Which water-management innovation is associated with Sir M. Visvesvaraya and was first installed at Khadakvasla Reservoir?

Automatic weir water floodgates

Underground desalination tunnels

Which engineering theme is especially associated with Visvesvaraya's public work?

Irrigation and water management

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Daily Current Affairs — 15 September 2026

Daily Current Affairs questions covering major national and international developments reported on and around 15 September 2026.

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Question 1
Which international observance is being marked in India on 15 September 2026?
- National Engineers' Day Correct answer
- National Science Day
- National Technology Day
- National Innovation Day
Explanation: India observes National Engineers' Day on 15 September to honour Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
Question 2
National Engineers' Day in India commemorates the birth anniversary of which engineer?
- Homi J. Bhabha
- Satish Dhawan
- Vikram Sarabhai
- Sir M. Visvesvaraya Correct answer
Explanation: National Engineers' Day is observed on the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
Question 3
On what date was Sir M. Visvesvaraya born?
- 14 September 1861
- 16 September 1862
- 15 September 1861 Correct answer
- 15 September 1860
Explanation: Sir M. Visvesvaraya was born on 15 September 1861.
Question 4
In which village was Sir M. Visvesvaraya born?
- Mandya
- Muddenahalli Correct answer
- Mysuru
- Bhadravati
Explanation: Visvesvaraya was born in Muddenahalli in present-day Karnataka.
Question 5
Which civilian honour was awarded to Sir M. Visvesvaraya in 1955?
- Bharat Ratna Correct answer
- Padma Vibhushan
- Padma Bhushan
- Ramon Magsaysay Award
Explanation: Visvesvaraya received the Bharat Ratna in 1955 for his contribution to engineering and nation-building.
Question 6
When did India begin observing Engineers' Day?
- 1955
- 1975
- 1984
- 1968 Correct answer
Explanation: India began observing Engineers' Day in 1968 in honour of Visvesvaraya.
Question 7
Which major dam is closely associated with Sir M. Visvesvaraya's engineering legacy?
- Bhakra Dam
- Tehri Dam
- Krishna Raja Sagara Dam Correct answer
- Hirakud Dam
Explanation: The Krishna Raja Sagara Dam in Mysore is among the major works associated with Visvesvaraya's engineering legacy.
Question 8
Which water-management innovation is associated with Sir M. Visvesvaraya and was first installed at Khadakvasla Reservoir?
- Floating irrigation pumps
- Automatic weir water floodgates Correct answer
- Underground desalination tunnels
- Solar-powered canal gates
Explanation: His automatic water-control gate system was first installed at Khadakvasla Reservoir near Pune.
Question 9
Which city benefited from Visvesvaraya's work on a flood-protection system after major floods in 1908?
- Hyderabad Correct answer
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Ahmedabad
Explanation: Visvesvaraya helped develop flood-protection plans for Hyderabad after the major floods of 1908.
Question 10
Which position did Sir M. Visvesvaraya hold in the princely state of Mysore?
- Governor of Mysore
- Chief Justice of Mysore
- Finance Minister of Mysore
- Dewan of Mysore Correct answer
Explanation: Visvesvaraya served as the Dewan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918.
Question 11
Which period corresponds to Sir M. Visvesvaraya's tenure as Dewan of Mysore?
- 1918–1924
- 1920–1926
- 1912–1918 Correct answer
- 1905–1911
Explanation: He served as Dewan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918.
Question 12
Which engineering theme is especially associated with Visvesvaraya's public work?
- Telecommunications
- Irrigation and water management Correct answer
- Aviation and rocketry
- Nuclear physics
Explanation: His work prominently covered irrigation, water supply, flood protection and public infrastructure.