Daily Current Affairs Quiz 19th September, 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 19 September 2026

Q1. Where was the 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities held in September 2026?

(a) Tashkent, Uzbekistan

(b) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

(d) Astana, Kazakhstan

(e) New Delhi, India

Answer: c

Solution:

The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held on 17 September 2026.
The meeting took place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Ministers reviewed ongoing economic and trade cooperation among SCO Member States.
They exchanged views on measures to further deepen trade and economic cooperation within the SCO framework.
The ministers decided that the next Ministerial Meeting will be held in 2027 in Uzbekistan.

Q2. Who among the following athletes were named as India’s flag-bearers for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan?

(a) Neeraj Chopra and P. V. Sindhu

(b) Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor

(d) Sarabjot Singh and Vinesh Phogat

(e) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Answer: b

Solution:

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and defending shot put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor have been named India’s flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2026.
The opening ceremony is scheduled to be held on 19 September 2026.
The ceremony will take place in Nagoya, Japan.
Manu Bhaker represents India in shooting, while Tajinderpal Singh Toor is a leading Indian shot-put athlete.
Toor is the defending Asian Games shot put champion

Q3. Which organization successfully developed and implemented the indigenous Gallium Nitride Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (GaN MMIC) technology in India?

(a) ISRO

(b) DRDO

(d) BEL

(e) HAL

Answer: b

Solution:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated and implemented indigenous Gallium Nitride Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (GaN MMIC) technology.
GaN MMIC is an integrated chip that combines components such as transistors, resistors and capacitors on a single material to process high-frequency microwave signals.
The technology is designed for applications up to the X-band frequency range.
According to the provided information, DRDO developed the GaN MMIC technology in 2024, placing India among an elite group of seven countries possessing this capability.
The other countries listed are the USA, Russia, France, Germany, South Korea and China.
Gallium Nitride (GaN) has exceptional thermal and electrical properties, making it important for advanced defence systems.
It has applications in sensors, radars, satellites and missiles.
A single indigenous GaN chip measuring 3.5 × 3 mm can deliver up to 30 watts of power and operate at speeds stated to be 300 times faster than silicon.
Key advantages of GaN technology include higher power output, better energy efficiency, faster signal processing, reduced size and weight, improved thermal performance and greater reliability in harsh environments.

Q4. Shri Hansraj Singh Verma (YOA: 2008) was appointed in September 2026 as the next Ambassador of India to which Caribbean country?

(a) Jamaica

(b) Republic of Cuba

(d) Bahamas

(e) Trinidad and Tobago

Answer: b

Solution:

In September 2026, Shri Hansraj Singh Verma (YOA: 2008) was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Cuba.
He is presently serving as the Consul General at the Consulate General of India in São Paulo, Brazil.

Cuba – Key Facts

Location: Cuba is the largest island country in the north-western Caribbean.
It is situated at the confluence of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
Maritime borders: Cuba shares maritime boundaries with the United States, Haiti, Honduras, The Bahamas, Jamaica and Mexico.
Surrounding water bodies: Atlantic Ocean, Cayman Trench, Gulf of Mexico, Straits of Florida and Caribbean Sea.
Capital: Havana.

Q5. Which Marathi-language film was selected by the Film Federation of India (FFI) as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards?

(a) Court

(b) Sairat

(d) Harishchandrachi Factory

(e) Gondhal

Answer: e

Solution:

The Film Federation of India (FFI) has selected the Marathi-language film Gondhal as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
The announcement was made on 18 September 2026.
The film was selected from a list of 33 films considered for India’s official entry.
Gondhal is a Marathi-language film.

Q6. International Equal Pay Day is observed on September 18 every year to promote equal pay for work of equal value. In which year was the first United Nations-recognized edition of International Equal Pay Day celebrated?

(a) 2015

(b) 2018

(d) 2020

(e) 2022

Answer: d

Solution:

International Equal Pay Day is observed annually on 18 September to promote efforts towards achieving equal pay for work of equal value.
The observance supports the United Nations’ commitment to human rights and the elimination of discrimination, including discrimination against women and girls.
The United Nations-recognized International Equal Pay Day was first observed on 18 September 2020.
On 15 November 2019, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution officially proclaiming 18 September as International Equal Pay Day.
The resolution was led by the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) and supported by numerous UN Member States.

Q7. What is India’s revised real GDP growth forecast for FY27 according to the latest economic review released by Moody’s Ratings in September 2026?

(a) 6.2%

(b) 6.5%

(d) 7.0%

(e) 7.4%

Answer: d

Solution:

Moody’s has raised India’s FY27 real GDP growth forecast to 7%, up from its earlier estimate of 6%.
The revision was made in September 2026, reflecting the resilience of the Indian economy amid the Middle East conflict and elevated energy prices.
Key growth drivers include strong domestic consumption, investment, manufacturing and services.
However, higher crude oil prices, inflation, US tariff risks and food-price pressures remain key concerns.
The revised forecast highlights the continued strength of India’s domestic economic activity despite external challenges.

Q8. According to the Business Climate Survey 2026 released by Team Sweden (including the Swedish Chamber of Commerce India), which country ranked 1st globally in business climate favorability among Swedish enterprises?

(a) Vietnam

(b) India

(d) Mexico

(e) Indonesia

Answer: b

Solution:

India has been ranked first in business climate among 40+ global markets in the Business Climate Survey 2026.
The survey was conducted by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India.
The ranking highlights India’s favourable business environment compared with other surveyed global markets.

Q9. Whose long-standing record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter did Abhishek Sharma surpass by his record-breaking 30-ball T20I century against Afghanistan in September 2026?

(a) KL Rahul

(b) Virat Kohli

(d) Suresh Raina

(e) Yuvraj Singh

Answer: c

Solution:

Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20 International century by an Indian batter, reaching the milestone in just 30 balls.
He achieved the feat against Afghanistan in the third and final T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on 17 September 2026.
The left-handed opener scored his century with 10 sixes and 9 fours.
He broke the previous Indian record held by Rohit Sharma, who had scored a T20I century in 31 balls against Sri Lanka in December 2017.
Abhishek Sharma’s century was also the fastest T20I century against a Test-playing nation.
He completed his century with a single in the ninth over of India’s innings.

Q10. Who has been appointed as the new Deputy Chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) until November 2027?

(a) Greg Barclay

(b) Tavengwa Mukuhlani

(d) Wasim Khan

(e) Geoff Allardice

Answer: b

Solution:

Tavengwa Mukuhlani, the chief of Zimbabwe Cricket, has been appointed as the Deputy Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
His appointment comes ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be hosted in Southern Africa.
Mukuhlani will serve in the ICC’s leadership structure as preparations continue for the 2027 World Cup