Daily Current Affairs — 22 September 2026
Daily Current Affairs · 22 September 2026
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Indian History MCQ Quiz · भारतीय इतिहास प्रश्नोत्तरी
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Polity
Tulu Accorded 2nd Official Language Status in Karnataka
The Karnataka government has granted Tulu the status of the second additional administrative language in the State.
- The government will allocate Rs 82 lakh annually for translation, training and other activities related to the use of Tulu.
- Background: The decision implements the recommendations of a committee headed by educationist M. Mohan Alva
- Constitutional Provisions: Under Article 345 of the Indian Constitution
- At the national level, the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution currently recognizes 22 languages, while Tulu remains outside it despite
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- Linguistic Lineage: Tulu is a highly prominent Dravidian language
Which of the following statements about Tulu Accorded 2nd Official Language Status in Karnataka 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
Tulu Language
The Tulu speakers, mainly in Karnataka and Kerala, have been requesting the governments to give it official language status and include it in the eighth schedule to the Constitution.
- In 2020, there was a demand to include Tulu in the new National Education Policy (NEP).
- Part XVII of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language in Articles 343 to 351.
- Article 345 of the Constitution says "the Legislature of a State may by law adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the State or Hindi as
- The languages listed under Eighth Schedule are: (1) Assamese
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- About 'Tulu' Language: Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in two coastal districts Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka
- Tulu has a rich oral literature tradition with folk-song forms like paddana, and traditional folk theatre yakshagana.
- Tulu also has an active tradition of cinema with around 5 to 7 Tulu language movies produced a year.
- Article 29 of the Constitution: It deals with the "Protection of interests of minorities"
- Yuelu Proclamation: The Yuelu Proclamation was adopted at the first international conference on language resources protection in Changsha
- It calls upon the international community, states, governments
With reference to Tulu Language, consider the following statements:
- In 2020, there was a demand to are limited to Tulu in the new National Education Policy (NEP)
- Part XVII of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language in Articles 343 to 351
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
Maharashtra Mandates Marathi Language Use
Maharashtra has mandated the use of Marathi language in all official communication across government, semi-government, local self-government bodies, and government-aided offices.
- The Marathi Language Policy, approved in 2024, recommends the use of Marathi in all public affairs.
- Marathi was designated as the official language of Maharashtra in 1960.
- In 2024, Marathi achieved the status of a classical language.
- India has 2 official Languages (Hindi and English) and 22 Scheduled Languages as per the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India
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- Part XVII of the Indian constitution deals with the official languages in Articles 343 to 351.
- Tamil Nadu: Tamil is mandatory for government communication, and passing a Class 10 Tamil exam is required for government jobs.
- Karnataka: Kannada is compulsory in government offices and business signboards, with a law mandating 60% of signboard space in Kannada.
- Jharkhand: Jharkhand mandated knowledge of regional and tribal languages for government jobs
- Article 345: Article 345 of the Constitution states that a state legislature can choose one or more languages to be used for official purposes
- It allows the President to officially recognize such languages if a substantial portion of the state's population requests it.
Which of the following statements about Maharashtra Mandates Marathi Language Use 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.
History
Importance of Regional Language
Recently, the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) emphasised that early initiation of learning a mother tongue is important for a child's creative thinking.
- Regional language is a term used to refer to a language
- Article 343(1) of the Indian Constitution states that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagiri Script.
- There was a need to change our attitudes, so that when someone asked a question in a class in a regional language, they should not feel inferior.
- Subject-Specific Improvement: Several studies in India
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- Poor grasp of English has been tied by many educationists to dropout rates at the premier engineering education institutions as well as poor
- The University Grants Commission is in talks with various regulatory bodies such as Bar Council of India for promotion of vernacular languages
- The All India Council of Technical Education too had introduced courses in regional languages in 10 colleges
- The regulatory body was aiming at preparing 1,500 books in regional languages in the next one year across different disciplines.
- Either institutes would adopt a regional language as a medium of instruction or it would serve as a learning aid
- Use of Technology: There was artificial intelligence-based technology available to enable real-time translations
With reference to Importance of Regional Language, consider the following statements:
- Regional language is a term used to refer to a language
- Article 343(2) of the Indian Constitution states that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagiri Script
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
Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
Recently, the Union Minister of Education has informed in the Lok Sabha about the various steps taken by the government to promote the Languages in Eighth Schedule.
- Eighth Schedule: About: It lists the official languages of the republic of India
- The Constitutional provisions related to the Eighth Schedule are: Article 344: Article 344(1) provides
- Article 351: It provides for the spread of the Hindi language to develop it so
- The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution consists of the following 22 languages: Assamese
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- About: Currently there are six languages that enjoy the 'Classical' status in India: Tamil (declared in 2004)
- All the Classical Languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
- The Ministry of Culture provides the guidelines regarding Classical languages
- A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.
- The literary tradition is original and not borrowed from another speech community.
- The classical language and literature being distinct from modern
Which of the following statements about Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution 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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Polity
Reorganisation of States in India
Geography
India-Pakistan Naval Collision in the North Arabian Sea
A diplomatic and maritime dispute erupted after the Pakistani offshore patrol vessel PNS Hunain collided with the Indian guided-missile destroyer INS Kolkata in the North Arabian Sea.
- INS Kolkata (India): The lead ship of India's Project 15A Kolkata-class guided-missile destroyers, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
- PNS Hunain (Pakistan): An Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) commissioned in July 2024 and built in Romania
- Key Bilateral Agreement: India alleged a violation of Article 10 of the 1991 India-Pakistan Agreement on Advance Notice of Military Exercises
- India also stated that the Pakistani vessel violated the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)
Which of the following statements about India-Pakistan Naval Collision in the North Arabian Sea 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.
History
Three Indigenous Naval Ships Commissioned
Recently, the Prime Minister commissioned three indigenously built naval ships, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, in Kolkata.
- About: The three vessels were built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, with more than 75% indigenous content
- INS Dunagiri: INS Dunagiri is a Project 17A stealth guided-missile frigate designed for blue-water operations
- The ship is equipped with systems such as autonomous underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles and multi-beam echo sounders.
- It is equipped with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous anti-submarine rocket launchers and shallow-water sonar systems.
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- This is important amid growing strategic competition in the Indian Ocean, including the expanding naval presence of China and Pakistan.
Which of the following statements about Three Indigenous Naval Ships Commissioned 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.
Defence
India Signs BrahMos Missile Deal with Vietnam
Recently, the Defence Secretary said at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
- Philippines as First Buyer: The Philippines was the first foreign buyer
- Regional Significance: Several ASEAN members, including the Philippines
- Shangri-La Dialogue: It is an important annual inter-governmental security forum held in Singapore
- About: The BrahMos missile is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia
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- Historical Milestones: BrahMos was inducted into the Navy in 2005
- Type & Versatility: It is land, air, sea, and submarine-launched, with multiple versions featuring extended ranges
- Speed: The missile travels at supersonic speeds of around Mach 2.8–3, enabling rapid engagement of targets.
Which of the following statements about India Signs BrahMos Missile Deal with Vietnam 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.
Geography
Gulf of Aden and Red Sea
India's Defence Minister hinted at a possibility of an increase in threats like maritime piracy, terrorism, and regional conflicts in the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea and the sea areas adjacent to East African countries.
- In addition, 2024 was commemorated as the 'Year of Naval Civilians' that constitute a third of the Navy's workforce.
- Gulf of Aden: About: It is an extension of the Indian Ocean
- Location: It is bounded by Somalia and the Socotra Islands to the south, Yemen to the north, the Arabian Sea to the east, and Djibouti to the west
- Red Sea: About: It is the world's northernmost tropical sea and is underlain by the Red Sea Rift, making it part of the Great Rift Valley
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- The Red Sea Rift, a divergent boundary between the African
- Bordering Countries: The Red Sea borders six countries i.e., Yemen and Saudi Arabia to the east, and Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti to the west
- The largest group of islands are the Farasan Islands in the east and the Dahlak Archipelago in the west.
Which of the following statements about Gulf of Aden and Red Sea 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 Geography MCQ Quiz · भारतीय भूगोल प्रश्नोत्तरी
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