Current Affairs 21st September 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which day is observed worldwide on 21 September every year?
A) World Health Day
B) International Day of Peace
C) World Environment Day
D) International Yoga Day
Answer: B
Explanation: 21 September is the International Day of Peace, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly.
2. What significant religious observance falls on 21 September 2026 for Jewish communities?
A) Rosh Hashanah
B) Hanukkah
C) Yom Kippur
D) Passover
Answer: C
Explanation: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), the holiest day in Judaism, is observed on 21 September 2026.
3. Ukrainian forces launched a massive drone attack on which region of Russia around 20 September 2026?
A) St. Petersburg
B) Moscow Oblast
C) Crimea only
D) Belgorod
Answer: B
Explanation: Ukraine launched over 1,000–1,600 long-range drones targeting Moscow Oblast, damaging a refinery and causing casualties, described as one of the largest attacks on the Russian capital.
4. Who confirmed ordering the major drone and missile strike on Moscow in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians?
A) Vladimir Putin
B) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
C) Dmitry Medvedev
D) Sergei Lavrov
Answer: B
Explanation: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed he ordered the attack, which also involved FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles and ballistic missiles.
5. Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi is observed on 21 September, particularly in which Indian state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: It is observed in Kerala in remembrance of the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru.
6. Which country is acting as a mediator to resume ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the United States?
A) Turkey
B) Qatar
C) Oman
D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: B
Explanation: Qatar’s foreign ministry stated it is working to resume ceasefire talks between Iran and the US.
7. Iranian authorities sealed a French language centre affiliated with which embassy in Tehran?
A) German
B) British
C) French
D) Italian
Answer: C
Explanation: Authorities closed the centre under a judicial order, accusing it of “illegal activities,” prompting a strong response from Paris.
8. Tropical Depression Six strengthened into which named storm in the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season?
A) Tropical Storm Erin
B) Tropical Storm Fay
C) Hurricane Gaston
D) Tropical Storm Danielle
Answer: B
Explanation: It became Tropical Storm Fay, the sixth named storm of an unusually quiet season influenced by El Niño.
9. The Democratic Republic of the Congo launched vaccinations for frontline workers amid an outbreak of which disease?
A) COVID-19
B) Cholera
C) Ebola
D) Mpox
Answer: C
Explanation: Vaccinations began for frontline workers during the ongoing 2026 Ebola epidemic in the DRC.
10. In Germany’s recent state elections, which party made significant gains while Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party suffered heavy losses?
A) Social Democrats (SPD)
B) Greens
C) Alternative for Germany (AfD)
D) Free Democrats (FDP)
Answer: C
Explanation: The far-right AfD topped results in at least one state, marking one of the worst postwar results for Merz’s conservatives.
11. Which Indian External Affairs Minister was among those issued notices under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi?
A) S. Jaishankar
B) Piyush Goyal
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Amit Shah
Answer: A
Explanation: EAM S. Jaishankar, along with Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, L.K. Advani, and others, appeared in the list of voters flagged for discrepancies.
12. Who among the following former leaders was also listed for SIR notices in Delhi?
A) Manmohan Singh
B) L.K. Advani
C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D) Pranab Mukherjee
Answer: B
Explanation: Former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani and former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia were among the prominent names flagged.
13. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans to ban which items in schools?
A) Hijabs only
B) Burqas and niqabs
C) All religious symbols
D) Turbans
Answer: B
Explanation: Meloni plans to ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools and also cap the number of foreign students in classrooms.
14. US President Donald Trump said his planned triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery would also serve as a:
A) Museum
B) Military complex for drones and snipers
C) Shopping centre
D) Conference venue
Answer: B
Explanation: Trump stated the arch would house drones, snipers, and store ammunition as a military complex.
15. Which major event is being held in New York on 20–21 September 2026 as part of the Global Africa Business Initiative?
A) Africa Climate Summit
B) Unstoppable Africa 2026
C) AU-EU Summit
D) BRICS Africa Forum
Answer: B
Explanation: The fifth edition of Unstoppable Africa is taking place in New York alongside UNGA high-level week.
16. World Alzheimer’s Day is observed on which date?
A) 21 September
B) 1 October
C) 10 September
D) 15 September
Answer: A
Explanation: World Alzheimer’s Day is observed annually on 21 September to raise awareness about the disease.
17. Biometric Aadhaar authentication will become mandatory from 1 October 2026 for booking which subsidised commodity in India?
A) Petrol
B) Domestic LPG refills
C) Kerosene
D) Diesel
Answer: B
Explanation: The Petroleum Ministry announced that biometric Aadhaar authentication is required for subsidised domestic LPG refills from 1 October 2026.
18. India won medals in the men’s individual 10m air rifle event at the Asian Games 2026. Who won silver?
A) Rudrankksh Patil
B) Himanshu Dhillon
C) Chain Singh
D) Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar
Answer: B
Explanation: Himanshu Dhillon won silver and Rudrankksh Patil won bronze in the event.
19. French President Emmanuel Macron backed Canada’s bid to become the European Union’s first:
A) Full member
B) Associate member
C) Observer
D) Candidate country
Answer: B
Explanation: Macron supported Canada’s proposal for associate membership during talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
20. North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea around 20 September 2026. Toward which sea were they fired?
A) Yellow Sea
B) East Sea / Sea of Japan
C) South China Sea
D) Black Sea
Answer: B
Explanation: The missiles were fired toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan).
21. Putin’s United Russia party was leading early results in Russia’s parliamentary elections held amid the major drone attack. Approximately what percentage of the party-list vote did it secure in early counts?
A) Around 40%
B) Nearly 58%
C) Over 70%
D) About 30%
Answer: B
Explanation: With a significant portion of precincts counted, United Russia secured nearly 58% of the party-list vote.
22. Which country’s authorities detained Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan?
A) India
B) Bangladesh
C) Pakistan
D) Afghanistan
Answer: C
Explanation: Pakistani authorities detained Aleema Khan ahead of planned protests by her brother’s party.
23. The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly high-level week begins around which dates in 2026?
A) 10–14 September
B) 21–25 September
C) 1–5 October
D) 15–19 September
Answer: B
Explanation: High-level week of the 81st UNGA session runs from 21 to 25 September 2026 in New York.
24. Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth concluded a visit aimed at strengthening defence ties with which country?
A) United States
B) France
C) Russia
D) Japan
Answer: C
Explanation: He completed a three-day visit to Russia focused on deeper defence cooperation.
25. Delhi–Guangzhou direct air route resumed after nearly six years starting from which date?
A) 15 September 2026
B) 21 September 2026
C) 1 October 2026
D) 10 September 2026
Answer: B
Explanation: China Southern Airlines resumed the Delhi–Guangzhou flights from 21 September 2026.