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Current Affairs 28 September 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (28 September 2026)
1. What is the theme of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026?
[A] Stronger Together
[B] Power in Partnership
[C] Air Power for Peace
[D] Sky Warriors
Answer: B
2. The Indian Coast Guard ship Shaunak recently sailed from Chennai as part of which initiative?
[A] Indo-Pacific Maritime Patrol
[B] QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission
[C] SAGAR Maritime Mission
[D] Operation Sea Shield
Answer: B
3. How many previously unclimbed peaks above 6,000 metres were summited during the recent NIMAS mountaineering expedition in Ladakh?
[A] 10
[B] 15
[C] 20
[D] 25
Answer: C
4. The Operation Drishti mega eye surgical camp held at Tangdhar was conducted by which organisation?
[A] DRDO
[B] Armed Forces Medical Services
[C] Indian Coast Guard
[D] Border Security Force
Answer: B
5. Which Indian defence organisation is developing a 30-kW-class counter-drone laser weapon capable of engaging drones at distances of up to about 5 km?
[A] HAL
[B] DRDO
[C] BEL
[D] BDL
Answer: B
28 September 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Which of the following countries is NOT among the seven Friendly Foreign Countries participating in Tarang Shakti 2026? – Japan
2. The Indian Army Chief recently outlined which vision focusing on strengthening the Army’s operational readiness and ability to sustain prolonged conflicts? – SAMARTH
3. During the recent Lokayan 26 expedition, INS Sudarshini arrived at which Egyptian port? – Alexandria
4. Which Indian defence company recently signed a contract worth about ₹811 crore with the Ministry of Defence for 160 SAT-SAAW weapons? – Bharat Dynamics Limited
5. Which aircraft is among the advanced foreign platforms participating in Tarang Shakti 2026? – F-35 Lightning II
Important Current Affairs 28 September 2026
- Bank strike deferred: The proposed three-day nationwide bank strike was deferred after talks between IBA and UFBU.
- Asian Games: India’s men’s kabaddi team won gold, defeating Iran 40–34 in the final.
- Anahat Singh: 18-year-old Anahat Singh won silver in women’s singles squash at the Asian Games.
- Railway projects: Amit Shah launched railway projects worth over ₹1,542 crore in Gujarat, including Kavach and automatic signalling works.
- AI in Railways: Northeast Frontier Railway and IIT Guwahati introduced Project DRISHTI, an AI-based system to monitor freight wagon doors, locks and seals.
- UN Security Council: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India and Brazil’s bids for permanent UNSC seats.
- India at UNGA: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed terrorism and India’s position on counter-terrorism during the UN General Assembly session.
- Google Gemini: Google is reportedly testing a “buy” option in Gemini AI in India, potentially enabling purchases directly through the AI assistant.
- School textbooks: Odisha reported thousands of errors in Classes 1–8 textbooks, including grammatical, spelling and factual errors, after significant printing expenditure.
- Virat Kohli milestone: Virat Kohli became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs.
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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