Which theme was chosen for the International Day of Peace 2026?

Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day

What additional designation did the UN General Assembly adopt for the International Day of Peace in 2001?

A period of non-violence and cease-fire

A day for humanitarian aid only

Which medal did India win first at the 2026 Asian Games?

Silver in women's 10m air rifle team event

Which three Indian shooters formed the women's 10m air rifle team that won India's first medal?

Mehuli Ghosh, Apurvi Chandela and Anjum Moudgil

Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod K

Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh and Rhythm Sangwan

Sift Kaur Samra, Tilottama Sen and Mehuli Ghosh

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Daily Current Affairs — 21 September 2026

Daily Current Affairs questions covering major national and international developments reported on and around 21 September 2026.

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Question 1
Which theme was chosen for the International Day of Peace 2026?
- Peace Begins With Us
- Together for Peace
- Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day Correct answer
- Peace Through Dialogue
Explanation: The United Nations gives the 2026 theme as “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.”
Question 2
On which date is the International Day of Peace observed each year?
- 21 September Correct answer
- 15 September
- 24 October
- 2 October
Explanation: The International Day of Peace is observed on 21 September each year.
Question 3
In which year was the International Day of Peace established by the UN General Assembly?
- 1975
- 1978
- 1990
- 1981 Correct answer
Explanation: The UN says the International Day of Peace was established by the General Assembly in 1981.
Question 4
What additional designation did the UN General Assembly adopt for the International Day of Peace in 2001?
- A day of global elections
- A period of non-violence and cease-fire Correct answer
- An annual climate summit
- A day for humanitarian aid only
Explanation: In 2001, the General Assembly unanimously designated the day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.
Question 5
Which city-region is hosting the 2026 Asian Games?
- Tokyo
- Osaka-Kobe
- Aichi-Nagoya Correct answer
- Kyoto
Explanation: The 2026 Asian Games are being held in the Aichi-Nagoya region of Japan.
Question 6
Which medal did India win first at the 2026 Asian Games?
- Silver in women's 10m air rifle team event Correct answer
- Gold in men's hockey
- Bronze in boxing
- Gold in women's cricket
Explanation: India's first medal of the Games was a silver in the women's 10m air rifle team event.
Question 7
Which three Indian shooters formed the women's 10m air rifle team that won India's first medal?
- Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod K
- Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh and Rhythm Sangwan
- Sift Kaur Samra, Tilottama Sen and Mehuli Ghosh
- Mehuli Ghosh, Apurvi Chandela and Anjum Moudgil Correct answer
Explanation: The silver-winning team comprised Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod K.
Question 8
Which country won gold ahead of India in the women's 10m air rifle team event?
- Japan
- China Correct answer
- South Korea
- Kazakhstan
Explanation: China won gold while India took silver in the women's 10m air rifle team event.
Question 9
Who won the individual women's 10m air rifle silver medal for India?
- Sonam Maskar
- Vidarsa Vinod K
- Elavenil Valarivan Correct answer
- Tilottama Sen
Explanation: Elavenil Valarivan won the individual silver medal in women's 10m air rifle.
Question 10
What score did Elavenil Valarivan record in the women's 10m air rifle final?
- 249.4
- 250.8
- 251.6
- 252.4 Correct answer
Explanation: Elavenil Valarivan scored 252.4 points in the individual final.
Question 11
Which Japanese shooter won the women's 10m air rifle individual gold medal?
- Hinata Taichi Correct answer
- Sena Nakajima
- Yukari Konishi
- Misaki Emura
Explanation: Japan's Hinata Taichi won gold in the women's 10m air rifle individual final.
Question 12
Which Indian women's hockey result opened its Asian Games campaign?
- A 19–0 win over Uzbekistan
- A 13–1 win over Indonesia Correct answer
- A 5–0 win over China
- A 3–0 win over Japan
Explanation: India's women's hockey team opened its campaign by defeating Uzbekistan 19–0.