Daily Current Affairs 30 September 2026

Q1 What is the total renewable energy evacuation capacity targeted by the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme?

• A100 gigawatts
• B135 gigawattsCorrect
• C150 gigawatts
• D200 gigawatts

Explanation The scheme aims to enable evacuation of up to 135 gigawatts of renewable energy across States and Union Territories.

Q2 What is the estimated investment approved by the Union Cabinet for the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme?

• A₹1.5 lakh crore
• B₹1.86 lakh croreCorrect
• C₹2 lakh crore
• D₹2.5 lakh crore

Explanation The Union Cabinet approved an investment of ₹1.86 lakh crore for the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme.

Q3 Which system will the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme strengthen to support renewable energy evacuation?

• AInter-State Transmission System
• BIntra-State Transmission SystemCorrect
• CNational Grid
• DDistribution Network

Explanation The scheme aims to strengthen India's Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) to enable renewable energy evacuation.

Q1 What is the revised Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat for the 2027-28 rabi season?

• ARs 2,610 per quintalCorrect
• BRs 2,585 per quintal
• CRs 2,700 per quintal
• DRs 2,500 per quintal

Explanation The MSP for wheat has been raised by Rs 25 to Rs 2,610 per quintal for the 2027-28 rabi season.

Q2 How much total payout has the government estimated for procuring six rabi crops in 2027-28?

• ARs 90,962 croreCorrect
• BRs 85,000 crore
• CRs 1,00,000 crore
• DRs 75,000 crore

Explanation The government estimates a payout of Rs 90,962 crore for procuring 324 lakh tonnes of six rabi crops.

Q3 How many tonnes of rabi crops does the government plan to procure in 2027-28?

• A324 lakh tonnesCorrect
• B300 lakh tonnes
• C350 lakh tonnes
• D280 lakh tonnes

Explanation The government plans to procure 324 lakh tonnes of six rabi crops in 2027-28.

Q1 What is the new Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat for the 2027-28 marketing season?

• A₹2,585 per quintal
• B₹2,610 per quintalCorrect
• C₹7,215 per quintal
• D₹675 per quintal

Explanation The MSP for wheat has been increased to ₹2,610 per quintal for the 2027-28 season.

Q2 Which Rabi crop saw the highest increase in MSP for the 2027-28 season?

• AWheat
• BSafflowerCorrect
• CBarley
• DGram

Explanation Safflower's MSP was increased by ₹675 per quintal to ₹7,215, the highest increase among Rabi crops.

Q3 By what percentage did the MSP for safflower increase for the 2027-28 season?

• A1%
• B5%
• C10.3%Correct
• D25%

Explanation The MSP for safflower increased by 10.3% over the previous year.

Q1 What is the foodgrain production target set by India for the 2026-27 crop year?

• A373.93 million tonnesCorrect
• B400 million tonnes
• C350 million tonnes
• D380 million tonnes

Explanation India has set the foodgrain production target at 373.93 million tonnes for the 2026-27 crop year.

Q2 Which weather condition is cited as a reason for lowering India's foodgrain production target for 2026-27?

• AEl NiñoCorrect
• BLa Niña
• CMonsoon surplus
• DCyclone activity

Explanation El Niño conditions are mentioned as a key factor leading to the lowered foodgrain production target.

Q3 Which key crops are expected to show a decline in production according to the 2026-27 target?

• ARice and maizeCorrect
• BWheat and barley
• CSugarcane and cotton
• DPulses and oilseeds

Explanation Rice and maize are the key crops expected to show a decline in production for 2026-27.

Q1 What significant economic indicator did India unveil on September 29, 2026?

• AFourth trial Index of Services ProductionCorrect
• BMonthly Industrial Production Index
• CQuarterly GDP Growth Rate
• DAnnual Consumer Price Index

Explanation India unveiled the fourth trial Index of Services Production (ISP) on September 29, 2026, as a monthly measure of activity in the services sector.

Q2 How many sub-sectors recorded positive growth in the Index of Services Production for July 2026?

• A10
• B17Correct
• C19
• D8

Explanation The index showed that 17 out of 19 sub-sectors recorded positive growth in July 2026.

Q3 Which two sub-sectors showed contraction in July 2026 according to the Index of Services Production?

• AAir transport and Repair servicesCorrect
• BAir transport and Financial services
• CRepair services and IT services
• DFinancial services and IT services

Explanation Air transport declined by 8.4% and repair services contracted by 5% in July 2026.

Q1 What is the total admitted creditor claim amount in Subhash Chandra's insolvency case?

• A₹22,006.57 croreCorrect
• B₹6.25 crore
• C₹15,000 crore
• D₹30,000 crore

Explanation The admitted creditor claims amount to ₹22,006.57 crore as per the insolvency case details.

Q2 What action did the NCLAT take regarding Subhash Chandra's plea?

• AIssued notice to creditors and set next hearing for October 29-30Correct
• BDismissed the plea outright
• CApproved the asset alienation immediately
• DTransferred the case to the Supreme Court

Explanation NCLAT issued notice to creditors on Subhash Chandra's plea and scheduled the next hearing for October 29-30.

Q3 What did the NCLAT bench grant Subhash Chandra in the insolvency proceedings?

• AOne week's time to file a rejoinder to creditors' replyCorrect
• BImmediate release from asset restraint
• CPermission to repay the full creditor amount
• DExtension of insolvency proceedings by six months

Explanation The NCLAT bench granted Subhash Chandra one week's time to file a rejoinder to the creditors' reply.

Q1 What did Shaktikanta Das emphasize regarding India's economy?

• AIndia must reduce dependence on energy importsCorrect
• BIndia should increase energy imports
• CIndia's economy is weak and needs support
• DIndia should focus only on agriculture reforms

Explanation Shaktikanta Das emphasized the need for India to reduce its dependence on energy imports despite the economy being strong.

Q2 According to Shaktikanta Das, what can serve as lessons for the global south?

• AThree specific areas of reform still playing outCorrect
• BIndia's agricultural policies
• CIndia's foreign trade agreements
• DIndia's education reforms

Explanation Das highlighted three specific areas of reform that are still evolving and can be lessons for the global south.

Q1 What is the main issue potentially hindering India's trade talks with the US during Piyush Goyal's visit?

• AIndia's import of Russian crude oilCorrect
• BDisagreements over agricultural exports
• CTariff disputes on electronic goods
• DVisa restrictions for Indian professionals

Explanation India's import of Russian crude oil has emerged as a potential hurdle in the trade talks between India and the US during Piyush Goyal's visit.

Q2 What is the objective of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to the US as mentioned in the report?

• ATo finalize an interim trade deal between India and the USCorrect
• BTo discuss defense cooperation agreements
• CTo attend a climate change summit
• DTo promote Indian tourism in the US

Explanation Piyush Goyal's visit aims to finalize an interim trade deal between India and the United States.

Q1 According to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, what would a concluded trade agreement between India and the US contribute to?

• ABetter bilateral tiesCorrect
• BImmediate economic growth
• CReduction in tariffs on all goods
• DRapid progress in negotiations

Explanation Jaishankar stated that a trade agreement, if concluded, would contribute to better bilateral ties.

Q2 Who is set to hold talks regarding the India-US trade agreement as mentioned in the report?

• ANarendra Modi
• BS Jaishankar
• CPiyush GoyalCorrect
• DRajnath Singh

Explanation Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is set to hold talks on the trade agreement.

Q3 What did S Jaishankar say about the expectations of rapid progress in the India-US trade negotiations?

• AThey have been met successfully
• BThey have been tested against a complex ground realityCorrect
• CThey were not considered important
• DThey were ignored by both sides

Explanation Jaishankar noted that expectations of rapid progress had been tested against a more complex ground reality.

Q1 What is the primary purpose of Piyush Goyal's US visit starting September 29?

• ATo participate in the G20 meeting and discuss India-US trade tiesCorrect
• BTo attend a United Nations summit
• CTo sign a defense cooperation agreement
• DTo inaugurate an Indian cultural festival

Explanation Piyush Goyal's visit aims to strengthen India-US trade relations and includes participation in the G20 meeting.

Q2 Which Indian minister is scheduled to visit the US for trade talks and the G20 meeting?

• ANarendra Modi
• BPiyush GoyalCorrect
• CNirmala Sitharaman
• DRajnath Singh

Explanation Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is the official visiting the US for these discussions.

Q3 What ongoing agreement is a key focus during Piyush Goyal's discussions in the US?

• AIndia-US Bilateral Trade AgreementCorrect
• BIndia-US Defense Pact
• CIndia-US Climate Accord
• DIndia-US Space Cooperation Agreement

Explanation The Bilateral Trade Agreement between India and the US is a major agenda item during the visit.

Q1 What is the approved budget for the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) project in Delhi?

• A₹1,790 croreCorrect
• B₹1,500 crore
• C₹2,000 crore
• D₹1,200 crore

Explanation The Cabinet approved a budget of ₹1,790 crore for the ITMS project in Delhi.

Q2 How many traffic corridors will the Delhi ITMS project cover?

• A42Correct
• B24
• C50
• D30

Explanation The ITMS project will cover 42 traffic corridors in Delhi.

Q3 What is the duration planned for the implementation of the ITMS project in Delhi?

• A24 monthsCorrect
• B12 months
• C36 months
• D18 months

Explanation The ITMS project will be implemented over 24 months in three phases.

Q1 How many silver medals did India win at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?

• AFour
• BSixCorrect
• CEight
• DTen

Explanation India won six silver medals at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Q2 Which Indian participant received the Best of Nation award at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?

• ASmriti NambiarCorrect
• BRavi Kumar
• CAnita Desai
• DSunil Mehta

Explanation Baker Smriti Nambiar earned the Best of Nation award at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Q3 What profession is Smriti Nambiar associated with, who won at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?

• ACarpentry
• BBakingCorrect
• CGraphic Design
• DAutomobile Technology

Explanation Smriti Nambiar is a baker who won a silver medal and the Best of Nation award.

Q1 What measure has the Supreme Court proposed to improve recovery of unpaid traffic fines?

• AAdding unpaid traffic fines to electricity billsCorrect
• BIncreasing the amount of e-challans
• CImposing jail terms for defaulters
• DSuspending driving licenses immediately

Explanation The Supreme Court proposed adding unpaid traffic fines to electricity bills to improve recovery.

Q2 Approximately how much is the total amount of unpaid traffic fines mentioned by the Supreme Court?

• A₹10,000 crore
• B₹15,000 crore
• C₹20,000 croreCorrect
• D₹25,000 crore

Explanation The Supreme Court stated that about ₹20,000 crore in traffic fines remain unpaid.

Q1 What is the primary demand of the India bloc's Odisha bandh announced for October 8, 2026?

• ARepeal of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026Correct
• BImplementation of a new mining policy
• CResignation of the Odisha Chief Minister
• DIncrease in mining royalties

Explanation The India bloc demanded the repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 as the primary cause for the bandh.

Q2 Who is the other key demand of the India bloc besides the repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act during the Odisha bandh?

• AResignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh KumarCorrect
• BAppointment of a new Chief Minister
• CReduction in mining taxes
• DWithdrawal of police forces from Odisha

Explanation The India bloc demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with the repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act.

Q3 Where did clashes between protesters and police occur leading to the Odisha bandh announcement?

• ANear the Chief Minister’s residenceCorrect
• BAt the Odisha Legislative Assembly
• COutside the Odisha High Court
• DAt the mining sites in Odisha

Explanation Protesters clashed with police near the Chief Minister’s residence, which was a significant event preceding the bandh announcement.

Q1 Where did thousands of sugarcane farmers stage a protest demanding remunerative prices and MSP revision?

• AKittur Chennamma Circle in HubballiCorrect
• BRajiv Chowk in Delhi
• CMG Road in Bengaluru
• DCharminar in Hyderabad

Explanation The protest took place at Kittur Chennamma Circle in Hubballi as stated in the source.

Q2 Which Union Minister appealed to sugarcane farmers leading to talks in Delhi?

• APralhad JoshiCorrect
• BNarendra Singh Tomar
• CPiyush Goyal
• DRajnath Singh

Explanation Union Minister Pralhad Joshi appealed to the farmers, resulting in agreement for talks.

Q3 Which local MLAs intervened to help resolve the sugarcane farmers' protest?

• ATenginakai and PatilCorrect
• BKumar and Reddy
• CSharma and Gupta
• DSingh and Verma

Explanation The source mentions intervention by MLAs Tenginakai and Patil.

Q1 How many individuals were arrested by the NIA for links with a Bangladesh terror outfit?

• A10
• B13Correct
• C15
• D20

Explanation The NIA arrested 13 individuals for their links with a Bangladesh terror outfit.

Q2 Among those arrested by the NIA, how many were from Manipur?

• ATwo
• BThreeCorrect
• CFour
• DFive

Explanation Three individuals arrested by the NIA were from Manipur.

Q3 What specific incident were two of the Manipur arrestees involved in?

• ARobbery of a bank
• BAmbushing the Chief Minister’s convoyCorrect
• CSmuggling arms
• DAssault on police personnel

Explanation Two of the Manipur arrestees were involved in ambushing the Chief Minister’s convoy.

Q1 Which event did India win a gold medal in at the Asian Games 2026?

• AWomen's 4x400m relayCorrect
• BMen's 100m sprint
• CWomen's individual trap shooting
• DMen's 4x100m relay

Explanation India won the gold medal in the women's 4x400m relay at the Asian Games 2026.

Q2 How many gold medals had India won overall at the Asian Games 2026 after the women's 4x400m relay victory?

• ASixCorrect
• BFour
• CTen
• DThree

Explanation The women's 4x400m relay gold was India's sixth gold medal overall at the Asian Games 2026.

Q1 Who became the youngest ever Woman Grandmaster (WGM) in chess at the age of 11?

• ABodhana SivanandanCorrect
• BHarika Dronavalli
• CKoneru Humpy
• DTania Sachdev

Explanation Bodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old British Indian schoolgirl, became the youngest ever Woman Grandmaster in chess.

Q2 What title did Bodhana Sivanandan achieve at the age of 11?

• AInternational Master
• BWoman GrandmasterCorrect
• CGrandmaster
• DFIDE Master

Explanation Bodhana Sivanandan earned the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title at the age of 11.

Q3 Where is Bodhana Sivanandan, the youngest Woman Grandmaster, based?

• AChennai
• BNew Delhi
• CLondonCorrect
• DMumbai

Explanation Bodhana Sivanandan is a London-based British Indian schoolgirl.

Q1 What new payment requirement has the US introduced for certain new H-1B visa overseas hires?

• A$50,000
• B$75,000
• C$100,000Correct
• D$150,000

Explanation The US has introduced a $100,000 payment requirement for certain new overseas hires under the H-1B visa program.

Q2 Which of the following is NOT a new measure introduced by the US in tightening H-1B visa rules?

• AAdditional employer fees
• BLayoff scrutiny
• CMandatory language proficiency testCorrect
• DTougher enforcement

Explanation The new measures include additional employer fees, layoff scrutiny, and tougher enforcement, but there is no mention of a mandatory language proficiency test.

Q3 Who are primarily affected by the new US H-1B visa rules?

• AIndian technology workers and their employersCorrect
• BEuropean business travelers
• CUS domestic workers
• DInternational students

Explanation The new H-1B visa rules create hurdles specifically for Indian technology workers and their employers.

Q1 During whose visit to India was the UNICORN naval radar technology transfer pact signed?

• APrime Minister Sanae TakaichiCorrect
• BPrime Minister Shinzo Abe
• CPrime Minister Narendra Modi
• DPrime Minister Yoshihide Suga

Explanation The pact was signed during Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India in July 2026.

Q2 What has Japan requested India to do regarding the UNICORN naval radar agreement?

• AFast-track the internal processCorrect
• BCancel the agreement
• CExpand the agreement to other technologies
• DDelay the implementation

Explanation Japan has called on India to fast-track its internal procedures related to the UNICORN naval radar technology transfer agreement.

Q1 What significant event is associated with the launch of the IndiaAI Centre of Excellence?

• AAnnouncement of CAIK’s first cohort of 15 start-upsCorrect
• BInauguration of a new AI research university
• CLaunch of a national AI policy
• DSigning of an international AI collaboration agreement

Explanation The launch includes the announcement of CAIK’s first cohort of 15 start-ups as a major milestone.

Q2 Which ministry is responsible for launching the IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence?

• AMinistry of Electronics and Information TechnologyCorrect
• BMinistry of Science and Technology
• CMinistry of Education
• DMinistry of Commerce and Industry

Explanation The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is launching the IndiaAI Centre of Excellence.