Daily Current Affairs 9 September 2026

Q1 Which countries is Indian Navy Chief Krishna Swaminathan visiting to boost naval ties?

• AAustralia and New ZealandCorrect
• BAustralia and Fiji
• CNew Zealand and Papua New Guinea
• DIndia and Australia

Explanation Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is visiting Australia first, followed by New Zealand, to strengthen naval cooperation.

Q2 What is the main purpose of Admiral Krishna Swaminathan's visit to Australia and New Zealand?

• ATo strengthen bilateral naval cooperationCorrect
• BTo attend a naval parade
• CTo sign a trade agreement
• DTo conduct joint military exercises

Explanation The visits aim to further strengthen bilateral naval cooperation with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy.

Q3 Which navy does Admiral Krishna Swaminathan represent during his visit to Australia and New Zealand?

• AIndian NavyCorrect
• BRoyal Australian Navy
• CRoyal New Zealand Navy
• DUnited States Navy

Explanation Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is the Chief of the Indian Navy.

Q1 Who has the DMK nominated as their candidate for the Madurantakam bypoll?

• AI. ParanthamenCorrect
• BS. Suganya
• CPalaniswami
• DAn AIADMK legislator

Explanation The DMK has fielded I. Paranthamen as their candidate for the Madurantakam bypoll.

Q2 Why were the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls held?

• ADue to the resignation of two AIADMK legislatorsCorrect
• BBecause of the death of sitting MLAs
• CFollowing the dissolution of the assembly
• DDue to delimitation of constituencies

Explanation The bypolls were necessitated by the resignation of two AIADMK legislators who had won the seats but later quit.

Q3 What reason did AIADMK leader Palaniswami give for the resignation of the two legislators?

• AHorse tradingCorrect
• BHealth issues
• CParty differences
• DPersonal reasons

Explanation Palaniswami stated that the legislators resigned due to 'horse trading'.

Q1 What was the score of South Zone at the end of day three in the Duleep Trophy final?

• A242 for 6 wicketsCorrect
• B466 runs
• C56 runs
• DAll out

Explanation South Zone was 242 for six wickets at the end of day three, trailing by 466 runs.

Q2 What bowling strategy did East pacer Mukesh Kumar mention during the Duleep Trophy final?

• ATo bowl defensively and avoid risks
• BTo let the batters take the risksCorrect
• CTo focus on spin bowling
• DTo bowl only in the morning session

Explanation Mukesh Kumar stated their plan as fast bowlers was to let the batters take the risks.

Q3 Why did Mukesh Kumar emphasize maintaining the ball during the match?

• ABecause the pitch was grassy
• BBecause the ball can get scuffed easily on red-soil pitchesCorrect
• CBecause the ball was new
• DBecause the match was played indoors

Explanation Mukesh Kumar stressed the need to maintain the ball especially on red-soil pitches where it could get scuffed easily.

Q1 What is the main reason BJD seeks the President's intervention regarding the 2026 amendment to the Mines and Minerals Act?

• ATo increase mining activities in Odisha
• BTo reverse the amendment due to potential revenue loss for OdishaCorrect
• CTo support the amendment for national development
• DTo introduce new mining regulations

Explanation BJD seeks the President's intervention to reverse the 2026 amendment because it could cause Odisha to lose over ₹1 lakh crore in arrears and ₹12,000 crore annually.

Q2 According to BJD, how much annual revenue could Odisha lose due to the 2026 amendment to the Mines and Minerals Act?

• A₹1 lakh crore
• B₹12,000 croreCorrect
• C₹50,000 crore
• D₹5,000 crore

Explanation BJD states that Odisha could lose approximately ₹12,000 crore in additional annual revenue due to the amendment.

Q3 Which legislative act was amended in 2026, prompting the BJD's appeal?

• AThe Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) ActCorrect
• BThe Forest Conservation Act
• CThe Coal Mines Nationalisation Act
• DThe Environment Protection Act

Explanation The amendment in question is to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 2026.

Q1 When is India's first indigenous bullet train expected to begin track testing?

• AMay-June 2026
• BMay-June 2027Correct
• CSeptember 2026
• DJanuary 2027

Explanation Both sources state that the indigenous bullet train will begin track tests by May-June 2027.

Q2 Which company developed India's first indigenous bullet train?

• ABEMLCorrect
• BIRCTC
• CL&T
• DTata Motors

Explanation The train was developed by BEML as mentioned in the sources.

Q3 What is the expected travel time between Vadodara and Mumbai on the new bullet train?

• A2 hours
• B1.5 hoursCorrect
• C3 hours
• D45 minutes

Explanation The Railway Minister claimed that the travel time between Vadodara and Mumbai will be reduced to 1.5 hours.

Q1 Which group did India condemn for attacking Saudi oil installations in September 2026?

• AIran-backed Houthi militant groupCorrect
• BAl-Qaeda
• CISIS
• DTaliban

Explanation India condemned the Iran-backed Houthi militant group for attacks on Saudi oil installations.

Q2 According to India, what did the Houthi attacks threaten in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait?

• AFreedom of navigationCorrect
• BAir traffic control
• CFishing rights
• DTelecommunication lines

Explanation India stated that the attacks threatened freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait.

Q3 Who is the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson who commented on the Houthi attacks?

• ARandhir JaiswalCorrect
• BS. Jaishankar
• CHarsh Vardhan Shringla
• DRaveesh Kumar

Explanation Randhir Jaiswal, MEA spokesperson, condemned the attacks as unacceptable.

Q1 What caused extensive flooding in Nagoya, Japan, the host city of the Asian Games?

• ARecord rainfallCorrect
• BTsunami
• CEarthquake
• DTyphoon

Explanation Nagoya experienced extensive flooding due to record rainfall as reported.

Q2 How were the Asian Games athletes and staff accommodated during the flooding in Nagoya?

• AIn converted shipping containersCorrect
• BIn hotels
• CIn tents
• DIn nearby schools

Explanation About 400 athletes and staff were staying in converted shipping containers remodeled as temporary housing.

Q3 What precaution was taken for the athletes and staff during the heavy rain in Nagoya?

• AThey were evacuated to higher groundCorrect
• BThey were moved to another city
• CThey continued their activities without interruption
• DThey were evacuated to underground shelters

Explanation The athletes and staff were briefly evacuated to higher ground during the heavy rain.

Q1 What action did Kenyan President William Ruto take against Tata Chemicals?

• ARevoked their mining concession and asked them to leave KenyaCorrect
• BGranted them additional mining rights near Lake Magadi
• CInvited them to expand manufacturing in Kenya
• DOffered tax incentives to Tata Chemicals

Explanation President William Ruto revoked Tata Group's mining concession near Lake Magadi and asked Tata Chemicals to pack up and leave Kenya.

Q2 What is the primary reason behind President Ruto's directive to Tata Chemicals?

• ATo promote enhanced local manufacturing and boost Kenya's economyCorrect
• BTo encourage foreign investment in Kenya
• CTo increase Tata Chemicals' mining operations
• DTo resolve environmental concerns near Lake Magadi

Explanation President Ruto seeks enhanced local manufacturing to boost Kenya's economy, which motivated his directive to Tata Chemicals.

Q3 What is significant about the directive given to Tata Chemicals in Kenya?

• AIt is the first time a major Tata company has been asked to leave a foreign countryCorrect
• BIt is the first mining concession granted to Tata Chemicals in Africa
• CIt is the first time Tata Chemicals expanded operations in Kenya
• DIt is the first time Tata Chemicals received government incentives abroad

Explanation This is the first time a major Tata company has faced such allegations and been directed to pack up in a foreign country.

Q1 What recent recognition did the UK grant to India regarding carbon pricing?

• ARecognition of India's carbon credit scheme under its carbon tax mechanismCorrect
• BRecognition of India's renewable energy exports
• CRecognition of India's electric vehicle policy
• DRecognition of India's water conservation efforts

Explanation The UK officially recognised India's carbon credit scheme under its carbon tax mechanism, allowing carbon price relief for eligible Indian goods.

Q2 What benefit does the UK recognition of India's carbon credit scheme provide to UK importers?

• AThey can seek carbon price relief on eligible Indian goodsCorrect
• BThey get tax exemption on all Indian imports
• CThey receive subsidies for importing Indian goods
• DThey can export goods to India without tariffs

Explanation UK importers of eligible Indian goods covered under CBAM can seek carbon price relief due to the recognition of India's carbon credit scheme.

Q3 What was a key reason behind the UK's recognition of India's carbon credit scheme?

• ASustained technical engagement between the two governmentsCorrect
• BIndia's increase in renewable energy capacity
• CIndia's commitment to electric vehicles
• DIndia's water conservation initiatives

Explanation The recognition followed sustained technical engagement between the Indian and UK governments.

Q1 What action did the US take following attempted missile attacks on its Navy warship in 2026?

• AStruck Iranian tankers near Kharg IslandCorrect
• BDeployed additional warships to the Strait of Hormuz
• CImposed economic sanctions on Iran
• DInitiated peace talks with Iran

Explanation The US conducted strikes on Iranian tankers after attempted missile attacks on its Navy warship.

Q2 What diplomatic progress did Iran report despite escalating military tensions in 2026?

• ANegotiations with Oman over the administration of the Strait of HormuzCorrect
• BPeace talks with the US in Geneva
• CAlliance formation with neighboring Gulf countries
• DWithdrawal of US forces from the region

Explanation Iran stated that diplomatic efforts with Oman regarding the administration of the Strait of Hormuz were making progress.

Q3 Which drone did Iran claim to have downed over the Strait of Hormuz?

• AMQ-1 droneCorrect
• BPredator drone
• CGlobal Hawk drone
• DReaper drone

Explanation Iran claimed to have downed an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

Q1 What percentage stake is Adani Airport Holdings selling to raise $1 billion?

• A5.54%Correct
• B10%
• C3.5%
• D7.25%

Explanation Adani Airport Holdings is selling a 5.54% stake to raise $1 billion.

Q2 What is the pre-money equity valuation of Adani Airport Holdings as per the deal?

• A$18 billionCorrect
• B$10 billion
• C$25 billion
• D$15 billion

Explanation The transaction values Adani Airport Holdings at a pre-money equity valuation of $18 billion.

Q3 Which of the following is NOT a stated use of the funds raised by Adani Airport Holdings?

• AExpansion
• BDevelopment of aero cities
• CPassenger-facing initiatives
• DAcquisition of unrelated businessesCorrect

Explanation The funds will be used for expansion, development of aero cities, and passenger-facing initiatives, but not for acquisition of unrelated businesses.

Q1 What caused Brent crude oil prices to rise above $100 a barrel recently?

• AU.S. military strikes on Iranian tankers and attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi oil facilitiesCorrect
• BIncrease in global oil production
• CPeace talks between Iran and the U.S.
• DDecrease in global oil demand

Explanation Brent crude prices rose due to U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers and attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi oil facilities.

Q2 By how much did Brent crude futures increase to reach $100.07 a barrel?

• A$1.70 or 1.83%
• B$2.15 or 2.2%Correct
• C$3.00 or 3.0%
• D$0.50 or 0.5%

Explanation Brent crude futures rose by $2.15, or 2.2%, to reach $100.07 a barrel.

Q3 Which group was responsible for attacks that ignited fires at oil facilities in Saudi Arabia?

• AIranian military
• BU.S. Navy
• CIranian-backed Houthi rebel groupCorrect
• DSaudi Arabian forces

Explanation The Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group carried out attacks that caused fires at Saudi oil facilities.

Q1 Why did the RBI conduct an overnight VRRR auction on 7 September 2026?

• ABecause banks showed strong interest in the 30-day auction
• BDue to a technical glitch and limited bids in the 30-day auctionCorrect
• CTo increase the total amount of ₹10 trillion
• DTo reduce the overnight liquidity in the market

Explanation The RBI announced the overnight auction after a technical glitch and limited bids (₹2.59 trillion) in the 30-day VRRR auction.

Q2 How much did banks park in the RBI's overnight VRRR auction?

• A₹2.59 trillion
• B₹5 trillion
• C₹3.53 lakh croreCorrect
• D₹1 trillion

Explanation Banks parked ₹3.53 lakh crore in the overnight VRRR auction, showing stronger participation than in the 30-day auction.

Q3 What preference did banks show in their participation in RBI's auctions?

• APreference for longer 30-day auctions
• BPreference for overnight shorter parking periodsCorrect
• CEqual interest in both 30-day and overnight auctions
• DNo participation in any auction

Explanation Banks showed limited interest in the 30-day auction but stronger participation in the overnight auction, indicating preference for shorter parking periods.

Q1 What is the financial outlay of the government’s coal gasification scheme mentioned in the reports?

• A₹25,000 crore
• B₹37,500 croreCorrect
• C₹50,000 crore
• D₹10,000 crore

Explanation The scheme has a financial outlay of ₹37,500 crore as stated in both sources.

Q2 How many companies filed applications in the first round of the coal gasification scheme?

• AThree
• BFiveCorrect
• CSeven
• DTen

Explanation Five companies filed seven applications in the first round, according to the sources.

Q3 Which company is leading the rush for the coal gasification scheme?

• ANTPC
• BTalcher Fertilizers
• CAdani EnterprisesCorrect
• DReliance Industries

Explanation Adani Enterprises is reported as leading the applicants for the coal gasification scheme.

Q1 What was a major factor contributing to the Indian rupee's decline against the U.S. dollar recently?

• ASurge in crude oil prices amid attacks on Aramco's facilitiesCorrect
• BDecrease in RBI dollar sales
• CStrengthening of domestic equities
• DFall in foreign currency inflows

Explanation The rupee declined due to a surge in crude oil prices following attacks on Aramco's facilities by Yemen's Houthis.

Q2 How did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) help keep the rupee range-bound despite external pressures?

• ABy increasing interest rates
• BBy selling dollars and supporting foreign currency inflows under special schemesCorrect
• CBy imposing capital controls
• DBy reducing crude oil imports

Explanation Ongoing RBI dollar sales and strong foreign currency inflows under special schemes helped keep the rupee range-bound.

Q3 Which geopolitical tension contributed to safe-haven demand for the U.S. dollar recently?

• ARenewed U.S.-Iran tensionsCorrect
• BIndia-China border dispute
• CYemen civil war
• DRussia-Ukraine conflict

Explanation Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions increased safe-haven demand for the U.S. dollar.

Q1 What percentage stake does Singapore Airlines hold in Air India?

• A10%
• B25.1%Correct
• C50%
• D75%

Explanation Singapore Airlines holds a 25.1% stake in Air India as stated in the sources.

Q2 What has been a major consequence of Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India?

• AIncreased profits for Singapore Airlines
• BPolitical scrutiny and affected earningsCorrect
• CComplete takeover of Air India
• DExpansion into domestic Indian market

Explanation The investment has affected Singapore Airlines' earnings and faced political scrutiny due to Air India's losses.

Q3 What is the main reason for the political scrutiny faced by Singapore Airlines' investment in Air India?

• AAir India's widening losses during a costly turnaroundCorrect
• BSingapore Airlines' refusal to invest more capital
• CAir India's expansion into Singapore
• DSingapore Airlines' acquisition of other airlines

Explanation Political scrutiny arose because of Air India's widening losses during its costly turnaround.

Q1 What was the penalty amount imposed by IRDAI on ICICI Lombard General Insurance?

• A₹50 lakh
• B₹1 croreCorrect
• C₹2 crore
• D₹5 crore

Explanation IRDAI imposed a penalty of ₹1 crore on ICICI Lombard General Insurance.

Q2 What were some of the compliance issues cited by IRDAI in the penalty against ICICI Lombard?

• AUnallocated premium and delays in free look cancellation processingCorrect
• BFraudulent claims and data breach
• CNon-payment of taxes and delayed premium collection
• DLack of customer service and poor marketing

Explanation IRDAI issued advisories regarding unallocated premium and delays in processing free look cancellation requests.

Q3 When was the onsite inspection conducted that led to the penalty on ICICI Lombard?

• ASeptember 2019Correct
• BJanuary 2020
• CMarch 2021
• DJune 2022

Explanation The penalty followed an onsite inspection conducted during September 2019.