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September 2026 Current Affairs: Latest News & Updates

September 2026 was packed with important events and updates that you can’t afford to miss! In this monthly digest, we bring you the September 2026 Current Affairs in a structured and easy-to-read format. From national and international events to legal, economic, and environmental updates, we cover everything relevant to your exams.

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1. India and Uzbekistan Deepen Strategic Partnership

India and Uzbekistan upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a long-term uranium supply deal and a $5 billion trade target by 2030. Both sides also advanced cooperation in critical minerals, digital payments and Aral Sea restoration efforts.

2. PARIVARTAN Scheme Targets Cleaner Vehicles

The PARIVARTAN Scheme has a ₹9,585 crore outlay and has brought 42 banks, NBFCs and 15 OEMs on board. It aims to replace more than 2 lakh old BS-IV commercial vehicles in Delhi-NCR with BS-VI or electric alternatives to promote cleaner transport and cleaner air.

3. Higher Education Expands but Employability Lags

India’s higher education sector recorded strong expansion from 2014-15 to 2023-24, with universities rising 69.6% and PhD enrolment jumping 192.89%. Yet graduate employability remains around 56.35%, highlighting a gap between access and job readiness overall.

4. PMFBY Marks Ten Years of Crop Insurance Support

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana completed a decade, covering more than 92.46 crore farmer applications since its launch in 2016. The scheme has also paid claims exceeding ₹2.06 lakh crore, strengthening financial protection against crop losses for farmers too.

5. India Adopts IST as Uniform Legal Time Reference

The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 make IST the uniform legal and commercial time reference across India. The system is supported by NavIC and CERN-origin White Rabbit technology for precise time synchronization nationwide across India too.

6. Pusa Rice DST1 Advances Genome Editing in India

ICAR-IARI developed Pusa Rice DST1, described as India’s first genome-edited rice using CRISPR-Cas9 SDN-1 technology. It can deliver 10-30% higher yields under drought and saline conditions without introducing foreign DNA, supporting farmers in agriculture.

7. Semicon 2.0 Pushes India’s Semiconductor Ambitions

MeitY notified India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with a ₹1,27,500 crore outlay covering design, fabs, packaging, equipment, R&D and talent. The mission also targets training 1 lakh additional semiconductor engineers for India’s growing sector over the coming years.

8. Aditya-L1 Offers Earlier Solar Flare Warning Clues

India’s Aditya-L1 observatory detected brief atmospheric brightenings that can appear several hours before major solar flares. The finding could support earlier space-weather warnings and improve preparedness for disruptions caused by intense solar activity for India.

9. India’s Economy Posts Strong 7.8% Growth in Q1

India’s real GDP growth reached 7.8% in Q1 FY2026-27, ahead of the RBI’s 7.0% projection. Manufacturing, investment and exports were key drivers, though concerns remain over the real-nominal growth gap and jobs. This shows the challenge of broad-based growth now.

10. India-Belgium Ties Gain Momentum Through New Deals

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s India visit, the first in nearly two decades, strengthened ties. Agreements covered defence cooperation, security, investment, semiconductors and clean energy, with a goal of higher trade. Economic cooperation is growing.

11. Flexible Inflation Targeting Completes a Decade

India has completed 10 years of Flexible Inflation Targeting, introduced in 2016 under Section 45ZA of the RBI Act. Average CPI inflation fell after its adoption, but supply-side shocks, weak wage links and limited monetary transmission remain key challenges today.

12. Gram Sabha Consent Sparks Forest Rights Debate

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs clarified that the Forest Rights Act, 2006 does not explicitly require 100% Gram Sabha consent for Stage-II forest clearance. The clarification has renewed debate over infrastructure needs and tribal self-governance under PESA in India.

13. India Advances Its First Geothermal Power Project

India has drilled two geothermal wells at Puga in Ladakh, above 14,000 feet, for a 1 MW demonstration plant. The project supports the country’s wider push for geothermal energy under the National Policy on Geothermal Energy notified in 2025 for development in India.

14. Equal Earth Projection Wins a Key UN Vote

The UN General Assembly backed a Togo-led proposal promoting the Equal Earth projection over Mercator. The 164-1 vote, with six abstentions, highlighted concerns that Mercator exaggerates the size of high-latitude regions such as Greenland and distorts comparisons.

15. Vibrant Villages Programme Develops Border Areas

The Vibrant Villages Programme, launched in 2023, is developing India’s border villages through Village Action Plans and road connectivity under PMGSY-IV. It has two components, with VVP-I covering the northern border and VVP-II other border areas across India.

16. India Strengthens Its Framework for Drug Control

India has outlined a three-year roadmap for a Drug-Free India by 2029, focusing on intelligence-led enforcement, precursor chemical control and financial investigations. NCORD, the NCB’s Darknet Monitoring Cell and Anti-Narcotics Task Forces support this approach.

17. Dedicated Freight Corridor Network Is Fully Operational

India’s 2,843-km Dedicated Freight Corridor network is now fully operational after completion of the final Western DFC stretches. It connects major freight routes, complementing the completed Eastern DFC from Ludhiana to Sonnagar and improving freight movement.

18. DILRMP 3.0 Plans an Integrated Land Records System

The Ministry of Rural Development released guidelines for DILRMP 3.0 for 2026-2031, aiming to create an interoperable GIS-based Land Stack. It will connect cadastral maps, ownership records and court data for more integrated land management across India and states.

19. TRISHNA Mission to Track Earth’s Changing Surface

The Indo-French TRISHNA mission, developed by ISRO and CNES, is set to monitor land-surface temperature, water stress, glaciers and urban heat islands. It will use a sun-synchronous orbit at about 761 km and launch on a PSLV, supporting climate and environmental research.

20. India Plans Indigenous Space Station by 2035

At the First International Space Summit in Paris, India’s Prime Minister outlined plans for an indigenous space station by 2035 and an Indian astronaut mission to the Moon by 2040. The plans reflect India’s expanding ambitions in human spaceflight and space exploration.

21. Jute MSP Fixed at ₹5,925 per Quintal for 2026–27

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs fixed the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for jute at ₹5,925 per quintal for 2026–27, ensuring a 61.8% return over production costs. West Bengal accounts for over 80% of India’s jute production.

22. 18th BRICS Summit Held in New Delhi

At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, leaders adopted the BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026, supported greater representation for India and Brazil in the UN Security Council, opposed carbon-linked trade barriers, and handed over the BRICS chairmanship to China for 2027.

23. India Becomes Fourth-Largest Forex Reserve Holder

India overtook Russia to become the world’s fourth-largest foreign exchange reserve holder, with reserves reaching $785.71 billion. China, Japan and Switzerland ranked ahead of India, highlighting its position among the world’s leading reserve-holding economies.

24. Rajasthan Records Highest Groundwater Fluoride Contamination

National Fluorosis Day highlighted groundwater contamination concerns in India. According to CGWB data for 2024, fluoride levels exceeded the safe limit of 1.5 mg/L in 9.04% of groundwater samples, with Rajasthan recording the highest contamination.

25. Revised UPI Merchant Discount Rate Framework

NPCI introduced a revised UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework, effective October 15, 2026. The framework retains zero MDR on person-to-merchant transactions below ₹2,000 while introducing a 0.4% MDR on larger transactions, subject to specified caps.

26. India Launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched India’s Net Zero Portal for voluntary corporate greenhouse gas disclosures and the NAPCC Dashboard to track national climate mission implementation, strengthening climate monitoring and environmental accountability.

27. EPFO Wage Ceiling Increased to ₹25,000

The government raised the mandatory EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, marking the first revision since 2014. The change is expected to extend EPF, EPS and EDLI social security coverage to over 51 lakh additional workers.

28. India Ranks 131st in Global Gender Gap Index 2026

India retained its 131st position among 145 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2026, recording 64.5% gender parity. While educational parity reached 96.6%, political empowerment remained low at 24.5%, and Iceland topped the index.

29. DRDO Develops Indigenous GaN Semiconductor Technology

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed indigenous Gallium Nitride (GaN)-on-Silicon Carbide semiconductor technology for AESA radars and electronic warfare systems. This achievement places India among just seven countries possessing this technological capability.

30. PM Vishwakarma Scheme Achieves Registration Target

The PM Vishwakarma Scheme achieved its target of 30 lakh registrations within three years. An evaluation by IIM Mumbai found that 93% of beneficiaries reported income gains after training, highlighting the scheme’s role in supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople.

31. India Advances Deep-Sea Mineral Exploration

India holds three exploration contracts under the International Seabed Authority (ISA), covering approximately 95,000 sq km for polymetallic nodules and sulphides. Its Central Indian Ocean Basin block is estimated to contain 366 million tonnes of dry nodules, offering potential access to critical minerals.

32. Global Water Resources Face Growing Stress

The World Meteorological Organization’s State of Global Water Resources 2025 report found that 2025 was among the driest years for global river discharge in 35 years. Glaciers lost approximately 1,400 gigatonnes of ice between 2023 and 2025, while India faces groundwater stress in the Ganges-Indus headwater region.

33. Gender Equality Remains 171 Years Away

UN Women’s Gender Snapshot 2026 reported that none of the 18 indicators under Sustainable Development Goal 5 are on track for 2030. The report estimated that full gender equality could take another 171 years, with women holding just 27.4% of parliamentary seats globally.

34. India Approves Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Scheme

India approved a ₹7,280-crore Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Scheme to reduce its complete import dependence on sintered neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets. The initiative aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing amid China’s control of approximately 91% of global rare-earth magnet refining.

35. India Ranks First in Business Climate Survey 2026

India ranked first among more than 40 global markets in the Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s Business Climate Survey 2026. The ranking highlights India’s business environment and its position as an important destination for international investment and commercial opportunities.

36. Karnataka Grants Tulu Official Language Status in Two Districts

Karnataka granted Tulu second official language status in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Tulu is classified as a vulnerable language by UNESCO and is not currently included in the Constitution’s Eighth Schedule, highlighting ongoing concerns about linguistic recognition and preservation.

37. Maharashtra Passes Women Farmers Empowerment Act 2026

Maharashtra passed the Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026, recognising women as farmers regardless of land ownership. The development coincides with the United Nations declaring 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer, bringing attention to women's contributions to agriculture.

38. India’s Deep-Tech Sector Receives ₹2,170 Crore Investment

At SEMICON India 2026, the India Deep Tech Alliance announced investments worth ₹2,170 crore across 56 deep-tech companies. It also partnered with SEMI to establish the India Semiconductor Academy, which aims to develop a workforce trained for semiconductor fabrication and manufacturing.

39. India Advances Critical Mineral Supply Chain Resilience

India is developing domestic capabilities to reduce dependence on imported critical minerals and rare-earth products. Alongside deep-sea exploration, the government approved the Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Scheme to strengthen local manufacturing and improve supply-chain resilience.

40. Make in India Completes 12 Years of Progress

The Make in India initiative marked 12 years with cumulative foreign direct investment rising by 169% to approximately $843 billion and defence production increasing by 283% to ₹1.78 lakh crore. However, manufacturing’s share of GDP remains around 16–17%, below the 25% target.

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