Current Affairs 28 September 2026
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National Current Affairs
APEDA Facilitates Export of GI-Tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export of a 1 metric tonne (MT) consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives. Gulbarga Tur Dal is a GI-tagged agricultural product from the Kalaburagi (formerly Gulbarga) region of Karnataka. Tur dal, also known as pigeon pea or red gram, is an important pulse crop in India.
A Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used to identify products originating from a specific geographical region whose quality, reputation or other characteristics are essentially attributable to that origin.
India’s First Port-Based e-Methanol Plant
India laid the foundation stone for its first port-based e-methanol production facility at the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, Gujarat, on 26 September 2026. The foundation stone was laid by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The project involves a total investment of ₹2,300 crore and will have a production capacity of 150 tonnes per day.
E-methanol, also called electronic methanol, is a synthetic fuel produced using renewable energy, green hydrogen and a carbon dioxide source. The proposed facility will use renewable power, water and biogenic carbon dioxide to manufacture green methanol. It is intended to supply cleaner marine fuel to vessels operating along the Asia-Europe International Trade Corridor.
Committees and Conferences
9th India International Water Week 2026
The 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 was organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from 22 to 26 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the event on 22 September 2026. Its theme was “Climate Resilient Water Management.”
The Netherlands and Germany participated as partner countries. The event included ministerial discussions, water leaders’ forums, technical sessions and an exhibition showcasing technologies and solutions for sustainable water management.
Sports
Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh Win Gold in 10m Air Pistol
Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 25 September 2026. The Indian pair established a new Asian record with a combined score of 484.6 points in the final.
Sawan Barwal Wins Historic Silver Medal in Men’s Marathon
Indian athlete Sawan Barwal won a historic silver medal in the Men’s Marathon at the 2026 Asian Games, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 26 September 2026. He completed the 42.195-km race in 2 hours, 11 minutes and 37 seconds, setting a new Indian national record.
India Wins Double Gold in Kabaddi
India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams won gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, successfully defending their respective titles. Both teams defeated Iran in their finals on 26 September 2026, securing two gold medals for India.
Important Days
World Tourism Day – 27 September
World Tourism Day 2026 was observed on 27 September under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”, with international celebrations in El Salvador. The day highlights the role of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in promoting sustainable, inclusive, and accessible tourism.
According to the Ministry of Tourism, the tourism sector contributed 5.22% to India’s GDP and supported 8.46 crore jobs in 2023–24. Domestic Tourist Visits reached 428.55 crore in 2025, while Foreign Tourist Visits increased to 2.53 crore. Foreign exchange earnings from tourism reached ₹2,76,831 crore in 2025.
Appointments
Mandeep K. Bhandari Appointed New CBSE Chairperson
Mandeep K. Bhandari was appointed the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on 25 September 2026. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
CBSE is not a constitutional body. It functions as an autonomous organisation under the administrative control of the Ministry of Education. It conducts public examinations for Classes X and XII and provides academic affiliation to schools in India and abroad.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Q1. Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in which of the following events?
A. 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team
B. 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Mixed Team
C. 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
D. 50m Rifle 3 Positions Mixed Team
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Answer: C. 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
Explanation: Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. They established a new Asian record with 484.6 points in the final.
Q2. GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal, which was recently in the news, belongs to which of the following States?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
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Answer: B. Karnataka
Explanation: Gulbarga Tur Dal is a Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged agricultural product from the Kalaburagi region of Karnataka. It was recently in the news because APEDA facilitated the export of a 1 metric tonne consignment of Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives on 24 September 2026.
Q3. What was the theme of the 9th India International Water Week 2026, held in New Delhi?
A. Water for Sustainable Development and Prosperity
B. Climate Resilient Water Management
C. Water Security for Global Economic Growth
D. Sustainable Groundwater Management for All
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Answer: B. Climate Resilient Water Management
Explanation: The 9th India International Water Week 2026 was organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from 22 to 26 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management”. It was inaugurated by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, with the Netherlands and Germany participating as partner countries.
Q4. Which of the following countries participated as partner countries in the 9th India International Water Week 2026?
A. France and Germany
B. Netherlands and Germany
C. Japan and Australia
D. Netherlands and Denmark
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Answer: B. Netherlands and Germany
Explanation: The Netherlands and Germany participated as partner countries in the 9th India International Water Week 2026, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 22 to 26 September 2026. The theme was “Climate Resilient Water Management”.
Q5. Sawan Barwal, who recently won a historic silver medal at the Asian Games 2026, is associated with which of the following events?
A. Men’s 10,000 Metres
B. Men’s Marathon
C. Men’s 3,000 Metres Steeplechase
D. Men’s 20 km Race Walk
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Answer: B. Men’s Marathon
Explanation: Sawan Barwal won the silver medal in the Men’s Marathon at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He completed the race in 2:11:37, setting a new Indian national record and ending India’s 44-year wait for an Asian Games medal in the event.
Q6. India’s first port-based e-methanol production facility is being established at which of the following ports?
A. Visakhapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh
B. Deendayal Port, Gujarat
C. Paradip Port, Odisha
D. V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tamil Nadu
Show Answer
Answer: B. Deendayal Port, Gujarat
Explanation: India’s first port-based e-methanol production facility is being established at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat. The ₹2,300 crore project is a joint initiative of Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited. It will have a total production capacity of 150 tonnes per day and support India’s transition towards cleaner maritime fuels.
Q7. E-methanol, also called electronic methanol, can be produced using which of the following?
A. Renewable energy, green hydrogen and carbon dioxide
B. Coal, natural gas and crude oil
C. Nuclear energy, methane and nitrogen
D. Biomass, petroleum and sulphur dioxide
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Answer: A. Renewable energy, green hydrogen and carbon dioxide
Explanation: E-methanol is a synthetic fuel produced by combining green hydrogen, generated using renewable electricity, with captured carbon dioxide. It can be used as a cleaner alternative to conventional marine fuels. India’s first port-based e-methanol production facility is being established at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat.
Q8. What was the theme of World Tourism Day 2026?
A. Tourism and Sustainable Transformation
B. Tourism and Peace
C. Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism
D. Tourism and Green Investments
Show Answer
Answer: C. Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism
Explanation: World Tourism Day 2026 was observed on 27 September under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”, with international celebrations in El Salvador. The theme highlights the role of digital innovation and AI in making tourism more inclusive, sustainable and accessible.
Q9. World Tourism Day is observed every year on which of the following dates?
A. 21 September
B. 25 September
C. 27 September
D. 30 September
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Answer: C. 27 September
Explanation: World Tourism Day is observed annually on 27 September. It was first celebrated in 1980 to commemorate the adoption of the statutes of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation in 1970. The theme for World Tourism Day 2026 was “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”, with international celebrations hosted by El Salvador.
Q10. Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in September 2026?
A. Rahul Singh
B. Lokhande Prashant Sitaram
C. Mandeep K. Bhandari
D. Himanshu Gupta
Show Answer
Answer: C. Mandeep K. Bhandari
Explanation: Mandeep K. Bhandari, a 2001-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, was appointed the new CBSE Chairperson on 25 September 2026. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. He replaced Lokhande Prashant Sitaram, who was holding additional charge of the post.
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What is the use of e-methanol?
E-methanol is a low-carbon, synthetic liquid fuel used primarily to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like maritime shipping, heavy industry, and chemical manufacturing.
What is the theme for World Water Week in 2026?
The theme for World Water Week 2026 is Water for People and Progress.
Who is the current chairperson of the CBSE?
Mandeep K. Bhandari was recently appointed as the new Chairperson of the CBSE.
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