With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a contract for Auxiliary Power Units for T-72 and T-90 tanks?

Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited

Which party came first in the election to Russia's 9th State Duma?

Communist Party of the Russian Federation

Liberal Democratic Party of Russia

Current Affairs Quiz21 September 2026

10 questions from Keralam, National and International news. Tap under a question to see its answer.

Keralam
1. In which river did the flash flood at Nilambur occur?
- A Bharathapuzha
- B Chaliyar
- C Kottapuzha
- D Kadalundi
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Answer: C — Kottapuzha

The flood struck the Kottapuzha river at TK Colony near Pookkottumpadam.

Read the story: Flash flood in the Kottapuzha river at Nilambur kills five →
National
2. Which year is the base year of the New Series of National Accounts Statistics whose 'Sources and Methods' publication MoSPI released?
- A 2004-05
- B 2022-23
- C 2011-12
- D 2017-18
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Answer: B — 2022-23

The release states the New Series has base year 2022-23 and replaces the 2011-12 series.

Read the story: MoSPI releases 'Sources and Methods for Compilation of National Accounts Statistics' for the new 2022-23 base-year series →
International
3. By which year is full implementation of the Eurosystem's Pontes, launched, expected?
- A 2030
- B 2026
- C 2028
- D 2035
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Answer: C — 2028

The ECB release says enhanced features and longer operating hours will come gradually, with full implementation expected by 2028.

Read the story: Eurosystem launches Pontes to settle wholesale tokenised-asset transactions in central bank money →
Keralam
4. Till which date did the IMD forecast rain across Kerala in its outlook of?
- A 30 September
- B 25 September
- C 2 October
- D 23 September
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Answer: B — 25 September

Rain was forecast until 25 September 2026.

Read the story: IMD forecasts rain across Kerala till September 25 as a Bay of Bengal low-pressure area builds; CM orders hourly review →
National
5. How many people took the Ocean Conservation Pledge during 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0?
- A 50 lakh
- B 1.5 lakh
- C 1 crore
- D 15 lakh
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Answer: D — 15 lakh

The release puts the number of pledge-takers at 15 lakh.

Read the story: Dr. Jitendra Singh reviews 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0: clean-up covered 231 coastal locations in 13 States/UTs, 15 lakh took the ocean pledge →
International
6. What total fine did Ireland's Data Protection Commission impose on Google over location data?
- A €403 million
- B €405 million
- C €530 million
- D €1.2 billion
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Answer: A — €403 million

The DPC imposed administrative fines totalling €403 million.

Read the story: Ireland's Data Protection Commission fines Google €403 million over processing of location data →
Keralam
7. Which Mahasamadhi Day of Sree Narayana Guru was observed?
- A 75th
- B 99th
- C 98th
- D 100th
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Answer: B — 99th

The 99th Mahasamadhi Day was observed on 21 September 2026.

Read the story: Chief Minister inaugurates the 99th Mahasamadhi Day of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri →
National
8. With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a contract for Auxiliary Power Units for T-72 and T-90 tanks?
- A Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited
- B Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
- C Bharat Electronics Limited
- D Larsen and Toubro
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Answer: A — Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited

The Ministry of Defence release names Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited.

Read the story: Defence Ministry signs Rs 586 crore contract for auxiliary power units for T-72 and T-90 tanks →
International
9. Which party came first in the election to Russia's 9th State Duma?
- A Communist Party of the Russian Federation
- B New People
- C United Russia
- D Liberal Democratic Party of Russia
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Answer: C — United Russia

United Russia led with 57.83 per cent; the Communist Party was second with 13.81 per cent.

Read the story: United Russia leads with 57.83 per cent after 95.18 per cent of ballots counted in Russia's 9th State Duma election →
Keralam
10. What is Kerala's railway allocation for 2026-27, as stated by the Railway Minister?
- A Rs 3,795 crore
- B Rs 1,976 crore
- C Rs 20,000 crore
- D Rs 372 crore
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Answer: A — Rs 3,795 crore

The allocation is Rs 3,795 crore for 2026-27, up from Rs 372 crore in 2014.

Read the story: Railway Minister tells Kerala MPs projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore are under execution and defends Mangaluru's move to South Western Railway →

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Current Affairs Quiz21 September 2026

1. In which river did the flash flood at Nilambur occur?

2. Which year is the base year of the New Series of National Accounts Statistics whose 'Sources and Methods' publication MoSPI released?

3. By which year is full implementation of the Eurosystem's Pontes, launched, expected?

4. Till which date did the IMD forecast rain across Kerala in its outlook of?

5. How many people took the Ocean Conservation Pledge during 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar' 5.0?

6. What total fine did Ireland's Data Protection Commission impose on Google over location data?

7. Which Mahasamadhi Day of Sree Narayana Guru was observed?

8. With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a contract for Auxiliary Power Units for T-72 and T-90 tanks?

9. Which party came first in the election to Russia's 9th State Duma?

10. What is Kerala's railway allocation for 2026-27, as stated by the Railway Minister?

Now try it against the clock