Current Affairs 11 September 2026

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra on September 08, 2026
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Gujarat and Maharashtra on September 08, 2026,  where he inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stones for several development projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat, and inaugurated the 7th edition of Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. 
Key Highlights of Visit:
Visit to Vadodara: During his visit, PM Modi virtually inaugurated the last 3 sections Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)in Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) with Dadri in Uttar Pradesh (UP), which marks the completion of the project.

• 3 Sections: The WDFC, developed at a  cost of over Rs 20,700 crore,  comprises 3 sections between Maharashtra and Gujarat: New Sanand (N)-New Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale, New Saphale-New JNPT, covering 326 route Kilometres (kms).
• Flagged off Freight Trains: In addition, PM Modi flagged off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT, Mumbai, and a new train service between Vadodara(Gujarat) and Tanda Road, which is expected to benefit the people of Vadodara, Chhota Udepur (Gujarat)and Alirajpur districts (Madhya Pradesh, MP)
• 3 Railway Projects: He also laid the foundation stone for 3 railway projects, estimated to be developed at a cost of Rs 9,700 crore, spanning 329 kms,  include the Vadodara-Ratlam third and fourth lines, Miyagam Karjan-Choranda–Malsar gauge conversion and the Vishwamitri-Dabhoi doubling project.
• 3 National Highway (NH Projects): In addition, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for three  NH projects with estimated cost of around Rs 1,780 crore, including six-laning of the Kamrej-Chalthan section of NH-48; construction of additional structures, including major bridges over the Tapi and Narmada rivers, on the Vadodara-Surat section of NH-48; and grade-separated structures at Abhava, Mindhola and Khajod junctions on NH-53.

Visit to Mumbai: During his visit to Mumbai (Maharashtra), PM inaugurated the 7th edition of Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, held till September 11 2026.

• Theme: The 4-day long event was held under the theme of “Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum – Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance.”

Union Minister Annapurna Devi Launched 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026
In September 2026, Union Minister Annapurna Devi, Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah,  a month-long nationwide campaign to strengthen nutrition awareness, community participation and delivery of nutrition services at the grassroots level,  at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
About 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026:
Theme: The Central theme of this year’s campaign, being observed from September 9 to October 8, 2026, is “Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari”, calling upon every citizen to take shared ownership of Anganwadi centres.
Five Key Themes: Poshan Maah 2026 will focus on dietary diversity and adequate protein, fresh hot cooked meals, community ownership and accountability, nutrition with early childhood development.
10 years of PMMVY: The campaign marks 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) with a 100% saturation drive to enrol eligible pregnant and lactating women and expedite Direct Benefit Transfers.

CCEA Approves 8 Projects of MoR Worth Rs 20,804 Cr Across 9 States
On September 9 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved eight railway multitracking projects of Ministry of Railways(MoR) worth Rs 20,804 crore (Cr) covering 31 districts across nine states in the country.
Project Details:
Five multitracking projects Details:The CCEA approved five projects of the MoR with a total cost of Rs 10,021 Cr.

• The five projects cover 17 districts across Tamil Nadu (TN), Andhra Pradesh (AP), Karnataka and Telangana enhancing connectivity to 2,121 villages, with a total population of about 52 lakh.

Three multitracking projects Details:The CCEA approved 3 projects with a total cost of Rs 10,783 Cr.

• The Three projects covering 14 Districts across the states of West Bengal (WB), Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Chhattisgarh, will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 656 Kms.

Karnataka Leading ChipIN Centre with 73 Tape-Outs : MeitY
In September 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) officially released a dataset highlighting Karnataka as the leading state in semiconductor support under the ChipIN Centre initiative, with 81 organisations, 73 chip tape-outs, and 88 lakh hours of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool usage.
Key Findings:
Top 5: Following Karnataka, Tamil Nadu (TN) recorded 79 organisations and 33 tape-outs, Telangana 42 organisations and 28 tape-outs, Maharashtra 32 organisations, 24 tape-outs and 15 lakh EDA tool-use hours, and Uttar Pradesh (UP) 24 organisations and 21 tape-outs.
Other States: Other contributing states include Madhya Pradesh (MP) (24 organisations, 18 tape-outs), Kerala, West Bengal (WB), Odisha, and Punjab, showing broad-based participation across India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
ChipIN Centre initiative: Launched by MeitY on 24 February 2023, established at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) as a centralized national hub, supports semiconductor design activities by providing infrastructure, tools, and technical expertise across Indian states to strengthen domestic chip development capacity.

Ministry of Coal Launches First Sector-Specific CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies
In September 2026, the Ministry of Coal in collaboration with Coal India Limited (CIL), launched the Comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Framework for Indian Coal Companies during an event in New Delhi, Delhi, marking the first such initiative since the Companies Act, 2013.

• The event also celebrated milestones under flagship initiatives, Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) and Nanha Sa Dil, highlighting their impact in advancing healthcare support.

About CSR Framework for Coal Sector:
Objective: The framework aims to make CSR activities transparent, measurable, and outcome-oriented, ensuring targeted benefits for communities in coal mining regions across India.
Preparation: The framework was developed by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA) to standardise CSR practices in the coal sector.

MoSPI Launched QPR Portal for Data Harmonisation Across Ministries 
In September 2026, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) portal on Data Harmonisation, aimed to strengthen India’s National Data System (NDS) and promote the effective use and harmonisation of administrative data.

• The portal was formally inaugurated by  Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister (PM), during a workshop organized by MoSPI  at Rang Bhawan Auditorium in New Delhi, Delhi.

About QPR Portal:
Aim: It is a technology-enabled platform, developed to be used by all Central Ministries, Departments and Organisations (MDOs) to enhance the identification, cataloguing, standardisation and quality of datasets, promoting data-driven governance and evidence-based policymaking.
Data Standardisation: It tracks adoption of national and international standards, classifications and common unique identifiers in machine-readable datasets and quality checks under the Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (SQAF).
Key Features: Some of the key features of the new portal are: automated validation, dashboards, cross-verification with the National Metadata Structures (NMDS) web portal, providing analytical insights across MDOs.

MAHE Among Three Indian Host Institutions for US-India TRUST Fellowship 2026-27
In September 2026, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence (IoE) Deemed to be University, selected as one of the 3 Indian host institutions for the United States (US)-India Fellowship for 2026-27.

• The fellowship was formally launched by Sergio Gor, the United States of America (USA)Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, at a special ceremony held in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

About US-India Fellowship:
Aim: It is a structured 12-month programme that aims to strengthen scientific and technological collaboration between India and the United States of America (USA).
Focus Areas: The key focus areas of the fellowship will be: Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, semiconductors, biotechnology, energy, defence and space technologies.
Other Indian Host Institutions: Apart from MAHE, other two Indian host institutions selected for the fellowship are: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) (in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, TN) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru (Bengaluru, Karnataka).
Fellowship Support: Selected fellows receive a USD 1,650 monthly stipend, along with housing and meals, medical insurance, round-trip economy airfare between the U.S. and India, and visa and logistical support.
Facilitators: The US Consulate General in Chennai (TN), MAHE, IIT-M and IISc Bengaluru will act as facilitator for the programme.

• The programme will receive philanthropic support from the founding sponsors such as Pratiksha Trust and Mazumdar Shaw.

NIT Rourkela, ISRO-NRSC, Tea Board India Sign MoU for CHAYANKAN AI-Based Tea Monitoring Project 
In August 2026, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, Odisha, Signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and Tea Board of India (TBI) for ‘Project CHAYANKAN (Comprehensive AI-based Geospatial Data Analytics for Tea Plantation Monitoring)’, in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB).
About CHAYANKAN Project:  
Objective: It is a three-year (April 2026 – March 2029) Advanced Research and Development(R&D) project aimed at developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based geospatial system for tea plantation mapping, yield estimation, crop-health assessment, and pest and disease forecasting.
Technology: The project integrates satellite imagery, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based hyperspectral data, and ground observations using machine learning models to assess plantation health, productivity, and stress conditions through geospatial analytics and remote sensing.
Features: Key features include automated mapping of tea plantations, detection of biotic and abiotic stress, yield prediction, and forecasting of pest and disease outbreaks using data-driven models.
About TBI: It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), established on 1 April 1954 under the Tea Act, 1953.

• Headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB), the Board is chaired by Nitin Kumar Yadav(Chairman).

BANKING & FINANCE

NIPL, FOMO Pay Partner to Enable UPI QR Acceptance for Merchants in Singapore
In September 2026, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), announced a strategic partnership with FOMO Pay, a Singapore-headquartered payment institution, to enable Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Quick Response (QR) code acceptance for merchants in Singapore.

• Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has joined the initiative as one of the first merchant partners, enabling Indian tourists to make payments using UPI-enabled applications.

India–Singapore UPI Payment Linkage:
Objective: The initiative aims to expand global acceptance of UPI, enhance payment interoperability between India and Singapore, and strengthen India’s digital public infrastructure globally.
Payment Flow: Indian tourists can make payments in Indian Rupees (INR) through UPI applications(apps), while Singapore merchants receive settlements in Singapore Dollars (SGD), enabling seamless cross-border digital payments.
About NIPL: It, incorporated on April 3, 2020, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NPCI responsible for global deployment of UPI and RuPay payment systems. It is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

MC²⁺ Foundation, IIT Bombay & SINE Sign Tripartite MoU; ONGC Backs Deeptech Energy Startups
In September 2026, MC²⁺ Foundation, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and the Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support energy-sector startups with access to research facilities, funding, mentorship and real-world pilot opportunities, with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) participating as a partner Public Sector Undertaking (PSU).
Key Details:
Funding: During the event, Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ONGC, announced a Rs 2,000 crore Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) for deep-tech energy startups.
Initial: During the initial phase of the program, up to 30 high-potential early-stage startups will receive maximum Rs 50 lakh each in convertible funding and maximum 1.5 crore in milestone-based funding, amounting to potential support of up to Rs 2 crore each  startup.
Areas of Collaboration: As part of the programme, ONGC will work jointly with IIT-B and SINE across seven energy innovation areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Subsurface Intelligence; drilling technologies; hydrogen and mobility; bioenergy with focus on Compressed Biogas (CBG); refinery technologies; and digital asset management; and other innovations relevant to the energy sector.
About ONGC: It is India’s largest government-owned oil and gas exploration and production company, established in 1956.. It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) with headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi.

JSW Group and Volkswagen Group Sign MoU for Passenger Vehicles in India
In September 2026, JSW Group and Volkswagen Group (through Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, SAVWIPL) signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a proposed 51:49 joint venture (JV) for Volkswagen’s passenger vehicle operations in India, with a binding agreement expected to be finalised by December 2026.
About Proposed JSW–Volkswagen JV:
Objective: To boost competitiveness through product expansion, localisation, manufacturing and Research & Development (R&D) in India.
Collaboration: The proposed partnership aims to combine JSW Group’s investment capabilities and industrial presence with Volkswagen Group’s automotive technology, vehicle platforms, and manufacturing expertise.
Focus Areas: The proposed JV will focus on the development and production of passenger vehicles, EVs, hybrid vehicles, and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
Manufacturing: The partnership is expected to leverage Volkswagen Group’s existing manufacturing facilities in India, including the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Chakan facilities in Maharashtra, with a combined production capacity of around 4 lakh vehicles annually.
About JSW Group: Established in 1982, JSW Group is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was founded by Om Prakash Jindal and is currently chaired by Sajjan Jindal.

Qualcomm and Amazon Partner to Develop Custom AI Chips for AWS Data Centres 
In September 2026, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. partnered with Amazon to develop customised Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips for
Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres, worth over USD 60 billion, focusing on AI inference and high-speed optical connectivity to support scalable and cost-efficient data-centre infrastructure.

• The agreement was signed by Cristiano Amon, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qualcomm, and Prasad Kalyanaraman, Vice President (VP) of AWS.

About Qualcomm–Amazon AI Chip Partnership:
Features: The partnership includes multi-generation chip development, use of Qualcomm’s SerDes and optical digital signal processing technologies, and high-speed optical connectivity solutions supporting data transfer rates up to 1.6 terabits per second(Tbps).
Technology: The project integrates custom silicon design with advanced networking technologies, enabling seamless coordination between computing and data transmission layers to support high-performance AI workloads in hyperscale environments.
Integration: Qualcomm plans to utilise AWS AI services such as Amazon Bedrock for electronic design automation workloads, helping reduce chip development cycles through cloud-based infrastructure and AI-enabled design processes.
About Qualcomm: It is a semiconductor and wireless technology company headquartered in San Diego, the United States of America (USA), established in 1985 and led by President and CEO Cristiano Amon.

Samtel Avionics and Japan’s BULL Sign MoU to Explore Space Debris Mitigation Solutions
In September 2026, Samtel Avionics Limited, an Indian defence electronics and avionics company, and Japan-based space technology company BULL Co., Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore space debris mitigation solutions and promote sustainable space operations, in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
About Samtel Avionics–BULL MoU:
Objective: The MoU aims to establish a framework for developing technologies focused on reducing space debris, enabling sustainable orbital operations and promoting responsible use of outer space.
Technology: The collaboration aims to integrate BULL’s proprietary passive Post-Mission Disposal (PMD) with Samtel Avionics’ Active Space Debris Removal Vehicle (DRV) spacecraft technology.
Impact: Promotes safer, sustainable space operations while exploring technical integration, development, manufacturing and commercialisation.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

NCSC Chairman Kishor Makwana Receives “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026” 
On 9 September 2026, the Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), Kishor Makwana, was conferred the “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026” in recognition of the Commission’s dedicated service and significant contribution to social justice.

• The award was presented during the 16th Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 held in New Delhi, Delhi.

Highlights of the award:
Objective: The award honours individuals and institutions for significant contributions to public service and social justice, promoting equality, dignity, and constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Castes.
Selection: The NCSC was nominated by the Prime Point Foundation and selected by the Sansad Ratna Awards Committee jury for its impactful work.
Leadership:  Under Kishor Makwana’s leadership, the NCSC has strengthened initiatives for social empowerment, earning recognition for advancing inclusive and equitable development.
About NCSC:  Established on 19 February 2004 under Article 338 of the Constitution of India, after the bifurcation of the erstwhile commission under the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, and is headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches Indigenous ‘ORV Sagar Manthan’ under Deep Ocean Mission
In September 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), virtually launched India’s first advanced Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan (Yard 3041) at Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata, West Bengal (WB), built at an approximate cost of Rs. 840 crore.

• Following naval maritime traditions, the vessel was named by Manju Singh, wife of Dr. Jitendra Singh, and launched into the water by Kavita Ellanti, wife of Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala, Secretary, MoES.

About ORV Sagar Manthan:
Development: The state-of-the-art vessel has been designed, engineered and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the MoES.

• The vessel will gradually replace the 43-year-old ORV Sagar Kanya, which was procured from Germany in 1983.

Construction: Constructed under Vertical-4 (Deep Ocean Survey and Exploration) of the government’s flagship Deep Ocean Mission (DOM), the vessel is an all-weather, multidisciplinary platform with a projected service life of 30 years.
Timeline: The construction of ORV Sagar Manthan began with contract signing in July 2024, and the vessel is scheduled for delivery and commissioning in 2028.

Akasa Air Operates First Commercial Flight with 1% SAF Blend from BPCL 
In September 2026, Akasa Air successfully operated its first commercial flight using conventional Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) blended with 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
Highlights of Akasa Air’s First SAF-Blended Commercial Flight:
Route: The flight departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (Maharashtra) and arrived at Manohar International Airport, Goa, marking a step towards the adoption of sustainable fuels and aviation decarbonisation in India.
Partnership:  The initiative follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Akasa Air and BPCL in July 2026 to explore SAF adoption and establish a framework for the supply and offtake of SAF-blended ATF at designated airports across India.
Target:  The initiative supports India’s aim to achieve 5% SAF blending by 2030, while the global aviation sector targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
About Akasa Air: It is Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Mumbai, founded in 2021 by Vinay Dube and Aditya Ghosh with major investment from Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, and is led by Vinay Dube as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Literacy Day 2026- September 8         
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s International Literacy Day (ILD) observed globally every year on 8 September to highlight the vital role of literacy in empowering individuals and fostering community and societal development. 

• The year 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the proclamation of International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1966.
• 2026 Theme: “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity”

Background: 
Origin:  The idea of celebrating ILD was first proposed during the inaugural World Congress of Ministers of Education on the Eradication of Illiteracy, held in Tehran, Iran in 1965.

• The Congress suggested 8 September, the opening day of the Congress, as ILD.

Adoption: In 1966, the UNESCO General Conference at its 14th session in Paris, France, officially proclaimed 8 September of every year as ILD.
First Observance:  The first ILD was celebrated on 8 September 1967.   
2026 Event: UNESCO and the Government of Mexico jointly hosted the global celebration of ILD on 8–9 September 2026 in Chiapas, Mexico.

International Day to Protect Education from Attack 2026 – 9 September  
The United Nations (UN) observes 9 September every year across the world as the International Day to Protect Education from Attack to raise awareness about the need to protect students, teachers, schools, and educational institutions in conflict-affected areas.

• 2026 Theme: “Can Education Survive Attack? The Resilience of Human Communities.” 

Background:
Establishment: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated 9 September as the International Day to Protect Education from Attack through Resolution A/RES/74/275, adopted on 28 May 2020.

• The resolution was introduced by Qatar and co-sponsored by 62 countries.

First Observance: The day was observed for the first time on 9 September 2020.
Facilitators: The annual observance is facilitated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

STATE NEWS

Bihar Partners with UAE’s AIM Global Foundation to Set Up Food Processing Park 
In September 2026, the Industries Department of Bihar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Arab Emirates(UAE) based AIM Global Foundation to set up a dedicated food processing park in Bihar, in Dubai, UAE.
Bihar Agro-Food Processing MoU:
Objective: The initiative aims to develop an integrated agro-food and processing cluster to attract investments from the UAE and Gulf region and strengthen Bihar’s role in global food supply chains.
Key Roles: Bihar will facilitate land, infrastructure, Single Window support and policy incentives, while AIM Global Foundation will mobilise UAE-based investors and companies for food processing and allied sectors.
Significance: The initiative will strengthen Bihar’s agri-food ecosystem, value addition, exports, investment and employment, while linking local farmers and processors with Gulf and global supply chains.

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