Current Affairs Quiz26 September 2026
10 questions from Keralam, National and International news. Tap under a question to see its answer.
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Keralam
1. Who inaugurated the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK)?
- A Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- B K.A. Thulasi
- C O.J. Janeesh
- D P.C. Vishnunath
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Answer: D — P.C. Vishnunath
Culture Minister P.C. Vishnunath inaugurated the festival at Kairali Theatre on 25 September 2026; Adoor Gopalakrishnan was the chief guest.
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National
2. From which date did the Centre extend AFSPA for six months in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh?
- A January 1, 2027
- B September 1, 2026
- C November 1, 2026
- D October 1, 2026
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Answer: D — October 1, 2026
The notifications of 25 September 2026 extend the Act for six months from October 1.
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International
3. During Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, the US and China agreed on more favourable tariff treatment for non-sensitive goods worth how much in each direction?
- A $145 billion
- B $50 billion
- C $30 billion
- D $10 billion
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Answer: C — $30 billion
The White House fact sheet says $30 billion of non-sensitive goods in each direction.
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Keralam
4. Under the Kerala order of on flood relief, which officials will transfer the money to beneficiaries' bank accounts?
- A Village officers
- B Panchayat secretaries
- C Tahsildars
- D Sub-collectors
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Answer: C — Tahsildars
Funds go to the District Collectors, and the Tahsildars transfer the money directly to beneficiaries.
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National
5. Which plan did India and the GCC review at their Troika Ministerial Meeting in New York?
- A Joint Action Plan 2020-2024
- B Strategic Partnership Plan 2025-2029
- C Gulf Vision Roadmap 2030
- D Joint Action Plan 2024-2028
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Answer: D — Joint Action Plan 2024-2028
The meeting reviewed the India-GCC Joint Action Plan 2024-2028.
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International
6. The vessel that capsized on Lake Kivu was carrying fish traders and goods from Bwina on Idjwi Island to which place?
- A Kinshasa
- B Mapera
- C Boza
- D Kisheke
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Answer: C — Boza
The local administrator said the vessel was transporting fish traders and goods from Bwina on Idjwi Island to Boza; Kisheke is the village near the scene, not the destination.
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Keralam
7. Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Vanitham – She Mart Store' and 'Jana' brand initiatives of which organisation at Kundara, Kollam?
- A NABARD
- B Supplyco
- C Kudumbashree
- D NCCF
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Answer: D — NCCF
They are initiatives of the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF).
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National
8. What is the theme of Tarang Shakti 2026, which began?
- A Strength Through Jointness
- B Power in Partnership
- C Together in the Air
- D Sky Without Borders
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Answer: B — Power in Partnership
The exercise is themed 'Power in Partnership'.
Read the story: Second edition of IAF's multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti begins at Jodhpur →
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International
9. How many children does Bangladesh's 'Intensified MR Catch-up Vaccination' campaign, launched, aim to cover?
- A 2.4 million
- B 3.4 million
- C 5 million
- D 1.85 million
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Answer: B — 3.4 million
The target is 3.4 million (34 lakh) children aged six months to under five years.
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Keralam
10. Which Kozhikode-based shooter was part of India's silver-winning women's 50m rifle three positions team at the Asian Games?
- A Ashi Chouksey
- B Tilottama Sen
- C Vidarsa K Vinod
- D Anahat Singh
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Answer: C — Vidarsa K Vinod
Vidarsa K Vinod, with Tilottama Sen and Ashi Chouksey, won the team silver.
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