Weekly Current Affairs for Bank Quiz: 21 to 27 September 2026

If you’re hunting for a weekly current affairs for bank quizs that actually holds up when you check it, this is the week to have one — India had its biggest Asian Games medal haul in memory, the UN General Assembly opened a brand-new session, and Indian defence forces ran exercises with three different countries almost back to back. We’ve checked every fact below against reliable sources before adding it, so you can revise this with confidence for your SSC, UPSSSC PET, State PCS, Railway, or Banking quiz. Here are the 28 most important current affairs of the week.

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Sports

India Completes Historic Kabaddi Gold Sweep at Asian Games 2026

India won gold in both the men’s and women’s kabaddi events at the Asian Games 2026, with both teams beating Iran in their respective finals at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium on 26 September 2026. The men’s team won 40-34 to claim a record ninth Asian Games kabaddi title, while the women’s team won 37-34 to successfully defend the title they won at Hangzhou 2023. With this sweep, India now holds 13 total Asian Games kabaddi titles — nine men’s and four women’s — making it comfortably the most successful nation in the sport’s Asian Games history.

Static GK Box:

• India has now won nine of the ten men’s kabaddi titles contested at the Asian Games, with the sole exception being Jakarta 2018, when Iran won gold.
• Kabaddi has been a full medal event at the Asian Games since 1990, when it was first introduced in Beijing.
• Iran has consistently been India’s strongest rival in kabaddi at the continental level across both men’s and women’s events.
• The 2026 Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan — the third time Japan has hosted the Games, after Tokyo (1958) and Hiroshima (1994).

India Wins Women’s Cricket Gold at Asian Games 2026

India’s women’s cricket team won the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final after posting 216/3 and bowling Sri Lanka out for just 69. This was India’s second consecutive Asian Games gold in women’s cricket, following their title at Hangzhou 2023, and came in a tournament where India lost only to Bangladesh in the group stage before winning every other match, including the semi-final.

Static GK Box:

• Women’s cricket has been part of the Asian Games since 2010 (Guangzhou), while men’s cricket returned to the Games only in 2023.
• This was India’s second straight Asian Games gold in women’s cricket, having also won at Hangzhou 2023.
• The Asian Games 2026 are being hosted across Aichi and Nagoya in Japan, running from 19 September to 4 October 2026.
• India’s talismanic vice-captain Smriti Mandhana played a central role for the team throughout the tournament.

Mirabai Chanu Wins India’s First Weightlifting Medal at the Asian Games in 28 Years

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event at the Asian Games 2026, lifting a total of 198kg (87kg snatch + 111kg clean and jerk). This ended a 28-year wait for an Indian weightlifting medal at the Asian Games, the country’s last having come when Karnam Malleswari won silver in the 63kg category at Bangkok 1998. North Korea’s Ri Song-gum won gold with a world-record total of 215kg.

Static GK Box:

• Mirabai Chanu’s medal collection now spans the Olympics, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games — a rare complete set for an Indian athlete.
• She won Olympic silver at Tokyo 2020 in the same 49kg category.
• Karnam Malleswari, the last Indian weightlifting medallist at the Asian Games before Chanu, also won an Olympic bronze at Sydney 2000.
• Chanu had finished a heartbreaking fourth at the previous Asian Games (Hangzhou 2023) after an injury during her final lift.

Smriti Mandhana Becomes Highest Run-Scorer in Women’s T20I History

Smriti Mandhana became the leading run-scorer in women’s T20 International cricket during India’s Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Bangladesh, surpassing New Zealand’s Suzie Bates. Mandhana reached the milestone in her 178th T20I innings — reaching Bates’s tally of 4,758 runs in fewer matches — and now holds the record with 4,765-plus runs. This came just weeks after she had also become the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket across all formats combined, having overtaken former India captain Mithali Raj during the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai.

Static GK Box:

• Mandhana also brought up 100 sixes in women’s T20Is in the very same innings as her run-scoring record.
• She surpassed Mithali Raj’s all-format record of 10,868 international runs earlier the same month, during the Asia Cup in the UAE.
• India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur sits third on the all-time women’s T20I run list, behind Mandhana and Bates.
• Suzie Bates, the player Mandhana overtook, retired from international cricket after the T20 World Cup earlier in 2026.

Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet Win India’s First Shooting Gold at Asian Games 2026

Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won India’s first shooting gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, triumphing in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Shooting has traditionally been one of India’s strongest medal-generating sports at the Asian Games, and this mixed-team gold set the tone for further shooting and athletics medals through the rest of the Games.

Static GK Box:

• Mixed team events, where a male and female athlete compete together, have become an increasingly common format at recent Asian Games and Olympic shooting competitions.
• India has historically excelled in 10m air pistol and air rifle shooting events at multi-sport games.
• The Asian Games shooting competition typically awards medals across pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines.
• Indian shooters have consistently been among the country’s largest overall medal contributors at recent Asian Games editions.

Savita Punia Sets Record for Most International Matches in Women’s Hockey

Veteran Indian women’s hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia became the player with the most international match appearances in the history of Indian women’s hockey, achieving the milestone by playing her 321st international match against Indonesia during the Asian Games 2026 on 21 September. She surpassed the previous record of 320 matches held by former striker Vandana Kataria.

Static GK Box:

• Savita Punia is often referred to as the “Wall of India” for her goalkeeping performances.
• She captained the Indian women’s hockey team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where India finished a historic fourth.
• Vandana Kataria, whose record Savita broke, was the first Indian woman to score a hockey hat-trick at the Olympics (Tokyo 2020).
• Indian women’s hockey has seen a significant rise in international match exposure over the last decade, contributing to such career-appearance milestones.

India Wins Historic First-Ever Medals in MMA, Soft Tennis, and Rowing

India claimed historic first-ever Asian Games medals in three different sports this week. Suchika Thariyal won bronze in the women’s 60kg mixed martial arts (MMA) category — India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the sport. Jai Meena won bronze in soft tennis, another first for India at the Games. In rowing, Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won bronze in the men’s double sculls event, marking India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in that particular boat category.

Static GK Box:

• MMA and soft tennis are both relatively recent additions to the Asian Games sporting programme compared to traditional Olympic sports.
• Double sculls is a rowing event in which two rowers, each using two oars, race against other pairs.
• India’s rowing contingent has been steadily growing its presence at continental multi-sport events in recent years.
• “First-ever” medals in new sports are a recurring quiz-favourite theme at multi-sport games like the Asian Games.

Roshibina Devi Wins Silver in Wushu at Asian Games 2026

Narengbam Roshibina Devi won a silver medal for India in the women’s 60kg Sanda category of wushu at the Asian Games 2026. Wushu is a Chinese martial art with two broad competition formats — Sanda (full-contact sparring) and Taolu (forms/routines) — and has been a regular part of the Asian Games programme for several editions.

Static GK Box:

• Wushu is a Chinese martial art combining elements of combat sports and performance-based routines.
• Sanda is the full-contact sparring format, while Taolu involves scored choreographed routines.
• India will host the 11th Asian Senior Wushu Championships for the first time, according to recent announcements.
• Wushu has been part of the Asian Games since 1990, the same year kabaddi was introduced.

International Affairs

UN General Assembly’s 81st Session Begins Under Khalilur Rahman’s Presidency

The 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) formally opened on 8 September 2026 in New York, presided over by Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, who was elected President of the session in June 2026. This marks only the second time Bangladesh has held the UNGA presidency, the first being in 1986-87. Rahman succeeds Germany’s Annalena Baerbock, who presided over the 80th session. The 81st session’s theme is “Restoring Trust, Rebuilding Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.”

Static GK Box:

• The UNGA presidency rotates annually among the UN’s five regional groups; the 81st session’s presidency went to the Asia-Pacific group.
• The UN General Assembly is sometimes called the “Parliament of the World” since all 193 member states have equal voting rights within it.
• The UN General Assembly was established in 1945 under the UN Charter, signed in San Francisco.
• Bangladesh last held the UNGA presidency nearly four decades ago, in 1986-87.

SLINEX 2026: India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise Held in Visakhapatnam

The 13th edition of Exercise SLINEX (Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise) was conducted in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, from 17 to 21 September 2026, held in two phases — a harbour phase and a sea phase. The biennial exercise, first started in 2005, alternates venues between the two countries each year; the previous (12th) edition was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in August 2025.

Static GK Box:

• SLINEX began in 2005 and is conducted alternately in India and Sri Lanka.
• The exercise aims to strengthen interoperability and cooperation between the two navies, including joint operations in the Indian Ocean Region.
• India’s indigenous anti-submarine warfare ship INS Kavaratti and fleet tanker INS Jyoti took part from the Indian Navy.
• The Sri Lankan Navy’s ship SLNS Sindhurala participated from Sri Lanka’s side.

Nomadic Elephant 2026: India-Mongolia Military Exercise Held in Pithoragarh

The 18th edition of the joint India-Mongolia military exercise “Nomadic Elephant” began on 21 September 2026 at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, and will run until 3 October 2026. The India-Mongolia army exercise series began in 2006 and is typically held annually; the previous (17th) edition took place in Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, in 2025.

Static GK Box:

• Nomadic Elephant began in 2006, making the 2026 edition its 18th round after two decades of the exercise series.
• The exercise venue alternates between India and Mongolia each year.
• Pithoragarh, the exercise venue this year, is a Himalayan border district in Uttarakhand.
• Don’t confuse this with Exercise SLINEX (India-Sri Lanka, naval) or Varuna (India-France, naval) held around the same period.

Exercise Varuna 2026: India-France Naval Exercise Held in the Mediterranean

The 24th edition of the bilateral India-France naval exercise “Varuna” was conducted from 22 September 2026 in the Western Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of France. The Indian Navy’s guided-missile frigate INS Trishul, which had earlier arrived at the French port of Toulon, took part in the exercise. Varuna has been conducted between the two navies since 1993, though it was formally named “Varuna” only in 2001.

Static GK Box:

• Exercise Varuna between India and France has been held since 1993, though it only received its current name in 2001.
• Toulon, where INS Trishul docked ahead of the exercise, is a major French naval port on the Mediterranean coast.
• The exercise typically runs in two phases: a harbour phase and a sea phase.
• India conducts similarly long-running bilateral naval exercises with several countries, including Sri Lanka (SLINEX) and Singapore (SIMBEX).

Tarang Shakti 2026: India’s Multinational Air Exercise Returns to Jodhpur

The second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti, a large multinational air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force, began on 26 September 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and will run until 12 October 2026. More than 40 countries’ air forces, including Australia, Germany, Greece, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, are taking part. The exercise is held once every two years, with the first edition having taken place in 2024.

Static GK Box:

• Tarang Shakti’s first edition in 2024 was held partly in Sulur (Tamil Nadu) and partly in Jodhpur.
• The exercise aims to build coordination between the air forces of friendly nations.
• Jodhpur, this year’s sole venue, is home to one of the Indian Air Force’s key western-sector air bases.
• With over 40 participating nations, Tarang Shakti is among the largest multinational air exercises India has ever hosted.

National Affairs

Karnataka Grants Tulu Second Additional Official Administrative Language Status

The Karnataka government has granted Tulu the status of a second additional official administrative language in the state, applicable specifically in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, where the Dravidian language is widely spoken. Kannada remains the state’s sole official language everywhere else; Tulu will now be used alongside it for government work, public services, and education specifically within these two coastal districts, an area traditionally referred to as “Tulu Nadu.”

Static GK Box:

• Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in the coastal Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka, and parts of Kerala’s Kasaragod district.
• The region where Tulu is traditionally spoken is culturally referred to as “Tulu Nadu.”
• This is a district-specific language status, not a statewide one — Kannada remains Karnataka’s sole official language elsewhere.
• India recognises several such regional or additional official languages at the state level to support linguistic diversity in administration.

FAO Releases “Forests for Food, Nourishing People, Sustaining the Planet” Report

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released a report titled “Forests for Food, Nourishing People, Sustaining the Planet,” highlighting that more than 5 billion people worldwide depend on forests and trees in some form. The report notes that over 10,000 wild plant species are used directly as food, around 1.8 billion people use wood as cooking fuel, and forest watersheds supply fresh water to more than 85% of the world’s major cities — even as the world loses an average of 10.9 million hectares of forest every year.

Static GK Box:

• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) was established on 16 October 1945 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
• Qu Dongyu currently serves as FAO’s Director-General.
• World Food Day, linked to FAO’s founding, is observed globally on 16 October each year.
• The report highlights that rural households can derive up to 20% of their income from forest-related resources.

Sohar Port in Oman Opens New Trade Route for Indian Businesses

Oman has invited Indian businesses to use its Sohar Port and Freezone on the Gulf of Oman coast as an alternative trade route to the Gulf and West Asian markets, amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal comes after India and Oman’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into effect on 1 June 2026, under which more than 99% of India’s high-value exports to Oman now get immediate duty-free market access.

Static GK Box:

• The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping chokepoint near Iran, has seen repeated tensions affecting regional trade routes.
• Sohar Port is a deep-water port located on the Gulf of Oman coast, distinct from the Strait of Hormuz route.
• India-Oman CEPA came into force on 1 June 2026, giving most Indian high-value exports duty-free access.
• A “freezone” attached to a port typically offers tax and regulatory benefits to attract manufacturing, logistics, and investment.

Gwalior to Host Asia’s First Telecom Manufacturing Zone

Gwalior, in Madhya Pradesh, has been selected to host Asia’s first dedicated telecom manufacturing zone, aimed at boosting domestic production of telecom equipment and components. The move is expected to support India’s broader push toward self-reliance in electronics and telecom hardware manufacturing.

Static GK Box:

• A dedicated manufacturing zone typically offers infrastructure, tax incentives, and streamlined approvals to attract a specific industry.
• India’s telecom equipment manufacturing push aligns with the broader “Make in India” and Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) initiatives.
• Madhya Pradesh has been increasingly positioning itself for large-scale industrial and manufacturing investments in recent years.
• Gwalior is a historic city in Madhya Pradesh, also known for its fort and its association with the erstwhile Scindia princely state.

National Conference on Anti-Narcotics Task Forces Held in New Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Third National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces of States and Union Territories in New Delhi, with the theme “United Resolve, Shared Responsibility.” The conference brought together anti-narcotics leadership from across India’s states and union territories to coordinate strategy against drug trafficking and abuse.

Static GK Box:

• Anti-narcotics coordination in India is typically led at the central level by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
• This was the third edition of this particular national conference format, indicating it has become a recurring annual coordination event.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah also holds the portfolio of Minister of Cooperation.
• State-level Anti-Narcotics Task Forces (ANTFs) work alongside central agencies to tackle drug trafficking within their jurisdictions.

Awards and Culture

72nd National Film Awards Presented at Kevadia, Gujarat

The 72nd National Film Awards, honouring the best of Indian cinema for films certified in 2024, were presented by President Droupadi Murmu on 22 September 2026 at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat — the first time in the awards’ history that the ceremony was held outside New Delhi. “Article 370” won Best Feature Film and also earned Yami Gautam the Best Actress award. The Best Actor honour was shared between Mammootty (for “Bramayugam”) and Kartik Aaryan (for “Chandu Champion”), while veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024.

Static GK Box:

• This was the first National Film Awards ceremony ever held outside New Delhi, part of the “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” initiative.
• “Kalki 2898 AD” won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, and Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Direction for the Tamil film “Amaran.”
• Randeep Hooda won the award for Best Debut Director at this edition.
• The National Film Awards were first instituted in 1954, following recommendations of the 1949 Film Enquiry Committee.

Nagaland’s “Ang” Wins Platform Prize at Toronto International Film Festival 2026

“Ang,” a film set against the backdrop of Nagaland and directed by Theja Rio, won the prestigious Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026. The win also secured the film direct qualification for the 2027 Academy Awards (Oscars), giving it a significant head start in the awards season conversation.

Static GK Box:

• The Platform Prize at TIFF is awarded to a film demonstrating strong directorial vision, and past winners have gone on to major awards recognition.
• TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) is one of the most prominent film festivals globally, often considered a launchpad for awards season.
• India’s official Oscar entry for Best International Feature Film in the 2027 awards is the Marathi film “Gondhal,” directed by Santosh Dawkhar — a separate category from TIFF’s Platform Prize.
• Northeast Indian cinema has been gaining increasing international recognition at major film festivals in recent years.

17th Kathakali Festival Held in Chennai

The 17th Kathakali Festival, themed “Katha Rasa Sangama: Confluence of the Essence of Stories,” was held in Chennai from 18 to 20 September 2026. Kathakali is a classical dance-drama form that originated in Kerala, but this particular festival has traditionally been hosted in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The 2026 edition concluded with a presentation of “Rukmangada Charitham” by Margi Theatre, a story depicting King Rukmangada’s devotion and his observance of the Ekadashi fast.

Static GK Box:

• Kathakali is a classical dance-drama form that originated in Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes and makeup.
• Despite Kathakali’s Kerala origins, this particular annual festival is traditionally held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• “Rukmangada Charitham,” performed at this year’s closing, depicts a king renowned for his devotion to the Hindu fasting day of Ekadashi.
• Margi is a well-known Kerala-based institution dedicated to preserving traditional performing arts, including Kathakali.

Shantanu Moitra to Receive National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026

Renowned music composer Shantanu Moitra has been selected to receive the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 for Music Direction, a prestigious honour conferred by the Department of Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh, in the field of light music. The award was given to singer Sonu Nigam in 2025, and to the composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy in 2024.

Static GK Box:

• The National Lata Mangeshkar Award is named after the legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar and is presented by Madhya Pradesh’s Department of Culture.
• Recent recipients include Sonu Nigam (2025) and the composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (2024).
• Shantanu Moitra is known for composing music for several acclaimed Hindi films across genres.
• Madhya Pradesh administers a number of prestigious national-level cultural awards, reflecting the state’s active promotion of the arts.

Rajat Sharma Re-elected President of the News Broadcasters and Digital Association

Rajat Sharma was unanimously re-elected as President of the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) for the 2026-27 term. The NBDA represents television news broadcasters and digital news platforms in India and plays a key role in setting self-regulatory standards for the industry.

Static GK Box:

• The NBDA (News Broadcasters and Digital Association) is a self-regulatory body for private television news and digital media companies in India.
• Rajat Sharma is also the editor-in-chief of a major Hindi news channel.
• Self-regulatory media bodies like the NBDA typically issue and enforce broadcast codes of conduct for their member organisations.
• An unopposed or unanimous re-election typically signals broad consensus among an association’s member organisations.

Important Days

International Day of Peace 2026 Observed on 21 September

The International Day of Peace was observed globally on 21 September 2026, with this year’s theme being “Invest in Peace for Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.” The day was first declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 and has been observed annually since 1982, aiming to promote global peace, prevent conflict, and reduce violence worldwide.

Static GK Box:

• The International Day of Peace was declared by the UN General Assembly in 1981 and first observed the following year, in 1982.
• It is sometimes referred to informally as “World Peace Day.”
• The day is traditionally marked by the ringing of the Peace Bell at UN Headquarters in New York.
• This day falls in the same week as the UN General Assembly’s annual high-level session each September.

International Day of Sign Languages 2026 Observed on 23 September

The International Day of Sign Languages was observed on 23 September 2026, with the theme “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights.” First established in 2018, the day aims to promote awareness of sign languages and support the rights of the deaf community worldwide. It falls within the broader International Week of the Deaf, observed from 21 to 27 September.

Static GK Box:

• The International Day of Sign Languages was first observed in 2018, making it a relatively recent addition to the UN’s calendar of observances.
• It falls within the International Week of the Deaf, a longer observance period in the same week.
• The day is closely linked to the World Federation of the Deaf, which advocates globally for sign language rights.
• India recognises Indian Sign Language (ISL) as a distinct language, with a dedicated ISL Research and Training Centre established to support it.

Science, Environment and Economy

India Reaffirms Commitment to Eliminate Hepatitis B and C by 2030

During the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, India reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating viral Hepatitis B and C as public health threats by the year 2030. Hepatitis is a viral disease that affects the liver, and India’s reaffirmation forms part of a broader global push, alongside other countries, to meet this elimination target within the same timeframe.

Static GK Box:

• Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that primarily affect the liver and can lead to serious long-term illness if untreated.
• The World Health Organization has set a global target of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
• World Hepatitis Day is observed globally on 28 July each year to raise awareness about the disease.
• India’s public health commitments are often reaffirmed at major international forums like the UN General Assembly.

Assam Home to Nearly 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned Rhino Population

Assam is home to nearly 80% of the world’s greater one-horned rhinoceros population, a fact that has come back into focus amid ongoing conservation discussions. The state’s Kaziranga National Park is particularly renowned for hosting the largest concentration of this rhino species, which is also known as the Indian rhinoceros.

Static GK Box:

• The greater one-horned rhinoceros is also known as the Indian rhinoceros and is distinguished by its single horn, unlike Africa’s two-horned rhino species.
• Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its rhino conservation success.
• World Rhino Day is observed globally on 22 September each year to raise awareness about rhino conservation.
• India also has smaller greater one-horned rhino populations in West Bengal’s national parks and parts of Uttar Pradesh.

Make in India Initiative Completes 12 Years

The “Make in India” initiative completed 12 years since its launch on 25 September 2014, when it was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The scheme’s primary objective is to transform India into a major global hub for manufacturing, design, and innovation. “Make in India 2.0” now spans 27 sectors, comprising 15 manufacturing sectors and 12 service-oriented sectors, under the nodal Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Static GK Box:

• Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014 from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
• “Make in India 2.0” covers 27 sectors in total: 15 manufacturing and 12 service-oriented sectors.
• The scheme’s nodal ministry is the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• The initiative’s logo features a lion made of gears, symbolising manufacturing strength and national progress.

Quick Revision Table

MCQ Test: Weekly Current Affairs for Bank quizs

Q1. India won gold in both men’s and women’s kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026 by beating which country in the finals?
A) Pakistan B) Iran C) Bangladesh D) South Korea
Answer: B) Iran

Q2. India’s women’s cricket team won gold at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating which team in the final?
A) Bangladesh B) Pakistan C) Sri Lanka D) Thailand
Answer: C) Sri Lanka

Q3. Mirabai Chanu won silver in which weightlifting category at the Asian Games 2026?
A) 45kg B) 49kg C) 55kg D) 59kg
Answer: B) 49kg

Q4. Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in which format of women’s international cricket?
A) Test B) ODI C) T20I D) All formats combined
Answer: C) T20I

Q5. Who won India’s first-ever shooting gold at the Asian Games 2026, in the 10m air pistol mixed team event?
A) Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh B) Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet C) Elavenil Valarivan and Aishwary Pratap D) Palak Gulia and Divyansh Panwar
Answer: B) Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet

Q6. Savita Punia set a new record for most international matches in Indian women’s hockey history, surpassing the record held by whom?
A) Rani Rampal B) Vandana Katariya C) Gurjit Kaur D) Deepika Thakur
Answer: B) Vandana Katariya

Q7. Who won India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts (MMA)?
A) Roshibina Devi B) Jai Meena C) Suchika Thariyal D) Ritika Hooda
Answer: C) Suchika Thariyal

Q8. Roshibina Devi won a silver medal for India in which sport at the Asian Games 2026?
A) Karate B) Wushu C) Taekwondo D) Judo
Answer: B) Wushu

Q9. Who has been elected President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly?
A) Annalena Baerbock B) Khalilur Rahman C) Antonio Guterres D) Csaba Korosi
Answer: B) Khalilur Rahman

Q10. SLINEX 2026, the 13th edition of the India-Sri Lanka naval exercise, was held in which Indian city?
A) Chennai B) Kochi C) Visakhapatnam D) Mumbai
Answer: C) Visakhapatnam

Q11. The 18th edition of Exercise Nomadic Elephant, between India and Mongolia, was held in which Indian state?
A) Uttarakhand B) Himachal Pradesh C) Rajasthan D) Sikkim
Answer: A) Uttarakhand

Q12. Exercise Varuna, the 24th edition of which India held in the Western Mediterranean in 2026, is a naval exercise between India and which country?
A) UK B) France C) Italy D) Spain
Answer: B) France

Q13. The second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti, hosted by the Indian Air Force, was held at which location?
A) Sulur, Tamil Nadu B) Jodhpur, Rajasthan C) Pune, Maharashtra D) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Q14. Karnataka granted “second additional official administrative language” status to Tulu in which two districts?
A) Mysuru and Mandya B) Dakshina Kannada and Udupi C) Belagavi and Bagalkot D) Bengaluru Urban and Rural
Answer: B) Dakshina Kannada and Udupi

Q15. Which organisation released the report “Forests for Food, Nourishing People, Sustaining the Planet”?
A) UNEP B) WWF C) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) D) World Bank
Answer: C) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Q16. Sohar Port, which has invited Indian businesses to use it as an alternative trade route, is located in which country?
A) UAE B) Oman C) Qatar D) Bahrain
Answer: B) Oman

Q17. Asia’s first dedicated telecom manufacturing zone is being established in which Indian city?
A) Bhopal B) Indore C) Gwalior D) Jabalpur
Answer: C) Gwalior

Q18. Who inaugurated the Third National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces in New Delhi?
A) Narendra Modi B) Amit Shah C) Rajnath Singh D) S. Jaishankar
Answer: B) Amit Shah

Q19. The 72nd National Film Awards were presented for the first time outside New Delhi, at which location?
A) Statue of Unity, Kevadia B) Mumbai C) Panaji, Goa D) Chandigarh
Answer: A) Statue of Unity, Kevadia

Q20. Which film won Best Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards?
A) Chandu Champion B) Article 370 C) Bramayugam D) Amaran
Answer: B) Article 370

Q21. “Ang,” which won the Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026, is set against the backdrop of which Indian state?
A) Manipur B) Nagaland C) Mizoram D) Assam
Answer: B) Nagaland

Q22. The 17th Kathakali Festival 2026 was held in which city?
A) Kochi B) Thiruvananthapuram C) Chennai D) Bengaluru
Answer: C) Chennai

Q23. Who has been selected for the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 for Music Direction?
A) Sonu Nigam B) Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy C) Shantanu Moitra D) A.R. Rahman
Answer: C) Shantanu Moitra

Q24. Rajat Sharma has been re-elected President of which media association for the 2026-27 term?
A) Press Council of India B) News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) C) Editors Guild of India D) Indian Newspaper Society
Answer: B) News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA)

Q25. What was the theme of the International Day of Peace 2026?
A) “Invest in Peace for Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day” B) “Peace Begins with Me” C) “The Right to Peace” D) “Shaping Peace Together”
Answer: A) “Invest in Peace for Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day”

Q26. India reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate Hepatitis B and C as a public health threat by which year?
A) 2025 B) 2028 C) 2030 D) 2035
Answer: C) 2030

Q27. Assam is home to nearly what percentage of the world’s greater one-horned rhinoceros population?
A) 50% B) 65% C) 80% D) 95%
Answer: C) 80%

Q28. The “Make in India” initiative, which completed 12 years in September 2026, was originally launched in which year?
A) 2012 B) 2014 C) 2016 D) 2018
Answer: B) 2014

That wraps up this week’s weekly current affairs for bank quizs, covering 21 to 27 September 2026 — easily one of the busiest weeks of the year given India’s Asian Games performance. Every point above has been checked against verified sources before publishing, so you can revise this with confidence for your SSC, UPSSSC PET, State PCS, Railway, or Banking quiz. Download the free branded version to carry this week’s revision with you, and don’t forget to check back next week for the next round-up. See you then!

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Shikha

Covers Current Affairs at RozgarOfficial, with a focus on International Relations and GA topics. Works in the Central Government, has cleared SSC multiple times, and has appeared for State PCS Mains — experience that shapes her exam-focused approach to current affairs. Also shares exam strategy and preparation insights occasionally.