Attempt First
Try to solve the questions without checking the answer beforehand.
UPSC PRELIMS · CURRENT AFFAIRS
UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 18 September 2026
Practice UPSC-level Current Affairs MCQs for 18 September 2026 and strengthen your preparation for UPSC Prelims.
READY TO TEST YOUR PREPARATION?
Attempt today's Current Affairs Quiz
Solve all 10 questions and review the explanations after attempting the quiz.
Start Quiz →UPSC Current Affairs Quiz for 18 September 2026
This StudyAgora Daily Current Affairs Quiz is designed for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly the Preliminary Examination.
Regular practice with current affairs MCQs can help aspirants revise important developments and improve their ability to approach objective-type questions.
Attempt the quiz first and then use the explanations to identify areas that require further revision.
UPSC Daily Quiz Answer Key – 18 September 2026
Review the questions, correct answers and explanations from this quiz below.
Q1. Which Marathi film directed by Santosh Davakhar was selected as India's official entry for the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027)?
Correct Answer: Gondhal
The Film Federation of India selected director Santosh Davakhar's Marathi thriller Gondhal as India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
Q2. Which state government officially accorded 'second official language' status to the Tulu language?
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Fulfilling a long-standing regional demand, the Karnataka State Cabinet approved granting second official language status to the Tulu language across the state.
Q3. Who were named as India's flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan?
Correct Answer: Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor
Chef-de-mission Sahdev Yadav announced double Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker and reigning Asian Games shot put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor as India's flag-bearers.
Q4. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) signed two MoUs with which institution to strengthen anti-drone and cybersecurity capabilities?
Correct Answer: IIT Kanpur
CISF executed two agreements with IIT Kanpur to perform joint research on rogue-drone detection, micro-Doppler radar tracking, counter-UAS systems, and critical infrastructure protection.
Q5. Who took charge as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of NLC India Limited in September 2026?
Correct Answer: Prasanna Kumar Acharya
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya assumed charge as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of state-run miner and power generator NLC India Limited at Neyveli, succeeding Sanoj Kumar Jha.
Q6. Which two entities signed an MoU in New Delhi to strengthen India's agricultural export cold-chain logistics ecosystem?
Correct Answer: CONCOR and APEDA
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a strategic MoU to improve temperature-controlled logistics for farm exports.
Q7. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under whose chairing leadership?
Correct Answer: Shashi Shekhar Vempati
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting reconstituted the 18-member board of the CBFC for a three-year tenure under the leadership of Chairperson Shashi Shekhar Vempati.
Q8. The NIELIT–Infineon Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Semiconductor Manufacturing was virtually inaugurated in which city?
Correct Answer: Ahmedabad
Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada inaugurated the NIELIT–Infineon Centre of Excellence on Semiconductor Manufacturing at NIELIT Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Q9. Under the revised Passports (Amendment) Rules 2026 notified by the MEA, what is the maximum validity period for an ordinary passport issued to a child under 15 years?
Correct Answer: 5 years
According to the updated rules issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, a passport issued to a minor under 15 years of age is valid for 5 years or until the child reaches 18 years, whichever is earlier.
Q10. What was the central focus theme announced for World Bamboo Day 2026, observed annually on 18th September?
Correct Answer: Regenerative Development and Responsible Use
World Bamboo Day 2026 focused on the theme of regenerative development and responsible usage of bamboo resources to advance climate action and sustainable livelihoods.
How to Use Daily Current Affairs MCQs
Analyse Mistakes
Review the explanation for every question you get wrong or are uncertain about.
Revise the Topic
Connect important current affairs with your static UPSC notes.