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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

CCEA Approved MSP hike for all Rabi crops for 2027-28 season; MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds in 3 States
In September 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) hike for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2027-28 marketing season, carrying a profit margin of 50% to 106% over the all India weighted average cost of production.

• The revised MSPs aligns with the announcement made in the Union Budget for Financial Year 2018-19 (FY19) i.e. to fix MSPs at a level of at least 1.5 times the All-India weighted average Cost of Production.

MSP for Rabi Crops for 2027-28 Season:
Aim: The revised MSPs aimed to ensure remunerative returns to farmers promote crop diversification.
Highest MSP: The highest absolute increase has been approved for safflower by Rs 675 to Rs 7,215 per quintal, followed by rapeseed & mustard by Rs 413 to Rs 6,613 and lentil (masur) by Rs 390 to Rs 7,390 per quintal.
MSP for wheat & Barley: MSP for wheat was increased by Rs 25 to Rs 2,610 per quintal, while barley MSP was increased by Rs 136 to Rs 2,286 per quintal.
MSP Procurement of Oilseeds and Pulses: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW), approved procurement of oilseeds and pulses worth Rs 5,547.99 crore at MSP under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27.

• Total Procurement: Around 7.06 LMT  of pulses and oilseeds will be procured at MSP  across 3 states namely, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Karnataka and Telangana.

MoF Announced the SSS Interest Rates for Q3FY27, Keeping it Unchanged for 14th Consecutive Quarter
On 30th September 2026, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that the Small Savings Scheme (SSS) interest rates for 3rd Quarter of Financial Year 2026-27 (Q3FY27), i.e. from October 1,2026 to December 31, 2026, shall remain unchanged from those notified for the Q2FY27 i.e. from July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026.

• This marks the 14th consecutive quarter of uncharged rates, which were last revised by the DEA in Q4FY24.

About Small Savings Scheme (SSS):
Purpose: Small Savings Schemes (SSS) are government backed financial instruments aimed at promoting household savings and offering secure investment options.
Managed by: These schemes are primarily managed by the DEA under the MoF and administered through Post Offices and designated banks.

• Since 2016, MoF has been reviewing the interest rates on SSS on a quarterly basis.

Cabinet Approves Delhi’s ITMS Project Worth Rs 1,789 Crore and GEC-III scheme
On September 30 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) project by the Delhi Police at an estimated cost of Rs 1,789.52 crore (Cr).

• The Union cabinet has approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme to expand state transmission networks.

Key Details of Projects:
ITMS: The Central Government (CG) and the Delhi Government (DG) through this ITMS initiative aims to improve traffic management, transport infrastructure and urban mobility in the National Capital.

• The project will cover 42 identified traffic corridors and will be implemented in three phases over 24 months, followed by five years of operation and maintenance.

GEC-III: The GEC-III scheme will strengthen India’s Intra-state Transmission System (InSTS) to enable evacuation of up to 135 Gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy across States/ Union Territories (UTs).

MoHUA Launched PRAGATI 50, to Develop 50 Clean Role-model Cities under SBM-U 2.0
In September 2026, the Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the “PRAGATI-50” initiative, aimed to develop 50 cities across 24 states as role model cities for sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U 2.0), during an event held in New Delhi, Delhi.
About PRGATI-50:
Strategy: The initiative will demonstrate higher benchmarks of ‘Swachhata’ through targeted, Key Performance Indicator (KPI)-based action and intensive, technology-enabled monitoring under SBM-U framework.
Key Initiatives Launched: Some of the key initiatives launched at the event by MoHUA:

•  Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI), a digital review mechanism has been established on the Swachhatam Portal, to ensure effective monitoring of the initiative.
• Establishment of Swachh Bharat Test Bed & Innovation Centre at Durgapur (West Bengal, WB) by MoHUA in partnership with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI).
• Launch of the third cohort of sanitation and waste management startups in collaboration with the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur (IIT-K) (Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, UP), among others.

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Launches NCM 2.0 Guidelines to Strengthen Coastal Resilience & Blue Economy
In September 2026, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), launched the implementation guidelines for the National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0), a  Central Sector Scheme (CSS) designed to strengthen the conservation and sustainable management of India’s coastal and marine ecosystems, in New Delhi (Delhi).
About National Coastal Mission(NCM):
NCM 1.0: The 1st phase of NCM (NCM 1.0)was implemented during 2021-22 to 2025- 26 with an initial outlay of Rs 87 crore.
NCM 2.0: NCM 1.0 will be subsumed with NCM 2.0, which was approved with a total budget outlay of Rs 767 crore.
Implementation: The 2nd phase of NCM will be implemented  till 2030-31 across:

• 9 coastal States: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu (TN), Andhra Pradesh (AP), Odisha, and West Bengal (WB);
• 4 UTs: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Islands, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep.

Thematic Categories: The mission comprises 5 thematic categories, namely: climate resilient blue economic growth; coastal vulnerability and risk reduction; climate change adaptation with mitigation co-benefits; capacity building and outreach; and committed liabilities and project management.

Kolkata to Host 5th Edition of India Energy Week in January 2027
In September 2026, Union Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), along with West Bengal (WB) Chief Minister (CM) Suvendu Adhikari, officially announced Kolkata, WB as the host city for the 5th edition of India Energy Week (IEW) 2027.

• IEW 2027 will be held from 28–31 January 2027 at the New Town Convention Centre, Kolkata, under the theme “Unlocking Innovation. Securing Energy. Shaping Tomorrow.”

Highlights of the India Energy Week 2027:
Announcement:  Kolkata (WB) has been selected as the host city for India Energy Week (IEW) 2027, following its debut edition in Bengaluru (2023) and the 4th edition held in Goa (2026).

• It is held under the patronage of MoPNG, with the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) organising the 2027 edition and Informa Markets serving as the Conference Organiser.

Scale: The event is expected to attract 75,000+ energy professionals and 700+ international exhibitors, emerging as the first major global energy conclave of 2027.
Focus:  Emphasis on energy security, affordability, sustainability, and technological innovation, particularly for the Global South.
Coverage:  The Key sectors include Oil and Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Hydrogen, Biofuels, Petrochemicals, Digitalisation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Geographical Impact:  It marks the first-ever hosting in eastern India, enhancing regional participation in global energy dialogue.

Zuppa Signs MoU with TNUAVC to Develop Drone Pilot Training Programme for Army Personnel
In September 2026, Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies Private Limited (Zuppa) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Corporation (TNUAVC) to establish indigenous drone training laboratories at Army Regimental Centres and develop a structured Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilot training programme for Agniveers and Indian defence personnel.

• The programme is scheduled to commence in October 2026 at the Madras Regimental Centre (MRC), Wellington, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.

Highlights of the MoU between Zuppa and TNUAVC:
Training: The 4-week programme will combine classroom instruction, simulator sessions and hands-on flying experience. It will cover UAV flight simulation, rotorcraft and hybrid drone operations, aerodynamics, drone equipment maintenance, risk assessment, safety management, basic assembly, practical UAV flying, mission planning and DGCA regulations.

• Zuppa aims to train and certify over 2,000 Agniveers and defence personnel over the next 3 years.

Infrastructure:  Zuppa will establish indigenous drone labs at Army Regimental Centres with micro & small drones, simulators, and learning systems, while TNUAVC will provide certified instructors, with both jointly handling curriculum, training, assessments, and certification.
Certification: DGCA-approved Small Category Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) for drones weighing above 2 kilogram(kg) and up to 25 kg, subject to applicable requirements.
About TNUAVC: Established in 2022 and headquartered in Chennai, TN, with Dheeraj Kumar (Indian Administrative Service, IAS) serving as its Chairman & Managing Director (CMD).

MoTA & IGNCA Sign MoU to Preserve and Promote India’s Tribal Cultural Heritage
In September 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi, Delhi to preserve, document, digitise, research, and promote India’s diverse tribal cultural heritage.

• The MoU was signed in the presence of Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, MoTA, alongside Dr. K. Anil Kumar, Head of Department (HoD) at IGNCA and other senior officials.

About MoTA & IGNCA Collaboration:
Aim: The partnership aims to preserve tribal languages, traditions, art and folklore through digital archives, museum exhibits, artefact conservation, and documentation of tribal contributions to India’s freedom struggle.
Framework: The MoU establishes a collaborative framework between the MoTA, through its Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), and the IGNCA, combining their institutional and archival strengths for the identification, documentation, digitisation, publication and dissemination of tribal cultural heritage.
Outreach: The initiative will promote tribal cultural awareness through exhibitions, publications, cultural festivals, and youth camps, while enhancing visibility for scholars, artists and traditional knowledge holders.
About IGNCA: Established in 1987, the IGNCA, located in New Delhi, Delhi, is an autonomous trust under the Ministry of Culture.

Govt Cuts Windfall Tax on Diesel & ATF Exports; Petrol Duty Unchanged
On 30 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) revised the windfall tax on exports of diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), with the new rates effective from 1 October 2026. The export levy on petrol was kept unchanged.

• The move is aligned with fluctuations in global crude oil prices, particularly amid West Asia geopolitical tensions, and aims to ensure domestic fuel availability.

About Revised Windfall Tax:
Background: The Government reintroduced export levies on diesel and ATF from 27 March 2026 amid the West Asia crisis to discourage excessive exports and ensure adequate domestic availability of petroleum products.

• The levy was later extended to petrol exports from 16 May 2026.

Revised Export Duties: The government reduced diesel export duty from Rs 20 to Rs 16 per litre and ATF duty from Rs 15 to Rs 10.5 per litre, while retaining the petrol export duty at Rs 0.5 per litre for the next fortnight.
Purpose: It aims to ensure domestic fuel availability, discourage excessive exports, and prevent undue gains from global price fluctuations.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Indian & ASEAN Navies Participate in 2nd ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) in Philippines
In September 2026, the 2nd edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) commenced at Subic Bay, Zambales Province, Philippines, under the theme “Anchored in Trust, United at Sea”, with participation from the Indian Navy (IN) and maritime forces of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member states.

• It aims to enhance mutual understanding, operational coordination, and interoperability among India and ASEAN navies.

Highlights of AIME-2026:
Debut: The 1st edition of ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) was held in Singapore in 2023.
Participation:  Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri (Shivalik-class stealth frigate) and Kulish (Kora-class corvette) participated along with ASEAN naval forces.
Opening Ceremony: The exercise commenced with an opening ceremony where Harsh Kumar Jain, Ambassador of India to the Philippines, attended as the Guest of Honour and addressed participants.
Structure:  The exercise is conducted in two phases – Harbour Phase (professional, operational and social engagements including expert exchanges, cultural activities, community engagement and operational synchronisation, followed by a pre-sail brief) and Sea Phase (coordinated maritime drills and operational serials).

HSBC Report 2026: 74% Indian Entrepreneurs Eye Overseas Residency; AI Adoption Surges
In September 2026, as per the HSBC Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2026, Indian entrepreneurs are increasingly adopting a global outlook, with a significant proportion planning overseas relocation alongside rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business transformation.
Highlights of the HSBC Report on Indian Entrepreneurs:
Mobility: Nearly 74% of Indian entrepreneurs plan to relocate or secure overseas residency, with Singapore emerging as the top destination (14%), followed by France, the United Kingdom, and the United States at 11% each.
AI: Around 99% are adopting or planning to adopt AI in business operations, with 65% already implementing changes, indicating faster adoption than global peers.
Investment: About 54% plan to invest 11–30% of turnover in AI, viewing it as a tool for competitive advantage, productivity enhancement, and identifying new market opportunities.
Concerns: Key challenges include data privacy and security (44%), employee resistance (38%), and integration with legacy systems (35%), though 54% express strong trust in AI.
Outlook: Around 97% remain optimistic about business growth and personal wealth, driven by technological advancements, business performance, and AI-led opportunities.
About HSBC: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), was established in 1865 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with Noel Quinn serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

BANKING & FINANCE

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Launches ‘VIBE’ Health Insurance Plan for GenZ
In September 2026, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited launched a new health insurance product called ‘VIBE’, a Gen Z-focused health insurance plan designed for young adults aged 18–35 years.

• The digital-first product combines hospitalisation cover, outpatient care, mental-health support, fitness benefits and wellness-linked rewards through the company’s IL TakeCare ecosystem.

About VIBE:
Plan Options: VIBE offers six variants – Rookie, BasicFit, Upgrade, Flex, GOAT and Value, with coverage from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 1 crore.

• Its ReVibe benefit provides unlimited sum-insured resets from BasicFit onwards and covers hospitalisation, day care, Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), modern treatments and road ambulance.

Rewards: The Green Flag Bonus provides 20% of sum insured annually for entry-level plans and up to 50% annually for Flex and GOAT plans, with higher-tier plans capped at 300% accumulation.
Aura Points: The plan offers monthly Aura Points ranging from 500 to 750 depending on the variant, which can be redeemed for doctor consultations, diagnostics, dental care, pharmacy, and vision care, with a maximum accumulation limit of 12,000 points.
About ICICI Lombard: Established in 2001, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Pramerica Life Insurance Launches ‘Poorna Rakshak‘ Offers Guaranteed Benefits Through its 5 Different Variants
In September 2026, Pramerica Life Insurance Limited, a Joint Venture (JV) between DIL and Prudential International Insurance Holdings, Ltd. (PIIH), launched Poorna Rakshak, a non-linked, non-participating individual savings life insurance plan.
Key Details of Poorna Rakshak:
Integration of Benefits with Income: The newly launched life insurance plan combines life protection with guaranteed benefits and a choice of income structures.
5 Variants: The new insurance plan has 5 different variants that enables the customers to select their benefits based on their financial targets, income requirements and future milestones.

• Smart Scholars: focused on child’s future milestones, with income starting at the age of 16-18 years and continuing till the age of 20-25 along with a guaranteed lumpsum benefit at the end.
• Early Income: It is designed specifically for customers who seek regular income from the early years of policy, with income starting from the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th policy year.
• Income Booster: It integrates an upfront liquidity benefit  with regular future income. It offers cashback of 25% or 35% of annualised premium within 10 days of realisation of the 1st premium post issuance.
• Smart Money Back: It provides guaranteed income at the interval of 5 years, with each successive payout double of the previous payout.
• Smart Saver: It provides structured income starting from the 6th year to the 10th year along with maturity benefits.

Pramerica Life Insurance Limited: It started its operations in India on September 01, 2008 with headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana.

Jio Financial Services and Allianz Europe Invest Rs. 640.10 Crore in Jio Allianz General Insurance JV
In September 2026, Jio Financial Services Limited (Jio Finance) and Allianz Europe B.V. jointly infused capital into their 50:50 joint venture(JV) Jio Allianz General Insurance Limited, with each partner investing Rs. 320.05 crore, aggregating to a total investment of Rs. 640.10 crore through a rights issue.
Key Details ofInvestment:
Investment: Jio Financial Services and Allianz Europe B.V. each subscribed to and were allotted 32,00,50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each of Jio Allianz General Insurance Limited at par value.
Purpose: The capital infusion will support the expansion of general insurance operations and business activities in India.
Transaction: The investment is a related party transaction conducted on an arm’s length basis, with no interest from promoters, promoter groups, or other group companies.
About Jio Allianz General Insurance Limited: The company was established in 2026 and incorporated on May 12, 2026 and headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Tata Projects & MDS Aero Signs MoU to Develop Advanced Aero-Engine Testing Infrastructure in India
In September 2026, Tata Projects Limited and MDS Aero Support Corporation, Canada, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop advanced aero-engine testing infrastructure in India to strengthen aerospace and propulsion ecosystem
Key Details of Partnership:
Framework: The partnership combines Tata Projects’ Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and infrastructure expertise with MDS Aero Support Corporation’s global capabilities in gas turbine engine testing systems and facilities.
Key Role: Tata Projects will lead the infrastructure development, including civil, structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), exhaust and cooling systems, while MDS Aero will provide expertise in the design, integration, commissioning and lifecycle support of gas turbine engine test facilities.
Significance: Aero-engine testing facilities are vital for engine performance evaluation, validation, and certification, utilising systems such as test beds, exhaust management, cooling, air supply, and monitoring systems.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Morocco’s King appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as first woman PM
In September 2026, King Mohammed VI of Morocco appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM – Parti Authenticité et Modernité) as Prime Minister (PM) of Morocco, following the parliamentary elections held on 23 September 2026.

• She became the first woman PM of Morocco, succeeding Aziz Akhannouch from National Rally of Independents (RNI) and the second woman PM in the Arab world after Tunisia’s Najla Bouden (2021)

Electoral Outcome:
Government Formation: With a majority threshold of 198 seats, PAM secured 97 out of 395 seats, requiring Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to form a coalition government for the upcoming five-year term.
Political System: Morocco follows a constitutional monarchy, where the King serves as the Head of State, while the PM is the Head of Government (Chef du Gouvernement), within a bicameral parliamentary system comprising the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.

RBI Approves the Appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank
In October 2026, Kotak Mahindra Bank announced the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) after receiving approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

• He will assume charge from January 1, 2027, for a 3-year term, succeeding Ashok Vaswani, whose tenure ends on December 31, 2026.

South Indian Bank has appointed Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as its MD & CEO with effect from October 1, 2026. The appointment has been approved by the RBI and is for a 3-year term. 

• He succeeds P R Seshadri, who completed his tenure on September 30, 2026.

The Central Government has approved the appointment of Lavanya R Mundayur as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL). The appointment has been approved by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance.

• She will take charge from the date of assumption of office and serve till her superannuation on May 31, 2029.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

CCI Approved BNP Paribas’s Proposal to Acquire Stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance
In September 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposal of BNP Paribs Cardif, the insurance arm of French financial services company BNP Group, to acquire a certain equity stake in IndiFirst Life Insurance Company Limited, a private life insurer promoted by Bank of Baroda (BoB).
Details of Acquisition:
Acquisition: As per the definitive agreement signed in July 2026, BNP Paribas Cardif  will buy 26% stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited from private equity giant Warburg Pincus.
Key Change: After the completion of the proposed transaction, the majority shares of IndiaFirst Life will be owned by BoB (65%), one of India’s leading Public Sector Bank (PSB); followed by BNP Paribas Cardif (26%) and Union Bank of India (UBI) (9%).
About CCI: It is a statutory body established under the Competition Act 2002 (which was later amended in 2007). It is the national competition regulating body in India and works under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Rabies Day 2026 – September 28
World Rabies Day is observed annually on September 28 worldwide to raise awareness about rabies prevention and efforts to eliminate the deadly disease.

• September 28, 2026, marked the 20th observance of World Rabies Day.
• 2026 Theme: “Stronger Together”

Background:
Origin: World Rabies Day was established in 2007 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), to promote awareness of rabies prevention and control.
First Observance: The first World Rabies Day was observed on September 28, 2007.
Commemoration: The day commemorates the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, the French scientist who developed the first successful rabies vaccine.

World Rivers Day 2026 – September 27
World Rivers Day (WRD) is observed annually across the globe on the 4th Sunday of September to raise awareness about the importance of rivers and promote their protection, conservation, and sustainable management worldwide.

• WRD 2026 was observed on September 27, 2026, marking its 21st anniversary . In 2025, the day was observed on September 28,2025.

Background:
Origin: In 2005, the United Nations (UN) launched the International Decade for Action, “Water for Life (2005–2015)”, to raise awareness about the need for better management and conservation of water resources.
Initiated By: Canadian river conservationist Mark Angelo, Chair Emeritus of the Rivers Institute at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), proposed the annual observance of WRD to the UN in 2005.

• The day was officially proclaimed by the UN on June 29, 2005.
  C) Rivers Day, founded and led by Mark Angelo in western Canada in 1980.

First Observance: The first World Rivers Day was observed on September 28, 2005

World Heart Day 2026 – September 29
World Heart Day is observed annually across the globe on September 29 to raise awareness about Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) and promote measures for their prevention and control.

• 2026 marks the 26th anniversary of World Heart Day.
• 2026 Theme: “Don’t Miss a Beat.”

Background:
Established: The idea of observing a global day dedicated to heart health was proposed in 1999 by Antoni Bayés de Luna, then President of the World Heart Federation (WHF), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
First Observance: The first World Heart Day was officially celebrated on September 24, 2000.

International Translation Day 2026 – September 30
The United Nations (UN)’s International Translation Day (ITD) is observed annually across the globe on September 30 to recognise the contribution of language professionals in connecting nations and promoting communication, mutual understanding, cooperation, development, and international peace and security.

• 2026 Theme: “Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights”

Background:
First Observance: International Translation Day (ITD) was first celebrated in 1991 by the International Federation of Translators (FIT).
UN Recognition: On May 24, 2017, during its 71st session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/71/288, officially designating September 30 as International Translation Day.

• The first ITD observed under the United Nations framework was held on September 30, 2017.

Significance: September 30 coincides with the feast day of St. Jerome, a renowned Bible translator who is regarded as the patron saint of translators.

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