Top 100 Current Affairs 2026 for Bank & SSC Exams (Month-wise, with Key Points)

Bank and SSC exams in late 2026 will ask current affairs from roughly the last six to nine months. This list collects 100 of the most exam-relevant news items of 2026 so far — appointments, awards, banking, government schemes, defence, international events, science and sports — with the one fact you need to remember for each. Every item links to the full PrepZen article with background and static GK.

How to use it: read one month a day, cover the key point and recall it, then attempt the practice questions at the end.

February 2026

1. FATF Updates Global Lists: New Entries in Increased Monitoring Category — The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its latest plenary session by updating the status of various nations regarding their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) frameworks. (International, 13 Feb)

March 2026

2. Park Chan-wook to Make History as First Korean Jury President at Cannes — Renowned filmmaker Park Chan-wook has been selected to preside over the Main Competition Jury at the upcoming 79th Cannes Film Festival. (Awards & Honours, 2 Mar)
3. RBI Penalizes Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services for Compliance Lapses — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slapped a monetary penalty of ₹11.50 lakh on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (MMFSL). (Banking & Finance, 2 Mar)
4. Government Unveils New Digital Dashboard and Manual to Streamline Banking Operations — Controller General of Accounts (CGA) T.C.A. Kalyani introduced the 'Government Bank Dashboard' and the 'Government Bank Manual'. (Government / Polity, 2 Mar)
5. Micron’s Semiconductor Assembly Facility Commences Operations in Sanand, Gujarat — Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging (ATMP) plant in Sanand, Gujarat. (Economy & Infrastructure, 2 Mar)
6. INS Tarangini Visits Sri Lanka as Part of 'Bridges of Friendship' Outreach — The Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Tarangini, arrived at the Trincomalee port in Sri Lanka. (Defence, 2 Mar)
7. India Showcases Telecom Prowess at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona — Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia led the Indian delegation at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 held in Barcelona, Spain. (International, 2 Mar)
8. Project Cheetah Expansion: Nine Felines from Botswana Arrive at Kuno National Park — Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the successful arrival of nine cheetahs from Botswana to augment the population in Madhya Pradesh. (Environment & Science, 2 Mar)
9. Jio Finance Debuts AI-Powered Financial Marketplace App 'Finsider' — Jio Finance Platform and Service Ltd (JFPSL) has launched 'Finsider', a new AI-backed mobile application. (Launches, 2 Mar)
10. Jammu & Kashmir Secures Historic Maiden Ranji Trophy Title — The Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) cricket team won its first-ever Ranji Trophy title by defeating Karnataka in the final at Hubballi. (Sports, 2 Mar)
11. Sikkim's Pakyong Airport to be Renamed in Honor of Freedom Fighter Trilochan Pokhrel — Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced the renaming of Pakyong Airport to 'Trilochan Pokhrel Airport'. (State Current Affairs, 2 Mar)
12. UAE Launches World’s Inaugural Sovereign Financial Cloud Infrastructure — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has introduced the 'Sovereign Financial Cloud Services Infrastructure' (SFCSI). (First-in-news, 2 Mar)
13. Interim Leadership Transition at Fino Payments Bank Amid Regulatory Investigation — Ketan Merchant, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been designated as the interim head to manage the bank's daily operations. (Bank-wise, 2 Mar)
14. International Polar Bear Day 2026 Observed to Promote Arctic Conservation — February 27 is observed annually as International Polar Bear Day to raise awareness about the challenges faced by polar bears due to climate change. (Others (misc), 2 Mar)
15. RBI Initiates March 2026 Round of Rural Consumer Confidence Survey — The Reserve Bank of India has launched the latest round of the Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS) for March 2026. (Banking & Finance, 2 Mar)
16. Sania Mirza Appointed as Brand Ambassador for The Derma Co’s Suncare Line — Former world-renowned tennis professional Sania Mirza has been officially named the brand ambassador for The Derma Co's suncare product category. (Appointments, 3 Mar)
17. NITI Aayog and JICA Ink Pact for Phase-II of SDG Cooperation Project — NITI Aayog has signed a Record of Discussions (RoD) with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the second phase of the 'Japan-India Cooperative Actions Towards SDGs' project. (Mou & Collaborations, 3 Mar)

May 2026

18. High-Profile Appointments: New CDS, Naval Chief, and CBFC Chairperson Named — The Government has appointed Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as the 3rd Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding Anil Chauhan. (Appointments, 11 May)
19. Milestone Achievement: India’s Three Flagship Jan Suraksha Schemes Complete 11 Years — The Central Government's primary social security trio—PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY—marked 11 years of operation on May 9, 2026. (Banking & Finance, 11 May)
20. Cabinet Clears Two New Semiconductor Units Under India Semiconductor Mission — The Union Cabinet has sanctioned two major semiconductor plants with a combined investment of ₹3,936 crore to boost the domestic electronics ecosystem. (Government / Polity, 11 May)
21. Government Increases Sugarcane FRP to ₹365 per Quintal for 2026-27 Season — The CCEA has approved a Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of ₹365 per quintal for sugarcane for the 2026-27 marketing season. (Economy & Infrastructure, 11 May)
22. World Bank Approves USD 500 Million Loan for Bihar Urban Transformation — The Bihar Cabinet has approved a USD 500 million loan from the World Bank to fund the Bihar Urban Transformation Programme. (International, 11 May)
23. Union Cabinet Launches 'Mission for Cotton Productivity' with ₹5,659 Crore Outlay — A dedicated mission to enhance cotton yields has been approved for a five-year duration from 2026-27 to 2030-31. (Launches, 11 May)
24. Nagaland Commences '100 Days Ayushman Student Coverage Mission' — Nagaland has launched a time-bound 100-day mission to extend comprehensive health insurance to all students in the state. (State Current Affairs, 11 May)
25. O.P. Jindal Global University Becomes India’s First IoE to Receive DASCA Accreditation — O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has achieved a milestone as the first Indian 'Institute of Eminence' (IoE) to be accredited by the Data Science Council of America (DASCA). (First-in-news, 11 May)
26. ECLGS 5.0 Approved with ₹18,100 Crore Outlay to Support MSMEs and Airlines — The Union Cabinet has greenlit the fifth iteration of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS 5.0) to provide liquidity support. (Banking & Finance, 11 May)
27. RBI and European Central Bank Ink Pact to Bolster Central Banking Ties — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the European Central Bank (ECB) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to enhance mutual cooperation in central banking operations. (Mou & Collaborations, 12 May)
28. NITI Aayog Report Reveals Major Shift in India's School Education Landscape — A landmark report by NITI Aayog titled 'School Education System in India' highlights that for the first time, government school enrollment share has dropped below 50%. (Others (misc), 12 May)
29. Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Appointed as India’s Next Chief of Defence Staff — Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) has been named as India's new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan. (Appointments, 12 May)
30. New Viksit Bharat - G RAM G Act to Replace MGNREGA from July 2026 — The Central Government has notified the implementation of the 'Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025' (VB-G RAM G). (Government / Polity, 12 May)
31. President Honors 15 Nursing Professionals with National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 — President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 to 15 nursing professionals at Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Awards & Honours, 13 May)
32. Indian Coast Guard Commissions 'ICGS Achal', 5th Adamya-Class Patrol Vessel — The Indian Coast Guard has formally commissioned 'ICGS Achal', the fifth ship in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV). (Defence, 13 May)
33. India Secures Historic Women's Recurve Gold at Archery World Cup Shanghai — The Indian Women's Recurve Team, comprising Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod, defeated China to win the Gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai. (Sports, 13 May)

June 2026

34. Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Appointed as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff — Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has assumed command as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy. (Appointments, 1 Jun)
35. Ministry of Statistics Revisions Index of Industrial Production (IIP) Base Year to 2022-23 — The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has officially updated the base year of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) from 2011-12 to 2022-23. (Economy & Infrastructure, 1 Jun)
36. India and Vietnam Secure Landmark Deal for Supersonic BrahMos Cruise Missile Export — During the Shangri-La Dialogue, India finalized a significant bilateral defense deal with Vietnam to export its indigenous BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. (Defence, 1 Jun)
37. PM SVANidhi Scheme Celebrates Six Years of Empowering India's Street Vendors — The Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme has successfully completed six years of operations since its rollout on June 1, 2020. (Launches, 1 Jun)
38. UN-Proclaimed Global Day of Parents Celebrated Globally on 1st June — The Global Day of Parents is observed annually across the world on June 1 to honor the critical role of parents in nurturing and protecting children. (Others (misc), 1 Jun)
39. General N S Raja Subramani Assumes Charge as India's New Chief of Defence Staff — General N.S. Raja Subramani has officially taken over the role of India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan. (Appointments, 1 Jun)
40. South Coast Railway Zone Headquartered in Visakhapatnam Becomes Fully Operational — The newly formed South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone has successfully become fully operational in Andhra Pradesh, marking India's 18th railway zone. (Economy & Infrastructure, 1 Jun)
41. India and Oman Operationalise Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) — The landmark bilateral trade agreement between India and Oman formally entered into force on June 1, 2026, aimed at boosting economic cooperation. (International, 2 Jun)
42. India Finishes Runner-Up at 22nd Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong — India registered a remarkable performance at the 22nd Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, securing second place in the final standings. (Sports, 2 Jun)
43. Brajesh Kumar Singh Appointed as New MD and CEO of Canara Bank — The Central Government has officially appointed Brajesh Kumar Singh to lead Canara Bank as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. (Bank-wise, 2 Jun)
44. Indian Overseas Bank Secures IFSCA Licence for GIFT City Branch — Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has successfully secured a licence from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to set up an offshore branch. (Banking & Finance, 3 Jun)
45. Kerala to Host 'Blue India 2026' International Ocean Studies Conference — Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) is scheduled to host the international conference and expo 'Blue India 2026'. (Environment & Science, 3 Jun)
46. UPI Services Go Live in Cambodia for Indian Travellers via KHQR Codes — Indian travellers can now conduct seamless QR-based transactions in Cambodia using UPI-enabled applications to scan Bakong's KHQR codes. (Banking & Finance, 3 Jun)
47. DRDO and IAF Complete Successful Flight-Test of Indigenously Developed RudraM-II Missile — The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with the Indian Air Force (IAF), successfully conducted a flight-test of the RudraM-II missile. (Defence, 3 Jun)
48. Cabinet Greenlights ₹10,000 Crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund for Airlines — To cushion domestic aviation players from skyrocketing fuel costs driven by geopolitical conflicts in West Asia, a one-time financial allocation has been approved. (Government / Polity, 4 Jun)
49. India and United Kingdom Partner to Launch Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory — India and the United Kingdom have jointly launched the India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) in New Delhi. (Mou & Collaborations, 5 Jun)

July 2026

50. DRiV Appoints Mahendra Singh Dhoni as National Brand Ambassador — DRiV, the major global automotive parts manufacturer and aftermarket division of Tenneco, has appointed legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its National Brand Ambassador. (Appointments, 1 Jul)
51. Indian Conservationists Parveen Sheikh and Barkha Subba Honoured with 2026 Whitley Award — Indian wildlife conservationists Parveen Sheikh and Barkha Subba have been declared winners of the prestigious 2026 Whitley Award, popularly known as the 'Green Oscar'. (Awards & Honours, 1 Jul)
52. India's UPI Extends Digital Footprint to Greece — Indian travellers can now execute seamless digital transactions in Greece as UPI services officially go live in the European nation. (Banking & Finance, 1 Jul)
53. Government Announces First Major Passport Application Fee Revision Since 2012 — The Government of India has introduced a revised passport application fee structure, enacted via official amendments to the Passports Rules, 1980. (Government / Polity, 1 Jul)
54. Indian Coast Guard Inducts Indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshay in Goa — The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has formally commissioned 'ICGS Akshay', a state-of-the-art indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), at a ceremony in Goa. (Defence, 1 Jul)
55. Gautam Buddha University Joins Mission ShaktiSAT, World's First All-Girls Lunar Satellite Initiative — Gautam Buddha University (GBU) has officially collaborated with Space Kidz India and IN-SPACe to support 'Mission ShaktiSAT'. (Environment & Science, 1 Jul)
56. Odisha Unveils 'Go East' Initiative to Accelerate Industrial Growth — Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the 'Go East' initiative during the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Eastern Region Council Meeting in Bhubaneswar. (State Current Affairs, 1 Jul)
57. State Bank of India Secures $300 Million Through Floating Rate Notes — The State Bank of India (SBI) successfully concluded the issuance of Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) worth USD 300 million through its London branch. (Bank-wise, 1 Jul)
58. Paisabazaar Partners SBM Bank India to Launch Paisa+ Secured Credit Card — Paisabazaar, a leading credit marketplace, has partnered with SBM Bank India to launch 'Paisa+', a co-branded, fixed-deposit-backed secured credit card. (Banking & Finance, 1 Jul)
59. India and Seychelles Ink 1,250 Crore Rupees Line of Credit for Infrastructure Development — India and Seychelles signed a massive 1,250 crore rupees Umbrella Line of Credit (LoC) agreement. (International, 2 Jul)
60. NPCI Collaborates with HSBC India and JP Morgan for Real-Time Forex Settlement in Cross-Border UPI — The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with HSBC India and JP Morgan Payments. (Mou & Collaborations, 2 Jul)
61. Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth Clinches Silver Medal at US Open Badminton 2026 — Indian badminton star Kidambi Srikanth secured the silver medal in the men's singles event at the US Open 2026. (Sports, 2 Jul)
62. India Gross GST Revenue Surges 14 Percent to Reach 1.95 Lakh Crore Rupees in June 2026 — India recorded gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections of 1.95 lakh crore rupees for June 2026, marking a robust 14% year-on-year growth. (Econy & Infrastructure, 2 Jul)
63. Legendary Theatre Director and Filmmaker Vijaya Mehta Passes Away at 92 — Renowned theatre director, actress, and filmmaker Vijaya Mehta passed away at the age of 92. (Current Affairs, 2 Jul)
64. India Celebrates 78th National Chartered Accountant Day on July 1 — The 78th National Chartered Accountant Day was celebrated across India on 1 July 2026. (Others (misc), 2 Jul)
65. Anupam Misra Appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Copper Limited — Anupam Misra has officially taken charge as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL). (Appointments, 2 Jul)
66. Sunil Bharti Mittal Honoured with USISPF Leadership Award 2026 — Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has been conferred with the prestigious USISPF Leadership Award 2026. (Awards & Honours, 2 Jul)

August 2026

67. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards 2025 Conferred at IMC 2026 — Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia presented the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards 2025. (Awards & Honours, 1 Aug)
68. India and Maldives Launch Live Favara-UPI Cross-Border Payment System — Direct funds transfers between Maldivian mobile banking applications and Indian UPI accounts are now operational via automated currency conversion. (Banking & Finance, 1 Aug)
69. Parliamentary Standing Committee Advocates Appointment of a Polar Ambassador for India — The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Shashi Tharoor, recommended creating a dedicated 'Polar Representative' post. (Government / Polity, 1 Aug)
70. Indian Navy Inducts Second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun' — The Indian Navy formally inducted 'Nipun', its second indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. (Defence, 1 Aug)
71. NSDC Partners with AVPL International to Roll Out 350 Drone Skill Centres Across India — National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and AVPL International joined hands to set up 350 Advanced Skill Centres (ASCs) focused on drone technology. (Mou & Collaborations, 1 Aug)
72. Former Indian Stand-in Test Captain Ajinkya Rahane Announces Retirement from International Cricket — Senior batter Ajinkya Rahane brought down the curtain on a 12-year international career spanning from 2011 to 2023. (Sports, 1 Aug)
73. Inauguration of India's Inaugural Department of Military Medicine at Lucknow — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the country's first dedicated Department of Military Medicine at Command Hospital (Central Command) in Lucknow. (First-in-news, 1 Aug)
74. IRDAI Sanctions ₹4,500 Crore Takeover of Magma General Insurance — Insurance Regulator IRDAI has formally cleared the ₹4,500 crore buyout of Magma General Insurance by a joint entity. (Corporate & Business, 1 Aug)
75. ProTec General Insurance Secures IRDAI Registration as Fourth Insurer of 2026 — IRDAI issued a Certificate of Registration (CoR) to ProTec General Insurance Limited, enabling it to operate as a general insurer. (Banking & Finance, 1 Aug)
76. Government Extends K Rajaraman Tenure as IFSCA Chairman Until October 2028 — The Central Government has extended the tenure of K. Rajaraman as Chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). (Appointments, 2 Aug)
77. Prime Minister Inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh — Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. (Economy & Infrastructure, 2 Aug)
78. Global Community Observes World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7 — World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is observed globally each year during the first week of August (1–7 August). (Others (misc), 2 Aug)
79. Cabinet Sanctions Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana to Expand Floating Solar Capacity — The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) to accelerate large-scale floating solar photovoltaic deployments. (Government / Polity, 2 Aug)
80. Ahmedabad Officially Hands Over Host Baton for Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030 — At the closing ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the ceremonial Commonwealth Games flag and Host Baton were handed over to Ahmedabad. (International, 3 Aug)
81. Ministry of Textiles to Organize 'GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit' in New Delhi — The Ministry of Textiles, in coordination with the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) and the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), is hosting the 'GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit' in New Delhi. (Launches, 3 Aug)
82. Odisha Enters Tripartite Agreement Worth ₹3,385 Crore for BharatNet Expansion — A tripartite pact was signed involving the Odisha State Government, Digital Bharat Nidhi (Ministry of Communications), and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). (State Current Affairs, 3 Aug)
83. Shivalik Small Finance Bank Completes Acquisition of ManiBhavnam Home Finance — Shivalik Small Finance Bank has successfully acquired and merged Delhi-based ManiBhavnam Home Finance India Private Limited into its structure. (Bank-wise, 3 Aug)

September 2026

84. International Red Panda Day Observed Worldwide — International Red Panda Day 2026 observed on 19 September. (Others (misc), 19 Sep)
85. Finance Minister Unveils IIT-Madras Unicorn Venture Fund to Foster Seed-Stage Startups — Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the IIT-Madras Unicorn Venture Fund during the annual alumni convention 'Sangam' in Bengaluru. (Banking & Finance, 26 Sep)
86. Finance Ministry Notifies Enforcement of Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 — The Union Ministry of Finance has designated 1 October 2026 as the official date of commencement for the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026. (Government / Polity, 26 Sep)
87. APEDA Oversees Maiden Export of GI-Certified Gulbarga Tur Dal to Maldives — In a major boost to regional agri-exports, a one-metric-tonne initial consignment of Geographical Indication (GI) tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal was flagged off to the Maldives. (Economy & Infrastructure, 26 Sep)
88. Sail Training Vessel INS Sudarshini Arrives in Alexandria Under Lokayan 26 Mission — The Indian Navy's sail training barque INS Sudarshini made its port call at Alexandria, Egypt, as part of the overseas Lokayan 26 navigational expedition. (Defence, 26 Sep)
89. Dr. S. Jaishankar Addresses 81st Session of United Nations General Assembly in New York — External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India and delivered the national address at the General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. (International, 26 Sep)
90. India and Netherlands Ink Strategic Accords to Accelerate Gujarat's Kalpasar Water Venture — India and the Netherlands signed two tripartite Memoranda of Understanding on the sidelines of the 9th India International Water Week 2026 in New Delhi under the leadership of Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil. (Mou & Collaborations, 26 Sep)
91. India Garners Historic Gold in Shooting and Dominates Kabaddi at Asian Games 2026 — Shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet clinched India's first gold medal of the Asian Games 2026, setting a continental final record of 484.6 in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team discipline. (Sports, 26 Sep)
92. Chief Justice of India Unveils Country's Maiden Victims Rights Centre in Patna — Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant inaugurated India's premier dedicated Victims Rights Centre at the Bihar State Legal Services Authority campus in Patna. (First-in-news, 26 Sep)
93. Cochin Shipyard and Synergy Marine Enter Strategic Pact for Domestic Vessel Construction — Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) partnered with Singapore-headquartered Synergy Marine Group through a Memorandum of Understanding for domestic maritime vessel fabrication and ship servicing. (Corporate & Business, 26 Sep)
94. Make in India Marks 12 Years of Industrial Transformation and Manufacturing Growth — The flagship Make in India programme achieved a 12-year milestone on 25 September 2026, having been initially rolled out on the same date in 2014. (Government / Polity, 26 Sep)
95. India Hosts 62nd APNIC Internet Conference in Mumbai Following a 14-Year Hiatus — The 62nd edition of the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre flagship gathering (APNIC 62) took place in Mumbai, returning to Indian soil after 14 years. (International, 26 Sep)
96. Mandeep Bhandari Appointed as Chairperson of Central Board of Secondary Education — Mandeep Bhandari is appointed as new Chairperson of CBSE. (Appointments, 28 Sep)
97. TakeMe2Space Partners with SpaceX to Launch Orbit Data Centre in 2028 — TakeMe2Space and SpaceX partner to launch orbital data centers in 2028. (Environment & Science, 28 Sep)
98. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Names Actor R. Madhavan as Brand Ambassador — R. Madhavan becomes the brand ambassador of Ujjivan SFB. (Bank-wise, 28 Sep)
99. Union Finance Minister Attends 11th AIIB Annual Meeting in Doha, Qatar — 11th AIIB Annual Board of Governors Meeting held in Doha, Qatar. (Banking & Finance, 28 Sep)
100. India's First LNG-Powered Dual-Fuel Train Inaugurated in Gujarat — India's first LNG dual-fuel train flagged off from Sabarmati, Gujarat. (Economy & Infrastructure, 28 Sep)

Practice: 20 questions from 2026 current affairs

Q1. Who is the author of the book titled 'Bringing the Cheetah Back to India: How Diplomacy Made Conservation’s Big Mission Possible'?

• (A) Jairam Ramesh
• (B) Prashant Agrawal
• (C) Sunita Narain
• (D) Valmik Thapar
• (E) M. K. Ranjitsinh

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF): 1. Central assistance is capped at 25% of bankable project costs. 2. Municipalities are required to raise at least 50% of costs through market-based options. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (A) 1 only
• (B) 2 only
• (C) Both 1 and 2
• (D) Neither 1 nor 2
• (E) Data insufficient

Q3. Who has been appointed as the new Representative of India on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?

• (A) Rahul Jain
• (B) Satyajit Mohanty
• (C) Govind Mohan
• (D) T. V. Somanathan
• (E) Campbell Wilson

Q4. What percentage of the USD 100 million loan provided by ADB to Motilal Oswal Home Finance is specifically allocated for green-certified housing projects?

• (A) 5%
• (B) 10%
• (C) 15%
• (D) 20%
• (E) 25%

Q5. Who is the author of the recently published book titled 'Bringing the Cheetah Back to India'?

• (A) Prashant Agrawal
• (B) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
• (C) Sam Pitroda
• (D) R. A. Mashelkar
• (E) S. H. Raza

Q6. According to the RBI's 2026 Prudential Norms, what is the minimum CET-1 ratio required for a bank to be eligible for declaring a dividend?

• (A) 6%
• (B) 7.5%
• (C) 8%
• (D) 9.25%
• (E) 10%

Q7. Who has been awarded the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Award 2026?

• (A) Mukesh Ambani
• (B) Sunil Bharti Mittal
• (C) Nandan Nilekani
• (D) Gautam Adani
• (E) Anand Mahindra

Q8. The Somnath Amrut Parv celebrated in May 2026 marks how many years since the restoration of the Somnath Temple?

• (A) 50 years
• (B) 60 years
• (C) 75 years
• (D) 100 years
• (E) 85 years

Q9. The SEHAT mission is a joint initiative of which two major research bodies in India?

• (A) ISRO and DRDO
• (B) ICMR and ICAR
• (C) CSIR and NITI Aayog
• (D) NABARD and RBI
• (E) AIIMS and IIT Delhi

Q10. The first-ever large-scale solar power project with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on Indian defence land has been approved in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

• (A) Jhansi
• (B) Sitapur
• (C) Prayagraj
• (D) Lucknow
• (E) Bareilly

Q11. What target has been set for India's installed nuclear power generation capacity by the year 2047, as highlighted during the launch of the ANUGYAN program?

• (A) 25 GWe
• (B) 50 GWe
• (C) 75 GWe
• (D) 100 GWe
• (E) 150 GWe

Q12. According to the World Happiness Report 2026, which country achieved its highest-ever ranking at the 4th position?

• (A) Iceland
• (B) Denmark
• (C) Costa Rica
• (D) Norway
• (E) Sweden

Q13. What was the retail inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of February 2026?

• (A) 2.74%
• (B) 3.12%
• (C) 3.21%
• (D) 3.50%
• (E) 4.01%

Q14. What is the estimated water storage capacity of the newly discovered ancient buried river channel beneath the Prayagraj-Kanpur stretch?

• (A) 500 to 1,000 million cubic metres
• (B) 1,500 to 2,000 million cubic metres
• (C) 2,500 to 3,000 million cubic metres
• (D) 3,500 to 4,000 million cubic metres
• (E) 5,000 to 6,000 million cubic metres

Q15. Who is the current Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

• (A) Surya Kant
• (B) Praveen Sood
• (C) Rahul Gandhi
• (D) Narendra Modi

Q16. With reference to Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) in India, consider the following statements: 1. They can operate on fuel blends ranging from E20 to E100. 2. The country's first flex-fuel passenger car is developed by Maruti Suzuki. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?

• (A) 1 only
• (B) 2 only
• (C) Both 1 and 2
• (D) Neither 1 nor 2
• (E) Either 1 or 2

Q17. Under the extended Jal Jeevan Mission, what is the significance of 'Sujalam Bharat'?

• (A) It is a mission to clean all major rivers in India.
• (B) It is a subsidy scheme for installing household filters.
• (C) It is a national digital framework to map the rural water supply chain.
• (D) It is a campaign to promote rainwater harvesting in urban cities.
• (E) It is a new insurance scheme for water infrastructure workers.

Q18. Which system has been introduced by the Kerala Forest Department as India's first fully digitalized, judiciary-integrated wildlife offence management system?

• (A) HAWK
• (B) EAGLE
• (C) FALCON
• (D) TIGER
• (E) KAAL

Q19. Unjha Cumin (Jeera) and Unjha Fennel (Variyali), which recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, are well-known agricultural products from which state?

• (A) Rajasthan
• (B) Madhya Pradesh
• (C) Maharashtra
• (D) Gujarat
• (E) Haryana

Q20. To which year has the MoS&PI updated the base year for State GDP (GSDP) calculations?

• (A) 2018-19
• (B) 2020-21
• (C) 2021-22
• (D) 2022-23
• (E) 2024-25

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