Current Affairs Quiz 22nd September 2026 Quiz

Ans.b

Explanation: The Karnataka Cabinet approved Tulu as the second additional administrative language for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on September 18, 2026. Kannada continues to remain the primary official state language.

Ans.b

Explanation:

• Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in India to launch the Swamitva Adhikar Abhilekh Nispadan Evam Panjiyan Yojana-2026 for free rural property registration.
• Launch Date: September 17, 2026, launched by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Indore.
• Duration: A month-long special drive running from September 17 to October 17, 2026.
• Coverage: Around 50 lakh privately owned rural properties across all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh.
• Financial Benefit: Beneficiaries pay zero stamp duty and zero registration fees; the state government is bearing the entire cost of approximately Rs 4,000 crore.
• Implementation: Village and panchayat-level camps are being held, with Patwaris conducting door-to-door visits to facilitate paperwork and hand over registry documents.

Ans.d

Explanation:

• Gwalior is set to emerge as a major telecom manufacturing hub with the establishment of Asia’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), involving an investment of approximately ₹5,500 crore and expected to generate more than 18,000 direct employment opportunities.
• “The project is not about setting up a single industrial unit, but about creating a complete industrial ecosystem comprising 24-25 telecom manufacturing units in Gwalior.
• These units will manufacture telecom equipment and a range of components, strengthening the city’s position as an emerging telecom manufacturing hub.

Ans.a

Explanation:

• The Indian Super League announced Karan Yadav as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), weeks ahead of the season opener on October 10.
• According to a statement by the league, which is run by clubs, Yadav brings a combination of football roots and sports-business expertise.

Ans.b

Explanation:

• The film Angh (2026) directed by Theja Rio won the prestigious Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
• Angh (2026) marks a major milestone as the first major international breakthrough and Oscar pathway entry for Naga cinema from Northeast India.
• Under updated Academy rules, winning the top Platform Prize (2026) grants the non-English-language film direct eligibility for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards.

Ans.c

Explanation: India will host the Asian Senior Wushu Championships in 2028 for the first time, with around 500 athletes from 42 Asian countries expected to participate. The decision was approved at the Wushu Federation of Asia Congress in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Ans.c

Explanation:

• The 13th edition of Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-26) is being conducted at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh from 17th –21st September 2026 under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command.
• SLINEX is a bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy Conceptualised in 2005, it has evolved as an important platform for enhancing maritime cooperation, interoperability and mutual understanding between India and Sri Lanka.

Exercise between India and Sri lanka

• SLINEX (Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise)
• Exercise Mitra Shakti

List of Bilateral Exercises (2026)

• Yudh Abhyas 2026 (India–US): Conducted in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
• IMBAX 2026 (India–Myanmar): at Umroi, Meghalaya
• MAITREE-XV (India–Thailand): at Surat Thani, Thailand
• Exercise Dharma Guardian (India–Japan): Hosted at Chaubattia, Uttarakhand
  ‘Samudra Laksamana’ (India-Malaysia Maritime Exercise): held in Lumut, Malaysia

Ans.a

Explanation: The indigenous drone KAL successfully completed its initial flight test at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan on September 20, 2026. It was developed by Noida-based defence technology company IG Defence.

About KAL

• Developer: IG Defence, a Noida-based defence technology company.
• Type: One-way attack (“kamikaze” or loitering munition) drone designed for precision strikes.
• Maximum Range: Up to 1,000 km (steted manufacturer specification; actual distance flown during the specific Pokhran trial was not disclosed).
• Endurance: 7 to 8 hours of flight time.
• Payload Capacity: Up to 50 kg of explosive payload/warhead.
• Operating Altitude: Up to 5,000 metres.
• Launch Mechanism: Vehicle-mounted launch platform.
• Navigation: Uses global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and inertial navigation systems for autonomous flight

Ans.d

Explanation:

• The Republic of Djibouti has become the eighth African country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing coalition of nations committed to advancing a rules-based framework for peaceful and transparent space exploration.
• The signing ceremony took place at NASA Headquarters in Washington, with Djibouti’s Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed Siad Douale, signing on behalf of the country. Djibouti is the 72nd nation overall to join the Accords.

About Artemis Accords

• The Artemis Accords are a non-binding international agreement led by the United States (via NASA and the Department of State) that set shared principles for the peaceful exploration and use of the Moon, Mars, and outer space.
• Established in 2020 by the U.S. and seven founding nations, the framework has since expanded to dozens of signatory countries globally.

Ans.b

Explanation: World Rose Day is observed annually on September 22 to bring hope, cheer and support to cancer patients and their families. The 2026 theme mentioned in the source is “Bring hope and support.”

Exp. World Rhino Day is observed annually on September 22 to raise awareness about the conservation of the five remaining rhinoceros species. The 2026 theme is “Keep the Five Alive.”