Daily Current Affairs & GK – 24 September 2026
Daily Current Affairs and GK – 24 September 2026: Important national, international, economy and banking, appointments, science and technology, sports and culture, awards and recognition, obituary, important days and static GK for UPSC, SSC, IBPS, Banking, RRB, NTPC, State PSC and other competitive examinations.
National
1. India strengthens maritime partnership with France through Exercise VARUNA 2026
Indian Navy warship INS Trishul reached Toulon, France, to participate in the 24th edition of the India-France bilateral maritime exercise VARUNA.
The exercise includes harbour and sea phases, with cross-deck visits, operational interactions and other professional engagements designed to improve interoperability and exchange operational experience between the two navies.
2. FSSAI proposes tighter rules for use of the term “Paneer”
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) proposed an amendment to ensure that only products made from milk-derived constituents can be represented and marketed as “Paneer”.
The draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011 proposes that products classified as “Analogue in Dairy Context” should not use the term Paneer in their nomenclature, labelling or marketing. Stakeholders and the public have been invited to submit objections and suggestions.
3. AI Centre of Excellence proposed in Bhubaneswar
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has granted in-principle approval for an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The centre is intended to support AI innovation, startup incubation and deployment of AI-based solutions, strengthening the eastern region's technology ecosystem.
4. India co-hosts global partnership for sickle-cell care
India co-hosted the launch of OneSCD – Global Partnership to Advance Equity and Transform Sickle Cell Care on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
India highlighted the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, launched in 2023 with the objective of eliminating sickle-cell disease as a public-health problem by 2047.
International
1. G4 countries call for early reform of UN Security Council
Foreign Ministers of the G4 countries – India, Brazil, Germany and Japan – called for early reform of the United Nations Security Council.
At a meeting on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, the ministers stressed that reform should include expansion in both permanent and non-permanent categories and greater representation for under-represented regions including Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean.
2. UN adopts Political Declaration on sea-level rise
A high-level UN meeting on 24 September 2026 addressed the existential threats posed by rising sea levels.
The meeting culminated in the adoption of a Political Declaration aimed at strengthening international cooperation, resilience and adaptation measures, particularly for vulnerable coastal communities and small island developing states. (un.org)
3. India participates in ASEAN-India Economic Ministers' Consultation
India participated in the 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation and the 14th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers' Meeting in Manila.
India reported that bilateral trade with ASEAN reached US$128.38 billion in 2025–26, with ASEAN accounting for 10.55% of India's total global trade. The review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) remained an important agenda item. (pib.gov.in)
4. World Maritime Day highlights implementation of global maritime rules
The International Maritime Organization observed World Maritime Day 2026 against the backdrop of security risks to merchant shipping and disruptions to international trade.
The IMO's 2026–27 theme is “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence”, emphasising effective implementation of international maritime regulations, safety, security, digitalisation, decarbonisation and protection of seafarers. (imo.org)
Economy and Banking
1. India-ASEAN trade reaches US$128.38 billion
India's bilateral trade with ASEAN reached US$128.38 billion during 2025–26.
ASEAN accounted for 10.55% of India's total global trade. India is seeking a balanced and more trade-facilitative outcome from the ongoing review of the AITIGA.
2. Piyush Goyal highlights India's growing global economic integration
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's expanding participation in global value and supply chains.
Speaking at the 13th PAFI Annual Forum 2026, he said India's semiconductor demand is expected to exceed US$150 billion annually within five years and noted that India has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, with more than 120 unicorns.
3. OPEC-India cooperation remains important for energy security
India's engagement with oil-producing countries continues to be important in the context of global energy-market volatility.
The 7th OPEC-India Energy Dialogue, held earlier in the month, focused on oil-market stability, energy security and investment. The continuing dialogue is particularly significant for India as one of the world's major crude-oil importers. (opec.org)
4. Public sector banks to remain open on 27 September
Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday, 27 September 2026 to facilitate banking services before the proposed nationwide bank strike from 28–30 September.
The RBI supported the arrangement to help customers access essential banking services during the period.
Science and Technology
1. India launches commercial bio-based biodegradable PLA plastic
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh formally launched the commercial use of bio-based biodegradable plastic based on Polylactic Acid (PLA) under the government's BioE3 framework.
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited is taking forward the initiative. A ₹75 crore BIRAC grant is supporting a 100-tonne-per-annum pilot-scale R&D facility for PLA and co-polymers at Kumbhi, Uttar Pradesh. The project is intended to convert renewable sugar-based feedstock into sustainable materials.
2. GalaxEye receives ₹63.84 crore RDI support for multisensor satellite
The Technology Development Board (TDB) and Department of Science & Technology (DST) signed an agreement with Bengaluru-based GalaxEye Space Solutions for ₹63.84 crore in Research, Development and Innovation support.
The project has an approved cost of ₹247.69 crore and aims to develop a multisensor satellite using OptoSAR technology, combining Synthetic Aperture Radar and optical imaging for high-resolution Earth observation.
3. Indian researchers measure a quantum measure greater than one
Scientists at the Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru experimentally measured a quantum measure of about 1.17, close to the predicted 1.18.
The result arises from Quantum Measure Theory, where interference between alternative photon histories can cause the quantum measure to exceed one. The experiment does not imply a probability greater than 100%; ordinary detection probability remains within the classical range of zero to one. (rri.res.in)
Sports and Culture
1. India wins silver in men's 4x400m mixed relay at Asian Games
India won the silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
The Indian team included Vishal Thennarasu, Poovamma Raju, Manu Thekkinalil and Vithya Ramraj, along with the other members of the relay squad.
2. Seema wins bronze in women's 10,000 metres
Indian athlete Seema won the bronze medal in the women's 10,000m event at the Asian Games.
She clocked 32:50.05 in the final. The medal marked India's return to the podium in the event after a long gap.
3. Naorem Roshibina Devi wins silver in Wushu Sanda
Indian Wushu player Naorem Roshibina Devi won the silver medal in the women's 60 kg Sanda event.
She was defeated by China's Zhang Xiaoyu in the final. Roshibina became the first Indian athlete to win medals at three consecutive Asian Games, having won bronze in 2018 and silver in 2023 before her 2026 silver.
4. India wins bronze in men's double sculls
Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won the bronze medal in men's double sculls rowing at the Asian Games.
Their medal added to India's strong performance in rowing at the Games.
5. India wins first-ever Asian Games medal in mixed skeet team event
Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka won the bronze medal in the skeet mixed team event.
It was India's first-ever medal in this event at the Asian Games.
6. Indian men's badminton team wins Asian Games bronze
The Indian men's badminton team won the bronze medal at the Asian Games.
The achievement came after India's run in the men's team competition at Aichi-Nagoya.
7. Nagaland film Angh wins TIFF Platform Prize
Nagaland filmmaker Theja Rio won the Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival for his debut feature film Angh.
The film portrays life and cultural traditions in a Nagaland village and became an important Indian achievement at TIFF.
Obituary
Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan passes away
Veteran Hindi film actor Mushtaq Khan passed away on 24 September 2026 in Mumbai at the age of 56, according to reports from The Times of India.
He was known for supporting and comic roles in films including Welcome, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Hera Pheri, Stree and others.
Days Observed
1.World Maritime Day – 24 September 2026
World Maritime Day was observed on 24 September 2026.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) selected the 2026–27 theme:
“From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.”
For the first time, the World Maritime Day theme is being used for a two-year period, covering 2026 and 2027.
2.National Service Scheme Day – 24 September
National Service Scheme (NSS) Day is observed every year on 24 September.
The NSS was formally launched on 24 September 1969 to encourage students and young people to participate in voluntary community service and social development activities.
Static GK for Exam Preparations
World Maritime Organization
Full form: International Maritime Organization
Abbreviation: IMO
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Specialized agency of: United Nations
Main area: Safety, security and environmental regulation of international shipping
World Maritime Day: Final Thursday of September
2026–27 theme: From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.
ASEAN
Full form: Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Founded: 1967
Secretariat: Jakarta, Indonesia
Members in 2026: 11
India is an ASEAN dialogue partner and participates in the ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation.
OptoSAR
OptoSAR combines:
Optical imaging
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
The technology can provide Earth-observation capabilities under a wider range of weather and lighting conditions. The GalaxEye project is intended to develop high-resolution multisensor satellite imaging.
Polylactic Acid
Abbreviation: PLA
Type: Bio-based biodegradable polymer
Feedstock: Can be produced from renewable resources such as sugar
Uses: Packaging and other sustainable-material applications
2026 Indian initiative: BioE3-supported development and commercialisation of PLA.
Quantum Measure Theory
Associated with a histories-based formulation of quantum mechanics
Studies collections of possible histories or paths
RRI experiment measured a quantum measure of approximately 1.17
Quantum measure can exceed one because of quantum interference
This is different from ordinary probability, which cannot exceed one.
FSSAI
Full form: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Established under: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Headquarters: New Delhi
Works under: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Food-safety regulator in India.
World Maritime Day
Observed: Final Thursday of September
2026 date: 24 September
2026–27 theme: From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence
Organisation: International Maritime Organization
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