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27th September 2026 Current Affairs

Sunday · 10 news items · 10 MCQs

Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six months; ACC reshuffles 10 senior IAS/IES officers — Piyush Singh to National Water Mission, Mandeep K Bhandari made CBSE Chairperson; Paradip notified as a "Mega Port" — one of India's first four under the new Indian Ports Act, 2025

In this edition

  1. Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six months
  2. ACC reshuffles 10 senior IAS/IES officers — Piyush Singh to National Water Mission, Mandeep K Bhandari made CBSE Chairperson
  3. Paradip notified as a "Mega Port" — one of India's first four under the new Indian Ports Act, 2025
  4. EAM Jaishankar signs UN Convention against Cybercrime on the sidelines of UNGA 81
  5. India and GCC formally launch Free Trade Agreement negotiations
  6. India climbs to 31st in WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026
  7. India's women's Kabaddi team wins gold at Asian Games 2026, Aichi-Nagoya
  8. Dhiraj Bommadevara sets new Asian Games record in recurve archery qualification
  9. TDB-DST signs ₹200 crore RDI agreement with Agnikul Cosmos for the Agnibaan reusable launch vehicle
  10. Maharashtra declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected
  11. Daily Current Affairs Quiz (10 questions)

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🇮🇳 National

Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six months

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

  • AFSPA extended for six months from 1 October 2026
  • Nagaland: nine districts and 21 police station areas
  • Arunachal Pradesh: Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts
  • Manipur: whole state except 13 police station areas in 5 districts

Static GK

  • The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was enacted in 1958
  • Areas are declared "disturbed" under Section 3 of AFSPA
🇮🇳 National

ACC reshuffles 10 senior IAS/IES officers — Piyush Singh to National Water Mission, Mandeep K Bhandari made CBSE Chairperson

Why in News?

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).

Key Highlights

  • ACC approved postings for 10 officers on 25 September 2026
  • Piyush Singh named Mission Director, National Water Mission
  • Mandeep K Bhandari named Chairperson, CBSE
  • National Water Mission is under the Ministry of Jal Shakti

Static GK

  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet is chaired by the Prime Minister
  • The CBSE is headquartered in New Delhi
🇮🇳 National

Paradip notified as a "Mega Port" — one of India's first four under the new Indian Ports Act, 2025

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

  • Paradip, Deendayal (Kandla), JNPA and Mundra notified as "Mega Ports"
  • Under Section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025
  • Paradip is the only Mega Port on the East Coast
  • Paradip handled a record 156.45 million tonnes in FY 2025–26

Static GK

  • Paradip Port is in Odisha
  • The Indian Ports Act, 2025 replaced the Indian Ports Act, 1908
🌍 International

EAM Jaishankar signs UN Convention against Cybercrime on the sidelines of UNGA 81

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

  • EAM Jaishankar signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime
  • The UN's first-ever cybercrime treaty
  • Signed on the sidelines of UNGA 81
  • Commits to cooperation on evidence-sharing and capacity building

Static GK

  • The UN General Assembly adopted the Convention against Cybercrime in December 2024
  • The convention opened for signature in Hanoi, Vietnam, in October 2025
🌍 International

India and GCC formally launch Free Trade Agreement negotiations

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

  • India and GCC formally launched FTA negotiations
  • Launched at a meeting in New York
  • Builds on a Joint Statement signed earlier in 2026
  • Aims to unlock the full potential of trade

Static GK

  • The Gulf Cooperation Council was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Riyadh
  • GCC members: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain
📈 Economy

India climbs to 31st in WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

  • India rose nine places to 31st in the WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026
  • Score of 4.42 (was 40th)
  • Biennial index covering about 110–119 economies
  • Japan topped the list

Static GK

  • The Travel & Tourism Development Index is published by the World Economic Forum
  • It replaced the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index in 2022
🏆 Sports & Awards

India's women's Kabaddi team wins gold at Asian Games 2026, Aichi-Nagoya

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

  • India's women beat Iran 37–34 in the kabaddi final
  • Won gold at the 2026 Asian Games
  • Held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
  • Continues India's dominance in kabaddi

Static GK

  • Kabaddi has been part of the Asian Games since 1990 (Beijing)
  • Women's kabaddi was added to the Asian Games in 2010
🏆 Sports & Awards

Dhiraj Bommadevara sets new Asian Games record in recurve archery qualification

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

  • Dhiraj Bommadevara scored 698/720 in men's recurve qualification
  • Set a new Asian Games record
  • At the 2026 Asian Games
  • Individual recurve event

Static GK

  • World Archery, the sport's global governing body, is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland
  • The Archery Association of India is the national federation for the sport
🔬 Science & Technology

TDB-DST signs ₹200 crore RDI agreement with Agnikul Cosmos for the Agnibaan reusable launch vehicle

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

  • TDB to fund Agnikul Cosmos ₹200 crore
  • Through Optionally Convertible Debentures under the RDI Fund
  • To develop the fully reusable Agnibaan launch vehicle
  • Take the technology from TRL-4 to TRL-8

Static GK

  • Agnikul Cosmos is a Chennai-based start-up incubated at IIT Madras
  • Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) run on a scale of 1 to 9
🗺️ State

Maharashtra declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected

Why in News?

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.

Key Highlights

  • Maharashtra declared 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected
  • Nearly 74% of the state's area
  • Rainfall deficit of 18.8%
  • Relief measures announced for farmers

Static GK

  • Drought is declared using the Manual for Drought Management (2016)
  • Marathwada is one of Maharashtra's most drought-prone regions

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