Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12 September 2026: 15 MCQs for SSC, Banking & UPSC

Test your preparation with this original Current Affairs Quiz for 12 September 2026. The questions are built from recent developments that are useful for SSC, Banking, UPSC, Railways and other competitive examinations. Try to answer first, then check the explanations.

Daily Current Affairs MCQs

1. Where is the 18th BRICS Summit 2026 being hosted?
   A) Mumbai
   B) New Delhi
   C) Bengaluru
   D) Hyderabad

   Answer: B — New Delhi is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on 12–13 September 2026.

2. Which country holds the BRICS chairship in 2026?
   A) Brazil
   B) Russia
   C) India
   D) South Africa

   Answer: C — India holds the BRICS chairship in 2026.

3. The Bharat Innovates Exposition is being held at which venue?
   A) Bharat Mandapam
   B) Vigyan Bhawan
   C) India Habitat Centre
   D) Pragati Maidan only

   Answer: A — The exposition is being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

4. How many Indian deep-tech innovators are participating in Bharat Innovates?
   A) 27
   B) 37
   C) 47
   D) 57

   Answer: B — The Ministry of Education’s PIB release states that 37 Indian deep-tech innovators are participating.

5. What milestone has India’s National HPV Vaccination Campaign crossed?
   A) 50 lakh doses
   B) 60 lakh doses
   C) 80 lakh doses
   D) 1 crore doses

   Answer: C — India has crossed 80 lakh HPV vaccine doses.

6. The national HPV campaign primarily targets which group?
   A) Children below 5 years
   B) 14-year-old girls
   C) Pregnant women
   D) Senior citizens

   Answer: B — The campaign provides free, voluntary single-dose vaccination to 14-year-old girls.

7. Which state has reported more than 22 lakh adolescent girls vaccinated under the HPV campaign?
   A) Rajasthan
   B) Uttar Pradesh
   C) Maharashtra
   D) Kerala

   Answer: B — Uttar Pradesh has reported more than 22 lakh vaccinated adolescent girls.

8. When will the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Amendment Rules, 2026 come into force?
   A) 1 October 2026
   B) 1 December 2026
   C) 1 January 2027
   D) 1 April 2027

   Answer: C — The notified rules come into force from 1 January 2027.

9. Which issue is specifically covered in the amended e-commerce rules?
   A) Sponsored listings
   B) Railway fares
   C) Defence procurement
   D) Passport fees

   Answer: A — The amendments address areas including sponsored listings, search results, price reductions, dark patterns and seller disclosures.

10. Which body notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026?
    A) RBI
    B) SEBI
    C) Department of Consumer Affairs
    D) Ministry of Finance

    Answer: C — The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the amendment.

11. Which Indian minister called for deeper and more balanced intra-BRICS trade?
    A) Piyush Goyal
    B) S. Jaishankar
    C) Amit Shah
    D) Nirmala Sitharaman

    Answer: A — Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal made the call during BRICS-related discussions.

12. Which area is highlighted for greater BRICS cooperation?
    A) Local-currency payment mechanisms
    B) Only tourism
    C) Only sports
    D) Only education

    Answer: A — Discussions included linking payment systems and promoting trade in local currencies.

13. Which regulator’s September 2026 agenda includes commodity-derivatives position limits?
    A) IRDAI
    B) SEBI
    C) PFRDA
    D) NABARD

    Answer: B — SEBI issued a September 2026 circular on position limits and penalty provisions for commodity derivatives.

14. UPSC’s CDS (II) and NDA/NA (II) 2026 examinations are scheduled for which date?
    A) 12 September 2026
    B) 13 September 2026
    C) 14 September 2026
    D) 20 September 2026

    Answer: B — Both examinations commence on 13 September 2026.

15. What is the last date for applications for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination 2027?
    A) 15 September 2026
    B) 20 September 2026
    C) 22 September 2026
    D) 30 September 2026

    Answer: C — Applications close on 22 September 2026 at 6:00 PM.

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Sources

PIB – HPV vaccination milestone
PIB – E-Commerce Rules Amendment
PIB – Bharat Innovates
UPSC – CDS II 2026
UPSC – NDA/NA II 2026