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Practice Daily Current Affairs 11 September 2026 with important GK questions, answers, explanations, answer key and revision notes for SSC, Banking, Railway and other exams.

Daily Current Affairs for 11 September 2026 are important for SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State PCS and other competitive exams. This article includes important Daily GK MCQs with answers, explanations, quick revision notes and exam-wise preparation tips.

Daily Current Affairs 11 September 2026: Overview

This Daily Current Affairs set is designed for aspirants who want quick revision before attempting mock tests. The questions cover important areas that commonly appear in General Awareness, Banking Awareness and Current Affairs sections.

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Date11 September 2026
Total Questions50
Question TypeMultiple Choice Questions
Useful ForSSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State Exams and General Competitive Exams
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Why Daily Current Affairs Matter

Current Affairs questions are frequently asked in competitive exams because they test awareness of recent national, international, economic, sports, awards, appointments and government-related developments. Daily practice helps candidates improve retention and reduces last-minute revision pressure.

Today’s Key Revision Areas

  • National and international current affairs
  • Government schemes and policy-related updates
  • Economy, banking and financial awareness
  • Awards, appointments and important personalities
  • Sports, science, technology and environment updates
  • Static GK connected with recent news

Daily Current Affairs MCQs: 11 September 2026

Practice the following questions carefully. Read the explanation after each answer to understand the context behind the fact.

Q1. Which major international summit is India hosting in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026?

  1. G20 Summit
  2. BRICS Leaders’ Summit
  3. SCO Summit
  4. ASEAN Summit

Correct Answer: B. BRICS Leaders’ Summit

Explanation: India is hosting the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026.

Q2. In which city is the 2026 BRICS Leaders’ Summit being hosted by India?

  1. Mumbai
  2. Bengaluru
  3. New Delhi
  4. Hyderabad

Correct Answer: C. New Delhi

Explanation: The 2026 BRICS Leaders’ Summit is being hosted in New Delhi.

Q3. On which dates is the 2026 BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled in New Delhi?

  1. September 10–11
  2. September 11–12
  3. September 12–13
  4. September 14–15

Correct Answer: C. September 12–13

Explanation: The BRICS Leaders’ Summit is scheduled for September 12–13, 2026.

Q4. Which country is hosting the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in 2026?

  1. Brazil
  2. India
  3. Russia
  4. China

Correct Answer: B. India

Explanation: India is hosting the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in 2026.

Q5. Which organisation is holding its Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi this weekend?

  1. SAARC
  2. BRICS
  3. NATO
  4. ASEAN

Correct Answer: B. BRICS

Explanation: BRICS is holding its Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi.

Q6. Which city is facing major traffic restrictions due to the 2026 BRICS Summit?

  1. Jaipur
  2. New Delhi
  3. Ahmedabad
  4. Lucknow

Correct Answer: B. New Delhi

Explanation: New Delhi is facing extensive traffic and security restrictions because of the BRICS Summit.

Q7. Which Indian city has declared a public holiday in connection with BRICS Summit security arrangements?

  1. Mumbai
  2. Chennai
  3. New Delhi
  4. Kolkata

Correct Answer: C. New Delhi

Explanation: Delhi authorities declared a public holiday to manage traffic and security during the BRICS Summit.

Q8. Who is the Prime Minister of India hosting the 2026 BRICS Summit?

  1. Amit Shah
  2. Narendra Modi
  3. Rajnath Singh
  4. Nitin Gadkari

Correct Answer: B. Narendra Modi

Explanation: Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India.

Q9. Which country joined BRICS in 2024?

  1. Japan
  2. Iran
  3. France
  4. Germany

Correct Answer: B. Iran

Explanation: Iran became a BRICS member in 2024.

Q10. Which of the following is NOT a founding BRICS country?

  1. Brazil
  2. Russia
  3. India
  4. Indonesia

Correct Answer: D. Indonesia

Explanation: Indonesia joined BRICS later and was not one of the original BRIC countries.

Q11. What is the main reason for heightened traffic restrictions in New Delhi during the BRICS Summit?

  1. Cricket tournament
  2. Security and VVIP movement
  3. Republic Day parade
  4. Monsoon flooding

Correct Answer: B. Security and VVIP movement

Explanation: Security arrangements and VVIP movement are causing major traffic restrictions.

Q12. What long-term space infrastructure target did Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlight at the International Space Summit?

  1. Space station by 2028
  2. Space station by 2030
  3. Space station by 2035
  4. Space station by 2040

Correct Answer: C. Space station by 2035

Explanation: India aims to establish an indigenous space station by 2035.

Q13. By which year does India aim to send an Indian astronaut to the Moon?

  1. 2030
  2. 2035
  3. 2040
  4. 2045

Correct Answer: C. 2040

Explanation: India aims to send an astronaut to the Moon by 2040.

Q14. Where was the International Space Summit addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 10, 2026?

  1. London
  2. Paris
  3. New York
  4. Tokyo

Correct Answer: B. Paris

Explanation: The International Space Summit was held in Paris, France.

Q15. How did Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the International Space Summit in Paris?

  1. In person
  2. Through video conference
  3. Through a written statement only
  4. By telephone

Correct Answer: B. Through video conference

Explanation: PM Modi addressed the summit through video conference.

Q16. Which Indian mission made India the first nation to land near the lunar south pole?

  1. Chandrayaan-1
  2. Chandrayaan-2
  3. Chandrayaan-3
  4. Mangalyaan

Correct Answer: C. Chandrayaan-3

Explanation: Chandrayaan-3 achieved the historic lunar south-pole-region landing.

Q17. Which Indian mission is studying the Sun from space?

  1. Chandrayaan-3
  2. Aditya-L1
  3. Gaganyaan
  4. EOS-05

Correct Answer: B. Aditya-L1

Explanation: Aditya-L1 is India's solar observation mission.

Q18. Which organisation remains India's principal institution for advanced space research and national space missions?

  1. DRDO
  2. ISRO
  3. IN-SPACe
  4. NSIL

Correct Answer: B. ISRO

Explanation: ISRO remains India's principal organisation for advanced space research and national missions.

Q19. What is the name of India's planned indigenous space station?

  1. Aryabhata Station
  2. Bharatiya Antariksh Station
  3. Vikram Space Station
  4. Gaganyaan Station

Correct Answer: B. Bharatiya Antariksh Station

Explanation: India's planned space station is called the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.

Q20. Which organisation facilitates and authorises participation of non-government entities in India's space sector?

  1. ISRO
  2. IN-SPACe
  3. NSIL
  4. DRDO

Correct Answer: B. IN-SPACe

Explanation: IN-SPACe facilitates and authorises participation of non-government entities in India's space sector.

Q21. What is the full form of ISRO?

  1. Indian Satellite Research Organisation
  2. Indian Space Research Organisation
  3. International Space Research Organisation
  4. Indian Science Research Organisation

Correct Answer: B. Indian Space Research Organisation

Explanation: ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation.

Q22. Which satellite was launched by GSLV-F17 on September 4, 2026?

  1. EOS-05
  2. EOS-06
  3. NVS-02
  4. EOS-N1

Correct Answer: A. EOS-05

Explanation: GSLV-F17 successfully launched EOS-05 on September 4, 2026.

Q23. What type of satellite is EOS-05 described as?

  1. Navigation satellite
  2. Imaging satellite
  3. Communication satellite
  4. Weather satellite

Correct Answer: B. Imaging satellite

Explanation: EOS-05 is India's first-ever imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.

Q24. Which launch vehicle carried EOS-05 into space?

  1. PSLV-C62
  2. GSLV-F17
  3. LVM3-M6
  4. SSLV-D4

Correct Answer: B. GSLV-F17

Explanation: EOS-05 was launched aboard GSLV-F17.

Q25. From which type of orbit is EOS-05 India's first imaging satellite?

  1. Low Earth orbit
  2. Polar orbit
  3. Geosynchronous orbit
  4. Lunar orbit

Correct Answer: C. Geosynchronous orbit

Explanation: EOS-05 is India's first-ever imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.

Q26. Where was the semi-cryogenic engine power head test conducted by ISRO?

  1. Sriharikota
  2. Mahendragiri
  3. Ahmedabad
  4. Bengaluru

Correct Answer: B. Mahendragiri

Explanation: The test was conducted at ISRO Propulsion Research Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.

Q27. At what thrust level did ISRO successfully test the semi-cryogenic engine power head test article?

  1. 94 tonnes
  2. 120 tonnes
  3. 175 tonnes
  4. 200 tonnes

Correct Answer: D. 200 tonnes

Explanation: ISRO conducted the test at the full thrust level of 200 tonnes.

Q28. How many seconds did the semi-cryogenic engine operate at full 200-tonne thrust during the September 5 test?

  1. 2 seconds
  2. 5 seconds
  3. 10 seconds
  4. 20 seconds

Correct Answer: B. 5 seconds

Explanation: The engine powerhead operated at 200-tonne thrust for 5 seconds.

Q29. Which organisation conducted the successful semi-cryogenic engine test in September 2026?

  1. DRDO
  2. ISRO
  3. HAL
  4. BHEL

Correct Answer: B. ISRO

Explanation: ISRO conducted the successful test.

Q30. What is the name of the spacecraft whose orbit manoeuvres were completed successfully in September 2026?

  1. EOS-05
  2. NVS-02
  3. EOS-05 spacecraft
  4. RISAT-3

Correct Answer: C. EOS-05 spacecraft

Explanation: ISRO successfully conducted multiple orbit manoeuvres of EOS-05.

Q31. Which Indian institution is responsible for India's civilian space programme?

  1. ISRO
  2. RBI
  3. SEBI
  4. NITI Aayog

Correct Answer: A. ISRO

Explanation: ISRO is India's principal space research and exploration organisation.

Q32. What was the closing level of the Nifty 50 on Thursday, September 10, 2026?

  1. 22,477.8
  2. 23,477.8
  3. 24,477.8
  4. 25,477.8

Correct Answer: B. 23,477.8

Explanation: The Nifty 50 closed at 23,477.8 on September 10, 2026.

Q33. What major commodity price surge was putting pressure on Indian markets on September 11, 2026?

  1. Gold
  2. Crude oil
  3. Copper
  4. Wheat

Correct Answer: B. Crude oil

Explanation: A sharp rise in crude oil prices was putting pressure on Indian markets.

Q34. Approximately what level did Brent crude reach amid rising Middle East tensions on September 11, 2026?

  1. $78 per barrel
  2. $88 per barrel
  3. $98 per barrel
  4. $108 per barrel

Correct Answer: D. $108 per barrel

Explanation: Brent crude surged to around $108 per barrel.

Q35. Why are higher crude oil prices particularly important for India?

  1. India exports most of its oil
  2. India imports much of its energy requirement
  3. India does not use petroleum
  4. India fixes global oil prices

Correct Answer: B. India imports much of its energy requirement

Explanation: India relies heavily on imported energy, so higher crude prices increase import costs.

Q36. What was the approximate value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar at Thursday's close before September 11 trading?

  1. ₹85.44
  2. ₹90.44
  3. ₹95.44
  4. ₹100.44

Correct Answer: C. ₹95.44

Explanation: The rupee closed around ₹95.44 per US dollar on Thursday.

Q37. Which institution has been supporting the Indian rupee amid recent market pressure?

  1. SEBI
  2. RBI
  3. NABARD
  4. IRDAI

Correct Answer: B. RBI

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has intervened to support the rupee.

Q38. What was one major reason cited for pressure on Indian equity markets on September 11, 2026?

  1. Falling oil prices
  2. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions
  3. Strong monsoon
  4. Lower gold prices

Correct Answer: B. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions

Explanation: Rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions were major sources of market pressure.

Q39. Which Indian index is represented by the Nifty 50?

  1. NSE benchmark index
  2. RBI inflation index
  3. BSE banking index
  4. Government bond index

Correct Answer: A. NSE benchmark index

Explanation: Nifty 50 is the flagship benchmark index of the National Stock Exchange.

Q40. Which Indian stock exchange is preparing for its IPO according to current market reports?

  1. BSE
  2. NSE
  3. MCX
  4. NCDEX

Correct Answer: B. NSE

Explanation: The National Stock Exchange of India is preparing for its IPO.

Q41. Which Indian fast bowler was ruled out of the Afghanistan T20I series and Asian Games due to a hamstring injury?

  1. Jasprit Bumrah
  2. Harshit Rana
  3. Mohammed Siraj
  4. Arshdeep Singh

Correct Answer: B. Harshit Rana

Explanation: Harshit Rana was ruled out after suffering a fresh hamstring injury.

Q42. Who was named as Harshit Rana's replacement for the Afghanistan series and Asian Games?

  1. Yash Thakur
  2. Mukesh Kumar
  3. Avesh Khan
  4. Khaleel Ahmed

Correct Answer: A. Yash Thakur

Explanation: Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur was named as his replacement.

Q43. Which Indian fast bowler was declared fit for selection after clearing fitness tests?

  1. Jasprit Bumrah
  2. Harshit Rana
  3. Yash Thakur
  4. Umran Malik

Correct Answer: A. Jasprit Bumrah

Explanation: Jasprit Bumrah cleared his fitness test and was eligible for selection.

Q44. Which team will India face in the upcoming three-match T20I series beginning September 2026?

  1. Nepal
  2. Afghanistan
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: B. Afghanistan

Explanation: India is scheduled to play Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series.

Q45. Where is the first India-Afghanistan T20I scheduled to be played?

  1. Wankhede Stadium
  2. Arun Jaitley Stadium
  3. Eden Gardens
  4. Narendra Modi Stadium

Correct Answer: B. Arun Jaitley Stadium

Explanation: The first T20I is scheduled at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Q46. On which date is the first India-Afghanistan T20I scheduled?

  1. September 11
  2. September 12
  3. September 13
  4. September 15

Correct Answer: C. September 13

Explanation: The first match of the series is scheduled for September 13, 2026.

Q47. Which major multi-sport event will India participate in after the Afghanistan T20I series?

  1. Commonwealth Games
  2. Asian Games
  3. Olympics
  4. Asian Winter Games

Correct Answer: B. Asian Games

Explanation: India will participate in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Q48. In which country will the 2026 Asian Games be held?

  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. South Korea
  4. Thailand

Correct Answer: B. Japan

Explanation: The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Q49. When is India's men's cricket quarter-final at the 2026 Asian Games scheduled?

  1. September 24
  2. September 26
  3. September 28
  4. September 30

Correct Answer: C. September 28

Explanation: India's men's cricket quarter-final is scheduled for September 28.

  1. Ranji Trophy
  2. Duleep Trophy
  3. Irani Cup
  4. Vijay Hazare Trophy

Correct Answer: B. Duleep Trophy

Explanation: Ishan Kishan scored 270 in the Duleep Trophy final.

Answer Key: Daily Current Affairs 11 September 2026

Use this answer key for quick revision after attempting all questions.

Question No.Correct Answer
Q1B. BRICS Leaders’ Summit
Q2C. New Delhi
Q3C. September 12–13
Q4B. India
Q5B. BRICS
Q6B. New Delhi
Q7C. New Delhi
Q8B. Narendra Modi
Q9B. Iran
Q10D. Indonesia
Q11B. Security and VVIP movement
Q12C. Space station by 2035
Q13C. 2040
Q14B. Paris
Q15B. Through video conference
Q16C. Chandrayaan-3
Q17B. Aditya-L1
Q18B. ISRO
Q19B. Bharatiya Antariksh Station
Q20B. IN-SPACe
Q21B. Indian Space Research Organisation
Q22A. EOS-05
Q23B. Imaging satellite
Q24B. GSLV-F17
Q25C. Geosynchronous orbit
Q26B. Mahendragiri
Q27D. 200 tonnes
Q28B. 5 seconds
Q29B. ISRO
Q30C. EOS-05 spacecraft
Q31A. ISRO
Q32B. 23,477.8
Q33B. Crude oil
Q34D. $108 per barrel
Q35B. India imports much of its energy requirement
Q36C. ₹95.44
Q37B. RBI
Q38B. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions
Q39A. NSE benchmark index
Q40B. NSE
Q41B. Harshit Rana
Q42A. Yash Thakur
Q43A. Jasprit Bumrah
Q44B. Afghanistan
Q45B. Arun Jaitley Stadium
Q46C. September 13
Q47B. Asian Games
Q48B. Japan
Q49C. September 28
Q50B. Duleep Trophy

Important Takeaways for Revision

  • Revise current affairs daily instead of waiting for monthly compilations.
  • Focus on facts that are connected with government schemes, reports, indices, appointments and economic updates.
  • For Banking exams, give extra attention to RBI, monetary policy, banking terms, financial institutions and economy updates.
  • For SSC and Railway exams, combine current affairs with static GK for better recall.
  • Attempt mock tests after reading Daily GK to check how much you remember.

Exam-wise Importance of Daily Current Affairs

SSC Exams

In SSC exams, Current Affairs supports the General Awareness section. Candidates should revise recent events along with static GK, history, geography, polity, economy and science.

Banking Exams

In Banking exams, Current Affairs is often linked with banking awareness, financial awareness, RBI updates, government schemes, budget, economy and important appointments.

Railway Exams

Railway exams usually include General Awareness questions. Daily GK practice helps candidates revise important events and static GK topics connected with recent developments.

Defence and State Exams

Defence and State-level exams also include Current Affairs questions. Regular practice improves confidence and helps aspirants revise facts in a structured manner.

How to Revise Daily Current Affairs Effectively

  • Read the question first and try to answer before checking the solution.
  • Write down difficult facts in a short revision notebook.
  • Revise the answer key after 24 hours to improve retention.
  • Attempt Daily GK quizzes regularly on ExamCook.
  • Take weekly mock tests to convert GK reading into exam performance.

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FAQs on Daily Current Affairs

Is Daily Current Affairs useful for SSC exams?

Yes. Daily Current Affairs helps candidates prepare for the General Awareness section of SSC exams. It should be revised along with static GK.

Is Daily GK important for Banking exams?

Yes. Banking exams regularly include current affairs related to economy, finance, RBI, banking awareness, schemes and appointments.

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