Stay updated with the September 2026 Current Affairs to strengthen your preparation for AFCAT, CDS, NDA 1 2027 and CAPF AC 2027 examinations. This article covers the month’s important national and international events, defence exercises, government initiatives, appointments, awards, sports, science and technology developments, and other exam-relevant news.
Carefully curated for competitive exam aspirants, these monthly current affairs will help you revise important facts, enhance your general awareness and prepare effectively for the General Awareness and Current Affairs sections of upcoming examinations.
Which Indian squash player won the men’s singles title at the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026?
Answer: Abhay Singh
India’s squash player Abhay Singh won the men’s singles title at the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026 in Seremban, Malaysia.
Who won his maiden WTT men’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Olomouc tournament in Czechia?
Answer: Ankur Bhattacharjee
Indian table tennis player Ankur Bhattacharjee won his maiden WTT men’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Olomouc tournament in Czechia. Ankur also won the men’s doubles title with fellow Indian Akash Pal.
Which Singaporean recipient was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026?
Answer: Tommy Koh
The Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026, “Asia's Nobel Prize”, has been awarded to Tommy Koh (Singapore), Bo Kyi (Myanmar) and Runa Khan (Bangladesh). The award was established in 1958 and is named after Ramon Magsaysay, former President of the Philippines.
What is the scientific name of the new species of stingless honey bee discovered in Nagaland?
Answer: Tetragonula nagalandensis
A new species of stingless honey bee, Tetragonula nagalandensis, has been discovered in Nagaland. The discovery brings the number of known stingless bee species in India to 19.
What rank did India secure in the V-Dem Institute’s 2026 Electoral Democracy Index?
Answer: 106th
The V-Dem Institute’s 2026 Electoral Democracy Index ranked India 106th among 179 countries, with a score of 0.38 for 2025. India’s score was reported as its lowest level since 1975.
Which temple in Telangana has been declared a Monument of National Importance under the AMASR Act, 1958?
Answer: Gollalagudi Temple
The Gollalagudi (Gollala Gudi) Temple at Palampet, Mulugu district, Telangana has been declared a Monument of National Importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958.
Which indigenous long-range glide bomb was flight tested by the IAF’s Su-30MKI?
Answer: Khagantak-243
The IAF’s Su-30MKI flight tested the indigenous Khagantak-243 long-range glide bomb at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It can reportedly cover 144–180 km when released from around 12 km altitude at Mach 0.8.
Which country hosted the Pickleball World Cup 2026?
Answer: Vietnam
The Pickleball World Cup 2026 was held from August 30 to September 6, 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam. This is the first time the Pickleball World Cup is being hosted in Asia.
Which day is observed as International Vulture Awareness Day 2026?
Answer: 5 September
International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 was observed on 5 September, the first Saturday of September.
Which Indian badminton pair won India’s first-ever men’s doubles title at the China Masters?
Answer: Satwik-Chirag
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won India's first ever men’s doubles title at the China Masters in Shenzhen.
Where will the 11th Ayurveda Day be observed in 2026?
Answer: Nagpur
The 11th Ayurveda Day will be observed on 23 September 2026 in Nagpur with the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow.”
Which state emerged as the top-performing state in the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari and Catch the Rain campaigns?
Answer: Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh has emerged as the top-performing state in the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) and Catch the Rain campaigns.
Which state’s historic havelis have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List?
Answer: Rajasthan
The historic Shekhawati Havelis of Rajasthan have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List. The listed havelis are located across 14 places, including Alsisar, Churu, Fatehpur, Jhunjhunu, Mandawa, Nawalgarh and Sikar.
Who won the Men’s Singles title at the ITF Men’s World Tour M15 in Bali?
Answer: Karan Singh
India’s Karan Singh won the Men’s Singles title at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Men’s World Tour M15 in Bali, Indonesia.
Who was honoured with the Kalinga Ratna Award by Sarala Sahitya Sansad?
Answer: Dipak Misra
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dipak Misra has been honoured with the Kalinga Ratna Award by Sarala Sahitya Sansad in Cuttack, Odisha. The award includes a silver idol of Goddess Saraswati and a citation.
Who received the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026?
Answer: Kishor Makwana
Kishor Makwana, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), received the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026.
Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and which country?
Answer: Malaysia
INS Mysore participated in the 4th edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana. The exercise is a bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy.
Which Sikkim-made feature film was selected for the 2nd Nepal Indigenous Film Festival (NIFF) 2026?
Answer: Numahangma
Sikkim-made feature film ‘Numahangma’ has been selected for the 2nd Nepal Indigenous Film Festival (NIFF) 2026. The 90-minute film is directed by Niyara Subba and produced by H.M. Subba.
Where was the three-day Table Top Exercise (TTX) under the Colombo Security Conclave conducted?
Answer: Visakhapatnam
A three-day Table Top Exercise (TTX) under the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was conducted at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Visakhapatnam.
What is the name of Russia’s newly unveiled air-launched stand-off weapon designed for the Su-57E fighter aircraft?
Answer: S-71K Kovyor
Russia has publicly unveiled the S-71K Kovyor, a new air-launched stand-off weapon designed for the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
Who won the women’s singles title at the US Open 2026?
Answer: Elena Rybakina
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina defeated Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s singles to win her first US Open 2026 title. Earlier in 2026, Rybakina had won the Australian Open.
Which department was awarded the ‘Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan’ for 2025–26?
Answer: DARPG
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has been awarded the ‘Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan’ for 2025–26.
Which scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to improve higher education opportunities for SC and OBC students?
Answer: SHREYAS
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS), to improve higher education opportunities for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) students.
Which city ranked first in the second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025?
Answer: New Delhi
New Delhi ranked first in the second edition of India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025. States and UTs are scored out of 100 across 16 indicators.
Who has been appointed as the first woman Inspector General (IG) of CoBRA?
Answer: Sanjukta Parashar
IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar has been appointed as the first woman Inspector General (IG) of CoBRA. CoBRA was raised by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in 2008–09.
Where was SEMICON India 2026 held?
Answer: Yashobhoomi
SEMICON India 2026, the 5th edition, was held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi under the theme “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.” It is jointly organised by India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and SEMI.
Under which farmer carbon programme did India make its first direct soil carbon payments in September 2026?
Answer: Aadi
India made its first direct soil carbon payments in September 2026 under the ‘Aadi’ farmer carbon programme, launched by Grow Indigo in 2019 with technical guidance from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
What rank did India secure in the Global Gender Gap Index 2026?
Answer: 131st
The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Global Gender Gap Index 2026. India ranked 131st out of 145 countries, retaining the same position as the previous edition. Iceland retained the 1st position, followed by Finland and Norway.
When is International Red Panda Day observed every year?
Answer: Third Saturday of September
International Red Panda Day is observed every year on the third Saturday of September.
Which company developed the HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft, officially named ‘Ankur’?
Answer: HAL
Indian Air Force received HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft, which has been officially named ‘Ankur’. It is developed indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The HTT-40 is designed to meet the basic pilot training requirements of the IAF.
Where was the 17th Kathakali Festival inaugurated?
Answer: Chennai
The 17th Kathakali Festival was inaugurated at the Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. The festival is organised by the Kalakshetra Foundation under the Ministry of Culture. Theme: “Kadha Rasa Sangama – Confluence of Essence of Stories.”
Which language was approved by Karnataka as its second additional administrative language for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts?
Answer: Tulu
Karnataka approved Tulu as its second additional administrative language for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts in September 2026.
Which city has been selected for the establishment of Asia’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ)?
Answer: Gwalior
Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh has been selected for the establishment of Asia’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ).
Who won India’s first Asian Games medal in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?
Answer: Suchika Tariyal
Suchika Tariyal created history by winning India’s first Asian Games medal in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). She won a bronze medal in the women’s Traditional -60 kg category.
When is World Alzheimer’s Day observed annually?
Answer: 21 September
World Alzheimer’s Day is observed annually on 21 September. The 2026 theme is “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.”
Where is the 2nd edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 being hosted?
Answer: Jodhpur
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, hosts the 2nd edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, a multinational air exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The 1st edition was held in 2024 in two phases at Sulur, Tamil Nadu, and Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
In which Indian state was Ophiopogon japonicus recorded for the first time?
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Ophiopogon japonicus is a small grass-like herb recorded in India for the first time. It was found in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, at an elevation of 2,185 m. It is commonly known as dwarf lilyturf or mondo grass.
Which country did India defeat to win the women’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games 2026?
Answer: Sri Lanka
India women’s cricket team won the gold medal in the Asian Games 2026 by defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs.
Who became the first woman cricketer to complete 11,000 international runs?
Answer: Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana has become the first woman cricketer to complete 11,000 international runs.
Which company received the ₹810-crore contract to supply 160 SAT-SAAW weapons to the Indian Air Force?
Answer: BDL
The Defence Ministry signed a contract worth over ₹810 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to procure 160 Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). SAT-SAAW is an air-to-ground precision-guided glide bomb.
Which two countries participate in Exercise Yudh Abhyas?
Answer: India-USA
The 22nd edition of Yudh Abhyas 2026 was conducted at Auli in Uttarakhand and Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. It is a bilateral military exercise between India and the United States.
Exercise VARUNA is conducted between the Indian Navy and the navy of which country?
Answer: France
INS Trishul has arrived at Toulon, France, to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA. VARUNA is a bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and French Navy.
Who won India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the men’s double sculls event?
Answer: Satnam Singh and Salman Khan
Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won the bronze medal in men’s double sculls at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. It was India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the men’s double sculls event.
Which NIT became India’s first NIT with a dedicated campus-based astronomical observatory?
Answer: NIT Srinagar
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has become India’s first NIT with a dedicated campus-based astronomical observatory.
Which state launched the ‘Pluck & Pay’ festival to promote rural tourism and community-based livelihoods?
Answer: Mizoram
Mizoram has launched ‘Pluck & Pay’ festival to promote rural tourism and community-based livelihoods. The three-day festival was held in Tualte and Chawngtlai villages of Khawzawl district.
Who won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the 2026 Asian Games?
Answer: Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet
Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the 2026 Asian Games.
Which institution developed India’s first indigenous micro-Graphics Processing Unit (micro-GPU)?
Answer: IIT Delhi
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have successfully developed India’s first indigenous micro-Graphics Processing Unit (micro-GPU).
Which Indian city recorded the highest position in the Global Cities Index 2026?
Answer: Delhi
Oxford Economics released the Global Cities Index 2026. Among the Indian cities, Delhi recorded the highest overall position among Indian cities at 268th. Globally, New York ranked first, followed by London, Paris, Seattle and San Francisco.
What is the name of the French Air Force mission conducted from 8 September to 15 October 2026?
Answer: Mission Pégase 26
The French Air Force is conducting “Mission Pégase 26” from 8 September to 15 October 2026, involving around 300 personnel. The mission covers approximately 40,000 km with 9 stopovers, spanning the Arctic, Pacific, East Asia, Indian Ocean and Near and Middle East.
Where has India’s first port-based e-methanol plant been established?
Answer: Kandla
India’s first port-based e-methanol plant has been established at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, Gandhidham, Gujarat. The plant has a total production capacity of 150 tonnes per day and produces e-methanol, a green fuel for cleaner shipping.
Which country achieved a historic Kabaddi golden double at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026?
Answer: India
India achieved a historic Kabaddi golden double at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, with both the men’s and women’s teams winning gold medals. India’s men’s team secured its 9th Asian Games Kabaddi gold, while the women’s team won their 4th gold.
Where was the country’s first Victims Rights Centre inaugurated?
Answer: Patna
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant inaugurated the country’s first Victims Rights Centre in Patna, Bihar. It aims to ensure that victims receive legal assistance, psychological support and counselling under one roof.
Where is the 9th edition of Exercise KAZIND-2026 being conducted?
Answer: Oskemen
The 9th edition of Exercise KAZIND-2026 between India & Kazakhstan is being conducted from 28 Sep to 11 Oct 2026 at Oskemen, Kazakhstan. India has sent a 60-member contingent, mainly from a battalion of the Garhwal Rifles, along with personnel from other services and the Indian Air Force.
What position did India secure at the 48th WorldSkills Competition 2026?
Answer: 10th
India secured 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 held in Shanghai, China. India won 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, improving from its 13th position at WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
Where was the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 held?
Answer: Singapore
The Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 was held in Singapore in September 2026, focusing on sustainable cooling and protection against extreme heat. Singapore, UAE and Dong Mingzhu, Chairwoman of Gree Electric Appliances, were named the first-ever Cool Leaders.
When is World Rabies Day observed every year?
Answer: 28 September
World Rabies Day is observed every year on 28 September. The 2026 theme is “Stronger Together”. The date marks the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, who developed the first rabies vaccine.
In which country was a rare pyramid-shaped tomb dating to the Roman period discovered?
Answer: Egypt
A rare pyramid-shaped tomb dating to the Roman period has been discovered at Bir Al-Shaghala in Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis. The tomb is believed to date to the late 3rd or early 4th century AD, around 1,700 years old.
Who presented India’s first PRAMAAN certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS)?
Answer: Bhupender Yadav
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav presented India’s first PRAMAAN certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) in New Delhi. The certificates were given to Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) and to Govind Mohapatra.
Who became the first Indian shooter to win gold in the women’s individual trap event at the Asian Games 2026?
Answer: Neeru Dhanda
Neeru Dhanda became the first Indian shooter to win gold in the women’s individual trap event at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. She also won her maiden ISSF World Cup gold in women’s trap at Lonato, Italy, in July 2026.
Where was India’s first steel bridge for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project installed?
Answer: Bhiwandi
India’s first steel bridge for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project has been installed over NH-3 (Nashik Highway) at Dive-Anjur village in Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra. The bridge is 100 metres long and weighs around 1,405 metric tonnes.
September 2026 Current Affairs covers important developments in defence, sports, awards, government schemes, science and technology, and national and international affairs. These facts are useful for AFCAT, CDS, NDA 1 2027 and CAPF AC 2027 preparation.
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