Adda247 provides the latest and most important daily current affairs 2026 for Bank, SSC, Railway, Police SI, and Other State Govt Exams. Our team curates the most significant national and international news, government policy updates, important appointments 2026, awards and honours, summits and conferences, science and technology, defence news, business & economy, and sports current affairs — all in one place.
Today’s Current Affairs
- Child Passport Validity Rules Changed by MEA in 2026September 18, 2026A modification in the validity of passports has been brought in by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in regard to children under 15 years of age. As per the new amendment in the Passports ...Read more
- Manu Bhaker, Tajinderpal Toor Named India’s Asian Games Flag-BearersSeptember 18, 2026India has identified shooters Manu Bhaker and shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor as their flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. This information was shared on September 18 with ...Read more
- Odisha Orangutan Case Explained: CITES, Law and SmugglingSeptember 18, 2026Five orphaned orangutans that had been rescued from the Bichitrapur forest of the Balasore district in Odisha have come into focus concerning wildlife trafficking internationally and the legal protection of exotic animals in India. The ...Read more
- Ladakh Unveils World’s Highest Flower Fields at 10,600 FeetSeptember 18, 2026The newly introduced flower fields in Leh District have transformed the high-altitude region with their colorful beauty. Ladakh has introduced twin flower fields located at a height of 10,600 feet in the Leh District. The ...Read more
- Japan Raises Interest Rate to 31-Year High Amid InflationSeptember 18, 2026Japan’s central bank has decided to raise its key interest rate to 1.25% from 1%. It is the highest borrowing cost that Japan has had since 1995. This well-anticipated action is another move further away ...Read more
- Moody’s Raises India GDP Growth Forecast to 7%September 18, 2026India’s global credit rating agency, Moody’s, has revised India’s GDP growth forecast to 7% for the current fiscal year from its previous forecast of 6%. This forecast comes as a result of the resilience of ...Read more
- Tavengwa Mukuhlani Appointed ICC Deputy Chairperson Until 2027September 18, 2026The International Cricket Council (ICC) has selected the chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket, Tavengwa Mukuhlani, as the new Deputy Chairperson until November 2027. Mukuhlani, who represents Zimbabwe Cricket at the ICC Board, replaces Imran Khwaja who ...Read more
- Why Is International Equal Pay Day Observed on September 18?September 18, 2026Every year, the world observes the International Equal Pay Day on September 18 in order to bring awareness about the ongoing efforts made worldwide regarding equal pay for work of equal value. The occasion serves ...Read more
- World Bamboo Day 2026: Bamboo for a Regenerative FutureSeptember 18, 2026World Bamboo Day to be celebrated annually on 18th September in 2026 will recognize the increasing significance of bamboo as a renewable resource in an evolving world. Established in 2009 by the World Bamboo Organization ...Read more
- Which Are Top-5 Heaviest Living Birds in the World?September 18, 2026The birds display impressive variety when it comes to their size, appearance and natural habitats. Even though there are many small birds that can fly, the largest existing birds have gone a different way of ...Read more
- Abhishek Sharma Hits Fastest T20I Century for IndiaSeptember 17, 2026Abhishek Sharma created history during a match against Afghanistan on 17 September 2026, where he hit a century in 30 balls in the third T20I match held in New Delhi. The left-handed batsman bettered Rohit ...Read more
- N Chandrasekaran Reappointed as Tata Sons ChairmanSeptember 17, 2026N Chandrasekaran has been given the position of chairman of Tata Sons again for a period of five years, retracting from his earlier decision of not seeking an extension of his term. This has come ...Read more
- Who is Sethuraman Panchanathan? Chennai-Born Scientist Wins 2026 Bueche AwardSeptember 17, 2026Computer scientist and engineer Sethuraman Panchanathan has been conferred the 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE). He is the first Indian-American and Arizonan to receive the prestigious award ...Read more
- PM Modi Inaugurates SEMICON India 2026 in New DelhiSeptember 17, 2026Honorable Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026, the fifth edition of the event, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, India, on 17th September, heralding the start of a three-day event centered on ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- Why Is International Equal Pay Day Observed on September 18? September 18, 2026
- World Bamboo Day 2026: Bamboo for a Regenerative Future September 18, 2026
- Vishwakarma Jayanti 2026: Date, Mythological Connection and Significance September 17, 2026
- Hyderabad Liberation Day 2026: History and Significance September 17, 2026
- World Ozone Day 2026: Theme, History and Significance September 16, 2026
- Samvatsari Parva 2026: Date, Significance and Jain Tradition of Forgiveness September 15, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
Odisha Orangutan Case Explained: CITES, Law and SmugglingSeptember 18, 2026Five orphaned orangutans that had been rescued from the Bichitrapur forest of the Balasore district in Odisha have come into focus concerning wildlife trafficking internationally ...
Which Are Top-5 Heaviest Living Birds in the World?September 18, 2026The birds display impressive variety when it comes to their size, appearance and natural habitats. Even though there are many small birds that can fly, ...
PM Modi Turns 76: 10 Major Initiatives and Areas of Work Under the Modi GovernmentSeptember 17, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi became Prime Minister on 26 May 2014, while his third consecutive tenure started on 9 June 2024. The various governments led ...
Which Country is the Largest Uranium Producer in the World?September 15, 2026Kazakhstan is the highest producer of the uranium in the world and hold this position since 2009. As reported by the World Nuclear Association (WNA), ...
SEMICON India 2026: Theme, Date, Venue, Exhibition and SignificanceSeptember 14, 2026SEMICON India 2026 is set to gather the global semiconductor ecosystem in New Delhi from September 17 to 19, 2026. The fifth edition of the ...
Which Is the Only Floating Village in India?September 14, 2026India has a variety of exotic natural landscapes, but one of them is quite unique, which is located in Manipur. The Loktak Lake is the ...
Railway Station vs Junction vs Terminal: What Is the Difference?September 12, 2026Station, junction, terminal, and terminus are some terms which are commonly heard on India’s rail network, though these terms are used interchangeably, yet these do ...
