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
- Smriti Mandhana Becomes Highest Women’s T20I Run-Scorer: Full ListSeptember 21, 2026Smriti Mandhana scripted another history in the international cricket again as she became the leading run-getter in Women’s T20I cricket by surpassing New Zealand’s Suzie Bates during the 2026 semi-final of India Women’s Asian Games ...Read more
- DRDO to Seek Industry Partner for 30kW Laser WeaponSeptember 21, 2026The Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) plans to bring its 30kW-class directed energy weapon (DEW) nearer to production. The organization plans to release an Expression of Interest (EOI) in the next six months for ...Read more
- Angh: Nagaland Film Wins Platform Prize at TIFF 2026September 21, 2026Theja Rio, a filmmaker from Nagaland, India, has won the Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026 with his film titled Angh. This is an important milestone for Naga and Indian cinema. ...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
- Suchika Tariyal Wins Historic MMA Bronze for India At Asian Games 2026September 21, 2026The first ever Indian athlete to clinch an MMA medal at the Asian Games 2026 has been Suchika Tariyal. She achieved this feat at the Aichi-Nagoya Games by winning a bronze medal in the women’s ...Read more
- World Alzheimer’s Day 2026: Theme, Symptoms and Key FactsSeptember 21, 2026World Alzheimer’s Day 2026 falls on September 21 and is celebrated as part of World Alzheimer’s Month to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The 2026 theme is “The Earlier You Know, The ...Read more
- National Film Awards 2026: History, Categories and 72nd Award WinnersSeptember 21, 2026The National Film Awards constitute the most prestigious and highest accolades that are awarded to the filmmakers for their work in cinema in India. Awarded since 1954, the award includes a range of recognition for ...Read more
- International Day of Peace 2026: Theme, History and SignificanceSeptember 21, 2026International Day of Peace 2026 is being celebrated on 21 September with the aim of promoting peace, nonviolence, and cooperation between different societies. This year’s main theme for the day is “Invest in Peace – ...Read more
- SLINEX-26: India and Sri Lanka Begin Naval ExerciseSeptember 21, 2026India and Sri Lanka are conducting the 13th edition of their annual maritime exercise known as SLINEX-26 from September 17 to 21, 2026 in Visakhapatnam. SLINEX involves interaction between both navies in professional, joint, and ...Read more
- Asian Games 2026 Day 1: India’s Results and Medal TrackerSeptember 20, 2026India’s campaign at the Asian Games 2026 kick-off in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan, on the first day of the campaign India open its account in Shooting. On first day, Elavenil Valarivan claimed Silver medal in the ...Read more
- Weekly Current Affairs One Liners (14th September to 20th September, 2026)September 20, 2026Weekly Current Affairs One-Liners Current Affairs 2026 plays a very important role in competitive examinations and hence, aspirants have to give their undivided attention to it while preparing for the government examinations. The banking, SSC, Railways ...Read more
- 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 are many sarees, fabrics, and handloom items of Tamil Nadu, ...Read more
- Alfred Tyrone Cooke, 1965 War Hero and Vir Chakra Awardee, DiesSeptember 19, 2026Flight Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cooke, a highly decorated veteran of Indian Air Force and a hero of the 1965 Indo-Pak War, passed away on Friday in Base Hospital, New Delhi. The IAF celebrated the achievements ...Read more
- Tulu Gets Second Additional Administrative Language Status in KarnatakaSeptember 19, 2026The Karnataka state government has made the Tulu as the second additional administrative language of the state in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts. The decision was announced by the state’s Chief Minister D K Shivakumar ...Read more
Important Days 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
- World Bamboo Day 2026: Bamboo for a Regenerative Future 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), ...
