Current Affairs 10th September 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. The bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian-2026’ between the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defence Force is being held at which location?
A. Bengaluru
B. Jodhpur
C. Gwalior
D. Hindon
Answer: B
Explanation: The second edition of Veer Guardian-2026 is being conducted at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from 9 to 22 September 2026.
2. What is the theme of the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026?
A. Poshan se Poshan
B. Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari
C. Suposhit Bharat
D. Nutrition for All
Answer: B
Explanation: The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) was launched on 9 September 2026 in Varanasi with the theme “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari”.
3. UIDAI launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at which event in September 2026?
A. Digital India Summit
B. Global Fintech Fest 2026
C. India Mobile Congress
D. Fintech Conclave
Answer: B
Explanation: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai.
4. The National Steering Committee under PM-SETU approved Strategic Investment Plans worth approximately how much for ITI clusters in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana?
A. ₹500 crore
B. ₹735.70 crore
C. ₹1,000 crore
D. ₹2,000 crore
Answer: B
Explanation: The 5th NSC meeting of PM-SETU approved ₹735.70 crore for three ITI clusters (Bhiwadi in Rajasthan, Meerut in UP, and Medchal in Telangana).
5. MHA has proposed a new constitutional provision under which Article for an elected body in Ladakh?
A. Article 370
B. Article 371 (Chapter K)
C. Article 239A
D. Article 244
Answer: B
Explanation: The Ministry of Home Affairs proposed introducing a new Chapter K under Article 371 of the Constitution to provide for an elected body in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
6. Congress alleged tax evasion of around ₹10,000 crore by how many registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs)?
A. 1,000
B. 2,000
C. 3,260
D. 5,000
Answer: C
Explanation: The Congress claimed that 3,260 registered unrecognised political parties received donations.
7. US President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran would end immediately after which event?
A. US Presidential election 2028
B. US midterm elections in November 2026
C. UN General Assembly session
D. OPEC meeting
Answer: B
Explanation: Trump predicted that the Iran war would end “immediately after” the US midterm elections in November 2026, citing economic pressure on Tehran.
8. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three Railway multi-tracking projects at a total cost of approximately:
A. ₹5,000 crore
B. ₹8,000 crore
C. ₹10,783 crore
D. ₹15,000 crore
Answer: C
Explanation: The CCEA, chaired by PM Modi, approved three multi-tracking projects covering 14 districts across five states at a total cost of ₹10,783 crore.
9. BJP announced a month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ starting on PM Modi’s birthday (17 September) to mark his how many years in public life?
A. 20 years
B. 25 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years
Answer: B
Explanation: BJP launched the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on 17 September 2026 (PM Modi’s birthday, to be observed as Seva Diwas) to mark his 25 years in public life, beginning with blood donation camps.
10. India dispatched additional humanitarian aid to which neighbouring country hit by devastating flash floods (toll over 1,300)?
A. Bangladesh
B. Nepal
C. Bhutan
D. Myanmar
Answer: B
Explanation: India sent a fresh tranche of 35 tonnes of relief material (eighth special flight) to flood-ravaged Nepal, where the death toll crossed 1,365.
11. Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone (iPhone Duo) around what approximate price in India?
A. ₹1 lakh
B. ₹2 lakh
C. ₹3 lakh
D. ₹4 lakh
Answer: C
Explanation: At the September 2026 Apple event, the company launched its first foldable iPhone Duo, priced around ₹3 lakh in India, alongside other iPhone 18 series models.
12. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s plane was almost hit by a drone while en route to which country?
A. Poland
B. Norway
C. Germany
D. UK
Answer: B
Explanation: Norwegian PM revealed that Zelenskyy’s plane was nearly hit by a drone during its journey to Oslo, Norway, for the state funeral of King Harald V.
13. The US military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to attacks; Iran retaliated by firing missiles at a US base in which country?
A. Iraq
B. Syria
C. Jordan
D. Qatar
Answer: C
Explanation: Following US strikes that destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, Iran’s IRGC launched missiles at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Azraq, Jordan; Jordan intercepted most of them.
14. Canada, France and the UK announced bans on trade with which entities?
A. Russian entities
B. Illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank
C. Iranian companies
D. Chinese tech firms
Answer: B
Explanation: The UK, France and Canada (along with several other nations) announced bans on goods and some services from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
15. Maharashtra is progressing towards becoming India’s first ‘tokenised state’ primarily for easier access to:
A. Banking services
B. Land records
C. Health records
D. Education certificates
Answer: B
Explanation: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that Maharashtra is moving closer to becoming India’s first tokenised state to enable easier access and review of land records through asset tokenisation.
16. Duane Davis was convicted of orchestrating the 1996 murder of which American rapper?
A. Biggie Smalls
B. Tupac Shakur
C. Eminem
D. Nas
Answer: B
Explanation: Duane Davis was convicted of orchestrating the 1996 murder of American rapper Tupac Shakur.
17. India finished fourth at the Pickleball World Cup 2026 held in which country?
A. USA
B. Vietnam
C. South Korea
D. China
Answer: B
Explanation: India secured its best-ever fourth position with 41 medals at the Pickleball World Cup 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam (Vietnam topped the medal tally).
18. The 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit 2026 is scheduled to be hosted by India on:
A. 10–11 September
B. 12–13 September
C. 15–16 September
D. 20–21 September
Answer: B
Explanation: India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on 12–13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with PM Modi as BRICS President; Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend.
19. Gloria Steinem, the renowned American journalist and feminist activist, passed away at the age of:
A. 85
B. 90
C. 92
D. 95
Answer: C
Explanation: American journalist and feminist activist Gloria Steinem died at the age of 92.
20. In a referendum, Icelanders rejected negotiations for membership of which organisation?
A. NATO
B. European Union
C. Schengen Area
D. Eurozone
Answer: B
Explanation: Icelanders rejected European Union membership negotiations in a referendum.
21. The state funeral of King Harald V was held in which city?
A. Stockholm
B. Copenhagen
C. Oslo
D. Helsinki
Answer: C
Explanation: The state funeral of King Harald V of Norway took place at the Oslo Cathedral in Oslo.
22. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s annual remuneration is set to rise by about 64% to approximately:
A. S$2.2 million
B. S$3.6 million
C. S$4.5 million
D. S$5 million
Answer: B
Explanation: Under a revised framework, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong’s annual salary will increase from S$2.2 million to S$3.
23. Former Census officials raised concerns over data quality due to the advance of the Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027 in how many poll-bound states?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Answer: C
Explanation: The decision to advance the Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027 in four poll-bound states, along with new questions, prompted concerns from former Census officials about data quality and possible links to NPR/NRC.
24. The US banned imports of Canadian motorcycles and dairy products effective from:
A. 15 September 2026
B. 29 September 2026
C. 1 October 2026
D. 15 October 2026
Answer: B
Explanation: The United States banned imports of Canadian motorcycles and dairy products starting 29 September 2026 in response to Canadian retaliatory tariffs.
25. Maharashtra FDA suspended licences of three food units belonging to which organisation after finding hygiene violations?
A. ISKCON (Juhu)
B. Akshaya Patra
C. Art of Living
D. Chinmaya Mission
Answer: A
Explanation: Maharashtra FDA suspended the licences of three ISKCON Juhu food units after raids revealed pest infestation, hygiene and storage violations.