Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 19, 2026

1. Under Article 108 of the Constitution, a Joint Sitting of Parliament may be called to resolve a deadlock between the two Houses on an ordinary bill.
2. It is not applicable to Money Bills or Constitutional Amendment Bills. Hence, option (c) is correct.

1. The Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) is a new investment product framework introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
2. It seeks to provide an investment option between Mutual Funds and Portfolio Management Services, with a minimum investment threshold of ₹10 lakh. Hence, option (b) is correct.

Silicon is the most widely used semiconductor material because its electrical properties can be precisely controlled for use in integrated circuits, transistors and electronic devices. Hence, option (a) is correct.

1. The Kishau Multipurpose Project is a proposed storage project on the Tons River, a major tributary of the Yamuna.
2. It is being developed for purposes including irrigation, drinking water supply and power generation. Hence, option (b) is correct.

1. Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, Karnataka, is part of the Nilgiri Landscape in the Western Ghats, an important habitat for tigers and Asian elephants.
2. Other protected areas that are also part of the Nilgiri Landscape include Bandipur (Karnataka), Mudumalai (Tamil Nadu) and Wayanad (Kerala) Tiger Reserves.

Hence, option (a) is correct.