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Daily Current Affairs — 18 September 2026

Daily Current Affairs questions covering major national and international developments reported for 18 September 2026.

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Question 1
Which State/UT ranked first in the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025?
- Maharashtra
- Delhi Correct answer
- Karnataka
- Goa
Explanation: Delhi ranked first in the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025.
Question 2
Who was appointed as the first woman Inspector General of CRPF's CoBRA?
- Sanjukta Parashar Correct answer
- Seema Dhundia
- Neerja Bhatnagar
- Ritu Arora
Explanation: Sanjukta Parashar was appointed as the first woman Inspector General of CRPF's CoBRA.
Question 3
What is India's cheetah population according to the four-year status review released in September 2026?
- 42
- 48
- 52 Correct answer
- 58
Explanation: The four-year cheetah status review reported India's cheetah population at 52.
Question 4
Where did the Indian Air Force launch Dronathon-2026 to test advanced unmanned systems?
- Pokhran Correct answer
- Leh
- Jaisalmer
- Bengaluru
Explanation: The Indian Air Force launched Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range.
Question 5
Which village was declared Ladakh's first Heritage Village?
- Hanle
- Kumik Correct answer
- Turtuk
- Diskit
Explanation: Kumik in Zanskar was declared Ladakh's first designated Heritage Village.
Question 6
Which state defeated West Bengal to retain the Junior Boys National Football Championship for the BC Roy Trophy?
- Kerala
- Mizoram
- Goa
- Manipur Correct answer
Explanation: Manipur defeated West Bengal to retain the Junior Boys National Football Championship for the BC Roy Trophy.
Question 7
Which project received an agreement involving six Yamuna-basin states and the NCT of Delhi?
- Ken-Betwa Link Project
- Polavaram Project
- Kishau Multipurpose Project Correct answer
- Renuka Dam Project
Explanation: The six partner governments signed an agreement to advance the Kishau Multipurpose Project.
Question 8
On which river is the Kishau Multipurpose Project being developed?
- Tons River Correct answer
- Sutlej River
- Yamuna River
- Ganga River
Explanation: The Kishau Multipurpose Project is being developed on the Tons River, a tributary of the Yamuna.
Question 9
What is the proposed height of the Kishau Multipurpose Project's dam?
- 182.6 metres
- 202.6 metres
- 212.6 metres
- 232.6 metres Correct answer
Explanation: The proposed Kishau dam is a 232.6-metre-high concrete gravity dam.
Question 10
What is the planned storage capacity of the Kishau Multipurpose Project reservoir?
- 1,162 million cubic metres
- 1,562 million cubic metres Correct answer
- 1,862 million cubic metres
- 2,062 million cubic metres
Explanation: The planned reservoir storage capacity is 1,562 million cubic metres.
Question 11
Approximately how much farmland is expected to receive irrigation benefits from the Kishau Multipurpose Project?
- 57,000 hectares
- 77,000 hectares
- 97,000 hectares Correct answer
- 1,17,000 hectares
Explanation: The project is expected to provide irrigation benefits to about 97,000 hectares.
Question 12
Approximately how much annual hydropower generation is projected from the Kishau project?
- 1,476 million units Correct answer
- 976 million units
- 1,176 million units
- 1,876 million units
Explanation: The project is expected to generate about 1,476 million units of clean hydropower annually.