Daily Current Affairs Quiz 29th September, 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 29 September 2026

Q1. An Indian Armed Forces contingent departed for Oskemen, Kazakhstan, to participate in the ninth edition of Exercise KAZIND 2026. What was the original name of this joint exercise when it was first instituted in 2016?

(a) Exercise Nomadic Elephant

(b) Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK

(d) Exercise DUSTLIK

(e) Exercise SAMPRITI

Answer: b

Solution:

The 9th edition of India–Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND 2026 will be conducted from 28 September to 11 October 2026 in Oskemen, Kazakhstan.
A 60-member Indian Armed Forces contingent is participating in the exercise.
The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and joint operational capabilities for conducting counter-terrorism operations in a sub-conventional environment under a United Nations mandate.
The exercise was initially established as Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK in 2016.
After the second edition, it was upgraded to a company-level exercise and renamed Exercise KAZIND.
In 2023, the exercise was upgraded to a tri-service/biservice exercise with the inclusion of the Indian Air Force component.

Q2. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) observed its 22nd Formation Day with the theme “Risk Reduction in Action”. Under which statutory act and in which year was the NDMA formally constituted?

(a) Disaster Management Act, 2005; formally constituted on 27th September 2006

(b) Disaster Management Act, 2005; formally constituted on 28th September 2005

(d) National Security Act, 1980; formally constituted on 28th September 2006

(e) Disaster Management Act, 2002; formally constituted on 27th September 2004

Answer: a

Solution:

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is commemorating its 22nd Formation Day.
The theme for NDMA Formation Day 2026 is “Risk Reduction in Action.”
The theme emphasises converting disaster-risk reduction policies, knowledge and preparedness measures into concrete action.
NDMA is India’s apex statutory body for disaster management.
It was formally constituted on 27 September 2006 under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
The Prime Minister is the Chairperson of NDMA, which has nine other members, including one designated as Vice-Chairperson.
The State Government concerned has the primary responsibility for disaster management.
The government is working to establish Aapada Mitra disaster management volunteers in 350 districts.

Q3. India secured 10th position overall at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, by winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence. Who among the silver medallists was recognized as the “Best of Nation” for India?

(a) Mohammed Salam (Dental Prosthetics)

(b) Parth Vohra (Industrial Design Technology)

(d) Mehrunissa Begum (Logistics and Freight Forwarding)

(e) Saniya Joshi (Retail Sales)

Answer: c

Solution:

India secured 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai 2026.
India won 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence.
This improved upon India’s 13th position at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, where India won 4 Bronze Medals and 12 Medals for Excellence.
The six Indian silver medallists were Smriti Nambiar (Bakery), Mohammed Salam (Dental Prosthetics), Kovid Ajay Gangrade (Digital Interactive Media Design), Parth Vohra (Industrial Design Technology), Mehrunissa Begum (Logistics and Freight Forwarding) and Saniya Joshi (Retail Sales).
Smriti Nambiar was also recognised as Best of Nation for India.
The competition was held from 22–27 September 2026 and brought together more than 1,400 young competitors from around 70 countries and regions.
India fielded its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors across 63 skills.

Q4. The International Day for Universal Access to Information is celebrated annually on September 28. In which year did the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) formally adopt 28 September for this global observance following its initial declaration by UNESCO in 2015?

(a) 2016

(b) 2017

(d) 2019

(e) 2020

Answer: d

Solution:

The International Day for Universal Access to Information is observed annually on 28 September.
The theme for 2026 is “Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age: The role of access to information in addressing information disorder.”
The observance highlights the importance of reliable official information, proactive disclosure, media and information literacy, credible data and digital technologies.
The 2026 global conference is being organised by UNESCO in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone.
UNESCO declared 28 September as the International Day for Universal Access to Information in 2015.
The UN General Assembly adopted 28 September as the international observance in 2019.

Q5. Frontline stealth frigate INS Sahyadri and missile corvette INS Kulish represented the Indian Navy at the 23rd ADMM-Plus Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity (EWG-MS JCA). Which two countries hosted and co-chaired this 5-day event?

(a) Hosted by Philippines; Co-chaired by Japan

(b) Hosted by Vietnam; Co-chaired by Australia

(d) Hosted by Malaysia; Co-chaired by Japan

(e) Hosted by Indonesia; Co-chaired by USA

Answer: a

Solution:

Indian Navy’s INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish participated in the 23rd ADMM-Plus Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity (EWG-MS JCA).
The activity was held at Subic Bay, Philippines, from 21–25 September 2026.
It was hosted by the Philippine Navy and co-chaired by Japan.
The activity included expert exchanges on peace and security, ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting and Guidelines for Maritime Interaction, senior enlisted leadership and marine environmental protection.
Indian naval personnel also participated in operational synchronisation, a tabletop exercise and a pre-sail conference.

Q6. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the integrated Livestock Insurance Portal in September, 2026. In how many regional languages (in addition to Hindi and English) will this portal be accessible?

(a) 8 regional languages

(b) 10 regional languages

(d) 12 regional languages

(e) 14 regional languages

Answer: c

Solution:

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi on 28 September 2026.
The portal serves as a single digital platform for livestock insurance under the Livestock Insurance Scheme.
It facilitates policy issuance, claim processing, monitoring and reporting.
The portal will be available in 11 regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English.
The initiative aims to make livestock insurance-related information and services more accessible to livestock farmers.

Q7. At the Asian Games 2026 held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Indian shooter Esha Singh secured the silver medal in which specific shooting discipline?

(a) Women’s 10-metre Air Rifle individual

(b) Women’s 25-metre Pistol individual

(d) Women’s 10-metre Air Pistol team

(e) Mixed 10-metre Air Pistol

Answer: b

Solution:

Indian shooter Esha Singh won the silver medal in the women’s 25-metre pistol individual event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The 21-year-old shooter secured second place with 38 points.

Q8. India defended the prestigious Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy at the 46th Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Which country won the gold medal in the Open section of this tournament?

(a) Germany

(b) China

(d) Netherlands

(e) Ukraine

Answer: c

Solution:

India retained the prestigious Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
India finished as the best overall nation, winning silver in the Open section and bronze in the Women’s section.
The Indian men drew with Hungary and secured silver on the basis of a tie-break.
The Indian women drew with Georgia and won bronze.
This marked India’s third consecutive edition winning the Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy, following victories in 2022, 2024 and 2026.
Uzbekistan won gold in the Open section, while China won gold in the Women’s section.

Q9. In the Asian Games, 2026, Indian athlete Vithya Ramraj won a bronze medal while breaking a long-standing national record with a timing of 54.75 seconds. In which specific discipline did she achieve this milestone?

(a) 100-metre Hurdles

(b) 400-metre Hurdles

(d) 200-metre Individual Medley

(e) 400-metre Track Sprint

Answer: b

Solution:

Indian athlete Vithya Ramraj won the bronze medal in the women’s 400-metre hurdles at the Asian Games 2026.
She clocked 54.75 seconds to finish third.
She improved the previous national record by 0.67 seconds.
The previous joint national record was held by Vithya Ramraj and P. T. Usha.

Q10. According to the 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) published biennially by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with Zurich Insurance Group, what is India’s global rank?

(a) 31st

(b) 39th

(d) 48th

(e) 54th

Answer: a

Solution:

The Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026 was released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with Zurich Insurance Group.
The TTDI is published biennially and evaluates the conditions supporting travel and tourism development.
The index covered 110 economies in 2026.
Japan ranked first, followed by the United States, Spain, Australia and France.
India ranked 31st, improving from 39th in 2024.
India’s ranking was supported by factors such as low travel costs, cultural resources and natural attractions.
India is among the top 10 economies globally in terms of the number of World Heritage cultural sites.
Key areas requiring improvement for India include workforce skills, environmental sustainability and tourism infrastructure.
Globally, 101 of 110 economies improved their TTDI scores between 2024 and 2026.