Current Affairs Free Quiz for September 29, 2026

Q1. The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) recently completed 12 years of implementation. This rural skill development scheme mandates a minimum training and placement coverage for women. What is the required minimum percentage coverage for women under this scheme?

Q2. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal recently laid the foundation stone for India’s first port-based e-methanol production facility. Where will this Rs 2,300 crore facility be established?

Q3. The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry announced that the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on October 20, 2026. Which of the following sectors will benefit from 100% duty-free access to New Zealand?

Q4. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently mandated Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for a specific smartphone accessory, bringing it under the compulsory registration framework effective April 2027. Which product is it?

Q5. Following the restructuring of its India operations by the UK-based Prudential plc, a major private life insurance company officially changed its name in September 2026. What is the new name of the company?

Q6. In its ‘Global Economic Outlook – September 2026’ report, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings raised India’s GDP growth forecast for the Financial Year 2026–27 (FY27) to what percentage?

Q7. According to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, which Indian billionaire topped the list as the wealthiest individual/family in the country?

Q8. For the very first time, India has been selected to host the prestigious UCI Road World Championships in 2032. Which Indian city will host this global cycling event?

Q9. The Chief Minister of Assam recently laid the foundation stone for the ISRO ISTRAC Advanced Radar Research Facility (IARRF) under the NETRA program. In which district of Assam is this facility being established?

Q10. The Delhi Cabinet approved the ‘DURGA’ scheme to provide 1,300 pink electric autos (e-autos) to promote safe, clean, and inclusive last-mile transport. Who are the primary beneficiaries of this scheme?