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
- 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
- India At Asian Games 2026: Day 5 Medal Winners and Medal TrackerSeptember 24, 2026India has kept up its medal winning trend at the Asian Games 2026 held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday, September 24. Day 5 saw medal winning starts in rowing and wushu with Satnam Singh and ...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
- Bhikaji Cama Birth Anniversary: Life, Contributions and Key Facts on the Flag of 1907September 24, 2026Bhikaji Cama, the Parsi nationalist known as the “Mother of the Indian Revolution”, was born on 24 September 1861 in Bombay. 24 September 2026 marks her 165th birth anniversary. She unfurled a tricolour of green, ...Read more
- World Maritime Day 2026: Theme, Date, Significance and Key FactsSeptember 24, 2026The World Maritime Day celebrated today on 24th September 2026. This day will serve as a reminder of the value of the international maritime transport and the role of the maritime sector in the global ...Read more
- India At Asian Games 2026: Day 4 Medal Winners and ResultsSeptember 23, 2026India won four medals at the Asian Games 2026 held at Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 23 September. The four medals for India included one silver medal won by Mirabai Chanu in women’s 49 kg weightlifting category ...Read more
- Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist: Six Novels, Authors and Key FactsSeptember 23, 2026The six books shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2026 have been revealed, thus making them the contenders for the prestigious Booker Prize. From a total of 163 submissions, written in English and published between October ...Read more
- Ayushman Bharat Completes 8 Years, Covers Over 60 Crore PeopleSeptember 23, 2026The Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is a programme that has reached its eighth anniversary in the health assurance programme of India’s government. This programme was introduced by the Indian Prime ...Read more
- Andhra Pradesh Police Launches AI Drone Portal, SafeStay AppSeptember 23, 2026Andhra Pradesh Police has introduced two technology-based portals for better surveillance and crime prevention. The Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta in collaboration with Guntur Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal has rolled out the ...Read more
- Assam Government to Go Paperless From January 1, 2027 Under e-Office SystemSeptember 23, 2026The Assam Government has declared that the January 1, 2027, will be the deadline for all government offices in Assam to transition into a paperless e-Office system. The decision was announced by the office of ...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), ...
