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15th September 2026 Current Affairs

Tuesday · 10 news items · 10 MCQs

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) completes six years; Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 to replace 135-year-old 1891 law from October 1; World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 begins in Gandhinagar

In this edition

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) completes six years
Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 to replace 135-year-old 1891 law from October 1
World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 begins in Gandhinagar
PM Modi proposes 10-point roadmap for global governance reform at 18th BRICS Summit
Government bars banks from charging fees on UPI (up to ₹2,000) and RuPay debit card transactions
India's forex reserves hit all-time high of $785.71 billion
India win record 8th Women's Asia Cup title, beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs
India win record 6th Men's Junior Hockey Asia Cup title, beat South Korea 4-1
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad patents electrochemical reactor for copper recovery from wastewater
Telangana returns ₹139.68 crore to 24,189 cyber fraud victims in 2026
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🇮🇳 National

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) completes six years

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

Launched in September 2020; completed six years in September 2026
Flagship fisheries scheme of the Department of Fisheries
Total approved outlay: ₹20,050 crore
Aims to modernise infrastructure, raise fish production and double fishers' incomes

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The Department of Fisheries functions under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
India is the world's second-largest fish-producing country

🇮🇳 National

Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 to replace 135-year-old 1891 law from October 1

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 comes into force on 1 October 2026
Replaces the 135-year-old Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891
Passed by Parliament in the Monsoon Session
Recognises digital, electronic and cloud-based bank records as evidence

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The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 has been replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Monsoon Session is one of Parliament's three regular sessions, along with the Budget and Winter Sessions

🇮🇳 National

World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 begins in Gandhinagar

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

Held in Gandhinagar, 15–18 September 2026
Theme: "Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity"
First edition of WCEF held in South Asia
Inaugurated by the Union Environment Minister with the Gujarat CM

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The World Circular Economy Forum is an initiative of Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund
Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat

🌍 International

PM Modi proposes 10-point roadmap for global governance reform at 18th BRICS Summit

Why in News?

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."

Key Highlights

18th BRICS Summit hosted by India in New Delhi, 12–13 September 2026
PM Modi proposed a 10-point roadmap for global governance reform
Summit adopted the "New Delhi Declaration"
Declaration theme: Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability

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The term "BRIC" was coined by economist Jim O'Neill of Goldman Sachs in 2001
South Africa joined the group in 2010, turning BRIC into BRICS

📈 Economy

Government bars banks from charging fees on UPI (up to ₹2,000) and RuPay debit card transactions

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

No charges on UPI payments up to ₹2,000
No charges on RuPay debit card transactions
Done by amending Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
Notified by the Ministry of Finance on 14 September 2026

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UPI (Unified Payments Interface) was launched in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
RuPay is India's domestic card payment network, launched by NPCI in 2012

📈 Economy

India's forex reserves hit all-time high of $785.71 billion

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

Forex reserves reached a record $785.71 billion
As per RBI data for the week ended mid-September 2026
Driven by strong capital inflows
India is among the world's largest holders of forex reserves

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India's forex reserves are managed by the Reserve Bank of India
Reserves comprise foreign currency assets, gold, SDRs and the Reserve Tranche Position with the IMF

🏆 Sports & Awards

India win record 8th Women's Asia Cup title, beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final
Final played at Dubai International Stadium on 13 September 2026
Half-centuries from Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana
Record-extending 8th Women's Asia Cup title

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The Women's Asia Cup is organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)
The first Women's Asia Cup was held in 2004

🏆 Sports & Awards

India win record 6th Men's Junior Hockey Asia Cup title, beat South Korea 4-1

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

India beat South Korea 4-1 in the final
Final held in Hulunbuir, China, on 13 September 2026
Record-extending 6th Junior Men's Hockey Asia Cup title
India's third consecutive title in the event

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The Junior Hockey Asia Cup is organised by the Asian Hockey Federation
Hulunbuir is in the Inner Mongolia region of China

🔬 Science & Technology

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad patents electrochemical reactor for copper recovery from wastewater

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad secured an Indian patent
Electrochemical reactor recovers copper from industrial wastewater
Targets mining and metallurgical effluents
Supports sustainable effluent treatment and resource recovery

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IIT (ISM) Dhanbad was founded in 1926 as the Indian School of Mines and became an IIT in 2016
Dhanbad is in Jharkhand

🗺️ State

Telangana returns ₹139.68 crore to 24,189 cyber fraud victims in 2026

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

₹139.68 crore refunded to cyber fraud victims in 2026
24,189 victims across Telangana benefited
Refunds facilitated by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB)
Lok Adalat mechanism used for faster settlement

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Lok Adalats have statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
1930 is India's national cybercrime helpline number

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