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Current affairs quiz · 28 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 28 September 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.

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News · GOBARdhan Scheme and Bioenergy Sector Expansion

Consider the following statements regarding the GOBARdhan initiative:1.The GOBARdhan scheme is implemented under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II.2.Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) produced under these projects has a methane content of less than 50%.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · GOBARdhan Scheme and Bioenergy Sector Expansion

With reference to the terminology associated with the bioenergy sector, which of the following best describes 'Bio-slurry'?
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News · Credit Deposit Ratio and Bank Liquidity Dynamics

In the context of monetary economics and banking dynamics, consider the following statements:1.Loans create deposits, establishing a dual relationship between banking liquidity and credit.2.An elevated Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio automatically indicates severe systemic funding vulnerability in all cases according to recent RBI findings.
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News · Credit Deposit Ratio and Bank Liquidity Dynamics

Which of the following Basel III metrics requires commercial banks to maintain a stable funding profile in relation to their off-balance-sheet assets and activities?
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News · State Drought Declaration Framework and SDRF Guidelines

Consider the following statements regarding the drought management framework in India:1.Drought is explicitly named and classified as a primary disaster under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.2.Official drought declarations and scientific criteria are specified under standard guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Agriculture.
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News · State Drought Declaration Framework and SDRF Guidelines

What is the primary function of the 'Annevari System' in the context of agricultural administration in India?
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News · Electoral Roll Revisions and ECI Constitutional Mandate

Which of the following constitutional provisions vests the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India?
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News · Foreign Contribution Regulation Act and Proposed Amendments

Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA):1.The statute is administered and regulated by the Ministry of Finance.2.Designated foreign contribution accounts are mandated to be opened in designated branches of the State Bank of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Foreign Contribution Regulation Act and Proposed Amendments

What is the primary objective of FATF Recommendation 8, as noted in the context of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act?
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News · Section 8 1 j of RTI Act and Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Under the RTI Act framework, what does the Second Schedule primarily list?
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PIB · National Digital Tourism Stack Dekho Apna Desh 2.0

Consider the following statements about recent initiatives launched on World Tourism Day:1.The National Digital Tourism Stack leverages Digital Public Infrastructure principles for travel management.2.The Dekho Apna Desh 2.0 campaign prioritizes pushing visitors exclusively toward heavily congested traditional tourist hubs.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · National Digital Tourism Stack Dekho Apna Desh 2.0

Which ministry launched the National Digital Tourism Stack and the Dekho Apna Desh Campaign 2.0?
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PIB · Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB Governance

Consider the following statements regarding the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB):1.The bank is headquartered in Beijing and officially began its operations in 2016.2.India holds the largest voting share in the AIIB, surpassing China.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB Governance

What does the term 'Board of Governors' signify in the context of multilateral development banks like the AIIB?
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