Welcome to your QUIZ on National & International, State Current Affairs and Miscellaneous – October 9th 2026
1.
Consider the following statements regarding World Mental Health Day and related initiatives:
- The theme for World Mental Health Day 2026 is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”.
- Tele-MANAS is a 24×7 tele-mental health helpline launched in India to provide counselling and support.
- The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 primarily focuses on penalizing individuals for attempted suicide rather than protecting their rights and dignity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2.
With reference to cotton production and initiatives in India, consider the following statements:
- India is the only country cultivating all four recognized cotton species.
- World Cotton Day was initially proposed by the Cotton Four (C-4) countries: Burkina Faso, Benin, Chad, and Mali.
- Kasturi Cotton Bharat is an initiative aimed at promoting Indian cotton through traceability, certification, and branding.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC):
- It is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- The Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) promotes village industries through common facilities and technology upgradation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4.
At the 13th Conference of Parties (COP-13) on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) held in Gandhinagar, which of the following was adopted as the official mascot?
5.
Regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), consider the following statements:
- It issues orders under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat air pollution in the NCR.
- In case of a conflict, the directions of the State Pollution Control Boards prevail over those issued by the CAQM.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
6.
Consider the following statements about the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC):
- The Eastern Corridor aims to link the Gulf to Europe by rail through Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
- It was announced during the G20 New Delhi Summit in 2023.
- Jordan and Israel are non-signatories to the MoU but are part of the corridor route.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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