Daily Current Affairs 26 September 2026

Q1 Who won the silver medal in the men's marathon at the 2026 Asian Games?

• ASawan BarwalCorrect
• BNeeraj Chopra
• CHima Das
• DMilkha Singh

Explanation Sawan Barwal won the silver medal in the men's marathon at the 2026 Asian Games.

Q2 What was significant about Sawan Barwal's silver medal in the Asian Games marathon?

• AIt ended India's 44-year wait for a marathon silver medalCorrect
• BIt was India's first gold in marathon
• CHe set a world record
• DHe was the youngest marathon runner

Explanation Sawan Barwal's silver medal ended India's 44-year wait for a marathon silver medal at the Asian Games.

Q3 What was Sawan Barwal's finishing time in the 2026 Asian Games marathon?

• A2 hours, 11 minutes, 37 secondsCorrect
• B2 hours, 15 minutes, 20 seconds
• C2 hours, 10 minutes, 50 seconds
• D2 hours, 12 minutes, 10 seconds

Explanation Sawan Barwal completed the marathon in 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 37 seconds, setting a national record.

Q1 Which event did Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet Singh win gold in at the 2026 Asian Games?

• A10m air pistol mixed teamCorrect
• B50m rifle 3-position team
• CMen's 10000m race
• DWomen's kabaddi final

Explanation Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet Singh won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.

Q2 What record did Suruchi and Kamaljeet set while winning the gold medal?

• ANew Asian and Games recordCorrect
• BWorld record
• CNational record
• DOlympic record

Explanation They set a new Asian and Games record in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.

Q3 Which Indian team won silver in the men's 50m rifle 3-position event at the 2026 Asian Games?

• ATomar, Niraj, and RudrankkshCorrect
• BSuruchi and Kamaljeet
• CGulveer Singh and team
• DIndian women's kabaddi team

Explanation The men's 50m rifle 3-position team of Tomar, Niraj, and Rudrankksh won the silver medal.

Q1 Which medal did Gulveer Singh win in the men's 10,000m at Asian Games 2026?

• AGold
• BSilverCorrect
• CBronze
• DNo medal

Explanation Gulveer Singh won the silver medal in the men's 10,000m race with a timing of 28:29.38.

Q2 What historic achievement did Baranica accomplish at Asian Games 2026?

• AGold in 100m sprint
• BBronze in pole vaultCorrect
• CSilver in long jump
• DBronze in marathon

Explanation Baranica made history by winning a bronze medal in the pole vault event.

Q3 In which event did Roshibina Devi Naorem win a silver medal?

• AWomen's 60kg sanda WushuCorrect
• BWomen's 10,000m race
• CWomen's 4x400m relay
• DWomen's pole vault

Explanation Roshibina Devi Naorem won a silver medal in the women's 60kg sanda event in Wushu.

Q1 Which Indian athletes competed in the men's marathon final on Day 8 of the Asian Games 2026?

• AKarthik Karkera and Sawan BarwalCorrect
• BP.V. Sindhu and Neeraj Chopra
• CRavi Dahiya and Bajrang Punia
• DManika Batra and Sharath Kamal

Explanation The sources mention Karthik Karkera and Sawan Barwal as the Indian athletes in the men's marathon final.

Q2 What was the result of India's kabaddi semi-final match at the Asian Games 2026?

• AIndia won 48-24Correct
• BIndia lost 24-48
• CIndia won 30-29
• DIndia lost 29-30

Explanation India won the kabaddi semi-final match with a score of 48-24.

Q3 Who will India face in the kabaddi final at the Asian Games 2026?

• AIran or Chinese TaipeiCorrect
• BJapan or South Korea
• CPakistan or Bangladesh
• DThailand or Malaysia

Explanation India will face either Iran or Chinese Taipei in the kabaddi final.

Q1 Which medal did Manpreet Kaur win in shot put at the 2026 Asian Games?

• AGold
• BSilver
• CBronzeCorrect
• DDid not win a medal

Explanation Manpreet Kaur won the bronze medal in shot put at the 2026 Asian Games.

Q2 What challenge did Manpreet Kaur overcome to redeem her career at the 2026 Asian Games?

• AInjury
• BDoping taintCorrect
• CRetirement
• DCoaching change

Explanation Manpreet Kaur overcame a doping taint to redeem her career with the bronze medal.

Q3 From which city does shot-putter Manpreet Kaur hail?

• AChandigarh
• BPatialaCorrect
• CAmritsar
• DLudhiana

Explanation Manpreet Kaur is from Patiala.

Q1 Which French company is promoting its nuclear reactor technology in India as discussed in September 2026?

• AAreva
• BEDFCorrect
• CTotalEnergies
• DAlstom

Explanation EDF is the French energy major pushing for its EPR nuclear reactor technology deployment in India.

Q2 What is the name of the draft Indian regulatory framework discussed with the French delegation for nuclear power development?

• ADraft NUCLEAR Act
• BDraft SHANTI ActCorrect
• CDraft ENERGY Act
• DDraft ATOMIC Act

Explanation The Draft SHANTI Act is the regulatory framework India is finalising for nuclear power, as briefed by Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal.

Q3 What key aspect of nuclear power development was discussed alongside reactor deployment between India and France?

• ANuclear waste disposal
• BNuclear supply chain localisationCorrect
• CNuclear fusion research
• DNuclear disarmament

Explanation The discussions included localisation of the nuclear supply chain to support deployment of EPR reactors in India.

Q1 What is the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit set by the RBI for the second half of the financial year 2026-27?

• A₹25,000 crore
• B₹50,000 croreCorrect
• C₹75,000 crore
• D₹1,00,000 crore

Explanation The RBI has set the WMA limit at ₹50,000 crore for October 2026 to March 2027.

Q2 When may the Reserve Bank of India trigger fresh market loan issuances during the second half of 2026-27?

• AWhen 50% of the WMA limit is utilized
• BWhen 75% of the WMA limit is utilizedCorrect
• CAt the start of the financial year
• DOnly at the end of the financial year

Explanation The RBI may trigger fresh market loan issuances when 75% of the WMA limit is utilized.

Q3 What type of securities issuance calendar did the RBI release for October 2026 to March 2027?

• ACalendar for corporate bonds
• BCalendar for Government of India dated securities including Sovereign Green BondsCorrect
• CCalendar for foreign exchange reserves
• DCalendar for private equity funds

Explanation The RBI released the indicative calendar for issuance of Government of India dated securities, including Sovereign Green Bonds.

Q1 What is the revised borrowing estimate of the Indian government for FY27 as per the recent announcement?

• A₹7.86 trillion in bond sales planned for H2Correct
• B₹1.2 trillion increase in borrowing
• C₹9.06 trillion total borrowing
• DNo change in borrowing estimate

Explanation The government plans ₹7.86 trillion in bond sales during the second half of FY27 after lowering the borrowing estimate by ₹1.2 trillion.

Q2 What factor allowed the Centre to reduce its FY27 borrowing estimate?

• AStronger tax and non-tax receiptsCorrect
• BDecrease in government spending
• CIncrease in foreign investment
• DHigher inflation rates

Explanation Stronger tax and non-tax receipts improved the government's revenue, enabling a reduction in borrowing plans.

Q3 What caution did economists express despite the borrowing plan reduction?

• ATotal deficit may require supplementary borrowing laterCorrect
• BBond yields will rise sharply
• CTax revenues will decline
• DGovernment will increase spending

Explanation Economists warned that the total fiscal deficit remains open to supplementary borrowing later in the year.

Q1 Under which act did the Reserve Bank of India amend the Foreign Exchange Management Regulations in 2026?

• AForeign Exchange Management Act, 1999Correct
• BBanking Regulation Act, 1949
• CCompanies Act, 2013
• DForeign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992

Explanation The RBI amended the regulations under the powers conferred by the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.

Q2 What is the main focus of the RBI's 2026 amendment to the Foreign Exchange Management Regulations?

• ARegulating foreign exchange for export and import of goods and servicesCorrect
• BSetting interest rates for foreign currency loans
• CRegulating domestic banking operations
• DAmending tax provisions for foreign investors

Explanation The amendment specifically relates to foreign exchange management in the context of export and import of goods and services.

Q1 As of 2026, how many Boeing 737 MAX jets does Akasa Air currently operate?

• A43Correct
• B200
• C226
• DOver 200

Explanation Akasa Air currently operates 43 Boeing 737 MAX jets as per the report.

Q2 When is Akasa Air expected to make a decision on ordering over 200 Boeing 737 MAX jets?

• AEarly 2027Correct
• BLate 2026
• CEarly 2026
• DLate 2027

Explanation The decision on the order is expected early in 2027, with commercial terms by late 2027.

Q3 What is the approximate size of the additional Boeing 737 MAX order Akasa Air is considering?

• AMore than 200 jetsCorrect
• BExactly 226 jets
• C43 jets
• D100 jets

Explanation Akasa Air is contemplating an order for more than 200 Boeing 737 MAX jets.

Q1 What recent approval did Dabur India receive from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)?

• AApproval for the merger of Sesa Care with DaburCorrect
• BApproval for launching a new hair care product
• CApproval for acquiring a foreign company
• DApproval for divesting its hair care portfolio

Explanation Dabur India received NCLT approval for the merger of Ayurvedic brand Sesa Care into its portfolio.

Q2 What is the primary benefit Dabur India expects from merging Sesa Care?

• ATo complement its existing hair care portfolioCorrect
• BTo enter the pharmaceutical market
• CTo reduce production costs drastically
• DTo exit the Ayurvedic segment

Explanation The merger will complement Dabur's existing hair care portfolio and help tap new growth opportunities.

Q1 In which states has AFSPA recently been extended?

• AManipur, Nagaland, Arunachal PradeshCorrect
• BAssam, Meghalaya, Tripura
• CSikkim, Mizoram, Manipur
• DNagaland, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation AFSPA has been extended in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh as per the recent notifications.

Q2 What is the primary purpose of AFSPA in the regions where it is enforced?

• ATo grant special powers to armed forces to maintain public orderCorrect
• BTo regulate trade and commerce
• CTo provide financial aid to local governments
• DTo establish new administrative divisions

Explanation AFSPA empowers the armed forces with special powers to maintain public order in disturbed areas.

Q3 What does the term 'disturbed area' signify under AFSPA?

• AAreas declared by the government where normal law enforcement is insufficientCorrect
• BRegions with high economic growth
• CAreas with high literacy rates
• DRegions under environmental protection

Explanation 'Disturbed area' refers to regions where the government has declared that normal law enforcement agencies are unable to maintain public order, necessitating AFSPA.

Q1 What was the amount involved in the arbitral award linked to the Daiichi-Singh brothers case?

• A₹3,500 croreCorrect
• B₹2,000 crore
• C₹5,000 crore
• D₹1,500 crore

Explanation The arbitral award passed in favor of Daiichi Sankyo was ₹3,500 crore.

Q2 Which company sold Ranbaxy Laboratories to Daiichi Sankyo in 2008?

• ASingh brothersCorrect
• BFortis
• CDaiichi Sankyo
• DSupreme Court

Explanation The Singh brothers sold Ranbaxy Laboratories to Daiichi Sankyo in 2008.

Q3 What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Fortis's challenge?

• ADismissed the challengeCorrect
• BAccepted the challenge
• CPostponed the decision
• DReferred the case to arbitration

Explanation The Supreme Court dismissed Fortis's challenge against the forensic audit.

Q1 Who was acquitted in the sexual harassment case challenged by women wrestlers in the Rouse Avenue court?

• ABrij Bhushan Sharan Singh
• BVinod Tomar
• CBoth Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod TomarCorrect
• DOnly the Wrestling Federation of India

Explanation The acquittal challenged by the women wrestlers was of both Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar.

Q2 What is the main argument of the women wrestlers against the acquittal of Brij Bhushan?

• AThe acquittal was based on insufficient evidence
• BThe acquittal rests on archaic and stereotypical assumptions about victims' behaviourCorrect
• CThe court did not have jurisdiction
• DThe accused were not properly represented

Explanation The women wrestlers argue that the acquittal rests on archaic and stereotypical assumptions about the expected behaviour of victims of sexual harassment and assault.

Q3 In which court did the women wrestlers file their appeal against the acquittal?

• ASupreme Court of India
• BDelhi High Court
• CRouse Avenue courtCorrect
• DDistrict Court of Mumbai

Explanation The appeal challenging the acquittal was filed before the Rouse Avenue court.

Q1 Who proposed the inclusion of the former IAS officer into the Maharashtra UCC panel?

• AJustice Chavan
• BRanjana DesaiCorrect
• CThe Maharashtra Chief Minister
• DThe Governor of Maharashtra

Explanation Ranjana Desai, the chairperson of the committee and a retired Supreme Court judge, moved the proposal to include the former IAS officer.

Q2 What event occurred two days before the former IAS officer was inducted into the Maharashtra UCC panel?

• AThe panel was dissolved
• BJustice Chavan resigned from the panelCorrect
• CThe former IAS officer was appointed as chairperson
• DThe Maharashtra government passed a new law

Explanation Justice Chavan resigned from the Maharashtra UCC panel due to the presence of the former IAS officer, two days before the officer was inducted.

Q3 What is the Maharashtra UCC panel concerned with?

• AUniform Civil CodeCorrect
• BEconomic reforms
• CEnvironmental policies
• DEducation reforms

Explanation The Maharashtra UCC panel deals with matters related to the Uniform Civil Code.

Q1 What did the Election Commission clarify about the decisions on electoral rolls revision?

• AAll decisions were unanimously approved by its commissionersCorrect
• BDecisions were made by a single commissioner
• CDecisions were pending approval from the Supreme Court
• DDecisions were unrelated to Form 6 changes

Explanation The Election Commission confirmed that all decisions on electoral rolls revision were unanimously approved by its commissioners.

Q2 What was the nature of the letters sent by two Election Commission commissioners to the Cabinet Secretary?

• ARelated to policy decisions
• BRelated to IT decisions
• CUnrelated to policy or IT decisionsCorrect
• DRequests for electoral roll suspension

Explanation The Election Commission clarified that the letters from two commissioners to the Cabinet Secretary were unrelated to policy or IT decisions.

Q3 Which body upheld the changes to the electoral rolls and Form 6?

• AElection Commission of India
• BSupreme Court of IndiaCorrect
• CCabinet Secretary
• DParliament of India

Explanation The Supreme Court upheld the changes to the electoral rolls and Form 6.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)?

• AMandeep K BhandariCorrect
• BRamesh Pokhriyal
• CAnil Swarup
• DKiran Bedi

Explanation Mandeep K Bhandari, a 2001-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the chairperson of CBSE.

Q2 From which cadre is IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari, the new CBSE chairperson?

• AAGMUT cadreCorrect
• BUP cadre
• CMaharashtra cadre
• DKerala cadre

Explanation Mandeep K Bhandari belongs to the AGMUT cadre.

Q3 What is a notable aspect of Mandeep K Bhandari's background besides his IAS service?

• AMedical backgroundCorrect
• BEngineering degree
• CLaw degree
• DMilitary service

Explanation Mandeep K Bhandari has a medical background in addition to his IAS career.

Q1 What did India accuse Pakistan of at the United Nations General Assembly?

• ALong-standing practice of cross-border terrorismCorrect
• BDiverting Indus waters
• CRaising the Kashmir issue
• DSupporting peace talks

Explanation India accused Pakistan of a long-standing practice of cross-border terrorism at the UNGA.

Q2 What warning did Pakistan issue at the UNGA regarding the Indus waters?

• AAny attempt to divert its share would be treated as an act of warCorrect
• BIt would share water resources equally
• CIt would reduce water usage
• DIt would seek international mediation

Explanation Pakistan warned that any attempt to divert its share of Indus waters would be treated as an act of war.

Q3 Which issue did Pakistan raise at the United Nations General Assembly alongside the water dispute?

• AKashmir issueCorrect
• BTrade relations
• CClimate change
• DNuclear disarmament

Explanation Pakistan raised the Kashmir issue at the UNGA along with the water dispute.

Q1 What is the amount of the Government of India supported Line of Credit provided by Exim Bank to Maldives?

• A₹4,850 croresCorrect
• B₹3,500 crores
• C₹5,000 crores
• D₹2,750 crores

Explanation Exim Bank signed an agreement to provide a Government of India supported LOC of ₹4,850 crores to Maldives.

Q2 When was the agreement between Exim Bank and the Government of Maldives signed for the LOC?

• AJuly 25, 2025Correct
• BSeptember 23, 2026
• CJanuary 1, 2026
• DDecember 31, 2025

Explanation The agreement was signed on July 25, 2025, as per the RBI notification.

Q3 What is the primary purpose of the ₹4,850 crore LOC extended by Exim Bank to Maldives?

• AFinancing various developmental projects in MaldivesCorrect
• BSupporting Maldives' defence procurement
• CFunding Maldives' tourism promotion
• DProviding humanitarian aid to Maldives

Explanation The LOC is intended to finance various developmental projects in Maldives.

Q1 What condition did Iran set for reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days?

• AIf the US lifts blockade and waives sanctionsCorrect
• BIf the UN imposes new sanctions on the US
• CIf Lebanon agrees to mediate peace talks
• DIf oil prices reach a certain threshold

Explanation Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days if the US lifts its blockade and waives sanctions.

Q2 Who detailed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during the UN General Assembly?

• AIran's President
• BIran's Foreign Minister Abbas AraghchiCorrect
• CUS Secretary of State
• DUN Secretary-General

Explanation Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the proposal in a private gathering on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Q3 Why did Abbas Araghchi suggest a speedy agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz would be beneficial?

• ATo improve Iran's oil exports before winter
• BTo help US President Trump ahead of November’s midterm electionsCorrect
• CTo resolve tensions with Lebanon
• DTo comply with UN resolutions on nuclear programmes

Explanation Araghchi suggested that a speedy agreement would help US President Trump ahead of the November midterm elections.

Q1 Under which section of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 did the RBI designate a terrorist organisation in 2026?

• AClause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 35Correct
• BSection 10
• CSection 20
• DClause (b) of section 40

Explanation The RBI designated the terrorist organisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the UAPA, 1967.

Q2 Which of the following institutions was NOT explicitly addressed in the RBI's 2026 notification on terrorist organisation designation?

• ACommercial Banks
• BSmall Finance Banks
• CInsurance CompaniesCorrect
• DUrban Co-operative Banks

Explanation The notification was addressed to various banks and financial institutions but did not mention Insurance Companies.

Q3 The terrorist organisation designated by the RBI in 2026 was listed in which part of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act?

• AFirst ScheduleCorrect
• BSecond Schedule
• CThird Schedule
• DFourth Schedule

Explanation The organisation was listed in the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Q1 What is the main focus of the RBI's Amendment Directions issued on September 22, 2026?

• AEnsuring clarity and uniform practices in valuation of InvIT and REIT unitsCorrect
• BIntroducing new lending rates for All India Financial Institutions
• CRegulating foreign exchange transactions of banks
• DSetting capital adequacy norms for commercial banks

Explanation The amendment specifically addresses clarity and uniformity in valuation of Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) units.

Q2 Which chapter of the 2025 Directions does the 2026 Amendment refer to?

• AChapter VICorrect
• BChapter III
• CChapter IX
• DChapter I

Explanation The amendment refers to Chapter VI of the Reserve Bank of India (All India Financial Institutions - Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Directions, 2025.

Q3 Which entities are primarily affected by the RBI's 2026 Amendment Directions?

• AAll India Financial InstitutionsCorrect
• BCommercial Banks
• CNon-Banking Financial Companies
• DCooperative Banks

Explanation The amendment directions apply to All India Financial Institutions as per the RBI notification.

Q1 When did the Reserve Bank of India finalize the instructions related to the novation of OTC derivative contracts?

• AJuly 9, 2025
• BSeptember 22, 2026Correct
• CJanuary 1, 2026
• DDecember 31, 2025

Explanation The RBI finalized the instructions on September 22, 2026, based on feedback received on the draft directions issued on July 9, 2025.

Q2 What was the purpose of the finalized RBI instructions on OTC derivative contracts?

• ATo introduce new derivative products
• BTo consolidate circulars and instructions related to OTC derivative contractsCorrect
• CTo ban OTC derivative contracts
• DTo increase taxes on derivatives

Explanation The finalized instructions aimed to consolidate circulars and instructions related to OTC derivative contracts.

Q3 Who are the intended recipients of the RBI's finalized instructions on novation of OTC derivative contracts?

• AGeneral public
• BEligible market participantsCorrect
• CForeign investors only
• DBank customers

Explanation The instructions are addressed to all eligible market participants involved in OTC derivative contracts.

Q1 What is the main focus of the Reserve Bank of India's 2026 directions for commercial banks?

• AMinimum capital requirements for market riskCorrect
• BGuidelines for digital payments
• CInterest rate policy for savings accounts
• DForeign exchange management

Explanation The directions issued by RBI in 2026 focus on minimum capital requirements for market risk in commercial banks.

Q2 Which aspect is covered under the RBI's 2026 directions regarding the boundary between banking and trading books?

• AScope of the trading bookCorrect
• BInterest rate setting for loans
• CCustomer grievance redressal
• DForeign investment limits

Explanation The directions include provisions on the scope of the trading book and restrictions on reclassifying instruments between regulatory books.

Q3 According to the RBI's 2026 directions, what type of internal risk transfer is specifically addressed?

• ACredit risk transfer from banking book to trading bookCorrect
• BOperational risk transfer to third parties
• CLiquidity risk transfer between banks
• DMarket risk transfer to foreign branches

Explanation The directions specifically address internal risk transfer of credit risk from the banking book to the trading book.