Current Affairs MCQ — Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, awarded Padma Bhushan in 2026, is historically significant because she was:

Justice K.T. Thomas was conferred the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions as a former Supreme Court judge. He is known for his judgment in which high-profile case?

When will the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement come into force?

Under the India–New Zealand FTA, what percentage of New Zealand imports will India eliminate or reduce tariffs on?

What was India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate in July, signalling a strong FY27 start?

From which date will non-eKYC LPG households lose access to subsidised full LPG refills?

What significant methodological improvement does India's new GDP series employ in 28 of 30 manufacturing categories?

How many flowering plant species were recorded in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve checklist published by JNTBGRI?

Which international mechanism did BRICS nations collectively condemn as discriminatory against developing countries?

In the Rajasthan mayoral polls, which city's seat was retained by the Congress party?

Which body took suo motu cognizance of the Jamui molestation-assault incident in Bihar?

Which Central government scheme's implementation in Jammu & Kashmir was flagged for irregularities by a J&K House Committee?

The Maldives unveiled a $20 billion investment project funded by which country?

With which institution did NIT-Srinagar collaborate to set up its campus observatory featuring a 14-inch telescope?

A new wild cat species identified in Bolivia is significant because no new wild cat species had been identified globally for over how many years?

Who was named as the head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for IPL 2027?

Stephen Fleming coached Chennai Super Kings from which year until 2026?

By how much did Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay increase the health insurance coverage under the state's scheme?

What was the per-kilometre bus fare fixed in Tamil Nadu in 2018, which is currently under revision review by the Madras High Court?

On what basis did Tamil Nadu justify its Cauvery backlog demand of 16 TMC ft before the Cauvery Authority?