Daily Current Affairs 12 September 2026

Q1 What was a key outcome of the BRICS Summit 2026 held in New Delhi?

• AAdoption of the New Delhi Declaration by consensusCorrect
• BFormation of a new military alliance
• CSigning of a free trade agreement among BRICS countries
• DAnnouncement of a joint space mission

Explanation The BRICS Summit 2026 adopted the New Delhi Declaration with consensus, as stated in the sources.

Q2 Which issue did the New Delhi Declaration urge dialogue and diplomacy to address?

• AConflicts in West Asia and other global hotspotsCorrect
• BClimate change and environmental degradation
• CCybersecurity threats among member countries
• DGlobal pandemic preparedness

Explanation The declaration called for dialogue and diplomacy to address conflicts in West Asia and other global hotspots.

Q3 What diplomatic challenge was overcome to achieve consensus at the BRICS Summit 2026?

• ASharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflictCorrect
• BDisagreement over trade tariffs among BRICS members
• CDifferences in climate policy commitments
• DDisputes over leadership roles within BRICS

Explanation Consensus was achieved despite sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict, following back-channel negotiations.

Q1 What did PM Modi emphasize at the 2026 BRICS Summit regarding the Global South?

• AThe need to dismantle the 'pyramid of privilege' to make the Global South a 'rule-shaper'Correct
• BThe importance of increasing military cooperation among BRICS nations
• CThe promotion of digital currencies within BRICS countries
• DThe expansion of BRICS membership to include more countries

Explanation PM Modi emphasized dismantling the 'pyramid of privilege' to empower the Global South as a 'rule-shaper' at the BRICS Summit.

Q2 According to PM Modi, what must BRICS do to have an impact internationally?

• ATranslate internal unity and consensus into tangible results on the global stageCorrect
• BFocus solely on economic growth within member countries
• CIncrease military spending among member nations
• DLimit cooperation to cultural exchanges

Explanation PM Modi stated that BRICS must translate its internal unity and consensus into tangible international results.

Q3 What roadmap did PM Modi outline at the BRICS Summit?

• AA 10-point reform roadmap to strengthen the Global South's role in global governanceCorrect
• BA plan to reduce trade barriers among BRICS countries
• CA strategy to develop a common BRICS currency
• DAn initiative to increase tourism among member nations

Explanation PM Modi outlined a 10-point reform roadmap aimed at empowering the Global South in global governance.

Q1 Where did the first day of the BRICS Summit 2026 events take place?

• AHyderabad House
• BBharat MandapamCorrect
• CIndia Gate
• DRashtrapati Bhavan

Explanation The first day of BRICS events began at 2 PM at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Q2 What was a key agenda item at the BRICS Summit 2026?

• AClimate change policies
• BGlobal trade disputes and regional crisesCorrect
• CSpace exploration cooperation
• DCultural exchange programs

Explanation The summit agenda included navigating global trade disputes and addressing regional crises.

Q3 At what venue did PM Modi hold bilateral meetings with global leaders during the BRICS Summit 2026?

• ABharat Mandapam
• BHyderabad HouseCorrect
• CParliament House
• DVigyan Bhavan

Explanation PM Modi held bilateral meetings with global leaders at Hyderabad House from 10 AM onwards.

Q1 What was the theme of the closed-door session at the BRICS Summit 2026?

• AResilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
• BInclusive Global Governance and Strengthening MultilateralismCorrect
• CAffordable Connectivity and Digital Economy
• DUnified Payment System Development

Explanation The closed-door session was themed 'Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism' as per the summit schedule.

Q2 According to Ziaad Suleiman, what is essential for achieving a unified payment system in BRICS?

• AAdvanced Artificial Intelligence
• BRight Trust FrameworkCorrect
• CIncreased Foreign Investment
• DExclusive Technology for Developed Nations

Explanation Ziaad Suleiman highlighted that a unified payment system is achievable with the right trust framework.

Q3 Where was the BRICS Summit 2026 held?

• AJohannesburg
• BNew DelhiCorrect
• CBeijing
• DBrasília

Explanation The BRICS Summit 2026 took place in New Delhi, as mentioned in the source.

Q1 What action did North Korea take in response to the US-South Korea-Japan military drill?

• ALaunched ballistic missiles toward the seaCorrect
• BHeld diplomatic talks
• CIncreased trade with South Korea
• DReduced its military exercises

Explanation North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea after the joint military drill, viewing it as a threat and provocation.

Q2 What warning did North Korea's Defence Minister issue regarding the military drills?

• ANorth Korea would seek peaceful negotiations
• BNorth Korea could take strong and reflective countermeasuresCorrect
• CNorth Korea would withdraw from all international talks
• DNorth Korea would increase trade sanctions

Explanation The Defence Minister warned that North Korea could take strong and reflective countermeasures from the standpoint of power.

Q3 How did North Korea react to the US President's decision about the bilateral military drill with South Korea?

• AAccepted the decision and reduced weapons display
• BRebuffed the decision and continued weapons displayCorrect
• CAgreed to increase joint military exercises
• DIgnored the decision and focused on economic reforms

Explanation North Korea rebuffed the US President's decision to scale back the bilateral military drill and continued its weapons display.

Q1 Where was the BRICS 2026 summit held?

• ANew DelhiCorrect
• BBeijing
• CMoscow
• DJohannesburg

Explanation The BRICS 2026 summit was held in New Delhi as stated in the source.

Q2 Which of the following leaders attended the BRICS 2026 summit?

• AJoe Biden
• BVladimir PutinCorrect
• CEmmanuel Macron
• DBoris Johnson

Explanation Russian President Vladimir Putin was among the attendees of the BRICS 2026 summit.

Q3 Which country's president is Masoud Pezeshkian, who attended the BRICS 2026 summit?

• AIranCorrect
• BSouth Africa
• CChina
• DRussia

Explanation Masoud Pezeshkian is the Iranian President who attended the BRICS 2026 summit.

Q1 What key approach did the BRICS New Delhi Declaration emphasize for resolving international disputes?

• AMilitary intervention
• BEconomic sanctions
• CDialogue, consultation, and diplomacyCorrect
• DUnilateral action

Explanation The declaration reiterated the BRICS nations' commitment to peaceful resolution of international disputes through dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy.

Q2 According to the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, conflict prevention efforts should focus on:

• AIncreasing military spending
• BAddressing root causes of conflictsCorrect
• CExpanding trade barriers
• DForming new alliances

Explanation The declaration stressed the need to engage in conflict prevention efforts, including through addressing their root causes.

Q1 What was a key focus of the Modi-Putin talks ahead of the BRICS Summit?

• ATrade, defence, energy, and space cooperationCorrect
• BOnly defence agreements
• CCultural exchange programs
• DClimate change initiatives

Explanation The talks focused on trade, defence, energy, space, and other sectors as per the official statements.

Q2 What stance did Prime Minister Modi take regarding the Ukraine war during his meeting with Putin?

• AIndia supports continuation of the war
• BIndia is ready to assist in peace efforts and advocates dialogueCorrect
• CIndia remains neutral without any comment
• DIndia supports one side militarily

Explanation Modi emphasized ending the Ukraine war and stated that India is ready to assist in peace efforts, highlighting dialogue as the way forward.

Q3 Which sectors were discussed for cooperation between India and Russia during the talks?

• AOnly defence and trade
• BTrade, defence, energy, space, fertilisers, and civil nuclear cooperationCorrect
• CAgriculture and tourism
• DEducation and healthcare

Explanation The discussions included trade, defence, energy, space, critical minerals, fertilisers, and civil nuclear cooperation.

Q1 Which leaders is PM Narendra Modi scheduled to meet back-to-back at the BRICS sidelines?

• AXi Jinping and Vladimir PutinCorrect
• BJoe Biden and Vladimir Putin
• CXi Jinping and Joe Biden
• DEmmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin

Explanation PM Modi is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS sidelines.

Q2 What are the main agenda topics for PM Modi's meetings with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin?

• ABorder issues, trade and investment hurdles, and visasCorrect
• BClimate change and defense cooperation
• CSpace exploration and cultural exchange
• DTourism and education partnerships

Explanation The discussions will focus on border disputes, trade and investment challenges, and visa policies.

Q3 Why is India balancing its ties with Beijing and Moscow during these meetings?

• ADue to uncertainties caused by US tariff policiesCorrect
• BBecause of a new defense pact
• CTo form a joint space mission
• DTo organize a cultural festival

Explanation India is balancing its relations amid uncertainties caused by US tariff policies.

Q1 When is the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Canada expected to be finalized?

• ABy the end of 2026Correct
• BIn early 2027
• CDuring PM Modi's visit to India
• DNo timeline has been announced

Explanation The Canadian High Commissioner confirmed that the trade deal will be ready by the end of the year 2026.

Q2 What recent security-related step has improved the atmosphere between India and Canada?

• ASigning a new defense pact
• BDeclaring the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist organizationCorrect
• CIncreasing trade tariffs
• DSuspending diplomatic talks

Explanation Declaring the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist organization has improved the atmosphere between the two countries.

Q3 What did Canadian High Commissioner Christopher Cooter say about India-Canada relations?

• ARelations are deteriorating
• BRelations are well beyond reset and stronger than everCorrect
• CRelations have remained unchanged for decades
• DRelations are limited to trade only

Explanation Cooter stated that India and Canada are well beyond reset and have never been drawn together in the same way in 80 years of diplomatic relations.

Q1 Which region is expected to experience multiple spells of rain with possible thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday?

• ADelhi-NCRCorrect
• BBihar
• CTamil Nadu
• DKerala

Explanation The Delhi-NCR region is forecasted to see multiple spells of rain with the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday.

Q2 Apart from Delhi-NCR, which of the following states or regions are predicted to witness rainfall?

• AHaryana, Chandigarh, Odisha, Andhra PradeshCorrect
• BPunjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra
• CKerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa
• DWest Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura

Explanation Haryana, Chandigarh, parts of Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh are predicted to witness rainfall along with Delhi-NCR.

Q3 What is the weather situation in Bihar as mentioned in the report?

• AGrim flood situationCorrect
• BSevere drought
• CHeatwave conditions
• DNormal weather

Explanation The report mentions a grim flood situation in Bihar.

Q1 Which two companies formed a joint venture to expand the ship repair facility in Kochi?

• ADrydocks World and Cochin ShipyardCorrect
• BLarsen & Toubro and Cochin Shipyard
• CDrydocks World and Mazagon Dock
• DHindustan Shipyard and Cochin Shipyard

Explanation Drydocks World and Cochin Shipyard signed a joint venture agreement to expand the ship repair facility in Kochi.

Q2 When was the memorandum of understanding signed that led to the joint venture between Drydocks World and Cochin Shipyard?

• ADuring India Maritime Week 2025Correct
• BDuring India Maritime Week 2026
• CDuring the Shipping Summit 2025
• DDuring the International Maritime Conference 2024

Explanation The MoU between Drydocks World and Cochin Shipyard was signed during India Maritime Week 2025.

Q3 What is the main goal of the joint venture between Drydocks World and Cochin Shipyard?

• ATo expand the International Ship Repair Facility and strengthen Kochi as a maritime hubCorrect
• BTo build new shipbuilding yards in Mumbai
• CTo launch a new shipping line between India and the Middle East
• DTo develop offshore oil drilling platforms

Explanation The JV aims to expand the International Ship Repair Facility and strengthen Kochi's position as a maritime services hub.

Q1 What was the value of bids accepted by the RBI for the 6.20% 2029 bond during the partial debt sale cancellation?

• A₹110 billion
• B₹45.06 billionCorrect
• C₹471.12 million
• D₹100 billion

Explanation The RBI accepted bids worth ₹45.06 billion for the 6.20% 2029 bond, which was just over 40% of the planned ₹110 billion.

Q2 What does the RBI's partial cancellation of the debt sale indicate?

• AIncrease in planned borrowing
• BPotential shifts in monetary policy amid rising yieldsCorrect
• CDecrease in geopolitical tensions
• DStable global market dynamics

Explanation The partial cancellation signals potential shifts in monetary policy as bond yields rise and global factors influence market dynamics.

Q3 Which global factors influenced the RBI's decision to partially cancel the debt sale?

• AGeopolitical tensions and U.S. economic dataCorrect
• BDomestic inflation rates
• CMonsoon season forecasts
• DIndia's GDP growth

Explanation Geopolitical tensions and U.S. economic data influenced global market dynamics, impacting RBI's decision.

Q1 What has primarily driven the sharp expansion of India's trade with the BRICS bloc?

• ARising exports of agricultural products
• BIncreasing imports of machinery, energy, and industrial inputsCorrect
• CGrowth in tourism between India and BRICS countries
• DDecline in trade deficit with BRICS

Explanation India's trade with BRICS has expanded sharply, led by rising imports of machinery, energy, industrial inputs, and commodities.

Q2 Which of the following sectors is NOT mentioned as a key area of India's imports from BRICS?

• AMachinery
• BEnergy
• CIndustrial inputs
• DPharmaceuticalsCorrect

Explanation The sectors mentioned are machinery, energy, industrial inputs, and commodities; pharmaceuticals are not listed.

Q3 What broader global economic implication is associated with the changing trade dynamics between India and BRICS?

• AStrengthening of the US dollar's dominance
• BRedefinition of global trade relationshipsCorrect
• CDecline in India's GDP
• DIncrease in tourism between BRICS countries

Explanation The trade dynamics between India and BRICS could redefine global trade relationships, affecting the dominance of the US dollar.

Q1 What percentage of EU goods exports to India will have tariffs cut under the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement?

• A90%
• B96%Correct
• C85%
• D100%

Explanation The proposed FTA aims to cut tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports to India.

Q2 Which body has sought approval to sign the India-EU Free Trade Agreement?

• AEuropean Parliament
• BEuropean CommissionCorrect
• CCouncil of Europe
• DWorld Trade Organization

Explanation The European Commission has sought the Council's approval to sign and conclude the FTA.

Q3 What is the main objective of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement as per the recent developments?

• AIncrease tariffs on Indian goods
• BCut tariffs on EU goods exports to IndiaCorrect
• CBan certain goods from India
• DIncrease tariffs on EU goods exports

Explanation The FTA aims to cut tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports to India.

Q1 What caused the Alliance Air plane to make an emergency landing at Delhi airport?

• AEngine failureCorrect
• BFuel shortage
• CPilot illness
• DBad weather

Explanation The plane made an emergency landing because one of its engines was inoperative.

Q2 Approximately how many people were onboard the Alliance Air flight that made an emergency landing at Delhi airport?

• AAround 20
• BAround 40Correct
• CAround 60
• DAround 80

Explanation The plane had around 40 people onboard when it made the emergency landing.

Q3 Where did the Alliance Air plane make the emergency landing after engine failure?

• AMumbai airport
• BChennai airport
• CDelhi airportCorrect
• DKolkata airport

Explanation The emergency landing took place at Delhi airport.

Q1 Why did the Delhi High Court refuse Vinesh Phogat's participation in the 2026 World Championships selection trials?

• ABecause she failed to meet the fitness criteria
• BBecause allowing her without adjudicating the selection policy may cause unequal treatment of other athletesCorrect
• CBecause she did not submit the application on time
• DBecause she was banned by the Wrestling Federation of India

Explanation The court stated that allowing Vinesh to participate without first deciding on the selection policy could result in unequal treatment of similarly situated athletes.

Q2 What did Vinesh Phogat challenge in her plea to the Delhi High Court?

• AThe venue of the selection trials
• BThe Wrestling Federation of India's circular setting gateways to the selection trialsCorrect
• CThe prize money distribution for the championships
• DThe coaching staff selection

Explanation Vinesh challenged the WFI's circular that established the criteria for participation in the selection trials.

Q3 What action did the Delhi High Court take regarding the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) in Vinesh Phogat's case?

• AAppointed a new selection committee
• BSought WFI's stand on Vinesh Phogat's pleaCorrect
• COrdered immediate inclusion of Vinesh in trials
• DBanned WFI from conducting trials

Explanation The court sought the Wrestling Federation of India's stand on Vinesh Phogat's plea before making a decision.