Current Affairs Quiz - September 2026

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Indian table tennis player Ankur Bhattacharjee won his maiden WTT men’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Olomouc tournament in Czechia. In the singles final, Ankur defeated Slovenia’s Deni Kozul, the third seed, 3–1. Ankur also won the men’s doubles title with fellow Indian Akash Pal. The Indian pair defeated Hungary’s Csaba Andras Szantosi and Poland’s Alan Kulczycki Zalewski 3–1 in the doubles final. Ankur had previously been a finalist at the Europe Youth Smash in Sweden in 2025.

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The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed annually on 30 August. The day aims to draw global attention to arrest, detention or abduction of individuals against their will, followed by concealment of their fate or whereabouts. The first observance of the day was held in 2011. The 2026 theme is “Victims first. Actions now.” The year 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.

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Recently, the Lahaul-Spiti district administration announced the installation of an Early Warning System (EWS) at Ghepan Glacial Lake in September 2026 to strengthen monitoring and reduce the risk of glacial lake-related disasters. Ghepan Glacial Lake is located in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of around 4,070 metres. The initiative is important for disaster risk reduction in the Himalayan region, particularly in view of the threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).

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Recently, National Nutrition Week 2026 began in India, being observed from 1–7 September 2026. The week aims to raise awareness about nutrition, balanced diets and healthy eating habits. National Nutrition Week was launched in India in 1982 by the Food and Nutrition Board. It highlights nutrition-related challenges such as malnutrition, anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies, along with concerns related to unhealthy diets. National Nutrition Week is different from Rashtriya Poshan Maah, although both are observed in September.

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Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), in collaboration with ICAR-CMFRI and international experts, discovered a new deep-sea skate species, Dipturus dhritiae, in the southeastern Arabian Sea. The species, named Arabian Skate, was collected at depths of 400–600 metres off Kerala and the Wadge Bank during the Deep Ocean Mission. It had remained unidentified for over 40 years and was earlier misidentified as Dipturus springeri. The species can grow up to 131.5 cm and has five distinct rows of thorns along its tail. Genetic analysis showed 3.8–4.7% divergence from its closest known relative, the Travancore Skate. It is named after Dhriti Banerjee, ZSI’s first woman Director.

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Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma made history by assuming charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education), becoming the first woman non-medical officer to attain this two-star rank in the Indian Armed Forces. The rank of Air Vice Marshal is equivalent to Major General in the Indian Army and Rear Admiral in the Indian Navy. This landmark promotion highlights the growing leadership roles of women in non-medical branches of the Indian armed forces, such as the Education Branch, which handles curriculum administration and personnel development.

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Botanists Birina Bhuyan and Selim Mehmud have discovered a new perennial herb species named Ophiorrhiza assamensis in Kamrup Metropolitan district, Assam. The plant belongs to the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as the coffee family, and the Ophiorrhiza genus. It is a small shade-loving herb with large ribbed leaves and clusters of small white flowers. Species of the Ophiorrhiza genus are known for producing camptothecin, a compound used in anti-cancer medicines. Ophiorrhiza assamensis has been provisionally assessed as Data Deficient (DD) under IUCN guidelines because of its highly localised population and threats from local development.

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El Alamein is a strategic northern Egyptian port city located on the Mediterranean Sea coast, lying approximately 106 kilometers west of Alexandria. The city recently hosted the El Alamein International Airshow, featuring participation from the Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team. Historically, El Alamein is globally renowned for two major World War II battles fought in 1942 between the Allied and Axis forces, which marked a decisive turning point in the North African Campaign and halted the Axis advance into Egypt.

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International Literacy Day 2026 is observed every year on 8 September. The theme for 2026 is “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity.” The day has been observed annually since 1967, following its designation by UNESCO, to highlight literacy as a fundamental human right and a foundation for sustainable development.

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14 Indian B-schools, including 7 IIMs, have secured places among the world’s top 100 in the Financial Times Masters in Management (MiM) 2026 ranking. IIM Bangalore was the highest-ranked Indian institution at 21st, improving from 28th in 2025 and 41st in 2024. SPJIMR Mumbai ranked 26th, followed by IIM Ahmedabad (27th), XLRI (33rd) and IIM Calcutta (39th). The ranking considers career opportunities, salary growth, value for money, international exposure, student diversity and sustainability across 19 criteria. University of St Gallen, Switzerland retained the first position globally, followed by Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal, and Antai College of Economics and Management, China.