September 2026 Current Affairs MCQs Part 4

Explanation: The International Day of Peace is observed every year on 21 September. The United Nations established the day in 1981 through a UN General Assembly resolution. In 2001, the General Assembly unanimously decided to designate 21 September as a period of non-violence and cease-fire. The theme for 2026 is “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.” The UN emphasizes that peace involves safety, dignity, opportunity, cooperation and sustainable peace-building, rather than merely the absence of armed conflict.

Explanation: At the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat carried the Indian flag. A last-minute change was made in the male flag-bearer position: shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor had initially been announced, but Pawan Sehrawat replaced him before the ceremony. The opening ceremony was held on 19 September 2026 at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Japan. The 2026 Games are the 20th edition of the Asian Games.

Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed Tavengwa Mukuhlani, Chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket, as its Deputy Chairperson until November 2027. He succeeded Imran Khwaja following Khwaja’s departure from the ICC Board. Mukuhlani represents Zimbabwe on the ICC Board and also serves on the Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee and the Nominations Committee. His appointment made him the first Zimbabwean to serve as ICC Deputy Chairperson.

Explanation: The 2029 World Athletics Championships will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. The World Athletics Council selected Nairobi during its meeting in Budapest in September 2026. This will be the first time that the World Athletics Championships are held in Africa. The same decision awarded the 2031 edition to Munich, Germany. The next edition after Tokyo 2025 is scheduled for Beijing in 2027.

Explanation: Senior 1991-batch Bihar-cadre IPS officer Preeta Verma was given the additional charge of Acting DGP of Bihar after DGP Vinay Kumar proceeded on leave from 15 September 2026. Verma was already serving as Director General of Home Guards and Fire Services, Bihar, and continued in that position while holding the additional DGP responsibility. The arrangement was initially linked to Kumar’s leave period ending on 5 October 2026. Therefore, the question should correctly refer to additional/acting charge, rather than implying a permanent appointment as DGP.

Explanation: NASA identified a newly formed lunar impact crater named McGetchin using data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). The crater formed sometime between 11 April and 22 May 2024, when an asteroid or comet estimated to be roughly the size of a three- to six-storey building struck the Moon. It is approximately 728 feet (222 metres) wide and 141 feet (43 metres) deep. Scientists estimate that an impact of this magnitude may occur on the Moon roughly once a century or even less frequently.

Explanation: The Government of India appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on 6 May 2026 for a period of three years from the date of joining. He succeeded Prasoon Joshi, who stepped down after being elevated as Chairman of Prasar Bharati. CBFC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and regulates the public exhibition of films under the Cinematograph Act, 1952.

Explanation: VIMARSH 2026, the DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet, was organized in New Delhi on 15 September 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between DRDO and industry, particularly MSMEs and deep-tech start-ups. Policy initiatives included measures to reduce technical and financial entry barriers, provide direct funding and incubation support, and improve access to DRDO testing facilities. The event was held under the theme “Varta se Vikas”.

Explanation: Sethuraman Panchanathan, a Chennai-born Indian-American computer scientist and former Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation, was selected for the 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). He is the first Indian American to receive the award in its more than 40-year history. The award recognises leadership and contributions at the intersection of science, technology, engineering and public policy. Panchanathan also received India’s Padma Shri in 2025.

Explanation: The United Nations appointed Luke J. Lindberg as the next Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in September 2026. The appointment was made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu after consultations with the WFP Executive Board. Lindberg succeeds Cindy McCain. The WFP is the UN’s major humanitarian organisation dealing with food assistance and works globally to combat hunger and food insecurity.

Explanation: The world’s highest-altitude twin flower fields were inaugurated at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh, Ladakh, at an elevation of about 10,600 feet. The fields cover approximately 40 acres and contain more than 25 lakh high-value flowers, including around 24 lakh Lilium and 1 lakh Gladiolus. The project aims to promote commercial floriculture, diversify agriculture and create alternative livelihood opportunities for farmers in Ladakh.

Explanation: The Bharat Vann urban forest initiative was inaugurated at Lodhi Colony Park, New Delhi, by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in September 2026. The project is being developed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) using the Miyawaki method. The project covers about one acre and plans to establish a dense plantation of approximately 10,000 indigenous and climate-adapted plants. The initiative aims to improve urban green cover and biodiversity.

Explanation: Veteran actor Mohan Joshi received the Founder Suresh Kalmadi Pune Festival Lifetime Achievement Award at the 38th Pune Festival in September 2026. The award was presented by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Shri Ganesh Kala Krida Rangmanch in Pune. The honour recognised Joshi’s longstanding contribution to Indian cinema and the performing arts.

Explanation: The inaugural AIFF U-15 Women’s Youth League is scheduled to begin on 15 October 2026 at the Sporting Planet Sports Complex in Belagavi, Karnataka. The competition features 16 teams, divided into four groups of four. The top two teams from each group qualify for the quarter-finals, followed by the semi-finals and final. The final is scheduled for 31 October 2026. The league strengthens the national competitive pathway for women’s youth football.

Explanation: The Marathi film Gondhal, written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, was selected as India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027) in the Best International Feature Film category. The Film Federation of India selected the film from 33 submitted films. The 99th Academy Awards are scheduled for 14 March 2027. The film is rooted in Maharashtra’s traditional Gondhal devotional performance tradition.

Explanation: The two-day international conference on “The Future of Environment & Climate Dynamics” was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 19–20 September 2026. It was organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Key themes included climate change and resilience, circular economy, biodiversity and ecosystem services, and sustainable energy solutions. The conference brought together environmental experts, judicial representatives and government officials.

Explanation: Hansraj Singh Verma, a 2008-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, was appointed India’s next Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba in September 2026. Before this appointment, he was serving as Consul General of India in São Paulo, Brazil. His earlier diplomatic responsibilities included work at India’s embassy in Buenos Aires and the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.

Explanation: The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 came into force on 1 October 2026, replacing the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891. The new law modernises the legal framework concerning banking records used as evidence and expressly accommodates contemporary forms of data storage, including electronic, digital and cloud records. The Act received Presidential assent on 13 August 2026, while the Central Government subsequently notified 1 October 2026 as the commencement date.

Explanation: The United Kingdom included India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) in its list of qualifying overseas carbon-pricing schemes under the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The recognition can allow eligible Indian goods to receive carbon-price relief for qualifying carbon prices already paid in India, subject to UK evidence, verification and record-keeping requirements. The UK CBAM is scheduled to apply from 1 January 2027 to specified carbon-intensive imports including aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, and iron and steel.

Explanation: The fourth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise Samudra Laksamana was conducted at Lumut, Malaysia, from 9–12 September 2026. Indian Navy ship INS Mysore participated with the Royal Malaysian Navy. During the sea phase, INS Mysore exercised with Malaysian ships KD Lekir and KD Gagah Samudera. The exercise focused on interoperability, operational coordination, professional exchanges and maritime cooperation between the two navies.

Explanation: India observes National Forest Martyrs Day on 11 September to remember forest personnel who lost their lives while protecting forests and wildlife. The date commemorates the Khejarli incident of 1730 in Rajasthan, associated with Amrita Devi Bishnoi and the sacrifice of 363 people to protect Khejri trees. The Ministry of Environment and Forests formally declared 11 September as National Forest Martyrs Day through a notification dated 7 May 2013.

Explanation: Kishor Makwana, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), was conferred the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026. The award recognised his service and contribution towards advancing social justice and protecting the rights and dignity of Scheduled Castes. The honour was presented during the 16th Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 ceremony in New Delhi. The NCSC is a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Constitution.

Explanation: Birkbeck, University of London opened its India campus in Bengaluru in 2026. The campus is located in Whitefield and offers University of London degrees, including programmes in Business Management, Business Analytics and related fields. The institution received permission from the Indian Government to begin teaching from the Bengaluru campus for the 2026–27 academic year. Thus, the original question is more accurately framed around Birkbeck’s Bengaluru campus rather than stating that UGC directly approved a “University of London” campus.

Explanation: P. P. Chaudhary, Lok Sabha MP from Pali, Rajasthan, received the Sansad Ratna Award for the fourth time in 2026. The award recognises parliamentary performance using measurable parameters such as participation, questions, debates and legislative work. The 2026 ceremony was the 16th edition of the Sansad Ratna Awards. Chaudhary was also associated with the Joint Parliamentary Committee on One Nation, One Election.

Explanation: The Karnataka Cabinet approved the Karnataka Aerospace Policy 2026–31 on 9 September 2026. The policy targets ₹60,000 crore of investment and the creation of approximately 60,000 jobs during the policy period. It seeks to expand the state’s aerospace, defence, aviation and space-technology ecosystem beyond Bengaluru and attract private investment across the state. The policy also covers areas such as drones, avionics and related aerospace and defence industries. Therefore, the ₹600 crore figure in the original question is incorrect; the correct target is ₹60,000 crore.