Daily Current Affairs 27 September 2026

Q1 What action did the Tamil Nadu government take regarding the Public (Law and Order) Department and the RTI Act in September 2026?

• AInitially exempted the department from RTI, then withdrew the exemption after criticismCorrect
• BPermanently exempted the department from RTI without any withdrawal
• CExpanded RTI coverage to include all police records
• DTransferred RTI authority to a central agency

Explanation The government first exempted the department under Section 24(4) but withdrew the exemption following public backlash.

Q2 Which types of information were excluded from RTI under the Tamil Nadu government's initial exemption for the Law and Order Department?

• AInformation on communal and caste clashes, police firing inquiries, custodial deaths, agitations, and NSA detentionsCorrect
• BAll financial transactions of the department
• CDetails of government employee salaries
• DInformation about environmental policies

Explanation The exemption excluded sensitive information related to communal and caste clashes, police firing, custodial deaths, agitations, and National Security Act detentions.

Q1 What directive did the Madras High Court give regarding media coverage of the Veeramani POCSO case?

• ANot to discuss the factual matrix of the caseCorrect
• BTo publish all investigation details daily
• CTo interview the accused freely
• DTo circulate pictures and videos related to the case

Explanation The Madras High Court directed the media not to discuss the factual matrix of the Veeramani POCSO case.

Q2 Who has been appointed to investigate the Veeramani POCSO Act case?

• AA special all-woman SITCorrect
• BCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
• CLocal police station
• DNational Investigation Agency (NIA)

Explanation An all-woman Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to investigate the Veeramani POCSO Act case.

Q3 What is the SIT required to do to keep the public informed about the Veeramani case?

• AIssue weekly press releasesCorrect
• BHold daily press conferences
• CPublish monthly reports in newspapers
• DBroadcast live updates on TV

Explanation The SIT is directed to issue weekly press releases to inform the public about the investigation progress.

Q1 Which aircraft is Embraer offering in partnership with Mahindra for the Indian Air Force's transport plane tender?

• AKC-390 Millennium jetCorrect
• BC-130 Hercules
• CAntonov An-32
• DLockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy

Explanation Embraer is partnering with Mahindra to offer the KC-390 Millennium jet for the IAF's Multi-Role Transport Aircraft program.

Q2 Which Indian company has Embraer teamed up with to meet the growing demand for civilian air connectivity?

• ATata Group
• BReliance Industries
• CAdani GroupCorrect
• DLarsen & Toubro

Explanation Embraer has collaborated with the Adani Group to address the increasing demand for civilian air connectivity in India.

Q1 Who became the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in women's singles squash at the Asian Games 2026?

• AAnahat SinghCorrect
• BAbhay Singh
• CParul Chaudhary
• DTejaswin Shankar

Explanation Anahat Singh, at 18 years old, became the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in women's singles squash at the 2026 Asian Games.

Q2 Which Indian squash player became the second male to win a silver medal in singles at the Asian Games 2026?

• AAbhay SinghCorrect
• BAnahat Singh
• CParul Chaudhary
• DTejaswin Shankar

Explanation Abhay Singh became the second Indian male squash player to win a silver medal in singles at the Asian Games 2026.

Q3 At which sporting event did Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh win silver medals in squash?

• AAsian Games 2026Correct
• BCommonwealth Games 2026
• COlympics 2026
• DWorld Squash Championship 2026

Explanation Both Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh won silver medals in squash at the Asian Games 2026.

Q1 Which country did India defeat to win the men's kabaddi gold at the 2026 Asian Games?

• AIranCorrect
• BPakistan
• CSouth Korea
• DJapan

Explanation India defeated Iran in the final to retain the men's kabaddi gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games.

Q2 Where were the 2026 Asian Games, where India won kabaddi gold medals, held?

• AAichi-Nagoya, JapanCorrect
• BNew Delhi, India
• CSeoul, South Korea
• DBangkok, Thailand

Explanation The 2026 Asian Games took place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where India won gold in both men's and women's kabaddi.

Q3 How many kabaddi gold medals did India win at the 2026 Asian Games?

• ATwoCorrect
• BOne
• CThree
• DFour

Explanation India won two kabaddi gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games: one in the men's event and one in the women's event.

Q1 What historic achievement did Anahat Singh and Abhay accomplish at the Asian Games?

• AReached the squash finals, securing India's first medal in the sport at the AsiadCorrect
• BWon the gold medal in badminton doubles
• CQualified for the cricket World Cup
• DSet a new record in athletics sprint

Explanation Anahat Singh and Abhay reached the squash finals, marking India's first-ever medal in squash at the Asian Games.

Q2 What motivated Anahat Singh during her comeback win against the world No. 6 player?

• ASealing the Olympic quota spotCorrect
• BWinning the gold medal at the Asian Games
• CBreaking the world record
• DBecoming the youngest player in the finals

Explanation Anahat Singh stated that sealing the Olympic quota spot was the main motivation during her comeback win.

Q3 What opportunity do Anahat Singh and Abhay have in their final matches at the Asian Games?

• ATo win gold and secure Olympic qualificationCorrect
• BTo qualify for the World Squash Championship
• CTo become the first Indian squash coaches
• DTo set a new Asian Games participation record

Explanation Both players have the chance to win gold and secure Olympic qualification in their final matches.

Q1 How many Asian Games gold medals has India's women's kabaddi team won as of 2026?

• AFourCorrect
• BThree
• CFive
• DTwo

Explanation India's women's kabaddi team clinched their fourth Asian Games gold in 2026.

Q2 Which country's weak flank did India exploit to win the women's kabaddi gold in 2026 Asian Games?

• AIranCorrect
• BPakistan
• CSouth Korea
• DJapan

Explanation India exploited Iran's weak flank to clinch the gold medal.

Q3 In which Asian Games edition did India's women's kabaddi team NOT win the gold medal?

• A2018 Jakarta GamesCorrect
• B2026 Asian Games
• C2014 Incheon Games
• D2010 Guangzhou Games

Explanation India's women's kabaddi team won gold in every edition except the 2018 Jakarta Games.

Q1 Which country did the Indian kabaddi teams defeat to win double gold at the Asian Games 2026?

• AIranCorrect
• BPakistan
• CSouth Korea
• DJapan

Explanation Both Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams defeated Iran in their respective finals.

Q2 What was the score in the Indian men's kabaddi team final against Iran at the Asian Games 2026?

• A40-34Correct
• B37-34
• C34-30
• D42-38

Explanation The Indian men's team won the final with a score of 40-34 against Iran.

Q3 What was the result of the Indian women's kabaddi team final against Iran at the Asian Games 2026?

• A37-34Correct
• B40-34
• C35-33
• D38-36

Explanation The Indian women's team defeated Iran with a score of 37-34 to win the gold medal.

Q1 What total score did Dhiraj Bommadevara achieve to set the Asian Games record in recurve archery qualification?

• A698 out of 720Correct
• B700 out of 720
• C690 out of 720
• D685 out of 720

Explanation Dhiraj Bommadevara scored 698 out of a possible 720 points in the recurve qualification round, setting the Asian Games record.

Q2 What was India's position in the team events at the Asian Games where Dhiraj Bommadevara competed?

• ASecondCorrect
• BFirst
• CThird
• DFourth

Explanation India finished second in the team events at the Asian Games.

Q3 What was Dhiraj Bommadevara's world ranking at the time of setting the Asian Games record?

• AFourthCorrect
• BFirst
• CTenth
• DSeventh

Explanation Dhiraj Bommadevara was ranked fourth in the world when he set the Asian Games record.

Q1 Who did P.V. Sindhu defeat in the women's singles second round at Asian Games 2026?

• AChiu Pin-chianCorrect
• BAyush
• CLakshya
• DUnnati

Explanation Sindhu defeated Chinese Taipei’s world no. 17 Chiu Pin-chian in the women's singles second round.

Q2 Which Indian badminton player bowed out in the second round at Asian Games 2026?

• ASindhu
• BAyush
• CUnnati
• DLakshyaCorrect

Explanation Lakshya bowed out in the second round, while Sindhu, Ayush, and Unnati advanced.

Q3 What recent achievement of Sindhu was highlighted before her Asian Games 2026 match?

• AWinning maiden Super 750 title in JapanCorrect
• BWinning Olympic gold medal
• CBecoming World No. 1
• DWinning Asian Games gold previously

Explanation Sindhu recently won her maiden Super 750 title at Japan a few months back.

Q1 Who flagged off India’s first LNG-powered train in 2026?

• ANarendra Modi
• BAmit ShahCorrect
• CPiyush Goyal
• DNitin Gadkari

Explanation Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first LNG-powered train on September 27, 2026.

Q2 By what year does Indian Railways aim to achieve zero diesel use?

• A2025
• B2030Correct
• C2035
• D2040

Explanation Indian Railways targets zero diesel use by the year 2030 as part of its sustainability goals.

Q3 By how much has diesel consumption in Indian Railways decreased since 2015-16?

• A45%
• B50%
• C63%Correct
• D70%

Explanation Diesel consumption has decreased by 63 percent since 2015-16 due to increased LNG and electric traction use.

Q1 Why are states like Odisha and Jharkhand opposing the Centre’s new mining law?

• AIt centralizes tax collection from mining activitiesCorrect
• BIt reduces mining quotas for states
• CIt bans mining in forest areas
• DIt increases environmental regulations

Explanation States oppose the law because it centralizes tax collection from mining, affecting their revenue.

Q2 What did the Anoop Baranwal judgment prescribe regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner?

• AA specific appointment panel to ensure transparencyCorrect
• BDirect appointment by the Prime Minister
• CAppointment by the Parliament only
• DRemoval of the CEC by the President without consultation

Explanation The judgment prescribed a specific appointment panel to protect the independence of the CEC.

Q3 What protection does a Chief Election Commissioner have against removal according to the law?

• ASafeguards against arbitrary removalCorrect
• BRemoval only by the Prime Minister
• CRemoval by a simple majority in Parliament
• DNo protection; can be removed anytime

Explanation The CEC has safeguards against arbitrary removal to maintain independence.

Q1 Which country has expressed support for India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council?

• ARussiaCorrect
• BUnited States
• CFrance
• DUnited Kingdom

Explanation Russia has backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

Q2 According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, which continents' representation should be broadened in the UNSC?

• AAsia, Africa, and Latin AmericaCorrect
• BEurope and North America
• CAustralia and Antarctica
• DMiddle East and Europe

Explanation Lavrov stated the need to broaden representation of Asia, Africa, and Latin America in the UNSC.

Q3 What is Russia's position on adding more permanent seats for Western nations in the UNSC?

• AOpposes additional seats for Western nationsCorrect
• BSupports adding more Western seats
• CNeutral on Western seats
• DSupports only European seats

Explanation Russia opposes additional permanent seats being given to Western countries.

Q1 Which countries is PM Modi focusing on strengthening ties with during his SCO visit?

• AIran and TajikistanCorrect
• BRussia and China
• CPakistan and Afghanistan
• DNepal and Bhutan

Explanation PM Modi's visit will focus on strengthening ties with Iran, Tajikistan, and other Central Asian countries.

Q2 What major international event is part of PM Modi's agenda during the SCO visit?

• ABRICS Summit in SeptemberCorrect
• BG20 Summit in November
• CUN Climate Change Conference
• DSAARC Summit

Explanation The agenda includes engagements aimed at the upcoming BRICS Summit in September.

Q3 For which term is India preparing its two-year membership on the UN Security Council?

• A2028-2029Correct
• B2024-2025
• C2030-2031
• D2026-2027

Explanation India is preparing for its two-year UN Security Council term of 2028-2029.

Q1 Who proposed the establishment of the Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at the 81st UN General Assembly?

• ABalen ShahCorrect
• BNarendra Modi
• CXi Jinping
• DSheikh Hasina

Explanation Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah proposed the Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism in his maiden address to the 81st UN General Assembly.

Q2 Which countries did Nepal's PM suggest collaborating with to establish the Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism?

• AIndia and ChinaCorrect
• BIndia and Bhutan
• CChina and Pakistan
• DBhutan and Bangladesh

Explanation Balen Shah proposed collaboration with India and China to establish the Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism.

Q3 What was the main environmental concern highlighted by Nepal's PM at the UN General Assembly?

• AWarming climate destabilising the fragile Himalayan ecologyCorrect
• BAir pollution in urban areas
• CDeforestation in the Amazon
• DRising sea levels in coastal cities

Explanation The Nepal PM emphasized that a warming climate is destabilising the fragile Himalayan ecology.

Q1 Which two new health zones in Congo have been affected by the Ebola outbreak according to WHO?

• ABulu in Sud Ubangi and Dungu in Haut-UeleCorrect
• BKinshasa and Lubumbashi
• CGoma and Bukavu
• DMbandaka and Kisangani

Explanation WHO reported that the Ebola outbreak has spread to Bulu in Sud Ubangi province and Dungu in Haut-Uele province.

Q2 Which province bordering South Sudan has a newly affected health zone due to the Ebola outbreak?

• ASud Ubangi
• BHaut-UeleCorrect
• CIturi
• DTshopo

Explanation Dungu in Haut-Uele province, which borders South Sudan, is one of the newly affected zones.

Q1 Where was the MoU on strategic civil nuclear cooperation between Bangladesh and the U.S. signed?

• ADhaka
• BNew YorkCorrect
• CWashington D.C.
• DLondon

Explanation The agreement was signed in New York, as stated in the source.

Q2 What is the main purpose of the MoU signed between Bangladesh and the U.S.?

• ATo build a new nuclear power plant in the U.S.
• BTo diversify Bangladesh's long-term energy sources and expand the Rooppur nuclear power plantCorrect
• CTo export nuclear technology from Bangladesh to the U.S.
• DTo establish a joint military nuclear program

Explanation The MoU aims to help Bangladesh diversify its energy sources and expand the Rooppur nuclear power plant project.

Q1 What is the new retirement age for Supreme Court judges in Sri Lanka after the amendment?

• A65 years
• B67 yearsCorrect
• C63 years
• D70 years

Explanation The amendment raised the retirement age of Supreme Court judges from 65 to 67 years.

Q2 To what age has the retirement age of Court of Appeal judges in Sri Lanka been raised?

• A63 years
• B65 yearsCorrect
• C67 years
• D70 years

Explanation The retirement age of Court of Appeal judges was raised from 63 to 65 years.

Q1 Who filed the PIL challenging the imposition of MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,000?

• AAdvocate Anjan DattaCorrect
• BReserve Bank of India
• CMinistry of Finance
• DNational Payments Corporation of India

Explanation The PIL was filed by advocate Anjan Datta challenging the Centre's notification and MDR framework.

Q2 When is the Supreme Court scheduled to hear the plea challenging the MDR on UPI payments?

• ASeptember 28Correct
• BOctober 15
• CSeptember 14
• DSeptember 15

Explanation The Supreme Court is set to hear the plea on September 28.

Q3 From which date is the MDR framework on UPI payments above ₹2,000 proposed to come into effect?

• AOctober 15Correct
• BSeptember 14
• CSeptember 28
• DNovember 1

Explanation The MDR framework is stated to come into effect from October 15.

Q1 What is the amount achieved in the first close of the IIT-Madras deep tech fund?

• A₹450 croreCorrect
• B₹500 crore
• C₹350 crore
• D₹400 crore

Explanation The IIT-Madras deep tech fund achieved a first close of ₹450 crore as stated in the source.

Q2 Which IIT-Madras alumnus, also co-founder of Infosys, is a backer of the deep tech fund?

• AKris GopalakrishnanCorrect
• BNarayana Murthy
• CSundar Pichai
• DRaghuram Rajan

Explanation Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys and IIT-Madras alumnus, is mentioned as a backer of the fund.

Q3 Besides alumni, which groups have backed the IIT-Madras deep tech fund?

• AFamily offices, institutions, corporates, and banksCorrect
• BOnly government bodies
• COnly foreign investors
• DOnly venture capital firms

Explanation The fund is backed by family offices, institutions, corporates, and banks along with alumni.

Q1 What action did the Indian government take in response to the surging power demand in September 2026?

• ADirected captive power plants to run at full capacityCorrect
• BOrdered a nationwide power shutdown
• CReduced power generation from coal plants
• DIncreased electricity tariffs immediately

Explanation The government directed captive power plants to run at full capacity to meet the rising electricity demand.

Q2 What were generators instructed to do with surplus electricity during the power demand surge?

• AStore it for future use
• BSell it through power exchangesCorrect
• CExport it to neighboring countries
• DDistribute it free to consumers

Explanation Generators were directed to sell surplus electricity through power exchanges to manage the increased demand.

Q1 What is the primary focus of the joint venture agreement signed between NTPC and EDF?

• ADevelopment, ownership, and operation of renewable energy projects including pumped storage and hydroelectric installationsCorrect
• BManufacturing of electric vehicles
• CDevelopment of coal-based power plants
• DExport of electricity to neighboring countries

Explanation The agreement focuses on the development, ownership, and operation of pumped storage assets, hydroelectric installations, and other renewable energy facilities.

Q2 Who were the key signatories present during the NTPC-EDF joint venture agreement signing?

• AGurdeep Singh and Bernard FontanaCorrect
• BR.K. Singh and Jean-Bernard Lévy
• CPiyush Goyal and Christophe de Margerie
• DSundar Pichai and Satya Nadella

Explanation The pact was signed in the presence of NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh and Bernard Fontana, Chairman and CEO of EDF SA, France.

Q1 Apart from trade, in which area have India and Chile agreed to deepen cooperation?

• AAntarctica explorationCorrect
• BSpace technology
• CRenewable energy
• DMaritime security

Explanation India and Chile agreed to deepen cooperation on Antarctica exploration.

Q2 What is the main focus of the talks between India and Chile as reported?

• AComprehensive trade pactCorrect
• BDefence cooperation
• CCultural exchange
• DTourism promotion

Explanation India and Chile are starting talks for a comprehensive trade pact to enhance bilateral economic cooperation.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India?

• ASuman RayCorrect
• BShaktikanta Das
• CUrjit Patel
• DRaghuram Rajan

Explanation Suman Ray has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India.

Q2 Which of the following areas has Suman Ray NOT worked in during his RBI career?

• ACurrency Management
• BFinancial Inclusion
• CPayment and Settlement System
• DForeign Exchange Reserves ManagementCorrect

Explanation The source mentions Suman Ray's experience in Currency Management, Financial Inclusion, Payment and Settlement System, Consumer Education and Protection, and Human Resources, but not Foreign Exchange Reserves Management.

Q3 How many years of experience does Suman Ray have in the Reserve Bank of India?

• AOver three decadesCorrect
• BOver two decades
• COver one decade
• DLess than a decade

Explanation Suman Ray has over three decades of experience in the Reserve Bank of India.

Q1 Who is the Mission Director of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?

• AAbhay BakreCorrect
• BR.K. Singh
• CNitin Gadkari
• DSundar Pichai

Explanation Abhay Bakre is mentioned as the Mission Director (Head) of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Q2 By what year does the National Green Hydrogen Mission expect to have 400-500 hydrogen-powered buses running in India?

• A2025
• B2030Correct
• C2040
• D2022

Explanation The mission expects 400-500 hydrogen-powered buses running by 2030.

Q3 What is the purpose of the trials mentioned by Abhay Bakre regarding hydrogen-powered buses?

• ATo understand requirements to scale up hydrogen-based mobilityCorrect
• BTo test electric bus batteries
• CTo reduce diesel bus emissions
• DTo promote solar-powered vehicles

Explanation The trials aim to give a sense of what is required to scale up India’s hydrogen-based mobility.