1. The Ministry of Defence recently signed an ₹811 crore contract for the procurement of which indigenous weapon system?
2. In the context of recent climate reports, what phenomenon is being linked to the extreme weather patterns described as “Super El Niño”?
3. Which regional organization recently backed India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat in the UNSC for the 2028-29 term?
4. India is in final negotiations with which European nation to sign a major deal for the construction of advanced conventional submarines?
5. Which Indian state has recently implemented a dedicated ‘Semiconductor Policy 2024-2026’ to attract global chipmakers?
6. The ‘Mukhya Mantri Ladli Behna Yojana’, which recently saw a budgetary increase, is a flagship scheme of which state?
7. The recent “CEC Row” mentioned in national news pertains to which specific issue?
8. India is currently fast-tracking Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with which economic entity to boost textile and machinery exports?
9. What is the updated GDP growth forecast for India for FY2026-27 as per the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
10. Which international financial institution recently highlighted India’s resilience amidst global headwinds in its September 2026 update?
11. Which country is host to the 2026 Asian Games (XX Asiad) currently undergoing preparations for its September-October schedule?
12. Who recently became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Diamond League Final 2026?
13. Managing Editor Amish Devgan has stepped down from News18 India to join which media network?
14. Who was recently conferred with the ‘Lata Mangeshkar Award’ for 2026 for contributions to Indian music?
15. September 24, 2026, marks the observation of “World Maritime Day”. What is the primary focus of this day?