50 Important Current Affairs MCQs with Answers & Analytical Explanations – 26 September 2026
Current Affairs for Today: 26 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 is based on developments available up to 26 September 2026, with the latest reported updates from 25 September and earlier in the week. (Jagranjosh.com)
Table of Contents
National & Government Current Affairs
1. On which date did the ‘Make in India’ initiative complete 12 years?
A) 15 August 2026
B) 25 September 2026
C) 2 October 2026
D) 26 September 2026
Answer: B) 25 September 2026
Analytical Explanation: Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014. The 12-year milestone was marked on 25 September 2026, with the government highlighting manufacturing, investment and exports. (Press Information Bureau)
2. The ‘Make in India’ initiative was launched in which year?
A) 2012
B) 2013
C) 2014
D) 2015
Answer: C) 2014
Analytical Explanation: Make in India was launched in 2014 to encourage manufacturing, investment and industrial development in India. (Press Information Bureau)
3. Which organisation conducted the first high-value deep-tech agreement under the TDF scheme?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) CSIR
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) DRDO
Analytical Explanation: DRDO signed the agreement under its Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme for indigenous development of a cryogenic system for quantum applications. (Press Information Bureau)
4. What is the target temperature of the dilution refrigerator being developed under the DRDO project?
A) 20 K
B) 20 mK
C) 200 K
D) 2 mK
Answer: B) 20 mK
Analytical Explanation: The project involves a 20 millikelvin (20 mK) dilution refrigerator, designed for extremely low-temperature quantum applications. (Press Information Bureau)
5. Which start-up is partnering with DRDO on the 20 mK dilution refrigerator project?
A) Zero mK India Pvt Ltd
B) Skyroot Aerospace
C) Agnikul Cosmos
D) Pixxel
Answer: A) Zero mK India Pvt Ltd
Analytical Explanation: DRDO signed the high-value TDF agreement with Zero mK India Private Limited, based in Alwar, Rajasthan. (Press Information Bureau)
6. The Technology Development Fund is associated with which organisation?
A) RBI
B) DRDO
C) SEBI
D) UGC
Answer: B) DRDO
Analytical Explanation: The TDF scheme supports the development of indigenous defence technologies, including deep-tech and cutting-edge technologies. (Press Information Bureau)
7. What is the approved corpus mentioned for the DRDO deep-tech TDF projects?
A) ₹100 crore
B) ₹250 crore
C) ₹500 crore
D) ₹1,000 crore
Answer: C) ₹500 crore
Analytical Explanation: The 20 mK dilution refrigerator agreement is the first high-value agreement under a ₹500-crore corpus approved for deep-tech and cutting-edge projects. (Press Information Bureau)
8. Which company received the contract for 160 Satellite-Assisted Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAAW)?
A) HAL
B) BDL
C) BEL
D) DRDO
Answer: B) BDL
Analytical Explanation: The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth about ₹811 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for 160 SAAWs for the Indian Air Force. (Press Information Bureau)
9. SAAW is primarily associated with which service?
A) Indian Navy
B) Indian Army
C) Indian Air Force
D) Coast Guard
Answer: C) Indian Air Force
Analytical Explanation: The contract is for weapons intended for the Indian Air Force, strengthening indigenous precision-strike capabilities. (Press Information Bureau)
10. Exercise SLINEX is conducted between India and which country?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Singapore
C) Indonesia
D) Thailand
Answer: A) Sri Lanka
Analytical Explanation: SLINEX is the India–Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise designed to improve interoperability and naval cooperation. (Press Information Bureau)
💰 Economy & Banking Current Affairs
11. Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks were scheduled to operate on which Sunday?
A) 20 September 2026
B) 27 September 2026
C) 28 September 2026
D) 4 October 2026
Answer: B) 27 September 2026
Analytical Explanation: PSBs and RRBs were directed to operate on Sunday, 27 September, ahead of the proposed banking strike and the half-yearly closing period. (Daily GK Update)
12. The proposed nationwide bank strike in September 2026 was scheduled for which dates?
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 proposed three-day strike was scheduled for 28–30 September 2026, making the advance banking arrangements significant for customers and government payments. (Daily GK Update)
13. Why were certain central-government salaries and pensions disbursed early in September 2026?
A) Diwali bonus
B) Bank strike and half-yearly banking close
C) New financial year
D) Budget revision
Answer: B) Bank strike and half-yearly banking close
Analytical Explanation: Covered September salary, wage and pension payments were arranged for 25 September, ahead of the proposed bank strike and the 30 September half-yearly banking close. (Daily GK Update)
14. Which department is responsible for the advance disbursement arrangement for covered central-government payments?
A) Department of Revenue
B) Department of Expenditure
C) Department of Financial Services
D) Department of Economic Affairs
Answer: B) Department of Expenditure
Analytical Explanation: The Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Finance directed the advance disbursement arrangement. (Daily GK Update)
15. Which financial-market institution recently debuted on the BSE?
A) NSE
B) RBI
C) SEBI
D) IRDAI
Answer: A) NSE
Analytical Explanation: NSE shares began trading on the rival BSE, with the exchange operator’s chairman subsequently discussing the possibility of self-listing on its own platform. (Reuters)
16. NSE stands for:
A) National Securities Exchange
B) National Stock Exchange
C) National Savings Exchange
D) New Securities Exchange
Answer: B) National Stock Exchange
Analytical Explanation: NSE is India’s major stock exchange and operates the benchmark Nifty index.
17. Which factor was highlighted as an important consideration for Indian financial markets in recent reports?
A) Portfolio flows
B) Monsoon holidays
C) Gold imports only
D) Tourism receipts only
Answer: A) Portfolio flows
Analytical Explanation: Recent market commentary has focused on portfolio flows, oil prices and liquidity conditions as factors affecting the rupee and Indian financial markets. (Reuters)
Defence & International Relations
18. Exercise Yudh Abhyas is conducted between India and which country?
A) Russia
B) France
C) United States
D) Japan
Answer: C) United States
Analytical Explanation: Yudh Abhyas is the bilateral Army exercise between India and the United States. The 2026 edition is the 22nd edition. (Daily GK Update)
19. Which Indian location is associated with Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026?
A) Auli
B) Kochi
C) Port Blair
D) Pune
Answer: A) Auli
Analytical Explanation: The 2026 exercise includes training at Auli in Uttarakhand and the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. (Daily GK Update)
20. Mahajan Field Firing Range is located in which state?
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) Rajasthan
D) Gujarat
Answer: C) Rajasthan
Analytical Explanation: The Mahajan Field Firing Range is an important military training area in Rajasthan and was one of the locations for Yudh Abhyas 2026. (Daily GK Update)
21. Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 is associated with India and which country?
A) Japan
B) Australia
C) Vietnam
D) South Korea
Answer: A) Japan
Analytical Explanation: Veer Guardian is the India–Japan air exercise, and its 2026 edition concluded in September. (Press Information Bureau)
22. Exercise Nomadic Elephant is conducted between India and:
A) Mongolia
B) Kazakhstan
C) Uzbekistan
D) Kyrgyzstan
Answer: A) Mongolia
Analytical Explanation: Nomadic Elephant is the India–Mongolia joint military exercise. The 2026 edition commenced at Pithoragarh. (Press Information Bureau)
23. Exercise VARUNA is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and:
A) France
B) Germany
C) Italy
D) Greece
Answer: A) France
Analytical Explanation: VARUNA is the bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian and French navies. (Press Information Bureau)
24. INS TRISHUL arrived at which French location for VARUNA 2026?
A) Marseille
B) Toulon
C) Paris
D) Bordeaux
Answer: B) Toulon
Analytical Explanation: PIB reported the arrival of INS Trishul at Toulon, France, for the 24th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise VARUNA. (Press Information Bureau)
25. INS SUDARSHINI arrived at which Egyptian city during Lokayan 26?
A) Cairo
B) Alexandria
C) Port Said
D) Suez
Answer: B) Alexandria
Analytical Explanation: INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, during the Lokayan 26 deployment. (Press Information Bureau)
International Current Affairs
26. Who delivered his final address to the UN General Assembly as Secretary-General in September 2026?
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) António Guterres
C) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
D) António Costa
Answer: B) António Guterres
Analytical Explanation: António Guterres delivered his final UN General Assembly address before his second term concludes on 31 December 2026. (Reuters)
27. In his final UNGA address, Guterres particularly called for international governance of:
A) Cryptocurrency
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Tourism
D) Nuclear energy only
Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence
Analytical Explanation: Guterres called for stronger global oversight of AI risks and a multilateral AI risk-management framework with credible independent oversight. (Reuters)
28. The UN Climate Summit 2026 was held on which date?
A) 21 September
B) 22 September
C) 23 September
D) 25 September
Answer: C) 23 September
Analytical Explanation: The UN Climate Summit 2026 was convened on 23 September 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York to accelerate climate action. (United Nations)
29. Which organisation convened the Climate Summit 2026?
A) World Bank
B) United Nations
C) IMF
D) WTO
Answer: B) United Nations
Analytical Explanation: UN Secretary-General António Guterres convened the summit to accelerate climate action and advance a just transition. (United Nations)
30. Which of the following was among the areas highlighted at the UN Climate Summit 2026?
A) Clean-energy transition
B) Space tourism
C) Cryptocurrency mining
D) Olympic reform
Answer: A) Clean-energy transition
Analytical Explanation: Discussions included scaling clean energy, climate finance, resilience, critical minerals and early-warning systems. (United Nations)
31. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited which country for talks with Donald Trump in September 2026?
A) United Kingdom
B) United States
C) Canada
D) France
Answer: B) United States
Analytical Explanation: Xi Jinping visited Washington for a three-day summit with U.S. President Donald Trump from 23–25 September. (Reuters)
32. The September 2026 Trump–Xi summit primarily concerned relations between which two countries?
A) USA and Russia
B) USA and China
C) China and Japan
D) USA and India
Answer: B) USA and China
Analytical Explanation: The summit focused on major issues affecting U.S.–China relations, including trade, technology and geopolitical tensions. (Reuters)
33. According to reports, which country was discussed in the Trump–Xi talks regarding support for Iran?
A) India
B) China
C) Japan
D) Australia
Answer: B) China
Analytical Explanation: U.S. officials said Trump warned Xi about alleged Chinese support for Iran, while China reportedly gave assurances regarding its position. (Reuters)
34. Which international organisation’s annual General Assembly was meeting in New York in September 2026?
A) NATO
B) United Nations
C) ASEAN
D) OECD
Answer: B) United Nations
Analytical Explanation: The UN General Assembly’s annual high-level meeting brings world leaders together at UN Headquarters in New York. (AP News)
Science & Technology
35. A dilution refrigerator is especially important for which field?
A) Quantum technology
B) Conventional agriculture
C) Road construction
D) Textile manufacturing
Answer: A) Quantum technology
Analytical Explanation: Dilution refrigerators produce extremely low temperatures required by many quantum systems and experiments. DRDO’s project targets 20 mK for quantum applications. (Press Information Bureau)
36. What does “mK” stand for in the 20 mK project?
A) Mega Kelvin
B) MilliKelvin
C) Micro Kelvin
D) Mini Kelvin
Answer: B) MilliKelvin
Analytical Explanation: One millikelvin is one-thousandth of a kelvin. 20 mK = 0.020 K, representing an extremely low temperature.
37. Which organisation is India’s primary space agency?
A) DRDO
B) ISRO
C) CSIR
D) BARC
Answer: B) ISRO
Analytical Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India’s principal space agency and is responsible for the country’s major space missions.
38. At which international event did the Prime Minister address the global space community in September 2026?
A) International Space Summit in Paris
B) COP31
C) World Economic Forum
D) G20 Summit
Answer: A) International Space Summit in Paris
Analytical Explanation: The Prime Minister addressed the International Space Summit in Paris by video conference and emphasized safe, secure, peaceful and sustainable use of space. (Press Information Bureau)
39. Which principle was emphasized in India’s message at the International Space Summit?
A) Space should be militarised
B) Space should be safe, secure and peaceful
C) Space exploration should be restricted
D) Only one country should explore space
Answer: B) Space should be safe, secure and peaceful
Analytical Explanation: India’s stated position emphasized international law, dialogue, cooperation and sustainable use of the space domain. (Press Information Bureau)
Environment & Important Days
40. World Lung Day 2026 was observed on:
A) 21 September
B) 23 September
C) 25 September
D) 27 September
Answer: C) 25 September
Analytical Explanation: World Lung Day was observed on 25 September 2026, with attention to lifelong lung health. (Adda247)
41. The UN Climate Summit 2026 emphasized the importance of:
A) Climate finance
B) Fossil-fuel expansion only
C) Reducing international cooperation
D) Ending renewable energy research
Answer: A) Climate finance
Analytical Explanation: Climate finance was one of the key discussion areas, alongside clean-energy transition and community resilience. (United Nations)
42. Which mineral-related issue was highlighted ahead of the UN Climate Summit?
A) Critical minerals
B) Salt production
C) Gold jewellery
D) Coal exports only
Answer: A) Critical minerals
Analytical Explanation: The UN highlighted initiatives concerning critical minerals as part of accelerating the clean-energy transition. (United Nations)
43. Which concept is closely associated with the UN Climate Summit’s focus on communities?
A) Climate resilience
B) Space resilience
C) Financial speculation
D) Digital taxation
Answer: A) Climate resilience
Analytical Explanation: Strengthening communities’ resilience to climate impacts was among the summit’s key priorities. (United Nations)
Sports Current Affairs
44. The 2026 Asian Games are being held in which country?
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) India
Answer: B) Japan
Analytical Explanation: The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 are being held in Japan. India has been competing across athletics, shooting, badminton, kabaddi and other sports. (ESPN Africa)
45. Who won India’s shooting gold in the mixed-team 10m air pistol event at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh
B) Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh
C) Sift Kaur Samra and Rudrankksh Patil
D) Elavenil Valarivan and Anantjeet Singh
Answer: B) Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh
Analytical Explanation: Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh won India’s first shooting gold at the Games in the 10m air pistol mixed-team event. (The Times of India)
46. Which Indian athlete won silver in the men’s 10,000m at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) Gulveer Singh
B) Neeraj Chopra
C) Avinash Sable
D) Tajinderpal Singh Toor
Answer: A) Gulveer Singh
Analytical Explanation: Gulveer Singh won silver in the men’s 10,000m, recording 28:29.38. It was his second consecutive Asian Games medal in the event. (Reuters Connect)
47. Which country produced the swimmer who became the first swimmer to win seven gold medals at a single Asian Games?
A) Japan
B) China
C) South Korea
D) Australia
Answer: B) China
Analytical Explanation: China’s Zhang Zhanshuo became the first swimmer to win seven gold medals at an Asian Games during the 2026 competition. (Reuters)
48. Which sport gave India its first shooting gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games?
A) 10m air pistol mixed team
B) 50m rifle individual
C) Skeet individual
D) 25m rapid fire pistol
Answer: A) 10m air pistol mixed team
Analytical Explanation: Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh won India’s first shooting gold of the Games in the 10m air pistol mixed-team event. (The Times of India)
49. Which sport saw India secure medals through the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event?
A) Shooting
B) Archery
C) Fencing
D) Boxing
Answer: A) Shooting
Analytical Explanation: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Patil and Niraj Kumar won silver in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event. (The Times of India)
50. Which two Indian kabaddi teams were scheduled to compete for gold at the 2026 Asian Games on 26 September?
A) Men’s and women’s teams
B) Men’s team only
C) Women’s team only
D) Junior and senior teams
Answer: A) Men’s and women’s teams
Analytical Explanation: Both India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams were scheduled to face Iran in their respective finals on 26 September. (The Times of India)
Quick Revision Capsule
| Topic | Important Fact |
| Make in India | Completed 12 years on 25 Sept 2026 |
| DRDO TDF | 20 mK dilution refrigerator |
| TDF corpus | ₹500 crore |
| Project partner | Zero mK India Pvt Ltd |
| SAAW contract | ₹811 crore with BDL |
| SLINEX | India–Sri Lanka |
| Yudh Abhyas | India–USA |
| Veer Guardian | India–Japan |
| Nomadic Elephant | India–Mongolia |
| VARUNA | India–France |
| Banks open | 27 Sept 2026 |
| Proposed bank strike | 28–30 Sept |
| UN Climate Summit | 23 Sept 2026 |
| UN Secretary-General | António Guterres |
| World Lung Day | 25 Sept |
| Asian Games 2026 | Aichi-Nagoya, Japan |
| Gulveer Singh | Men’s 10,000m silver |
| Kamaljeet & Suruchi Singh | 10m air pistol mixed-team gold |
| Zhang Zhanshuo | Seven swimming golds |
