#1

The DC-10 that exploded over Niger on September 19, 1989, belonged to which country’s airline?

(a) Israel

(b) France

(c) UK

(d) Suriname

Explanation: UTA Flight 772, a French airline flight, was destroyed by a bomb over the Ténéré Desert, Niger. All on board perished. The crash led to long investigations and memorial efforts.

#2

Which storm caused the catastrophic failure of two dams in Derna, Libya, in September 2023?

(a) Storm Daniel

(b) Hurricane Idalia

(c) Cyclone Mocha

(d) Typhoon Khanun

Explanation: Storm Daniel, a Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone, caused extreme rainfall that led to the collapse of two dams upstream from Derna, washing large parts of the city into the sea.

#3

Which battle halted the German advance on Paris in September 1914, leading to trench warfare?

(a) Battle of Verdun

(b) Battle of the Somme

(c) First Battle of the Marne

(d) Battle of Tannenberg

Explanation: The First Battle of the Marne stopped the German advance into France and forced them to retreat, ending the war of movement and marking the beginning of four years of trench warfare.

#4

Which terrorist group was responsible for the September 11 attacks in 2001?

(a) Taliban

(b) ISIS

(c) Hezbollah

(d) Al-Qaeda

Explanation: Led by Osama bin Laden, Al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes, attacking the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

#5

Which event on September 11, 2001, triggered the global War on Terror?

(a) The bombing of the USS Cole

(b) The Al-Qaeda attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon

(c) The invasion of Kuwait

(d) The embassy bombings in Kenya

Explanation: Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes, crashing two into the World Trade Center in NYC, one into the Pentagon, and one in a field in Pennsylvania.

#6

In September 2023, the African Union was admitted as a permanent member of which international group?

(a) G7

(b) G20

(c) BRICS

(d) NATO

Explanation: The African Union was officially admitted as a permanent member of the G20 during the summit in New Delhi in September 2023, giving Africa a stronger voice in global economic governance.

#7

What is the significance of World Tourism Day (celebrated annually on September 27)?

(a) It marks the establishment of the UN.

(b) It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes.

(c) It is the start of the high tourism season.

(d) It commemorates the first international flight.

Explanation: World Tourism Day highlights tourism’s contribution to achieving the SDGs and addresses global challenges.

#8

Which G7 member has the presidency in 2026?

(a) France

(b) Germany

(c) United States

(d) Japan

Explanation: The G7 presidency rotates annually, and the United States is scheduled to hold it in 2026, following Canada’s 2025 presidency.

#9

Which country occupied Mukden capital of Manchuria on 19th September, 1931?

(a) China

(b) Russia

(c) Thailand

(d) Japan

Explanation: Following the staged 'Mukden Incident' (an explosion on a railway track), Japanese military forces occupied Mukden (Shenyang) on September 19, 1931. This marked the beginning of the Japanese invasion of Manchuria, a direct violation of the League's Covenant that eventually led to Japan's withdrawal from the League.

#10

Which investment bank's collapse in September 2008 is often cited as the climax of the subprime mortgage crisis?

(a) Goldman Sachs

(b) Morgan Stanley

(c) Lehman Brothers

(d) Bear Stearns

Explanation: The bankruptcy filing of Lehman Brothers on September 15, 2008, was the largest in U.S. history and intensified the 2008 global financial crisis.

#11

Which famous American actor and director, known for founding the Sundance Film Festival, passed away in September 2025?

(a) Clint Eastwood

(b) Robert Redford

(c) Jack Nicholson

(d) Warren Beatty

Explanation: Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor and director known for films like 'The Sting' and 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', died on September 16, 2025, at the age of 89.

#12

Who was elected as the 15th Vice President of India in September 2025?

(a) Jagdeep Dhankhar

(b) CP Radhakrishnan

(c) Amit Shah

(d) Rajnath Singh

Explanation: CP Radhakrishnan was elected as India's 15th Vice President in September 2025, defeating his opponent B. Sudarshan Reddy.

#13

Who was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in September 2025?

(a) Angela Rayner

(b) David Lammy

(c) Rachel Reeves

(d) Wes Streeting

Explanation: David Lammy was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of the UK in September 2025, taking on a key leadership role in the British government.

#14

Who became Nepal's first female Prime Minister in September 2025?

(a) Bidya Devi Bhandari

(b) Sushila Karki

(c) Onsari Gharti Magar

(d) Pushpa Kamal Dahal

Explanation: Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal's first woman Prime Minister in September 2025 to head an interim government.

#15

Who was elected as the new Prime Minister of Thailand in September 2025?

(a) Srettha Thavisin

(b) Anutin Charnvirakul

(c) Pita Limjaroenrat

(d) Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Explanation: Anutin Charnvirakul was elected as the new Prime Minister of Thailand in September 2025, following political shifts in the country.

#16

Who was appointed as the Vice President of the World Bank for East Asia and Pacific in September 2025?

(a) David Malpass

(b) Carlos Felipe Jaramillo

(c) Ajay Banga

(d) Indermit Gill

Explanation: Carlos Felipe Jaramillo from Colombia was appointed as the World Bank's Vice President for the East Asia and Pacific Region in September 2025.

#17

Who was appointed as the Chairman of Piramal Finance in September 2025?

(a) Ajay Piramal

(b) Anand Piramal

(c) Nandini Piramal

(d) Swati Piramal

Explanation: Anand Piramal was appointed as the Chairman of Piramal Finance in September 2025 following its merger with Piramal Enterprises.

#18

Who was appointed as the Associate Administrator of NASA in September 2025?

(a) Bhavya Lal

(b) Amit Kshatriya

(c) Kamala Harris

(d) Bill Nelson

Explanation: Indian-American engineer Amit Kshatriya was appointed as NASA's Associate Administrator in September 2025.

#19

Which Indian fast bowler became the brand ambassador of Skechers in September 2025?

(a) Jasprit Bumrah

(b) Mohammed Siraj

(c) Mohammed Shami

(d) Arshdeep Singh

Explanation: Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj was appointed as the new brand ambassador for the footwear brand Skechers in September 2025.

#20

Who was appointed as the Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda in September 2025?

(a) Dr. Tanuja Nesari

(b) Prof. Pradeep Kumar Prajapati

(c) Dr. Vydya Rajesh

(d) Dr. Balram Bhargava

Explanation: Prof. Pradeep Kumar Prajapati assumed the role of Director at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, in September 2025.

September 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions