Current Affairs Quiz 19 September 2026
7 UPSC Prelims-style questions from the day's news. Tap an option to check your answer.
Q1.According to the recent court verdict regarding the Jhiram Valley Maoist attack, the conspiracy was finalised at a meeting of which body?
EXPLANATION
The September 16 court verdict stated that the conspiracy for the Jhiram Valley attack was finalised during a meeting of the South Regional Unified Command of the CPI (Maoist) held between February 16-25, 2013.
Q2.The Election Commission's freeze on a political party's symbol, as challenged in the Supreme Court, involved allegations regarding legislators facing proceedings under which Constitutional provision?
EXPLANATION
The petition filed by Mamata Banerjee against the ECI's freeze on the Trinamool Congress symbol noted that the ECI relied on statements from rebel legislators facing disqualification under the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law).
Q3.Which helicopter model, recently handed over to Pawan Hans Limited, has been inducted into the civil aviation segment?
EXPLANATION
Four Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters were handed over to Pawan Hans Limited (PHL), marking the induction of the civil-certified Dhruv NG into the civil aviation segment.
Q4.Regarding the Jhiram Valley Maoist attack, the conspiracy was finalized at a meeting of which specific body?
EXPLANATION
According to the court verdict on September 16, the conspiracy behind the Jhiram Valley attack was finalized during a meeting of the South Regional Unified Command of the CPI (Maoist) held in February 2013.
Q5.In Odisha, appeals against the provisional notification for ward delimitation and seat reservation for urban local body polls are to be filed before which authority?
EXPLANATION
Appeals against the provisional notification for ward delimitation and seat reservation in Odisha can be filed before the Housing and Urban Development Department between October 7 and October 21, 2026.
Q6.Starting October 2, every police station in Bihar is mandated to have which facility?
EXPLANATION
To curb crimes against children and provide a dedicated space for them to discuss problems, every police station in Bihar will have a Child Help Desk starting October 2.
Q7.In the context of Nepal-India relations, which Indian Minister held discussions with the Nepal Finance Minister regarding post-flood recovery efforts?
EXPLANATION
The Nepal Finance Minister held talks with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on post-flood recovery efforts and economic ties before meeting S. Jaishankar.
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