50 Important Current Affairs MCQs with Answers & Analytical Explanations – 27 September 2026
Current Affairs for Today: 27 September 2026
Coverage: National, International, Economy & Banking, Defence, Science & Technology, Environment, Sports and Important Days.
Useful for: UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State PSC, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Note: This set uses developments reported up to 27 September 2026, with most questions based on events from 25–26 September. Some events are ongoing, so figures such as medal tallies can change. (The Daily Jagran)
Table of Contents
National Current Affairs
1. AFSPA was recently extended for another six months in which of the following states?
A) Assam, Tripura and Mizoram
B) Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
C) Meghalaya, Sikkim and Tripura
D) Nagaland, Assam and Meghalaya
Answer: B) Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
Analytical Explanation: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was extended for another six months in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, effective from 1 October 2026. (The Daily Jagran)
2. Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaunak recently sailed for which country as part of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission?
A) Japan
B) United States
C) Australia
D) Indonesia
Answer: C) Australia
Analytical Explanation: ICG Ship Shaunak sailed from Chennai for Perth, Australia, carrying six officers from India, Japan, Australia and the United States for professional exchanges and maritime cooperation. (Press Information Bureau)
3. The QUAD consists of India, Australia, Japan and which country?
A) United Kingdom
B) United States
C) France
D) Canada
Answer: B) United States
Analytical Explanation: The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly called the QUAD, brings together India, Australia, Japan and the United States, with cooperation covering areas including maritime security and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (Press Information Bureau)
4. What is the main purpose of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission?
A) Space exploration
B) Maritime cooperation and interoperability
C) Agricultural research
D) Currency cooperation
Answer: B) Maritime cooperation and interoperability
Analytical Explanation: The mission provides opportunities for professional exchanges among the four QUAD countries and is intended to strengthen interoperability, coordination and mutual trust. (Press Information Bureau)
5. Special Campaign 6 will enter its implementation phase from which date?
A) 1 October 2026
B) 2 October 2026
C) 15 October 2026
D) 31 October 2026
Answer: B) 2 October 2026
Analytical Explanation: The preparatory phase runs from 16–30 September 2026, while the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 is scheduled from 2–31 October 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
6. Which department is the nodal department for Special Campaign 6?
A) Department of Economic Affairs
B) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
C) Department of Revenue
D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
Analytical Explanation: DARPG is coordinating Special Campaign 6, which focuses on areas such as cleanliness, efficiency and reducing pendency in government offices. (Press Information Bureau)
7. The 9th India International Water Week 2026 was organised under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Environment
B) Ministry of Agriculture
C) Ministry of Jal Shakti
D) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: C) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Analytical Explanation: The event was organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from 22–26 September 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
8. What was the theme of India International Water Week 2026?
A) Water for Sustainable Agriculture
B) Climate Resilient Water Management
C) Clean Rivers, Clean India
D) Water Security for All
Answer: B) Climate Resilient Water Management
Analytical Explanation: The ninth edition focused on “Climate Resilient Water Management”, highlighting the growing importance of sustainable water management amid climate-related challenges. (Press Information Bureau)
9. Smartphone screen protectors have been added as which entry under India’s compulsory registration framework?
A) 54th
B) 60th
C) 66th
D) 72nd
Answer: C) 66th
Analytical Explanation: Smartphone screen protectors were added as the 66th product category under the relevant compulsory-registration framework. The applicable requirements take effect from 1 April 2027. (Hindustan Times)
10. The BIS standard for smartphone screen protectors is identified as:
A) IS 19348:2025
B) IS 19001:2024
C) IS 20250:2026
D) IS 18090:2025
Answer: A) IS 19348:2025
Analytical Explanation: The notified standard is IS 19348:2025, covering requirements such as dimensions, strength and surface-related characteristics. (Hindustan Times)
International Current Affairs
11. The United States and China recently agreed to establish a communication channel for incidents involving what technology?
A) Nuclear technology
B) Artificial intelligence/super intelligence
C) Blockchain
D) Quantum satellites
Answer: B) Artificial intelligence/super intelligence
Analytical Explanation: The two countries agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for AI/super-intelligence incidents and created a dialogue to discuss associated risks and benefits. (Yonhap News)
12. The next US-China Super Intelligence dialogue was expected to take place by:
A) October 2026
B) November 2026
C) January 2027
D) March 2027
Answer: B) November 2026
Analytical Explanation: The White House fact sheet said the next exchange under the US-China Super Intelligence dialogue would occur by November 2026. (Yonhap News)
13. Which two leaders agreed to establish the bilateral AI incident communication channel?
A) Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping
B) Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
C) Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping
D) Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
Answer: B) Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
Analytical Explanation: The agreement followed discussions between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Yonhap News)
14. The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is being held in which city?
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) New York
D) Vienna
Answer: C) New York
Analytical Explanation: The UN General Assembly’s annual General Debate takes place at UN Headquarters in New York.
15. India’s delegation at the UN General Assembly General Debate was led by:
A) Rajnath Singh
B) S. Jaishankar
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
D) Amit Shah
Answer: B) S. Jaishankar
Analytical Explanation: External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar led India’s delegation and addressed the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. (ExamAtlas)
16. At the UN, S. Jaishankar highlighted the importance of AI in which area?
A) Maritime security
B) Agriculture only
C) Tourism only
D) Space tourism
Answer: A) Maritime security
Analytical Explanation: Jaishankar discussed both AI and maritime security, including AI applications in maritime-domain awareness, search and rescue, disaster response and infrastructure resilience. (Akashvani News)
17. Which country is the host of the 2026 Asian Games?
A) China
B) South Korea
C) Japan
D) India
Answer: C) Japan
Analytical Explanation: The 20th Asian Games are being held in the Aichi-Nagoya region of Japan from 19 September to 4 October 2026. (Reuters)
18. The 2026 Asian Games are officially known as:
A) Tokyo Asian Games
B) Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
C) Osaka Asian Games
D) Hiroshima Asian Games
Answer: B) Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Analytical Explanation: The Games are being hosted primarily by Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, with some events in other Japanese cities. (Reuters)
19. How many sports are featured in the 2026 Asian Games?
A) 40
B) 41
C) 43
D) 45
Answer: C) 43
Analytical Explanation: The Aichi-Nagoya Games feature 43 sports and 469 medal events, compared with 40 sports at Hangzhou 2022. (Reuters)
20. Which of the following is a new sport at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Padel
B) Chess
C) Bridge
D) Dragon boat racing
Answer: A) Padel
Analytical Explanation: Padel, along with sports such as mixed martial arts and surfing, is among the new additions to the Aichi-Nagoya programme. (Reuters)
Economy & Banking Current Affairs
21. Fitch Ratings raised India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to:
A) 5.9%
B) 6.2%
C) 6.9%
D) 7.5%
Answer: C) 6.9%
Analytical Explanation: Fitch revised its FY27 growth forecast for India from 6.4% to 6.9%, following stronger-than-expected economic activity. (The Economic Times)
22. India’s economy grew by what percentage in the June quarter according to the Fitch-related report?
A) 6.1%
B) 7.0%
C) 7.8%
D) 8.5%
Answer: C) 7.8%
Analytical Explanation: The revision followed reported 7.8% year-on-year growth in the June quarter, which indicated stronger economic activity than previously anticipated. (The Economic Times)
23. What was India’s RBI repo rate reported in the latest September 2026 current-affairs roundup?
A) 4.75%
B) 5.00%
C) 5.25%
D) 5.75%
Answer: C) 5.25%
Analytical Explanation: The reported repo rate was 5.25%, with the RBI’s monetary-policy stance described as neutral. (ExamAtlas)
24. Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks were directed to remain operational on which day?
A) Saturday, 26 September
B) Sunday, 27 September
C) Monday, 28 September
D) Wednesday, 30 September
Answer: B) Sunday, 27 September
Analytical Explanation: The government announced that PSBs and RRBs would operate on Sunday, 27 September 2026, in view of the proposed bank strike and the surrounding holidays. (Press Information Bureau)
25. The proposed nationwide bank strike was scheduled for:
A) 25–27 September
B) 26–28 September
C) 28–30 September
D) 29 September–1 October
Answer: C) 28–30 September
Analytical Explanation: The United Forum of Bank Unions had called a proposed three-day nationwide strike for 28–30 September 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
26. Which institution approved the operation of bank branches on 27 September 2026?
A) SEBI
B) NABARD
C) RBI
D) SBI
Answer: C) RBI
Analytical Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India approved the continued operation of bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests on 27 September. (Press Information Bureau)
27. Which initiative completed 12 years on 25 September 2026?
A) Digital India
B) Make in India
C) Skill India
D) Startup India
Answer: B) Make in India
Analytical Explanation: Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014 and completed 12 years in 2026. (MCQ Orbit)
28. Make in India was launched in which year?
A) 2012
B) 2013
C) 2014
D) 2015
Answer: C) 2014
Analytical Explanation: The initiative was launched on 25 September 2014 to encourage manufacturing, investment and innovation in India. (MCQ Orbit)
29. How many sectors are covered by Make in India 2.0 according to the latest reported figures?
A) 20
B) 25
C) 27
D) 30
Answer: C) 27
Analytical Explanation: Make in India 2.0 covers 27 sectors, including 15 manufacturing and 12 services sectors. (MCQ Orbit)
30. Which rating agency raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.9%?
A) Moody’s
B) Fitch Ratings
C) S&P Global
D) CRISIL
Answer: B) Fitch Ratings
Analytical Explanation: Fitch Ratings increased its FY27 India growth forecast from 6.4% to 6.9%. (The Economic Times)
Defence & Security
31. Exercise Varuna 2026 is conducted between India and:
A) Germany
B) France
C) Australia
D) Japan
Answer: B) France
Analytical Explanation: Varuna is the India-France bilateral maritime exercise. The 24th edition involved Indian Navy ship INS Trishul at Toulon, France. (Press Information Bureau)
32. Which Indian Navy ship participated in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Kolkata
C) INS Trishul
D) INS Chennai
Answer: C) INS Trishul
Analytical Explanation: INS Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, for the 24th edition of the India-France bilateral maritime exercise Varuna. (Press Information Bureau)
33. SLINEX is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and:
A) Sri Lanka
B) Singapore
C) Seychelles
D) Indonesia
Answer: A) Sri Lanka
Analytical Explanation: SLINEX stands for the India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise and is aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and interoperability. (Press Information Bureau)
34. Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 was conducted between India and:
A) France
B) Japan
C) Australia
D) United States
Answer: B) Japan
Analytical Explanation: The Indian Air Force conducted the joint air-defence exercise Veer Guardian 2026 with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (Press Information Bureau)
35. Exercise Nomadic Elephant is conducted between India and:
A) Mongolia
B) Kazakhstan
C) Uzbekistan
D) Vietnam
Answer: A) Mongolia
Analytical Explanation: Nomadic Elephant is an India-Mongolia joint military exercise. The 2026 edition commenced at Pithoragarh. (Press Information Bureau)
36. DRDO recently signed a deep-tech project agreement for indigenous development of what?
A) Hydrogen fuel cells
B) Dilution refrigerator for quantum applications
C) Solar panels
D) Semiconductor chips
Answer: B) Dilution refrigerator for quantum applications
Analytical Explanation: DRDO signed its first high-value deep-tech project agreement with a startup under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme for an indigenous 20 mK dilution refrigerator for quantum applications. (Press Information Bureau)
37. The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth approximately ₹811 crore for how many Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons?
A) 80
B) 120
C) 160
D) 200
Answer: C) 160
Analytical Explanation: The MoD signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons, valued at around ₹811 crore. (Press Information Bureau)
Science, Technology & Environment
38. What does AI stand for?
A) Automated Internet
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Advanced Integration
D) Automated Information
Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence
Analytical Explanation: Artificial Intelligence refers to computational systems designed to perform tasks associated with human cognitive abilities, such as reasoning, learning and pattern recognition.
39. According to S. Jaishankar, AI can help maritime security through:
A) Maritime-domain awareness
B) Search and rescue
C) Disaster response
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Analytical Explanation: AI can support maritime-domain awareness, search and rescue, disaster response, identification of suspicious activity and resilience of critical infrastructure. (Akashvani News)
40. The India International Water Week 2026 focused particularly on which major global challenge?
A) Climate change and water security
B) Space debris
C) Artificial intelligence
D) Global taxation
Answer: A) Climate change and water security
Analytical Explanation: The event’s theme, Climate Resilient Water Management, reflects the need to manage water resources under growing climate and environmental pressures. (Press Information Bureau)
41. Which organisation is India’s national standards body?
A) RBI
B) BIS
C) SEBI
D) TRAI
Answer: B) BIS
Analytical Explanation: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India’s national standards body and develops standards and conformity-assessment mechanisms for products and services.
42. The new compulsory registration requirement for smartphone screen protectors becomes applicable from:
A) 1 January 2027
B) 1 March 2027
C) 1 April 2027
D) 1 July 2027
Answer: C) 1 April 2027
Analytical Explanation: Products covered by the notified requirements will need to comply from 1 April 2027. (Hindustan Times)
Sports Current Affairs
43. Who won India’s historic silver medal in the men’s marathon at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Gulveer Singh
B) Sawan Barwal
C) Avinash Sable
D) Kartik Karkera
Answer: B) Sawan Barwal
Analytical Explanation: Sawan Barwal won silver in the men’s marathon, ending India’s 44-year wait for a medal in the event. He recorded 2:11:37, reported as a national record. (Akashvani News)
44. Sawan Barwal’s Asian Games marathon medal ended India’s wait of approximately:
A) 24 years
B) 34 years
C) 44 years
D) 54 years
Answer: C) 44 years
Analytical Explanation: His silver ended India’s 44-year wait for an Asian Games marathon medal. (Akashvani News)
45. Which Indian team won gold in women’s kabaddi at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) India
B) Japan
C) Iran
D) South Korea
Answer: A) India
Analytical Explanation: India’s women’s kabaddi team defeated Iran in the final and retained its Asian Games title. (Hindustan Times)
46. India defeated which country in the men’s kabaddi final at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Iran
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) China
Answer: A) Iran
Analytical Explanation: Both Indian kabaddi teams faced Iran in their respective gold-medal matches on 26 September, with India seeking to defend its previous Asian Games titles. (India Today)
47. Which Indian squash player reached the women’s singles final at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Joshna Chinappa
B) Anahat Singh
C) Dipika Pallikal
D) Tanvi Khanna
Answer: B) Anahat Singh
Analytical Explanation: Anahat Singh advanced to the women’s singles final, adding to India’s squash medal prospects at Aichi-Nagoya. (India Today)
48. Who won silver in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions team event for India?
A) Tilottama, Ashi and Vidarsa
B) Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh and Sift Kaur Samra
C) Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa
D) Sift Kaur Samra, Ashi and Manu Bhaker
Answer: A) Tilottama, Ashi and Vidarsa
Analytical Explanation: The Indian trio of Tilottama, Ashi and Vidarsa secured silver in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions team final. (India Today)
49. How many times has Japan hosted the Asian Games including the 2026 edition?
A) Once
B) Twice
C) Three times
D) Four times
Answer: C) Three times
Analytical Explanation: Japan previously hosted the Asian Games in Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994, making Aichi-Nagoya 2026 its third hosting occasion. (Reuters)
50. World Tourism Day is observed every year on:
A) 21 September
B) 23 September
C) 27 September
D) 30 September
Answer: C) 27 September
Analytical Explanation: World Tourism Day is observed annually on 27 September. The 2026 observance is associated with the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”, with El Salvador as host. (ExamAtlas)
Quick Revision – 15 Most Important Facts
- Make in India: Launched 25 September 2014. (MCQ Orbit)
- Make in India 12th anniversary: 25 September 2026. (MCQ Orbit)
- Fitch FY27 India growth forecast: 6.9%. (The Economic Times)
- RBI repo rate: 5.25%. (ExamAtlas)
- Bank working Sunday: 27 September 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
- Proposed bank strike: 28–30 September 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
- Special Campaign 6 implementation: 2–31 October 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
- India International Water Week 2026 theme: Climate Resilient Water Management. (Press Information Bureau)
- QUAD-at-Sea ship: ICGS Shaunak. (Press Information Bureau)
- Asian Games 2026 host: Japan — Aichi-Nagoya. (Reuters)
- Asian Games sports: 43. (Reuters)
- Sawan Barwal: Asian Games men’s marathon silver. (Akashvani News)
- India women’s kabaddi: Gold at Asian Games 2026. (Hindustan Times)
- US-China: Agreed on AI/super-intelligence incident communication. (Yonhap News)
- World Tourism Day: 27 September. (ExamAtlas)
