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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Make in India Completes 12 Years; Strengthens India’s Manufacturing Ecosystem
On 25 September 2026,the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) marked the 12th anniversary of the ‘Make in India initiative’, highlighting its contribution to expanding domestic manufacturing, investment, exports and industrial capabilities across sectors.
Make in India Overview:
Launch: It was launched on 25 September 2014 to position India as a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation.

• The initiative was subsequently expanded under Make in India 2.0.

Objective: The initiative focused on facilitating investment, fostering innovation and developing world-class infrastructure, guided by the principle ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’.
Coverage: The scheme covers 27 sectors in total, comprising 15 manufacturing sectors and 12 service sectors.

GoI Approved One-Time Interest-Free Loan of Rs 50,000 per Barn for FCV Tobacco Growers in AP
In September 2026, the Government of India (GoI) approved a one-time, interest-free loan of Rs 50,000 per barn for Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh (AP) under the Interest-Free Working Capital Assistance Scheme.

• The measure aims to provide immediate liquidity to growers amid changing global demand patterns, geopolitical developments and evolving international trade dynamics affecting tobacco procurement and marketing conditions.

Key Details:
Coverage: The approval is expected to cover nearly 44,000 growers in AP with total financial outlay of around Rs 220 crore.
Disbursement Mode: Under the interest-free working capital assistance scheme, the GoI will provide financial assistance directly to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Significance: The proposed financial support is aimed to help growers meet household requirements, repay institutional loans and purchase inputs for the ensuing crop season.
About FCV Tobacco: It  is  mainly cultivated in states of AP and Karnataka. Auctions for the 2025-26 crop season in Andhra Pradesh started on March 25, 2026, with about 100 million kilogram (kg) of FCV tobacco auctioned so far.

IAF Hosts 2nd Edition of Multinational Air Exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2026’ in Rajasthan
The Indian Air Force (IAF) commenced the 2nd edition of multinational air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2026’ at Air Force Station (AFS) Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The exercise is being conducted from 26 September to 12 October 2026, with participation from 40 countries.

• The exercise focuses on operational learning, greater interoperability and stronger partnerships among participating air forces.

About Tarang Shakti 2026:
Participants: Eight Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) – Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Greece, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and United States of America (USA) – are participating with air assets, while 32 countries are attending as observers.
Aircraft: The IAF is participating with Rafale, Mirage-2000, Jaguar, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, MiG-29 and Su-30MKI, while foreign platforms include the German Air Force’s A400M Atlas, Royal Australian Air Force’s F/A-18F Super Hornet, USAF’s F-35, French Air and Space Force’s Rafale, UAE Air Force’s F-16 and Bangladesh Air Force’s C-130J.
Operational Training: The exercise covers counter-air, air defence, reconnaissance (recce), airlift and air-to-air refuelling, along with Beyond Visual Range (BVR) and Within Visual Range (WVR) combat, dynamic targeting and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR).

MoPSW Notified 4 Ports, including Adani’s Mundra Port as India’s 1st Mega Ports
In September 2026, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) notified 4 major and commercial facilities namely: Jawahar Lal Nehru Port  Trust (JNPT)(Nhava Sheva), Pradip port, Deendayal (Kandla) port, and Adani Group’s Mundra port  as India’s 1st  “mega ports” under section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025.
Key Details of Mega Ports Status:
Validity: As per the official notification, the mega port status will remain valid for a period of 5 years, with the classification subject to periodic review.
Criteria: Based on July 2026 notification which defined the criteria for the mega port status:

• A port annually registering 150 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of cargo throughput in the case of a bulk port or;
• 7.5 Million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (MTEUs) in the case of container ports, shall be considered for the status.

Private Port: Apart from 3 government-owned ports, Mundra Port, operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is the 4th and only private-sector owned asset on the list.

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Launches JICA-Supported Forest Management Capacity Enhancement Project
In September 2026, Union Minister, Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), launched a workshop on the Capacity Enhancement for Effective Forest Management Project in New Delhi, Delhi  in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). 

• The project, being implemented from 2025-26 to 2031-32, aims to strengthen the capacity of frontline forest personnel to address changing forest and wildlife management requirements and emerging climate and environmental challenges.

About Effective Forest Management Project:
Objective: It strengthens sustainable forest management through improved training, research, practical solutions and region-specific capacity-building for frontline forest personnel.
Coverage:  The 7-year project covers all States, prioritising new participating States and supporting those covered earlier, with a total outlay of Rs 537.10 crore — Rs 440.42 crore from JICA and Rs 96.68 crore from the Government of India (GoI).
Loan Agreement: JICA signed a USD 150 million loan agreement with IIFL Home Finance Limited (IIHFL) to expand affordable housing finance for low-income women, including Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low-Income Groups (LIG), supporting financial inclusion and women’s economic empowerment.

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates NGT’s International Conference on Environment & Climate Dynamics in New Delhi
The Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day International Conference on ‘The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics’, organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi(Delhi)  from 19 to 20 September 2026.

• The conference brought together judicial, scientific and policy experts to deliberate on emerging environmental challenges, climate resilience and sustainable development.

About NGT International Conference:
Global Participation: The conference witnessed participation from judges and judicial representatives from 17 countries, along with jurists, policymakers, scientists, environmental experts and government officials. Representatives from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) also participated.
Key Themes: Discussions focused on Climate Change and Resilience, Circular Economy, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, and Sustainable Energy Solutions.
Technical Sessions: The conference features four technical sessions, including Session I on ‘Climate Justice, Equity and Inclusion: From Principles to Action’ and Session II on ‘The Future of Environmental Law and Governance’.

TDB Inks Rs. 200-Crore Pact with Agnikul Cosmos to Develop Fully Reusable ‘Agnibaan RLV’ Launch Vehicle
In September 2026, Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology(MoS&T), signed an agreement with Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) to develop Agnibaan Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) for Rs.200 crore through Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCD) under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.
Key Details of Agreement:
Objective: Agnibaan RLV will strengthen indigenous reusable space transportation by advancing technology from Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-4 and above to TRL-8 for high-frequency, repeatable missions.
Features: The Agnibaan RLV features a reusable launch architecture integrating a lightweight upper stage for precise orbital insertion, descent propulsion, and controlled recovery, powered by a Semi-Cryogenic Liquid Propulsion System with deep throttling and restart capability for repeat missions.
Other Agreement: The TDB also signed an agreement with GalaxEye Space Solutions Private Limited to provide financial support of Rs 63.84 crore under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

WEF’s 2026 TTDI: India Ranks at  31st Spot; Japan Topped Globally
In September 2026, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released the 10th edition of the “Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI 2026): Insight Report September 2026”. As per the report, India jumped 9 places i.e. to 31st spot (in 2026) with an overall score of 4.42, driven by its low travel costs, cultural resources and natural attractions.

• Japan, with an overall score of 5.27 topped the index, followed by the United States of America (USA), Spain, Australia and France, ranked at 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th spots respectively.

About WEF’s TTDI:
Background: It is a flagship travel and tourism benchmarking series of WEF, initially launched as the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index(TTCI), published biennially from 2007 to 2019. It was later relaunched in 2022 in its current form.
Prepared by: 2026 TTDI was prepared by WEF in collaboration with Zurich Insurance Group, ranking 110 economies (down from 119 economies in 2025) on the conditions that support travel and tourism.
Bottom 5 Countries: Mali with an overall score of 2.75, ranked lowest in the index; followed by Sierra Leone (rank 109th, score of 2.91); Cameroon (rank 108th, score of 3.05); Malawi (107th, score of 3.08); and Benin (rank 106th, score of 3.13).

BANKING & FINANCE

OECD Raised India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.1% for FY27
In September 2026, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released its latest  “OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report September 2026: Weathering Successive Shocks”, raising India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast  by 80 basis points (bps) to 7.1% for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) compared to 6.3% projected in June edition.

• The report cited that upward revision of India’s economic growth is mainly attributed to resilient domestic demand and government policies that protected households and firms from the impact of higher energy prices.

Key Projections:
GDP for FY28: However, India’s GDP growth is expected to moderate to 6.5% in FY28.
India’s Inflation: The report also projected that inflation in India to average 4.7% in FY27 and will ease to 4.2% in FY28.
Key Challenge: The report cautioned that despite recent robust momentum, reduced purchasing power is expected to weaken India’s economic growth through the 2nd half of 2026, before gradual rebound in 2027.
Global Scenario: As per the OECD’s latest economic outlook, global GDP growth is estimated to be 2.9% in Calendar Year 2026 (CY26) and 3.0% in CY27.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

NTPC and EDF Power Solutions Form 50:50 JV for Low-Carbon Energy Projects 
In September 2026, NTPC Limited, formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation, and EDF Power Solutions India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of France-based Électricité de France (EDF), signed a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) agreement to develop, own and operate low-carbon energy projects in India and neighbouring countries.

• The agreement was signed in the presence of Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC, and Bernard Fontana, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EDF SA, France.

Key Details of the JV:
Objective: The JV will develop, own and operate Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), hydropower projects, other Renewable Energy (RE) projects and electricity distribution businesses. It can undertake projects both in India and neighbouring countries.
Focus: The partnership aims to establish an industrial platform for developing and operating low-carbon power plants, flexibility solutions and transmission assets, supporting the decarbonisation and improved performance of electricity systems.
Target: The collaboration is aligned with India’s ambition to achieve around 100 Gigawatts (GW) of installed pumped-storage capacity by 2036.
About NTPC:  Established in 1975, headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi, and headed by Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

ACC Appoints IAS Officer Mandeep K. Bhandari as New CBSE Chairperson
In September 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Mandeep K. Bhandari, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), with the decision notified by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

• He replaces Lokhande Prashant Sitaram, who was holding additional charge as CBSE Chairperson following the transfer of former Chairperson Rahul Singh in June 2026.

About Mandeep K. Bhandari:
Profile: A 2001-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories (UTs)), he has held diverse roles across the Central Government and UTs, with more than two decades of experience in public administration and institutional coordination.
Previous Role: Prior to this appointment, he served as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor (Lt Gov) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

• He also held additional responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board; Additional CEO, Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; and Additional Director on the Board of J&K Bank.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

IIT Delhi Develops India’s First Indigenous Working Micro-GPU
In September 2026, Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi developed India’s first working and demonstrable indigenous micro-Graphics Processing Unit (micro-GPU), marking a step towards reducing dependence on imported GPU technology.

• The project was developed under the guidance of Professor Jayadeva and Professor Kaushik Saha from the Electrical Engineering Department, IIT Delhi.

About Indigenous Micro-GPU:
Development: The indigenous micro-GPU architecture developed by IIT Delhi researchers will enable domestic graphics and display-processing systems for embedded applications, reducing reliance on currently imported GPUs.
Technology: The micro-GPU uses Register Transfer Language (RTL) to implement a custom floating-point GPU engine deployed on a Spartan-7 Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) for prototyping and validation of chip designs before fabrication.
Applications: The system supports industrial displays, low-cost Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Electronic (e-rickshaw) dashboards, inland navigation, e-readers, and embedded visualisation systems, with deployment on Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and FPGAs.
Roadmap: The team is advancing an 8–16 core vector-style GPU architecture with an optimised compiler and toolchain, alongside a 65 nm (nanometers) Application-Specific Integrated Circuit(ASIC) proof-of-concept to enable cost-effective indigenous graphics silicon using mature nodes.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Car-free Day 2026- September 22
World Car-Free Day is observed globally on 22 September each year to encourage people to avoid using cars for a day.
Background:
Origins: The idea of reducing car use began during the 1973 oil crisis and gained momentum after the 1994 “Accessible Cities” conference in Toledo, Spain.
Adoption: It was first adopted by Reykjavik (Iceland), La Rochelle (France), and Bath (United Kingdom, UK) , leading to the formation of the World Car Free Days Consortium in 1995.
National Campaigns: The first national-level car-free campaign was launched in Britain in 1997 by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).
First Observance: In 1999, Europe hosted the first international Car-Free Day as a pilot project for the European Union’s “In Town Without My Car” campaign.

• This initiative later evolved into the annual European Mobility Week, observed from September 16–22 .

Date Selection: September 22 was chosen to coincide with the European Union (EU)-sponsored European Mobility Week.’

International Day of Sign Languages 2026 – September 23 
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is observed every year on 23 September to promote and safeguard the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of deaf people and all sign language users worldwide.

• IDSL 2026 is observed as part of the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) 2026 from September 21 to 27, 2026.
• 2026 Theme:  “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights” .

Background:
Origin: Proposed by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) to promote deaf people’s human rights.
Adoption: UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/72/161 on 19 December 2017, designating 23 September as IDSL; sponsored by Antigua and Barbuda and co-sponsored by 97 UN Member States.
First Celebration: First observed on 23 September 2018 as part of the International Week of the Deaf, first celebrated in 1958.
Symbol: Blue Ribbon represents the Deaf community’s efforts for equality and recognition of national sign languages.
Significance: 23 September commemorates the founding of WFD in 1951.

National Service Scheme Day 2026 – September 24
National Service Scheme (NSS) Day is observed annually on 24 September across India to commemorate the establishment of the National Service Scheme (NSS), a youth development programme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS).
Background: 
Origin: The concept of the National Service Scheme (NSS) was first proposed by Major General Jagannath Rao Bhonsle as a programme to involve students in community service and nation-building activities.
Launch: The NSS was formally launched on 24 September 1969 by Dr. Vijayendra Kasturi Ranga Varadaraja Rao, then Union Minister of Education, in 37 universities across India.
Significance of 1969: The year 1969 marked the birth centenary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was born in 1869.

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