Current Affairs Quiz 8th and 9th September 2026 Quiz

Ans.b

Explanation:

• Union home minister Amit Shah on 7 September pledged that not a single gram of narcotics would either enter or leave India through its borders as he launched a roadmap for Nasha Mukt Bharat 2029 (Drug-Free India 2029), focused on supply reduction, demand reduction and harm reduction.
• The roadmap provides a three-year national anti-narcotics framework for 2026–2029.
• Its four pillars are intelligence-led enforcement, precursor and synthetic drug control, demand and harm reduction, and capacity building.

Ans.c

Explanation:

• The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said that Dinamalar has earned the trust of the people over the past 75 years by upholding the values of truth, patriotism and public service, and called upon the newspaper to continue serving the nation for many more years.
• Addressing the function held in Chennai to mark the 75th year of publication of Dinamalar and the release of a commemorative postage stamp, the Vice President noted that Dinamalar, founded in 1951 with the resolve to serve as a touchstone of truth and Recalled the contribution of Dinamalar founder Shri T. V. Ramasubbaiyer.

Ans.c

Explanation:

• India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Pacific Island countries at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting held in Koror, Palau.
• India’s cooperation with the Pacific Island countries focuses on key areas such as climate resilience, healthcare, education, digital technology and disaster management.
• Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs, highlighted India’s Act East Policy, bilateral relations, Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and India’s engagement with the Pacific Islands Forum.
• Theme “Building Economies: Life. Action. Unity”.

Ans.c

Explanation:

• Airports across Indonesia—including Jakarta’s primary hub, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport—have reopened following a massive aviation disruption triggered by the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau.
• The volcano, located in the Sunda Strait, began erupting violently in early September 2026, launching a volcanic ash cloud up to 50,000 feet into the atmosphere.
• Because abrasive volcanic ash poses severe hazards to aircraft engines and significantly reduces visibility, the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation temporarily grounded operations at eight regional airports.

Ans.b

Explanation:

• The United Nations General Assembly has declared November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, giving a global platform to efforts to end child marriage. The resolution was adopted by consensus on September 4, with Sierra Leone leading the initiative and India among the co-sponsors.
• The date has particular significance for India as it marks the launch of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (Child Marriage Free India) campaign in 2024. The campaign has since become part of a wider international push to eliminate child, early and forced marriage.

Ans.c

Explanation: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by President Droupadi Murmu on 5 September 2026.

Ans.c

Explanation: Justice Valluri Kameswar Rao was appointed Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. Eight High Court Chief Justices were appointed on 6 September 2026.

• Eight high court chief justices were appointed on 6 September, days after their names were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium.

Newly Appointed Chief Justices

• Justice Valluri Kameswar Rao: Appointed as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
• Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge: Appointed as Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.
• Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal: Appointed as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
• Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi: Appointed as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
• Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra: Appointed as Chief Justice of the Punjab & Haryana High Court.
• Justice Krishna Ram Mohapatra: Appointed as Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court.
• Justice Alpesh Yeshwant Kogje: Appointed as Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
• Justice Dr. Pushpendra Singh Bhati: Appointed as Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.

Ans.c

Explanation:

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in ICICI Bank, the private lender.
• The approval is subject to certain conditions, including compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.
• The stake acquisition comes almost a month after state-owned insurer amassed more than Rs 21,000 crore in mark-to-market gains in just 35 days from three software exporters, delivering a rapid payoff on a contrarian wager made while artificial intelligence disruption fears were clouding the outlook for India’s technology industry.

Ans.c

Explanation: Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026 at the grand finale in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on 5 September 2026. Elisabeth Reynés was the first runner-up and Taanusiya Chetty the second runner-up.

Ans.a

Explanation:

• The Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force will conduct a bilateral air exercise at Jodhpur Air Force Station from September 9 to 22, with the drills aimed at enhancing operational coordination and strengthening defence ties between the two countries.
• The exercise, titled Veer Guardian 2026, will bring together fighter aircraft and air personnel from both sides for advanced operational training and professional exchanges.

List of Defence Exercises between India and Japan

• Dharma Guardian (Indian Army)
• JIMEX (Japan-India Maritime Exercise)
• Exercise Malabar (Including USA and Australia)

Ans.b

Explanation: Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) to supply indigenously produced 7.62×39 mm small-calibre ammunition for the AK-203 assault rifle program.

Key Details of the Agreement

• Partnership: Signed between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), an India-Russia joint venture.
• Scope: Supply of 7.62×39 mm small-calibre ammunition over a period of five years.
• Manufacturing: The AK-203 rifles are produced at IRRPL’s facility in Korwa, Uttar Pradesh, while the ammunition is supported by Adani’s domestic manufacturing capabilities, such as its facility in Kanpur.
• Objective: Creates an integrated domestic supply chain and boosts Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) by localizing both the weapon and ammunition ecosystem in India

Ans.d

Explanation: Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 6, 2026, executing a historic drive from 19th on the grid to become the first Italian driver to win his home race since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966. George Russell finished second and Max Verstappen third.

Ans.b

Explanation:

• International Literacy Day is an international observance celebrated each year on 8 September. It was declared by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at the 14th session of UNESCO’s General Conference and celebrated for the first time in 1967.
• Purpose: Highlights literacy as a fundamental human right and a tool for building a more sustainable, inclusive, and peaceful society.
• Theme 2026: “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity”.

Ans.b

Explanation: S. R. Janakiraman was an influential Carnatic musician who passed away at 98 in Chennai on 6 September 2026. He was respected for his knowledge and lectures on Carnatic music.