Daily Current Affairs 14 September 2026

Q1 Who led the Indian women's cricket team to their eighth Asia Cup title in 2026?

• AMithali Raj
• BHarmanpreet KaurCorrect
• CSmriti Mandhana
• DJhulan Goswami

Explanation Harmanpreet Kaur led the Indian women's cricket team to their eighth Asia Cup title.

Q2 Why did the Indian women's cricket team refuse to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi?

• AThey were protesting against ACC policies
• BThey did not want to participate in the post-tournament ceremony
• CBCCI had informed ACC of their stance beforehandCorrect
• DThey lost the match

Explanation The BCCI had informed the ACC of their stance before the Indian women's team refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi.

Q3 Which team did India defeat to win the 2026 Asia Cup women's cricket title?

• APakistan
• BBangladesh
• CSri LankaCorrect
• DThailand

Explanation India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win the Asia Cup title.

Q1 What did Devajit Saikia describe the decision on the Asia Cup trophy row as?

• AAn impulsive decision
• BA conscious, institutional decisionCorrect
• CA unilateral decision by players
• DA government directive without consultation

Explanation Devajit Saikia stated that the decision was a conscious and institutional one considering prevailing circumstances.

Q2 According to Devajit Saikia, what has the Government of India allowed in the Asia Cup tournament?

• ATo boycott matches against hostile neighbours
• BTo play against hostile neighbours in the multi-nation tournamentCorrect
• CTo withdraw from the Asia Cup
• DTo host the Asia Cup in India

Explanation Saikia reiterated that the Government of India has allowed participation against hostile neighbours in the multi-nation tournament.

Q3 What did Saikia emphasize about India's sporting commitments?

• AThey will be postponed indefinitely
• BThey will be fulfilled as per government approvalCorrect
• CThey will be fulfilled regardless of circumstances
• DThey will be limited to domestic tournaments

Explanation Saikia emphasized that all sporting commitments would always be fulfilled as permitted by the Government of India.

Q1 By what margin did India Women defeat Sri Lanka Women in the 2026 Women's Asia Cup final?

• A50 runs
• B72 runsCorrect
• C100 runs
• D5 wickets

Explanation India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final as stated in the sources.

Q2 Who were the Indian openers that put on a 129-run partnership in the 2026 Women's Asia Cup final?

• AHarmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma
• BShafali Verma and Smriti MandhanaCorrect
• CMithali Raj and Jemimah Rodrigues
• DPoonam Yadav and Radha Yadav

Explanation Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana opened and scored 68 and 59 respectively, putting on a 129-run partnership.

Q3 How many Women's Asia Cup titles has India won after their 2026 victory?

• A6
• B7
• C8Correct
• D9

Explanation India clinched their record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title in 2026.

Q1 What was played before the national anthem for the first time at an international sports event in India?

• AJana Gana Mana
• BVande MataramCorrect
• CSaare Jahan Se Achha
• DMile Sur Mera Tumhara

Explanation Vande Mataram was played before the national anthem for the first time during India's T20 match against Afghanistan.

Q2 According to the directive, how many stanzas of Vande Mataram were played before the national anthem?

• AOne stanza
• BThree stanzas
• CSix stanzasCorrect
• DTen stanzas

Explanation All six stanzas of Vande Mataram were played, lasting 3 minutes and 10 seconds.

Q3 What is the future plan for playing Vande Mataram at home series in India?

• AOnly during finals
• BBefore the start of every home seriesCorrect
• COnly during matches against Afghanistan
• DNo further plans

Explanation A BCCI source stated that Vande Mataram will be played at the start of every home series before the first game.

Q1 Who won the 2026 U.S. Open men's singles title?

• ABen Shelton
• BFrances Tiafoe
• CAlexander ZverevCorrect
• DNovak Djokovic

Explanation Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton to win the 2026 U.S. Open men's singles title.

Q2 Which player did Ben Shelton defeat to reach the 2026 U.S. Open final?

• AAlexander Zverev
• BNovak Djokovic
• CFrances TiafoeCorrect
• DRafael Nadal

Explanation Ben Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe to reach the final of the 2026 U.S. Open.

Q3 What was significant about Ben Shelton reaching the 2026 U.S. Open final?

• AHe was the No. 1 seed
• BHe aimed to end a 23-year American men's Grand Slam droughtCorrect
• CHe won the title
• DHe defeated Alexander Zverev

Explanation Shelton aimed to end a 23-year American men's Grand Slam drought but lost in the final.

Q1 What was the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rate in India for August 2026?

• A8.37%
• B9.92%Correct
• C8.29%
• D10.5%

Explanation The WPI inflation rate in August 2026 was 9.92%, as reported by multiple sources.

Q2 Which sector recorded a series high inflation of 8.37% in August 2026?

• AFood articles
• BManufactured itemsCorrect
• CMineral oils
• DBasic metals

Explanation Manufactured items recorded a series high inflation of 8.37% in August 2026.

Q3 Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a major driver of WPI inflation in August 2026?

• AMineral oils
• BFood articles
• CBasic metals
• DTextile exportsCorrect

Explanation Textile exports were not mentioned as a major driver of WPI inflation in the sources.

Q1 What was the retail inflation rate in India in August 2026?

• A4.4%
• B4.82%Correct
• C5.95%
• D9.8%

Explanation Retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026, as per the National Statistics Office data.

Q2 How did food inflation change from July to August 2026?

• ADecreased from 5.95% to 5.52%
• BIncreased from 5.52% to 5.95%Correct
• CRemained constant at 5.52%
• DIncreased from 4.4% to 4.82%

Explanation Food inflation increased from 5.52% in July to 5.95% in August 2026.

Q3 What was the wholesale inflation rate in August 2026?

• A4.82%
• B5.95%
• C9.8%Correct
• D4.4%

Explanation Wholesale inflation was recorded at 9.8% in August 2026, the second highest in the current series.

Q1 Which country's refinery supplied about 70% of Russia's petroleum product imports in August?

• AIndiaCorrect
• BSouth Korea
• CChina
• DUnited States

Explanation Nayara's Vadinar refinery in India comprised about 70% of Russia's petroleum product imports in August.

Q2 Which country was the second-largest supplier of petroleum products to Russia in August?

• ASouth KoreaCorrect
• BIndia
• CJapan
• DSaudi Arabia

Explanation After India, South Korea was the next significant supplier of petroleum products to Russia in August.

Q3 What notable trend did Russia's petroleum product imports show in August?

• ARecord high importsCorrect
• BRecord low imports
• CNo change in imports
• DImports banned

Explanation Russia's petroleum product imports hit a record high in August.

Q1 Which regions in India have reservoir storage levels above normal due to recent monsoon rains?

• ANorthern, Southern, and Eastern
• BWestern, Central, and EasternCorrect
• CNorthern, Western, and Southern
• DCentral, Southern, and Northern

Explanation The reservoir storage levels have risen above normal in the western, central, and eastern regions of India due to recent monsoon rains.

Q2 What is the overall status of India's reservoir water storage ahead of the rabi season?

• AAbove normal
• BAt normal levels
• CBelow normalCorrect
• DCritically low

Explanation Despite regional improvements, the overall reservoir water storage in India remains below normal ahead of the rabi season.

Q3 Why is the status of reservoir water storage important ahead of the rabi season?

• AIt affects monsoon rainfall
• BIt impacts irrigation and hydropower generationCorrect
• CIt determines the summer temperature
• DIt controls flood management

Explanation Reservoir water storage is crucial for irrigation and hydropower generation during the rabi agricultural season.

Q1 What was the quantity of Pakistan-origin dry dates seized by DRI in Nashik under Operation Deep Manifest?

• A362 metric tonnesCorrect
• B250 metric tonnes
• C500 metric tonnes
• D100 metric tonnes

Explanation DRI seized 362 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates at Nashik as part of Operation Deep Manifest.

Q2 Through which port in the UAE were the Pakistan-origin dry dates transshipped to India?

• AJebel Ali PortCorrect
• BDubai Port
• CAbu Dhabi Port
• DSharjah Port

Explanation The dry dates were routed via Jebel Ali Port in the UAE to conceal their Pakistan origin.

Q3 What was the primary purpose of Operation Deep Manifest?

• ATo expose transshipment networks bypassing India's ban on Pakistani goodsCorrect
• BTo promote trade between India and Pakistan
• CTo increase imports of dry dates from Pakistan
• DTo monitor exports from India to UAE

Explanation Operation Deep Manifest aimed to expose and prevent the use of transshipment networks to bypass India's total ban on Pakistani goods.

Q1 Which state has fully enforced the Uniform Civil Code since January 2025?

• AUttarakhandCorrect
• BGujarat
• CMaharashtra
• DAssam

Explanation Uttarakhand has fully enforced the Uniform Civil Code since January 2025.

Q2 What is the target year set by Amit Shah for the rollout of the Uniform Civil Code across 21 NDA states?

• A2025
• B2027
• C2029Correct
• D2030

Explanation Amit Shah targets the Uniform Civil Code rollout across 21 NDA states by 2029.

Q3 Which of the following states have formed drafting committees for the Uniform Civil Code legislation?

• AMaharashtra, West Bengal, and ChhattisgarhCorrect
• BGujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh
• CUttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam
• DMadhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal

Explanation Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh have formed drafting committees for the UCC legislation.

Q1 What is the name of the Panama-flagged tanker attacked off the coast of Oman?

• AMT El GaiaCorrect
• BMT Ocean Star
• CMT Sea Voyager
• DMT Blue Horizon

Explanation The tanker attacked off the Oman coast is named MT El Gaia.

Q2 How many Indian crew members were rescued after the attack on MT El Gaia?

• A12
• B13Correct
• C14
• D15

Explanation The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 13 Indian crew members were rescued.

Q3 What was the Ministry of External Affairs' response to the attack on the tanker?

• AThey supported the attack
• BThey condemned the attack as unacceptableCorrect
• CThey remained neutral
• DThey did not comment

Explanation The MEA condemned the attack as unacceptable.

Q1 What action did Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil threaten to take if reservation demands are not met?

• AOrganize a rally in Mumbai
• BLaunch an indefinite fast unto deathCorrect
• CFile a petition in the Supreme Court
• DStart a hunger strike in Pune

Explanation Manoj Jarange Patil warned he will launch an indefinite fast unto death at Mumbai's Azad Maidan if demands are not fulfilled.

Q2 By what date did Manoj Jarange Patil give an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government?

• ASeptember 13, 2026
• BSeptember 19, 2026
• CEight days from September 13, 2026Correct
• DSeptember 25, 2026

Explanation He issued an eight-day ultimatum on September 13, 2026, meaning the deadline is eight days later.

Q3 Where did Manoj Jarange Patil plan to start his fast unto death?

• AAzad Maidan, MumbaiCorrect
• BGateway of India, Mumbai
• CShivaji Park, Mumbai
• DMarine Drive, Mumbai

Explanation The fast unto death was planned to begin at Mumbai's Azad Maidan.

Q1 Which police forces in Karnataka have made security arrangements for Ganeshotsava?

• ABelagavi Police and Hubballi-Dharwad PoliceCorrect
• BBangalore Police and Mysore Police
• CMangalore Police and Udupi Police
• DBelagavi Police and Bangalore Police

Explanation The sources mention Belagavi Police and Hubballi-Dharwad Police making security arrangements for Ganeshotsava.

Q2 How is the Hubballi-Dharwad police managing security during Ganeshotsava?

• ADeploying only local police personnel
• BDeploying entire city police strength plus officers from other parts of the stateCorrect
• CDeploying police only during the final day
• DNo special deployment mentioned

Explanation The entire strength of Hubballi-Dharwad City Police is deployed along with officers and personnel from other parts of Karnataka.

Q3 What is the purpose of the security arrangements made by Karnataka police for Ganeshotsava?

• ATo prevent untoward incidents during the festivalCorrect
• BTo conduct a parade during the festival
• CTo organize cultural programs
• DTo collect donations for the festival

Explanation The security measures are taken to prevent any untoward incidents during Ganeshotsava celebrations.

Q1 What is the potential impact if Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline remains shut?

• ASaudi Arabia may run out of oil export stocks within daysCorrect
• BGlobal oil supply could increase by 4%
• COil prices are expected to fall sharply
• DThe pipeline will be redirected to the Persian Gulf

Explanation The article states that Saudi Arabia faces the risk of exhausting its oil export stocks within days if the East-West pipeline remains shut.

Q2 How much of the global oil supply could be affected by the East-West pipeline disruption?

• AUp to 1%
• BUp to 2%
• CUp to 4%Correct
• DUp to 10%

Explanation The disruption could remove up to 4% of the global oil supply, as mentioned in the source.

Q3 What is the cause of the disruption to Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline?

• ATechnical failure in the pipeline
• BClashes involving Saudi and Houthi forcesCorrect
• CNatural disaster in the Red Sea region
• DInternational sanctions on Saudi Arabia

Explanation The disruption is linked to clashes involving Saudi and Houthi forces, affecting the pipeline's operation.

Q1 What major concern did PM Modi raise at the 2026 BRICS Summit?

• AWeaponisation of technology and critical mineralsCorrect
• BTrade tariffs among BRICS nations
• CClimate change denial
• DCybersecurity threats from non-BRICS countries

Explanation PM Modi warned against the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals as obstacles to development.

Q2 Which initiatives did PM Modi announce to promote sustainable growth at the BRICS Summit?

• AResilient supply chains, digital agriculture, and clean-energy cooperationCorrect
• BMilitary alliances and defense pacts
• CFree trade agreements and tariff reductions
• DSpace exploration and AI development

Explanation Modi announced initiatives focusing on resilient supply chains, digital agriculture, and clean-energy cooperation for sustainable growth.

Q3 According to PM Modi, which group’s trust in BRICS has grown over time?

• AGlobal South countriesCorrect
• BEuropean Union countries
• CNorth American countries
• DMiddle Eastern countries

Explanation PM Modi noted that the trust of Global South countries in BRICS has grown over time.

Q1 What was hit by a Russian drone near the Polish border on Sunday morning?

• AA passenger train traveling from Kyiv to WarsawCorrect
• BA military convoy near Kyiv
• CA cargo ship in the Black Sea
• DAn airport terminal in Warsaw

Explanation The passenger train traveling from Kyiv to Warsaw was struck by a Russian drone just two kilometers from the Polish border.

Q2 How close was the Russian drone strike to the Polish border?

• ATwo kilometersCorrect
• BTen kilometers
• CFive kilometers
• DTwenty kilometers

Explanation The strike occurred just two kilometers from the Polish border.

Q3 What recent diplomatic effort preceded the drone strike on the Kyiv-Warsaw train?

• AU.S. envoys visited Kyiv and Moscow to revive talksCorrect
• BNATO held a summit in Warsaw
• CUkraine signed a peace treaty with Russia
• DPoland increased military presence at the border

Explanation The strike came days after U.S. envoys visited Kyiv and Moscow hoping to revive Washington-led talks to end the conflict.

Q1 What did PM Narendra Modi say about the Global South's trust in BRICS?

• AIt has decreased over time
• BIt has remained the same
• CIt has grown significantlyCorrect
• DIt is irrelevant to BRICS

Explanation PM Modi stated that the trust of the Global South in BRICS has grown significantly.

Q2 Which country's role in BRICS did PM Modi appreciate during the meeting?

• ASouth Africa
• BEthiopiaCorrect
• CBrazil
• DRussia

Explanation PM Modi appreciated Ethiopia's role in BRICS during the meeting.

Q3 When did PM Modi make a historic visit to Addis Ababa that was referenced in the meeting?

• ADecember 2024
• BDecember 2025Correct
• CJanuary 2026
• DSeptember 2026

Explanation PM Modi's historic visit to Addis Ababa took place in December 2025.

Q1 What is the main objective behind shifting India's 647 Rural Self Employment Training Institutes to digital platforms?

• ATo reduce the number of training institutes
• BTo improve transparency and speed in assessmentsCorrect
• CTo increase paper-based assessments
• DTo limit access to rural youth

Explanation The institutes are moving to digital platforms to improve transparency and speed in assessments.

Q2 How does the reform linking skills, certification, and credit benefit rural youth?

• ABy providing free education
• BBy helping them turn training into sustainable livelihoodsCorrect
• CBy offering scholarships for urban jobs
• DBy reducing the number of training modules

Explanation The reform helps rural youth convert their training into sustainable livelihoods by linking skills, certification, and credit.

Q1 Who is featured in The Hindu's Health Wrap Episode 50 discussing longevity and healthy ageing?

• ADr. Navin GnanasekaranCorrect
• BDr. Ramya Kannan
• CDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
• DDr. Randeep Guleria

Explanation Dr. Navin Gnanasekaran, Longevity Physician and Head of Radiology at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, is featured in the episode.

Q2 According to Health Wrap Episode 50, which activity is highlighted for maintaining health and promoting longevity?

• ARacquet sportsCorrect
• BMarathon running
• CYoga
• DCycling

Explanation The episode focuses on racquet sports as a key activity for maintaining health and promoting longevity.

Q3 Which of the following lifestyle factors are emphasized in the episode for healthy ageing?

• AFood, physical activity, and sleepCorrect
• BMedication and surgery
• CHigh-intensity workouts only
• DAvoiding all sports

Explanation The episode emphasizes food, physical activity, sleep, and sustainable habits as important for healthy ageing.

Q1 What recent development signifies the deepening defence cooperation between India and the UK?

• AIAF pilots are now training RAF pilotsCorrect
• BUK is supplying fighter jets to India
• CIndia is training British Navy personnel
• DJoint naval exercises in the Indian Ocean

Explanation The recent development is that Indian Air Force pilots are now training Royal Air Force pilots, marking a deepening of defence cooperation.

Q2 Historically, what was the nature of military training between Britain and India?

• ABritain trained India's air forceCorrect
• BIndia trained Britain's navy
• CBoth trained each other equally
• DNo military training exchange existed

Explanation Historically, Britain used to train India's air force, which contrasts with the current scenario.