1. Who received the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026?
[A] Hansraj Ahir
[B] Kishor Makwana
[C] G. Kishan Reddy
[D] Sukanta Majumdar
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Correct Answer: B [Kishor Makwana]
Notes:
Kishor Makwana, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), received the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026. The award recognised his dedicated service to the NCSC and contribution to social justice. It was presented during the 16th Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
2. Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and which country?
[A] Egypt
[B] Indonesia
[C] Vietnam
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: D [Malaysia ]
Notes:
INS Mysore arrived at Lumut, Malaysia, on 9 September 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana. The exercise is a bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy. It includes harbour and sea-based professional engagements, including cross-deck visits and operational interactions. Sporting engagements are also part of the exercise to strengthen mutual understanding between naval personnel. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, professional exchanges and maritime cooperation between India and Malaysia.
3. Which Sikkim-made film has been selected for the Nepal Indigenous Film Festival 2026?
[A] Numahangma
[B] Yakthung
[C] Vajra
[D] Himalaya
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Correct Answer: A [Numahangma]
Notes:
Sikkim-made feature film ‘Numahangma’ has been selected for the 2nd Nepal Indigenous Film Festival (NIFF) 2026. The festival is scheduled to be held in London, United Kingdom, on 27 September 2026. The 90-minute film is directed by Niyara Subba and produced by H.M. Subba. The film is based on the real-life journey and experiences of H.M. Subba. It portrays a woman’s struggles, family responsibilities, perseverance and journey towards success.
4. What is the theme of the Global Dryland Congress 2026?
[A] Sustainable Agriculture for All
[B] Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South-South Cooperation
[C] Climate-Smart Farming for the Future
[D] Food Security through Global Cooperation
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Correct Answer: B [Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South-South Cooperation]
Notes:
The Global Dryland Congress 2026 is being held in New Delhi from 10–12 September 2026. It is jointly organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). The theme is “Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South-South Cooperation.” The Congress marks 50 years of the ICAR–ICRISAT partnership. More than 800 scientists, policymakers, farmers and development partners are participating. Drylands cover about 45% of the world’s land surface and support the livelihoods of over 2 billion people.
5. Bakhira Lake, that was recently seen in news, is located in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Haryana
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh ]
Notes:
Bakhira Lake in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, provides a 25,000-year record of Indian Summer Monsoon variability. The study was conducted by researchers from Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Researchers used environmental magnetic properties of lake sediments to reconstruct past monsoon activity. Bakhira Lake is part of the Ghaghara–Rapti alluvial system and is a perennial oxbow/floodplain wetland. It was designated a Ramsar Site in 2022. The study covers the Last Glacial Maximum, Bølling–Allerød, Younger Dryas and Holocene Climatic Optimum.
