Test your preparation with this 16 September 2026 Current Affairs Quiz. The 25 original questions cover SSC Selection Post Phase XIV, ISRO recruitment, UP Super TET 2026, the World Circular Economy Forum, RBI liquidity management, Engineers’ Day and core exam-preparation concepts. Attempt the questions first, then use the answer key and explanations to identify exactly what needs revision.
25 Current Affairs MCQs
- The SSC Selection Post Phase XIV/2026 Computer-Based Examination is scheduled from:
A. 10–20 September
B. 16–26 September
C. 20–30 September
D. 1–10 October - What mode is used for the SSC Selection Post Phase XIV examination?
A. OMR only
B. Interview only
C. Computer-Based Examination
D. Descriptive written test only - According to the SSC Phase XIV notice, vacancy figures are:
A. Always final
B. Tentative
C. Confidential
D. Restricted to one department - What must successful SSC Selection Post CBE candidates do for later scrutiny?
A. Submit a fresh application
B. Upload relevant documents
C. Change their region
D. Retake OTR - ISRO Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026 was dated:
A. 17 August 2026
B. 27 August 2026
C. 1 September 2026
D. 10 September 2026 - The last date for online submission in the above ISRO recruitment is:
A. 15 September 2026
B. 16 September 2026
C. 20 September 2026
D. 30 September 2026 - The ISRO application portal is scheduled to close at:
A. 5 PM
B. 8 PM
C. 10 PM
D. 11:55 PM - Which subjects’ previous-year papers are linked on the ISRO recruitment page?
A. Computer Science, Electronics and Mechanical
B. Law, Medicine and Commerce
C. Civil only
D. Mathematics only - How many Assistant Teacher vacancies are covered by UP Super TET 2026?
A. 10,405
B. 11,508
C. 12,405
D. 15,012 - How many urban primary Assistant Teacher posts are included?
A. 897
B. 10,508
C. 11,508
D. 12,405 - UP Super TET 2026 online applications begin on:
A. 15 September
B. 16 September
C. 18 September
D. 1 October - The fee-payment deadline for UP Super TET 2026 is:
A. 30 September
B. 10 October
C. 15 October
D. 19 October - The UP Super TET 2026 correction deadline is:
A. 15 October
B. 19 October
C. 30 October
D. 3 November - The written UP Super TET 2026 examination is scheduled for:
A. 3–4 November
B. 3–4 December
C. 15–16 December
D. 20–21 December - How many questions are in the UP Super TET 2026 written exam?
A. 100
B. 120
C. 150
D. 180 - What is the total mark value of the UP Super TET written test?
A. 240
B. 300
C. 360
D. 400 - What is the negative marking reported for an incorrect or multiple response?
A. −0.25
B. −0.50
C. −1
D. −2 - Where is WCEF2026 being held?
A. Jaipur
B. Ahmedabad
C. Gandhinagar
D. New Delhi - WCEF2026 runs from:
A. 10–12 September
B. 15–18 September
C. 16–20 September
D. 20–24 September - What is the theme of WCEF2026?
A. Green Growth for All
B. Circular economy: Transition for people and prosperity
C. Zero Waste India
D. Resource Security First - Which venue hosts the WCEF2026 main programme?
A. Mahatma Mandir
B. Pragati Maidan
C. Vigyan Bhavan
D. Bharat Mandapam - The RBI announced open-market sales of government bonds totalling:
A. ₹500 billion
B. ₹750 billion
C. ₹1 trillion
D. ₹2 trillion - When the RBI sells government securities through OMO, system liquidity generally:
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains permanently unchanged
D. Becomes foreign currency - India observes Engineers’ Day on:
A. 14 September
B. 15 September
C. 16 September
D. 17 September - Engineers’ Day in India commemorates:
A. Homi J. Bhabha
B. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C. Sir M. Visvesvaraya
D. Satish Dhawan
Answer Key
| Q | Ans | Q | Ans | Q | Ans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 10 | C | 19 | B |
| 2 | C | 11 | B | 20 | B |
| 3 | B | 12 | C | 21 | A |
| 4 | B | 13 | B | 22 | C |
| 5 | B | 14 | B | 23 | B |
| 6 | B | 15 | B | 24 | B |
| 7 | D | 16 | C | 25 | C |
| 8 | A | 17 | C | ||
| 9 | C | 18 | C |
Explanations
1–4: SSC Selection Post Phase XIV is a computer-based examination scheduled for 16–26 September 2026. The Commission states that vacancies are tentative and that qualified candidates must upload relevant documents for scrutiny.
5–8: ISRO’s current Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ recruitment carries Advertisement No. ISRO:ICRB:03(EMC):2026, dated 27 August 2026, with online submission closing on 16 September at 11:55 PM. Previous-year papers for Computer Science, Electronics and Mechanical are listed on the official recruitment page.
9–17: UP Super TET 2026 covers 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts, including 11,508 urban primary posts and 897 attached-primary posts. Applications start on 16 September, fee payment closes on 15 October, correction closes on 19 October, and the written test is scheduled for 3–4 December. The reported pattern is 120 questions, 360 marks, two hours, +3/−1.
18–22: WCEF2026 is the tenth World Circular Economy Forum, held in Gandhinagar from 15–18 September 2026 at Mahatma Mandir. Its theme is “Circular economy: Transition for people and prosperity”.
23–24: RBI has planned ₹1 trillion of government-security sales to absorb surplus rupee liquidity. An OMO sale normally withdraws liquidity from the banking system.
25: Engineers’ Day is observed in India on 15 September to commemorate Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
Self-Assessment
21–25: Your current-affairs revision is well organised.
16–20: Good base; revise the questions you missed.
11–15: Revisit the linked topic articles and try again.
0–10: Start with the factual tables, then retake the quiz.
Related Study Resources
For deeper revision, continue with the related 16 September 2026 Current Affairs, Government Jobs 16 September 2026, RBI OMO Liquidity Management Notes and the UP Super TET 2026 guide.
Source Note
Questions are original Daily GK Update practice content. Time-sensitive recruitment and policy information should be verified against the latest official notices before applications or examination-day decisions.
Last updated: 16 September 2026.
