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
- RBI Issues Basel III Market Risk Capital Directions 2026 for Commercial BanksSeptember 22, 2026The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Minimum Capital Requirements for Market Risk) Directions, 2026, introducing revised rules for calculating capital requirements against market risk. The ...Read more
- Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve Records 3,261 Flowering Plant SpeciesSeptember 22, 2026A new comprehensive checklist of flowering plants in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) in the southern Western Ghats has documented 3,261 species, highlighting the extraordinary plant diversity of the region. The study also recorded 26 ...Read more
- India-New Zealand FTA to Take Effect From October 20, 2026September 22, 2026The India-New Zealand FTA will come into effect on October 20, 2026, heralding a new era of trade between India and New Zealand. India and New Zealand have signed the agreement, which came into force ...Read more
- Jayanti Prasad Takes Additional Charge as IBBI ChairpersonSeptember 22, 2026Jayanti Prasad, a Whole-Time Member of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), has been given the additional charge of Chairperson of IBBI. He assumed the additional responsibility with effect from September 13, 2026, ...Read more
- India Co-Sponsors Inaugural P4M Summit at UN, Jaishankar Calls for Reformed MultilateralismSeptember 22, 2026India has co-sponsored the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace and Prosperity (P4M) Summit, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September ...Read more
- President Amends Inter-State Council Order, 1990September 22, 2026Honorable President Droupadi Murmu has made an amendment in the Inter-State Council Order of 1990, providing special conditions for the participation of the Governor/Lieutenant Governor in the Inter-State Council Meetings. The Inter-State Council (Amendment) Order ...Read more
- Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026: Indian Air Force to Host Multinational Air Exercise in JodhpurSeptember 22, 2026The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to host the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti at Jodhpur, Rajasthan, bringing together air forces from multiple countries for joint aerial operations, tactical training and interoperability drills. ...Read more
- Starbucks to Set Up Its First India GCC in Chennai, Create 800 JobsSeptember 22, 2026US-based global coffee chain Starbucks has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to establish its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India. The new technology hub will be located in ...Read more
- World Rhino Day 2026: Date, Theme, History and Key FactsSeptember 22, 2026World Rhino Day 2026 is observed on 22 September 2026 to raise global awareness about the conservation of the world’s five surviving rhinoceros species. The observance highlights threats including poaching, illegal rhino-horn trade and habitat ...Read more
- Asian Games 2026 Day 2: India’s Medal Winners and Tally TrackerSeptember 21, 2026India maintained its momentum at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Day 2 of the tournament. Following its two medals on Day 1, India managed two more silvers and two bronze medals on ...Read more
- Savita Punia Becomes India’s Most-Capped Women’s Hockey PlayerSeptember 21, 2026Goalkeeper Savita Punia of India has broken Vandana Katariya’s record to become the most capped Indian women’s hockey player by playing 321 international matches in her career. Savita set the record during Pool B match ...Read more
- Gwalior to Get Asia’s First Telecom Manufacturing ZoneSeptember 21, 2026Gwalior is set to emerge as a significant telecom manufacturing center with the upcoming development of the country’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ). The estimated investment for the project amounts to ₹5,500 crore and is ...Read more
- Amit Shah to Inaugurate National ANTF Conference in DelhiSeptember 21, 2026Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah is all set to inaugurate the 3rd National Conference of the Heads of States and Union Territories of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in New ...Read more
- Chandni Chowk Town Hall to Become Global Heritage CentreSeptember 21, 2026Chandni Chowk’s historic Town Hall complex is gearing up for a new beginning as the government plans to develop it into a Global Heritage Centre. The Delhi government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) signed ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- World Rhino Day 2026: Date, Theme, History and Key Facts September 22, 2026
- World Alzheimer’s Day 2026: Theme, Symptoms and Key Facts September 21, 2026
- International Day of Peace 2026: Theme, History and Significance September 21, 2026
- QDENGA Dengue Vaccine: India’s First Approved Dengue Vaccine September 19, 2026
- International Red Panda Day 2026: Date, History, Facts and Significance September 19, 2026
- Why Is International Equal Pay Day Observed on September 18? September 18, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
Which Indian State Has the Most GI-Tagged Textiles?September 19, 2026Tamil Nadu has the highest number of registered GI-tagged textile and handloom items compared to other Indian states. Due to its longstanding weaving culture, there ...
Asian Games 2026 Mascot: HONOHON, Meaning, Design, Creator and Key FactsSeptember 19, 2026HONOHON is the official mascot of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 that will take place in Japan from 19 September to 4 October 2026. ...
Asian Games 2026: Which Sports Bring India the Most Medals?September 18, 2026The participation of India in the Asian Games has been dominated by some sports that have continuously yielded medals for several generations. In terms of ...
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), ...
