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🥳SEPTEMBER 2026 Top 150 MCQs Current Affairs🎯One Shot Series Monthly Current Affairs By Sheetal Mam
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Overview
This video provides a rapid-fire review of 150 current affairs multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for September 2026, primarily aimed at candidates preparing for the IBPS PO Mains exam. It covers a wide range of topics including government schemes, appointments, sports awards, international relations, economic indicators, scientific advancements, environmental initiatives, and national observances. The session is designed for quick revision, offering concise explanations and memorable mnemonics for each question.
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- Bihar Vidya Saathi scheme launched to provide 24-hour online learning support to students in grades 9-12.
- The scheme utilizes AI-powered tools and involves 75,000 teachers for one-on-one academic support.
- Sachin Tendulkar appointed as the brand ambassador for 'Kisht' for a three-year period with the campaign theme 'Loans without any hiccups'.
Understanding these initiatives highlights how governments and organizations are leveraging technology and prominent figures to enhance education and financial services.
Bihar's Vidya Saathi scheme aims to provide AI-assisted learning support to students from 9th to 12th grade through 700 Saraswati Vidya Niketan models.
- Lallianzuala Chhangte named Indian Player of the Year at the Indian Football Awards 2026.
- Manisha Kalyan recognized as the Indian Women's Player of the Year.
- East Bengal Football Club won both the Indian Super League and the Indian Women's League.
- East Zone secured the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 after a 13-year gap, with Ishan Kishan scoring the most runs.
Tracking sports awards and tournament results is crucial for staying updated on national and international sporting achievements and recognizing top athletes and teams.
Lallianzuala Chhangte, playing for Mohun Bagan, was awarded Indian Player of the Year, while Manisha Kalyan received the award for the women's category.
- An estimated cost of ₹72 crore was allocated for overhauling T-72 and T-90 tanks at the Vehicle Factory in Jabalpur.
- The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope features a 2.4-meter primary mirror and is designed for infrared astronomy.
- National Small Industry Day is celebrated on August 30th, first observed in 2000.
This section covers critical advancements in defense technology, space exploration, and important national days that mark specific sectors.
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, named after NASA's first chief astronomer, has a primary mirror of 2.4 meters and can observe 100 times more area than the Hubble telescope.
- An MoU was signed between Bihar and Jharkhand for water sharing of the Son River.
- The Kishau Multipurpose Dam project, located on the Tons River (a Yamuna tributary), is situated on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- The Fourth Indo-German Environmental Forum was held in New Delhi.
Understanding water resource management and international cooperation on environmental issues is vital for sustainable development and regional stability.
Bihar and Jharkhand resolved a water dispute by signing an MoU for sharing the Son River's water.
- The 2026 SCO meeting was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with Pakistan taking over the rotating chairmanship for 2027.
- India's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of FY27 was 7.8%.
- India's gross GST collection in August 2026 was ₹1.99 lakh crore.
Keeping track of international summits and economic data like GDP and GST collections provides insights into global cooperation and a nation's economic health.
India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate reached 7.8% in the first quarter of the financial year 2027.
- John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as the CEO of Apple.
- France's first traditional Hindu BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Temple was consecrated in Saint-Georges, near Paris.
- IFSCA granted a new Payment Service Provider (PSP) license to Neo Platform for operation in GIFT City.
Monitoring changes in corporate leadership and the establishment of cultural landmarks reflects global business trends and cultural integration.
The BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Temple, France's first traditional Hindu temple of its kind, was consecrated in Saint-Georges, near Paris.
- ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company is changing its name to ICICI Life Insurance and received RBI approval to acquire stakes in AU Small Finance Bank, CSB Bank, DCB Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
- Salim Khan received the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards.
- Hridaynath Mangeshkar received the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award.
Understanding financial regulatory approvals and prestigious film awards is important for tracking the financial sector's landscape and the arts.
At the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards, Salim Khan was honored with the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award.
- DRDO launched the SHIELD program, related to High Power Microwave Technology.
- Exercise Samudra Laksmana is conducted between the Indian Navy and the Malaysian Navy.
- The India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2024 adopted a two-theater format.
Knowledge of military exercises and technological advancements in defense is crucial for understanding national security and strategic partnerships.
The SHIELD program, launched by DRDO, is an advanced S-band High-Power Microwave Integrated Evaluation System.
- East Zone won the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 after a 13-year gap.
- Southern Railway achieved 100% electrification of its broad gauge network, covering 5,068 route kilometers.
- India ranks second globally in railway electrification, following Switzerland.
Tracking achievements in sports like cricket and infrastructure developments like railway electrification highlights national progress and global standing.
Southern Railway has completed 100% electrification of its broad gauge network, spanning 5,068 route kilometers.
- Bihar Industries Development Department signed an MoU with M-Global Foundation UAE to promote a dedicated food processing park in Bihar.
- Axis Bank launched the fourth edition of Sparsh Week, a customer engagement initiative with the theme 'Act with Speed'.
These initiatives demonstrate efforts to boost agricultural economies through food processing and enhance customer relations in the banking sector.
Bihar aims to establish a food processing park through an MoU with the UAE-based M-Global Foundation.
- The 16th Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 were presented at the Dr. Ambedkar International Center in New Delhi.
- Twelve outstanding Members of Parliament and four Parliamentary Standing Committees received the awards.
- Six outstanding literacy programs received the UNESCO International Literacy Prize.
Recognizing parliamentary contributions and international literacy efforts highlights good governance and global commitment to education.
Twelve Members of Parliament and four Parliamentary Standing Committees were honored with the 16th Sansad Ratna Awards.
- The theme for World EV Day 2026 was 'Switching to Electric, Driving Down the Cost of Motoring'.
- Solomon Pappaiah, a veteran Tamil scholar and orator, passed away on September 12th, 2026.
- World Hindi Day is celebrated on January 10th, while Hindi Diwas in India is observed on September 14th.
Understanding themes for global observances like World EV Day and recognizing contributions to traditional arts and national languages are important cultural and societal markers.
World EV Day 2026's theme emphasized 'Switching to Electric, Driving Down the Cost of Motoring'.
- India's cheetah population reached 56, with four new cubs born, four years after reintroduction.
- MIT Sloan School of Management secured the top global position in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027.
- IIM Bangalore ranked first in India and 64th globally in the QS Global MBA Rankings.
Tracking wildlife conservation efforts and global academic rankings provides insights into ecological success and the quality of higher education.
Four years after reintroduction, India's cheetah population has grown to 56, including 36 cubs.
- India retained its 131st rank out of 145 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2026.
- Delhi emerged as the top performer in the India Electric Mobility Index 2025.
- Madhya Pradesh showed the most significant improvement, moving from 23rd to 7th rank in the India Electric Mobility Index.
Monitoring gender parity and advancements in electric mobility are key indicators of societal progress and sustainable development.
Delhi was recognized as the top performer in the India Electric Mobility Index 2025, with a score of 84.
- Over 3 million artisans have registered under the PM Vishwakarma scheme in three years, with 2.45 million receiving basic skills training.
- IRDAI imposed a ₹1 crore penalty on Canara HSBC Life Insurance for misselling a deferred annuity policy to an 88-year-old customer.
- The Ramon Magsaysay Award, often called the 'Nobel Prize of Asia', was instituted in 1957 and first awarded in 1958.
Government schemes supporting artisans and regulatory actions against financial misselling are crucial for economic empowerment and consumer protection.
IRDAI fined Canara HSBC Life Insurance ₹1 crore for selling a deferred annuity policy to an 88-year-old customer, which exceeded the age limit.
- Germany won the Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, defeating Spain, marking their fourth World Cup title.
- Turkey became the 71st signatory to the Artemis Accords, followed by Djibouti as the 72nd.
- India plans to build 100 new airports over the next 10 years under the Udan scheme.
Tracking international sports outcomes, global space agreements, and national infrastructure plans provides a broad view of global and domestic developments.
Germany retained its Men's Hockey World Cup title in 2026, defeating Spain in the final held in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- The Golala Gudi Temple in Telangana was declared a monument of national importance.
- Kerala announced the establishment of a Coconut Park to promote coconut product manufacturing.
- Vice Air Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first woman officer from a non-medical stream in Indian Defence Forces to attain a two-star rank.
Preserving cultural heritage sites and recognizing achievements in defense and specialized industries are important for national identity and progress.
The Golala Gudi Temple in Telangana's Mulugu district has been designated a monument of national importance.
- Japan Credit Rating Agency upgraded India's long-term foreign currency issuer rating to A-.
- Anil Chakravarthy appointed as the next President and CEO of Adobe.
- Rajat Sharma was re-elected as the President of the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) for 2026-2027.
Monitoring credit ratings, corporate leadership changes, and media association leadership provides insights into economic confidence and the media landscape.
Rajat Sharma has been unanimously re-elected as the President of the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) for the 2026-2027 term.
- India and Belgium agreed to double their bilateral trade within five years.
- Teacher's Day in India is celebrated on September 5th, on the birth anniversary of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
- The BRICS Chief Justices Forum was hosted by India in New Delhi.
Agreements on trade, national observances like Teacher's Day, and forums for judicial leaders are essential for international relations and societal values.
India and Belgium have set a goal to double their bilateral trade within the next five years.
- India aims to end Hepatitis B and C as public health threats by 2030.
- Delhi's historic Town Hall complex in Chandni Chowk is set to be redeveloped as a Global Heritage Center.
- S&P Global Ratings forecast India's GDP growth at 7% for FY27.
Commitments to public health and plans for urban heritage redevelopment reflect national priorities for well-being and cultural preservation.
India has committed to eliminating Hepatitis B and C as public health threats by the year 2030.
Key takeaways
- Current affairs require continuous monitoring across diverse sectors like education, sports, economy, and international relations.
- Technological advancements, such as AI in education and microwave technology in defense, are rapidly shaping various industries.
- International cooperation is evident in areas like space exploration (Artemis Accords), environmental forums, and trade agreements.
- Economic indicators like GDP growth and GST collections are vital for assessing a nation's financial health.
- Recognizing achievements in sports, arts, and public service through awards and honors is crucial for national morale and recognition.
- Government schemes and initiatives play a significant role in supporting artisans, promoting industries, and improving public services.
- Global rankings in education and gender parity highlight a country's standing and areas for improvement on the world stage.
- Sustainable development goals, such as railway electrification and electric mobility, are key priorities for many nations.
Key terms
Bihar Vidya SaathiKisht Brand AmbassadorIndian Football Awards 2026Nancy Grace Roman Space TelescopeNational Small Industry DaySon River Water SharingIndo-German Environmental ForumSCO Meeting BishkekIndia GDP Growth RateGST Collection August 2026Apple CEO John TernusBAPS Swaminarayan Hindu TempleIFSCA LicenseDRDO SHIELD ProgramExercise Samudra LaksmanaYudh Abhyas 2024Duleep Trophy 2026-27Southern Railway ElectrificationPM Vishwakarma SchemeRamon Magsaysay AwardWorld EV Day 2026Hindi DiwasCheetah Population IndiaQS Global MBA Rankings 2027Global Gender Gap Index 2026India Electric Mobility IndexCanara HSBC PenaltyMen's Hockey World Cup 2026Artemis AccordsUdan Scheme AirportsGolala Gudi TempleCoconut Park KeralaNews Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA)India-Belgium TradeHepatitis B and C EliminationS&P India GDP ForecastWorld Economic Forum (WEF) Growth RateFitch Ratings ForecastVir Chakra AwardeeBRICS Chief Justices ForumHepatitis B and C Elimination
Test your understanding
- What is the primary objective of the Bihar Vidya Saathi scheme, and what technologies does it employ?
- How did Lallianzuala Chhangte and Manisha Kalyan perform at the Indian Football Awards 2026?
- What is the significance of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and what are its key features?
- Explain the importance of the MoU signed between Bihar and Jharkhand regarding the Son River.
- What were the key economic indicators for India in the first quarter of FY27, including GDP growth and GST collection?
- What are the implications of John Ternus succeeding Tim Cook as CEO of Apple?
- How do initiatives like the PM Vishwakarma scheme and regulatory actions by IRDAI contribute to economic and consumer welfare?
- What are the main goals and themes associated with World EV Day 2026 and India's commitment to public health by 2030?
- Compare India's performance in the Global Gender Gap Index and the India Electric Mobility Index.
- What were the outcomes of major international sporting events like the Men's Hockey World Cup and the Duleep Trophy?