Current Affairs Quiz 17th September 2026 Quiz

Ans.b

Explanation:

• The 10th World Circular Economy Forum 2026 (WCEF 2026) was held from September 15–18, 2026, at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking the first time this global event took place in South Asia.
• Theme: “Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity”
• Organizers: Jointly organized by India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Government of Gujarat, and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra.
• Participation: Witnessed over 3,600 cross-sectoral stakeholders from more than 60 countries, including policymakers, business leaders, and innovators.
• Exhibition: Featured 135 national and international exhibitors showcasing grassroots implementation of circular solutions.
• India’s Vision: Highlighted traditional circularity ethos (“Repair before Replace, Reuse before Discard, Recover before Waste”) alongside modern initiatives like Mission LiFE.
• Releases: Dignitaries released two key publications during the event: Best Practices for Reuse of Treated Sewage and Driving Sustainability – A Guide to India’s Circular Economy and EPR Initiatives
• Next Host: The baton for organizing WCEF 2027 was handed over to Columbia University, United States.

Ans.c

Explanation:

• Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is on a visit to UAE, with an objective to attract investment into the state and expand Odisha’s trade and business links with the UAE. On 15 September he held a series of meetings with UAE-based investors and business groups in Abu Dhabi.
• A key outcome was an MoU between the Odisha government, UAE-based International Holding Company (IHC) and the Adani Group to explore 14 new projects involving an estimated investment of Rs. 2,10,500 crore ($2.105 Trillion). The projects have the potential to create around 8,68,200 jobs.

Ans.c

Explanation: PhonePe is entering international markets through its first local operations in the United Arab Emirates. It has acquired two licences there for consumer payment instruments and merchant e-payment acceptance infrastructure.

Ans.d

Explanation: India’s retail inflation increased to 4.82% in August 2026, compared with 4.45% in July 2026. Food inflation stood at 5.95%.

India’s Monthly Retail Inflation

• May 2026: 3.93%
• June 2026: 4.38%
• July 2026: 4.45%

Ans.b

Explanation:

• SBI Mutual Fund on September 10 launched Aarambh, an assisted digital onboarding service aimed at helping first-time investors complete their mutual fund onboarding and make their first investment through a single digital session.
• Aarambh allows an SBI branch official or authorised representative, SBI MF relationship manager or mutual fund distribution partner to assist a prospective investor through the onboarding process, from the initial interaction to completing the first investment.
• The process is paperless and is designed to make investors investment-ready within a few minutes.

Ans.d

Explanation: The Pitt (HBO Max) won the Outstanding Drama Series award at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards 2026.

Ans.c

Explanation: The Ganges Grandmasters won the fourth season by defeating defending champions Alpine APL Pipers 4–2 in the final in Bengaluru

Ans.b

Explanation: India completed a golden double at the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 in China. The women defeated China 1–0, while the men defeated South Korea 4–1.

Ans.c

Explanation:

• The International Day of Democracy is observed annually on September 15 to review the state of democracy globally and promote democratic principles, human rights, and public participation.
• Emphasizing the role of parliaments in delivering justice, peace, development, and human rights, alongside promoting deliberative democracy and inclusive decision-making.
• 2026 Theme: “Bring human rights into focus” (highlighted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union).

Ans.b

Explanation: The 2026 theme is “Global Action for a Cooler Planet”, with a focus on celebrating 10 years of sustainable cooling under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.

World Ozone Day 2026 is observed every year on 16 September to raise awareness about the importance of the ozone layer and the need to protect it. The ozone layer acts as a natural shield by absorbing most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Ans.c

Explanation:

• World Patient Safety Day 2026 will be observed on 17 September 2026 to spread awareness about the importance of patient safety and quality healthcare.
• The day highlights the need to prevent avoidable harm, improve healthcare practices and strengthen coordination among patients, healthcare workers and health systems. It also encourages global efforts to make healthcare safer, more accessible and patient-centred.
• Theme 2026: “Safe care for noncommunicable diseases”

Ans.b

Explanation: Matthew Rhys won the Lead Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie award for The Beast in Me. According to the provided content, he became the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in the same season.

Ans.c

Explanation: Widow’s Bay (Apple TV+) won the Outstanding Comedy Series award at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards 2026.

Emmy Awards 2026 Winners

• Outstanding Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay (Apple TV+)
• Outstanding Drama Series: The Pitt (HBO Max)
• Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: DTF St. Louis (HBO)
• Lead Actor, Comedy: Matthew Rhys (Widow’s Bay)
• Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart (Hacks)
• Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
• Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)
• Lead Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie: Matthew Rhys (The Beast in Me) (making him the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in the same season)
• Lead Actress in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie: Sally Field (Remarkably Bright Creatures)
• Supporting Actor Comedy: Stephen Root (Widow’s Bay)
• Supporting Actress Comedy: Kate O’Flynn (Widow’s Bay)
• Supporting Actor Drama: Tom Pelphrey (Task)
• Supporting Actress Drama: Allison Janney (The Diplomat)