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Daily PIB quiz · 19 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 19 September 2026 daily PIB summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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PIB · India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

Consider the following statements regarding the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM):1.ISM 2.0 was announced by the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT at SEMICON India.2.The mission is implemented directly by the Ministry of Finance through commercial banking consortia.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

What do ATMP and OSAT units refer to in the semiconductor industry?
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PIB · Combined Operational Review and Evaluation CORE Programme

Consider the following statements regarding the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS):1.HQ IDS was established following the recommendations of the Kargil Review Committee and Group of Ministers.2.HQ IDS functions exclusively under the administrative control of the Ministry of Rural Development.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Combined Operational Review and Evaluation CORE Programme

Which of the following best defines 'Cognitive Warfare' as highlighted in defense reviews like CORE 2026?
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