Daily Current Affairs — 23 September 2026
Daily Current Affairs · 23 September 2026
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Indian Geography MCQ Quiz · भारतीय भूगोल प्रश्नोत्तरी
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Polity
SC Mandates Strict Safeguards for Arrest and Re-arrest
The Supreme Court, in Jaskaran Jeet Singh Deol v.
- Constitutional Mandate: Article 22(1) of the Indian Constitution guarantees
- Statutory Provisions: Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
- Release from Illegal Detention, Not Bail: The Court clarified
- Mandatory Written Grounds: Expanding on the Pankaj Bansal v
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- Stringent Re-arrest Procedure: Investigating agencies cannot unilaterally re-arrest an individual released on these grounds
Which of the following statements about SC Mandates Strict Safeguards for Arrest and Re-arrest is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Polity
SC to Refer Grounds of Arrest Issue to Larger Bench
The Supreme Court of India indicated that it might refer the legal question of whether investigating agencies are mandatorily required to provide the 'grounds of arrest' in writing to an accused, to a larger Bench.
- The issue arose after the Meghalaya High Court granted bail due to an incorrect BNS provision in the arrest memo
- Conflicting Judgements on Written 'Grounds of Arrest': Pankaj Bansal vs Union of India (2023): The Supreme Court ruled
- Prabir Purkayastha Case (2024): The Court extended this protection to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 stating
- The Bench held that as long as the grounds are effectively communicated orally, the arrest is not necessarily vitiated.
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- Section 47 of the BNSS, 2023 further mandates the immediate communication of the full particulars of the offence to a person arrested without a
With reference to SC to Refer Grounds of Arrest Issue to Larger Bench, consider the following statements:
- The issue arose after the Meghalaya Supreme Court granted bail due to an incorrect BNS provision in the arrest memo
- Conflicting Judgements on Written 'Grounds of Arrest': Pankaj Bansal vs Union of India (2023): The Supreme Court ruled
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source.
Not quite. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source. The green option is the correct one.
Polity
Right to Privacy
The Supreme Court rejects WhatsApp-Meta pleas against Competition Commission of India (CCI) probe into privacy policy of 2021.
- Both WhatsApp and Meta have argued that the anti-trust watchdog cannot investigate the privacy policy as it has been kept in abeyance until the
- The CCI is an independent authority to consider any violation of the provisions of the Competition Act of 2002
- The information that WhatsApp automatically collects and will be sharing with Facebook includes the mobile phone number
- The principle of Data Localisation, which aims to put curbs on the transfer of personal data outside the country, may come in conflict
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- The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, on December 11, 2019.
- Commonly referred to as the "Privacy Bill", it intended to protect individual rights by regulating the collection, movement
- Generally understood that privacy is synonymous with the right to be let alone.
- The Supreme Court described privacy and its importance in the landmark decision of K.S. Puttaswamy v
- The right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21
- Restrictions (as stated in the Judgement): The right may be restricted only by state action that passes each of the three tests: First
Which of the following statements about Right to Privacy is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Economy
Rising Antifungal Resistance
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hosted the 10th Annual Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW) to highlight the growing threat of.
- Fungi: These are eukaryotic, heterotrophic organisms that include yeasts, moulds and mushrooms
- The studies suggest that global warming puts selective pressure on fungi, allowing heat-tolerant variants to survive the human body's 37C temperature.
- Gene Duplication: Fungi fight azole drugs by making extra copies of the Erg11 gene
- Genetic Mutation: Mutations in the Fks1 gene allow pathogens to survive high doses of echinocandin drugs like caspofungin.
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- Over 90% of Indian C. auris isolates are resistant to azoles, and 30% are resistant to polyenes.
Which of the following statements about Rising Antifungal Resistance is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Economy
Penicillin G and PLI Scheme
India will start manufacturing the common antibiotic Penicillin G in 2024, three decades after India's last plant shut down.
- Penicillin G is the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in manufacturing several common antibiotics.
- APIs, also called bulk drugs, are significant ingredients in the manufacture of drugs
- During the 1990s, at least five companies were engaged in the production of Penicillin G within the country
- For Example, India initially sold Paracetamol at approximately Rs 800 per kilogram, but the entry of Chinese competitors slashed prices to nearly Rs
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- Previously, there was little urgency to revive Penicillin manufacturing domestically, as cheaper alternatives were readily available in the global
- There has been a significant decrease in API imports following the implementation of the PLI scheme
- These drugs, which involve fermentation in their production process, are considered more challenging to manufacture.
- Additionally, chemically synthesised drugs are eligible for a 10% incentive over six years on eligible sales.
- About: The PLI scheme was conceived to scale up domestic manufacturing capability
- Launched in March 2020, the scheme initially targeted three industries: Mobile and allied Component Manufacturing
Which of the following statements about Penicillin G and PLI Scheme is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
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History
First-Ever List of Fungal Infections
Recently, The World Health Organisation released the first-ever list of fungal infections (Priority Pathogens) that can be a threat to public health.
- About FPPL: Fungal priority pathogens list (FPPL) includes 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to human health.
- The list takes precedence from the bacterial priority pathogens list
- It aims to focus and drive further research and policy interventions to strengthen the global response to fungal infections and antifungal resistance.
- The classification is based on the pathogen's public health impact or emerging antifungal resistance risk
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- High Priority Group: It includes a number of other fungi from the Candida family as well as others such as Mucorales
- Medium Priority Group: It includes a number of other fungi, including Coccidioides spp and Cryptococcus gattii.
- Concerns: Fungal pathogens are a major threat to public health and are becoming increasingly common
- Most fungal pathogens lack rapid and sensitive diagnostics and those that exist are not widely available or affordable globally.
- Emerging evidence indicates that the incidence and geographic range of fungal diseases are both expanding worldwide due to global warming
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, the reported incidence of invasive fungal infections increased significantly among hospitalized patients.
Which of the following statements about First-Ever List of Fungal Infections is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Environment
World Circular Economy Forum 2026
Recently, the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, under the theme "Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity".
- About: WCEF is a global platform that brings together governments
- Programme Structure: WCEF 2026 focused on four key tracks — people
- Circular Economy: A circular economy is a sustainable model of production and consumption that focuses on reducing waste
Which of the following statements about World Circular Economy Forum 2026 is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Environment
Environmental Protection Charge
According to a CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) report submitted to the National Green Tribunal.
- As much as 80% of the EPC and EC collected by the Central Pollution Control Board remains unspent.
- The EPC is a fund used by the Central Board of Pollution Control (CPCB) to provide scientific inputs for improving air quality in Delhi NCR
- The EPC is received as per an order of the Supreme Court (M.C
- The CPCB also receives 25% of the environmental compensation collected by state pollution control boards
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- The EC is a tool aimed at protecting the environment and mitigating the damage caused by pollution
- These penalties are intended to recover the costs associated with the environmental damage and to deter future violations.
- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), is a statutory organisation, was constituted in 1974 under the Water (Prevention
- CPCB was also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
- It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests
- Foundation: The NGT was established in October, 2010, under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010
Which of the following statements about Environmental Protection Charge is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Environment
Lifestyle for the Environment(LiFE) Movement
Recently, the Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy launched the Agni Tattva – Energy.
- The Panchmahabhoot comprises of Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jal), Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu) and Aether/ Space (Aakash).
- It would provide a platform to deliberate upon the learning and experiences of subject experts and specialists
- Further, it will cover several important topics focusing on health, transport, consumption and production, security, environment, and spirituality.
- About: The idea of LiFE was introduced by India during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in 2021
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- It seeks to leverage the strength of social networks to influence social norms surrounding climate.
- The Mission plans to create and nurture a global network of individuals, namely 'Pro-Planet People' (P3)
- Through the P3 community, the Mission seeks to create an ecosystem that will reinforce
- Increase in Forest Cover: India's forest cover is increasing and so is the population of lions, tigers, leopards, elephants and rhinos
- India's commitment to reach 40% of installed electric capacity from non-fossil fuel-based sources has been achieved, 9 years ahead of schedule.
- The target of 10% ethanol blending in petrol has been achieved 5 months ahead of the November 2022 target.
Which of the following statements about Lifestyle for the Environment(LiFE) Movement is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Economy
Circular Economy in Mobility
NITI Aayog launched three thematic reports on Enhancing Circular Economy in End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs).
- NITI Aayog's reports highlight that rapid urbanisation
- Adopting a strong circular economy framework—through infrastructure expansion
- Rapid urbanisation and rising vehicle ownership, including the surge in electric vehicles, are accelerating the generation of ageing vehicles in India
- The number of End-of-Life Vehicles is projected to rise from 23 million in 2025 to 50 million by 2030
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- Growth in vehicle ownership and EV adoption is driving higher tyre consumption, leading to a sharp increase in End-of-Life Tyres (ELTs).
- The tyre recycling ecosystem remains fragmented, with poor traceability, lack of standards, and dominance of informal recyclers.
- High-value recycling pathways such as recovered Carbon Black (rCB) and tyre retreading remain underutilised due to weak standards and market mandates
- Digitalisation and the clean energy transition are rapidly increasing E-waste and Lithium-ion battery waste in India
- Demand for Lithium-ion batteries is projected to grow from 29 GWh in 2025 to 248 GWh by 2035, driven by EV adoption and energy storage needs.
- About: The Circular Economy refers to an economic model whose objective is to produce goods and services in a sustainable way
Which of the following statements about Circular Economy in Mobility is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Indian Economy MCQ Quiz · भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था प्रश्नोत्तरी
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