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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 22 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 – 22 September 2026
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Q1. The 9th edition of India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 was inaugurated in New Delhi under which central theme?
Correct Answer: Climate Resilient Water Management
Organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, IIWW 2026 focused on climate-resilient water management, wastewater recycling, and decentralized watershed conservation.
Q2. The 18th edition of the bilateral joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2026' between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces commenced at which location?
Correct Answer: Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026 commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, to strengthen joint counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operational interoperability.
Q3. The 13th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise 'SLINEX-26' between the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy was conducted at which naval base facility?
Correct Answer: Visakhapatnam
SLINEX-26 was conducted off Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command to enhance operational coordination, tactical seamanship, and maritime domain awareness.
Q4. The Indian Women's Cricket Team won India's first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating which team in the final?
Correct Answer: Sri Lanka
Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final to claim India's first gold medal of the Asian Games 2026.
Q5. Which public sector shipping company announced plans to issue India's maiden 'Blue Bond' to raise funding for sustainable maritime infrastructure?
Correct Answer: Sagarmala Finance Corporation
Sagarmala Finance Corporation announced India's first blue bond issuance to raise funds for sustainable coastal shipping networks, green ports, and marine resources preservation.
Q6. Under the 'Swamitva Adhikar Abhilekh Nispadan Evam Panjiyan Yojana 2026', which state became the first in India to offer free rural property registration and title deeds?
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the month-long special drive in Indore, making Madhya Pradesh the first state to fully bear rural property registration costs and stamp duty.
Q7. The Nagaland-set film 'Angh', which won the Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026, was directed by whom?
Correct Answer: Theja Rio
Directed by Theja Rio, the Nagaland-set short film Angh secured the top Platform Prize at TIFF 2026, marking a historic Oscar-pathway milestone for Naga and Northeast cinema.
Q8. World Rhino Day is observed globally every year on 22nd September. How many living species of rhinoceroses exist in the world today?
Correct Answer: 5 species
World Rhino Day on 22nd September raises awareness for protecting the five remaining rhinoceros species: White, Black, Greater One-horned, Javan, and Sumatran rhinos.
Q9. Who took additional charge as the Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) in September 2026?
Correct Answer: Jayanti Prasad
Whole-Time Member Jayanti Prasad assumed additional charge as IBBI Chairperson following the retirement of Ravi Mital.
Q10. What is the central theme for World Rose Day 2026, observed annually on 22nd September for the welfare of cancer patients?
Correct Answer: Bring Hope and Support
World Rose Day is observed on 22nd September to honor the courage of cancer patients, centered around the 2026 campaign theme "Bring Hope and Support".
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