Daily Current Affairs Quiz 24th September, 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 24 September 2026

Q1. Where was the 9th edition of the Molecular Virology Meeting (MVM 2026) organized in September 2026 to discuss advances in viral biology, vaccines, and public health?

(a) ICGEB, New Delhi

(b) BRIC–National Institute of Immunology (BRIC–NII), New Delhi

(d) National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune

(e) IISc, Bengaluru

Answer: b

Solution:

The 9th Molecular Virology Meeting (MVM 2026) concluded on 18 September 2026 at BRIC–National Institute of Immunology (BRIC–NII), New Delhi.
The meeting brought together around 200 clinicians, researchers and students from across India.
It focused on emerging issues in viral biology and the translation of virology research into vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics and public-health solutions.
Initiated in 2009, the Molecular Virology Meeting has evolved into an annual forum for India’s virology community.
The 2026 edition was hosted by BRIC–NII with support from the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB).

Q2. The inaugural V4+India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Visegrád Group (V4)?

(a) Czech Republic

(b) Hungary

(d) Poland

(e) Slovakia

Answer: c

Solution:

The first V4+India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held on 21 September 2026 in New York on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The meeting marked the establishment of engagement between India and the Visegrád Group at the Foreign Ministers’ level.
The Visegrád Group, also known as V4 or Visegrád Four, is a cultural and political alliance established in 1991.
Its members are Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
The group promotes cooperation in areas including economic, military, cultural and energy affairs.
It is an informal intergovernmental forum that takes decisions by consensus and has no permanent institutional structure.
The presidency of the V4 rotates annually, and the group also conducts cooperation with other countries through “V4+” formats.

Q3. Which international organization’s 75th anniversary was celebrated on 23 September 2026 alongside the International Day of Sign Languages?

(a) World Health Organization (WHO)

(b) World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)

(d) International Committee of the Red Cross

(e) UNESCO

Answer: b

Solution:

The International Day of Sign Languages is observed annually on 23 September.
Theme 2026: “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights.”
The theme highlights the need to recognise, protect and promote the human rights of deaf people, including full access to services through national sign languages.
The International Week of Deaf People is observed from 21–27 September 2026 under the same overall theme.
The year 2026 marks two major milestones: the 75th anniversary of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and 20 years since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
The UN General Assembly proclaimed 23 September as the International Day of Sign Languages in 2017.
The date commemorates the establishment of the World Federation of the Deaf in 1951.
The WFD represents 140 national member organisations and advocates for the rights of more than 70 million deaf people worldwide.

Q4. In its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2026 report, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) upgraded India’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2026–27 to what percentage?

(a) 6.4%

(b) 6.6%

(d) 7.0%

(e) 7.2%

Answer: d

Solution:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its forecast for India’s economic growth in FY2026–27 to 7%, from 6.6% projected in July 2026.
The revision was attributed to stronger-than-expected economic performance in the first quarter despite supply-side disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis.
India’s GDP grew by 7.8% year-on-year in Q1 of FY2026–27.
The growth was supported by robust investment demand, resilient consumption, and strong performance in the manufacturing and services sectors.

Q5. Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu secured the silver medal in the women’s 49 kg category at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. What was her total weight lifted?

(a) 188 kg

(b) 195 kg

(d) 201 kg

(e) 205 kg

Answer: c

Solution:

Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting event at the Asian Games 2026 on 23 September 2026.
The competition was held at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center, Aichi, Japan.
Chanu recorded a total lift of 198 kg.
Her performance included 87 kg in the snatch and 111 kg in the clean and jerk.

Q6. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the world’s largest government-funded healthcare assurance scheme, completed eight years of implementation in September 2026. On which exact date was this flagship scheme officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

(a) 19 September 2018

(b) 21 September 2018

(d) 22 September 2018

(e) 20 September 2018

Answer: c

Solution:

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) completed eight years on 23 September 2026.
The scheme was launched on 23 September 2018 to advance the goal of universal health coverage.
It provides cashless health coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation.
The scheme covers 1,961 procedures across 27 medical specialties.
As of September 2026, more than 60 crore people were covered under the scheme, according to the provided source.
Around 48.51 crore people had already received Ayushman cards as of 21 September 2026.

Q7. Indian Railways commissioned the advanced KAVACH Version 4.0 for the first time across a 108 Route Kilometre stretch on the Malkajgiri–Kamareddi section. Under which Railway Division of the South Central Railway (SCR) zone was this milestone achieved?

(a) Secunderabad Division

(b) Hyderabad Division

(d) Guntakal Division

(e) Nanded Division

Answer: b

Solution:

Indian Railways achieved a major safety milestone with the first successful commissioning of KAVACH Version 4.0 on the South Central Railway (SCR).
The system was upgraded from KAVACH Version 3.2 to Version 4.0.
The upgraded system was commissioned over 108 route kilometres on the Malkajgiri–Kamareddi section of Hyderabad Division.
KAVACH is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system aimed at enhancing railway safety.

Q8. Fast bowler Mark Wood, who announced his retirement from international cricket in September 2026, represented which national cricket team during his 11-year international career?

(a) Australia

(b) New Zealand

(d) England

(e) Ireland

Answer: d

Solution:

England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on 22 September 2026.
The 36-year-old ended an 11-year international career for England.
He played 38 Test matches, taking 119 wickets at an average of 30.79.
In 70 ODIs, he took 80 wickets.
He also represented England in 38 T20Is, claiming 54 wickets.

Q9. The 248th edition of the traditional boat race festival known as Heikru Hidongba was celebrated along the Bijoy Govinda Moat in which Indian state?

(a) Assam

(b) Manipur

(d) Meghalaya

(e) Nagaland

Answer: b

Solution:

The 248th Heikru Hidongba Festival, a traditional boat-race festival, was celebrated in the valley districts of Manipur in September 2026.
The festival is observed on the 11th day of the Manipur calendar month of Langban, corresponding to September.
It is celebrated to promote prosperity and well-being of the community.
The main celebration was held at Bijoy Govinda Moat, Sagolband, Imphal West.
Religious rituals and prayers for prosperity are performed before the traditional boat race.
The festival attracts large numbers of people to witness the ceremonial boat race.

Q10. Who has been unanimously re-elected as the President of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) for the term 2026–27?

(a) Avinash Pandey

(b) Jayant Mammen Mathew

(d) Arnab Goswami

(e) Rahul Joshi

Answer: c

Solution:

Rajat Sharma, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV, was unanimously re-elected as President of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) for 2026–27.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the NBDA Board of Directors.
The NBDA is the apex association representing 29 leading news and current-affairs broadcasters, comprising 136 news channels and digital platforms.
Jayant Mammen Mathew, representing MM TV Ltd., was appointed to the NBDA Board.
Rachna Burman and Kshipra Jatana were appointed as Permanent Directors of the association.