🔥 26 September 2025 – Top Current Affairs MCQs | Daily GK for Competitive Exams | #183

📰 Snapshot – 26 September 2025

From the news sources available, here are some notable developments for today:

1. MiG-21 Jets to Be Retired: After decades of service, India’s iconic MiG-21 fighter jets will be officially retired today. Their final fly-past marks the end of an era in the Indian Air Force. The Times of India

2. Cleanliness Drive in Chandigarh: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched a “Swachhata Hi Seva – Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath Shramdaan” campaign in Chandigarh, involving voluntary cleaning, cloth bag distribution, and public pledges to reduce single-use plastics. The Times of India

3. RBI: Commitment to FX Global Code & Unclaimed Deposits Drive: The Reserve Bank of India reaffirmed its commitment to the FX Global Code of conduct for foreign exchange markets, and has asked banks to intensify efforts to return unclaimed deposits during a three-month drive from October to December 2025. Guidely+1

4. Cabinet Approvals & Infrastructure Projects: The Union Cabinet approved a “Capacity Building & Human Resource Development” scheme (outlay ~₹2,277 crore) for research, and cleared major infrastructure projects in Bihar—like a 4-lane NH-139W and doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya rail section. AffairsCloud

5. Jio Payments Bank’s ‘Savings Pro’: Jio Payments Bank launched “Savings Pro,” a facility that automatically invests surplus balances over a threshold into overnight mutual funds, aiming to boost returns for account holders. Guidely

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📝 MCQs – 26 September 2025

1. What major aircraft retirement is happening on 26 September 2025?
   A) Sukhoi fighters
   B) MiG-21 jets
   C) Mirage 2000 jets
   D) Jaguar aircraft
   Answer: B) MiG-21 jets
   Explanation: India is retiring its iconic MiG-21 jets after years of distinguished service. The Times of India

2. Which campaign was launched in Chandigarh to mark Deendayal Upadhyay’s birth anniversary?
   A) Swachhata Hi Seva – Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath
   B) Har Ghar Swachh
   C) Plastic Free India
   D) Green India Mission
   Answer: A) Swachhata Hi Seva – Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath
   Explanation: Union Minister Khattar initiated this volunteer cleaning drive with public participation. The Times of India

3. What did the RBI reaffirm its commitment to on 26 September?
   A) Basel III norms
   B) FX Global Code
   C) Gold Reserve Policy
   D) Cryptocurrency regulation
   Answer: B) FX Global Code
   Explanation: RBI renewed its Statement of Commitment to the global standards governing FX markets. Guidely+1

4. What is the timeline for the banks’ drive to clear unclaimed deposits?
   A) July–September 2025
   B) August–October 2025
   C) October–December 2025
   D) November 2025 – January 2026
   Answer: C) October–December 2025
   Explanation: RBI has directed banks to intensify returning unclaimed deposits during these three months. Guidely

5. Which newly approved infrastructure project in Bihar involves converting to four lanes?
   A) NH-27
   B) NH-139W
   C) NH-30
   D) NH-19
   Answer: B) NH-139W
   Explanation: Cabinet approved the four-lane upgrade of NH-139W. AffairsCloud

6. Which rail section in Bihar is planned to be doubled by the government’s approval?
   A) Patna–Gaya
   B) Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya
   C) Bhagalpur–Munger
   D) Siwan–Chapra
   Answer: B) Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya
   Explanation: The doubling of this rail section has been approved. AffairsCloud

7. What is the key feature of Jio Payments Bank’s “Savings Pro”?
   A) Lock-in period for deposits
   B) Automatic investment of surplus over a threshold into overnight funds
   C) Fixed interest rate bank account
   D) Only for corporate customers
   Answer: B) Automatic investment of surplus over a threshold into overnight funds
   Explanation: Balances above a set threshold are auto-invested in overnight mutual funds. Guidely

8. Which scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet with ~₹2,277 crore outlay?
   A) Universal Basic Income
   B) Capacity Building & Human Resource Development (CB&HRD)
   C) National Food Security Scheme
   D) Digital India Expansion
   Answer: B) Capacity Building & Human Resource Development (CB&HRD)
   Explanation: This scheme aims to support research and human resource development for STEMM fields. AffairsCloud

9. Which of these is false regarding the events on 26 September 2025?
   A) MiG-21 jets will be retired
   B) RBI committed to FX Global Code
   C) Banks will stop returning unclaimed deposits
   D) Cabinet approved infrastructure in Bihar
   Answer: C) Banks will stop returning unclaimed deposits
   Explanation: Actually, RBI is directing banks to intensify efforts to return unclaimed deposits.

10. What is the strategic goal behind the Jio Payments Bank’s “Savings Pro”?
    A) Encourage customers to maintain zero balance
    B) Help idle funds generate higher returns
    C) Lock up customer funds for long term
    D) Penalize low-balance accounts
    Answer: B) Help idle funds generate higher returns
    

    Explanation: The scheme is designed to push surplus funds into better-yielding overnight mutual funds automatically.