50 Important Current Affairs Questions and Answers with Explanation – 23 September 2026
Here is an exam-oriented set for 23 September 2026, covering India, international affairs, economy, defence, science & technology, sports, awards and important days.
These questions are particularly useful for SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, State PSC, Defence, UGC NET and other competitive examinations.
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National Current Affairs
1. On which date is Ayurveda Day being observed in India in 2026?
A) 21 September
B) 22 September
C) 23 September
D) 24 September
Answer: C) 23 September
Explanation: The 11th Ayurveda Day is being observed on 23 September 2026. The 2026 theme is “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow.” (Press Information Bureau)
2. What is the theme of Ayurveda Day 2026?
A) Ayurveda for Global Health
B) Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
C) Ayurveda and Modern Medicine
D) Healthy India through Ayurveda
Answer: B) Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
Explanation: The Ministry of Ayush announced “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow” as the theme for the 11th Ayurveda Day. (Press Information Bureau)
3. Where will the main Ayurveda Day 2026 celebrations be held?
A) New Delhi
B) Jaipur
C) Nagpur
D) Varanasi
Answer: C) Nagpur
Explanation: The main national celebrations of Ayurveda Day 2026 are being held in Nagpur, Maharashtra. (Press Information Bureau)
4. Who inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week 2026?
A) Narendra Modi
B) C. P. Radhakrishnan
C) C. R. Patil
D) Amit Shah
Answer: B) C. P. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 22 September 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
5. What is the theme of India International Water Week 2026?
A) Water for All
B) Clean Rivers, Clean India
C) Climate Resilient Water Management
D) Water and Rural Development
Answer: C) Climate Resilient Water Management
Explanation: The five-day event is being held from 22–26 September 2026 with the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management.” (Press Information Bureau)
6. Which ministry organises India International Water Week?
A) Ministry of Environment
B) Ministry of Jal Shakti
C) Ministry of Agriculture
D) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: B) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation: The event is organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and focuses on sustainable and climate-resilient water management. (Press Information Bureau)
7. Which two countries are partner countries at India International Water Week 2026?
A) Japan and Australia
B) France and Germany
C) Netherlands and Germany
D) USA and UK
Answer: C) Netherlands and Germany
Explanation: The Netherlands and Germany are participating as partner countries in IIWW 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
8. Which programme focuses on providing potable tap water to rural households?
A) PM-KISAN
B) Jal Jeevan Mission
C) PMAY
D) PM Fasal Bima Yojana
Answer: B) Jal Jeevan Mission
Explanation: Jal Jeevan Mission is focused on expanding access to potable drinking water through household tap connections in rural India. (Press Information Bureau)
9. The 72nd National Film Awards 2026 were presented at which location?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Ekta Nagar, Kevadia
D) Hyderabad
Answer: C) Ekta Nagar, Kevadia
Explanation: The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony was held at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, on 22 September 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
10. Who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024?
A) Amitabh Bachchan
B) Anant Nag
C) Naseeruddin Shah
D) Mithun Chakraborty
Answer: B) Anant Nag
Explanation: Veteran actor Anant Nag was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema. (The Times of India)
Science & Technology
11. Where was SEMICON India 2026 held?
A) Pragati Maidan
B) Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
C) Bengaluru International Centre
D) Hyderabad HITEX
Answer: B) Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
Explanation: SEMICON India 2026 was held at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, New Delhi, from 17–19 September. (Press Information Bureau)
12. What was the theme of SEMICON India 2026?
A) Chip India
B) Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem
C) Digital India 2030
D) Make Chips in India
Answer: B) Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem
Explanation: The fifth edition of SEMICON India was organised under this theme. (Press Information Bureau)
13. How many exhibitors participated in SEMICON India 2026?
A) More than 200
B) More than 400
C) More than 600
D) More than 1,000
Answer: C) More than 600
Explanation: The event featured more than 600 exhibitors, including around 300 international companies. (Press Information Bureau)
14. How many countries were represented at SEMICON India 2026?
A) 32
B) 42
C) 52
D) 62
Answer: C) 52
Explanation: Representatives from 52 countries participated in the 2026 edition. (Press Information Bureau)
15. What is the announced outlay of Semicon 2.0?
A) ₹50,000 crore
B) ₹75,000 crore
C) ₹1,00,000 crore
D) ₹1,27,500 crore
Answer: D) ₹1,27,500 crore
Explanation: Semicon 2.0 has an announced outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore, covering areas such as chip design, fabs, advanced packaging, research and talent. (Press Information Bureau)
16. Which sector is at the centre of SEMICON India?
A) Automobile
B) Semiconductor
C) Tourism
D) Textiles
Answer: B) Semiconductor
Explanation: SEMICON India focuses on building India’s semiconductor ecosystem, including design, manufacturing, packaging, equipment, materials and talent. (Press Information Bureau)
17. How many operational commercial semiconductor units were reported among the projects approved under Semicon 1.0?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
Answer: C) Five
Explanation: PIB reported that commercial semiconductor production lines at CDIL Semiconductor, Mohali, and Suchi Semicon, Surat, took the number of operational commercial units among the 12 approved projects to five. (Press Information Bureau)
18. Which technology is particularly important for India’s semiconductor self-reliance?
A) Semiconductor fabrication
B) Satellite television
C) Conventional broadcasting
D) Film production
Answer: A) Semiconductor fabrication
Explanation: Semiconductor fabrication and the wider chip ecosystem are strategic for technological resilience, electronics manufacturing and economic security. (Press Information Bureau)
Defence & International Relations
19. Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 was conducted between India and which country?
A) France
B) Japan
C) Australia
D) South Korea
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: Veer Guardian 2026 was a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (Press Information Bureau)
20. Where did Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 conclude?
A) Jodhpur
B) Pune
C) Chennai
D) Visakhapatnam
Answer: A) Jodhpur
Explanation: The exercise concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 22 September 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
21. Which Indian fighter aircraft participated in Veer Guardian 2026?
A) Tejas
B) MiG-21
C) Jaguar only
D) Kiran
Answer: A) Tejas
Explanation: The IAF fielded LCA Tejas, Su-30MKI and Rafale aircraft during the exercise. Japan participated with F-2A fighters. (Press Information Bureau)
22. Which Japanese fighter aircraft participated in Veer Guardian 2026?
A) F-15J
B) F-2A
C) F-35B
D) F-16
Answer: B) F-2A
Explanation: The Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated with F-2A fighter aircraft. (Press Information Bureau)
23. Exercise Nomadic Elephant is conducted between India and which country?
A) Kazakhstan
B) Mongolia
C) Uzbekistan
D) Kyrgyzstan
Answer: B) Mongolia
Explanation: Nomadic Elephant is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces. (Press Information Bureau)
24. Where did Nomadic Elephant 2026 commence?
A) Leh
B) Pithoragarh
C) Jaipur
D) Guwahati
Answer: B) Pithoragarh
Explanation: The 18th edition began at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. (Press Information Bureau)
25. How many personnel from each side are participating in Nomadic Elephant 2026?
A) 25
B) 35
C) 45
D) 55
Answer: C) 45
Explanation: The Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces are each represented by 45 personnel. (Press Information Bureau)
26. What is a major focus of Nomadic Elephant 2026?
A) Naval warfare
B) Counter-insurgency operations
C) Space warfare
D) Submarine operations
Answer: B) Counter-insurgency operations
Explanation: The exercise aims to enhance joint capabilities for counter-insurgency operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a UN mandate. (Press Information Bureau)
27. Which technology is included in the training curriculum of Nomadic Elephant 2026?
A) Drones and counter-drone systems
B) Nuclear submarines
C) Aircraft carriers
D) Ballistic missiles
Answer: A) Drones and counter-drone systems
Explanation: Training includes drones and counter-drone systems, cyber security, cordon-and-search operations and special heliborne operations. (Press Information Bureau)
28. Which Indian naval ships recently arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, according to PIB updates?
A) INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya
B) INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
C) INS Kolkata and INS Chennai
D) INS Shivalik and INS Satpura
Answer: B) INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
Explanation: PIB’s September 22 defence updates reported the arrival of INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish at Subic Bay for ADMM-Plus-related activity. (Press Information Bureau)
💰 Economy & Banking
29. What was the approximate closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on 22 September 2026?
A) ₹92.59
B) ₹94.59
C) ₹95.59
D) ₹97.59
Answer: C) ₹95.59
Explanation: Reuters reported that the rupee closed around ₹95.59 per US dollar on 22 September, influenced by oil prices and possible RBI intervention. (Reuters)
30. Which institution has been using bond sales and foreign-exchange operations to manage liquidity?
A) SEBI
B) RBI
C) NABARD
D) IRDAI
Answer: B) RBI
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has been using bond sales, FX swaps and related operations to manage excess banking-system liquidity. (Reuters)
31. According to Reuters, by how much had India’s banking-system liquidity surplus fallen?
A) 25%
B) 35%
C) 45%
D) 55%
Answer: D) 55%
Explanation: Reuters reported that RBI measures reduced the liquidity surplus by about 55%, from ₹11.16 trillion to ₹4.92 trillion. (Reuters)
32. Which factor was cited as influencing the Indian rupee recently?
A) Oil prices
B) Gold imports only
C) Monsoon rainfall only
D) Tourism receipts only
Answer: A) Oil prices
Explanation: Oil-price movements and RBI intervention were among the factors affecting recent rupee trading. (Reuters)
33. When will the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement enter into force?
A) 15 August 2026
B) 2 October 2026
C) 20 October 2026
D) 1 January 2027
Answer: C) 20 October 2026
Explanation: India and New Zealand announced that their FTA will enter into force on 20 October 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
34. What percentage of India’s exports to New Zealand will become duty-free from the first day of the FTA?
A) 75%
B) 85%
C) 90%
D) 100%
Answer: D) 100%
Explanation: The agreement provides for 100% of India’s exports to New Zealand to become duty-free from day one. (Press Information Bureau)
35. What investment commitment has New Zealand made under the India–New Zealand FTA framework?
A) US$5 billion
B) US$10 billion
C) US$20 billion
D) US$30 billion
Answer: C) US$20 billion
Explanation: New Zealand committed to facilitate US$20 billion in investment into India under the agreement. (Press Information Bureau)
36. How many Temporary Employment Entry visas are specifically provided for skilled Indians under the FTA?
A) 1,000
B) 2,500
C) 5,000
D) 10,000
Answer: C) 5,000
Explanation: The agreement provides a dedicated quota of 5,000 Temporary Employment Entry visas for skilled Indians. (Press Information Bureau)
Sports Current Affairs
37. Which Indian team won gold at the 2026 Asian Games on 22 September?
A) Men’s hockey team
B) Women’s cricket team
C) Men’s cricket team
D) Women’s hockey team
Answer: B) Women’s cricket team
Explanation: India’s women’s cricket team won the gold medal and gave India its first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games. (Press Information Bureau)
38. Which team did India defeat in the women’s cricket final?
A) Australia
B) Pakistan
C) Sri Lanka
D) Bangladesh
Answer: C) Sri Lanka
Explanation: India defeated Sri Lanka in the women’s cricket final. India scored 216/3 and Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69. (India Today)
39. By how many runs did India defeat Sri Lanka in the women’s cricket final?
A) 97 runs
B) 117 runs
C) 137 runs
D) 147 runs
Answer: D) 147 runs
Explanation: India won by 147 runs, after scoring 216/3 and dismissing Sri Lanka for 69. (India Today)
40. Who scored 79 runs for India in the women’s cricket final?
A) Harmanpreet Kaur
B) Smriti Mandhana
C) Shafali Verma
D) Jemimah Rodrigues
Answer: B) Smriti Mandhana
Explanation: Smriti Mandhana scored 79 runs and played a major role in India’s 216/3 total. (India Today)
41. Where are the 2026 Asian Games being held?
A) Seoul, South Korea
B) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
C) Beijing, China
D) Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer: B) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
Explanation: The 2026 Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October 2026. (Vajiram & Ravi)
42. From which date to which date are the 2026 Asian Games scheduled?
A) 1–15 September
B) 10 September–1 October
C) 19 September–4 October
D) 25 September–10 October
Answer: C) 19 September–4 October
Explanation: The 2026 Asian Games are scheduled for 19 September to 4 October 2026. (Vajiram & Ravi)
International Current Affairs
43. Which organisation is hosting the 81st session of its General Assembly in September 2026?
A) WHO
B) UNESCO
C) United Nations
D) WTO
Answer: C) United Nations
Explanation: World leaders are gathering in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly. (The Times of India)
44. Which country announced an additional US$31 million in flood assistance for Nepal?
A) United Kingdom
B) United States
C) Canada
D) Australia
Answer: B) United States
Explanation: The US announced an additional US$31 million in flood assistance for Nepal, taking its reported assistance since the August disaster to US$36 million. (The Times of India)
45. Which region is involved in a new US-Denmark-Greenland security agreement?
A) Arctic
B) Antarctic
C) Pacific Islands
D) Caribbean
Answer: A) Arctic
Explanation: The agreement focuses on strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security, including US military presence in Greenland. (The Times of India)
46. Greenland is an autonomous territory of which country?
A) Norway
B) Iceland
C) Denmark
D) Sweden
Answer: C) Denmark
Explanation: Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. The recent US-Denmark-Greenland agreement concerns Arctic security. (The Times of India)
47. Which major international issue was discussed prominently at the UN General Assembly in September 2026?
A) Global conflicts and peace
B) Olympic bidding
C) Cricket rankings
D) Film awards
Answer: A) Global conflicts and peace
Explanation: The 2026 UN General Assembly has been dominated by discussions involving conflicts including Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Congo and Myanmar. (AP News)
48. Who is the current UN Secretary-General mentioned in the recent UNGA coverage?
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) António Guterres
C) Kofi Annan
D) Tedros Adhanom
Answer: B) António Guterres
Explanation: António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, addressed the General Assembly and called for international cooperation amid ongoing conflicts. (AP News)
🏆 Awards, Environment & Important Days
49. World Rhino Day is observed on which date?
A) 20 September
B) 21 September
C) 22 September
D) 23 September
Answer: C) 22 September
Explanation: World Rhino Day is observed annually on 22 September to raise awareness about rhinoceros conservation. The Prime Minister’s Office highlighted the occasion on 22 September 2026. (Press Information Bureau)
50. Which important day is observed on 23 September 2026 in India?
A) National Sports Day
B) Ayurveda Day
C) Constitution Day
D) National Science Day
Answer: B) Ayurveda Day
Explanation: 23 September 2026 marks the 11th Ayurveda Day, with the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow.” (Press Information Bureau)
Quick Revision: 10 Most Important Current Affairs
| No. | Topic | Key Fact |
| 1 | Ayurveda Day | 23 September 2026 |
| 2 | Ayurveda Day Theme | Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow |
| 3 | India International Water Week | 22–26 September |
| 4 | IIWW Theme | Climate Resilient Water Management |
| 5 | Women’s Cricket | India won Asian Games gold |
| 6 | Asian Games | Aichi-Nagoya, Japan |
| 7 | National Film Awards | 72nd edition |
| 8 | Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Anant Nag |
| 9 | India–New Zealand FTA | Effective 20 October 2026 |
| 10 | Semicon 2.0 | ₹1,27,500 crore outlay |
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