Current Affairs MCQ — Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi was conferred with the Padma Bhushan in 2026. She is historically significant as India's first:

Which former Supreme Court judge was conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2026, known for landmark judgments including the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case?

What was India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate in July 2026, signalling a strong start to FY27?

Under the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement ratified in 2026, what percentage of current New Zealand imports will India eliminate or reduce tariffs on?

After October 1, 2026, households that have NOT completed eKYC/Aadhaar-based biometric authentication will face which consequence for their LPG supply?

The Union Cabinet approved how many multitracking railway projects to decongest lines in 2026?

A research team documented 3,261 flowering plant species in which biosphere reserve, reaffirming the Western Ghats as a global biodiversity hotspot?

India-Bhutan joint conservation efforts restored the one-horned rhino population in Manas Tiger Reserve from zero to how many over 20 years?

The 'State of India's Environment 2026' report, which highlights rising climate risks and pollution monitoring gaps, was published by which organisation?

The second edition of the multinational air exercise 'Tarang Shakti 26' is hosted by which Indian defence force?

Sonam Wangchuk led a 20-km march in Ladakh on September 23, 2026, campaigning primarily for which demand?

How many books were withdrawn from circulation in Jammu & Kashmir, and what percentage of those withdrawals were in the Kashmir region?

The Election Commission scheduled biennial Rajya Sabha elections on October 16 for how many seats, covering which states?

When is the fifth round of India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks scheduled to begin?

NIT-Srinagar's new campus observatory, developed in collaboration with which institution, will feature a 14-inch telescope?

At the Asian Games 2026, which two Indian Olympic medallists were highlighted as headline athletes for India's campaign?

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

Annai Velankanni Shrine was designated as a Minor Basilica in 2026. What is its rank among all basilicas in India?

Under which legal framework did the Madras High Court rule that no sanction is required to prosecute public servants for disproportionate assets?

The TVK government's expansion of the Free Breakfast Scheme to middle school students builds upon a programme originally launched by which government?