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
- India At Asian Games 2026: Day 5 Medal Winners and Medal TrackerSeptember 24, 2026India has maintained its medal winning momentum at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on Thursday, September 24. India bagged one silver and two bronze medals on day five, bringing their total medal count ...Read more
- ISRO Advanced Radar Research Centre: Foundation Stone Laid at Chandrapur, AssamSeptember 24, 2026Respectable Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on 21st of September 2026 that the foundation stone of ISRO’s Advanced Radar Research Centre would be laid at Chandrapur. ISRO chairperson V Narayanan was present at ...Read more
- Shantanu Moitra to Receive National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 in IndoreSeptember 24, 2026Music director Shantanu Moitra is to be honored with the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 of the government of the Madhya Pradesh for his achievements in the music direction. This award will be conferred on ...Read more
- Indian Astronomers Find Rapidly Shrinking White Dwarf BinarySeptember 24, 2026An international collaboration which was headed by Indian researchers discovered that eRASSU J060839.5–704014, also called eRASSU J0608, is one of the fastest-evolving ultracompact double white dwarf binaries. The two white dwarfs in this system orbit ...Read more
- Mizoram Woman Farmer to Receive FAO 100 Women Heroes AwardSeptember 24, 2026Pi Mari-i, who was a teacher and now a farmer, hails from Mizoram and has been chosen among the FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development. This is part of the International ...Read more
- NASA Advances PRIMA Far-Infrared Telescope to Phase BSeptember 24, 2026NASA selected PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics) to move into Phase B, the stage covering preliminary design and technology development. It is the first mission in a new class of astrophysics missions called Probe ...Read more
- Delhi PM Surya Ghar Portal Launched: Rooftop Solar Subsidy Up to ₹1.56 LakhSeptember 24, 2026Respectable Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the “Delhi PM Surya Ghar” registration portal on Monday, 21st of September 2026, under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Residents can register at the solar.delhi.gov.in for rooftop ...Read more
- Which US States Have Passed Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Laws?September 24, 2026The US House of Representatives passed H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act, on 14 July 2026 by 308 votes to 117. The bill would make daylight saving time (DST) permanent and end the twice-yearly clock ...Read more
- Delhi Cabinet Approves DURGA Scheme: 1,300 Pink E-Autos for Women and Transgender PersonsSeptember 24, 2026The Delhi Cabinet approved the Driving Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green E-Auto (DURGA) scheme on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. In the first phase, 1,300 pink ...Read more
- UK Launches First Space Squadron to Defend SatellitesSeptember 24, 2026United Kingdom has introduced No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first specialized unit to deal with any adversarial activities aimed at the interests of Britain in outer space. The unit has been created in September ...Read more
- Punjab Government Notifies 8% DA Hike for Employees and PensionersSeptember 24, 2026The Punjab government has officially notified 8 percentage points hike in DA for the employees of Punjab Government and similarly increase in DR in case of pensioners and family pensioners. The effective date of the ...Read more
- Bharat Taxi Launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and PrayagrajSeptember 24, 2026Bharat Taxi was launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj on 23rd of September 2026. This cooperative ride-hailing service works on the principle of “Driver is the Owner”. Respectable Union Minister of State for ...Read more
- Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2027: Gujarat and Darjeeling Railway Make India’s MarkSeptember 24, 2026Lonely Planet has chosen Gujarat and Darjeeling Himalayan Railways as two Indian items that have made it to the list of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027: 25 destinations and 25 travel experiences. The list ...Read more
- ADB Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 7% for FY2026-27September 24, 2026The Asian Development Bank (ADB) increased its forecast of economic growth for India to 7% for FY2026-27 from the 6.6% forecasted in July 2026. The increase was due to better than expected economic performance during ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- Bhikaji Cama Birth Anniversary: Life, Contributions and Key Facts on the Flag of 1907 September 24, 2026
- World Maritime Day 2026: Theme, Date, Significance and Key Facts September 24, 2026
- International Day of Sign Languages 2026: Theme, History and Significance September 23, 2026
- 11th Ayurveda Day 2026: Theme, Significance and India’s Growing Ayush Ecosystem September 23, 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
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), ...
