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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 17 September 2026
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This StudyAgora Daily Current Affairs Quiz is designed for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly the Preliminary Examination.
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UPSC Daily Quiz Answer Key – 17 September 2026
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Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 5th edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in which city?
Correct Answer: New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, organized under the theme "Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem" to boost semiconductor manufacturing.
Q2. The Union Cabinet approved raising the statutory wage ceiling for mandatory EPF coverage from ₹15,000 per month to what amount?
Correct Answer: ₹25,000 per month
The Union Cabinet approved expanding mandatory Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) coverage by revising the wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
Q3. The Union Cabinet approved the PM E-DRIVE scheme to accelerate EV adoption with a total financial outlay of what amount?
Correct Answer: ₹10,900 crore
The Cabinet approved the PM-Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore over two years.
Q4. The Union Ministry of Environment launched the Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard on which occasion?
Correct Answer: World Ozone Day
MoEFCC launched the Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard on World Ozone Day to track voluntary climate commitments and national climate mission progress.
Q5. The 10th World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF 2026) was held for the first time in South Asia in which city?
Correct Answer: Gandhinagar
WCEF 2026 was organized at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, under the theme "Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity."
Q6. India’s cheetah population reached 52 according to a four-year review. How many cheetahs are currently housed at Kuno National Park?
Correct Answer: 49
Official four-year review reports confirmed 52 cheetahs in India, with 49 residing in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, and 3 in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
Q7. Which state/UT topped the India Electric Mobility Index 2025 rankings?
Correct Answer: Delhi
Delhi secured the top spot in the India Electric Mobility Index owing to its progressive EV policy, high registration rates, and dense charging infrastructure network.
Q8. DGFT exempted small exports from the mandatory Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) requirement up to what Free on Board (FOB) value?
Correct Answer: ₹3 lakh
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) exempted small-value exports up to ₹3 lakh FOB value from RCMC mandates to reduce compliance burdens for MSMEs.
Q9. Which veteran actor was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024?
Correct Answer: Anant Nag
Acclaimed veteran actor Anant Nag was selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in recognition of his exceptional career and contributions to Indian cinema.
Q10. What is the theme for World Patient Safety Day 2026, observed annually on 17th September by the WHO?
Correct Answer: Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety
World Patient Safety Day 2026 was observed under the theme "Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety" with the slogan "Get it right, make it safe!"
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