Daily Current Affairs Quiz 28th September, 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 28 September 2026

Q1. The Indian Air Force (IAF) commenced the operational phase of the multilateral air exercise “Tarang Shakti 2026” at Air Force Station Jodhpur under the theme “Power in Partnership”. Which seven Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) are participating in this exercise?

(a) Australia, USA, UAE, France, Germany, Japan, and Bangladesh

(b) Australia, USA, UAE, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh

(d) Australia, USA, Saudi Arabia, France, Italy, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh

(e) Australia, Canada, UAE, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, and Maldives

Answer: b

Solution:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) commenced the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
The multilateral air exercise is being conducted from 26 September to 12 October 2026.
The theme of the exercise is “Power in Partnership”, highlighting cooperation, expertise sharing and interoperability among partner air forces.
Seven Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) are participating: Australia, the USA, UAE, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Foreign aircraft include F-35 Lightning II, Rafale, F-16, A400M, MRTT, C-130, C-130J and KC-30A.
The exercise builds on the successful inaugural edition held in 2024.
It focuses on advanced joint training, operational experience sharing, interoperability, aerospace safety and mutual understanding of operational procedures.
Participating forces will operate alongside the IAF using frontline combat platforms and support elements, while several other FFCs will participate as observers.

Q2. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah flagged off India’s first dual-fuel LNG-powered train on September 27, 2026. From which railway station was this historic train inaugurated?

(a) Vadodara Junction, Gujarat

(b) Sabarmati Railway Station, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

(d) Rajkot Junction, Gujarat

(e) Gandhinagar Capital Station, Gujarat

Answer: b

Solution:

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah flagged off India’s first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Station, Gujarat, on 27 September 2026.
The train uses a dual-fuel system powered by Diesel and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
The initiative is aimed at promoting cleaner rail transport and supporting India’s net-zero carbon goals.
Indian Railways is using an LNG-based fuel system in Driving Power Cars (DPCs) for the first time.
The dual-fuel technology allows the same engine to operate on both LNG and diesel, depending on fuel availability.

Q3. The inaugural Cool Leaders Award was announced at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 in Singapore by the UNEP Cool Coalition. Who among the following was recognized as an individual awardee?

(a) Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA

(b) Dong Mingzhu, Chairwoman of Gree Electric Appliances

(d) Sunita Narain, Director General of CSE

(e) Maria Neira, Director at WHO

Answer: b

Solution:

The inaugural Cool Leaders Award was announced at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 in Singapore.
The award is a global recognition initiative launched by the UNEP Cool Coalition.
It recognises outstanding leadership in advancing sustainable cooling and protecting people from extreme heat.
Singapore was recognised for leadership in passive cooling and heat resilience.
The United Arab Emirates was recognised for leadership in district cooling and advancing cooling in global climate and development policy.
Dong Mingzhu, Chairwoman of Gree Electric Appliances, was recognised for developing ultra-efficient, low-carbon cooling technologies, including the Zero Carbon Source air-conditioning system.

UNEP Cool Coalition

The UNEP Cool Coalition is a global platform promoting system-level change in sustainable cooling.
It was launched in 2019 as a flagship initiative of the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit.
It brings together 250+ actors, including governments, businesses, cities and financial institutions.
Its work supports climate-friendly cooling solutions aligned with the Paris Agreement, Kigali Amendment and 2030 Agenda.

Q4. During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York, India co-hosted the launch of “OneSCD”, a global partnership designed to transform Sickle Cell care. Which country hosted this initiative?

(a) Federal Republic of Nigeria

(b) Republic of Ghana

(d) Federal Republic of Brazil

(e) Republic of South Africa

Answer: a

Solution:

India co-hosted the launch of OneSCD in September 2026 on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York.
OneSCD is a global partnership aimed at advancing equity and transforming Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) care.
It serves as a multilateral coordination mechanism to strengthen country-led SCD programmes and scale proven approaches to care.
The initiative was hosted by the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
It was co-organised with UNICEF, WHO, Africa CDC, World Coalition on Sickle Cell Disease and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The partnership brings together governments, UN agencies, health experts, civil society and people with lived experience.
Its focus is on improving access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and continuing care for people affected by Sickle Cell Disease.

Q5. World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27. What is the official theme for World Tourism Day 2026, and which individual originally proposed observing this date in 1971?

(a) Tourism and Green Investments; Taleb Rifai

(b) Tourism and Inclusive Growth; Robert Lonati

(d) Rethinking Tourism; Ignatius Amaduwa Atigbi

(e) Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism; Ignatius Amaduwa Atigbi

Answer: e

Solution:

World Tourism Day is observed annually on 27 September.
The official theme for 2026 is “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.”
The theme focuses on the role of digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating more accessible, sustainable and globally connected tourism experiences.
World Tourism Day has been observed since 1980.
The date commemorates the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes on 27 September 1970, which marked an important milestone in international tourism cooperation.
The first World Tourism Day was celebrated in 1980.
Ignatius Amaduwa Atigbi, a Nigerian national, proposed observing 27 September annually during a 1971 meeting of the International Union of Official Travel Organisations in Ankara, Türkiye.
His contribution was formally recognised in 2009.
The UNWTO General Assembly decided in 1997 that a host country would be designated each year for the celebrations.
In 2003, the Assembly established a geographical rotation system for future host countries covering Europe, South Asia, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East.