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Current Affairs 27 September 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (27 September 2026)
1. The 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA 2026 is being conducted between India and which country?
[A] Italy
[B] France
[C] Germany
[D] Spain
Answer: B
2. Which Indian Air Force officer became the first woman non-medical officer in the Indian Armed Forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal?
[A] Air Vice Marshal Bharti Singh
[B] Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma
[C] Air Vice Marshal Priya Nair
[D] Air Vice Marshal Anjali Rao
Answer: B
3. Exercise Vayushakti-26, conducted by the Indian Air Force, was held at which location?
[A] Pokhran Field Firing Range
[B] Mahajan Field Firing Range
[C] Deolali Range
[D] Babina Field Firing Range
Answer: A
4. The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand is manufactured by which Indian company?
[A] Bharat Dynamics Limited
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[C] Bharat Electronics Limited
[D] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Answer: B
5. Which organisation is the nodal body responsible for approving major capital acquisition proposals for India’s Armed Forces?
[A] DRDO
[B] Defence Acquisition Council
[C] National Security Council
[D] Defence Planning Committee
Answer: B
27 September 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Which aircraft is associated with India’s LCA Mk1A programme? – Tejas
2. Which indigenous air-defence system was approved for procurement for the Indian Army and is developed by DRDO? – Akash Weapon System
3. What is the primary role of the TAPAS-BH system developed by DRDO? – Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
4. Which Indian naval platform is associated with India’s indigenous aircraft carrier programme? – INS Vikrant
5. India’s indigenous Guided Pinaka Rocket System is being developed primarily for: – Precision strike against ground targets
Important Current Affairs 27 September 2026
- 🥇 India women’s kabaddi team won gold at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating Iran 37–34.
- 🏃 Sawan Barwal won silver in the men’s marathon at the Asian Games with a national-record timing.
- 🛡️ DRDO signed an ₹811-crore deal for 160 Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAAW).
- 🚗 Bharat NCAP 2.0 is being rolled out with upgraded vehicle crash-safety testing.
- 👩🌾 Maharashtra passed a Women Farmer Empowerment Bill recognising women as farmers regardless of land ownership.
- 🚆 South Central Railway deployed upgraded Kavach 4.0 over a 108-km stretch.
- 🌧️ Odisha faced severe rain and flood concerns, with schools closed and thousands evacuated.
- 🌍 Ethiopia’s Tigray region is again facing renewed conflict-related tensions.
- 🎯 India continued its medal campaign across athletics, shooting and kabaddi at the 2026 Asian Games.
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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