Daily Current Affairs & GK – 28 September 2026
Daily Current Affairs and GK – 28 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. Livestock Insurance Portal launched in New Delhi
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) launched the Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi.
The portal provides a single digital platform for livestock-insurance services, including policy issuance, claims, monitoring and reporting. It is available in 11 regional languages in addition to Hindi and English, making the service more accessible to livestock farmers.
2. India-Fiji defence cooperation strengthened
The Second India-Fiji Bilateral Joint Working Group meeting was held in New Delhi.
The two countries discussed military training and capacity building, service-to-service engagements, maritime security, cyber training, defence-industry cooperation and institutional links between their armed forces.
3. India-Ethiopia hold second Joint Defence Cooperation meeting
The Second Joint Defence Cooperation (JDC) meeting between India and Ethiopia was held in Addis Ababa.
The meeting formed part of India's expanding defence engagement with African partners and covered bilateral defence cooperation.
4. Indian Navy to hold Commanders' Conference 2026
The Indian Navy announced the second edition of the Commanders' Conference 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi.
The conference will provide a platform for senior naval leadership to review operational preparedness, capability development and institutional priorities.
5. Indian Coast Guard rescues chemical tanker off Paradip
The Indian Coast Guard responded to a maritime emergency involving the Belize-flagged chemical tanker MT Seagull 9, approximately 37 nautical miles east-south-east of Paradip, Odisha.
The Coast Guard successfully stabilised the situation and prevented a potentially serious maritime incident.
6. India marks 10 years of the 2016 surgical strikes
India observed the 10th anniversary of the September 2016 surgical strikes.
According to Akashvani, the Indian Army conducted targeted operations against terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control on 28–29 September 2016. The anniversary was recalled in the context of India's counter-terrorism policy.
International
1. UN marks 25 years of Durban Declaration and Programme of Action
The United Nations held a high-level meeting on 28 September 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.
Adopted at the 2001 World Conference Against Racism, the declaration provides an international framework addressing racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
The 2026 meeting was held at UN Headquarters in New York under the theme “Mobilizing global public support for the full and effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.”
2. Iran files protest with ICAO over aviation restrictions
Iran filed a formal protest with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against US restrictions affecting Iranian aviation.
Iran said the restrictions had disrupted international flight routes and stated that it was pursuing legal and diplomatic avenues to restore aviation connectivity.
3. Russia and India continue cooperation on international issues
Russia continued to express support for greater representation of the Global South in international institutions, including India's long-standing demand for permanent membership of the UN Security Council.
The issue remains part of the broader debate over reform of the Security Council.
4. US-Iran tensions continue to influence energy markets
Oil prices moved higher on 28 September amid continuing uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters reporting showed that Brent crude rose above $105 per barrel during Asian trading, reflecting concerns over energy-supply disruptions and the lack of a clear diplomatic settlement.
Economy and Banking
1. Index of Industrial Production grows 8% in August
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded 8.0% year-on-year growth in August 2026, compared with 6.7% in July.
Sector-wise growth was:
Mining & Quarrying: -5.6%
Manufacturing: 9.0%
Electricity & Gas Supply: 12.3%
Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Management: 6.3%
The IIP stood at 123.3 in August 2026 against 114.2 in August 2025.
Within manufacturing, major positive contributors included electrical equipment (30.9%), motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (25.2%), and other transport equipment (25.3%).
2. Supreme Court refuses to stay MDR on specified UPI transactions
The Supreme Court refused to stay the Centre's decision to impose Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified person-to-merchant UPI transactions above ₹2,000.
The reported MDR is 0.4%, with the new charges scheduled to take effect from 15 October 2026. The Court sought responses from the RBI and NPCI on the matter.
3. India-UAE bilateral trade reaches US$101.25 billion
India-UAE bilateral trade reached US$101.25 billion in FY 2025–26, while non-oil trade stood at US$76.2 billion in 2025.
The two countries are targeting US$200 billion in bilateral trade by 2032. They also agreed to advance initiatives involving local-currency trade settlement, payment-system integration and central-bank digital currencies.
4. CBDT extends income-tax return deadline for audited taxpayers
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the due date for filing income-tax returns for Assessment Year 2026–27 in cases requiring audit under the Income-tax Act.
The original deadline of 31 October 2026 was extended to 21 November 2026. The specified date for furnishing the audit report was also extended from 30 September to 21 October 2026.
5. Telecom subscriber base crosses 1.36 billion
According to telecom subscription data released for August 2026, India's total telephone subscriber base increased to 1,360.70 million.
The country recorded a net addition of 6.42 million telephone subscribers during August. Total broadband subscriptions increased to 1,101.21 million.
Appointments
1. Supreme Court Collegium recommends three High Court Chief Justices for elevation
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of three sitting High Court Chief Justices as Judges of the Supreme Court:
Justice Sunita Agarwal – Chief Justice, Gujarat High Court
Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya – Chief Justice, Delhi High Court
Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh – Chief Justice, Telangana High Court
These were Collegium recommendations, not final appointments.
Science and Technology
1. India-France space cooperation enters a new phase
India and France discussed expanding cooperation in human spaceflight, start-ups, joint satellite missions and emerging space technologies.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said the India-France partnership now spans more than six decades and includes joint missions such as Megha-Tropiques and SARAL, as well as cooperation supporting Gaganyaan.
The joint TRISHNA satellite mission is also progressing. France's CNES is supporting India's human-spaceflight programme, including astronaut-related training and supplies. India now has more than 400 space start-ups, according to the Department of Space.
2. Kavach 4.0 expanded in Varanasi Division
Indian Railways approved ₹223 crore for deployment of Kavach Version 4.0 across 614.75 route kilometres of Varanasi Division of North Eastern Railway.
Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to help prevent Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD) and automatically apply brakes when required.
Sports and Culture
1. India adds eight medals at Asian Games
India added eight medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on 28 September.
The day's athletics highlights included:
Yashvir Singh – Silver, men's javelin throw
Rohit Yadav – Bronze, men's javelin throw
Murali Sreeshankar – Silver, men's long jump
Gulveer Singh – Silver, men's 1,500 metres
Vithya Ramraj – Bronze, women's 400m hurdles and a new national record
Esha Singh – Silver, women's 25m pistol
Pinkcy Balhara – Bronze, women's 78 kg kurash
India also advanced to the men's cricket semifinal.
2. Gulveer Singh wins second Asian Games silver
Indian athlete Gulveer Singh won his second silver medal of the Games by finishing runner-up in the men's 1,500 metres.
He recorded a personal best of 3:37.92. He had earlier won silver in the men's 10,000 metres.
3. Vithya Ramraj sets national record
Vithya Ramraj won the bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles at Aichi-Nagoya and established a new national record.
Her performance added another athletics medal to India's Asian Games campaign.
4. Esha Singh wins Asian Games silver in 25m pistol
Indian shooter Esha Singh won silver in the women's 25-metre pistol individual event, finishing with 38 points.
Pinkcy Balhara also secured bronze in the women's under-78 kg kurash event.
5. India retains Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy at Chess Olympiad
India retained the prestigious Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
India finished as the best overall nation, with the Open team winning silver and the Women's team winning bronze. The achievement was congratulated by the Prime Minister and Vice-President.
6. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill score centuries against West Indies
India defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram.
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139, his 55th ODI century, while Shubman Gill scored 110. Kohli also became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs.
Awards and Recognition
Chess Olympiad success recognised nationally
India's success at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand was recognised by the country's top constitutional officeholders, with the Prime Minister congratulating the Indian chess players for their achievements and the retention of the Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy.
Obituary and Remembrance
Lata Mangeshkar remembered on her birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary on 28 September.
Lata Mangeshkar's career made her one of the most influential playback singers in Indian cinema, with work spanning multiple Indian languages.
Shaheed Bhagat Singh remembered on birth anniversary
The nation also remembered Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his 119th birth anniversary.
The occasion was marked by tributes to the revolutionary freedom fighter and his contribution to India's independence movement.
Days Observed
World Rabies Day – 28 September
World Rabies Day is observed every year on 28 September to increase awareness about rabies prevention and elimination.
The 2026 theme is:
“Stronger Together”
The theme emphasises vaccination, surveillance, public awareness and a One Health approach involving human, animal and environmental health.
25th Anniversary of Durban Declaration
28 September 2026 also marked the UN's high-level commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.
Static GK for Exam Preparations
Kavach
Full form/context: Indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system
Developed for Indian Railways
Helps prevent Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD)
Can automatically apply brakes in specified situations
28 September 2026: ₹223 crore approved for 614.75 route km in Varanasi Division.
Index of Industrial Production
Abbreviation: IIP
Compiled by: NSO, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Base year: 2022–23
August 2026 growth: 8.0%
Manufacturing growth: 9.0%
Electricity & Gas Supply growth: 12.3%.
World Rabies Day
Date: 28 September
2026 theme: Stronger Together
Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease
Prevention includes animal vaccination, surveillance and timely post-exposure care.
28 September also commemorates the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, pioneer of the rabies vaccine.
India-France Space Cooperation
Joint satellite missions: Megha-Tropiques, SARAL and TRISHNA
Human-spaceflight cooperation: Gaganyaan
French space agency: CNES
Indian space agency: ISRO
India-France Year of Innovation: 2026
Indian space start-ups: 400+.
Telecom Statistics – August 2026
Total telephone subscribers: 1,360.70 million
Total broadband subscribers: 1,101.21 million
Net telephone subscriber addition: 6.42 million
Monthly telephone subscriber growth: 0.47%.
Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy
Awarded to the best overall federation/nation at the Chess Olympiad
Named after Georgian chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili
India retained the trophy at the 46th Chess Olympiad, Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
UN Durban Declaration
Adopted: 2001
Origin: World Conference Against Racism
Conference location: Durban, South Africa
2026 milestone: 25th anniversary
UN high-level commemoration: 28 September 2026.
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