Knowledge Capsules / Weekly quiz questions / 20 September 2026
10 current affairs quiz questions, 20 September 2026.
Ten questions on the week's news and general knowledge, for school children. Read the question, think, then open the answer to check it, with a short explanation and a source for every one.
Question 1 · India and world affairs
Which city hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in September 2026?
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Answer: New Delhi, India.
India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 12 and 13 September 2026, under its 2026 BRICS chairship.Source: Wikipedia, 18th BRICS Summit
India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 12 and 13 September 2026, under its 2026 BRICS chairship.Source: Wikipedia, 18th BRICS Summit
Question 2 · India and world affairs
Who chaired the 2026 BRICS Summit as host?
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Answer: India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India held the BRICS chair in 2026 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the summit, at which the New Delhi Declaration was adopted by consensus.Source: Wikipedia, 18th BRICS Summit
India held the BRICS chair in 2026 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the summit, at which the New Delhi Declaration was adopted by consensus.Source: Wikipedia, 18th BRICS Summit
Question 3 · Sport
Which team won the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup?
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Answer: India.
India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final to win the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, becoming the first team to defend the title and the first host to win it.Source: Wikipedia, 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final
India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final to win the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, becoming the first team to defend the title and the first host to win it.Source: Wikipedia, 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final
Question 4 · Sport
At which stadium was the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final played?
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Answer: The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The final, played on 8 March 2026, was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the largest cricket stadium in the world by capacity.Source: Wikipedia, 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final
The final, played on 8 March 2026, was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the largest cricket stadium in the world by capacity.Source: Wikipedia, 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final
Question 5 · India
Who is the President of India?
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Answer: Droupadi Murmu.
Droupadi Murmu became the 15th President of India in July 2022. She is the first person from a tribal community to hold the office.Source: Wikipedia, Droupadi Murmu
Droupadi Murmu became the 15th President of India in July 2022. She is the first person from a tribal community to hold the office.Source: Wikipedia, Droupadi Murmu
Question 6 · Space and science
What does ISRO stand for?
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Answer: The Indian Space Research Organisation.
ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, is India's national space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru.Source: ISRO official website
ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, is India's national space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru.Source: ISRO official website
Question 7 · Space and science
Which is the largest planet in our Solar System?
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Answer: Jupiter.
Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, so big that all the other planets could fit inside it.Source: NASA Science, Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, so big that all the other planets could fit inside it.Source: NASA Science, Jupiter
Question 8 · Science
Which gas do green plants take in from the air to make their food?
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Answer: Carbon dioxide.
In photosynthesis, green plants take in carbon dioxide and use sunlight to make food, releasing oxygen in return.Source: Britannica, photosynthesis
In photosynthesis, green plants take in carbon dioxide and use sunlight to make food, releasing oxygen in return.Source: Britannica, photosynthesis
Question 9 · World
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?
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Answer: France, in the city of Paris.
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games were held in Paris, France, the third time the city has hosted the Games.Source: Olympics.com, Paris 2024
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games were held in Paris, France, the third time the city has hosted the Games.Source: Olympics.com, Paris 2024
Question 10 · India geography
Which is the longest river in India?
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Answer: The Ganga (Ganges).
The Ganga is the longest river in India, flowing about 2,525 kilometres from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal.Source: Britannica, Ganges River
The Ganga is the longest river in India, flowing about 2,525 kilometres from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal.Source: Britannica, Ganges River
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