Current Affairs 18 September 2026 — Part 2

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.NGT conference on climate dynamics organised by?

   • A.National Green Tribunal (NGT)✓ Correct Answer
   • B.NITI Aayog
   • C.MoEFCC
   • D.CPCB

   Explanation: Judicial reps from 17 countries at Vigyan Bhawan.

2. Q2.India's Net Zero Portal allows entities to?

   • A.Trade carbon credits
   • B.Register net-zero strategies✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Monitor air quality
   • D.Apply for subsidies

   Explanation: NAPCC Dashboard also launched.

3. Q3.WCEF 2026 (first in South Asia) was held in?

   • A.Mumbai
   • B.New Delhi
   • C.Gandhinagar, Gujarat✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Colombo

   Explanation: 2,000+ stakeholders from 66 countries.

4. Q4.Indians exposed to risky heat (Jun-Aug 2026)?

   • A.200 million
   • B.85 million
   • C.150 million
   • D.117 million✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Highest globally.

5. Q5.20th Asian Games 2026 host city?

   • A.Hangzhou, China
   • B.Aichi-Nagoya, Japan✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Doha, Qatar
   • D.Jakarta

   Explanation: Opening 19 Sep 2026.

6. Q6.4 wickets for 10 in Asian Games women's cricket QF?

   • A.Deepti Sharma
   • B.Renuka Thakur
   • C.Shree Charani✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Pooja Vastrakar

   Explanation: India chased 57 in 5 overs.

7. Q7.Abhishek Sharma's century was off how many balls vs Afghanistan?

   • A.25
   • B.28
   • C.35
   • D.30✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: India swept 3-0.

8. Q8.New CMD of NLC India (17 Sep 2026)?

   • A.Dr Prasanna Kumar Acharya✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Sanoj Kumar Jha
   • C.Rakesh Kumar
   • D.Sanjay Malhotra

   Explanation: 5-year tenure.

9. Q9.Govind Mohan given additional charge of Secretary, which ministry?

   • A.Finance
   • B.Home Affairs
   • C.Ministry of Cooperation✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Agriculture

   Explanation: From 17-26 Sep 2026.

10. Q10.IAS officer Manish Kumar Gupta belongs to which cadre?

    • A.Maharashtra
    • B.UP
    • C.Bihar
    • D.AGMUT✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: 1991-batch, empanelled for Secretary posts.

11. Q11.PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries by 3rd anniversary?

    • A.30 lakh✓ Correct Answer
    • B.20 lakh
    • C.50 lakh
    • D.10 lakh

    Explanation: Launched 17 Sep 2023.

12. Q12.Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 runs till?

    • A.15 October
    • B.2 October 2026✓ Correct Answer
    • C.26 January 2027
    • D.31 December

    Explanation: Culminates on Gandhi Jayanti.

13. Q13.Items in 8th PM Mementos e-Auction?

    • A.750
    • B.2,000
    • C.1,000
    • D.1,498✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: Includes silver memento of Lord Ram, Gond art.

14. Q14.White Knight Corps GOC visited which area for CT review?

    • A.Brattal, Udhampur✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Rajouri
    • C.Poonch
    • D.Kupwara

    Explanation: After neutralising 2 terrorists.

15. Q15.World Bamboo Day is observed on?

    • A.21 March
    • B.18 September✓ Correct Answer
    • C.5 June
    • D.22 April

    Explanation: Vital to NE India heritage & economy.