan).

• Extra Facts:
• This case was related to suspected market manipulation and unfair trading in BSE Sensex derivatives.
• The deposited amount is reportedly a portion of the illegally earned profits.
• Despite the lifting of the ban, a detailed investigation into the matter by SEBI will continue.

64. According to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, what has been India's contribution to global temperature rise up to 2024?

Answer: Approximately 0.047°C to 0.05°C.

• Extra Facts:
• India's contribution is significantly lower compared to the US (0.27°C), China (0.19°C), and the European Union (0.17°C).
• About one-third to two-fifths of India's warming effect comes from the agricultural sector (methane and nitrous oxide).
• India's emissions have increased due to the use of fossil fuels since 1990.

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