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Current Affairs 20 September 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (20 September 2026)
1. Which country is hosting the 2026 Asian Games?
[A] South Korea
[B] Japan
[C] China
[D] Indonesia
Answer: B
2. The 2026 Asian Games are being hosted by which region of Japan?
[A] Tokyo–Yokohama
[B] Osaka–Kyoto
[C] Aichi–Nagoya
[D] Hokkaido–Sapporo
Answer: C
3. Who were named India’s flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games?
[A] Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker
[B] Manu Bhaker and O.P. Jaisha
[C] Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh
[D] PV Sindhu and Manu Bhaker
Answer: B
4. The World Chess Olympiad 2026 is being held in which country?
[A] Kazakhstan
[B] Uzbekistan
[C] Azerbaijan
[D] Georgia
Answer: B
5. India and Canada concluded which round of negotiations for their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 19 September 2026?
[A] Second round
[B] Third round
[C] Fourth round
[D] Fifth round
Answer: C
20 September 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. India and Canada are seeking to conclude their CEPA negotiations by the end of which year? – 2026
2. Who was appointed Deputy Chairperson of the ICC in September 2026? – Tavengwa Mukuhlani
3. Which country is associated with the Red Panda Network, an organisation working for red panda conservation in the Eastern Himalayas?- Nepal
4. The 2026 Asian Games are scheduled to continue until which date? – 4 October 2026
5. Which Indian defence organisation successfully conducted a flight test of the Pralay tactical ballistic missile in September 2026? – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Important Current Affairs 20 September 2026
- Asian Games 2026: The Asian Games opened today in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with India represented at the opening ceremony by flag-bearers Pawan Sehrawat and Manu Bhaker.
- India–US relations: India has warned that proposed U.S. measures targeting countries buying Russian oil could affect bilateral ties and global energy markets.
- RBI liquidity management: The RBI is expected to conduct additional bond sales after its first auction-based open-market bond sale in nine years.
- India’s borrowing: The government is expected to discuss its October–March borrowing calendar on 25 September, with ₹7.79 trillion already raised in FY2026–27.
- India–Canada trade: India and Canada are continuing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), targeting deeper trade and investment ties.
- Maldives–India: Maldives has repaid a $150 million loan to India, completing the final tranche of treasury bills subscribed by SBI.
- Delhi University elections: Counting for the 2026 DUSU elections began today amid heavy security deployment at North Campus.
- Greenland security: The U.S. and Denmark reached a new agreement concerning Greenland’s security, with the deal expected to be formally signed next week.
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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