Which weather system was forecast to cross the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast around 24 September 2026?

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal

A severe cyclonic storm over the Arabian Sea

A tropical cyclone over the Indian Ocean

Which organisation issued the weather warning for the Bay of Bengal deep depression?

India Meteorological Department

Indian Space Research Organisation

National Disaster Management Authority

Which two Indian coastal regions were specifically mentioned in the forecast landfall zone?

North Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha

North Gujarat and south Rajasthan

Which districts in southern Odisha were placed under a red alert?

Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada and Koraput

Puri, Cuttack, Balasore and Bhadrak

Khurda, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara and Mayurbhanj

Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bolangir and Jharsuguda

Which Andhra Pradesh districts were among those where schools were closed because of severe weather?

Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Srikakulam and Alluri Sitharama Raju

Kurnool, Anantapur, Kadapa and Chittoor

Guntur, Nellore, Prakasam and Krishna

East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru and Palnadu

What did the University of Chicago's Energy Policy Institute report estimate for India if El Niño strengthens?

About 15,800 additional heat-related deaths

About 25,800 additional heat-related deaths

About 5,800 additional flood-related deaths

About 1,580 additional cold-related deaths

Between which months did the cited heat-death estimate apply?

September 2026 and February 2027

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Daily Current Affairs - 24 September 2026

Daily Current Affairs quiz covering major national, international, business, weather and sports developments for 24 September 2026.

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Question 1
Which weather system was forecast to cross the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast around 24 September 2026?
- A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal Correct answer
- A severe cyclonic storm over the Arabian Sea
- A western disturbance
- A tropical cyclone over the Indian Ocean
Explanation: The IMD warned that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal could cross the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast.
Question 2
What was the maximum wind speed forecast in the affected coastal areas?
- Up to 35 kmph
- Up to 75 kmph Correct answer
- Up to 110 kmph
- Up to 150 kmph
Explanation: The reported forecast mentioned strong winds of up to 75 kmph.
Question 3
Which organisation issued the weather warning for the Bay of Bengal deep depression?
- Indian Space Research Organisation
- National Disaster Management Authority
- India Meteorological Department Correct answer
- Central Water Commission
Explanation: The India Meteorological Department issued the weather warning and rainfall alerts.
Question 4
Which two Indian coastal regions were specifically mentioned in the forecast landfall zone?
- Kerala and south Karnataka
- North Gujarat and south Rajasthan
- West Bengal and north Odisha
- North Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha Correct answer
Explanation: The system was expected to cross the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast.
Question 5
Which districts in southern Odisha were placed under a red alert?
- Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada and Koraput Correct answer
- Puri, Cuttack, Balasore and Bhadrak
- Khurda, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara and Mayurbhanj
- Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bolangir and Jharsuguda
Explanation: The red alert covered Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada and Koraput for 23 and 24 September.
Question 6
Which Andhra Pradesh districts were among those where schools were closed because of severe weather?
- Kurnool, Anantapur, Kadapa and Chittoor
- Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Srikakulam and Alluri Sitharama Raju Correct answer
- Guntur, Nellore, Prakasam and Krishna
- East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru and Palnadu
Explanation: Schools in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Srikakulam and Alluri Sitharama Raju were reported closed.
Question 7
What did the University of Chicago's Energy Policy Institute report estimate for India if El Niño strengthens?
- About 25,800 additional heat-related deaths
- About 5,800 additional flood-related deaths
- About 15,800 additional heat-related deaths Correct answer
- About 1,580 additional cold-related deaths
Explanation: The report estimated around 15,800 additional heat-related deaths in India between September 2026 and February 2027.
Question 8
Between which months did the cited heat-death estimate apply?
- April 2026 and September 2026
- January 2026 and June 2026
- October 2026 and March 2027
- September 2026 and February 2027 Correct answer
Explanation: The estimate covered September 2026 through February 2027.
Question 9
What milestone was highlighted for India's solar power capacity?
- Nearly 165 GW Correct answer
- Nearly 65 GW
- Nearly 265 GW
- Nearly 115 GW
Explanation: India's solar power capacity was reported to have reached nearly 165 GW.
Question 10
How many families were reported to have benefited from PM Surya Ghar?
- More than 15 lakh families
- More than 51 lakh families Correct answer
- More than 75 lakh families
- More than 1 crore families
Explanation: The report stated that PM Surya Ghar had benefited more than 51 lakh families.
Question 11
How many years of Ayushman Bharat were highlighted?
- Ten years
- Five years
- Eight years Correct answer
- Twelve years
Explanation: The update noted that Ayushman Bharat had completed eight years.
Question 12
How many beneficiaries were reported as covered under Ayushman Bharat?
- More than 80 crore
- More than 20 crore
- More than 40 crore
- More than 60 crore Correct answer
Explanation: The report stated that more than 60 crore beneficiaries had been covered.