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🗓 September 18, 2026 – Current Affairs One-Liners
🍎 APEDA signed an MoU with InD Events Dubai to strengthen India’s global food trade and return as Official Partner Country at Gulfood 2027.
APEDA ने वैश्विक खाद्य व्यापार मजबूत करने और Gulfood 2027 में लगातार दूसरी बार Official Partner Country बनने के लिए InD Events Dubai के साथ MoU किया।
🏛 Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to visit Telangana on September 17.
उपराष्ट्रपति सी. पी. राधाकृष्णन 17 सितंबर को तेलंगाना का दौरा करेंगे।
🧾 CBIC marked 10 years of India’s Authorised Economic Operator Programme, with 5,967 entities certified so far.
CBIC ने भारत के Authorised Economic Operator Programme के 10 वर्ष पूरे होने पर अब तक 5,967 प्रमाणित संस्थाओं के साथ उपलब्धियां दर्ज कीं।
🚿 Swachh Seva Aankalan was launched as a Gram Panchayat-level digital framework to assess rural sanitation services.
ग्रामीण स्वच्छता सेवाओं के आकलन के लिए ग्राम पंचायत स्तर पर डिजिटल ‘Swachh Seva Aankalan’ शुरू किया गया।
🎬 The government reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification with 18 members for three years.
सरकार ने Central Board of Film Certification का 18 सदस्यों के साथ तीन वर्ष के लिए पुनर्गठन किया।
🌾 India made its first soil-carbon payments, with over ₹2.9 crore set to reach 2,500+ farmers in Punjab and Haryana.
भारत में पहली बार मृदा-कार्बन भुगतान शुरू हुआ, जिसके तहत पंजाब और हरियाणा के 2,500+ किसानों को ₹2.9 करोड़ से अधिक दिए जाएंगे।
🌳 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the ‘Bharat Vann’ green initiative at Lodhi Colony Park in Delhi.
वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने दिल्ली के Lodhi Colony Park में ‘Bharat Vann’ हरित पहल शुरू की।
🏦 RBI cancelled the licences of five NBFCs, while eight others surrendered their registration certificates.
RBI ने पांच NBFCs के लाइसेंस रद्द किए, जबकि आठ अन्य NBFCs ने अपने पंजीकरण प्रमाणपत्र सरेंडर किए।
🌍 World Bank mobilised a record $112 billion in private capital for developing economies in FY26.
World Bank ने FY26 में विकासशील अर्थव्यवस्थाओं के लिए रिकॉर्ड $112 बिलियन निजी पूंजी जुटाई।
👩🏫 The Education Ministry launched a six-month Certificate Bridge Course in Primary Teacher Education for eligible B.Ed. teachers.
शिक्षा मंत्रालय ने पात्र B.Ed. शिक्षकों के लिए छह महीने का Primary Teacher Education Certificate Bridge Course शुरू किया।
💍 BIS increased gold hallmarking charges from ₹45 to ₹75 per article, while silver charges remain ₹35.
BIS ने सोने की हॉलमार्किंग फीस ₹45 से बढ़ाकर ₹75 प्रति आभूषण कर दी, जबकि चांदी की फीस ₹35 बनी रही।
📈 Moody’s raised India’s FY27 growth forecast from 6% to 7%.
Moody’s ने भारत की FY27 आर्थिक वृद्धि का अनुमान 6% से बढ़ाकर 7% कर दिया।
🐆 India’s cheetah population rose to 52, including 32 cheetahs born in the country.
भारत में चीतों की संख्या बढ़कर 52 हो गई, जिनमें 32 चीते देश में जन्मे हैं।
💹 GIFT City climbed nine places to 37th in the Global Financial Centres Index 40.
GIFT City ने Global Financial Centres Index 40 में नौ स्थान की छलांग लगाकर 37वां स्थान हासिल किया।
🌐 India’s total trade reached $506.9 billion in Q1 FY27, registering 15.5% year-on-year growth.
Q1 FY27 में भारत का कुल व्यापार 15.5% की वार्षिक वृद्धि के साथ $506.9 बिलियन पहुंच गया।
🏅 Sethuraman Panchanathan became the first Indian American to receive the 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award.
सेतुरमन पंचनाथन 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award पाने वाले पहले Indian American बने।
🎓 Nobel laureate Michael Kremer was appointed World Bank Group Chief Economist, effective October 1, 2026.
नोबेल पुरस्कार विजेता Michael Kremer को 1 अक्टूबर 2026 से World Bank Group का Chief Economist नियुक्त किया गया।
⚡️ Delhi topped NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index 2025 with 84 points, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Delhi ने 84 अंकों के साथ NITI Aayog के India Electric Mobility Index 2025 में शीर्ष स्थान हासिल किया, उसके बाद Maharashtra और Karnataka रहे।
🏏 Tavengwa Mukuhlani was appointed ICC Deputy Chairperson until November 2027, becoming the first Zimbabwean in the role.
Tavengwa Mukuhlani को नवंबर 2027 तक ICC Deputy Chairperson नियुक्त किया गया और वे इस पद पर पहुंचने वाले पहले Zimbabwean बने।
🍎 APEDA signed an MoU with InD Events Dubai to strengthen India’s global food trade and return as Official Partner Country at Gulfood 2027.
APEDA ने वैश्विक खाद्य व्यापार मजबूत करने और Gulfood 2027 में लगातार दूसरी बार Official Partner Country बनने के लिए InD Events Dubai के साथ MoU किया।
🏛 Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to visit Telangana on September 17.
उपराष्ट्रपति सी. पी. राधाकृष्णन 17 सितंबर को तेलंगाना का दौरा करेंगे।
🧾 CBIC marked 10 years of India’s Authorised Economic Operator Programme, with 5,967 entities certified so far.
CBIC ने भारत के Authorised Economic Operator Programme के 10 वर्ष पूरे होने पर अब तक 5,967 प्रमाणित संस्थाओं के साथ उपलब्धियां दर्ज कीं।
🚿 Swachh Seva Aankalan was launched as a Gram Panchayat-level digital framework to assess rural sanitation services.
ग्रामीण स्वच्छता सेवाओं के आकलन के लिए ग्राम पंचायत स्तर पर डिजिटल ‘Swachh Seva Aankalan’ शुरू किया गया।
🎬 The government reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification with 18 members for three years.
सरकार ने Central Board of Film Certification का 18 सदस्यों के साथ तीन वर्ष के लिए पुनर्गठन किया।
🌾 India made its first soil-carbon payments, with over ₹2.9 crore set to reach 2,500+ farmers in Punjab and Haryana.
भारत में पहली बार मृदा-कार्बन भुगतान शुरू हुआ, जिसके तहत पंजाब और हरियाणा के 2,500+ किसानों को ₹2.9 करोड़ से अधिक दिए जाएंगे।
🌳 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the ‘Bharat Vann’ green initiative at Lodhi Colony Park in Delhi.
वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने दिल्ली के Lodhi Colony Park में ‘Bharat Vann’ हरित पहल शुरू की।
🏦 RBI cancelled the licences of five NBFCs, while eight others surrendered their registration certificates.
RBI ने पांच NBFCs के लाइसेंस रद्द किए, जबकि आठ अन्य NBFCs ने अपने पंजीकरण प्रमाणपत्र सरेंडर किए।
🌍 World Bank mobilised a record $112 billion in private capital for developing economies in FY26.
World Bank ने FY26 में विकासशील अर्थव्यवस्थाओं के लिए रिकॉर्ड $112 बिलियन निजी पूंजी जुटाई।
👩🏫 The Education Ministry launched a six-month Certificate Bridge Course in Primary Teacher Education for eligible B.Ed. teachers.
शिक्षा मंत्रालय ने पात्र B.Ed. शिक्षकों के लिए छह महीने का Primary Teacher Education Certificate Bridge Course शुरू किया।
💍 BIS increased gold hallmarking charges from ₹45 to ₹75 per article, while silver charges remain ₹35.
BIS ने सोने की हॉलमार्किंग फीस ₹45 से बढ़ाकर ₹75 प्रति आभूषण कर दी, जबकि चांदी की फीस ₹35 बनी रही।
📈 Moody’s raised India’s FY27 growth forecast from 6% to 7%.
Moody’s ने भारत की FY27 आर्थिक वृद्धि का अनुमान 6% से बढ़ाकर 7% कर दिया।
🐆 India’s cheetah population rose to 52, including 32 cheetahs born in the country.
भारत में चीतों की संख्या बढ़कर 52 हो गई, जिनमें 32 चीते देश में जन्मे हैं।
💹 GIFT City climbed nine places to 37th in the Global Financial Centres Index 40.
GIFT City ने Global Financial Centres Index 40 में नौ स्थान की छलांग लगाकर 37वां स्थान हासिल किया।
🌐 India’s total trade reached $506.9 billion in Q1 FY27, registering 15.5% year-on-year growth.
Q1 FY27 में भारत का कुल व्यापार 15.5% की वार्षिक वृद्धि के साथ $506.9 बिलियन पहुंच गया।
🏅 Sethuraman Panchanathan became the first Indian American to receive the 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award.
सेतुरमन पंचनाथन 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award पाने वाले पहले Indian American बने।
🎓 Nobel laureate Michael Kremer was appointed World Bank Group Chief Economist, effective October 1, 2026.
नोबेल पुरस्कार विजेता Michael Kremer को 1 अक्टूबर 2026 से World Bank Group का Chief Economist नियुक्त किया गया।
⚡️ Delhi topped NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index 2025 with 84 points, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Delhi ने 84 अंकों के साथ NITI Aayog के India Electric Mobility Index 2025 में शीर्ष स्थान हासिल किया, उसके बाद Maharashtra और Karnataka रहे।
🏏 Tavengwa Mukuhlani was appointed ICC Deputy Chairperson until November 2027, becoming the first Zimbabwean in the role.
Tavengwa Mukuhlani को नवंबर 2027 तक ICC Deputy Chairperson नियुक्त किया गया और वे इस पद पर पहुंचने वाले पहले Zimbabwean बने।
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New Delhi
42%
Mumbai
39%
Hyderabad
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Chennai
What does 'Principle of Indemnity' in insurance state?
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4%
Insured gets profit from loss
84%
Insured is restored to the same financial position as before the loss
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Policy applies only to life insurance
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Utmost Good Faith
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Insurable Interest
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What is the maximum limit of FDI allowed in the Insurance sector in India under the automatic route?
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46%
0.51
25%
0.74
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Where is the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
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76%
Manila (Mandaluyong), Philippines
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Tokyo, Japan
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Singapore
Where is the headquarters of New Development Bank (NDB), formerly BRICS Development Bank?
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6%
Moscow, Russia
69%
Shanghai, China
13%
Brasilia, Brazil
12%
Johannesburg, South Africa
Special Drawing Rights (SDR) are issued by which international financial organization?
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7%
World Bank
67%
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
21%
Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
4%
WTO
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Which currency was most recently added to the IMF's SDR basket?
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16%
Japanese Yen
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Chinese Renminbi (Yuan)
16%
British Pound
6%
Euro
Where is the headquarters of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)?
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35%
Geneva, Switzerland
46%
Basel, Switzerland
14%
Vienna, Austria
6%
Zurich, Switzerland
What is the term used for the interest rate at which banks lend to each other in the London interbank market?
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16%
MIBOR
61%
LIBOR
12%
SOFR
12%
EURIBOR
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Rs 50,000