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Current Affairs 18 September 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (18 September 2026)
1. Which State/UT ranked first in the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Delhi
[C] Karnataka
[D] Goa
Answer: B
2. Who has been appointed as the first woman Inspector General of CRPF’s CoBRA?
[A] Sanjukta Parashar
[B] Seema Dhundia
[C] Neerja Bhatnagar
[D] Ritu Arora
Answer: A
3. What is the current cheetah population in India according to the four-year status review released in September 2026?
[A] 42
[B] 48
[C] 52
[D] 58
Answer: C
4. Where did the Indian Air Force launch Dronathon-2026 to test advanced unmanned systems?
[A] Pokhran
[B] Leh
[C] Jaisalmer
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: A
5. Which village has been declared Ladakh’s first Heritage Village?
[A] Hanle
[B] Kumik
[C] Turtuk
[D] Diskit
Answer: B
18 September 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Which state defeated West Bengal to retain the Junior Boys National Football Championship for the BC Roy Trophy? – Manipur
2. Which project recently received an agreement involving six Yamuna-basin states/UTs for its implementation? – Kishau Multipurpose Project
3. Which major semiconductor-focused event is being held in New Delhi from 17–19 September 2026? – SEMICON India 2026
4. The 43rd Indian Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference 2026 is being held at which place? – New Delhi
5. What is the theme of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign? – Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat
Important Current Affairs 18 September 2026
- India began its first direct soil-carbon credit payments to more than 2,500 farmers in Punjab and Haryana.
- Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 was launched nationwide on 17 September and will continue until 17 October.
- NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter identified a new impact crater on the Moon’s near side.
- CMFRI scientists identified a new conger-eel species from the deep waters of the Arabian Sea.
- The Union Health Ministry issued an advisory tightening regulation of stem-cell therapy across India.
- Lam Research announced an investment of about ₹10,000 crore to establish a silicon-component facility in India.
- Fujifilm announced an investment of about ₹800 crore for a semiconductor-materials manufacturing facility in India.
- The 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL) is scheduled to be held from 14 January to 7 February 2027.
- Sethuraman Panchanathan was named the recipient of the 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award by the US National Academy of Engineering.
- India rejected the Pakistan–China Boundary Joint Commission, saying it has no legal basis concerning territories claimed by India.
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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