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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Launches Livestock Insurance Portal for Digital Insurance Services
In September 2026, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD) and Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), launched the ‘Livestock Insurance Portal (Pashudhan Bima Portal)’ in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The portal was developed under the Livestock Insurance activity of the National Livestock Mission (NLM), implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) under the MoFAHD.

About Livestock Insurance Portal:
Overview: A digital platform offering a unified interface for farmers, insurers, and implementing agencies to deliver transparent, efficient, and technology-driven livestock insurance services while enhancing risk protection for farmers.
Accessibility: The portal will be available in 11 regional languages, along with Hindi and English, enabling livestock farmers to access insurance services and information in familiar languages.
Features: The portal enables digital application submission, real-time monitoring, faster claim processing, and improved stakeholder coordination, supported by data-driven management and reporting of livestock insurance programmes.

Ministry of Steel to Establish Steel Industry Safety Council to Strengthen Safety Standards
In September 2026, the Ministry of Steel (MoS), Government of India (GoI) announced the establishment of the Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) as an apex-level body to strengthen safety standards, practices, and accident prevention across India’s steel sector.
Features of the Safety Standards:
Structure: SISC will be chaired by the Sandeep Poundrik, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, with members including senior officials, CEOs of steel companies and representatives from Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and technical institutions.
Functions:  It will assess safety conditions, approve standards, review accidents & near-miss incidents, and promote safety awareness and training.
Implementation:  The Steel Industry Safety Directorate (SISD) will provide technical support, conduct audits, investigate incidents, maintain safety data and implement council decisions.
Significance:  It strengthens safety culture, improves accident prevention and ensures uniform safety practices across India’s steel industry.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru
In September 2026, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Education, inaugurated the Seva First Innovation Challenge (SFIC) for the South Zone at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Karnataka aimed at encouraging youth to identify community problems and develop innovative, testable, and scalable solutions.

• SFIC registration is open from 25 September to 24 October 2026, while the best solutions from across India will advance to the National Finale in New Delhi, Delhi in December 2026.

About Seva First Innovation Challenge (SFIC):
Framework: The SFIC is organised by the MoE, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and University Grants Commission (UGC), with the IISc, Bengaluru as the nodal institute providing technical evaluation, mentorship, and innovation guidance.
Categories: The challenge features three participation levels: Junior Level for Class 6–12 students; Technical Level for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and polytechnic students; and Open Level for undergraduate, Postgraduate(PG), and research scholars.
Themes: The challenge focuses on five key areas: Clean and Sustainable Bharat, Prosperous Farmers, Prosperous Bharat, Healthy and Inclusive Bharat, Educated and Skilled Bharat, and Secure Bharat.
Coverage: The challenge covers five states: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu (TN), Kerala, Andhra Pradesh (AP), and Telangana, and three Union Territories (UTs): Andaman and Nicobar(A&N) Islands, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.

Tata Communications Sets up CoE in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics at SASTRA in TN
In September 2026, Tata Communications Limited (TCL) launched a Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on cybersecurity and digital forensics at the Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) Deemed University in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu (TN).

• The new facility was formally launched by Ganesh Lakshminarayanan, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TCL.

About CoE in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics:
Objective: The CoE aims to strengthen research, training, innovation and capacity building in cybersecurity and digital forensics, while developing skilled professionals capable of addressing emerging digital and cyber vulnerabilities.
Investment: The facility has been established through an investment of Rs 3.5 crore by Tata Communications and SASTRA.
Key Purpose: It is a research and capacity building facility, designed to create focused manpower capable of handling or fixing various levels of cyber and digital vulnerabilities.
About TCL: TCL (formerly known as Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited, VSNL), is a leading global telecommunications and digital infrastructure company, with its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was incorporated on March 19, 1986.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026: Singapore Airlines Named World’s Best Airline; Air India Tops Indian Airlines
In September 2026, Skytrax, the international air transport rating organisation, announced the World Airline Awards 2026, where Singapore Airlines (Singapore) was named the World’s Best Airline at a ceremony held at the Langham Hotel in London, United Kingdom (UK), based on global customer survey results.

• Qatar Airways (Qatar) ranked 2nd, Cathay Pacific Airways (Hong Kong) 3rd, ANA All Nippon Airways (Japan) 4th, and Turkish Airlines (Turkey) 5th among the world’s top airlines in 2026.

About World Airline Awards 2026:
Background: Introduced in 1999, the awards are widely regarded as the “Oscars of the aviation industry” and remain independent and impartial with no sponsorship involvement.
Qatar Airways: Ranked No.2 and won multiple awards including World’s Best Business Class (13th time), Best Business Class Lounge for Al Mourjan Lounge, Best Airline in the Middle East, and World’s Best Onboard Wi-Fi.
Air India: Air India ranked 57th globally with a 27-place improvement from 2025, becoming the highest-ranked Indian airline and topping the India & South Asia regional list.
IndiGo: IndiGo ranked 61st globally, remained the second-highest Indian carrier despite a decline, and won Best Low-Cost Airline in India & South Asia with strong domestic share and a wide international network.

9th India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise ‘KAZIND’ Begins in Kazakhstan
In September 2026, the 9th edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise ‘KAZIND-2026’ commenced in Oskemen, Kazakhstan, with the participation of the armed forces of India and Kazakhstan. The exercise is being conducted from September 28 to October 11, 2026
About KAZIND-2026:
Participating Contingents: The 60-member Indian contingent, led primarily by a GARHWAL RIFLES battalion, includes personnel from other arms, services and the Indian Air Force (IAF).

• Kazakhstan is fielding a matching-strength contingent, mainly from its Land Forces.

Training Focus:  KAZIND-2026 focuses on joint counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain, with emphasis on joint planning, execution, air mobility, and the integrated use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS capabilities.
Activities: It Includes training in counter-terrorism drills, raids, search-and-destroy and cordon operations, along with setting up a Joint Command Post and Intelligence centre.

India Participates in 14th EAS-EMM and 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation in Manila, Philippines
India participated in the 14th East Asia Summit – Economic Ministers’ Meeting (EAS-EMM) and the 23rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Economic Ministers Consultation held in Manila, Philippines, from 22 to 24 September 2026.

• The Indian delegation was led by Nitin Kumar Yadav, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce(DoC), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry(MoC&I).

Highlights of the Meeting: 
Discussions: The meetings covered regional and global economic trends, trade and investment, energy security, industrial clusters and regional cooperation.
AITIGA Review: India called for a balanced, effective, user-friendly and trade-facilitative review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) while addressing trade asymmetries.
ERIA Paper: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) presented a paper on integrating energy security, industrial clusters and trade policies for regional growth.
Bilateral Trade: India-ASEAN trade reached USD 128.38 billion in 2025–26, accounting for 10.55% of India’s global trade.

BANKING & FINANCE

SEBI Approves PMS-Mutual Fund Route And Overhauls Settlement Rules 
In September 2026, the board of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved a series of regulatory reforms that include overhaul of Portfolio Management Services (PMS), changes to settlement proceedings, expanded access for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to exchange-traded commodity derivatives, and a common advertisement code for regulated entities.
Key Approvals:
PMS Overhaul: SEBI approved a comprehensive revamp of the Portfolio Managers Regulations to expand the PMS industry and ease compliance.

• Key changes include the introduction of PRIM, allowing PMS providers to invest client funds in direct mutual fund schemes and Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) with a minimum ticket size of Rs 25 lakh; permission to invest up to 10% of client Assets Under Management (AUM) in investment-grade unlisted debt under discretionary PMS with client consent; and access to IPOs, primary debt issuances and exchange-traded derivatives.

Settlement Framework Reforms: SEBI approved a revised settlement framework introducing a formula-based method for determining settlement amounts and widening access to settlement proceedings.

• It provides a fast-track mechanism for eligible disclosure-related violations involving settlement amounts up to Rs 10 lakh, extends the application window from 60 to 90 days, and introduces a separate 90-day one-time settlement window for specified pending cases

Other Approvals: SEBI expanded Vault Manager rules to cover bullion-linked Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and derivatives, raised minimum net worth to Rs 75 crore, eased retrospective listing norms for unlisted Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), and approved a 4th settlement scheme for eligible illiquid stock-option cases.

RBI Data: India’s Net FDI Increased to five-year high of USD 7.3 billion in July 2026
In September 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its latest monthly bulletin, revealing that India’s net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased to a 5-year high of USD 7.35 billion in July 2026, the highest since May 2021’s USD 8.80 billion.

• Also, The net FDI recorded in July 2026 marks an increase of 64% compared to last year.

Key Findings:
Gross Inflows: RBI cited that significant increase in overall FDI inflows in July month was due to robust gross inflows which stood at USD 14.58 billion (the 3rd highest in the last 6 years).
Major Sectors: As per the RBI’s data, communication, financial and computer services emerged as the major sectors, receiving over 4/5th (60%) of the equity inflows.
FDI During April-July 2026: The data further revealed that India’s net FDI reached USD 13.4 billion between April and July 2026, compared with USD 9.7 billion during the same period last year (+38%).

• Also, during the same time period, gross FDI inflows increased by 12.6% i.e. from USD 38.9 billion to USD 43.9 billion.

SMFCL Launches India’s First Blue Bond; Targets to Raise Rs 600 crore
On September 28 2026, Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited  (SMFCL), India’s 1st Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), specifically dedicated to the maritime sector, launched India’s 1st ever blue bond.
About India’s First Blue Bond:
Target: The company aims to raise  Rs 600 crore alongside a Rs 500 crore green shoe option.
Purpose: The maiden issue which has a tenor of 10 years, will be used to fund maritime lending, greenfield port projects and coastal road networks.
Rating: The issue received the AA+ rating by Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) and CARE, which places it in the upper tier of domestic debt offerings.
Arranger: SBI Capital Markets was designated as the arranger for the bond issuer.
About Blue Bonds: These bonds are specifically designed to fund projects related to water and marine ecosystems such as: clean water systems, marine conservation, sustainable fishing, shipping efficiency, ocean energy, and related monitoring or mapping work.
About SMFCL: Incorporated in August 2016, SMFCL is a Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector  Enterprise (CPSE) which works under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), with its headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi.

IndusInd Bank Launched ‘GCC Banking Vertical’ with Five Core Capabilities 
In September 2026, IndusInd Bank Limited, India’s leading private bank, launched a dedicated Global Capability Centre (GCC) Banking vertical, designed to offer a more integrated and specialised approach to serving the unique requirements of GCCs.
About GCC Banking vertical:
Integration of 5 Key Capabilities: The newly launched vertical will integrate 5 core capabilities under a single relationship:

• Digital banking, employee banking, commercial card solutions, capital account and Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) solutions, and foreign-currency accounts through the Bank’s International Banking Unit (IBU) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) (in Gandhinagar, Gujarat).

Significance: The new vertical offers GCCs a single banking platform to manage business, employee and cross-border banking needs, supported by digital-first services, responsive support and India-focused advisory expertise.
India’s GCC ecosystem: Since Financial Year 2020-21 (FY21), India’s GCC ecosystem has witnessed 32% growth. At present, India comprises 2,117 GCCs, which reflects the country’s growing significance as a global capability hub.
About IndusInd Bank: : Established in 1994, IndusInd Bank is a private-sector bank headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

HAL & SkyPulse Sign MoU for Rs. 2,491 Crore 30-Helicopter Programme
In September 2026, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SkyPulse Solutions IFSC (International Financial Services Centre) Private Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic framework for acquisition, financing, leasing, deployment and lifecycle support of HAL-manufactured helicopters, with a proposed programme valued at Rs. 2,491 crore.
Highlights of the MoU:
Programme:  Acquisition of 30 helicopters (single & twin-engine) in phases: 10 (2027–2029) and 20 (from 2030 onwards), with induction from FY 2027–28, subject to approvals.
Framework:  Integration of manufacturing with leasing, financing and asset management using models like finance lease, operating lease and sale-and-leaseback.
Deployment:  Applications include Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), disaster response, search & rescue, tourism, UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik), government and charter services.
Impact:  Covers Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), training, engineering and spare support, promoting Make in India, strengthening the ecosystem and generating employment and economic growth.
About HAL: Established in 1940, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and is headed by Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) Ravi K.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

TakeMe2Space to Launch India’s First Orbital Data Centre on Falcon 9 in 2028
In September 2026, TakeMe2Space, a leading Indian spacetech, announced to launch India’s 1st networked orbital data centre mission on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 in late 2028.
Key Details of Mission:
Launch Agreement: TakeMe2Space signed a launch service agreement with French space tech, RIDE! Space, a launch mission management company.

• The space tech plans to build  a constellation of 6 satellites over the next few years.

Satellites: The company will launch two 100 kilogram (kg) My Orbital Infrastructure (MOI) constellation satellites on Falcon 9 rocket to a sun-synchronous orbit at about 500 kilometers (kms), as part of the Waymaker 2 rideshare mission which is the 2nd mission in Waymaker dedicated rideshare operated by Satellite & Extraterrestrial Operations & Procedures (SEOPS).
Configuration: Each satellite will feature 10 NVIDIA Thor Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), 100 Terabytes (TB) of storage, and 1.5 kilowatts (kW) of power, while optical inter-satellite links will enable data and workload sharing, making it India’s first mission designed for networked in-orbit computing across spacecraft.
About TakeMe2Space: Founded in 2023, TakeMe2Space build orbital edge-computing infrastructure and space data centers, with headquarters in Hyderabad, Telangana.

SPORTS

Indian-Origin Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Woman Grandmaster at 46th Chess Olympiad 2026
In September 2026, Indian-origin British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) in history at age 11, securing her third and final WGM norm while representing England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, surpassing Kateryna Lagno’s 2002 record of 12 years and 4 months.

• She became the youngest player to represent England internationally at age 9 and youngest female to defeat a GM, breaking records previously held by Carissa Yip and Judit Polgar benchmarks.

About Bodhana Sivanandan Achievement:
Norm Journey: She achieved the WGM title by securing three norms, first in July 2025 at age 10 becoming the youngest to do so surpassing Hou Yifan’s record, second in early 2026 in European classical tournaments, and final at the 46th Chess Olympiad with 8/11 on Board 1.
Olympiad: She played as England’s top player, won 6 games, helped the team finish 15th, and earned her second International Master (IM) norm toward the IM title.
Titles: She holds multiple titles including WGM, Woman International Master (WIM) (2025), and International Chess Federation (FIDE) Master (FM) (2026), marking rapid progression in competitive chess.
99th GM: V.S. Rathanvel, from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (TN), became India’s 99th GM by crossing the 2500 Elo rating at the 3rd Guwahati Smart City International Open 2026, Guwahati, Assam in July 2026.

India Secures 10th Position at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026; Wins 6 Silver Medals
In September 2026, India secured the 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai, China, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, improving from its 13th position at WorldSkills Lyon 2024.

• China, the host country, topped the overall medal table at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Highlights of the 48th WorldSkills Competition:
Participation:  India secured 10th rank globally, with its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors across 63 skills, including debut in 11 new and emerging skill categories.
Silver Medallists & Best of Nation: Smriti Nambiar (Bakery – also awarded Best of Nation), Mohammed Salam (Dental Prosthetics), Kovid Ajay Gangrade (Digital Interactive Media Design), Parth Vohra (Industrial Design Technology), Mehrunissa Begum (Logistics and Freight Forwarding) and Saniya Joshi (Retail Sales).
Significance:  The event, held from 22–27 September 2026 in Shanghai, China, featured 1,400+ participants from around 70 countries, providing exposure to international standards and technologies and strengthening India’s skill development ecosystem.
Next Edition: The 49th WorldSkills Competition – WorldSkills Aichi 2028 will be held in Aichi, Japan, from 15 to 20 November 2028.
About WorldSkills:  WorldSkills is a global vocational skills competition held biennially, established in 1950, and is governed by WorldSkills International (WSI), headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Contraception Day 2026 – September 26
World Contraception Day (WCD) is observed globally on 26 September to raise awareness about contraceptive methods and promote informed choices related to sexual and reproductive health.

• 26 September 2026 marks the 20th observance of World Contraception Day.
• 2026 Theme: “No Barriers, Just Choices”

Background:
Established: World Contraception Day was launched by 10 international family planning organisations to highlight the importance of contraception as an informed choice in family planning.
First Observance: The day was first observed globally on 26 September 2007.

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons – 26 September
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is observed annually on 26 September to raise awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons and promote their complete elimination.
Background:
Origin:  On 26 September 2013, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/68/32, designating 26 September as the International Day, following its first high-level meeting on nuclear disarmament.
Objective: The day highlights global commitment towards nuclear disarmament and elimination of nuclear weapons.
First Observation:  The first observance took place on 26 September 2014.

World Environmental Health Day 2026 – September 26
World Environmental Health Day (WEHD) is observed globally on 26 September every year across the globe to promote a safe and healthy environment and encourage sustainable environmental practices.

• 26 September 2026 marks the 15th observance of WEHD.

Theme:
2026 Theme: “Environmental Health: Standing with Science to Protect Communities”
Focus: Highlights environmental health professionals as applied public health scientists who translate evidence into policy, regulation and community protection.
Background:
Declaration: In 2011, the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) officially declared at its meeting in Bali, Indonesia, that World Environmental Health Day (WEHD) would be observed annually on 26 September.
Coordinator: The annual observance is coordinated by the IFEH.

9th India International Water Week 2026 – September 22-26
The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) organized the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 22–26 September 2026, bringing together participants from 150 countries to promote sustainable, technology-driven, and collaborative climate-resilient water management solutions.

• The five-day event was inaugurated by Vice President C P Radhakrishnan.
• 2026 Theme: “Climate Resilient Water Management”

Background:
Overview: Conceptualized in 2012 by the Government of India (GoI), the event is organized as a regular forum by the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), MoJS.
Inaugural: The first edition was held from April 10–14, 2012, the event was renamed India International Water Week (IIWW) from the 9th edition in September 2026.
Conference: The 2nd India International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Conference at the 9th IIWW 2026 featured an India-Africa roundtable hosted by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), MoJS promoting South-South cooperation to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6).

STATE NEWS

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches ‘Udyog Mitra’ Portal for Business Approvals
In September 2026, Delhi Chief Minister (CM) Rekha Gupta launched the ‘Delhi Udyog Mitra’ Portal under the Ease of Doing Business initiative to provide a single-window platform for licences and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for businesses in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.

• The portal was launched under Delhi Government’s Ease of Doing Business initiative and is expected to benefit more than 8 lakh traders and entrepreneurs, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Features of ‘Udyog Mitra’ Portal:
Platform:  A single-window digital portal integrating 50+ services from 15 departments (to expand to 100+ services across 21 departments) with features like Single Sign-On (SSO), Common Application Form (CAF), Know Your Approvals (KYA) and application tracking.
Access:  It enables entrepreneurs to track applications, access guidance and lodge grievances, reducing the need to visit multiple offices.
Integration:  Integrated with the National Single Window System (NSWS), benefiting over 8 lakh traders, promoting ease of doing business, enhancing transparency and efficiency, and encouraging entrepreneurship, investment and job creation.
Others: The Delhi Government and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in cultural, tourism and academic sectors, providing Delhi’s artists global exposure.

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