Daily Current Affairs Quiz 22nd September, 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 22 September 2026

Q1. Where was the Global Conservation Conference of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) inaugurated by Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav on September 21, 2026?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Jaipur

(d) Dehradun

(e) Hyderabad

Answer: b

Solution:

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the Global Conservation Conference of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) on 21 September 2026 in Jaipur.
WWF is an international non-governmental organisation founded in 1961.
It works in areas including wildlife conservation, habitat protection, climate action and sustainable use of natural resources.

Q2. During the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week held in September 2026, Union Minister of State Smt. Anupriya Patel launched several patient safety initiatives. Which of the following digital platforms/documents was launched during this event?

(a) 7th Edition of National Formulary of India (NFI) & NFI Online

(b) ADR-PvPI 2.0 Mobile App for iOS users

(d) Both (a) and (b)

(e) All of the above

Answer: e

Solution:

Union MoS for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers Anupriya Patel launched the 7th Edition of the National Formulary of India (NFI).
She also launched a Guidance Document for Hospitals in India on safety monitoring and reporting of medical device-related adverse events.
The ADR-PvPI 2.0 Mobile App for iOS users was also launched.
The launches took place during the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week programme organised by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) in New Delhi.
The 7th NFI has also been made available digitally through NFI Online.
National Pharmacovigilance Week: 17–23 September 2026.
Theme: “Promoting Rational Use of Medicines through Pharmacovigilance: A Step Towards Safer Healthcare.”

Q3. India and New Zealand formally ratified their historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on September 21, 2026. “When does the newly ratified India and New Zealand Free Trade Agreement come into force?

(a) 1 August, 2026

(b) 1 January, 2028

(d) 1 April, 2027

(e) 1 October, 2026

Answer: c

Solution:

India and New Zealand formally ratified their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 21 September 2026.
The agreement will come into force on 20 October 2026.
The FTA was signed on 27 April 2026.
New Zealand will remove tariffs on all goods imported from India, while India will remove or reduce tariffs on 95% of current imports from New Zealand.
The agreement provides duty-free access for 100% of Indian exports to New Zealand.
It is expected to create opportunities for Indian exports in textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and processed food.
New Zealand will gain enhanced access to the Indian market for wood, wool, sheep meat and raw leather hides.
The agreement also covers services, investment, professional mobility, student and youth mobility, and facilitates US$20 billion of investment into India.
Both countries aim to double bilateral trade in goods and services to nearly ₹35,000 crore over the next 4–5 years.

Q4. Which non-English Indian film won the prestigious Platform Prize 2026 at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), gaining a direct pathway for Academy Award consideration?

(a) All We Imagine as Light

(b) Angh

(d) Kottukkaali

(e) Boong

Answer: b

Solution:

Angh, directed by Naga filmmaker Theja Rio, won the Platform Prize 2026 at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
It became the first film from the region to win the award, according to the provided source.
Angh was one of 12 films selected for TIFF’s Platform programme, its only competitive section.
From the 2026 prize onward, winning the TIFF Platform Prize gives a non-English-language film a direct pathway to eligibility for consideration for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
The jury was headed by Pablo Trapero.

Q5. What was the core theme of the 5th edition of SEMICON India (SEMICON India 2026) held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi?

(a) Semiconductors for All: Global Value Chains

(b) Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem

(d) Atmanirbhar Bharat in Semiconductor Manufacturing

(e) Digital India & Dynamic Silicon Supply Chains

Answer: b

Solution:

The 5th edition of SEMICON India 2026 concluded at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on 19 September 2026.
The three-day conference was held from 17–19 September 2026.
Theme: “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.”
The event featured 600+ exhibitors, including around 300 international participants.
Representatives from 52 countries and more than 150 speakers participated.
Six Country Pavilions represented Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and Sweden.
The conference also featured 12 State Pavilions, showcasing different segments of the semiconductor value chain.

Q6. Who has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Super League (ISL) under its new club-led governance structure in September 2026?

(a) Kalyan Chaubey

(b) Shaji Prabhakaran

(d) Parth Jindal

(e) Bhaichung Bhutia

Answer: c

Solution:

The Indian Super League (ISL) appointed Karan Yadav as its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 21 September 2026.
The appointment comes under a new club-led structure.
Yadav previously served as Chief Commercial Officer at JSW Sports from April 2023 to September 2026.

Q7. What does the acronym AASHVAST stand for in the context of the Indian Army deploying specialized testing labs to conduct cybersecurity screening on drones and CCTVs?

(a) Automated Assessment of System Hardware for Vulnerability and Security Threats

(b) Assessment and Analysis of Electronic Systems Hardware for Vulnerabilities and Security Threats

(d) Assessment and Analysis of Software Hardware Vulnerability in Systems Technologies

(e) Army Architecture for System Hardware Validation and Security Threats

Answer: b

Solution:

The Indian Army plans to deploy six AASHVAST labs nationwide for mandatory cybersecurity screening of drones and CCTV systems.
AASHVAST stands for Assessment and Analysis of Electronic Systems Hardware for Vulnerabilities and Security Threats.
It is a specialised testing and validation system designed to identify security vulnerabilities in military electronics.
Its objective is to ensure critical military systems operate as intended and are free from unauthorised components or malicious code.
The system was developed by a private firm for the Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (DG EME).

Q8. What is the official theme for the International Day of Peace 2026?

(a) End Racism. Build Peace.

(b) Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals

(d) Climate Action for Peace: Shaping Our Common Future

(e) Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World

Answer: c

Solution:

The International Day of Peace is observed annually on 21 September.
2026 Theme: “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.”
The theme honours the “everyday architects of peace” who promote local action, stability and lasting peace.
The International Day of Peace was established by the UN General Assembly in 1981.
In 2001, the General Assembly unanimously designated the day as a period of non-violence and ceasefire.

Q9. Indian goalkeeper Savita Punia became the most capped Indian women’s hockey player by reaching 321 international appearances at the 2026 Asian Games. Whose record did she surpass?

(a) Rani Rampal

(b) Vandana Katariya

(d) Gurjit Kaur

(e) Sushila Chanu

Answer: b

Solution:

Indian goalkeeper Savita Punia became the most capped Indian women’s hockey player, reaching 321 international appearances.
She surpassed the previous record of 320 matches held by Vandana Katariya.
The record was achieved during India’s Pool B match against Indonesia at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan.
Hockey India honoured Savita with a ₹10 lakh reward.
Savita made her senior international debut in 2009 and has represented India at three Olympic Games and two Asian Games.
She equalled Vandana Katariya’s 320-cap record on 20 September 2026 during India’s 19–0 victory over Uzbekistan.

Q10. Who became India’s first-ever Asian Games medalist in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) by securing a bronze medal in the women’s traditional -60kg event at the Aichi-Nagoya Games?

(a) Suchika Tariyal

(b) Puja Tomar

(d) Sanjana Dutt

(e) Manjit Kolekar

Answer: a

Solution:

Suchika Tariyal created history by becoming India’s first Asian Games medallist in mixed martial arts (MMA).
She won the bronze medal in the women’s Traditional MMA 60 kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
Tariyal defeated Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2–0 in the quarterfinal to enter the semifinals.
Her campaign ended in the semifinals after a narrow defeat to Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo in an overtime bout.
Her bronze medal marked India’s first medal in MMA at the Asian Games.