UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 21 September 2026

1.

Consider the following statements about Ophiopogon japonicus:

1.It is a grass species of the family Poaceae.

2.Commonly called mondo grass or dwarf lilyturf, it belongs to Asparagaceae, the asparagus family.

3.It is an evergreen perennial with small pale flowers and later blue, berry-like structures.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Ophiopogon japonicus: Mondo Grass Recorded in Arunachal Open full article →

2.

Consider the following statements about the khejri tree:

1.Being a seasonal crop, it must be sown afresh each year.

2.Its scientific name is Prosopis cineraria and it belongs to the legume family.

3.It is strongly associated with Rajasthan's arid Thar region, though its range is not confined to that state.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Khejri Tree: Remembering the 1730 Khejarli Sacrifice Open full article →

3.

A permanent magnet in an electric motor:

Maintains a magnetic field without a continuous supplied current, and interacts with current-carrying coils to produce turning force Generates the electricity the motor consumes Stores energy chemically like a battery Replaces the need for any external power supply

From: NdFeB Magnets: India's Missing Map of Magnet-Making Capacity Open full article →

4.

AASHVAST stands for Assessment and Analysis of Electronic Systems Hardware for Vulnerabilities and Security Threats. The laboratories examine:

Hardware such as chips, boards and communication modules, and the firmware controlling them, in devices including drones Only the mobile applications used to operate a device Only the physical strength of equipment casings Only network traffic between military units

From: AASHVAST Labs: Army Opens Hardware Vulnerability Testing Open full article →

5.

Consider the following statements about Nevados de Chillan:

1.It is a single simple cone with one unchanging summit vent.

2.It lies in Chile's Nuble Region in the Andes, near 37 degrees south latitude.

3.The Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program describes it as a compound system with several cones, lava domes and older calderas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Nevados de Chillan: Ash Pulse Rises 380 m Above the Crater Open full article →

6.

Consider the following statements about Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary:

1.It was declared a new tiger reserve in 2026.

2.It lies in southern Vidarbha along the Yavatmal-Nanded district boundary in Maharashtra, close to Telangana.

3.The Painganga river, which gives it its name, joins the Wardha, and the Wardha and Wainganga form the Pranhita, which joins the Godavari.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Painganga Sanctuary: Third Tiger Moved from Tadoba in 2026 Open full article →

7.

Consider the following statements about the Damodar River:

1.Its lower course is a single channel ending directly in the Bay of Bengal.

2.It rises in the Chota Nagpur Plateau of Jharkhand and flows into West Bengal.

3.The Barakar is an important tributary, joining near Dishergarh, and Konar and Bokaro also belong to its network.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Damodar River: Rare Hilsa Caught Upstream at Khandaghosh Open full article →

8.

Consider the following statements about SLINEX-26:

1.It is the thirteenth edition of the Sri Lanka-India naval exercise, held at Visakhapatnam from 17 to 21 September 2026.

2.It created a new defence treaty between the two countries.

3.INS Kavaratti and INS Jyoti participated alongside SLNS Sindurala.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: SLINEX-26: India and Sri Lanka Hold the 13th Naval Exercise Open full article →

9.

Consider the following statements about sulphur:

1.It is a non-metallic element with symbol S and atomic number 16, familiar as a yellow solid.

2.Elemental sulphur, sulphur dioxide and sulphuric acid are interchangeable names for the same industrial product.

3.Burning sulphur produces sulphur dioxide, which is processed further to make sulphuric acid.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: Sulphur: Import Prices Near $1,100 Squeeze Fertiliser Supply Open full article →

10.

The Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme:

Reimburses specified unrefunded central and state taxes and levies embedded in eligible apparel and made-up textile exports Refunds the Goods and Services Tax already credited to exporters Provides a cash bonus on the value of every Indian export Exempts textile factories from state electricity duty

From: RoSCTL: Textile Export Rebate Weighed for an Extension Open full article →