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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS

IndusInd Bank Introduces Dedicated Banking Vertical for Global Capability Centres

• IndusInd Bank has launched a dedicated Global Capability Centre (GCC) Banking vertical to provide specialised and integrated banking solutions to Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India.
• The new vertical brings together five core banking capabilities under a single relationship, enabling GCCs to manage their business, workforce and cross-border banking requirements more efficiently.
• The five core capabilities are Digital Banking, Employee Banking, Commercial Card Solutions, Capital Account and FEMA Solutions, and Foreign-Currency Accounts through the bank’s International Banking Unit (IBU) at GIFT City.
• The initiative is designed to provide India-specific banking solutions to GCCs while supporting their expanding operations and evolving business requirements.
• The GCC Banking vertical combines corporate banking and employee banking under a dedicated GCC relationship model, supported by digital-first platforms, responsive services and India-focused advisory expertise.
• India’s GCC ecosystem has grown by 32% since FY2021 and currently comprises 2,117 GCCs, highlighting India’s growing importance as a global capability hub.
• The initiative aims to provide GCCs with a single banking partner for their business, employee and cross-border banking needs.

About IndusInd Bank :

• IndusInd Bank is a new-generation private sector bank, founded in April 1994, with its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund-I Reaches First Close at ₹450 Crore

• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Unicorn Frontier Fund-I, an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), during the 7th edition of IITMAA Sangam in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• The IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund-I is a joint initiative of Unicorn India Ventures (UIV), IIT Madras (IITM) and IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP).
• The fund received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and targets a total corpus of ₹1,000 crore.
• The fund achieved its first close at ₹450 crore, just around three months after receiving SEBI approval.
• The final close of ₹1,000 crore is expected by December 2026, supported by strong market interest.
• The fund will provide ₹5 crore to ₹20 crore in financial assistance to early-stage startups, with a focus on deep-tech ventures.
• The fund has already deployed around ₹55 crore across four deep-tech startups: Hathor, Quanstra, Triolt Energy and Carbelim.
• The launch and announcement of the fund’s ₹450-crore first close took place in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at an event in Bengaluru.
• The event was the 7th edition of IITMAA Sangam, the annual conference of the IIT Madras Alumni Association.
• During the event, Nirmala Sitharaman also released the book “Cashless Nation: How UPI Changed Everything”, authored by Santanu Paul and B. Sambamurthy.

International Finance Corporation Commits $70 Million to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority for Shore-Power Infrastructure Development

• The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, has committed $70 million (about ₹672 crore) to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) for developing shore-power infrastructure across its terminals.
• Shore power, also known as “cold ironing”, will enable ships at berth to switch off their diesel auxiliary engines and use electricity supplied from the land-based grid.
• The shore-power project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 63% and harmful air pollution by up to 90%, while generating more than 400 jobs.
• JNPA will become the first Indian port to deploy shore-power technology at commercial scale, with implementation planned in two phases over the next two to three years.
• The first phase will focus on one container terminal, while the second phase will cover the remaining terminals.
• The shore-power infrastructure will include 33-kV substations, cable systems, e-houses, frequency converters and onshore power connection points across multiple berths.
• The $70-million IFC loan will finance the capital expenditure required for the shore-power infrastructure and is structured as a 10-year External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) without a sovereign guarantee.
• The financing is described as India’s first blue financing for the maritime sector and the first labelled blue financing for port infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region.
• The transaction is aligned with the Blue Finance Guidelines under the Indian Ports Act, 2025, supporting environmentally sustainable investments in the maritime sector.
• The project is also described as the first investment by a Development Finance Institution (DFI) in India’s state-owned major port authorities and the first commercial borrowing by a port authority.
• IFC has supported JNPA in developing a Sustainable Finance Framework, which is intended to help mobilise additional green and blue financing for future port investments.
• The initiative is aligned with Maritime India Vision 2030, which aims to make Indian ports globally competitive, digitally advanced and environmentally sustainable.
• The project also supports the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines, which identify shore power as a key intervention for decarbonising port operations and reducing pollution.
• JNPA operates five container terminals—Nhava Sheva Free Port Terminals (NSFT), Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT), Nhava Sheva India Gateway Terminal (NSIGT), Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited (BMCT) and APM Terminals —along with a shallow-water berth, liquid cargo facilities and a coastal berth.
• JNPA also operates a 277-hectare multi-product Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and is developing the ₹76,220-crore Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra, an all-weather deep-draft greenfield port expected to become India’s 13th major port.
• Chairperson of JNPA : Gaurav Dayal

About IFC :

• Formation : July 20, 1956
• Headquarters : Washington, D.C., United States
• Managing Director : Makhtar Diop
• Parent organization : World Bank Group
• Members : 186 countries

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

India’s First Liquefied Natural Gas-Powered Train Flagged Off from Sabarmati

• India’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered train was flagged off from Sabarmati, Gujarat, by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
• The initiative marks the introduction of LNG as an alternative fuel for railway operations in India and aims to reduce dependence on conventional diesel fuel and promote alternative energy sources.

Key Highlights

• The train uses a diesel-plus-LNG dual-fuel system developed for its Driving Power Cars (DPCs).
• Two 1,400 Horsepower (HP) DPCs at the Sabarmati Integrated Coaching Depot have been converted to the dual-fuel system, enabling the use of LNG alongside diesel.
• Under the system, LNG can replace up to around 40% of diesel consumption.
• According to Railway trial data, LNG usage is expected to reduce fuel expenditure and emissions, including carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.
• Earlier railway assessments estimated annual savings of around ₹11.9 lakh from one DPC and around ₹23.9 lakh from an eight-coach rake.
• The dual-fuel system allows the engine to switch between LNG and diesel depending on fuel availability, providing greater operational flexibility.
• The system has been designed to retain the power and operational capability of conventional diesel engines while enabling partial substitution of diesel with LNG.
• Each converted DPC has an LNG tank with a capacity of around 2,200 litres, capable of holding approximately 850–900 kilograms of usable LNG.
• A full LNG tank is expected to provide sufficient fuel for around 1,600 kilometres of operation, thereby reducing the need for frequent refuelling.
• The LNG-powered train launch was part of a series of railway projects inaugurated and launched during Amit Shah’s visit to Ahmedabad.
• The overall package includes railway projects worth more than ₹1,542 crore, covering railway safety, signalling, line capacity and freight infrastructure.
• Earlier, Amit Shah inaugurated the ₹700-crore WAG-12 locomotive maintenance shed at Sabarmati and flagged off a WAG-12 electric locomotive.
• The programme also included the commissioning of the indigenous Kavach train protection system on the Ahmedabad–Palanpur and Ahmedabad–Samakhiyali sections.
• The projects further included automatic signalling on two railway sections and the launch of doubling work on the Sabarmati–Sarkhej section.

About Gujarat:

• Chief Minister: Bhupendra Patel
• Governor: Acharya Dev Vrat
• Capital: Gandhinagar
• National Parks: Gir, Blackbuck, Gulf of Kutch (Marine), Vansda National Parks
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Nal Sarovar Bird, Wild Ass, Kutch Desert, Barda, Purna Wildlife Sanctuaries

RECENT NEWS

• India and the Netherlands have forged collaboration in the water domain via two Tripartite Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) concerning the Kalpasar Project in Gujarat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates International Conference on ‘The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics’

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” on at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
• The conference was organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and was held.

Key Highlights

• The conference brought together eminent judges and judicial representatives from 17 countries, along with judges from the Supreme Court of India and High Courts, District Court Judges, senior government officials and representatives of various institutions.
• Participants included Secretaries of various Ministries, representatives of State Judicial Academies, State Legal Services Authorities and environmental authorities.
• The conference featured four technical sessions focusing on environmental and climate-related issues.
• Discussions covered policy-making and implementation gaps in environmental governance, including laws, institutions and administrative mechanisms related to pollution control, conservation and climate action.
• Justice Surya Kant attended the inaugural session as the Chief Justice of India.
• Bhupender Yadav served as the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, while R. Venkataramani served as the Attorney General for India.
• President Droupadi Murmu was scheduled to attend the valedictory session on 20 September 2026.
• The National Green Tribunal is a statutory body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection, conservation of forests and other natural resources.
• Vigyan Bhawan, located in New Delhi, is a major venue for national-level official events, conferences and international meetings.

India Energy Week 2027 to Be Held in Kolkata from 28–31 January 2027

• India Energy Week (IEW) 2027, the fifth edition of India’s flagship global energy platform, will be held from 28 to 31 January 2027 at the New Town Convention Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal, under the theme “Unlocking Innovation, Securing Energy, Shaping Tomorrow.”
• The event will bring together policymakers, energy leaders, technology innovators, investors and industry stakeholders to discuss energy security, affordability, innovation and sustainability.

Key Highlights

• India Energy Week 2027 will make its debut in Kolkata, bringing the event to eastern India for the first time.
• The event will focus on technologies, innovations and partnerships required to strengthen energy security, affordability and sustainability, particularly for countries of the Global South.
• India Energy Week 2027 will cover developments across oil and gas, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), refining and petrochemicals, hydrogen, biofuels, digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), along with other emerging areas of the energy sector.
• At India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, the event attracted more than 75,000 energy professionals, 700 exhibiting companies and 6,500 conference delegates, with participation from more than 120 countries.
• Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari formally announced Kolkata as the host city for India Energy Week 2027.
• The international participation in India Energy Week has expanded over the years. India Energy Week 2026 witnessed participation from 17 Ministers and Deputy Ministers from countries including the United Arab Emirates, Canada, the Netherlands, Oman, Brunei, Myanmar and Tanzania.
• International organisations including the International Energy Forum, Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and the Eurasian Economic Union also participated in India Energy Week 2026.
• India Energy Week is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and serves as a platform for government leaders, industry executives and innovators to promote a secure, sustainable and affordable energy future.
• Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) is organising India Energy Week 2027, with Informa Markets as the Conference Organiser.

India’s First Port-Based E-Methanol Production Facility to Be Established at Kandla, Gujarat

• India’s first port-based e-methanol production facility will be established at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, Gujarat, marking a major step towards making India a global supplier of green maritime fuel.
• The foundation stone was laid by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Key Highlights

• The facility will have a total production capacity of 150 tonnes of e-methanol per day and will use renewable power, water and biogenic Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) to produce green fuel.
• The e-methanol will be supplied to vessels operating on the Asia-Europe International Trade Corridor, one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes.
• The plant is expected to produce green methanol at around US$750 per tonne, compared with the global rate of approximately US$1,300 per tonne.
• The project is a joint initiative of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited (APCL), based in Namrup, Assam, with a total investment of ₹2,300 crore.
• The project will be developed in two phases:
• Phase I: 50 tonnes per day capacity with an investment of ₹1,200 crore, targeted for completion by January 2027.
• Phase II: 100 tonnes per day additional capacity with an investment of ₹1,100 crore, targeted for completion by March 2027.
• The capital contribution between DPA and APCL will be in the ratio of 76:24. DPA’s contribution includes ₹567.32 crore equity capital, 75 acres of land, desalinated water and renewable energy in the form of green hydrogen.
• The facility is expected to be among India’s largest e-methanol production plants and is projected to generate more than 3,500 direct and indirect jobs.
• The project is expected to support a broader green-energy ecosystem around Kandla, covering transportation, storage, supply and other activities related to green molecules.
• The initiative is aligned with India’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070 and the focus on energy self-reliance, Make in India and Make for the World.
• As part of the expansion of India’s maritime sector, the government plans to add 100 new ships to the Indian merchant fleet over the next five years and aims to make India one of the top five ship-owning nations by 2047.
• Maersk, a global shipping major, has also begun ordering containers manufactured in India, according to the government.
• Deendayal Port Authority is undertaking a ₹1,520-crore shipbuilding project with Cochin Shipyard Limited at Vadinar, while a proposed greenfield shipbuilding and repair cluster at Kuchhadi, Porbandar has received in-principle approval.
• The foundation stone ceremony was held at the Deendayal Port Authority Exhibition Ground in Gandhidham.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates Conference on ‘PRAHAAR – Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy’ in New Delhi

• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the conference on ‘PRAHAAR – Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy’ in New Delhi.
• The conference focused on strengthening the PRAHAAR strategy through a whole-of-society approach and deliberated on its seven key pillars.

Key Highlights

• The conference deliberated upon the seven pillars of PRAHAAR:
• Prevention
• Response
• Aggregating Internal Capacities
• Human Rights
• Attenuating Conditions for Terrorism
• Aligning International Efforts
• Recovery and Resilience
• The conference was attended by the Union Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary, Heads of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs), Directors General of Police (DGsP) of 15 States and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Chiefs of all States and Union Territories in person.
• Other State Directors General of Police and frontline police officers participated in the conference virtually.
• From 2019 to 2026, the Government of India brought back 288 fugitive criminals from 36 countries, according to Amit Shah.
• Improved coordination among agencies helped in dismantling more than 40 modules of the Shahzad Bhatti network, which was involved in the cross-border smuggling of weapons, explosives and narcotics.
• More than 100 First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered and 350 individuals were arrested across 15 States in connection with the network.
• The Government of India declared the Shahzad Bhatti network as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
• Amit Shah also launched a new Extradition Portal to synergise and expedite efforts to bring fugitives back to India from abroad.

About Ministry of Home Affairs:

• Cabinet Minister: Amit Shah
• Constituency: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
• Ministers of State (MoS): Nityanand Rai, Bandi Sanjay Kumar

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

National Institute of Fashion Technology Secures Three Medals at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

• The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) helped India achieve a strong performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai 2026, securing two Silver Medals and one Medal for Excellence across fashion, digital and retail skill categories.
• WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 was held in Shanghai, China, from 23 to 26 September 2026, with more than 1,400 young competitors from around 68 countries and regions competing across 64 skills.

Key Highlights

• India fielded its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors across 63 skills and finished 10th, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence.
• NIFT participated in four skill areas: Fashion Technology, Digital Interactive Media Design, Retail Sales, and Visual Merchandising, highlighting the expanding role of fashion education across creative, technology-driven and retail-oriented fields.
• Kovid Ajay Gangrade from NIFT Mumbai won a Silver Medal in Digital Interactive Media Design.
• Saniya Joshi from NIFT Panchkula secured a Silver Medal in Retail Sales.
• Retail Sales and Digital Interactive Media Design were among the new and emerging skill categories featured at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, reflecting the growing integration of technology, digital platforms and customer experience with the fashion and creative industries.
• In Fashion Technology, Vidhi Niravkumar Suthar, a Fashion Design graduate from NIFT Gandhinagar, represented India and received a Medal for Excellence.
• Fashion Technology has been a longstanding area of NIFT’s participation at WorldSkills, with the institute participating in the skill since 2011.
• Vidhi Niravkumar Suthar underwent an intensive four-month training programme at NIFT New Delhi under Prof. (Dr.) Monika Gupta, Indian Expert, and the NIFT training team.
• The training focused on technical proficiency, precision, adherence to international standards, and performance under WorldSkills competition conditions.
• Prof. (Dr.) Monika Gupta, who has extensive experience in Fashion Design and WorldSkills, provided intensive preparation, mentoring and guidance throughout the training period.
• NIFT also participated in Visual Merchandising, with Anuja Ajay Vare from NIFT Bengaluru representing India in the skill.
• The experience also helps NIFT strengthen its training methodologies and incorporate global best practices into its academic and skill-development ecosystem.

Lalit Kala Akademi Announces 20 Awards at 65th National Exhibition of Art 2026

• The Lalit Kala Akademi, the National Academy of Art, announced 20 Lalit Kala Akademi Awards at the 65th National Exhibition of Art (NEA), recognising 20 artists for their works in painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and other forms of contemporary visual art.
• The annual National Exhibition of Art is one of India’s prominent platforms for contemporary visual art, bringing together diverse artistic practices from across the country and providing artists an opportunity to showcase their works before a national audience.

Key Highlights

• The 65th National Exhibition of Art received 6,175 artworks from 2,495 artists representing 27 States and Union Territories.
• Following a rigorous selection process, the First-Tier Jury selected 270 artworks for display at the exhibition.
• The selected artworks represent diverse artistic practices, materials and techniques, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing and mixed media.
• A Second-Tier Jury subsequently selected 20 artworks by 20 artists for the Lalit Kala Akademi Awards.
• The 20 Lalit Kala Akademi Awardees and their artworks are:
• Chandra Shekhar Sain — My Entire World – I — Terracotta, Sculpture.
• Gopal Chandra Naskar — The Tune of The Srimad Bhagavad Gita — Acrylic on Canvas, Painting.
• Kishor Kumar Narkhadiwala — Paryavaran — Oil on Canvas, Painting.
• Mrinal Dey — Hopeless Settlement — Acrylic on Canvas, Painting.
• Nidhi Chopra — Tangible Dreams — Ceramic, Sculpture.
• Nimai Singh Sarungbam — Mudra – I — Teak Wood, Sculpture.
• Pankaj Kumar Sharma — Haloed Traveler – II — Panel Works, Drawing.
• Pooja Rajpoot — Prakriti Shoshan — White Marble, Sculpture.
• Praveen Kumar — Where The Walls Remember — Mix Medium, Painting.
• Pritam Madhukar Deuskar — Of Time and The City — Etching, Printmaking.
• Rajendra Prasad — Sujata With Buddha — Water Color (Wash), Painting.
• Ramesh Vithal Thorat — Untitled – II — Oil on Canvas, Painting.
• Raviram Ramakrishnan — Fisherwoman — Copper, Oxidised, Welded, Sculpture.
• Sanjay Kumar — When Memories Come Back – 7 — Mix Media, Painting.
• Sanjay Kumar Sahani — Youth — Oil on Canvas, Painting.
• Sanjib Kumar Gogoi — Aakar Nirankar – II — Acrylic & Oil on Canvas, Painting.
• Santa Deb — Attraction of Simplicity — Ceramic, Sculpture.
• Siddharth Shahjirao Shingade — Trees — Mix Media, Painting.
• Usharanjan Mandal — Wheel of A Crowded City — Mix Media, Any Other Medium.
• Vijendra Sharma — Life 2025 — Oil on Canvas, Painting.
• The National Exhibition of Art also contributes to India’s growing creative economy by connecting artists with audiences, collectors and institutions.
• The participation of artists from 27 States and Union Territories further highlights the national character of the National Exhibition of Art.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Preserve Tribal Cultural Heritage

• 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 to preserve, document, digitise, research and promote India’s diverse tribal cultural heritage.

Key Highlights

• The partnership brings together the tribal research ecosystem and network of Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs with the academic, archival, research and curatorial expertise of IGNCA.
• The MoU establishes an institutional framework for the systematic preservation, documentation, digitisation, research and promotion of India’s tangible and intangible tribal cultural heritage.
• The collaboration will focus on documenting and protecting tribal arts, music, musical instruments, languages, oral traditions, folklore, crafts, cuisines, customary practices and traditional ecological knowledge.
• The partnership will support the identification, documentation, digitisation, publication and dissemination of vanishing tribal arts, music, musical instruments, cuisines and other cultural traditions.
• The collaboration will support the establishment of digital archives and the development of interactive tribal museum galleries.
• Tribal cultural heritage will be disseminated through exhibitions, museums, publications, digital platforms, cultural festivals and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• The initiative will provide greater visibility to tribal scholars, artists, artisans, performers and traditional knowledge holders at national and international platforms.
• The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Ranjana Chopra and senior officials of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, along with Dr. K. Anil Kumar and senior officials of IGNCA.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

Indian Navy Joins 24th Edition of Exercise VARUNA in France

• Indian Naval Ship(INS) Trishul, an Indian Navy warship, arrived at Toulon, France, on 22 September 2026 to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA with the French Navy.

Key Highlights :

• Exercise VARUNA is a bilateral maritime exercise conducted between the Indian Navy (IN) and the French Navy.
• The 24th edition of VARUNA 2026 is being hosted by France at the Toulon Naval Base, a major French naval base on the Mediterranean coast.
• VARUNA is conducted alternately off the coasts of India and France, strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation between the two countries.
• The bilateral naval exercise began in 1993 and was officially named VARUNA in 2001.
• The exercise includes both harbour and sea phases, providing opportunities for professional interaction and operational cooperation between the two navies.
• Key activities during VARUNA 2026 include cross-deck visits, operational interactions, coordinated drills and sporting engagements.
• The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, strengthen coordination, facilitate the exchange of operational experience and best practices, and improve mutual understanding between the two navies.
• The 23rd edition of VARUNA was conducted in the Arabian Sea from 19 to 22 March 2025.

India and Kazakhstan Begin 9th Edition of Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2026 in Oskemen

• The 9th edition of the India–Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2026 is being conducted from 28 September to 11 October 2026 at Oskemen, Kazakhstan.
• India and Kazakhstan are participating with 60-member contingents each, with the Indian contingent comprising mainly personnel from a battalion of the Garhwal Rifles, along with personnel from other arms and services and the Indian Air Force, while Kazakhstan’s contingent is primarily drawn from its Land Forces.
• The main objective of KAZIND-2026 is to enhance interoperability and strengthen the joint capabilities of both forces for counter-terrorism operations in a sub-conventional environment under a United Nations mandate.
• KAZIND-2026 focuses on joint counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain, with emphasis on joint planning and execution, air mobility, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS capabilities.
• The participating forces will conduct drills involving terrorist-response operations, raids, search-and-destroy missions, cordon-and-search operations, securing helipads and landing sites, and Special Heliborne Operations.
• The exercise includes the establishment of a Joint Command Post and an Intelligence and Surveillance Centre for coordinated planning and execution of operations.
• KAZIND-2026 will culminate in a comprehensive validation exercise, during which both contingents will apply rehearsed tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) against a simulated terrorist threat.
• The exercise aims to promote operational experience-sharing, professional bonds, mutual trust and camaraderie while strengthening India–Kazakhstan military-to-military cooperation.
• Exercise KAZIND has been conducted annually since 2016, making it an important recurring bilateral military exercise between India and Kazakhstan.
• The 8th edition, KAZIND-2024, was conducted from 30 September to 13 October 2024 at the Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand.

About Kazakhstan :

• President : Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
• Prime Minister : Oljas Bektenov
• Capital : Astana
• Currency : Tenge

Indian Coast Guard Responds to Maritime Emergency Near Paradip

• The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully averted a major maritime incident involving the Belize-flagged chemical tanker MT Seagull 9, approximately 37 nautical miles East-South-East of Paradip, Odisha.
• The tanker, carrying 9,000 metric tonnes of palm oil with 23 crew members, issued a distress call at around 0730 hrs on 27 September 2026 following main engine failure and rapid flooding of a ballast tank, which caused a dangerous tilt.
• ICGS Vishwast was immediately deployed to the location, where a specialised ICG Damage Control Team boarded the unstable vessel to carry out emergency operations.
• The Damage Control Team used submersible de-flooding pumps, arrested the leakage, blanked two damaged seawater pipelines, and contained a third fractured line, thereby eliminating the immediate risk of capsizing.
• The Indian Coast Guard further strengthened the response by deploying a Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) and an additional Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV).
• ICG Dornier aircraft were launched from Bhubaneswar to conduct real-time aerial surveillance and monitor the vessel and surrounding waters.
• A minor palm-oil sheen observed near the tanker on 27 September 2026 was confirmed to have fully dissipated on 28 September 2026 during follow-up aerial surveillance.
• The Indian Coast Guard continues to maintain pollution-response protocols to protect the marine ecosystem and prevent any further environmental impact.
• After stabilisation, Paradip Port Authority tug Dolphin took MT Seagull 9 under tow towards the anchorage area off Paradip.
• ICGS Vishwast and other specialised Coast Guard assets remained at the scene to maintain continuous operational support and sentinel watch.

Indian Navy to Conduct Second Edition of Commanders’ Conference 2026 in New Delhi

• The Indian Navy Commanders’ Conference 2026/02, the second biannual Commanders’ Conference of 2026, is being held from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi.
• The Commanders’ Conference is the apex-level forum of the Indian Navy, bringing together senior naval leadership, including Operational and Area Commanders, to review operational preparedness at the military-strategic level.
• The conference also provides an institutional platform for senior Naval leadership to engage with senior Government functionaries on key maritime security and strategic issues.
• A major focus of the conference is the Indian Navy’s role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests, including Security of Energy amid the ongoing conflicts in West Asia.
• The Navy’s conduct of Operation Urja Suraksha and its emergence as a credible maritime force reinforce its position as a “Preferred Security Partner” in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and beyond.
• On the opening day, the Raksha Mantri will share his vision and guidance on national maritime perspectives and expectations from the Indian Navy.
• The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) will also interact with Naval Commanders to strengthen tri-Services synergy, jointness and integration.
• The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) and Commanders-in-Chief will review key areas including Operations, Materiel, Logistics, Human Resources (HR) and Training.
• The conference will emphasise the induction and absorption of niche technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analysis (BDA), Autonomous/Uncrewed Systems and Cyber Operations.
• The Navy’s leadership will focus on adopting cutting-edge warfighting concepts, accelerating technology absorption and enhancing overall combat readiness.
• The conference will assess the Navy’s overall preparedness to optimise force levels and enhance combat readiness in line with the three foundational pillars of “JAI – Jointness, Aatmanirbharta and Innovation.”
• The JAI framework supports the Government of India’s vision of Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) and Viksit Bharat 2047.
• The Indian Navy continues to maintain a high operational tempo and aims to remain a “Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future-Ready Force” in service of the nation.

Defence Research and Development Organisation and CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute Partner for ₹50-Crore Project to Develop Indigenous Lightweight Bulletproof Glass

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has partnered with CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI) as the technology partner for a ₹50-crore project to develop indigenous advanced lightweight bulletproof glass for armoured vehicles.
• The four-year project involves DRDO laboratories including the Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), Maharashtra, and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh.
• The project aims to move the technology from laboratory-scale development to large-scale manufacturing through an Indian industry partner to be selected by DRDO.
• The indigenous transparent armour technology is designed to provide multi-shot ballistic protection against AK-47-class rifle fire, with testing based on defined Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Levels V and VI.
• In initial ballistic trials conducted at DRDO-TBRL, Chandigarh, the material successfully stopped rounds fired from the Trichy Assault Rifle (TAR), which is comparable to the AK-47, from a distance of 10 metres at a velocity of approximately 695 metres per second.
• The technology aims to reduce the weight and thickness of transparent armour by 30–50%, compared with conventional imported armour systems, thereby potentially improving vehicle mobility, fuel efficiency and payload capacity.
• The bulletproof material is based on glass-ceramic technology, in which nanometre-sized crystals are uniformly dispersed within a specially engineered glass matrix.
• The crystals are produced through controlled crystallisation of precursor glass and are designed to provide high strength and toughness while retaining transparency.
• CSIR-CGCRI’s Specialty Glass Division has been developing high-strength transparent nanocrystalline glass-ceramics for armoured vehicles and other defence applications.

About DRDO:

• Founded: 1958
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India
• Parent Ministry: Ministry of Defence, Government of India
• Chairman: Rajesh Kumar Singh

India and Ethiopia Hold Second Joint Defence Cooperation Meeting in Addis Ababa

• The 2nd Joint Defence Cooperation (JDC) meeting between India and Ethiopia was held on 28 September 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• The meeting discussed areas of mutual interest including military training, military exercises, medical cooperation, peacekeeping and defence industries.
• Both countries agreed to expand and deepen defence cooperation through exchange of personnel from training institutes, delegation visits, experience-sharing interactions and exploring joint ventures in defence production.
• The meeting was held under the institutional mechanism established through the Defence Cooperation MoU signed in February 2025 by the Defence Ministers of India and Ethiopia.
• The 1st Joint Defence Cooperation meeting between India and Ethiopia was held in New Delhi in October 2025.
• The meeting was co-chaired by Sanjay Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, and Major General Teshome Gemechu, Director General for Defence Foreign Relations & Military Cooperation, Ethiopia.
• The Indian delegation included officers from the Department of Defence and Air Headquarters, while Devesh Uttam, Ambassador of India to Ethiopia, also participated.
• India–Ethiopia defence cooperation dates back to 1958, making Ethiopia an important long-standing defence partner of India.
• During the Prime Minister of India’s visit to Ethiopia in December 2025, the bilateral relationship between the two countries was elevated to the level of “Strategic Partnership.”

About Ethiopia :

• President : Taye Atske Selassie
• Prime Minister : Abiy Ahmed
• Capital : Addis Ababa
• Currency : Birr

Tata Projects Joins Forces with Canada’s MDS Aero to Develop Advanced Aero-Engine Testing Infrastructure in India

• Tata Projects entered into a strategic partnership with Canada-based MDS Aero Support Corporation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 28 September 2026 to develop advanced aero-engine testing infrastructure in India.
• The partnership combines Tata Projects’ infrastructure and project-execution capabilities with MDS Aero Support’s specialised expertise in gas turbine engine testing.
• The collaboration aims to strengthen India’s aerospace, aircraft manufacturing and propulsion ecosystem by supporting the development of advanced engine testing facilities.
• Under the partnership, Tata Projects will undertake key infrastructure works including civil and structural works, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing), high-air-pressure systems, HVAC, high-temperature exhaust systems, cooling-water systems and associated site infrastructure.
• MDS Aero Support will provide expertise in the design, engineering, supply, integration, commissioning and lifecycle support of advanced gas turbine engine test facilities and systems.
• Aero-engine testing infrastructure includes test beds, exhaust-handling systems, cooling systems, air-supply systems and control systems, which are used for performance testing, validation and commissioning of aircraft propulsion systems.
• The partnership is expected to strengthen India’s domestic aerospace and propulsion capabilities and deepen aerospace and technology cooperation between India and Canada.
• MDS Aero Support Corporation, founded in 1985, has delivered gas-turbine engine testing projects in more than 27 countries across the aviation, defence and industrial sectors.
• MDS has developed turnkey testing capabilities for engine components and provides services covering the complete lifecycle of gas turbine engine test facilities.

Union Minister Rajnath Singh Flags-In Mountaineering Expedition After Scaling 20 Unclimbed Peaks Above 6,000 Metres in Ladakh

• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged-in the First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition in New Delhi on 25 September 2026.
• The expedition created a record by achieving the first-ever summits of 20 unclimbed peaks, each rising above 6,000 metres, in Ladakh.
• The expedition successfully summited 20 unclimbed peaks in just 23 days, marking a major achievement in high-altitude mountaineering.
• The first-ever summits were recorded in the Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala and Chokula areas of the Ladakh Range.
• The expedition was undertaken by a team of 20 highly skilled climbers from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), based in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh.
• Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal, the Director of NIMAS, led the 20-member mountaineering team.
• NIMAS functions under the Ministry of Defence and is associated with mountaineering, adventure training, youth exploration and adventure sports promotion.
• The flag-in ceremony was held at Kartavya Bhavan-2, New Delhi, with Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh and other senior Ministry of Defence officials in attendance.
• The expedition marked the third consecutive world record for NIMAS over the past three years.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Dinesh Pant and Girija Subramanian Appointed as Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India Whole-Time Members

• Dinesh Pant, former Managing Director (MD) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), and Girija Subramanian, former Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL), assumed charge as Whole-Time Members (WTMs) of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
• Their appointments as IRDAI Whole-Time Members were approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) in June 2026.
• Dinesh Pant was appointed as Whole-Time Member (Actuary) of IRDAI and joined the regulator after taking voluntary retirement (VRS) from LIC with effect from the close of 24 September 2026.
• Before joining IRDAI, Dinesh Pant served as Managing Director of LIC, and his VRS resulted in one MD position at LIC becoming vacant.
• Girija Subramanian was appointed as Whole-Time Member (Distribution) of IRDAI and previously served as CMD of New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL).
• Girija Subramanian retired from NIACL in July 2026 before assuming her new responsibility at IRDAI.
• Both Dinesh Pant and Girija Subramanian have extensive experience in public-sector insurance institutions, including insurance operations, policy design and governance.
• Both WTMs have been appointed for 5 years from the date of assuming charge, or until attaining 65 years of age, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• After Pant’s appointment, IRDAI has five Whole-Time Members, namely Swaminathan Iyer (Life), Deepak Sood (Non-Life), Girija Subramanian (Distribution), Rajay Sinha (Finance), and Dinesh Pant (Actuary).
• Following Pant’s exit, LIC has MD & CEO R. Doraiswamy along with MDs Ratnakar Patnaik and R. Chander, while another MD position remains vacant.
• LIC has four MD posts apart from the MD & CEO position, and the vacancy created by Pant adds to an existing vacancy caused by the retirement of Sat Pal Bhanoo on 31 December 2025.

About IRDAI :

• IRDAI, which is the statutory regulator of the insurance sector in India.
• Established : 1999
• Headquarters : Hyderabad, Telangana.
• Chairperson : Ajay Seth

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils Five Regional Science Magazines on Council of Scientific and Industrial Research’s 85th Foundation Day

• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), launched five new popular science magazines in Indian regional languages in New Delhi.
• The magazines were launched on the occasion of the 85th Foundation Day of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
• The magazines are published by CSIR-NIScPR, which stands for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research.
• The initiative aims to make credible scientific knowledge accessible in regional languages and promote awareness of Indian scientific achievements and home-grown innovations.
• The five magazines cover Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu, strengthening the dissemination of science in regional mother tongues.
• Bigyan Lahar is the Assamese science magazine, edited by Paramananda Barman, with Dr. Bornali Sharma as Associate Editor.
• Bigyan Brittanto is the Bengali science magazine, edited by Uttam Kumar Jana.
• Vidnyan Kshitij is the Marathi science magazine, edited by Mukesh Ambadas Pund.
• Ariviyal Arikkaiyalar is the Tamil science magazine, edited by S. Bhuvanesh, with Dr. L. Sandhiya as Associate Editor.
• Vigyan Velugu is the Telugu science magazine, edited by N. K. Prasanna.
• The initiative incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies to streamline translation of scientific content from existing CSIR publications.
• The existing publications used for the translation initiative include Vigyan Pragati, Science Reporter and Science Ki Duniya.
• The magazines will highlight home-grown innovations, regional scientific achievements and credible scientific information for wider public access.
• The launch ceremony was attended by N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR and Secretary of DSIR, and Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director of CSIR-NIScPR.
• Along with the magazines, Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the CSIR mascot, released the CSIR@85 postal stamp, and launched an Industry Connect video and Technology Compendium.

Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences Studies X-Ray Emissions of Four TeV Blazars Using NASA’s NICER and NuSTAR

• Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital,Uttarakhand an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), studied the X-ray emission of four TeV blazars using observations from NASA’s NICER and NuSTAR space telescopes.
• Researchers Riya Bhowmick and Alok C. Gupta analysed 13 sets of X-ray observations of Mrk 421, Mrk 501, PG 1553+113 and PKS 2155-304.
• NICER observed lower-energy X-rays, while NuSTAR covered the higher-energy X-ray range, providing a broader view of blazar emissions.
• Blazars are highly energetic Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) powered by supermassive black holes (SMBHs), with relativistic jets directed almost towards Earth.
• TeV blazars are an extreme class of blazars that emit very-high-energy gamma rays reaching tera-electronvolt (TeV)
• Observations of Mrk 421 and Mrk 501 during moderate-to-low activity states revealed an additional lower-energy X-ray component, linked to radiation from the accretion flow around the black hole when jet emission becomes weaker.
• The X-ray spectra of PG 1553+113 and PKS 2155-304 were explained by the standard blazar emission model.
• The study, published in The Astrophysical Journal, shows that blazar X-ray emission is not always dominated by a single source and that accretion-flow emission can become detectable when jet activity decreases.
• The findings provide insights into how active galaxies are powered and how black holes interact with their surrounding environment.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPS & PORTALS

Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying Launches Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi to Digitise Livestock Insurance Services

• The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) launched the Livestock Insurance Portal on 28 September 2026 in New Delhi under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
• The portal was launched by Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

Key Highlights :

• The Livestock Insurance Portal is a single, integrated digital platform designed to make livestock insurance services more transparent, efficient, accessible and technology-driven.
• The portal will streamline policy issuance, claim processing, monitoring and reporting under the Livestock Insurance Scheme.
• The portal will provide a common digital interface for beneficiaries, insurers and implementing agencies, supporting better coordination and service delivery.
• The portal will be available in 11 regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English, enabling livestock farmers to access insurance services in familiar languages.
• The digital platform will cover registration, insurance coverage and related protection services through an online system.
• The portal is being developed as a web-based workflow under the National Livestock Mission (NLM).
• Under the current Livestock Insurance Scheme, small and marginal farmers pay 15% of the insurance premium, while the Centre and State Governments jointly fund the remaining 85%.
• Subsidised insurance coverage is available for up to 10 cattle units per beneficiary household for most eligible animals, while separate limits apply to pigs and rabbits.
• The portal will enable real-time monitoring and data-driven management of livestock insurance programmes and is expected to improve institutional efficiency.
• The government is examining the use of Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging to improve animal identification, traceability and claim settlement.
• RFID uses electronic tags and readers to provide unique identification of animals, supporting livestock management, record keeping and verification.
• During the latest five-year reference period, the Livestock Insurance Scheme recorded 8 lakh insured animals.
• During the same five-year period, ₹161.07 crore was released under the scheme.

 CURRENT AFAFIRS: SPORTS NEWS

46th Chess Olympiad 2026 Held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

• The 46th Chess Olympiad was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 15 to 27 September 2026.
• The opening ceremony was held on 15 September 2026, while the 11 competitive rounds were played from 16 to 27 September 2026.
• The Chess Olympiad is one of the major international team chess events and is organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

Key Highlights

• Unlike individual chess championships, the Chess Olympiad is a competition between national teams, making teamwork, preparation and consistency important throughout the tournament.
• In the Open section, Uzbekistan won the Gold Medal after finishing first with 20 match points.
• India secured the Silver Medal in the Open section with 18 match points, while Germany won the Bronze Medal with 18 match points.

• India finished the Open section with 8 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.
• Although India and Germany both scored 18 match points, India finished ahead of Germany based on the final tie-break criteria.
• India’s Silver Medal in the Open section reflects its strong position in international chess, with the team combining experience, youth and high-level competitive preparation.
• In the Women’s section, China won the Gold Medal with 20 match points, Kazakhstan secured the Silver Medal with 18 match points, and India won the Bronze Medal with 17 match points.

• India’s Women’s team recorded 7 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss.
• India therefore secured medals in both sections of the 2026 Chess Olympiad: Silver in the Open section and Bronze in the Women’s section.
• The 2026 Chess Olympiad was hosted by Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the competition beginning on 16 September and concluding on 27 September 2026. The closing ceremony was held after the final round.
• Samarkand is one of the historic cities of Central Asia and is known for its cultural and architectural heritage. Hosting the Chess Olympiad placed Samarkand and Uzbekistan in the international sports spotlight.

Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Woman Grandmaster in Chess History

• Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) in chess history at the age of 11 years.
• She secured her third and final WGM norm at the 46th Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, while representing England.
• The Woman Grandmaster title is awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and is one of the recognised titles for women in chess.

Key Highlights

• The Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title is the highest chess title reserved for women by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). In the overall title hierarchy, it is below the open Grandmaster (GM) and International Master (IM)
• A player earns the WGM title by fulfilling the required title norms and rating threshold prescribed under FIDE regulations.
• Sivanandan also secured her second International Master (IM) norm at the same Chess Olympiad. The IM title is a separate title in the open category.
• The Chess Olympiad is a biennial team chess competition organised by FIDE. The 46th edition was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with national teams participating from across the world.
• Sivanandan played on England’s top board in all 11 rounds and scored 8 points, contributing to her final WGM norm and IM norm.
• In July 2025, she became the youngest chess player to earn a WGM norm at the age of 10 years.
• She achieved the record for the youngest female player to defeat a Grandmaster when she defeated Peter Wells in August 2025, at the age of 10 years, 5 months and 3 days.
• Sivanandan began playing chess during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. She is a self-taught chess player from northwest London with Indian heritage.
• In August 2026, she became Britain’s youngest-ever Women’s Chess Champion at the British Chess Championships held in Coventry.
• Kateryna Lagno of Russia previously held the record for the youngest Woman Grandmaster, having achieved the title at the age of 12 years and 4 months.

Daily CA One- Liner: September 30

• IndusInd Bank has launched a dedicated Global Capability Centre (GCC) Banking vertical to provide specialised and integrated banking solutions to Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India.
• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Unicorn Frontier Fund-I, an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), during the 7th edition of IITMAA Sangam in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, has committed $70 million (about ₹672 crore) to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) for developing shore-power infrastructure across its terminals.
• Indian Naval Ship(INS) Trishul, an Indian Navy warship, arrived at Toulon, France, on 22 September 2026 to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA with the French Navy.
• The 9th edition of the India–Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2026 is being conducted from 28 September to 11 October 2026 at Oskemen, Kazakhstan.
• The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully averted a major maritime incident involving the Belize-flagged chemical tanker MT Seagull 9, approximately 37 nautical miles East-South-East of Paradip, Odisha.
• The Indian Navy Commanders’ Conference 2026/02, the second biannual Commanders’ Conference of 2026, is being held from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has partnered with CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI) as the technology partner for a ₹50-crore project to develop indigenous advanced lightweight bulletproof glass for armoured vehicles.
• The 2nd Joint Defence Cooperation (JDC) meeting between India and Ethiopia was held on 28 September 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• Tata Projects entered into a strategic partnership with Canada-based MDS Aero Support Corporation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 28 September 2026 to develop advanced aero-engine testing infrastructure in India.
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged-in the First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition in New Delhi on 25 September 2026.
• Dinesh Pant, former Managing Director (MD) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), and Girija Subramanian, former Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL), assumed charge as Whole-Time Members (WTMs) of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), launched five new popular science magazines in Indian regional languages in New Delhi.
• Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital,Uttarakhand an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), studied the X-ray emission of four TeV blazars using observations from NASA’s NICER and NuSTAR space telescopes.
• The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) launched the Livestock Insurance Portal on 28 September 2026 in New Delhi under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

• India’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered train was flagged off from Sabarmati, Gujarat, by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” on at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
• India Energy Week (IEW) 2027, the fifth edition of India’s flagship global energy platform, will be held from 28 to 31 January 2027 at the New Town Convention Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal, under the theme “Unlocking Innovation, Securing Energy, Shaping Tomorrow.”
• India’s first port-based e-methanol production facility will be established at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, Gujarat, marking a major step towards making India a global supplier of green maritime fuel
• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the conference on ‘PRAHAAR – Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy’ in New Delhi
• The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) helped India achieve a strong performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai 2026, securing two Silver Medals and one Medal for Excellence across fashion, digital and retail skill categories
• The Lalit Kala Akademi, the National Academy of Art, announced 20 Lalit Kala Akademi Awards at the 65th National Exhibition of Art (NEA), recognising 20 artists for their works in painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and other forms of contemporary visual art
• 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 to preserve, document, digitise, research and promote India’s diverse tribal cultural heritage
• The 46th Chess Olympiad was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 15 to 27 September 2026
• Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) in chess history at the age of 11 years.