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What major international sporting event officially opens in Japan on 19 September 2026?

A. Asian Games B. Commonwealth Games C. Olympics D. Asian Winter Games

Explanation: The 20th Asian Games officially open in Japan on 19 September 2026.

Where are the 2026 Asian Games being held?

A. Tokyo B. Osaka C. Aichi-Nagoya D. Kyoto

Explanation: The 2026 Asian Games are being hosted by Aichi-Nagoya in Japan.

Which country is hosting the 2026 Asian Games?

A. China B. South Korea C. Japan D. Thailand

Explanation: Japan is hosting the 2026 Asian Games.

What is the official edition number of the 2026 Asian Games?

A. 18th B. 19th C. 20th D. 21st

Explanation: Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is the 20th Asian Games.

How many sports are included in the 2026 Asian Games?

A. 35 B. 40 C. 43 D. 48

Explanation: The 2026 Asian Games feature 43 sports.

Approximately how many athletes are participating in the 2026 Asian Games?

A. 5,000 B. 8,000 C. 11,000 D. 15,000

Explanation: More than 11,000 athletes are expected to compete.

How many gold medals are scheduled to be awarded at the 2026 Asian Games?

A. 269 B. 319 C. 369 D. 419

Explanation: A total of 369 gold medals are scheduled across the 43 sports.

Which city is hosting the main opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games?

A. Tokyo B. Nagoya C. Kyoto D. Sapporo

Explanation: The opening ceremony is being held in Nagoya.

Who is India's female flag-bearer at the 2026 Asian Games opening ceremony?

A. Manu Bhaker B. Smriti Mandhana C. PV Sindhu D. Mirabai Chanu

Explanation: Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker is India's female flag-bearer.

Who replaced Tajinderpal Singh Toor as India's male flag-bearer at the 2026 Asian Games opening ceremony?

A. Neeraj Chopra B. Pawan Sehrawat C. Harmanpreet Singh D. Bajrang Punia

Explanation: Kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat replaced Tajinderpal Singh Toor as the male flag-bearer.

Why was Pawan Sehrawat named as India's replacement male flag-bearer?

A. Injury B. Visa problem C. Official ceremonial kit issue D. Match conflict

Explanation: Toor's ceremonial kit did not reach Japan in time, leading to the change.

Which sport does Pawan Sehrawat represent?

A. Wrestling B. Kabaddi C. Boxing D. Hockey

Explanation: Pawan Sehrawat is an Indian kabaddi player.

Which sport does Tajinderpal Singh Toor represent?

A. Javelin throw B. Shot put C. Discus throw D. Hammer throw

Explanation: Tajinderpal Singh Toor is a shot-put athlete.

Which Indian athlete remains the female flag-bearer despite the last-minute change to the male flag-bearer?

A. Manu Bhaker B. Vinesh Phogat C. Lovlina Borgohain D. PV Sindhu

Explanation: Manu Bhaker remains India's female flag-bearer.

Which Indian athlete competed in teqball at the beginning of the 2026 Asian Games?

A. Quimcy D'Souza B. Manu Bhaker C. Hima Das D. Dutee Chand

Explanation: Quimcy D'Souza represents India in teqball.

What is the name of the Indian teqball player competing at the 2026 Asian Games?

A. Quimcy D'Souza B. Quimcy Rodrigues C. Quincy D'Souza D. Kimcy D'Souza

Explanation: Quimcy D'Souza is India's representative in teqball.

Which modern sport is making its Asian Games debut in Aichi-Nagoya 2026?

A. Teqball B. Cricket C. Hockey D. Boxing

Explanation: Teqball is among the newer sports featured at the 2026 Asian Games.

Which sport is being introduced at the 2026 Asian Games alongside other newer disciplines?

A. Virtual Taekwondo B. Baseball C. Polo D. Rugby

Explanation: Virtual Taekwondo is among the newer disciplines featured at the Games.

Which organisation governs the Asian Games?

A. IOC B. OCA C. FIFA D. BWF

Explanation: The Olympic Council of Asia, or OCA, governs the Asian Games.

What does OCA stand for?

A. Olympic Committee of Asia B. Olympic Council of Asia C. Organisation of Continental Athletes D. Olympic Confederation of Asia

Explanation: OCA stands for Olympic Council of Asia.

Which Indian organisation oversees India's participation in the Asian Games?

A. BCCI B. IOA C. AIFF D. SAI

Explanation: The Indian Olympic Association oversees India's participation in the Asian Games.

What does IOA stand for?

A. Indian Olympic Association B. Indian Overseas Athletes C. International Olympic Association D. Indian Organising Authority

Explanation: IOA stands for Indian Olympic Association.

Which Indian men's cricket team is participating in the 2026 Asian Games?

A. India A B. India senior men's team C. India U-19 D. India U-23

Explanation: India's senior men's cricket team is participating in the Asian Games.

Against which team is India's men's cricket team scheduled to play in the Asian Games on 22 September?

A. Japan B. China C. Nepal D. Sri Lanka

Explanation: India is scheduled to face Japan on 22 September.

Which country is hosting the 2026 Asian Games for the third time?

A. China B. Japan C. South Korea D. Thailand

Explanation: Japan is hosting the Asian Games for the third time.

What is the host region for the 2026 Asian Games?

A. Kansai B. Kanto C. Aichi-Nagoya D. Hokkaido

Explanation: The Games are being held in the Aichi-Nagoya region.

Which Indian government initiative recently increased the EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month?

A. EPF Scheme B. PM-SYM C. Atal Pension Yojana D. PM-KISAN

Explanation: The EPF coverage wage ceiling was increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000.

What is the new EPFO wage ceiling approved in September 2026?

A. ₹15,000 B. ₹20,000 C. ₹25,000 D. ₹30,000

Explanation: The wage ceiling was increased to ₹25,000 per month.

What was the previous EPFO wage ceiling before the September 2026 revision?

A. ₹10,000 B. ₹12,000 C. ₹15,000 D. ₹20,000

Explanation: The previous ceiling was ₹15,000 per month.

Which organisation administers the Employees' Provident Fund?

A. RBI B. EPFO C. SEBI D. PFRDA

Explanation: EPFO administers the Employees' Provident Fund system.

What does EPFO stand for?

A. Employees' Pension Fund Organisation B. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation C. Employment Provident Finance Office D. Employees' Public Fund Organisation

Explanation: EPFO stands for Employees' Provident Fund Organisation.

After how many years was the EPFO wage ceiling revised in September 2026?

A. 5 years B. 8 years C. 10 years D. 12 years

Explanation: The ceiling was revised after a gap of 12 years.

Which major technology event was held in New Delhi in September 2026?

A. India Mobile Congress B. SEMICON India 2026 C. Aero India D. Raisina Dialogue

Explanation: SEMICON India 2026 was held in New Delhi.

What sector is the main focus of SEMICON India 2026?

A. Agriculture B. Semiconductors C. Banking D. Pharmaceuticals

Explanation: SEMICON India focuses on India's semiconductor ecosystem.

How many companies from around the world participated in SEMICON India 2026?

A. 200+ B. 400+ C. 600+ D. 1,000+

Explanation: More than 600 companies participated.

From how many countries did companies participate in SEMICON India 2026?

A. 25 B. 35 C. 52 D. 75

Explanation: Companies from 52 countries participated.

Which US semiconductor equipment company announced a $5 billion investment in India?

A. Intel B. Applied Materials C. AMD D. Qualcomm

Explanation: Applied Materials announced plans to invest $5 billion in India over the next decade.

What is the purpose of Applied Materials' planned investment in India?

A. Tourism B. Semiconductor ecosystem and R&D expansion C. Agriculture D. Banking

Explanation: The investment is aimed at expanding semiconductor-related research, supply chains and workforce capabilities.

Which semiconductor initiative is known as the second phase of India's semiconductor programme?

A. Chip India 1.0 B. Semicon 2.0 C. India Chip Mission 2 D. Silicon India 2.0

Explanation: Semicon 2.0 is the second phase of India's semiconductor initiative.

How much investment proposals were reported under Semicon 2.0?

A. $2–3 billion B. $5–6 billion C. $11–12 billion D. $20–25 billion

Explanation: Investment proposals worth around $11–12 billion were reported under Semicon 2.0.

Which Union Minister highlighted India's growing semiconductor capabilities at SEMICON India 2026?

A. Piyush Goyal B. Ashwini Vaishnaw C. Rajnath Singh D. Dharmendra Pradhan

Explanation: Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India's semiconductor progress.

Which countries are among the destinations for India-made and India-designed chips?

A. Japan, Germany, Switzerland and China B. USA, UK, Canada and France C. Brazil, Russia, Japan and Korea D. Australia, UAE, France and Italy

Explanation: India-made and India-designed chips are being exported to countries including Japan, Germany, Switzerland and China.

Which semiconductor equipment company announced plans to invest around ₹10,000 crore in India?

A. Lam Research B. Nvidia C. TSMC D. Micron

Explanation: Lam Research announced plans for around ₹10,000 crore of investment in India.

Which Indian state announced an 870-acre Odisha Silicon Valley project?

A. Gujarat B. Karnataka C. Odisha D. Telangana

Explanation: Odisha announced an 870-acre Silicon Valley project near Cuttack.

Where is the proposed Odisha Silicon Valley project located?

A. Cuttack B. Rourkela C. Puri D. Sambalpur

Explanation: The project is planned at Naraj near Cuttack.

Which river is located near the proposed Odisha Silicon Valley site?

A. Ganga B. Yamuna C. Mahanadi D. Godavari

Explanation: The proposed site at Naraj is near the Mahanadi River.

Which Indian company recently handed over indigenous Tejas trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force?

A. HAL B. BEL C. DRDO D. BDL

Explanation: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited handed over Tejas trainer aircraft to the IAF.

What does HAL stand for?

A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited B. Heavy Aircraft Logistics C. Hindustan Aviation Laboratory D. High Altitude Limited

Explanation: HAL stands for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

How many LCA Tejas trainer aircraft were handed over to the Indian Air Force?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Explanation: Two LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainer aircraft were handed over.

Which basic trainer aircraft was also handed over to the Indian Air Force by HAL?

A. HTT-40 B. HJT-16 C. Kiran Mk II D. Dornier 228

Explanation: HAL handed over HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the IAF.

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