Current Affairs Quiz - September 2026
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1. Which Indian squash player won the men’s squash singles title at the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026?
[A] Abhay Singh
[B] Saurav Ghosal
[C] Mahesh Mangaonkar
[D] Henry Leung
Correct Answer: A [Abhay Singh]
Notes: India’s squash player Abhay Singh won the men’s singles title at the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026 in Seremban, Malaysia. The top-seeded Indian defeated Hong Kong’s Henry Leung 3–2 in the final of the PSA Challenger Tour 15 event. The victory marked Abhay Singh’s 13th PSA Tour title and his second title of 2026, following his Indian Open victory in Mumbai. Ranked World No. 24, Abhay is currently India’s highest-ranked men’s squash player.
2. Who became the first shooter from Sikkim to win a medal at the 13th North East Zone Shooting Championship 2026?
[A] Anu Chettri
[B] Laxuman Adhikari
[C] Tshering Yangden Bhutia
[D] Sushil Rai
Correct Answer: B [Laxuman Adhikari]
Notes: The 13th North East Zone Shooting Championship 2026 was held in Guwahati, Assam. Laxuman Adhikari of Sikkim won a historic bronze medal in the Master Men’s 10m Air Pistol Individual category. It was the first-ever medal won by a shooter representing Sikkim at the North East Zonal level. Anu Chettri and Tshering Yangden Bhutia, both from Sikkim, qualified for the 69th National Shooting Championship 2026. Anu Chettri qualified in the 10m Air Pistol event, while Tshering Yangden Bhutia qualified in the 10m Air Rifle event. A total of 11 shooters from Sikkim participated in the zonal championship.
3. What is the theme of the 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027?
[A] Gujarat: Gateway to Global Growth
[B] Viksit Gujarat – Shaping Global Future
[C] Gujarat: Growth and Innovation
[D] Viksit Bharat – Global Gujarat
Correct Answer: B [Viksit Gujarat – Shaping Global Future]
Notes: The 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 will be held from 10–12 January 2027 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The theme of the summit is “Viksit Gujarat – Shaping Global Future.” The summit aims to position Gujarat not merely as an investment destination, but as a growth engine for India. Gujarat is promoting sectors such as green hydrogen, green energy, semiconductors, technology and innovation through sector-specific policies. The summit will also provide impetus to sectors identified under ‘Saptdhara’ (seven streams of development), including agriculture and food processing.
4. Where was the “SAMAVESH UTSAV” organised to promote the inclusion and empowerment of DNT communities?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chandigarh
[C] Mumbai
[D] Hyderabad
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi ]
Notes: The Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC) organised “SAMAVESH UTSAV” at Bhim Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The event focused on inclusion, empowerment and progress of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic (DNT) communities. Around 700 community members, leaders, artisans and beneficiaries participated in the event. The DWBDNC was constituted on 21 February 2019 by the Central Government .
5. Which campaign was launched by Bihar government in August 2026 to promote women’s education, employment and economic empowerment?
[A] Mukhyamantri Mahila Vikas Abhiyan
[B] Samriddh Mahila–Samriddh Bihar Abhiyan
[C] Nari Shakti Bihar Abhiyan
[D] Mahila Samriddhi Mission
Correct Answer: B [Samriddh Mahila–Samriddh Bihar Abhiyan]
Notes: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched the ‘Samriddh Mahila–Samriddh Bihar Abhiyan’ in August 2026 at Bapu Sabhagar, Patna. The campaign aims to promote women’s education, employment and economic empowerment in Bihar. The Bihar Government announced the establishment of a dedicated women’s university, where the Vice-Chancellor, faculty, administrative staff and students would all be women. Around ₹600 crore was transferred through DBT to nearly 5 lakh women beneficiaries under the Chief Minister’s Women’s Employment Scheme. The government plans to spend around ₹20,000 crore by 2030 for the empowerment of Jivika Didis.
6. Lionel Messi, who recently announced his retirement from international football, represents which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Spain
[C] Argentina
[D] Portugal
Correct Answer: C [Argentina ]
Notes: Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending his 20-year career with Argentina. Messi leaves the national team with a record 207 international appearances. His major achievements include: 2022 FIFA World Cup title and Two Copa América titles. He also reached the 2014 and 2026 World Cup finals, losing both. The 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain reportedly played a significant role in his decision to retire.
7. Larak Island, recently in the news, is located in which important maritime region?
[A] Strait of Malacca
[B] Strait of Hormuz
[C] Bab-el-Mandeb
[D] Bosporus Strait
Correct Answer: B [Strait of Hormuz]
Notes: On 30 August 2026, US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, located in the Strait of Hormuz. Larak Island is a small Iranian island located in the Strait of Hormuz. It lies south of Hormuz Island, southeast of Bandar Abbas, and southeast of the eastern end of Qeshm Island. The island is strategically important because it is situated close to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s major maritime chokepoints. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, providing a crucial maritime route for global energy transportation.
8. Kavach is an indigenous system designed primarily for which purpose?
[A] Railway electrification
[B] Automatic train protection
[C] Passenger ticketing
[D] Freight tracking
Correct Answer: B [Automatic train protection]
Notes: Indian Railways has approved three projects worth a combined ₹675 crore to improve railway safety, signalling and freight movement. ₹170 crore has been sanctioned for deploying Kavach Version 4.0 across the remaining 712 Route Kilometres (Rkm) of Moradabad Division. Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to prevent Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD), control train speed and reduce collision risks.
9. Which country is the host of the 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press Championships 2026?
[A] India
[B] Kazakhstan
[C] Kyrgyzstan
[D] Uzbekistan
Correct Answer: C [Kyrgyzstan]
Notes: Four strengthlifters from Sikkim—Pema Dorjee Bhutia, Milan Pradhan, Binu Subba and Sangita Tamang—have been selected to represent India at the 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026. The championship will held in Kyrgyzstan from 8–12 September 2026. The selection is considered a proud achievement for Sikkim and its strengthlifting fraternity.
10. Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: A [Karnataka ]
Notes: Karnataka Forest Department data shows that Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) Wildlife Sanctuary accounts for nearly half of the illegal arms and poaching cases recorded in the Chamarajanagar Forest Circle over 16 years. The Sanctuary is located in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats. It was notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 2013 and is ecologically connected with BRT Tiger Reserve, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.
11. Who received the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024 for Water Adventure?
[A] Baljeet Kaur
[B] Skalzang Rigzin
[C] Rimo Saha
[D] Shiv Prasad Chamoli
Correct Answer: C [Rimo Saha]
Notes: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) 2024 for outstanding achievements in adventure activities. Baljeet Kaur and Skalzang Rigzin were selected for Land Adventure, Rimo Saha for Water Adventure, and Shiv Prasad Chamoli for Lifetime Achievement. The awards will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan along with the National Sports Awards 2025. Each awardee will receive a statuette, certificate and ₹15 lakh cash prize. The awards promote courage, endurance, discipline, risk-taking, teamwork and quick decision-making among youth.
12. What is ‘Agni Kawach’, recently launched in India?
[A] AI-based defence system
[B] AI-integrated industrial process-safety platform
[C] AI-powered agricultural platform
[D] AI-based disaster warning satellite
Correct Answer: B [AI-integrated industrial process-safety platform]
Notes: Agnikawach Safety Solutions Pvt. Ltd. launched Agnikawach, described as India’s first indigenous AI-integrated process-safety and consequence-modelling platform. The platform combines Artificial Intelligence (AI), GPU-native computing, adaptive-mesh CFD, cloud technology and risk modelling. It covers eight industrial hazards, including jet fire, pool fire, explosions, BLEVE/fireball, toxic dispersion and cryogenic releases. It is built on 100% Indian intellectual property and aims to reduce dependence on expensive imported safety software.
13. The Khagantak-243 long-range glide bomb was first flight-tested from which fighter aircraft?
[A] Rafale
[B] Su-30MKI
[C] Tejas
[D] MiG-29K
Correct Answer: B [Su-30MKI]
Notes: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted the first flight trial of the indigenous Khagantak-243 long-range glide bomb at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, after releasing it from a Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The trial successfully met its objectives and is aimed at strengthening India’s indigenous long-range strike capability and reducing dependence on imported precision-guided munitions. The glide bomb is designed to strike targets from considerable distances while allowing the launching aircraft to remain outside the effective range of enemy air-defence systems. It can reportedly cover 144–180 km when released from around 12 km altitude at Mach 0.8.
14. Ponnaniyar Dam, that was recently seen in news, is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu ]
Notes: The Tamil Nadu Government has directed the Water Resources Department (WRD) to redesign the proposed project to divert surplus Cauvery water from Mayanur Barrage to Ponnaniyar and Kannuthu dams as a solar-powered water-lifting irrigation project. It is located near Pooncholai village in the Kadavur hill region of Manapparai taluk, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. The dam has very low storage because its source channels receive little inflow.
15. Where was the International Conference on Voter Registration and Voter Registers 2026 held?
16. Gaurang Vyas, who recently passed away, was associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Gujarati music
[C] Politics
[D] Journalism
Correct Answer: B [Gujarati music]
Notes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to renowned Gujarati music composer, arranger and singer Gaurang Vyas, who passed away in Ahmedabad at the age of 87. Vyas was the son of renowned Gujarati composer Avinash Vyas and carried forward his father’s musical legacy across Gujarati films, folk and light music. He began his film career as an assistant to his father in Jesal Toral and later became an independent music director with Lakho Phulani.
17. Which institute launched the ‘Agentic AI’ skill development initiative with Intel India?
[A] Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
[B] National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology
[C] National Informatics Centre
[D] Indian Institute of Science
Correct Answer: B [National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology]
Notes: The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) partnered with Intel India to launch a specialized Agentic AI skill development initiative. This program focuses on equipping students and IT professionals with practical training in goal-oriented AI systems. Unlike standard digital literacy programs, this initiative emphasizes hands-on experience in sequential reasoning, planning, and digital tool integration. The collaboration aims to build a robust Indian workforce capable of deploying highly autonomous AI agents across various sectors, thereby strengthening the nation’s technological capabilities in advanced computing domains.
18. Who head the 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026?
[A] Nishikant Dubey
[B] Sanjay Jaiswal
[C] Bhartruhari Mahtab
[D] Tejaswi Surya
Correct Answer: B [Sanjay Jaiswal]
Notes: The Government has constituted a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Lok Sabha MP Sanjay Jaiswal head the committee, which includes members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha approved the referral of the Bill to the JPC on August 12, 2026 for detailed scrutiny. The Bill seeks to further amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA). Its key objective is to make the use of foreign contributions more transparent and accountable.
19. Subarnarekha River, that was recently seen in news, flows through which states?
[A] Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha
[B] Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha
[C] Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal
[D] Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal
Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha]
Notes: The Subarnarekha River breached its banks again in Balasore, Odisha, affecting more than 45,000 people across 22 gram panchayats in three blocks. The Subarnarekha River originates near Nagri village in Ranchi district, Jharkhand, and flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha before draining into the Bay of Bengal. It is an important east-flowing interstate river of eastern India and its major tributaries include the Kharkai and Kanchi rivers.
20. Where was the Sri Aurobindo Virtual Museum unveiled in September 2026?
[A] Auroville, Puducherry
[B] Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
[C] Jaipur, Rajasthan
[D] Kolkata, West Bengal
Correct Answer: A [Auroville, Puducherry]
Notes: A Sri Aurobindo Virtual Museum was unveiled on 4 September 2026 at Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Puducherry. The museum was jointly developed by the Auroville Foundation, Puducherry Government and Union Ministry of Culture. It uses digital touchpoints and interactive learning interfaces to showcase Sri Aurobindo’s life, philosophy, Integral Yoga, literature and legacy. The museum also features an olfactory installation with 12 spiritually significant flowers associated with Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Auroville is an international township in Puducherry, founded in 1968 and administered under the Auroville Foundation Act, 1988.
21. Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) is developed and technically supported by which organisation?
[A] Indian Space Research Organisation
[B] National Informatics Centre
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Digital India Corporation
Correct Answer: B [National Informatics Centre]
Notes: The Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) has entered a new phase with several digital initiatives aimed at improving transparency, fertilizer availability and data-driven monitoring. iFMS is developed and technically supported by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for the Department of Fertilizers. The system connects major stages of the fertilizer supply chain, including production, imports, movement, stocks, retail sales and subsidy processing. iFMS covers more than 14 crore Aadhaar-linked fertilizer buyers, over 2.5 lakh retailers and around 7 crore metric tonnes of annual fertilizer sales transactions. It also supports administration of nearly ₹2 lakh crore in fertilizer subsidies annually.
22. Kamlang Tiger Reserve is located in which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Tripura
Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh ]
Notes: The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in collaboration with The Serenity Trust and the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, provided essential field gear and equipment to frontline staff of Kamlang Tiger Reserve. Kamlang Tiger Reserve is located in the southeastern part of Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh. It is part of the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hot Spot. The reserve is named after the Kamlang River, which flows into the Brahmaputra River. It is bordered by Namdapha National Park in the south, Lang River in the north, Lati River in the west, and Tawe River in the east.
23. Which country became the 71st signatory to the US-led Artemis Accords for peaceful lunar exploration?
[A] Turkey
[B] Egypt
[C] Greece
[D] Azerbaijan
Correct Answer: A [Turkey]
Notes: Turkey officially signed the US-led Artemis Accords, making it the 71st nation to join this international space cooperation framework. The Artemis Accords establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations participating in NASA’s lunar exploration plans. By signing the accords, Turkey aligns itself with international guidelines promoting peace, transparency, interoperability, and the sustainable release of scientific data during deep-space and lunar activities.
24. International Coastal Cleanup Day is globally observed every year during which month?
[A] July
[B] August
[C] September
[D] October
Correct Answer: C [September ]
Notes: The fifth edition of the nationwide ‘Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar’ campaign was launched in September 2026 to promote cleaner oceans and address marine litter. International Coastal Cleanup Day is observed globally on the third Saturday of September every year. The campaign focuses on ocean health restoration, coastal security and public awareness about marine pollution. It particularly highlights pollution from land-based plastic waste and discarded fishing gear.
25. Which digital payment device was recently launched by India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to simplify and strengthen digital payment acceptance for merchants?
[A] DakPay Sound Box
[B] BharatPay Sound Box
[C] IndiaPay Device
[D] PostPay Sound Box
Correct Answer: A [DakPay Sound Box]
Notes: India Post Payments Bank celebrated its 9th Foundation Day by launching DakPay Sound Box, a Digital Insurance Technology Platform and a Digital Mutual Fund Platform. As of 31 March 2026, IPPB had 13.25 crore customers, with 77% from rural areas and 49% women, and deposits of ₹29,104 crore. IPPB facilitated ₹21.61 lakh crore in digital transactions, including ₹7.41 lakh crore through UPI remittances. It enabled 6.5 crore DBT beneficiaries, 12.06 crore AePS transactions and issued 29.43 lakh Digital Life Certificates. IPPB was launched on 1 September 2018 under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, with 100% Government of India ownership.
26. Which launch vehicle was used to launch EOS-05, India’s first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit?
[A] PSLV-C60
[B] SSLV-D4
[C] GSLV-F17
[D] LVM3-M6
Correct Answer: C [GSLV-F17]
Notes: ISRO successfully launched EOS-05, India’s first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit, using the GSLV-F17 rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The 2,367 kg Earth observation satellite was placed into sub-geosynchronous orbit about 18 minutes after liftoff. EOS-05 will provide real-time Earth imagery for applications including agriculture and disaster management. The mission will strengthen India’s Earth observation capabilities and improve the delivery of Earth observation services.
27. Who head the 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026?
[A] Nishikant Dubey
[B] Sanjay Jaiswal
[C] Bhartruhari Mahtab
[D] Tejaswi Surya
Correct Answer: B [Sanjay Jaiswal]
Notes: The Government has constituted a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Lok Sabha MP Sanjay Jaiswal head the committee, which includes members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha approved the referral of the Bill to the JPC on August 12, 2026 for detailed scrutiny. The Bill seeks to further amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA). Its key objective is to make the use of foreign contributions more transparent and accountable.
28. Which city has been selected for Tamil Nadu’s Olympic City and Motor Sports City?
[A] Madurai
[B] Chennai
[C] Coimbatore
[D] Tiruchirappalli
Correct Answer: B [Chennai]
Notes: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced plans to establish a world-class Olympic City and Motor Sports City in Chennai. The Olympic City will be developed by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) as an integrated Olympic-standard complex. It will include sports arenas, high-performance training centres, sports science and medicine centres, and accommodation for athletes and coaches.
29. The ‘RVV-BD’ missile, recently in the news, belongs to which category of missiles?
[A] Surface-to-Air Missile
[B] Air-to-Air Missile
[C] Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
[D] Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Correct Answer: B [Air-to-Air Missile]
Notes: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to integrate RVV-BD very long-range BVR air-to-air missiles with its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. RVV-BD is a Russian-origin missile and the export version associated with the R-37M missile family. It uses active radar homing and is designed for engagements at extremely long standoff distances. It can target high-value aerial platforms such as early-warning and reconnaissance aircraft. Integration will require modifications to the Su-30MKI’s radar, avionics and weapons-management software.
30. The Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble, recently added to India’s Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is located in which state?
A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Manipur
[D] Tripura
Correct Answer: A [Assam ]
Notes: The Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble of Assam has been added to India’s Tentative List of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The ensemble includes Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, historic temples, roads, bridges, and the Joysagar, Gaurisagar and Sivasagar tanks. It represents the architectural, cultural and engineering achievements of the Ahom kingdom, which ruled the Brahmaputra Valley for nearly six centuries. The development builds on UNESCO’s 2024 recognition of the Charaideo Moidams.
