Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10th September, 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 10 September 2026

Q1. Which defense public sector undertaking (DPSU) shipyard designed and constructed the Ocean Research Vessel ‘ORV Sagar Manthan’ (Yard 3041) launched in Kolkata?

(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai

(b) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi

(d) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam

(e) Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa

Answer: c

Solution:

India marked a significant milestone in self-reliance in oceanographic science and maritime technology with the launch of the state-of-the-art Ocean Research Vessel (Yard 3041), officially named ORV Sagar Manthan.
The vessel was launched at Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata.
It has been designed, engineered and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), a defence public sector undertaking.
The vessel has been built for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
ORV Sagar Manthan has been constructed under Vertical-4 (Deep Ocean Survey and Exploration) of the Government of India’s Deep Ocean Mission (DOM).
The vessel has been constructed at an approximate cost of ₹840 crore.
It is an all-weather, multidisciplinary ocean research platform designed to operate in extreme oceanic environments, including the Southern Ocean.
The vessel has a projected service life of 30 years.

Q2. The bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian-2026’ between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is hosted at which Air Force Station?

(a) Air Force Station Ambala

(b) Air Force Station Jodhpur

(d) Air Force Station Pune

(e) Air Force Station Gwalior

Answer: b

Solution:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) are conducting the bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian-2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
The exercise is being conducted from 9 to 22 September 2026 for a period of 14 days.
During the exercise, participating air warriors will undertake advanced operational missions and engage in extensive professional interactions.
The programme includes mission planning conferences, subject matter expert exchanges, and interactions on engineering and aerospace safety.
These activities aim to enhance operational synergy, tactical proficiency and mutual understanding between the two Air Forces.
Veer Guardian-2026 reflects the deepening strategic partnership between India and Japan and reinforces their longstanding friendship and strategic cooperation.
The first edition of Exercise Veer Guardian was held in 2023 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan.

Q3. Which constitutional body was nominated for the “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026” by the Prime Point Foundation and Sansad Ratna Awards Committee?

(a) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

(b) National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)

(d) National Commission for Women (NCW)

(e) National Commission for Minorities (NCM)

Answer: b

Solution:

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has been selected for the “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026” in recognition of its dedicated service and significant contribution to social justice.
Kishor Makwana, Chairman of the NCSC, conferred the honour on behalf of the Commission.
The Prime Point Foundation and the Sansad Ratna Awards Committee nominated the NCSC for the award.
The award will be presented during the 16th edition of the Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 in New Delhi.
The award ceremony is being organised by civil society.
The Jury of the Sansad Ratna Awards Committee decided to confer the award in recognition of the Commission’s dedicated service to the nation and the cause of social justice.

Q4. What is the official theme designated for the 7th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026?

(a) Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Tech

(b) Global Collaboration for Inclusive Finance

(d) Next Gen Digital Public Infrastructure

(e) Autonomous Banking and Blockchain Convergence

Answer: c

Solution:

The 7th edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 is being held in Mumbai from 8 to 11 September 2026.
GFF provides a global platform for dialogue, collaboration and innovation in financial technology.
Since its inception in 2020, GFF has grown into one of the world’s leading fintech gatherings.
The festival showcases India’s digital financial architecture and fintech capabilities while facilitating knowledge exchange with global innovators.
It strengthens engagement with developed economies, emerging markets and the Global South.
GFF 2026 focuses on shaping an AI-powered future through innovation and inclusive growth.
The theme of GFF 2026 is “Potential to Impact: Agentic AI | Tokenisation | Quantum: Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance.”
The theme is built around three foundational technologies—Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Quantum—that are transforming global finance towards autonomous, programmable and secure ecosystems.

Q5. What is the central theme for Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026?

(a) Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi

(b) Sahi Poshan Desh Roshan

(d) Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari

(e) Har Ghar Poshan Tyohar

Answer: d

Solution:

The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) was launched on 9 September 2026 at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi inaugurated the programme.
Rashtriya Poshan Maah is observed every September to spread awareness about the objectives of Mission POSHAN 2.0.
The 2026 edition places special emphasis on recognising the importance of Anganwadi Centres in nutrition, childcare and early childhood development.
Anganwadi Centres are described as the world’s largest childcare network, providing essential care and support to children, including those in remote communities.
The overarching theme of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 is “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari”.
The theme calls upon citizens to take shared ownership and responsibility for Anganwadi Centres.
The initiative seeks to place Anganwadi Centres at the centre of community-led action for nutrition, care and early childhood development.
It also aims to strengthen collective ownership and accountability for nutrition-related outcomes.

Q6. Which district in Mizoram has become the first and only district in the state to achieve ‘Surakshit’ status under NACO’s Mobilisation AIDS Suraksha (MAS) campaign?

(a) Aizawl

(b) Lunglei

(d) Champhai

(e) Serchhip

Answer: c

Solution:

Saitual district of Mizoram, bordering Manipur, has become the first and only district in Mizoram to attain ‘Surakshit’ status under the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)’s Mobilisation AIDS Suraksha (MAS) campaign.
The district achieved all three UNAIDS-linked 95-95-95 HIV treatment and prevention targets.
Under the 95-95-95 targets, 95% of people estimated to be living with HIV should know their HIV status, 95% of those diagnosed should receive antiretroviral therapy (ART), and 95% of those on treatment should achieve viral load suppression.
Under the MAS campaign, districts are classified into four categories based on their performance: Sangharshee, Saksham, Surakshit and Surakshit+.
Sangharshee: Districts yet to achieve any of the three 95-95-95 targets.
Saksham: Districts that have achieved two of the three targets.
Surakshit: Districts that have achieved all three 95-95-95 targets.
Surakshit+: Districts that achieve all three targets along with zero mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
The MAS campaign, launched in February, aims to break the chain of HIV transmission by achieving the 95-95-95 goals across the country.
District-level progress is reviewed regularly under the leadership of Deputy Commissioners.
According to the August report, Saitual achieved Surakshit status, becoming the first and only district in Mizoram to reach this milestone.

Q7. The 48th WorldSkills Competition, featuring India’s participation across 63 skill categories, is being hosted in which city from 22 to 27 September 2026?

(a) Lyon, France

(b) Shanghai, China

(d) Abu Dhabi, UAE

(e) Tokyo, Japan

Answer: b

Solution:

India will participate in the 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.
Team Skill India will compete in 63 out of 64 skills, with a contingent of nearly 70 competitors.
India will participate for the first time in 11 new skill categories, reflecting the growing diversity of its skilling ecosystem.
The 11 new categories are Dental Prosthetics, Digital Interactive Media Design, Intelligent Security Technology, Landscape Gardening, Optoelectronic Technology, Retail Sales, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Industrial Mechanics, Software Testing, Heavy Vehicle Technology and Aircraft Maintenance.
India’s participation demonstrates the expansion of its skilling ecosystem from traditional trades to advanced technologies, specialised services, creative industries and next-generation industrial capabilities.
The participation is being led under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is driving India’s WorldSkills preparation in collaboration with industry partners, training institutions and domain experts.

Q8. Which former Chief Justice of India (CJI) was conferred with the Kalinga Ratna Award 2026 by the Sarala Sahitya Sansad in Cuttack?

(a) Justice Ranjan Gogoi

(b) Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde

(d) Justice N. V. Ramana

(e) Justice U. U. Lalit

Answer: c

Solution:

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dipak Misra was conferred the Kalinga Ratna Award in September 2026.
The award was presented by Sarala Sahitya Sansad in Cuttack, Odisha.
The Kalinga Ratna Award comprises a silver idol of Goddess Saraswati and a citation.
On the same occasion, the Sansad also conferred the Sarala Samman on eminent litterateur Dr Ramachandra Behera.
Dr Ramachandra Behera was honoured for his notable contribution to Odia literature spanning over six decades.

Q9. Which global technology research organization developed and launched the open-access ‘AlphaGenome Atlas’ database for mapping single-letter mutations in human DNA in September 2026?

(a) OpenAI

(b) IBM Quantum & Research

(d) Meta AI Research (FAIR)

(e) Google DeepMind

Answer: e

Solution:

Google DeepMind launched the AlphaGenome Atlas on 8 September 2026 as an open-access database for human DNA analysis.
The resource contains 1 petabyte of precomputed AI predictions covering all 9 billion possible single-letter mutations in human DNA.
The AlphaGenome Atlas is designed to analyse the impact of single-letter mutations, also known as point mutations or single-nucleotide variants (SNVs).
The human genome contains about 3 billion base pairs.
The Atlas maps both coding DNA, which contains instructions for making proteins, and non-coding DNA.
Non-coding DNA accounts for about 98% of the human genome, according to the provided information.
The initiative is aimed at improving understanding of how genetic mutations affect human DNA and genomic function.

Q10. India secured 4th position among 82 competing nations at the Pickleball World Cup 2026 held in Da Nang, Vietnam. What was India’s total medal tally at the tournament?

(a) 25 medals

(b) 32 medals

(d) 48 medals

(e) 54 medals

Answer: c

Solution:

India finished fourth among 82 nations at the Pickleball World Cup 2026, held in Da Nang, Vietnam.
India won a total of 41 medals, comprising 7 gold, 17 silver and 17 bronze medals.
This marked a significant improvement from the previous edition, where India had finished 7th.
India participated with a delegation of 48 athletes at the World Cup.
Indian athletes competed across Kids, Juniors, Open, Seniors and Masters team events.
The performance highlights the rapid growth of pickleball in India at the international level.