Current Affairs Quiz 5th September 2026 Quiz

Ans.b

Explanation:

• Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted a Quad Sherpas’ Meeting in New Delhi.
• The Quad Sherpas reaffirmed the importance of focusing on concrete, action-orientated initiatives. They also looked forward to continued consultations in the lead-up to the next Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
• The Quad Sherpas’ Meeting was convened to take forward the outcomes of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi on 26th May this year.

Ans.d

Explanation:

• Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India’s Long-Term Foreign Currency and Local Currency Issuer Ratings by one notch from ‘BBB+’ to ‘A-’, while maintaining the Stable Outlook. JCR has also raised India’s country ceiling by one notch to ‘A’.
• India’s solid economic growth, the effectiveness of economic policies in strengthening the foundations for growth, and the improved soundness of the financial system.

Ans.b

Explanation:

• Axis Bank and travel fintech Scapia have launched a co-branded credit card aimed at digitally native Indian travellers.
• Available on Mastercard and RuPay networks, the card offers zero forex markup, airport privileges and rewards of up to 20 per cent on eligible travel bookings through the Scapia app.
• The partnership combines Axis Bank’s payments capabilities with Scapia’s travel-focused platform.
• Benefits: The card has zero joining and annual fees, offers zero forex mark-up on international transactions, and includes a Smart Forex feature for overseas spending.

Ans.c

Explanation: Anil Chakravarthy has been appointed as Adobe’s next President and CEO. He will take over the position on December 1, succeeding Shantanu Narayen, who announced his decision to step down after 18 years as CEO.

Ans.c

Explanation: Ulle Madise was elected as the new President of Estonia for a five-year term. Members of Estonia’s Riigikogu parliament elected her through a secret ballot. She was the lone candidate in the election.

Ans.c

Explanation: Indian powerlifter Keyaa Kunal Banerji won the silver medal in the deadlift event in the Junior Women’s 47 kg category. She successfully lifted 140 kg at a bodyweight of 45.70 kg.

Ans.c

Explanation:

• India and Belgium signed a new defense letter of intent and set a goal to double bilateral trade over the next five years during Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s official visit to India in September 2026.

Areas of Cooperation

• Defense and Security: Signed a defense cooperation letter of intent and appointed a resident defense attaché in Brussels.
• Trade Target: Agreed to double bilateral trade within five years, moving beyond traditional diamond trade.
• Technology & Semiconductors: Partnered Indian institutions with Belgian research center imec for micro-electronics.
• Clean Energy: Renewed an MoU on renewable energy, focusing on green hydrogen and solar energy.

Ans.c

Explanation: National Wildlife Day is commonly observed on September 4 every year. It focuses on wildlife protection, endangered species, habitat conservation and respect for the natural world.

Ans.d

Explanation: The International Day of Charity is observed on September 5 every year. The United Nations established it in 2012 through Resolution A/RES/67/105. The date also commemorates the death anniversary of Mother Teresa, who died on September 5, 1997.

Ans.b

Explanation: India celebrates Teachers’ Day on September 5, marking the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was a distinguished philosopher, scholar, educator and the second President of India, serving from 1962.

Ans.b

Explanation: Cassandra Wilson was a celebrated American jazz singer and a two-time Grammy Award winner. She won Grammy Awards in 1997 and 2009 and was recognised as a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts in 2022.