Current Affairs MCQ — Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Which former Supreme Court Justice was announced as a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, known for his stance on the Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts?

Former CJI J.S. Khehar, recognised for a Padma award, holds the distinction of being which 'first' in India's judicial history?

What was India's CPI inflation rate for August 2026, described as a 20-month high?

What was India's WPI inflation for August 2026, with manufactured items hitting a series high?

By what percentage did India's goods exports surge in August 2026, reducing the trade deficit?

What was India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for July 2026?

Which institution published a study warning that bamboo mass flowering can trigger ecological crises including invasive weed spread and elephant-human conflict?

Which invasive plant species is being eradicated by Tamil Nadu's Forest Department in Villupuram district?

Who was appointed as the first woman officer to head CRPF's CoBRA unit?

CoBRA, the elite unit of CRPF, primarily specialises in which type of operations?

Bihar Cabinet approved ₹3,516 crore for which development project in September 2026?

Which constitutional article is associated with the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) that NDA allies supported implementing in NDA-ruled states?

What tariff level does the U.S. House-advanced Russia sanctions Bill propose to impose on countries trading with Russia, including India?

What bilateral trade target has India set with Canada under the next round of FTA talks initiated in 2026?

What is the scientific name of the new legless amphibian species discovered from Maharashtra's Western Ghats?

Where was the AI Sanskrit Heritage Model launched in September 2026, and who launched it?

Which Indian batsman scored a 22-ball 57 in the 2nd T20I against Afghanistan to help India seal the series?

To which student group did CM Vijay's government extend Tamil Nadu's Free Breakfast Scheme in September 2026?

What is Tamil Nadu's official language policy stance under the TVK government regarding the PM SHRI scheme's framework?

How much total government financial support (tariff subsidy and grants) has Tamil Nadu's power DISCOM received from 2013–14 over 14 years?