Q1. Which team won the women’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games 2026?

A) India 

B) Sri Lanka 

C) Pakistan 

D) Bangladesh 

Q1. एशियन गेम्स 2026 में महिला क्रिकेट का स्वर्ण पदक किस टीम ने जीता?

A) भारत

B) श्रीलंका

C) पाकिस्तान

D) बांग्लादेश

Answer: A) 

Exp:

  1. India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women’s cricket final of the Asian Games 2026 to win the gold medal.
  2. The final was played at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan, where India posted 216/3, the highest women’s T20I total in Asian Games history.
  3. India successfully defended the women’s cricket gold medal after winning the title at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023.
  4. Cricket became an Asian Games sport in 2010 (Guangzhou Asian Games) and was not included in the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. India and Pakistan are the only teams to defend the women’s cricket gold medal in the Asian Games.


Q2. Who became the first cricketer in the world to score 11,000 runs in women’s international cricket?

A) Smriti Mandhana

B) Mithali Raj

C) Harmanpreet Kaur

D) Suzie Bates

Q2. महिला अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट में 11,000 रन बनाने वाली दुनिया की पहली क्रिकेटर कौन बनीं?

A) स्मृति मंधाना

B) मिताली राज

C) हरमनप्रीत कौर

D) सूजी बेट्स

Answer: A) 

Exp:

  1. Smriti Mandhana became the first women’s cricketer in the world to score 11,000 international runs during the Asian Games 2026 final against Sri Lanka at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.
  2. She reached the milestone in the third over after needing only 13 runs before the match; her total included runs from Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
  3. Mandhana surpassed former Indian captain Mithali Raj’s record of 10,868 international runs to become the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket.
  4. Before this achievement, Mandhana had also become the leading run-scorer in women’s T20I cricket, surpassing New Zealand’s Suzie Bates.


Q3. What was the theme of the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations held in 2026?

A) Ayurveda for One Health

B) Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow

C) Ayurveda for Global Wellness

D) Ayurveda for Sustainable Development

Q3. वर्ष 2026 में आयोजित 11वें आयुर्वेद दिवस समारोह की थीम क्या थी?

A) एक स्वास्थ्य के लिए आयुर्वेद

B) स्वस्थ कल के लिए आयुर्वेद

C) वैश्विक कल्याण के लिए आयुर्वेद

D) सतत विकास के लिए आयुर्वेद

Answer: B) 

Exp:

  1. The 11th Ayurveda Day 2026 was celebrated by the Ministry of Ayush in Nagpur, Maharashtra, with the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”.
  2. The event focused on strengthening Ayurveda through scientific evidence, research and innovation while promoting community health and well-being.
  3. During the celebration, Safety Dossiers on Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and Chandrashura (Lepidium sativum) and Standard Treatment Guidelines for dermatological disorders were released.
  4. The programme also launched the “From Traditional Wisdom to Global Leadership: Ayush Vision 2030” Report, along with reports and portals related to Ayush innovations and Ayurvedic research.


Q4. Where was the foundation stone of the ISTRAC Advanced Radar Research Facility recently laid?

A) Chandrapur, Assam

B) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

C) Bengaluru, Karnataka

D) Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Q4. हाल ही में आईएसटीआरएसी उन्नत रडार अनुसंधान सुविधा की आधारशिला कहाँ रखी गई?

A) चंद्रपुर, असम

B) श्रीहरिकोटा, आंध्र प्रदेश

C) बेंगलुरु, कर्नाटक

D) अहमदाबाद, गुजरात 

Answer: A) 

Exp:

  1. The foundation stone of the ISTRAC Advanced Radar Research Facility was laid at Chandrapur, Kamrup Metropolitan district, Assam by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma.
  2. The facility is being developed under ISRO’s NETRA (Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis) programme to enhance India’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) capabilities.
  3. It will be equipped with advanced radar systems and optical telescopes to track satellites and other space objects, helping protect India’s space assets.
  4. The Assam government has allotted around 200 bighas of land at the former Chandrapur Thermal Power Station site for this ISRO project.


Q5. By which year has India committed to eliminating Hepatitis B and C as public health threats?

A) 2025

B) 2030

C) 2035

D) 2040

Q5. भारत ने हेपेटाइटिस B और C को सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य खतरे के रूप में समाप्त करने के लिए किस वर्ष तक का लक्ष्य निर्धारित किया है?

A) 2025

B) 2030

C) 2035

D) 2040 

Answer: B) 

Exp:

  1. India has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate Hepatitis B and C as public health threats by 2030 in line with global health targets.
  2. The announcement was made at a side event of the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York organised by the UN Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis.
  3. India’s strategy includes antenatal screening, Hepatitis B immunisation, free diagnosis and treatment, safe blood transfusion services, and counselling support.


Q6. The International Day of Sign Languages 2026 marked the 75th anniversary of which organisation?

A) World Federation of the Deaf

B) United Nations Human Rights Council

C) International Disability Alliance

D) World Health Organization

Q6. अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सांकेतिक भाषा दिवस 2026 में किस संगठन की 75वीं वर्षगांठ मनाई गई?

A) बधिरों का विश्व संघ

B) संयुक्त राष्ट्र मानवाधिकार परिषद

C) अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दिव्यांगता गठबंधन

D) विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन 

Answer: A) 

Exp:

  1. The International Day of Sign Languages is observed on September 23 every year to raise awareness about the importance of sign languages in protecting the rights of Deaf people.
  2. The 2026 theme was “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights”, focusing on accessibility and recognition of national sign languages.
  3. The 2026 observance marked the 75th anniversary of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and 20 years of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
  4. The UN General Assembly declared September 23 as the International Day of Sign Languages in 2017 to promote inclusion, communication and equal opportunities for Deaf people.


Q7. Which organisation released the 2026 State of the Rhino Report?

A) International Rhino Foundation

B) World Wide Fund for Nature

C) International Union for Conservation of Nature

D) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

Q7. 2026 स्टेट ऑफ द राइनो रिपोर्ट किस संगठन द्वारा जारी किया गया?

A) इंटरनेशनल राइनो फाउंडेशन

B) वर्ल्ड वाइड फंड फॉर नेचर

C) इंटरनेशनल यूनियन फॉर कंजर्वेशन ऑफ नेचर

D) कन्वेंशन ऑन इंटरनेशनल ट्रेड इन एंडेंजर्ड स्पीशीज

Answer: A)

Exp:

  1. The 2026 State of the Rhino Report was released by the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) ahead of World Rhino Day (22 September 2026), highlighting global rhino conservation efforts.
  2. The 2026 World Rhino Day theme was “Keep the Five Alive”, focusing on the conservation of all five remaining rhino species.
  3. The report highlighted that while greater one-horned rhinos have shown population recovery, Javan and Sumatran rhinos continue to face serious survival threats.


Q8. Which of the following countries are members of the Visegrád Group (V4)?

A) Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic

B) Poland, Austria, Slovakia and Czech Republic

C) Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia

D) Poland, Germany, Hungary and Czech Republic

Q8. निम्नलिखित में से कौन-से देश वाइसेग्राड समूह (V4) के सदस्य हैं?

A) पोलैंड, हंगरी, स्लोवाकिया और चेक गणराज्य

B) पोलैंड, ऑस्ट्रिया, स्लोवाकिया और चेक गणराज्य

C) हंगरी, रोमानिया, बुल्गारिया और स्लोवाकिया

D) पोलैंड, जर्मनी, हंगरी और चेक गणराज्य

Answer: A) 

Exp:



  1. The first V4 + India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in New York with participation from India and Visegrád Group members.
  2. The Visegrád Group (V4) consists of four Central European countries — Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
  3. The meeting discussed cooperation between India and V4 countries in areas such as trade, investment, technology, defence, security, connectivity and education.
  4. The V4+India format provides an additional platform for dialogue and cooperation, strengthening engagement between India and Central European nations.


Q9. The 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States/UTs was inaugurated by whom?

A) Amit Shah

B) Rajnath Singh

C) Nirmala Sitharaman

D) S. Jaishankar

Q9. तीसरे राष्ट्रीय एंटी-नारकोटिक्स टास्क फोर्स (ANTF) प्रमुखों के सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन किसके द्वारा किया गया?

A) अमित शाह

B) राजनाथ सिंह

C) निर्मला सीतारमण

D) एस. जयशंकर

Answer: A)

Exp:

 

  1. The 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States/UTs was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on 22 September 2026.
  2. The conference focused on achieving a Drug-Free India by 31 December 2029, with the aim of eliminating the drug trade through coordinated efforts.
  3. The event was organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and focused on strengthening coordination among ANTFs of 36 States and Union Territories.
  4. The Vision Document 2026–2029 emphasised moving from a seizure-centric approach to dismantling drug networks through intelligence, financial investigation, digital tracking and coordinated action.


Q10. Which existing US military facility is located in Greenland?

A) Pituffik Space Base

B) Thule Air Station

C) Andersen Air Force Base

D) Ramstein Air Base

Q10. ग्रीनलैंड में स्थित मौजूदा अमेरिकी सैन्य सुविधा कौन-सी है?

A) पिटफिक स्पेस बेस

B) थुले एयर स्टेशन

C) एंडरसन एयर फोर्स बेस

D) रामस्टीन एयर बेस 

Answer: A) 

Exp:



  1. The Pituffik Space Base is the existing US military facility located in northwestern Greenland. 
  2. Under the US–Greenland–Denmark agreement signed during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the US can expand its military presence in Greenland.
  3. The agreement identified two additional proposed US military sites in Greenland — Narsarsuaq (a former Cold War airbase) and Mestersvig (currently used by Denmark’s Sirius Dog Sled Patrol).
  4. The trilateral agreement was signed between the United States, Greenland and Denmark to address security concerns in the Arctic region, where Greenland’s location between North America and the Arctic gives it strategic importance.