On 18 September 2026, India-born female cheetah KGP12 gave birth to four cubs at which national park?
Explanation
On 18 September 2026, India-born female cheetah KGP12 gave birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park in Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav announced it. Project Cheetah began at Kuno on 17 September 2022 with 8 cheetahs from Namibia, followed by 12 from South Africa in February 2023 and 9 from Botswana in February 2026. Exam angle: NTCA is the implementing agency and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is the second cheetah site.
Q2
In the HTT-40 Basic Trainer handed over by HAL to the IAF at Bengaluru on 18 September 2026, what does 'HTT' stand for?
Explanation
HTT-40 stands for Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40. It is a basic trainer aircraft indigenously designed by HAL's Aircraft Research and Design Centre to replace the Indian Air Force's retired HPT-32 Deepak. On 18 September 2026 at Bengaluru, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, HAL handed over 2 LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainers and 3 HTT-40s to the IAF. Exam angle: it first flew on 31 May 2016, and the Centre cleared 70 HTT-40s for Rs 6,828.36 crore.
Q3
On 18 September 2026 at Bengaluru, HAL handed over four Dhruv NG (Next Generation) helicopters to which organisation?
Explanation
At Bengaluru on 18 September 2026, HAL handed over four Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited. The Dhruv NG is a 5.5-tonne light twin-engine multi-role helicopter designed and built by HAL. At the same ceremony the IAF received 2 LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainers and 3 HTT-40 basic trainers. Exam angle: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and HAL CMD Ravi K attended.
Q4
Which body organised the 'Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' international conference in New Delhi in September 2026?
Explanation
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) organised the conference 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 19-20 September 2026. Per the PMO, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated it on 19 September; President Droupadi Murmu is Chief Guest at the 20 September valedictory session. Judges and experts from 17 countries joined four technical sessions. Exam angle: the NGT was set up under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010; its Chairperson is Justice Prakash Shrivastava.
Q5
What was the theme of SEMICON India 2026, the 5th edition, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi from 17-19 September 2026?
Explanation
The fifth edition of SEMICON India was held from 17 to 19 September 2026 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi under the theme 'Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem', and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was organised by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), MeitY and SEMI. 'Sand to Silicon to Systems' was not the theme but the Value Chain Experience at the exhibition. Exam angle: the 2025 fourth edition ran on 'Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse'.
Q6
In September 2026, which film did the Film Federation of India choose as India's official entry for the 2027 Oscars?
Explanation
The Film Federation of India (FFI) announced on 18 September 2026 that the Marathi film 'Gondhal' is India's official entry for the 2027 Oscars. Written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, it is set in rural Maharashtra and unfolds over a night of a traditional ritual centred on a newly-wed couple. Selection committee chairperson P Seshadri said it was picked from 33 films. The 99th Oscars fall on 14 March 2027. Exam angle: India's previous entry was Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound'.
Q7
Under which campaign did Rajasthan complete its 10 crore plantation target for 2026-27 ahead of schedule in September 2026?
Explanation
On 15 September 2026, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said Rajasthan had completed its 10 crore plantation target for 2026-27 under the Hariyalo Rajasthan Abhiyan ahead of schedule. The state government describes it as a historic achievement driven by public participation. The campaign draws on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Exam angle: alongside block plantation, the Miyawaki method and fruit orchards were used for the drive.
Q8
In September 2026, whose Indian record did Abhishek Sharma break with his 30-ball T20I century against Afghanistan?
Explanation
On 17 September 2026, Abhishek Sharma reached his century off just 30 balls in the third T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. He was dismissed for 108 off 34 balls with 11 sixes and nine fours. This is the fastest T20I hundred by a batter from any ICC Full Member nation, bettering the 33-ball mark held jointly by Sikandar Raza and Finn Allen. India made 221/7 and won by 127 runs to sweep the series 3-0.
Q9
In September 2026, at which two locations in Ladakh were the world's highest-altitude twin flower fields inaugurated?
Explanation
On 17 September 2026, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the world's highest-altitude twin flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh, marking the Prime Minister's 76th birth anniversary. Situated at 10,600 feet and spread over 40 acres, they hold more than 25 lakh flowers, including 24 lakh Lilium and 1 lakh Gladiolus. Choglamsar will serve as a demonstration and training centre for commercial floriculture.