Daily Current Affairs 28 September 2026

Q1 Who won the silver medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the 2026 Asian Games?

• AEsha SinghCorrect
• BXiao Jiaruixuan
• CManu
• DRahi Sarnobat

Explanation Esha Singh won the silver medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the 2026 Asian Games.

Q2 Which country did the gold medalist in the women's 25m pistol event at the 2026 Asian Games represent?

• AChinaCorrect
• BIndia
• CSouth Korea
• DJapan

Explanation The gold medalist, Xiao Jiaruixuan, represented China.

Q3 How many shoot-offs did Esha Singh win to be in contention for the silver medal?

• AThreeCorrect
• BTwo
• CFour
• DOne

Explanation Esha Singh won three shoot-offs to be in contention for the silver medal.

Q1 Why did the Indian cricket team advance to the semifinals in the Asian Games 2026 quarterfinal against Afghanistan?

• AThe match was abandoned without a tossCorrect
• BIndia won by scoring more runs
• CAfghanistan forfeited the match
• DThe match was decided by a super over

Explanation The match was abandoned without a toss, leading to India's advancement.

Q2 What was the ICC T20I ranking of the Indian cricket team during the Asian Games 2026 quarterfinal?

• A1stCorrect
• B5th
• C10th
• D15th

Explanation India was ranked No.1 in the ICC T20I rankings at the time.

Q3 What is the ICC T20I ranking of Afghanistan during the Asian Games 2026 quarterfinal against India?

• A10thCorrect
• B1st
• C5th
• D8th

Explanation Afghanistan was ranked 10th in the ICC T20I rankings.

Q1 Which medal did Sreeshankar Murali win in the men's long jump at the 2026 Asian Games?

• AGold
• BSilverCorrect
• CBronze
• DNo medal

Explanation Sreeshankar Murali won the silver medal in the men's long jump event at the 2026 Asian Games.

Q2 How did the Indian men's cricket team advance to the semi-finals at the 2026 Asian Games?

• ABy winning the quarter-final match against Afghanistan
• BBy defeating Pakistan in the quarter-finals
• CBy the quarter-final match against Afghanistan being abandoned due to weatherCorrect
• DBy a walkover against Bangladesh

Explanation The Indian men's cricket team advanced to the semi-finals without taking the field because their quarter-final against Afghanistan was abandoned due to inclement weather.

Q3 Which Indian athletes clinched their second medals at the 2026 Asian Games alongside Sreeshankar?

• AParul and GulveerCorrect
• BNeeraj and Bajrang
• CPV Sindhu and Kidambi
• DManika and Deepak

Explanation Parul and Gulveer clinched their second medals at the 2026 Asian Games along with Sreeshankar's silver in long jump.

Q1 What milestone did Virat Kohli achieve during the 1st ODI against West Indies?

• ACompleted 15,000 ODI runsCorrect
• BTook 5 wickets in an innings
• CScored his 100th Test century
• DBecame the captain of India

Explanation Virat Kohli completed his 15,000 ODI runs during his unbeaten innings in the 1st ODI against West Indies.

Q2 What was Virat Kohli's unbeaten score in the 1st ODI against West Indies?

• A139 runs off 88 ballsCorrect
• B100 runs off 100 balls
• C150 runs off 90 balls
• D120 runs off 80 balls

Explanation Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 runs off 88 balls during the match.

Q3 What was the final score of India in the 1st ODI against West Indies?

• A300/2 in 41.4 oversCorrect
• B295/7 in 50 overs
• C250/5 in 45 overs
• D310/3 in 50 overs

Explanation India scored 300/2 in 41.4 overs to successfully chase West Indies' 295/7.

Q1 What was the percentage growth of India's industrial output in August 2026?

• A8%Correct
• B7.4%
• C4.7%
• D6.5%

Explanation India's industrial output grew by 8% in August 2026, as reported.

Q2 Which sector primarily led the industrial output growth in India in August 2026?

• AManufacturingCorrect
• BAgriculture
• CServices
• DMining

Explanation The manufacturing sector was the main contributor to the industrial output growth.

Q3 How many manufacturing industry groups recorded growth in August 2026 compared to the previous year?

• A18 out of 23Correct
• B23 out of 23
• C10 out of 23
• D5 out of 23

Explanation 18 out of 23 manufacturing industry groups recorded growth in August 2026 over the same month last year.

Q1 What is the expected repo rate after the RBI's projected hikes in FY27?

• A5.25%
• B5.50%
• C5.75%Correct
• D6.00%

Explanation Economists and HSBC expect two 25 basis points hikes in FY27, raising the repo rate to 5.75%.

Q2 When is the first repo rate hike by RBI expected in FY27 according to the poll?

• AAugust 2026
• BOctober 2026Correct
• CDecember 2026
• DJanuary 2027

Explanation The first hike of 25 basis points is expected in October 2026.

Q3 What is the primary reason for the RBI's expected interest rate hikes in FY27?

• ADeclining inflation
• BBroadening inflation and strong growthCorrect
• CFiscal deficit concerns
• DCurrency depreciation

Explanation The hikes are driven by broadening inflation and strong economic growth pressures.

Q1 What is the estimated value of Bihar's newly discovered mineral reserves?

• A₹21,000 croreCorrect
• B₹5,000 crore
• C₹10,000 crore
• D₹50,000 crore

Explanation The mineral reserves in Bihar are valued at over ₹21,000 crore as per geological surveys.

Q2 Which minerals have been identified in Bihar's new geological discoveries?

• AGlauconite and goldCorrect
• BCoal and iron ore
• CCopper and bauxite
• DDiamond and silver

Explanation Geological surveys have identified valuable minerals like glauconite and gold in Bihar.

Q3 What is the potential annual revenue Bihar could generate from its mineral reserves?

• AOver ₹5,000 croreCorrect
• BOver ₹21,000 crore
• COver ₹1,000 crore
• DOver ₹10,000 crore

Explanation A report states Bihar's mineral reserves may generate over ₹5,000 crore in annual revenue.

Q1 What is the reason for the All India Mobile Retailers Association's protest on October 2?

• AProposed 0.4% MDR on UPI paymentsCorrect
• BIncrease in GST on mobile phones
• CBan on mobile phone imports
• DReduction in mobile phone subsidies

Explanation The protest is against the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments.

Q2 How will mobile retailers symbolically protest against the UPI MDR charges on October 2?

• ACover UPI QR codes with black cloth and stop accepting UPI paymentsCorrect
• BShut down all mobile retail shops for the day
• COrganize a march to the RBI headquarters
• DOffer discounts on mobile phones

Explanation Retailers will cover UPI QR codes with black cloth and refrain from accepting UPI payments as a symbolic protest.

Q3 Who is the AIMRA Vice President and Delhi-NCR President who spoke about the protest?

• ATarvinder SinghCorrect
• BRajnath Singh
• CArvind Kejriwal
• DPiyush Goyal

Explanation Tarvinder Singh is the AIMRA Vice President and Delhi-NCR President who commented on the protest.

Q1 By how much did India's foreign exchange reserves decline in one week according to the RBI?

• A$14.9 billionCorrect
• B$10 billion
• C$20 billion
• D$5 billion

Explanation The RBI's Weekly Statistical Supplement reported a decline of $14.9 billion in India's forex reserves in one week.

Q2 What was the main reason for the decline in India's foreign exchange reserves as per the RBI report?

• AFall in foreign currency assetsCorrect
• BIncrease in gold reserves
• CRise in foreign investments
• DDecrease in government bonds

Explanation The decline was mainly driven by a fall in foreign currency assets, the largest component of India's forex reserves.

Q1 Which banks are primarily expected to be affected by the three-day nationwide strike starting September 28?

• APublic sector banks, old generation private sector banks, and regional rural banksCorrect
• BOnly new generation private sector banks
• CForeign banks operating in India
• DCooperative banks and microfinance institutions

Explanation The strike is expected to impact public sector banks, old generation private sector banks, and regional rural banks as stated in the source.

Q2 During the three-day bank strike starting September 28, which banking services are likely to remain available?

• ADigital banking and other online servicesCorrect
• BAll in-branch services
• CCash withdrawal at ATMs
• DCheque clearing services

Explanation The source mentions that digital banking and other online services are likely to remain available despite the strike.

Q1 What is the purpose of FM Nirmala Sitharaman's visit to Qatar from 27 to 29 September?

• ATo attend the AIIB annual meetingCorrect
• BTo sign a bilateral trade agreement
• CTo participate in a UN conference
• DTo inaugurate an Indian cultural festival

Explanation FM Sitharaman is visiting Qatar to attend the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) annual meeting.

Q2 What is India's status in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?

• AFounding member and one of the largest shareholdersCorrect
• BObserver member without voting rights
• CNew member with limited influence
• DNot a member of AIIB

Explanation India is a founding member of AIIB and among its largest shareholders, giving it a significant role in the institution's governance.

Q1 What action did the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) take regarding the proposed three-day bank strike?

• ADeferred the strike following progress in talks with IBACorrect
• BCalled off the strike unconditionally
• CWent ahead with the strike as planned
• DPostponed the strike indefinitely without talks

Explanation UFBU deferred the proposed three-day bank strike after progress in discussions with the Indian Banks' Association (IBA).

Q2 What is the purpose of the high-level committee formed by IBA and UFBU?

• ATo deliberate on declaring the remaining Saturdays as holidaysCorrect
• BTo negotiate salary increments for bank employees
• CTo plan the nationwide bank strike
• DTo restructure the Indian Banks' Association

Explanation The committee will deliberate on the issue of declaring the remaining Saturdays as holidays.

Q1 Why was the three-day nationwide bank strike deferred in September 2026?

• AUnderstandings were reached between UFBU and Indian Banks' AssociationCorrect
• BGovernment imposed a ban on strikes
• CStrike was called off due to lack of participation
• DBanks agreed to increase salaries immediately

Explanation The strike was deferred after talks where understandings were reached between the United Forum of Bank Unions and the Indian Banks' Association.

Q2 What committee was proposed following the deferral of the bank strike?

• AA high-level committee of IBA and UFBU to discuss Saturdays as holidaysCorrect
• BA government committee to regulate bank strikes
• CA committee to increase bank employee salaries
• DA committee to privatize public sector banks

Explanation A high-level committee comprising members from IBA and UFBU will be formed to deliberate on declaring the remaining Saturdays as holidays.

Q1 What did External Affairs Minister Jaishankar call the attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf and Red Sea?

• ASimply indefensible and unacceptableCorrect
• BA necessary military action
• CAn internal matter of Gulf countries
• DA minor security concern

Explanation Jaishankar described the attacks on commercial shipping as 'simply indefensible' and 'unacceptable.'

Q2 Which two countries announced the formation of a 'group of friends' to address threats to maritime security?

• AIndia and LiberiaCorrect
• BIndia and Pakistan
• CLiberia and Saudi Arabia
• DIndia and the United States

Explanation India and Liberia announced the formation of a 'group of friends' to address maritime security concerns.

Q3 What did Jaishankar urge amid the Gulf conflict?

• ARestraint and de-escalationCorrect
• BIncreased military intervention
• CEconomic sanctions
• DWithdrawal of commercial ships

Explanation Jaishankar urged restraint and de-escalation amid the Gulf conflict.

Q1 What issue did EAM Jaishankar highlight as a persistent threat to peace at the UNGA?

• ATerrorismCorrect
• BClimate change
• CTrade disputes
• DNuclear proliferation

Explanation EAM Jaishankar stated that terrorism is a persistent threat to peace.

Q2 Which treaty did EAM Jaishankar mention during his address at the UNGA?

• AIndus Waters TreatyCorrect
• BParis Climate Agreement
• CNuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
• DSouth Asian Free Trade Agreement

Explanation Jaishankar referred to the Indus Waters Treaty in his speech.

Q3 Whose arguments did EAM Jaishankar say would not stand at the UNGA?

• APakistan Prime MinisterCorrect
• BUnited States President
• CChinese Premier
• DRussian President

Explanation Jaishankar criticized the Pakistan Prime Minister's arguments at the UNGA.

Q1 Why is the United States establishing two new military bases in Greenland?

• ATo expand its presence in the Arctic region and check Russian and Chinese influenceCorrect
• BTo promote tourism in Greenland
• CTo conduct scientific research on climate change
• DTo support Greenland's independence movement

Explanation The U.S. is establishing military bases in Greenland to expand its Arctic presence and counter Russian and Chinese influence.

Q2 Where are the United States' new military bases being established as part of its Arctic strategy?

• AGreenlandCorrect
• BAlaska
• CIceland
• DNorway

Explanation The new U.S. military bases are planned to be established in Greenland, the world's largest island.

Q1 What term did China and the U.S. agree to use for artificial intelligence during their new dialogue?

• AArtificial Intelligence
• BSuper IntelligenceCorrect
• CMachine Learning
• DDigital Intelligence

Explanation The leaders agreed to use the term 'Super Intelligence' rather than 'Artificial Intelligence' for their dialogue.

Q2 What was the value of the tariff cut agreed upon by China and the U.S. during Xi Jinping's visit?

• A$10 billion
• B$20 billion
• C$30 billionCorrect
• D$40 billion

Explanation China and the U.S. agreed to a $30 billion tariff cut as part of their recent agreement.

Q3 What is the purpose of the U.S.-China Super Intelligence Dialogue?

• ATo discuss trade tariffs
• BTo exchange views on risks and benefits of AICorrect
• CTo negotiate military cooperation
• DTo promote cultural exchange

Explanation The U.S.-China Super Intelligence Dialogue was established to exchange views on the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence.

Q1 What is the age range of children targeted in Bangladesh's recent measles vaccination campaign?

• A6 months to 59 monthsCorrect
• B9 months to 59 months
• C6 months to 12 months
• D9 months to 12 months

Explanation The campaign targets children aged 6 months to 59 months, as authorities lowered the minimum vaccination age from 9 months to 6 months.

Q2 Why did Bangladesh lower the minimum vaccination age for the measles campaign?

• ADue to a deadly measles outbreakCorrect
• BTo align with WHO guidelines
• CBecause of vaccine availability
• DTo include newborns

Explanation The minimum vaccination age was lowered from 9 months to 6 months because of the deadly measles outbreak.

Q1 What new feature has the government introduced for Census 2027?

• ASelf-enumeration allowing online submission of household detailsCorrect
• BDoor-to-door paper survey only
• CMobile app for census data collection
• DCensus data collection through SMS

Explanation The government introduced self-enumeration, allowing citizens to submit household details online.

Q2 In how many languages can citizens submit their household details online for Census 2027?

• A10
• B16Correct
• C22
• D8

Explanation The online submission supports 16 languages as per the government announcement.

Q3 Who has called on citizens to participate in Census 2027?

• AThe Prime MinisterCorrect
• BThe Home Minister
• CThe Chief Statistician
• DThe President

Explanation The Prime Minister has called on citizens to participate in Census 2027.

Q1 How many deaths were reported due to heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh?

• A56Correct
• B48
• C62
• D70

Explanation The article states that 56 people died due to heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh.

Q2 What measures were taken for people affected by the floods in Uttar Pradesh?

• AShifted to relief centres and shelter homesCorrect
• BProvided financial aid only
• CEvacuated to neighbouring states
• DNo measures were taken

Explanation People from affected areas were shifted to relief centres and shelter homes as per the article.

Q3 How many districts in Uttar Pradesh faced flood-like situations due to heavy rains?

• AEightCorrect
• BFive
• CTen
• DTwelve

Explanation The article mentions that eight districts faced flood-like situations.

Q1 What initiative did Minister Kandula Durgesh unveil to promote tourism ahead of the Godavari Pushkarams 2027?

• AGodavari DeclarationCorrect
• BKrishna Declaration
• CPushkaram Tourism Plan
• DRiver Festival Charter

Explanation Minister Kandula Durgesh unveiled the 'Godavari Declaration' to promote tourism ahead of the Godavari Pushkarams in 2027.

Q2 Which infrastructure developments are planned as part of the Godavari Declaration for the 2027 Pushkarams?

• ATent city and Havelock bridgeCorrect
• BNew airport and railway station
• CFloating jetty and amusement park
• DConvention center and hotel complex

Explanation A tent city and the Havelock bridge will be developed to support tourism during the Godavari Pushkarams as per the Godavari Declaration.

Q1 According to the study, what percentage of South Peninsular India was affected by drought in several years after 2000?

• ALess than 10%
• BMore than 40%Correct
• CAround 25%
• DExactly 50%

Explanation The study states that several years after 2000 saw more than 40% of the region under drought conditions.

Q2 Before the 1990s, what was the approximate percentage of South Peninsular India affected by drought?

• AMore than 40%
• BLess than 10%Correct
• CAround 30%
• DExactly 20%

Explanation The study mentions that less than 10% of the region was affected by drought in much of the period before the 1990s.

Q3 Which Indian state is identified as a pronounced drought hotspot in the study?

• AKerala
• BKarnataka
• CTamil NaduCorrect
• DAndhra Pradesh

Explanation Tamil Nadu is specifically mentioned as one of the pronounced drought hotspots in South Peninsular India.

Q1 Under the 'Vetri Magalir Thozhilmunaivor Membattu Thittam', what is the loan amount range available to eligible women entrepreneurs?

• A₹10 lakh to ₹5 croreCorrect
• B₹5 lakh to ₹1 crore
• C₹1 crore to ₹10 crore
• D₹50 lakh to ₹3 crore

Explanation The scheme provides loans ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹5 crore to eligible women entrepreneurs.

Q2 Which organization facilitates the loans under the 'Vetri Magalir Thozhilmunaivor Membattu Thittam' scheme?

• ATamil Nadu Industrial Investment CorporationCorrect
• BSmall Industries Development Bank of India
• CNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
• DTamil Nadu Women Entrepreneurs Association

Explanation Loans under the scheme are provided through the Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation.

Q1 What is the estimated cost for the Greater Chennai Corporation's overhaul of its command centre?

• A₹98.25 croreCorrect
• B₹85 crore
• C₹100 crore
• D₹75 crore

Explanation The GCC plans a ₹98.25 crore overhaul of its integrated monitoring centre.

Q2 Which of the following is NOT part of the planned upgrades to the Chennai command centre?

• ASurveillance cameras
• BFlood sensors
• CRain gauges
• DSolar power unitsCorrect

Explanation The plan includes surveillance cameras, flood sensors, and rain gauges, but not solar power units.

Q3 How many regional Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) does the GCC propose to establish?

• AThreeCorrect
• BFive
• CTwo
• DFour

Explanation GCC proposes to establish three regional ICCCs as part of the overhaul.