Current Affairs 14th September 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in September 2026?
A) China
B) Russia
C) India
D) Brazil
Answer: C) India
Explanation: The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi, India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing it. The New Delhi Declaration was adopted.
2. What major warning did PM Narendra Modi issue at the BRICS Summit regarding technology and resources?
A) Overuse of AI
B) Weaponisation of technology and critical minerals
C) Climate change impacts
D) Trade barriers
Answer: B) Weaponisation of technology and critical minerals
Explanation: Modi cautioned that the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals could hinder shared progress and emphasised inclusive access and cooperation.
3. Who won the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 title?
A) Sri Lanka
B) India
C) Bangladesh
D) Pakistan
Answer: B) India
Explanation: India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai to claim a record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title.
4. Why did the Indian women’s cricket team refuse to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi?
A) Trophy quality issues
B) Team protest over umpiring
C) Scheduling conflict
D) Naqvi is the ACC chairperson from Pakistan
Answer: D) Naqvi is the ACC chairperson from Pakistan
Explanation: The team declined to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi (Asian Cricket Council chairperson from Pakistan), continuing a similar impasse from the previous year.
5. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be introduced by 2029 in how many NDA-ruled states?
A) 15
B) 18
C) 21
D) 25
Answer: C) 21
Explanation: Shah stated that governments in the 21 BJP/NDA-ruled states would introduce UCC before the 2029 parliamentary elections.
6. On which date is Hindi Diwas celebrated every year in India?
A) 26 January
B) 15 August
C) 14 September
D) 2 October
Answer: C) 14 September
Explanation: Hindi Diwas marks the Constituent Assembly’s adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union on 14 September 1949 (observed annually since 1953).
7. Which ferry sank in the Java Sea, Indonesia, around mid-September 2026, with many missing?
A) MV Matui
B) Virgo Transport 8
C) El Gaia
D) June Aster
Answer: B) Virgo Transport 8
Explanation: The Virgo Transport 8 ferry sank in the Java Sea; reports indicated 6 deaths, around 97 rescued, and about 140 missing.
8. Preliminary results of the 2026 Swedish general election showed which bloc with a narrow lead of 175 seats?
A) Red-Greens and Centre Party (centre-left)
B) Tidö parties (right-wing)
C) Sweden Democrats alone
D) Moderates alone
Answer: A) Red-Greens and Centre Party (centre-left)
Explanation: Early projections gave the opposition centre-left (led by Magdalena Andersson’s Social Democrats, with allies) 175 seats versus 174 for the governing Tidö parties under Ulf Kristersson.
9. Talks scheduled in Oman between Iran and Gulf countries on the Strait of Hormuz were:
A) Successfully concluded with a deal
B) Moved to Saudi Arabia
C) Cancelled permanently
D) Postponed
Answer: D) Postponed
Explanation: The meeting planned for 14 September 2026 was postponed “in the interests of consensus,” following related regional incidents including attacks on vessels.
10. Who won the men’s singles title at the 2026 US Open?
A) Ben Shelton
B) Alexander Zverev
C) Carlos Alcaraz
D) Novak Djokovic
Answer: B) Alexander Zverev
Explanation: Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in the final (6–3, 7–6(7–2), 5–7, 6–2) to win his first US Open and second major title.
11. Who won the women’s singles title at the 2026 US Open?
A) Aryna Sabalenka
B) Elena Rybakina
C) Iga ΕwiΔ tek
D) Coco Gauff
Answer: B) Elena Rybakina
Explanation: Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6–4, 5–7, 6–2 and rose to world No. 1.
12. Approximately how many people were affected by floods in Bihar as of mid-September 2026 reports?
A) 10 lakh
B) 25 lakh
C) Over 48 lakh
D) 75 lakh
Answer: C) Over 48 lakh
Explanation: Officials reported over 48 lakh people affected, though water levels in most rivers had started receding.
13. An Indian seafarer went missing after an attack on which vessel off the coast of Oman?
A) Virgo Transport 8
B) MT El Gaia (Panama-flagged tanker)
C) MV Matui
D) An Iranian cargo ship
Answer: B) MT El Gaia (Panama-flagged tanker)
Explanation: India condemned the attack; 13 other Indian crew members were rescued while one remained missing.
14. The first parliamentary elections since its establishment in 2018 were held in which region on 14 September 2026?
A) Bangsamoro (Philippines)
B) Catalonia
C) Scotland
D) Quebec
Answer: A) Bangsamoro (Philippines)
Explanation: Bangsamoro held its first parliamentary elections since the autonomous region was established in 2018.
15. What key theme did the BRICS New Delhi Declaration emphasise regarding conflicts in West Asia?
A) Military intervention
B) Maximum restraint
C) Economic sanctions
D) Direct negotiations only
Answer: B) Maximum restraint
Explanation: The declaration called for maximum restraint, protection of civilians, respect for sovereignty, and safe global trade routes, while seeking ceasefires in several conflicts.
16. India won its third consecutive title in which junior sports event around this period?
A) Junior Asia Cup Hockey (Men’s)
B) Junior World Cup Football
C) Asian Junior Athletics
D) Youth Olympics Basketball
Answer: A) Junior Asia Cup Hockey (Men’s)
Explanation: India beat China 1–0 to clinch a third straight Men’s Junior Asia Cup title and qualify for the Hockey World Cup.
17. UN Secretary-General António Guterres supported which major reform call by PM Modi?
A) WTO reforms
B) BRICS expansion
C) Climate fund expansion
D) UN Security Council reforms
Answer: D) UN Security Council reforms
Explanation: Guterres backed India’s call for UNSC reforms, noting that current economic, demographic, and geopolitical realities differ from those of 1945.
18. Which Indian leader held bilateral meetings focusing on defence and security on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit?
A) Amit Shah
B) S. Jaishankar
C) Narendra Modi
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer: C) Narendra Modi
Explanation: PM Modi held bilaterals with leaders from Asia and Africa emphasising defence, security, trade, technology, and strategic partnerships.
19. The sinking of the MV Matui ferry occurred off the coast of which country?
A) Indonesia
B) Vanuatu
C) Philippines
D) Oman
Answer: B) Vanuatu
Explanation: The MV Matui sank off Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, in rough seas, with at least one death and over 30 missing.
20. Which Article of the Indian Constitution declares Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?
A) Article 343
B) Article 370
C) Article 19
D) Article 51
Answer: A) Article 343
Explanation: Article 343(1) states that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in the Devanagari script (Part XVII of the Constitution).
21. Who was the captain of the Indian women’s team that won the 2026 Asia Cup?
A) Smriti Mandhana
B) Harmanpreet Kaur
C) Shafali Verma
D) Deepti Sharma
Answer: B) Harmanpreet Kaur
Explanation: Harmanpreet Kaur led India to the record eighth title with a dominant performance against Sri Lanka.
22. In the Swedish election, which far-right party saw a decline in support compared to previous elections?
A) Moderates
B) Sweden Democrats
C) Christian Democrats
D) Liberals
Answer: B) Sweden Democrats
Explanation: The Sweden Democrats experienced a drop (around 17–18% range in early counts) after earlier gains, finishing behind the Moderates in some projections.
23. What initiative related to traditional medicine was welcomed in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration context?
A) Recognition of traditional medicine
B) Ban on alternative medicines
C) Exclusive modern medicine focus
D) Vaccine-only approach
Answer: A) Recognition of traditional medicine
Explanation: India’s Ayush Minister welcomed the recognition of traditional medicine in the New Delhi Declaration.
24. India planned to host which international forum in Gandhinagar starting mid-September 2026?
A) World Economic Forum
B) Climate COP
C) G20 Energy Summit
D) World Circular Economy Forum 2026
Answer: D) World Circular Economy Forum 2026
Explanation: India was set to host the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar from 15–18 September.
25. Which key message did BRICS convey regarding terrorism in the New Delhi Declaration?
A) Selective action
B) Dialogue-only approach
C) Zero tolerance towards terrorism
D) Regional handling only
Answer: C) Zero tolerance towards terrorism
Explanation: The declaration reaffirmed a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and those responsible, including condemnation of past attacks such as the 2025 Pahalgam incident.