Daily Current Affairs 10 September 2026

Q1 What measure did the Delhi High Court mandate to curb fraud in GST registration?

• AMandatory biometric Aadhaar authenticationCorrect
• BUse of PAN card only
• CPhysical verification of applicants
• DOnline verification without Aadhaar

Explanation The Delhi High Court mandated biometric Aadhaar authentication for GST registration to prevent fraud.

Q2 Who suggested additional measures to check fake GST registrations as noted by the Delhi High Court?

• ASenior Advocate Tarun GulatiCorrect
• BFinance Minister
• CGST Council Chairman
• DDelhi High Court Chief Justice

Explanation The GST department was asked to examine suggestions by Senior Advocate Tarun Gulati to curb fake registrations.

Q3 Why did the Delhi High Court emphasize the need for biometric Aadhaar authentication in GST registration?

• ATo prevent misuse of PAN and Aadhaar details and curb fraudulent registrationsCorrect
• BTo speed up the registration process
• CTo reduce paperwork for applicants
• DTo increase GST revenue collection

Explanation The court highlighted losses due to misuse of PAN and Aadhaar details and the impact of fraudulent registrations on innocent individuals.

Q1 How many railway multitracking projects did the Union Cabinet approve recently?

• AFive
• BEightCorrect
• CTen
• DTwelve

Explanation The Cabinet approved eight railway multitracking projects as per the sources.

Q2 What is the total estimated cost of the approved railway multitracking projects?

• A₹10,000 crore
• B₹15,500 crore
• C₹20,804 croreCorrect
• D₹25,000 crore

Explanation The total investment for the eight projects is ₹20,804 crore.

Q3 By which year are the railway multitracking projects expected to add about 1,196 km to the rail network?

• A2025-26
• B2027-28
• C2029-30Correct
• D2031-32

Explanation The projects are expected to be completed by 2029-30, adding about 1,196 km to the rail network.

Q1 Why did the Supreme Court refuse to transfer the Satya Niketan building collapse case from the Delhi High Court?

• ABecause the case had already started moving in the Delhi High CourtCorrect
• BBecause the Supreme Court wanted to hear the case itself
• CBecause the building collapse was not serious
• DBecause the case was transferred to another state

Explanation The Supreme Court noted that proceedings had started moving in the Delhi High Court and civic authorities were acting in a focused manner, so it declined to transfer the case.

Q2 What safety issues did the Supreme Court highlight during the Satya Niketan building collapse hearing?

• ALack of fire extinguishers in buildings
• BOvercrowding and inadequate safety in paying guest facilitiesCorrect
• CPoor road conditions near the building
• DAbsence of earthquake-resistant structures

Explanation The Supreme Court flagged overcrowding and inadequate safety in paying guest facilities in Delhi during the hearing.

Q3 Who urged the Supreme Court not to transfer the Satya Niketan building collapse case from the Delhi High Court?

• AThe Chief Justice of India
• BSolicitor General Tushar MehtaCorrect
• CThe Delhi Police Commissioner
• DThe Mayor of Delhi

Explanation Solicitor General Tushar Mehta urged the Supreme Court bench not to transfer the case from the Delhi High Court.

Q1 What is one of the main demands of the bank employees leading to the strike on September 11, 2026?

• AImplementation of a five-day banking weekCorrect
• BIncrease in interest rates
• CReduction in digital banking services
• DClosure of all bank branches

Explanation One of the main demands of the bank employees is the implementation of a five-day banking week.

Q2 Which banking services are likely to be affected during the strike starting September 11, 2026?

• ACheque deposits and cash withdrawals through tellersCorrect
• BOnline fund transfers
• CMobile banking app usage
• DATM cash withdrawals

Explanation The strike is expected to disrupt branch banking services such as cheque deposits and cash withdrawals through tellers.

Q3 What advice has been given to customers in view of the bank employees' strike?

• APlan ahead and use digital banking channelsCorrect
• BAvoid all banking transactions
• CVisit bank branches in person
• DWithdraw all cash before September 10

Explanation Customers are advised to plan ahead and use digital banking channels during the strike period.

Q1 What action did the DGCA take after the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident?

• AOrdered one-time drug screening for all pilots by July 2027Correct
• BBanned Air India flights to Phuket
• CIncreased pilot training hours
• DImplemented new hydraulic system checks

Explanation DGCA directed all airlines to conduct a one-time drug screening of pilots by July 2027 following the incident.

Q2 What caused the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight to drop 300 feet in altitude?

• APilot error due to intoxication
• BRare triple-hydraulic failureCorrect
• CSevere weather conditions
• DEngine failure

Explanation The flight experienced a rare triple-hydraulic failure which caused the altitude drop.

Q3 Why was the Air India captain fired after the Phuket-Delhi flight incident?

• AFor being under the influence of a psychoactive substance on dutyCorrect
• BFor causing the hydraulic failure
• CFor refusing to follow DGCA orders
• DFor being late to the flight

Explanation The captain tested positive for a psychoactive substance and was fired for being under the influence while on duty.

Q1 Who resigned as WHO Southeast Asia regional director amid fraud allegations in 2026?

• ASaima WazedCorrect
• BSheikh Hasina
• CTedros Adhanom
• DBan Ki-moon

Explanation Saima Wazed, daughter of Sheikh Hasina, resigned as WHO Southeast Asia regional director amid fraud allegations.

Q2 What reason did Saima Wazed give in her resignation letter from the WHO regional director post?

• ALoss of trust and confidence in WHO leadershipCorrect
• BHealth issues
• CRetirement
• DNew political appointment

Explanation In her resignation letter, Saima Wazed stated she had lost all trust and confidence in the WHO leadership.

Q3 Since when had Saima Wazed been on unpaid administrative leave before her resignation?

• ALate 2025Correct
• BEarly 2026
• CMid 2024
• DLate 2024

Explanation Saima Wazed had been on unpaid administrative leave since late 2025 before resigning.

Q1 What is the PERM process in the context of US immigration?

• AApproval from the US Department of Labor to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residencyCorrect
• BA visa category for temporary workers
• CA US government investigation into visa fraud
• DA program for American workers to apply for jobs abroad

Explanation PERM is the process through which US employers seek approval from the Department of Labor to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency.

Q2 Why did the US suspend green card filings by Cognizant?

• ADue to an ongoing visa-fraud investigationCorrect
• BBecause Cognizant stopped hiring foreign workers
• CTo promote Indian workers in the US
• DDue to a change in US immigration laws

Explanation The US suspended green card filings by Cognizant amid an ongoing visa-fraud probe.

Q3 Which group of workers is primarily affected by the suspension of Cognizant's green card filings?

• AIndian workers on H-1B visasCorrect
• BAmerican workers seeking jobs abroad
• CUS citizens applying for green cards
• DEuropean workers in the US

Explanation The suspension affects Indian workers employed by Cognizant who rely on H-1B visas and green card sponsorship.

Q1 As of the latest reports, what is the death toll from the Nepal floods?

• A1,355
• B1,365
• C1,377Correct
• D1,400

Explanation The most recent report states the death toll has climbed to 1,377.

Q2 How many people have been rescued from the flood-affected areas in Nepal so far?

• A13,396
• B13,500
• C13,656Correct
• D14,000

Explanation According to the latest data, 13,656 people have been rescued.

Q3 Approximately how many people remain missing after the Nepal floods?

• A4,996
• B5,000Correct
• C5,200
• D6,000

Explanation More than 5,000 people are still reported missing, as per the latest update.

Q1 What action did US senators urge the Trump administration to take regarding three India-based companies?

• ATo invest in the companies
• BTo take action against them for alleged hackingCorrect
• CTo promote their cybersecurity services
• DTo ignore the allegations

Explanation US senators urged the Trump administration to take action against three India-based companies accused of hacking.

Q2 Who were the targets of the alleged hacking campaigns by the India-based cyber firms?

• AOnly US government officials
• BAmericans, US businesses, and more than 1,000 lawyersCorrect
• COnly Indian businesses
• DEuropean companies

Explanation The hacking campaigns targeted Americans, US businesses, and more than 1,000 lawyers.

Q3 What was the nature of the allegations against the three India-based companies?

• AData theft through hacking campaignsCorrect
• BFinancial fraud
• CIllegal exports
• DTax evasion

Explanation The companies were accused of data theft through hacking campaigns.

Q1 What is the price of the 2TB variant of Apple's foldable iPhone Duo in India?

• A₹1,99,900
• B₹2,99,900Correct
• C₹3,99,900
• D₹4,99,900

Explanation The 2TB variant of Apple's foldable iPhone Duo costs ₹2,99,900 in India.

Q2 Which Apple smartphone series was recently launched along with the foldable iPhone Duo?

• AiPhone 17 Pro
• BiPhone 18 ProCorrect
• CiPhone 19 Pro
• DiPhone 20 Pro

Explanation Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max series along with the foldable iPhone Duo.

Q3 The price of the 2TB foldable iPhone Duo in India is comparable to the cost of which vehicle?

• AA hatchback Maruti carCorrect
• BA luxury sedan
• CA motorcycle
• DAn electric scooter

Explanation The 2TB variant of the foldable iPhone Duo costs almost as much as a hatchback Maruti car.

Q1 Which new Apple products were announced at the 'Surprise and Shine' event?

• AiPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo foldable, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4Correct
• BiPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12
• CiPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18, AirPods 4, Apple Watch Series 11
• DiPhone Duo foldable, iPhone Air 2, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Ultra 3

Explanation Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo foldable, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4.

Q2 Which Apple models did NOT receive updates during the launch event?

• AiPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2Correct
• BiPhone 18 Pro and AirPods 5
• CApple Watch Series 12 and iPhone Duo foldable
• DiPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple Watch Ultra 4

Explanation There were no updates about the iPhone 18 model and the iPhone Air 2 during the event.

Q3 What was notable about the number of accessory devices announced at the event?

• AThere was a reduction in the number of accessory devices compared to previous yearsCorrect
• BThere was an increase in the number of accessory devices compared to previous years
• CThe number of accessory devices remained the same as previous years
• DOnly one accessory device was announced

Explanation The event marked a reduction in the number of accessory devices when compared to previous years.

Q1 How many countries are participating in the International Space Summit held in Paris?

• A50
• B70
• C90Correct
• D100

Explanation The summit has participation from 90 countries as stated in the source.

Q2 What is expected to be a major outcome of the International Space Summit in Paris?

• ASigning of more than 50 projects with billions in investmentsCorrect
• BLaunch of a new satellite by France
• CIndia hosting the next summit
• DFormation of a new space agency

Explanation More than 50 projects are expected to be signed, bringing in billions of investments.

Q3 Which country's high-level delegation is expected to participate in the International Space Summit?

• AUSA
• BIndiaCorrect
• CChina
• DRussia

Explanation A high-level delegation from India is expected to take part in the summit.

Q1 Which team won the Duleep Trophy after more than a decade in 2026?

• AEast ZoneCorrect
• BSouth Zone
• CNorth Zone
• DWest Zone

Explanation East Zone won the Duleep Trophy after 13 to 14 years.

Q2 How many runs did East Zone score in their first innings during the 2026 Duleep Trophy final?

• A708 runsCorrect
• B500 runs
• C650 runs
• D720 runs

Explanation East Zone posted a mammoth 708 runs in their first innings.

Q3 Where was the 2026 Duleep Trophy final held?

• AChennaiCorrect
• BMumbai
• CKolkata
• DDelhi

Explanation The final was held in Chennai.

Q1 What was the closing exchange rate of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on September 10, 2026?

• A94.39
• B94.95
• C95.33
• D95.46Correct

Explanation The rupee closed at 95.46 against the US dollar on September 10, 2026, as reported.

Q2 Which factor contributed to the depreciation of the Indian rupee in early September 2026?

• AStrong RBI dollar sales
• BEscalating US-Iran geopolitical tensionsCorrect
• CDecrease in Brent crude oil prices
• DDecline in US dollar index

Explanation Escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions led to a surge in crude oil prices and contributed to the rupee's depreciation.

Q3 How did the Reserve Bank of India help stabilize the rupee amid external pressures?

• ABy increasing interest rates
• BBy selling dollars and encouraging foreign currency inflowsCorrect
• CBy imposing capital controls
• DBy pegging the rupee to the dollar

Explanation The RBI's dollar sales and strong foreign currency inflows under special schemes helped keep the rupee range-bound despite heavy external pressures.

Q1 Where is the new Tamil Nadu Assembly-Secretariat complex planned to be constructed?

• AForeshore Estate, PattinapakkamCorrect
• BAnna Nagar
• CAdyar
• DT. Nagar

Explanation The new Assembly-Secretariat complex is planned at Foreshore Estate in Pattinapakkam, Chennai.

Q2 What is one major concern raised by the CPI against the Secretariat construction at Pattinapakkam?

• ADisplacement of fisherfolk familiesCorrect
• BIncrease in traffic congestion
• CLack of funding
• DPoor architectural design

Explanation CPI highlighted that around 1,500 fisherfolk families living in Foreshore Estate would be forced to relocate due to the project.

Q3 Which endangered species' nesting ground is threatened by the Secretariat project at Pattinapakkam?

• AOlive Ridley turtlesCorrect
• BIndian Pangolin
• CAsiatic Lion
• DGreat Indian Bustard

Explanation The proposed site is a nesting ground for Olive Ridley turtles, raising environmental concerns.