Practice APSC Current Affairs MCQs for 18 September 2026 on Rudra Barua, Joymoti Kunwari, Mount Khangchendzonga, India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and PMKKKY,Rudra Barua Luit Konwar, Assamese music cinema, Joymoti Kunwari play, first Assamese film Joymoti, Mount Khangchendzonga, Sikkim sacred mountain, India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, ISM 2.0, PMKKKY, District Mineral Foundation, APSC Prelims Current Affairs, Assam Current Affairs 2026.
Strengthen your APSC CCE and UPSC Current Affairs preparation with the Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 18 September 2026.
Topics Covered: Rudra Barua; Joymoti Kunwari; Mount Khangchendzonga; India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana.
Question 1 – Daily Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Rudra Barua:
- Rudra Barua was an actor, composer, lyricist, singer and musician who contributed significantly to Assamese music and cinema.
- He served in the Public Relations Department of the Government of India and established the Culture & Film Division in the 1970s.
- He was conferred the title “Luit Konwar” in recognition of his contribution to the development of music and cinema in Assam.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C — 1 and 3 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.
Rudra Barua was an actor, composer, lyricist, singer and musician who made an important contribution to Assamese music and cinema.
Statement 2 is incorrect because he served in the Public Relations Department of the Government of Assam, not the Government of India. The source also states that he established the Culture & Film Division in the 1970s.
He was conferred the title “Luit Konwar” for his contribution to Assamese music and cinema.
Key Facts for APSC: Rudra Barua → Assamese music and cinema → Government of Assam Public Relations Department → Culture & Film Division → Luit Konwar.
Question 2 – Daily Current Affairs
Who wrote the play Joymoti Kunwari, on which the first Assamese feature film Joymoti (1935) was based?
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
C. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
D. Hemchandra Barua
Correct Answer: A — Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Explanation: According to the uploaded source, the first Assamese feature film, Joymoti (1935), directed by Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, was based on Lakshminath Bezbaroa’s play Joymoti Kunwari.
Key Facts for APSC: Joymoti → 1935 → First Assamese feature film → Directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala → Based on Joymoti Kunwari.
Question 3 – Daily Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Mount Khangchendzonga:
- Mount Khangchendzonga is described as India’s highest peak and the world’s third-highest peak.
- The mountain is considered sacred by Sikkim’s indigenous people and is revered as the abode of the guardian deity Dzoe-Nga (Pho-lha).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Both statements are correct according to the source.
The material describes Khangchendzonga as India’s highest peak and the world’s third-highest peak.
It is also considered sacred by the indigenous people of Sikkim and is revered as the abode of the guardian deity Dzoe-Nga (Pho-lha).
Key Facts for APSC & UPSC: Khangchendzonga → Sikkim → World’s third-highest peak → Sacred mountain → Dzoe-Nga.
Prelims Focus: Mountain questions may test not only height and location, but also their cultural and religious significance.
Question 4 – Daily Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0):
- ISM 2.0 focuses on indigenous semiconductor manufacturing, full-stack IP development, research and skills, and supply-chain resilience.
- A budgetary provision of ₹1,000 crore for FY 2026–27 has been made to support ISM 2.0.
Which of the statements given above is incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation: Both statements are correct according to the uploaded source.
The key focus areas of ISM 2.0 include:
Indigenous semiconductor manufacturing
Full-stack IP development
Research and skill development
Supply-chain resilience
The source also states that ₹1,000 crore has been provided for FY 2026–27 to support the initiative.
Key Facts for APSC & UPSC: ISM 2.0 → Semiconductor manufacturing + IP + Research + Skills + Supply-chain resilience → ₹1,000 crore provision for FY 2026–27.
Question 5 – Daily Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY):
- PMKKKY was launched to promote welfare and development in mining-affected areas.
- The scheme is implemented by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) using funds that accrue to them under the relevant Act.
- Under the funding framework, mining leases granted on or after 12 January 2015 require a DMF contribution of 10% of royalty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three statements are correct according to the source.
PMKKKY was launched on 17 September 2015 to promote the welfare and development of mining-affected areas.
The scheme is implemented through District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) using funds accruing to them.
For mining leases granted on or after 12 January 2015, the source specifies a DMF contribution equivalent to 10% of royalty.
Key Facts for APSC & UPSC: PMKKKY → Mining-affected areas → DMFs → Launched 17 September 2015 → 10% royalty contribution for specified post-2015 leases.
Governance Link: The scheme connects mineral development with local welfare, social infrastructure and benefit-sharing in mining-affected communities.
Quick Revision – 18 September 2026: Rudra Barua was a major figure in Assamese music and cinema and was conferred the title Luit Konwar. The source associates Joymoti Kunwari with Lakshminath Bezbaroa and the first Assamese feature film Joymoti. Khangchendzonga is described as India’s highest and the world’s third-highest peak and has deep religious significance in Sikkim. ISM 2.0 focuses on indigenous semiconductor capability and supply-chain resilience. PMKKKY is implemented through District Mineral Foundations for development in mining-affected areas.
Why These Topics Matter for APSC CCE: Today’s set combines Assam culture with national science, geography and governance. Rudra Barua and Joymoti strengthen Assam-specific cultural preparation. Khangchendzonga adds geography with a cultural dimension. ISM 2.0 strengthens Science & Technology, while PMKKKY adds an important governance and mineral-sector welfare topic.
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