Daily Current Affairs 20 September 2026

Q1 Which medal did India win in the women's 10m air rifle team event at the 2026 Asian Games?

• AGold
• BSilverCorrect
• CBronze
• DNo medal

Explanation India won the silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event at the 2026 Asian Games.

Q2 Who were the members of the Indian women's 10m air rifle team that won silver at the 2026 Asian Games?

• AElavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, Vidarsa VinodCorrect
• BElavenil Valarivan, Apurvi Chandela, Anjum Moudgil
• CSonam Maskar, Rahi Sarnobat, Manu Bhaker
• DVidarsa Vinod, Heena Sidhu, Anjum Moudgil

Explanation The Indian team consisted of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsa Vinod.

Q3 Which country won the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event at the 2026 Asian Games?

• AIndia
• BSouth Korea
• CChinaCorrect
• DJapan

Explanation China won the gold medal with a world-record score of 1904.2 points.

Q1 Which Indian athlete secured the first medal for India at the Asian Games 2026 by reaching the MMA semifinals?

• AElavenil Valarivan
• BSuchika TariyalCorrect
• CQuimcy Dsouza
• DNone of the above

Explanation Suchika Tariyal confirmed India's first medal by reaching the MMA semifinals at the Asian Games 2026.

Q2 What medal is guaranteed to athletes who reach the semifinals in the MMA event at Asian Games 2026?

• AGold
• BSilver
• CBronzeCorrect
• DNo medal guaranteed

Explanation Both losing semifinalists in the MMA event are awarded bronze medals, guaranteeing a medal upon reaching the semifinals.

Q3 Which Indian athlete claimed her second silver medal on Day 2 of the Asian Games 2026?

• ASuchika Tariyal
• BElavenil ValarivanCorrect
• CQuimcy Dsouza
• DNone of the above

Explanation Elavenil Valarivan claimed her second silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 on Day 2.

Q1 Where were the 20th Asian Games 2026 held?

• ATokyo
• BSeoul
• CNagoyaCorrect
• DBeijing

Explanation The 20th Asian Games 2026 were held in Nagoya, Japan.

Q2 Who officially opened the 20th Asian Games 2026?

• APrime Minister of Japan
• BJapan’s EmperorCorrect
• CPresident of the Olympic Council of Asia
• DMayor of Nagoya

Explanation Japan’s Emperor officially opened the 20th Asian Games 2026.

Q3 Which athletes led the Indian contingent at the 20th Asian Games 2026?

• ANeeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu
• BManu Bhaker and Pawan SehrawatCorrect
• CMary Kom and Bajrang Punia
• DSania Mirza and Virat Kohli

Explanation Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat led the Indian contingent at the 20th Asian Games 2026.

Q1 Where was the 13th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX held?

• AVisakhapatnamCorrect
• BChennai
• CColombo
• DMumbai

Explanation The exercise was held in Visakhapatnam as stated in the source.

Q2 What is the primary focus of the SLINEX maritime exercise between India and Sri Lanka?

• AOperational interoperability and maritime cooperationCorrect
• BTrade and commerce enhancement
• CCultural exchange programs
• DJoint space research

Explanation The exercise focuses on operational interoperability and maritime cooperation.

Q3 How long did the 13th edition of the SLINEX exercise last?

• AFive daysCorrect
• BThree days
• COne week
• DTen days

Explanation The exercise lasted for five days as per the source.

Q1 What deadline did the Supreme Court set for the Aravalli panel to submit its final report?

• AOctober 31
• BNovember 30Correct
• CDecember 31
• DJanuary 15

Explanation The Supreme Court set November 30 as the deadline for the high-powered committee to submit its final report on the Aravalli hills.

Q2 What is the primary task of the high-powered committee related to the Aravalli hills?

• ATo promote tourism in the Aravalli region
• BTo evolve a uniform definition for the ecologically fragile Aravalli hills and recommend mining regulationsCorrect
• CTo develop infrastructure projects in the Aravalli hills
• DTo conduct wildlife census in the Aravalli hills

Explanation The committee is tasked with evolving a uniform definition for the ecologically fragile Aravalli hills and recommending measures to regulate mining in the region.

Q3 Which authority refused to extend the deadline for the Aravalli panel's report?

• AMinistry of Environment
• BNational Green Tribunal
• CSupreme CourtCorrect
• DState Government

Explanation The Supreme Court refused to grant an extension to the Aravalli panel and set the November 30 deadline.

Q1 By what percentage is the cumulative monsoon rainfall below the long-term average in India during the current season?

• A10%
• B15%Correct
• C20%
• D25%

Explanation The cumulative rainfall during the June to September monsoon season is 15% below the long-term average as per IMD.

Q2 Which weather phenomenon is responsible for curbing rainfall during India's current monsoon season?

• ALa Niña
• BEl NiñoCorrect
• CCyclone
• DWestern Disturbance

Explanation El Niño is the weather phenomenon that has curtailed monsoon rainfall in India this season.

Q3 India is experiencing its driest monsoon since which year?

• A2005
• B2007
• C2009Correct
• D2011

Explanation India is heading for its driest monsoon since 2009.

Q1 What is the main concern raised by scientists and ecologists regarding the imminent 'Super' El Niño?

• AIt will cause economic growth in India
• BIt will have potentially devastating impacts on India's natural systemsCorrect
• CIt will improve agricultural productivity
• DIt will reduce rainfall in South America only

Explanation Scientists and ecologists warn that the 'Super' El Niño will likely cause potentially devastating impacts on India's natural systems.

Q2 Who are urged to study the imminent 'Super' El Niño to prepare for its effects?

• AFarmers and traders
• BScientists and policymakersCorrect
• CStudents and teachers
• DBusiness leaders and investors

Explanation Scientists and ecologists urge scientists and policymakers to study the 'Super' El Niño to prepare for its future impacts.

Q3 What is the purpose of studying the imminent 'Super' El Niño according to the article?

• ATo promote tourism
• BTo prepare for and mitigate its environmental impactsCorrect
• CTo increase industrial production
• DTo develop new technology

Explanation The study is urged to prepare for and mitigate the potentially devastating environmental impacts of the 'Super' El Niño.

Q1 What milestone has Project Cheetah in India recently achieved?

• ACompletion of 4 years and big cat population reaching 52Correct
• BIntroduction of cheetahs from Africa
• CEstablishment of the first cheetah sanctuary
• DComplete eradication of poaching in cheetah habitats

Explanation Project Cheetah has completed 4 years and the big cat population in India has risen to 52 as per the source.

Q2 What is the next phase of Project Cheetah in India?

• ACaptive breeding of cheetahs
• BExpanding suitable habitat and establishing a long-term meta populationCorrect
• CRelocating cheetahs to zoos
• DIntroducing new predators to balance the ecosystem

Explanation The next phase involves expanding suitable habitat for cheetahs and establishing a comprehensive, long-term cheetah meta population in India.

Q1 What weather event is expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal around Saturday according to the IMD?

• AA cyclone
• BA monsoon depressionCorrect
• CA thunderstorm
• DA heatwave

Explanation The IMD forecasted a low-pressure area that could intensify initially into a monsoon depression, which is two steps away from being called a cyclone.

Q2 Which of the following regions are expected to receive heavy rain for seven days as per the IMD update?

• ATamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, and MaheCorrect
• BAndhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar
• CMaharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Punjab
• DKarnataka, Goa, Telangana, and Haryana

Explanation The IMD update specifically mentions Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, and Mahe as regions expected to get heavy rain for seven days.

Q1 What is the main allegation made by Congress leader K.C. Venugopal regarding Form-7?

• AIt is being used to add fake voters
• BIt is being misused for targeted deletion of eligible votersCorrect
• CIt is causing delays in voter registration
• DIt is being used to update voter addresses

Explanation K.C. Venugopal alleged that Form-7 is being misused for the targeted deletion of eligible voters.

Q2 Which group is said to be disproportionately affected by the alleged misuse of Form-7?

• AUrban voters
• BMarginalised groupsCorrect
• CSenior citizens
• DFirst-time voters

Explanation The allegation states that marginalised groups are especially targeted in the voter deletion efforts.

Q3 To whom did K.C. Venugopal write to raise concerns about the misuse of Form-7?

• APrime Minister of India
• BChief Election Commissioner
• CElection Commission of IndiaCorrect
• DSupreme Court of India

Explanation K.C. Venugopal wrote to the Election Commission of India regarding the issue.

Q1 What is the main purpose of the infrastructure and safety projects recently approved by Indian Railways?

• ATo extend Kavach 4.0 coverage and strengthen safety infrastructureCorrect
• BTo increase the number of trains running daily
• CTo reduce ticket prices for passengers
• DTo build new railway stations in rural areas

Explanation The approved projects focus on extending Kavach 4.0 coverage to strengthen safety infrastructure for train operations.

Q2 Which technology's coverage is being extended across identified sections by Indian Railways?

• AKavach 4.0Correct
• BGPS Tracking System
• CAutomatic Ticketing System
• DHigh-Speed Rail Technology

Explanation Indian Railways is extending the coverage of Kavach 4.0 across identified balance sections to enhance safety.

Q1 What is the main purpose of launching the Rajiv Gandhi Rakta Kosh in all district headquarters?

• ATo encourage blood donationsCorrect
• BTo provide free healthcare services
• CTo promote organ transplantation
• DTo conduct medical research

Explanation The Rajiv Gandhi Rakta Kosh was launched to encourage blood donations in all district headquarters.

Q2 What specific measure is being taken to promote platelet donation under this initiative?

• AProviding financial incentives to donors
• BFacilitating direct contact between platelet donors and recipientsCorrect
• COrganizing awareness rallies
• DSetting up mobile platelet donation units

Explanation The initiative includes facilitating direct contact between platelet donors and recipients to promote platelet donation.

Q3 What technological effort is being made to support platelet donation?

• ADeveloping dedicated software for donor-recipient communicationCorrect
• BLaunching a mobile app for blood donation camps
• CCreating an online database of hospitals
• DImplementing AI for blood matching

Explanation Efforts are on to develop dedicated software to facilitate communication between platelet donors and recipients.

Q1 Where will the first proton therapy centre, established by the Bengaluru firm and Israel’s P-Cure, be located?

• ASentient Health City, JakkurCorrect
• BWhitefield, Bengaluru
• CElectronic City, Bengaluru
• DMG Road, Bengaluru

Explanation The first centre will be located at Sentient Health City in Jakkur.

Q2 What is the planned investment amount for building proton therapy infrastructure across India by the Bengaluru firm and P-Cure?

• A₹1,900 croreCorrect
• B₹900 crore
• C₹1,500 crore
• D₹2,500 crore

Explanation The partners will invest ₹1,900 crore to build dedicated proton therapy infrastructure across India.

Q3 Which technology will be integrated into the first proton therapy centre at Sentient Health City?

• AArtificial intelligence and augmented care solutionsCorrect
• BBlockchain and cloud computing
• CVirtual reality and 3D printing
• DNanotechnology and robotics

Explanation The centre will be built around integrated artificial intelligence and augmented care solutions.

Q1 Which state topped the NITI Aayog Electric Mobility Index 2025?

• ADelhiCorrect
• BMaharashtra
• CKarnataka
• DTamil Nadu

Explanation Delhi topped the rankings with a score of 84.

Q2 What position did Karnataka secure in the NITI Aayog Electric Mobility Index 2025?

• AFirst
• BSecond
• CThirdCorrect
• DFourth

Explanation Karnataka secured the third position with a score of 73.

Q3 What was Maharashtra's score in the NITI Aayog Electric Mobility Index 2025?

• A84
• B78Correct
• C73
• D70

Explanation Maharashtra scored 78, placing second in the index.

Q1 What scheme is Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expanding for students of classes VI to VIII?

• AMid-day Meal Scheme
• BPerunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast schemeCorrect
• CFree Textbook Distribution Scheme
• DSchool Uniform Scheme

Explanation The Chief Minister is expanding the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast scheme for students of classes VI to VIII.

Q2 On which date will the expansion of the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast scheme be launched?

• ASeptember 20
• BSeptember 21
• CSeptember 22Correct
• DSeptember 23

Explanation The expansion will be launched on September 22.

Q3 The Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast scheme targets students of which classes?

• AClasses I to V
• BClasses VI to VIIICorrect
• CClasses IX to XII
• DAll school classes

Explanation The scheme is being expanded for students of classes VI to VIII.

Q1 Who filed the election petition challenging the Tirupattur TVK MLA's victory?

• AR. Seenivasa Sethupathy
• BK.R. PeriakaruppanCorrect
• CJustice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan
• DA former DMK MLA

Explanation The election petition was filed by former DMK Minister K.R. Periakaruppan.

Q2 What was the margin of victory for the Tirupattur TVK MLA?

• ABy a single voteCorrect
• BBy 100 votes
• CBy 10 votes
• DBy 50 votes

Explanation The Tirupattur TVK MLA won by a single vote.

Q3 What did Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan do regarding the plea to reject the election petition?

• ADelivered a verdict rejecting the plea
• BDelivered a verdict accepting the plea
• CDeferred the verdictCorrect
• DDismissed the petition outright

Explanation Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan deferred his verdict on the plea to reject the election petition.

Q1 From which date will Biometric Aadhaar Authentication become mandatory for domestic LPG refills in India?

• AOctober 1, 2026Correct
• BJanuary 1, 2026
• COctober 1, 2025
• DJanuary 1, 2027

Explanation Starting October 1, 2026, Biometric Aadhaar Authentication is mandatory for domestic LPG refills.

Q2 What percentage of domestic LPG consumers had completed Biometric Aadhaar Authentication by the announcement?

• A89.9%Correct
• B75%
• C50%
• D100%

Explanation About 89.9% of the 27.43 crore domestic LPG consumers have completed the Biometric Aadhaar Authentication process.

Q3 What happens to domestic LPG consumers who do not complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication by October 1, 2026?

• AThey will be excluded from subsidies and must register through digital channelsCorrect
• BThey will continue to receive subsidies without authentication
• CThey will get free LPG refills
• DThey will be exempted from the authentication requirement

Explanation Consumers who do not complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication will be excluded from subsidies and must register through digital channels.

Q1 By what percentage did advance tax collection from companies rise according to the recent data?

• A9%
• B13%
• C16%
• D18%Correct

Explanation Advance tax from companies rose by 18% as per the data.

Q2 What was the net direct tax collection amount till September 17, 2026?

• AOver ₹2.20 lakh crore
• BOver ₹12.12 lakh croreCorrect
• COver ₹10 lakh crore
• DOver ₹15 lakh crore

Explanation Net direct tax collection rose to over ₹12.12 lakh crore till September 17, 2026.

Q3 How much did refund issuance increase till September 17, 2026?

• A9%
• B16%
• C29.19%Correct
• D13%

Explanation Refund issuance jumped 29.19% to over ₹2.20 lakh crore.

Q1 What is the planned investment by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders for the Greenfield shipyard at Dugarajapatnam?

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

Explanation Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders plans to invest ₹15,000 crore in the Greenfield shipyard at Dugarajapatnam.

Q2 What is the design capacity of the new shipyard at Dugarajapatnam?

• A1.2 million GT per yearCorrect
• B2 million GT per year
• C1 million GT per year
• D1.5 million GT per year

Explanation The shipyard will have a design capacity of 1.2 million Gross Tonnage (GT) per year.

Q3 Which organization has Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders signed an MoU with for developing the shipyard?

• ANational Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park-APCorrect
• BIndian Navy
• CMinistry of Shipping
• DAndhra Pradesh Maritime Board

Explanation Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders signed an MoU with the National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park-AP to develop the shipyard.

Q1 What is the primary effect of the latest EPFO wage ceiling revision?

• AIt reduces the contribution rate for employees
• BIt expands social security coverage to higher salary earnersCorrect
• CIt limits the number of employees eligible for EPF
• DIt abolishes the EPF scheme for private sector workers

Explanation The revision expands the social security net by including employees with higher wages under the EPF scheme.

Q2 Which groups have expressed concerns regarding the EPFO wage ceiling revision?

• AOnly trade unions
• BOnly employers
• CBoth trade unions and employersCorrect
• DGovernment officials

Explanation Both trade unions and employers have raised concerns about the contribution burden and legal issues arising from the revision.

Q3 What legal aspect is associated with the EPFO wage ceiling revision?

• AIt may lead to disputes over compliance and interpretationCorrect
• BIt removes all legal barriers for employers
• CIt mandates immediate payment of all dues
• DIt exempts small businesses from contributions

Explanation The revision may cause legal issues related to compliance and interpretation of the new wage ceiling rules.

Q1 What is the investment amount by Mazagon Dock Limited for the new merchant shipbuilding yard in Andhra Pradesh?

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

Explanation Mazagon Dock Limited is investing ₹15,000 crore in the merchant shipbuilding yard at Dugarajapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Q2 How many jobs is the Mazagon Dock project in Dugarajapatnam expected to create?

• A25,000
• B35,000
• C45,000Correct
• D55,000

Explanation The project is expected to create 45,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Q3 Over what time period will Mazagon Dock invest ₹15,000 crore in the new shipbuilding yard?

• A3 to 5 years
• B5 to 7 yearsCorrect
• C7 to 10 years
• D10 to 12 years

Explanation The investment of ₹15,000 crore is planned over five to seven years.

Q1 What serious discrepancies did the PAC observe in Indian Railways?

• ALack of drinking water, ATM counters, and toilets for differently abled persons at many stationsCorrect
• BDelays in train schedules
• CShortage of railway staff
• DHigh ticket prices

Explanation The PAC observed that hundreds of stations lack drinking water, ATM counters, and toilet facilities for differently abled persons.

Q2 Who is the chairperson of the PAC that reported discrepancies in passenger amenities?

• AK C VenugopalCorrect
• BPiyush Goyal
• CSuresh Prabhu
• DNitin Gadkari

Explanation The PAC panel chairperson and Congress MP K C Venugopal highlighted the discrepancies.

Q3 Which committee observed the discrepancies in passenger amenities at railway stations?

• APublic Accounts CommitteeCorrect
• BStanding Committee on Railways
• CEstimates Committee
• DCommittee on Public Undertakings

Explanation The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) observed the serious discrepancies.

Q1 Which vaccine will Dr. Reddy's and Takeda Pharma distribute in India as per their recent pact?

• ACOVID-19 vaccine
• BMalaria vaccine
• CQDENGA dengue vaccineCorrect
• DPolio vaccine

Explanation Dr. Reddy's and Takeda Pharma have agreed to distribute QDENGA, India's first dengue vaccine.

Q2 When is the QDENGA dengue vaccine expected to be available in India?

• AFirst half of 2025
• BSecond half of 2026
• CFirst half of 2027Correct
• DSecond half of 2027

Explanation The vaccine is expected to be available in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

Q3 What is the condition for the availability of QDENGA vaccine in India?

• ACompletion of clinical trials
• BLocal regulatory approvalsCorrect
• CGovernment funding
• DInternational approval

Explanation The availability of the vaccine is subject to local regulatory processes.

Q1 What action did the U.S. House of Representatives take regarding the Russia sanctions Bill?

• APassed the Bill seeking to impose tariffs on India and othersCorrect
• BRejected the Bill imposing tariffs on India
• CDelayed the Bill for further review
• DPassed a Bill removing tariffs on India

Explanation The U.S. House passed the Russia sanctions Bill seeking to impose tariffs on India and other countries.

Q2 What is the maximum tariff rate proposed in the Russia sanctions Bill for India?

• AUp to 50%
• BUp to 75%
• CUp to 100%Correct
• DNo tariffs proposed

Explanation The Bill seeks to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India.

Q3 Who will receive the Russia sanctions Bill after it was passed by the U.S. House?

• AThe U.S. Senate
• BThe U.S. Supreme Court
• CU.S. President Donald TrumpCorrect
• DThe United Nations

Explanation The Bill will be sent to U.S. President Donald Trump for his signature.

Q1 Which areas were discussed by India and Bhutan to advance their bilateral cooperation?

• ADevelopment partnership, energy, trade, connectivity, culture, and people-to-people tiesCorrect
• BDefense, space technology, agriculture, and tourism
• CEducation, health, infrastructure, and sports
• DFinance, banking, manufacturing, and transport

Explanation The discussions focused on development partnership, energy, trade, connectivity, culture, and people-to-people ties as per the source.

Q2 Who represented India in the discussions with Bhutan on bilateral development cooperation?

• APrime Minister Narendra Modi
• BExternal Affairs Minister JaishankarCorrect
• CFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
• DDefence Minister Rajnath Singh

Explanation Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar discussed advancing multifaceted engagement with his Bhutanese counterpart.

Q1 What is the name of the indigenous ocean research vessel launched by GRSE?

• ASagar ManthanCorrect
• BINS Arihant
• CChandrayaan
• DSagar Nidhi

Explanation The indigenous ocean research vessel launched by GRSE is named 'Sagar Manthan'.

Q2 By when is the 'Sagar Manthan' expected to be ready for use?

• AEarly 2028Correct
• BLate 2027
• CMid 2029
• DEarly 2026

Explanation 'Sagar Manthan' is expected to be ready for use by early 2028.

Q3 What is the approximate cost of the 'Sagar Manthan' research vessel?

• A₹840 croreCorrect
• B₹500 crore
• C₹1000 crore
• D₹750 crore

Explanation The research vessel 'Sagar Manthan' has an estimated cost of ₹840 crore.