Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15th September, 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 15 September 2026

Q1. Which team did India defeat in the final to win the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 title in Dubai?

(a) Pakistan

(b) Bangladesh

(d) Fast-track Qualifiers / UAE

(e) Thailand

Answer: b

Solution:

India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai.
With this victory, India secured a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title.
The win also helped India avenge their defeat to Sri Lanka in the 2024 final.
This was India’s sixth victory over Sri Lanka in an Asia Cup final across the ODI and T20 formats.
The record includes the 2004 edition, when India defeated Sri Lanka 5–0 in the two-team tournament.

Q2. Who among the following became the first Indian male recurve archer to win a gold medal at the Archery World Cup Final held in Saltillo, Mexico?

(a) Atanu Das

(b) Jayanta Talukdar

(d) Tarundeep Rai

(e) Pravin Jadhav

Answer: c

Solution:

Dhiraj Bommadevara, India’s World No. 10, became the first Indian male recurve archer to win gold at the Archery World Cup Final.
He defeated Japan’s Nakanishi Junya, ranked World No. 20, in a thrilling final at Saltillo, Mexico.
Dhiraj won the five-set final 6–5 after the match was tied 5–5.
In the decisive shoot-off, Dhiraj prevailed 10–9 to clinch the gold medal.
The 25-year-old Army archer had a dominant run through the quarterfinals and semifinals.
His victory ended a 16-year wait for an Indian male recurve archer to win a medal at the World Cup Final.
Jayanta Talukdar was the last Indian male recurve archer to win a World Cup Final medal, securing bronze at Edinburgh in 2010.
Dola Banerjee remains the only other Indian to win World Cup Final gold, having won the women’s individual title in 2007 in Dubai.

Q3. Who won the 2026 US Open Men’s Singles title by defeating Ben Shelton in the final?

(a) Jannik Sinner

(b) Carlos Alcaraz

(d) Daniil Medvedev

(e) Novak Djokovic

Answer: c

Solution:

Alexander Zverev won the 2026 US Open men’s singles title, defeating American Ben Shelton in the final.
Zverev won the four-set final 6–3, 7–6(2), 5–7, 6–2.
It was Zverev’s second Grand Slam title.
The victory also marked his second major title of 2026.

Q4. What was the All-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) year-on-year inflation rate recorded for August 2026?

(a) 8.52%

(b) 9.78%

(d) 10.15%

(e) 11.08%

Answer: c

Solution:

The All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation stood at 9.92% (YoY) in August 2026, compared with 9.78% in July 2026.
The All Commodities Index increased to 110.8 in August 2026 from 110.0 in July 2026.
Inflation in Primary Articles stood at 7.76% in August 2026, compared with 8.52% in July 2026. The index increased to 118.1 from 117.2.
Inflation in Fuel and Power increased to 22.93% in August 2026 from 20.05% in July 2026. The index rose to 108.3 from 105.4.
Inflation in Manufactured Products stood at 8.37% in August 2026, compared with 8.29% in July 2026. The index increased to 108.8 from 108.4.
Major contributors to WPI inflation in August 2026 included Mineral Oils (containing Petroleum Products), Food Articles, Manufacture of Food Products, Manufacture of Basic Metals, Non-Food Articles, and Manufacture of Chemicals and Chemical Products.
The WPI Food Index, which has a weight of 24.99%, recorded inflation of 7.05% in August 2026, compared with 6.65% in July 2026.
The Food Index comprises Food Articles under the Primary Articles group and Manufacture of Food Products under the Manufactured Products group.
The final WPI index for June 2026 was revised from 110.2 (provisional) to 110.3, resulting in a revision of WPI inflation from 9.87% to 9.97%.
The June 2026 final WPI estimate was compiled with a weighted response rate of 99.3%, while the August 2026 provisional estimate was compiled with a weighted response rate of 84.4%.

Q5. Hindi Diwas is observed annually on 14 September to commemorate the adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union by the Constituent Assembly In which year was Hindi Diwas officially celebrated for the first time across India on September 14?

(a) 1949

(b) 1950

(d) 1953

(e) 1975

Answer: d

Solution:

Hindi Diwas is observed annually on 14 September to commemorate the adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union by the Constituent Assembly on 14 September 1949.
Hindi Diwas 2026 is being observed on Monday, 14 September 2026.
When the Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, Article 343 provided the constitutional framework for the Official Language of the Union and stated that it shall be Hindi in the Devanagari script.
Hindi Diwas has been observed annually since 1953 to commemorate the 1949 decision and promote the use and development of Hindi.
Hindi Diwas also highlights the importance of Hindi as a language of communication, literature and creative expression, while recognising India’s rich linguistic diversity.
Article 343 of the Constitution deals with the Official Language of the Union and recognises Hindi in Devanagari script for this purpose.
Article 351 provides a directive for promoting the spread and development of Hindi and strengthening its role as a medium of expression for India’s composite culture.
Hindi is among the widely spoken languages in the world and is the first language of more than 52 crore people, according to the provided source.

Q6. Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court in September 2026?

(a) Justice B.R. Gavai

(b) Justice V. Kameswar Rao

(d) Justice Sanjay Karol

(e) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit

Answer: b

Solution:

Justice V. Kameswar Rao was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on 13 September 2026.
Bihar Governor Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) administered the oath of office to Justice Rao.
His appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium.
Justice Rao previously served as a Judge of the Delhi High Court.

Q7. What was the All-India year-on-year retail inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded for August 2026?

(a) 4.31%

(b) 4.82%

(d) 5.95%

(e) 6.13%

Answer: b

Solution:

The retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) with base year 2024=100, stood at 4.82% in August 2026.
The year-on-year CPI inflation for August 2026 was 4.82% (provisional) compared with August 2025.
Rural CPI inflation stood at 5.23%, while urban CPI inflation was 4.31% in August 2026.
The Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)-based food inflation stood at 5.95% (provisional) in August 2026.
Rural food inflation was 6.13%, while urban food inflation stood at 5.64%.
The CPI and CFPI figures for August 2026 are based on the new base year 2024=100

Q8. Which organization is organizing the ‘Combined Operational Review and Evaluation’ (CORE) programme in New Delhi in September, 2026?

(a) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

(b) HQ Integrated Defence Staff (IDS)

(d) Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)

(e) Military Operations Directorate

Answer: b

Solution:

The Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) is organising the Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) programme from 14 to 18 September 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
The five-day programme is being organised for senior officers of the Defence Forces.
Officers from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs, and Ministry of Home Affairs are also participating in the programme.
The CORE programme aims to provide senior leaders with exposure to contemporary national and regional security issues through interactions with distinguished subject-matter experts and renowned speakers.
The programme seeks to develop a deeper understanding of emerging security challenges and enable participants to make balanced and well-informed decisions in their future leadership roles.
Key themes include regional and global security challenges, technological transformation in warfare, strategic communication, and civil-military understanding.
The programme also emphasises enhanced civil-military understanding for addressing increasingly complex security issues.

Q9. Which country is hosting the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026, marking the first time the forum is held in South Asia?

(a) Sri Lanka

(b) Bangladesh

(d) Nepal

(e) Maldives

Answer: c

Solution:

India is hosting the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 from 15 to 18 September 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
This marks the first time the WCEF is being hosted in South Asia.
The forum was jointly inaugurated on 15 September 2026 by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel.
The forum is being organised under the theme “Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity.”

Q10. Which railway zone achieved 100% electrification of its broad gauge network following the completion of the Pattukkottai–Karaikkudi section?

(a) South Central Railway

(b) Southern Railway

(d) South Western Railway

(e) East Coast Railway

Answer: b
Solution:

Southern Railway achieved 100% electrification of its Broad Gauge network in September 2026.
The electrified network covers 5,068 route kilometres.
The milestone was achieved after the electrification of the final 71-km Pattukkottai–Karaikkudi section in Tamil Nadu.
With this achievement, the entire Broad Gauge network under Southern Railway has been brought under electric traction.