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Current Affairs 16 September 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (16 September 2026)
1. IAF Dronathon-2026 was conducted at which location?
[A] Pokhran
[B] Jaisalmer
[C] Leh
[D] Pune
Answer: A
2. Which organization is associated with Dronathon-2026?
[A] Indian Navy
[B] Indian Air Force
[C] DRDO
[D] ISRO
Answer: B
3. Which country hosted the 2026 Junior Hockey Asia Cup?
[A] Malaysia
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] South Korea
Answer: B
4. Which Indian organization launched the ocean research vessel ‘Sagar Manthan’?
[A] Cochin Shipyard Limited
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[C] Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
[D] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Answer: C
5. Exercise ‘Veer Guardian’ is conducted between India and which country?
[A] France
[B] Japan
[C] Australia
[D] USA
Answer: B
16 September 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Which Indian aerobatic team is known as the ‘Sarang’ team? – Helicopter aerobatic team
2. India held its inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting with which African country in 2026? – Morocco
3. Which ministry is responsible for India’s official language policy? – Ministry of Home Affairs
4. Which of the following is India’s indigenous helicopter aerobatic display team? – Sarang
5. Which aircraft is being operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) during Veer Guardian-2026? – F-2A
Important Current Affairs 16 September 2026
- BRICS Summit 2026 — India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026.
- New Delhi Declaration — The 18th BRICS Summit concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration.
- Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 — India and the USA are conducting the 22nd edition of this bilateral military exercise.
- EOS-05 Satellite — ISRO launched EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17 on 4 September 2026.
- Women’s Asia Cup 2026 — India won the title by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final.
- Junior Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2026 — India defeated South Korea 4–1 to win the title.
- Dhiraj Bommadevara — He became the first Indian male recurve archer to win gold at a World Cup Final.
- Colombo Security Conclave 2026 — The Table-Top Exercise was held in Visakhapatnam from 9–11 September.
- CPI Inflation — India’s retail inflation for August 2026 was 4.82%. WPI Inflation — India’s wholesale inflation rose to 9.92% in August 2026.
Conclusion
Current events play a crucial role in preparing for the NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and UPSC exams. Important topics to focus on include international relations, defence advancements, economic growth, space exploration, and environmental issues. Being well-informed about these subjects can significantly boost your performance in competitive exams. Additionally, students can download the Target Defence Academy Mobile App to access the September 2026 Current Affairs, ensuring they stay up to date and ready for upcoming challenges.
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