September 2026 Current Affairs: Monthly Compilation & Quiz
16 days · 116 news items · 157 MCQs
📈 Economy Current Affairs
Government bars banks from charging fees on UPI (up to ₹2,000) and RuPay debit card transactions
Via a gazette notification (dated September 14, 2026) amending Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Ministry of Finance barred banks/system providers from levying any charge on UPI payments up to ₹2,000 or on RuPay debit card transactions.
15th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 16 Sept
India's forex reserves hit all-time high of $785.71 billion
As per RBI data for the week ended mid-September 2026, India's foreign exchange reserves rose to a record $785.71 billion on strong capital inflows, making India one of the largest holders of forex reserves in the world.
Retail inflation (CPI) rises to 4.82% in August 2026
As per government CPI data (base year 2024=100), India's retail inflation climbed to 4.82% in August 2026, up from July, driven mainly by rising food prices (food inflation ~5.95%).
16th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 18 Sept
India's exports (Apr–Aug FY27) touch US$399.27 billion
Per the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (PIB release), India's cumulative merchandise and services exports during April–August 2026-27 are estimated at US$399.27 billion, reflecting steady growth in overall trade performance.
PM Modi Inaugurates 5th Edition of SEMICON India 2026
Held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi from 17–19 September 2026 under the theme "Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem," the event drew 600+ companies from 52 countries. It is organised by the India Semiconductor Mission, MeitY and SEMI.
17th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 18 Sept, 19 Sept
UPI Remains Free for P2P and 96% of Merchant Transactions Under New MDR Framework
Amid reports of a proposed merchant charge, the government/RBI clarified via an official press release that UPI stays free for all peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions and for 96% of merchant (P2M) transactions; only a small segment of large merchants above a set threshold will attract an MDR (merchant discount rate).
GIFT City Climbs to 37th in Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40)
India's GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) rose nine places to rank 37th globally in the 40th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index, also entering the Asia-Pacific top 15. GFCI ranks the competitiveness of financial centres worldwide.
NPCI rolls out new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) issued a circular introducing a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on select person-to-merchant UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000, effective from 15 October 2026. The government has clarified customers will not bear this charge directly.
19th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 20 Sept, 21 Sept, 22 Sept, 23 Sept, 29 Sept
FCRA-registered NGOs halve in a decade even as foreign contributions rise
Ministry of Home Affairs data presented to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (18 September 2026) showed active FCRA-registered NGOs fell from 29,022 (2015) to 14,466 (2024-25), while foreign contributions received rose from ₹17,832 crore to ₹22,974 crore over the same period.
20th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 21 Sept
Union Cabinet's "Semicon 2.0" — India Semiconductor Mission Phase II
The Union Cabinet approved India Semiconductor Mission Phase II ("Semicon 2.0") in July 2026 with a ₹1,27,500 crore (~USD 13.5 billion) outlay across six pillars: design, equipment & materials, fabs, advanced packaging, applied R&D, and talent. It targets 200 chip design start-ups and 1 lakh new jobs.
India–New Zealand FTA to Enter Into Force from 20 October 2026
Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on 20 October 2026 (Dussehra), giving 100% of Indian exports duty-free access to the New Zealand market. This was also confirmed via a Ministry of Commerce & Industry release on PIB.
Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) Grows 4.8% in August 2026
Per provisional government data (Ministry of Commerce & Industry/DPIIT), India's combined Index of Eight Core Industries grew 4.8% in August 2026, led by cement, electricity, and iron ore, even as growth eased due to a drag from iron ore and coal output.
India's Q1 FY2026-27 real GDP grows 7.8%, GVA grows 8.2%
As per the official MoSPI press note on GDP estimates, India's real GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year in Q1 (April–June) of FY2026-27, up from 6.9% in Q1 FY2025-26. Real Gross Value Added (GVA) grew 8.2% (nominal GVA grew 11.5%), driven mainly by manufacturing and services.
RBI approves Sunday banking on 27 September ahead of 3-day bank strike
With a nationwide bank employees' strike called for 28–30 September 2026, the RBI has approved public sector banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to keep all branches, offices, ATM-linked branches, and currency chests open on Sunday, 27 September, to prevent an effective five-day disruption in banking services.
24th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 26 Sept
EPFO raises statutory wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000
The Ministry of Labour & Employment/EPFO announced the first revision of the EPF wage ceiling since September 2014, effective 17 September 2026. Over 51 lakh additional workers become eligible for mandatory EPF/EPS/EDLI coverage; the maximum employer pension contribution rises from ₹1,250 to ₹2,083/month.
RBI issues Amendment Directions, 2026 for InvIT/REIT valuation by banks
RBI notification RBI/2026-27/264 (dated 22 September 2026) amends the Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio norms for commercial banks, mandating that unquoted InvIT/REIT units be valued using Net Asset Value (NAV); if NAV isn't disclosed, a default value of ₹1 per unit applies.
25th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 26 Sept
India climbs to 31st in WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026
India rose nine places (from 40th) to rank 31st with a score of 4.42, per the World Economic Forum's biennial index covering around 110–119 economies; Japan topped the 2026 list.
Three-day bank strike (Sept 28–30) over five-day work week
Bank employee unions under the UFBU banner are observing a three-day nationwide strike (September 28–30, 2026), primarily demanding implementation of a five-day banking work week, among other charter-of-demands issues. Banks had remained open the preceding Sunday (Sept 27) as a customer-convenience measure.
India's Industrial Output (IIP) Growth Accelerates to 8.0% in August 2026
Index of Industrial Production rose 8.0% year-on-year in August 2026, up from 6.7% in July. Government data showed manufacturing grew 9.0%, electricity & gas supply surged 12.3%, and capital goods expanded 16.9%, while mining & quarrying contracted 5.6%. It marks the third straight month of 8%+ manufacturing growth.
29th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 30 Sept
🌍 International Current Affairs
PM Modi proposes 10-point roadmap for global governance reform at 18th BRICS Summit
At the BRICS Summit hosted by India in New Delhi (September 12–13, 2026), PM Modi presented a 10-point roadmap for reforming global governance institutions. The summit adopted the "New Delhi Declaration: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."
15th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 16 Sept
India Retains 131st Rank in WEF's Global Gender Gap Report 2026
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2026 ranked India 131st out of 145 countries, with its gender gap closed at roughly 64.5% across education, health, economic participation and political empowerment. Iceland topped the index.
17th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 19 Sept
India Welcomes Passage of New Zealand's FTA Legislation
New Zealand's Parliament passed legislation enabling implementation of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, a key step to operationalize the pact and boost bilateral trade. India's Commerce Ministry officially welcomed the move.
Tavengwa Mukuhlani becomes first Zimbabwean ICC Deputy Chairperson
Tavengwa Mukuhlani, Chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket, was named Deputy Chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 17 September 2026, a role he will hold until November 2027. He is the first Zimbabwean to hold this position.
20th Asian Games begin at Aichi–Nagoya, Japan
The 20th Asian Games commenced in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, running from 19 September to 4 October 2026, with India fielding a large contingent across multiple sporting disciplines.
19th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 20 Sept
India and Japan to mark 2027 as "Year of Shared Horizons"
India and Japan announced that 2027 will be observed as the "India–Japan Year of Shared Horizons," commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
UN appoints Luke J. Lindberg as new Executive Director of World Food Programme (WFP)
The UN Secretary-General appointed Luke J. Lindberg, a US nominee (formerly with USDA), as the new Executive Director of the WFP — the world's largest humanitarian agency addressing hunger, headquartered in Rome.
20th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 21 Sept
Hansraj Singh Verma appointed India's next Ambassador to Cuba
The Ministry of External Affairs announced Hansraj Singh Verma, currently India's Consul General in Brazil, as India's next Ambassador to Cuba.
International Day of Peace 2026 observed on September 21
The UN's International Day of Peace 2026 theme is "Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day," confirmed on the official UN Peacekeeping site, calling for sustained investment in peacebuilding worldwide.
81st Session of UN General Assembly — General Debate Begins
The General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) commenced on 22 September 2026 in New York. World leaders are addressing global peace, climate change, AI governance, and sustainable development during the session.
India sends largest-ever contingent to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) flagged off India's largest-ever Skill India contingent — 70 competitors — for the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China (22–27 September 2026), to showcase India's vocational and technical talent on a global stage.
WEF Chief Economists survey: India has the world's strongest growth outlook
The World Economic Forum's Chief Economists Outlook survey found India outpacing China, Europe, and other major economies, with about 74% of surveyed economists expecting strong or very strong growth for India. This reflects growing global confidence in India's macroeconomic trajectory.
India-France conduct 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA 2026
Guided-missile frigate INS Trishul reached Toulon, France, for the 24th edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise VARUNA, aimed at boosting interoperability between the two navies.
25th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 29 Sept
India co-launches "OneSCD" Global Partnership on Sickle Cell Disease at UNGA-81
At the 81st UN General Assembly session, India co-hosted the launch of "OneSCD," a global partnership to advance equity in sickle cell disease care, alongside showcasing progress under India's own National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM), which targets eliminating the disease by 2047.
India Participates in 14th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers' Meeting & 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation
An Indian delegation from the Department of Commerce took part in the 14th EAS Economic Ministers' Meeting and 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation in Manila, Philippines (22–23 September 2026), reviewing the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement. Bilateral India-ASEAN trade reached $128.38 billion in 2025-26, about 10.55% of India's total global trade.
EAM Jaishankar signs UN Convention against Cybercrime on the sidelines of UNGA 81
India signed the United Nations' first-ever cybercrime treaty during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, committing to stronger international cooperation on cybercrime evidence-sharing and capacity building.
India and GCC formally launch Free Trade Agreement negotiations
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council welcomed the formal launch of FTA negotiations at a New York meeting, building on the Joint Statement signed earlier in 2026, aiming to unlock the "full potential" of bilateral trade.
INS Sahyadri & INS Kulish complete ADMM-Plus maritime exercise in Philippines
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish concluded their participation in the 23rd ADMM-Plus (ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus) Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity at Subic Bay, Philippines, reinforcing India's Indo-Pacific maritime engagement.
🇮🇳 National Current Affairs
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) completes six years
Launched in September 2020 under the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, PMMSY is India's flagship fisheries development scheme with a total approved outlay of ₹20,050 crore. It aims to modernize fisheries infrastructure, boost fish production and productivity, and double fishers'/fish farmers' incomes.
Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 to replace 135-year-old 1891 law from October 1
Parliament passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 during the Monsoon Session; it comes into force from October 1, 2026, replacing the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891. The new law formally recognizes digital, electronic, and cloud-based banking records as valid evidence in courts.
World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 begins in Gandhinagar
The three-day forum (September 15–18, 2026), themed "Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity," was inaugurated by the Union Environment Minister with the Gujarat Chief Minister. It is the first edition of WCEF held in South Asia.
15th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 16 Sept, 18 Sept
IPS Officer Sanjukta Parashar Becomes First Woman IG of CRPF's CoBRA Unit
Sanjukta Parashar, a 2006-batch IPS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre known as the "Iron Lady of Assam" for her anti-insurgency record, has been appointed the first woman Inspector General to head CRPF's CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) — the specialised jungle-warfare unit raised in 2008-09 to combat Left-Wing Extremism and insurgency.
PM Vishwakarma Scheme Completes Three Years, Crosses 30 Lakh Registrations
Launched on 17 September 2023 to support traditional artisans and craftspeople with skill training, toolkit incentives and collateral-free credit, the scheme has now registered 30 lakh beneficiaries, backed by a ₹13,000 crore outlay through FY 2027-28.
Delhi Tops NITI Aayog's India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025
NITI Aayog released the second edition of the IEMI, ranking states/UTs on EV adoption and ecosystem readiness across 16 indicators on a 100-point scale. Delhi topped with a score of 84, followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chandigarh and Goa.
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign Launched
The nationwide cleanliness campaign began on September 17, 2026, and runs through October 17, 2026, under the theme "Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat." ICAR (Ministry of Agriculture) has partnered in the drive as part of the broader Swachh Bharat Mission.
India Begins First-Ever Soil-Carbon Payments for Farmers
Direct benefit transfers under a regenerative-agriculture initiative were made to over 2,500 smallholder farmers in Punjab and Haryana — India's first soil-carbon credit payment scheme, incentivizing practices that improve soil carbon sequestration.
20th Rozgar Mela — PM distributes 51,000+ appointment letters
Under the Rozgar Mela initiative, the Prime Minister distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited government employees on 19 September 2026, with recruitments spread across sectors including Railways, Home Affairs, Revenue, Health & Family Welfare and Defence. This was the 20th edition of the mela since it began in 2022, aimed at fast-tracking government recruitment.
19th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 20 Sept
HAL delivers first indigenous HTT-40 "Ankur" trainer aircraft to IAF
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the first HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft — named "Ankur" — to the Indian Air Force on September 18, 2026, alongside two LCA Tejas twin-seater (FOC) trainers and four Dhruv-NG helicopters to Pawan Hans. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended; the IAF has contracted 70 HTT-40 aircraft in total, and this handover completes the 4-aircraft Tejas FOC twin-seater contract.
Gwalior to Host Asia's First Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ)
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that 24 companies have proposed a combined ₹5,500 crore investment for Asia's first dedicated Telecom Manufacturing Zone, to be set up in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The zone is expected to house 24–25 telecom equipment/component manufacturers and generate over 18,000 direct jobs, positioning Gwalior as a major telecom hub.
22nd September 2026 ›· Also covered on 23 Sept
72nd National Film Awards — Key Winners
At the 72nd National Film Awards (ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, presented by President Droupadi Murmu), veteran actor Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award — India's highest award in cinema. "Article 370" won Best Feature Film, and its lead Yami Gautam won Best Actress.
22nd September 2026 ›· Also covered on 23 Sept, 24 Sept
Indian Railways accelerates rollout of Kavach 4.0
Kavach 4.0, India's indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, is being rapidly commissioned across multiple rail sections nationwide to prevent train collisions, as part of Indian Railways' broader safety modernisation drive.
23rd September 2026 ›· Also covered on 24 Sept
Amit Shah inaugurates 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 3rd National Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Conference in New Delhi, setting narcotics-control targets for 2026–29. The conference, attended by representatives from states/UTs, focused on drug trafficking, synthetic drugs and darknet-enabled trade; foundation stones for new NCB complexes in Lucknow and Dehradun were also laid.
Ayushman Bharat completes 8 years, covers 60+ crore beneficiaries
Launched in September 2018, Ayushman Bharat–PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is now described as the world's largest government-funded health assurance scheme. On its 8th anniversary (23 Sept 2026), the PM highlighted that over 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to Rs. 5 lakh annual health cover, and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (health & wellness centres) have recorded over 500 crore patient visits.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends 12 additional judges as permanent judges in 4 High Courts
The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by the Chief Justice of India, cleared the elevation of 12 additional judges to permanent judgeships across the Gauhati, Uttarakhand, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh High Courts.
9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th edition of IIWW (22–25 September 2026) under the theme "Climate Resilient Water Management," organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The valedictory session was held on 25 September.
Make in India Completes 12 Years
The "Make in India" initiative, launched on 25 September 2014 to boost domestic manufacturing, investment and job creation, completed 12 years on 25 September 2026. The Prime Minister highlighted its role in driving national growth and prosperity.
Rajnath Singh Flags In Ladakh Mountaineering Expedition After First Ascent of 20 Peaks
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged in an Army mountaineering team that achieved first-ever ascents of 20 previously unclimbed peaks in Ladakh in 23 days. The expedition showcased India's high-altitude mountaineering capability.
Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six months
The Ministry of Home Affairs extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in specified "disturbed areas" for a further six months from 1 October 2026. In Nagaland, nine districts and 21 police station areas remain covered; in Arunachal Pradesh, three districts (Tirap, Changlang, Longding); in Manipur, the whole state except 13 police station areas across 5 districts.
27th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 28 Sept
ACC reshuffles 10 senior IAS/IES officers — Piyush Singh to National Water Mission, Mandeep K Bhandari made CBSE Chairperson
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved fresh postings for 10 officers on 25 September 2026. Piyush Singh (IAS, Maharashtra:2000) becomes Mission Director, National Water Mission (Ministry of Jal Shakti); Mandeep K Bhandari (IAS, AGMUT:2001) is appointed Chairperson, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Paradip notified as a "Mega Port" — one of India's first four under the new Indian Ports Act, 2025
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways designated Paradip, Deendayal (Kandla), Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) and Mundra as "Mega Ports" under Section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025. Paradip becomes the only Mega Port on India's East Coast; it handled a record 156.45 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025–26.
27th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 28 Sept
Livestock Insurance Portal launched by Centre
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (under Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh) launched a digital Livestock Insurance Portal on September 28, 2026, to handle policy issuance, claim settlement and monitoring under the Livestock Insurance Scheme. It works in 13 languages (Hindi, English + 11 regional languages); the scheme currently covers about 60.8 lakh insured animals, with farmers paying 15% of the premium and the Centre/states funding the rest.
IRDAI Appoints Two New Whole-Time Members
Dinesh Pant (former LIC MD) and Girija Subramanian (former NIACL CMD) join IRDAI as Whole-Time Members. The Centre, on the recommendation of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, appointed Dinesh Pant as Whole-Time Member (Actuary) and Girija Subramanian as Whole-Time Member (Distribution) at the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, each for a five-year term or until age 65.
Arogya Manthan 2026 Marks 8 Years of PM-JAY, 5 Years of ABDM
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurates two-day Arogya Manthan 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event celebrated 8 years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (60+ crore beneficiaries, 49 crore Ayushman Cards, ₹2 lakh crore+ in treatment value) and 5 years of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (97.8 crore ABHAs created). New tools launched include the NHPR mobile app, NHCX Implementation Guide, and a Secure Data Environment app. Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and J&K were recognised as top performers.
DDU-GKY Completes 12 Years of Rural Skilling
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (Ministry of Rural Development) marks 12 years since its September 2014 launch. The scheme has trained 18.47 lakh rural youth (aged 15–35) across 800+ job roles and placed 12.43 lakh candidates. Under DDU-GKY 2.0 (updated May 2025), minimum placement retention was extended to 6 months; the 2026–27 budget allocation is ₹750 crore.
29th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 30 Sept
PRAGATI-50 initiative launched
Union Minister Manohar Lal launches "PRAGATI-50" to build 50 model cities for cleanliness. Launched on 29 September 2026 under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, PRAGATI-50 selects 50 cities across 24 states to become clean "role-model" cities through outcome-based, technology-enabled monitoring.
PRAHAAR reviewed as 10-year counter-terrorism framework
Amit Shah reviews PRAHAAR as India's 10-year national counter-terrorism strategy. PRAHAAR (Policy for Response Against Hostile Activities and Radicalism), unveiled in Feb 2026, was reviewed at a 28 September 2026 conference in Delhi as a 10-year, whole-of-society strategy built on seven pillars; a new Extradition Portal was also launched.
FICCI FRAMES 2026 begins in Mumbai
FICCI FRAMES 2026, Asia's media & entertainment convention, opens in Mumbai. The 26th edition of FICCI FRAMES was held 29–30 September 2026 at Grand Hyatt Mumbai under the theme "India's Media Moment: Creating Value in an Age of Infinite Content," inaugurated by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
🔬 Science & Technology Current Affairs
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad patents electrochemical reactor for copper recovery from wastewater
The institute secured an Indian patent for a novel electrochemical reactor technology that recovers copper from mining and metallurgical industrial wastewater, offering a sustainable solution for effluent treatment and resource recovery.
ISRO's GSLV-F17 places EOS-05 into orbit — India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit
ISRO successfully launched the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite aboard GSLV-F17 on 4 September 2026 from Sriharikota, placing it into a Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. EOS-05 is India's first-ever imaging satellite designed to operate from a geosynchronous orbit.
India Launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard on World Ozone Day 2026
Union Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh launched two digital tools — the Net Zero Portal (tracking voluntary climate commitments) and the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) Dashboard — to strengthen transparency in India's climate governance.
India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar Inaugurated at Sambalpur, Odisha
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar at Sambalpur, Odisha, under Mission Mausam, with 40 more radars planned nationwide to strengthen extreme-weather forecasting.
GRSE launches India's first indigenous Ocean Research Vessel 'Sagar Manthan'
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, launched "Sagar Manthan," described as India's first indigenous Ocean Research Vessel (ORV), built to boost the country's deep-sea and ocean research capabilities under India's Deep Ocean Mission ecosystem.
19th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 20 Sept
India's first soil carbon payment programme, 'Aadi', pays ₹2.9 crore to farmers
Per a PIB release, 'Aadi' — run by Grow Indigo with ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) guidance — became India's first soil carbon payment programme, disbursing ₹2.9 crore to 2,550 farmers in Punjab and Haryana (average ₹11,478/farmer) for climate-smart practices like Direct Seeded Rice, verified under the Verra VM0042 standard.
7th National Formulary of India (NFI) 2026 Launched with New Biovigilance Programme
Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, launched the 7th edition of the National Formulary of India (NFI) 2026, covering 653 drugs, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. A new Biovigilance Programme was also announced to widen India's patient-safety monitoring net.
ISRO and ESA extend space cooperation agreement to 2032
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) extended and broadened their bilateral Cooperative Agreement until 8 January 2032, via letters signed in Paris, expanding collaboration to include space weather monitoring and exploration missions.
NIT Srinagar inaugurates India's first NIT-campus astronomical observatory
NIT Srinagar became the first National Institute of Technology in India to have a campus-based astronomical observatory, equipped with a 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, developed in partnership with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru.
IIT Delhi Develops India's First Indigenous Micro-GPU
Researchers at IIT Delhi developed India's first indigenously designed micro Graphics Processing Unit (micro-GPU), a step toward reducing India's dependence on imported semiconductor/GPU technology.
Technology Development Board (TDB-DST) Signs ₹63.84 Crore Agreement with GalaxEye for Multisensor Satellite Technology
The Technology Development Board, under the Department of Science & Technology, approved ₹63.84 crore in RDI (Research, Development & Innovation) fund support to GalaxEye to develop next-generation OptoSAR multisensor Earth-observation satellite technology.
TDB-DST signs ₹200 crore RDI agreement with Agnikul Cosmos for the Agnibaan reusable launch vehicle
The Technology Development Board, under the Department of Science & Technology, will fund Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos ₹200 crore (via Optionally Convertible Debentures under the RDI Fund) to advance the fully reusable Agnibaan launch vehicle from TRL-4 to TRL-8.
27th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 28 Sept
India's First Port-Based e-Methanol Plant Comes Up at Kandla
A ₹2,300-crore e-Methanol plant (150 tonnes/day capacity) is being built at Kandla, Gandhidham (Kutch, Gujarat). It is a joint venture between Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APCL), expected to produce methanol at ~USD 750/tonne against a global rate of ~USD 1,300/tonne. Phase-I is targeted for completion by January 2027 and Phase-II by March 2027.
ASCI issues AI-generated advertising labelling guidelines
ASCI releases guidelines mandating disclosure of AI-generated content in advertisements. On 29 September 2026, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) issued rules requiring labels such as "created using AI" when synthetic content materially influences consumer decisions, while banning deepfakes and fake endorsements outright, even with labelling. Rules take effect three months after publication.
🏆 Sports & Awards Current Affairs
India win record 8th Women's Asia Cup title, beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs
In the final at Dubai International Stadium on September 13, 2026, India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs — powered by half-centuries from Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana — to claim a record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title.
15th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 16 Sept, 17 Sept
India win record 6th Men's Junior Hockey Asia Cup title, beat South Korea 4-1
In the final at Hulunbuir, China (September 13, 2026), India defeated South Korea 4-1 to claim a record-extending sixth Junior Men's Hockey Asia Cup title — their third consecutive title in the event.
15th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 16 Sept
Dhiraj Bommadevara becomes first Indian man to win Archery World Cup Final gold
Indian recurve archer Dhiraj Bommadevara scripted history in September 2026 by becoming the first Indian man to win gold at the Archery World Cup Final, a landmark achievement in Indian archery.
16th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 18 Sept
Sethuraman Panchanathan Wins 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award
Sethuraman Panchanathan — Arizona State University professor and former Director of the US National Science Foundation (NSF) — became the first Indian American to receive the US National Academy of Engineering's (NAE) Arthur M. Bueche Award for engineering and technology leadership.
Marathi film 'Gondhal' is India's official Oscars 2027 entry
The Film Federation of India selected the Marathi-language film "Gondhal" as India's official entry in the Best International Feature Film category for the 99th Academy Awards (2027).
Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar wins Men's Trap Junior gold at ISSF Junior World Cup
Indian shooter Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar won gold in the Men's Trap Junior event at the ISSF Junior World Cup (Shotgun) held in Porpetto, Italy, in September 2026.
20th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 21 Sept
Asian Games 2026 (Aichi-Nagoya, Japan): India opens medal tally with shooting silvers
At the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, India won its first medals — silver in the women's 10m Air Rifle Team (Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, Vidarsa Vinod), silver in the individual women's 10m Air Rifle (Elavenil Valarivan), and silver in the men's 10m Air Rifle Team (Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane).
Suchika Tariyal Wins India's First-Ever Asian Games Medal in MMA
At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, Suchika Tariyal won a bronze medal in the women's Traditional -60 kg Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) category — becoming the first Indian athlete ever to win an Asian Games medal in MMA. She is a national-level judoka who has previously competed in kurash and won a world title in Fighting Jiu-Jitsu (2024).
22nd September 2026 ›· Also covered on 23 Sept
Asian Games 2026: India Wins Silver & Bronze in 10m Air Rifle Shooting
At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, Himanshu Dhillon won individual silver and Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won individual bronze in the men's 10m air rifle event. The same duo, along with Parth Rakesh Mane, also won silver in the men's 10m air rifle team event. PM Modi and President Murmu congratulated the shooters.
India win Asian Games 2026 women's cricket gold; Shafali Verma sets world T20I record
India's women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the final at Korogi Sports Park to win gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. In the same tournament, Shafali Verma became the highest run-scorer in a calendar year in Women's T20Is, breaking South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt's record.
Mirabai Chanu wins silver at Asian Games 2026, ends India's 28-year weightlifting wait
At the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women's 49 kg weightlifting category — India's first Asian Games weightlifting medal in 28 years, since Karnam Malleswari's medal at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games.
Indian men's badminton team assures medal at Asian Games 2026, later wins bronze
India's men's team beat Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinal to guarantee at least a bronze medal in the team event at the 2026 Asian Games (Aichi–Nagoya). They subsequently lost 3-1 to China in the semifinal and settled for the bronze medal.
Satnam Singh & Salman Khan win India's maiden Asian Games bronze in rowing men's double sculls
At the Asian Games 2026 (Aichi-Nagoya, Japan), the Indian pair clocked 6:13.25 to claim bronze — India's first-ever Asian Games medal in the men's double sculls rowing event.
Mizoram's Z. T. Lalrithangi selected for FAO's "100 Women in Agriculture/Heroes" 2026 award
A strawberry farmer from Sangau village (Khawzawl district), Lalrithangi was selected by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization for its global recognition of 100 women transforming agriculture — highlighting India's Northeast in international agri-development discourse.
Gulveer Singh Wins Silver in Men's 10,000m; Manpreet Kaur Wins Bronze in Shot Put at Asian Games 2026
At the Asian Games 2026, Gulveer Singh clinched the silver medal in the men's 10,000m athletics event, while Manpreet Kaur won bronze in women's shot put. Both wins were acknowledged by the Prime Minister and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
Indian Squash Team Assures Three Medals at Asian Games 2026
India's squash contingent — including Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh, Joshna Chinnapa, and Velavan Senthilkumar — advanced to guarantee three medals at the Asian Games 2026, continuing India's strong recent record in the sport.
India's women's Kabaddi team wins gold at Asian Games 2026, Aichi-Nagoya
The Indian women's kabaddi team defeated Iran 37–34 in the final to win gold at the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
27th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 28 Sept
Dhiraj Bommadevara sets new Asian Games record in recurve archery qualification
Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara scored 698 out of 720 in the men's individual recurve qualification round at the 2026 Asian Games, setting a new Games record.
27th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 28 Sept
Sarvesh Kushare wins silver in Men's High Jump at Asian Games 2026
Sarvesh Kushare won a silver medal in the Men's High Jump event at the 2026 Asian Games, an achievement the Prime Minister's Office described as historic for Indian athletics. Fellow athletes Ancy Sojan (Women's Long Jump) and Parul Chaudhary (Women's 3000m Steeplechase, national record) also medalled around the same time.
India Retains Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy at 46th Chess Olympiad
At Samarkand, Uzbekistan (15–27 September 2026), India's Open team won silver and the Women's team won bronze. This is India's third consecutive retention of the Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy (awarded for combined Open + Women's team performance). The Open team was led by GM Srinath Narayanan and the Women's team by GM Swayams Mishra. Uzbekistan won Open gold; China won Women's gold.
India Finishes 10th at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
India won 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai (concluded 27 September 2026). WorldSkills is a global vocational-skills competition; India's contingent is fielded under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship / NSDC.
29th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 30 Sept
Neeru Dhanda wins historic trap shooting gold
Neeru Dhanda becomes India's first-ever women's trap shooting champion at the Asian Games. At the 2026 Asian Games, Neeru Dhanda won gold in Women's Individual Trap Shooting — a historic first for India in this event — with the women's trap team also taking silver.
🗺️ State Current Affairs
Telangana returns ₹139.68 crore to 24,189 cyber fraud victims in 2026
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), using the Lok Adalat mechanism, facilitated the refund of ₹139.68 crore to 24,189 cyber fraud victims across the state during 2026 — reflecting stepped-up state-level action against cybercrime.
Gujarat unveils conservation action plan for the Great Indian Bustard in Kachchh
Gujarat released a dedicated action plan to build a minimum viable population of 30+ Great Indian Bustards (a critically endangered bird) across 200–500 sq. km of habitat in Kachchh, including a Soft Release Centre near Naliya and ~11 sq. km of restored grassland.
Assam Records 3,260 One-Horned Rhinos, ~80% of Global Population
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state's greater one-horned rhino population stands at 3,260, accounting for roughly 80% of the world's total, crediting the "Kaziranga Model" of habitat protection and anti-poaching efforts.
Kumik in Zanskar Declared Ladakh's First Heritage Village
The Ladakh Lieutenant Governor designated Kumik village (Zanskar) as Ladakh's first officially recognised "Heritage Village," aiming to protect its centuries-old culture and address water-stress-driven relocation challenges through heritage tourism.
Railways approves two new rail projects in Maharashtra
Indian Railways approved (a) a new 38.21 km Mukutban–Gadchandur rail line (Adilabad–Chandrapur) at a cost of ₹493 crore, and (b) doubling of the 10.86 km Chouk–Karjat railway section at a cost of ₹497 crore — both aimed at improving freight connectivity and rail capacity in Maharashtra.
Karnataka Cabinet approves Marine Biotechnology Policy 2026-2031
Karnataka's cabinet approved the Marine Biotechnology ("Blue Bioeconomy") Policy 2026-2031 on 19 September 2026, with a ₹120 crore outlay, aiming to grow the sector from ~$2 billion to $6-8 billion by 2031, including a new Karnataka Institute of Marine Biotechnology and Blue Economy (KIMBE).
Karnataka Cabinet approves Tulu as second official language in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi
The Karnataka Cabinet approved Tulu as the second additional administrative/official language for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, with an allocation of ₹82 lakh for implementation. The decision follows a 2023 committee report led by M. Mohan Alva.
Vallur Thermal Power Project (Tamil Nadu) in the news over NGT case
The Vallur Thermal Power Project — a 1,500 MW coal-based plant operated by NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Company Limited (NTECL, an NTPC joint venture) — came into the news after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) took up allegations of environmental-compliance violations at the site.
Delhi Cabinet approves DURGA Scheme for 1,300 pink e-autos
The Delhi Cabinet (Rekha Gupta government) approved the "DURGA" scheme to allot 1,300 pink electric autos to women and transgender persons in the first phase, aimed at promoting safe livelihoods and women's mobility in the city.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders signs MoU for greenfield shipyard cluster in Andhra Pradesh
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to lead a greenfield shipbuilding cluster at Dugarajapatnam. Media reports put MDL's own investment at around ₹15,000 crore within a larger ₹38,767 crore cluster.
25th September 2026 ›· Also covered on 26 Sept, 30 Sept
Maharashtra declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected
The Maharashtra government declared 265 of the state's 358 talukas (nearly 74% of its area) as drought-affected amid an 18.8% rainfall deficit, and announced relief measures for farmers.
India's first LNG-powered train flagged off from Sabarmati, Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station, Ahmedabad, and inaugurated railway projects worth approximately ₹1,472 crore in Gujarat.
NMDC Commissions ₹5,427-Crore Iron Ore Project in Chhattisgarh
State-run NMDC commissioned an integrated iron ore processing project, including a 2 MTPA pellet plant, in the Bailadila/Nagarnar region of Chhattisgarh. The ₹5,427-crore project strengthens India's domestic iron ore processing capacity and supports the Nagarnar Steel Plant value chain.
Ladakh sends its first commercial Lilium flower export
Ladakh dispatches its first commercial consignment of premium Lilium flowers. On 29 September 2026, Ladakh shipped 15,000 A-grade Lilium stems from Choglamsar, Leh (10,600 ft) — billed as the world's highest-altitude flower field — to Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh, boosting high-altitude floriculture.
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