Daily Current Affairs 15 September 2026

Q1 Who is the incoming CEO of Air India expected to take charge later this month?

• ACampbell Wilson
• BTewolde GebremariamCorrect
• CChandrasekaran
• DRatan Tata

Explanation Tewolde Gebremariam is the incoming CEO expected to take charge later this month as per the board meeting.

Q2 Who chaired the Air India board meeting held in Mumbai to discuss the new CEO's salary structure?

• ACampbell Wilson
• BTewolde Gebremariam
• CChandrasekaranCorrect
• DRatan Tata

Explanation The meeting was chaired by Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran.

Q3 What significant event regarding Air India's leadership is scheduled for this month?

• AAppointment of a new Chairman
• BCurrent CEO Campbell Wilson stepping downCorrect
• CMerger with another airline
• DLaunch of a new flight route

Explanation Campbell Wilson, the current CEO, is scheduled to step down this month.

Q1 Why did the Madras High Court acquit the death row convict in the child abuse case?

• ADue to material contradictions and omissions in the prosecution's caseCorrect
• BBecause new evidence proved the convict's innocence
• CBecause the victims retracted their statements
• DDue to procedural errors during the trial

Explanation The court acquitted the convict because the prosecution's case had material contradictions, omissions, and other deficiencies creating reasonable doubt.

Q2 What did the Madras High Court say about the victims' statements in the child abuse case?

• AThey were detailed and consistent
• BThey were 'parrot-like' and contributed to reasonable doubtCorrect
• CThey were supported by forensic evidence
• DThey were given under duress

Explanation The court described the victims' statements as 'parrot-like,' which contributed to reasonable doubt in the case.

Q1 Which major tech intermediary has committed to directly reporting child safety cases to the Indian cybercrime portal?

• AGoogle
• BMetaCorrect
• CMicrosoft
• DAmazon

Explanation Meta is the first major tech intermediary to establish a direct reporting pipeline to Indian law enforcement for child safety cases.

Q2 What is the purpose of Meta's direct reporting pipeline to Indian law enforcement?

• ATo report financial fraud cases
• BTo report child safety casesCorrect
• CTo report data privacy violations
• DTo report copyright infringements

Explanation Meta's direct reporting pipeline is specifically for reporting child safety cases to the Indian cybercrime portal.

Q3 Meta's commitment to report child safety cases directly is significant because it is:

• AThe first Indian tech company to do so
• BThe first major tech intermediary globally to do so
• CThe first major tech intermediary in India to do so
• DThe first major tech intermediary to commit to direct reporting to Indian law enforcementCorrect

Explanation Meta is the first major tech intermediary to commit to establishing a direct reporting pipeline to Indian law enforcement.

Q1 Which regions in India are forecasted to receive widespread rainfall on 16-17 September?

• AHaryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and PunjabCorrect
• BMaharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Goa
• CTamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh
• DWest Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand

Explanation The IMD forecasted widespread rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Punjab on 16-17 September.

Q2 What weather phenomena are expected along with the rainfall in northwest India on 16-17 September?

• AThunderstorms and lightningCorrect
• BSnowfall and hailstorm
• CHeatwave and dust storm
• DFog and drizzle

Explanation The forecast includes thunderstorms and lightning accompanying the rainfall.

Q1 Why was Varun Chakaravarthy ruled out of the Afghanistan T20 International series?

• ADue to injuryCorrect
• BDue to personal reasons
• CDue to suspension
• DDue to retirement

Explanation Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out of the Afghanistan T20Is because of an injury.

Q2 What is uncertain about Varun Chakaravarthy's participation in the Asian Games?

• AWhether he will be selected for the team
• BWhether his injury will allow him to playCorrect
• CWhether the Asian Games cricket event will be held
• DWhether he will captain the team

Explanation It is uncertain if Varun Chakaravarthy's injury will rule him out of the Asian Games cricket competition.

Q3 Where are the upcoming Asian Games, for which Varun Chakaravarthy's participation is in doubt, being held?

• AChina
• BJapanCorrect
• CSouth Korea
• DIndonesia

Explanation The Asian Games mentioned are scheduled to be held in Japan.

Q1 Who did Dhiraj Bommadevara defeat to win the men's recurve gold at the Archery World Cup Final?

• ANakanishi JunyaCorrect
• BBrady Ellison
• CKim Woojin
• DMete Gazoz

Explanation Dhiraj defeated Japanese World Championships medallist Nakanishi Junya in the final.

Q2 What was the final deciding factor in Dhiraj Bommadevara's victory at the Archery World Cup Final?

• AA tie-break shoot-off with a score of 10-9Correct
• BWinning by a clear margin of 6-2
• COpponent's injury default
• DA sudden death arrow scoring 9

Explanation Dhiraj won after a tie-break shoot-off with a score of 10-9.

Q3 Where was the Archery World Cup Final, where Dhiraj won the gold, held?

• ASaltilloCorrect
• BTokyo
• CParis
• DSeoul

Explanation The Archery World Cup Final took place in Saltillo.

Q1 What was played before the national anthem at the India vs Afghanistan cricket match for the first time?

• AJana Gana Mana
• BVande MataramCorrect
• CBoth Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana
• DNone of the above

Explanation Vande Mataram was played before the national anthem Jana Gana Mana for the first time at the India vs Afghanistan match.

Q2 According to the BCCI source, when will Vande Mataram be played at home cricket series?

• ABefore every match
• BAfter the national anthem
• CAt the start of every home series before the first gameCorrect
• DOnly during finals

Explanation Vande Mataram will be played at the start of every home series before the first game, as per the BCCI source.

Q3 Which two anthems were played before the India vs Afghanistan cricket match?

• AJana Gana Mana and God Save the Queen
• BVande Mataram and Jana Gana ManaCorrect
• CVande Mataram and Sare Jahan Se Achha
• DJana Gana Mana only

Explanation Both Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana were played before the India vs Afghanistan match.

Q1 What was the US Supreme Court's decision regarding Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots?

• AThe Court approved the restrictions on mail ballots.
• BThe Court rejected the bid, allowing states to continue existing voting processes.Correct
• CThe Court postponed the decision until after the midterm elections.
• DThe Court ruled to expand mail ballot restrictions nationwide.

Explanation The US Supreme Court rejected Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots, allowing states to continue their existing voting processes.

Q2 Which two justices dissented from the US Supreme Court's decision on mail ballot restrictions?

• AJohn Roberts and Sonia Sotomayor
• BSamuel Alito and Clarence ThomasCorrect
• CStephen Breyer and Elena Kagan
• DNeil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh

Explanation Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented from the decision to reject Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots.

Q3 How did Justice Samuel Alito describe the challengers’ claims against mail ballot processes?

• AAs a well-founded legal argument
• BAs a 'Hail Mary pass' unlikely to succeedCorrect
• CAs a constitutional necessity
• DAs irrelevant to the election process

Explanation Justice Alito compared the challengers’ claims to a 'Hail Mary pass' that is unlikely to be successfully completed.

Q1 What did Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal say about the New Delhi Declaration at the BRICS 2026 Summit?

• AIt reflects BRICS' collective resolve for a resilient and development-focused partnershipCorrect
• BIt focuses solely on trade agreements among BRICS nations
• CIt was adopted without unanimous support
• DIt aims to reduce the voice of the Global South

Explanation Piyush Goyal stated that the New Delhi Declaration reflects the BRICS grouping's collective resolve to advance a resilient, innovative, and development-focused partnership.

Q2 What is one key aspect of the New Delhi Declaration according to Piyush Goyal?

• AAmplifying the voice of the Global SouthCorrect
• BPromoting military alliances
• CEstablishing a common currency
• DLimiting innovation among member countries

Explanation Piyush Goyal said the declaration amplifies the voice of the Global South.

Q3 Where was the BRICS 2026 Summit held where the New Delhi Declaration was adopted?

• ANew DelhiCorrect
• BBeijing
• CBrasília
• DMoscow

Explanation The New Delhi Declaration was adopted at the BRICS 2026 Summit held in New Delhi.

Q1 Which regions recently met to promote joint independence efforts from the United Kingdom?

• AScotland, Wales, and Northern IrelandCorrect
• BEngland, Scotland, and Wales
• CWales, Northern Ireland, and England
• DScotland, Northern Ireland, and England

Explanation Leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland met to promote joint independence efforts.

Q2 What are the key goals of the independence movement led by Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

• AFairer economy, renewable energy collaboration, stronger EU tiesCorrect
• BMilitary expansion, trade barriers, isolation from EU
• CIncreased taxation, reduced renewable energy use, UK unity
• DStronger ties with UK, reduced EU cooperation, economic austerity

Explanation Their goals include a fairer economy, collaboration on renewable energy, and stronger ties with the European Union.

Q3 How do the leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland view the European Union?

• AAs their common homeCorrect
• BAs a rival entity
• CAs irrelevant to their goals
• DAs a barrier to independence

Explanation They view the European Union as their common home.

Q1 What amount has Pakistan set as a bounty on Masood Azhar ahead of the FATF review?

• A₹5 million
• B₹7 millionCorrect
• C₹10 million
• D₹12 million

Explanation Pakistan announced a bounty of ₹7 million on Masood Azhar ahead of the FATF plenary meeting.

Q2 Masood Azhar is linked to which of the following attacks?

• AMumbai attack and Pathankot attack
• BPulwama attack and Mumbai attack
• CPathankot attack and Pulwama attackCorrect
• DPulwama attack and Uri attack

Explanation Masood Azhar is linked to the Pathankot and Pulwama attacks as mentioned in the announcement.

Q3 Why did Pakistan announce a bounty on Masood Azhar ahead of the FATF meeting?

• ATo promote peace talks with India
• BTo avoid being placed back on the FATF grey listCorrect
• CTo gain international support for terrorism
• DTo increase Masood Azhar's influence

Explanation Pakistan's announcement aims to avoid being placed back on the FATF grey list during the upcoming plenary meeting.

Q1 What is the maximum value of UPI transactions on which the Indian government has barred bank charges?

• A₹1,000
• B₹2,000Correct
• C₹5,000
• D₹10,000

Explanation The government has prohibited charges on UPI transactions up to ₹2,000.

Q2 Under which act did the government notify the changes related to UPI transaction charges?

• AThe Banking Regulation Act, 1949
• BThe Payment and Settlement Act, 2007Correct
• CThe Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
• DThe Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Explanation The notification was issued under the Payment and Settlement Act, 2007.

Q3 Which payment methods are covered by the government's notification banning charges up to ₹2,000?

• ACredit cards and UPI
• BUPI and RuPay-powered debit cardsCorrect
• CNet banking and credit cards
• DMobile wallets and credit cards

Explanation The notification covers payments through RuPay-powered debit cards and UPI transactions.

Q1 What action did the RBI likely take as oil prices climbed?

• AIncreased interest rates
• BIntervened in the forex market to support the rupeeCorrect
• CReduced oil import duties
• DDecreased the rupee supply

Explanation Traders observed state-run banks offering dollars likely on behalf of the RBI to stabilize the rupee amid rising oil prices.

Q2 To what level did the rupee decline amid the rising oil prices?

• A94.50
• B95.79Correct
• C96.25
• D97.10

Explanation The rupee declined 0.2% to 95.79, hovering near its weakest level in a month.

Q3 Who were seen offering dollars in the forex market, indicating RBI's intervention?

• APrivate banks
• BForeign investors
• CState-run banksCorrect
• DOil companies

Explanation State-run banks were seen offering dollars, likely on behalf of the RBI, to support the rupee.

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

• A3.5%
• B4.82%Correct
• C5.6%
• D6.1%

Explanation Retail inflation in India was recorded at 4.82% in August 2026.

Q2 Which factors primarily drove the rise in India's retail inflation in August 2026?

• AHigh food and fuel pricesCorrect
• BIncreased industrial output
• CRising exports
• DGovernment subsidies

Explanation High food and fuel prices were the main contributors to the inflation increase.

Q3 For how many consecutive months did India's retail inflation breach the RBI's midpoint target by August 2026?

• AOne month
• BTwo months
• CThree monthsCorrect
• DFour months

Explanation Retail inflation breached the RBI's midpoint target for the third successive month in August 2026.

Q1 What was the trend in India's wholesale price inflation in August 2026?

• AIt neared double digitsCorrect
• BIt decreased significantly
• CIt remained stable
• DIt was below 2%

Explanation The wholesale price inflation in India neared double digits in August 2026.

Q2 What is the Reserve Bank of India's formal target range for retail inflation?

• A2-6%Correct
• B5-10%
• C0-2%
• D6-9%

Explanation The RBI formally targets retail inflation within a 2-6% range.

Q3 Why does wholesale price inflation affect retail prices?

• ABusinesses pass on rising input costs to consumersCorrect
• BGovernment increases taxes
• CRetailers reduce prices to attract customers
• DWholesale prices have no impact on retail prices

Explanation High wholesale inflation feeds into retail prices as businesses pass on rising input costs to final consumers.

Q1 What caused Brent crude oil prices to near $110 per barrel recently?

• APostponement of talks between Iran and Gulf states amid escalating tensionsCorrect
• BIncrease in global oil production
• CResolution of West Asia conflicts
• DDecrease in demand for crude oil

Explanation Brent crude prices rose significantly after postponed talks between Iran and Gulf states amid escalating tensions.

Q2 Which group's attacks contributed to escalating tensions affecting crude oil prices?

• ATaliban
• BHouthiCorrect
• CISIS
• DAl-Qaeda

Explanation Escalating tensions from Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities contributed to the rise in crude prices.

Q3 What was delayed, contributing to the rise in crude oil prices?

• AOPEC meeting
• BHormuz talks between Iran and Gulf statesCorrect
• CUN climate summit
• DG20 economic forum

Explanation The postponement of Hormuz talks between Iran and Gulf states contributed to the increase in crude prices.