Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11th September, 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 11 September 2026

Q1. Indian Naval Ship INS Mysore arrived at the port of Lumut in September 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’. Which of the following foreign naval forces is the primary co-participant in this joint exercise?

(a) Royal Thai Navy

(b) Royal Malaysian Navy

(d) Republic of Singapore Navy

(e) Vietnam People’s Navy

Answer: b

Solution:

INS Mysore arrived at Lumut, Malaysia, on 9 September 2026 as part of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment.
The ship is participating in the 4th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’ between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy.
INS Mysore and its crew were welcomed by personnel of the Royal Malaysian Navy and officials from the High Commission of India in Malaysia.
The exercise includes professional engagements both in harbour and at sea.
Key activities include cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting engagements.
These activities provide opportunities for personnel of both navies to exchange professional experiences and enhance interoperability.
The exercise also aims to foster greater mutual understanding and cooperation between the two navies.

Q2. In September 2026, Governor Mangubhai C. Patel administered the oath of office at the Sandipani Auditorium in Lok Bhavan, Bhopal, swearing in which eminent jurist as the 30th Chief Justice of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh?

(a) Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla

(b) Justice Alpesh Yeshwant Kogje

(d) Justice Sheel Nagu

(e) Justice Ravi Malimath

Answer: b

Solution:

Justice Alpesh Yeshwant Kogje was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on 10 September 2026.
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel administered the oath of office to Justice Kogje.
Justice Kogje became the 30th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Sandipani Auditorium, Lok Bhavan, Bhopal.

Q3. The feature film ‘Numahangma’, which was officially selected for the 2nd Nepal Indigenous Film Festival (NIFF) 2026 in the United Kingdom, originates from which Indian state?

(a) Sikkim

(b) Assam

(d) Manipur

(e) Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: a

Solution:

Sikkim-made feature film ‘Numahangma’, directed by filmmaker Niyara Subba and produced by H.M. Subba, has been selected for the 2nd Nepal Indigenous Film Festival (NIFF) 2026.
The festival is scheduled to be held in London, United Kingdom, on 27 September 2026.
The selection marks international recognition for Sikkim’s indigenous cinema and filmmaking.

Q4. The Global Dryland Congress 2026 convened policy, scientific, and farming leaders under a theme emphasizing international collaboration among developing nations. What is the official theme of the Congress?

(a) Sustainable Land Management and Water Conservation

(b) Resilient Drylands: Mitigating Global Climate Risks

(d) Food Security and Innovation for Arid Ecosystems

(e) Fostering Agricultural Biotechnology in Drylands

Answer: c

Solution:

The Global Dryland Congress 2026 is being held in New Delhi from 10 to 12 September 2026.
The three-day Congress brings together the scientific, policy and farming communities working on drylands.
The theme of the Congress is “Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South–South Cooperation.”
It is jointly organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).
The Congress is being held at the National Agricultural Science Complex, New Delhi.
The event also marks 50 years of the ICAR–ICRISAT partnership.
Drylands cover about 45% of the world’s land surface and are home to more than 2 billion people.
Dryland communities, particularly smallholder farmers, face challenges including climate variability, land degradation, water scarcity and changing markets

Q5. The 2026 global observance of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack addresses the severe risks faced by students and educators in conflict zones. What is the official theme designated for the 2026 observance?

(a) Protecting Schools as Safe Havens for Sustainable Growth

(b) Investing in Teachers, Safeguarding Future Generations

(d) Ensuring Uninterrupted Learning in Crisis and Emergency Settings

(e) Human Mobility, Youth Empowerment, and Inclusive Peace

Answer: c

Solution:

The International Day to Protect Education from Attack was observed on 9 September 2026.
The global theme for 2026 is “Can Education Survive Attack? The Resilience of Human Communities.”
The day was established by a unanimous decision of the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness about the plight of millions of children living in conflict-affected countries.
The resolution establishing the day was presented by Qatar and co-sponsored by 62 countries.
On 28 May 2020, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 74/275, designating 9 September as the International Day to Protect Education from Attack.
UNESCO and UNICEF are the designated co-facilitators of the annual observance.
The observance highlights the urgent need to safeguard education during conflicts and support students, teachers and education communities in conflict zones.

Q6. In September 2026, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors passed a landmark resolution reporting Iran to the UN Security Council for non-compliance with nuclear safeguards for the first time in two decades. Which group of countries formally submitted this draft resolution before the IAEA Board?

(a) India, Japan, Australia, and the USA

(b) USA, United Kingdom, France, and Germany

(d) Brazil, Russia, India, and China

(e) Canada, Italy, South Korea, and Japan

Answer: b

Solution:

In September 2026, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reportedly referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council for the first time in 20 years.
The IAEA is the world’s leading intergovernmental organisation for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field.
The genesis of the IAEA was US President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s “Atoms for Peace” address to the UN General Assembly in 1953.
The IAEA Statute was approved in 1956 and came into force in 1957.
The IAEA is an autonomous organisation within the UN system and reports to both the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council.
Its primary goal is to ensure that nuclear energy is not diverted for weapons purposes and to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technology.
The IAEA is widely known as the “Atoms for Peace and Development” organisation.
The agency currently has 180 Member States and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
It has regional and liaison offices in Toronto, Tokyo, New York and Geneva.

Governance Structure

General Conference: Comprises all Member States; meets annually to approve the budget and establish broad policy directions.
Board of Governors: Consists of 35 members and generally meets about five times a year; it approves safeguards agreements, performs statutory functions and appoints the Director General.
Secretariat: Led by the Director General and responsible for the IAEA’s day-to-day operations

Q7. The TRISHNA satellite mission, scheduled for launch in 2027 aboard ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), represents a major international space collaboration. Which foreign space agency is partnering with ISRO on this project?

(a) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

(b) European Space Agency (ESA)

(d) Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)

(e) German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Answer: d

Solution:

The PSLV is scheduled to launch the Indo-French TRISHNA mission in 2027.
TRISHNA stands for Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment.
The mission is a collaborative endeavour between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and France’s space agency, Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES).
The mission is designed to provide high spatial and high temporal resolution monitoring of Earth’s surface temperature and emissivity.
It will also monitor biophysical and radiation variables.
The mission aims to support surface energy budgeting at regional to global scales.

Q8. At the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony held in Mumbai in September 2026, which actor was presented with the prestigious Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis?

(a) Vidya Balan

(b) Rani Mukerji

(d) Kajol

(e) Tabu

Answer: b

Solution:

Rani Mukerji received the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony.
The ceremony was held on 9 September 2026 at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the award to Rani Mukerji.
The event was organised by the Government of Maharashtra as part of the state film awards ceremony.
The Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award is a state honour associated with the Maharashtra State Film Awards.
The award is named after Raj Kapoor, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, and recognises contributions to films and the film industry.
The Maharashtra State Film Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Maharashtra.

Q9. East Zone secured the prestigious Duleep Trophy title after a gap of 13 years by virtue of taking a massive first-innings lead against which opposition team in the final held at Chennai in September 2026?

(a) West Zone

(b) South Zone

(d) Central Zone

(e) North-East

Answer: b

Solution:

East Zone won the Duleep Trophy after a gap of 13 years, ending their long wait for the title.
East Zone defeated South Zone in the final held in Chennai on 10 September 2026.
The match ended in a draw, but East Zone secured the trophy on the basis of a massive first-innings lead.
East Zone scored 388/7 declared in their second innings, extending their overall lead to 760 runs.
The victory ended East Zone’s dominance over the last 12 sessions and marked their return to Duleep Trophy glory after 13 years.

Q10. Which Indian space technology company created history by becoming the first Indian startup to receive a United States patent for Satellite Imaging technology?

(a) Skyroot Aerospace

(b) Pixxel

(d) Agnikul Cosmos

(e) Dhruva Space

Answer: c

Solution:

GalaxEye, an Indian space-tech company focused on next-generation Earth Observation (EO), has received a US patent for the core technology behind its OptoSAR imaging capabilities.
With this grant, GalaxEye became the first Indian startup to receive a US patent for satellite imaging technology, according to the provided source.
The patent covers the architecture and system that align and synchronise optical and microwave sensors for simultaneous, spatially and temporally matched data acquisition.
The same core technology has already been granted a patent in India.
GalaxEye plans to scale towards a 30-satellite constellation over the next five years.
The planned satellite network is expected to serve defence, government and commercial applications, including national security, agriculture, infrastructure, insurance, maritime intelligence and disaster management.
OptoSAR combines Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical imaging, enabling reliable all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation.
Somanath S. Panicker, former Chairman of ISRO, described the US patent as a significant technical innovation with strong commercial potential for applications requiring richer and more actionable intelligence.