Current Affairs Quiz – 6 September 2026 is a practice set of 10 important multiple-choice questions based on recent national, economic, space and education-related developments. These questions are useful for SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations.
Current Affairs Quiz – 10 MCQs
1. What was India’s real GDP growth rate in the first quarter (April–June) of FY 2026–27?
A) 6.8%
B) 7.2%
C) 7.8%
D) 8.4%
2. Which organisation successfully launched the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission?
A) DRDO
B) ISRO
C) HAL
D) IN-SPACe
3. On which date was the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission launched?
A) 2 September 2026
B) 3 September 2026
C) 4 September 2026
D) 5 September 2026
4. What is the primary type of satellite carried by the GSLV-F17 mission?
A) Navigation satellite
B) Communication satellite
C) Earth observation satellite
D) Weather satellite
5. GSLV-F17 is the which flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)?
A) 17th
B) 18th
C) 19th
D) 20th
6. EOS-05 is notable because it is India’s first imaging satellite from which type of orbit?
A) Polar orbit
B) Low Earth orbit
C) Geosynchronous orbit
D) Sun-synchronous orbit
7. Which institution celebrated its centenary in September 2026?
A) Hindu College
B) Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
C) St. Stephen’s College
D) Lady Shri Ram College
8. According to the latest official GDP release, which broad sectors helped India’s economy begin FY 2026–27 on a strong note?
A) Manufacturing and services
B) Mining and forestry only
C) Agriculture and mining only
D) Construction and fishing only
9. What is the payload name of the GSLV-F17 mission?
A) EOS-04
B) EOS-05
C) EOS-06
D) NISAR
10. The GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission was launched from which space centre?
A) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
B) Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
C) U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru
D) Dr. Vikhe Patil Space Centre, Pune
Answer Key
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | C) 7.8% |
| 2 | B) ISRO |
| 3 | C) 4 September 2026 |
| 4 | C) Earth observation satellite |
| 5 | C) 19th |
| 6 | C) Geosynchronous orbit |
| 7 | B) Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) |
| 8 | A) Manufacturing and services |
| 9 | B) EOS-05 |
| 10 | B) Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota |
Quick Explanations
1. 7.8%: India recorded real GDP growth of 7.8% in Q1 of FY 2026–27.
2. ISRO: The Indian Space Research Organisation conducted the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission.
3. 4 September 2026: GSLV-F17/EOS-05 was launched on 4 September 2026 at 2:55 AM IST.
4. Earth Observation: EOS-05 is an advanced Earth observation spacecraft.
5. 19th flight: GSLV-F17 is the 19th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.
6. Geosynchronous orbit: ISRO describes EOS-05 as India’s first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
7. SRCC: Shri Ram College of Commerce marked its centenary celebrations in September 2026.
8. Manufacturing and services: Strong performance in manufacturing and services contributed to the strong start to FY 2026–27.
9. EOS-05: EOS-05 was the Earth observation payload carried by GSLV-F17.
10. Sriharikota: The mission was launched from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
Quick Revision – 10 Facts
- India’s Q1 FY2026–27 real GDP growth: 7.8%
- Mission: GSLV-F17/EOS-05
- Launch date: 4 September 2026
- Launch time: 2:55 AM IST
- Organisation: ISRO
- GSLV-F17: 19th GSLV flight
- Payload: EOS-05
- Satellite type: Earth observation
- EOS-05 significance: India’s first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit
- Launch centre: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
How to Use This Quiz
Try all 10 questions before checking the answers. For competitive exams, revise the facts you got wrong and repeat the quiz after a few days.
Score Guide:
- 9–10: Excellent preparation
- 7–8: Good, but revise the missed topics
- 5–6: Needs more current affairs revision
- 0–4: Read the explanations and attempt the quiz again
Sources: Press Information Bureau (Government of India) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).