Current Affairs Free Quiz for September 24, 2026

Q1. The PM Vishwakarma Scheme recently completed three years since its launch. To provide end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople, the scheme is jointly implemented by the Ministry of MSME, the Ministry of Skill Development, and which other government body?

Q2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 5th edition of SEMICON India 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. Which global industry body partnered with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to organize this conference?

Q3. The Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) recently completed 11 years, surpassing 4.70 lakh projects for mining-affected communities. Which local non-profit trusts are responsible for implementing this scheme using funds from mining leaseholders?

Q4. The 18th edition of the annual Joint Military Exercise ‘NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2026’ commenced at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. This exercise is conducted between the Indian Army and the army of which country?

Q5. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh recently inaugurated India’s 51st state-of-the-art Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) to enhance weather forecasting and monitoring. In which state is this new radar located?

Q6. From October 1, 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has mandated Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) for domestic LPG consumers to book refills with a subsidy. If a consumer refuses BAA, what will be the consequence?

Q7. The Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy recently commenced the 13th edition of their annual bilateral maritime exercise ‘SLINEX-26’. In which Indian city was this exercise held?

Q8. Union Minister Manohar Lal led the Indian delegation at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting 2026. In which city and country was this meeting hosted?

Q9. India successfully tested its first indigenous long-range One-Way Attack (OWA) drone at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. What is the name of this drone?

Q10. PB Pay Private Limited recently started commercial operations as a Payment Aggregator after securing authorization from the RBI. PB Pay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of which well-known fintech platform?