DSSSB Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 10 Sept 2026
NSO releases first-ever district-level estimates for the unincorporated non-agricultural sector from ASUSE 2025
On 10 September 2026, the National Statistics Office released, for the first time, district-level estimates for India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector, drawn from the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2025.
DRI seizes about 41 kg of smuggled gold worth ₹62 crore in six pan-India operations; 24 arrested
On 10 September 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) reported seizing about 41 kg of foreign-origin gold worth around ₹62 crore in six intelligence-led operations, with 24 arrests including three foreign nationals.
TRAI repeals 2012 regulations on duration of advertisements in TV channels after removal of 12-minute cap
On 10 September 2026, TRAI issued the Standards of Quality of Service (Duration of Advertisements in Television Channels) (Repealing) Regulations, 2026, repealing the 2012 regulations that enforced a 12-minute advertisement cap per clock hour.
Wed, 09 Sept 2026
Rajnath Singh calls on Sri Lanka's President and Prime Minister in Colombo; MoUs signed on L70 guns, NCC and National Defence Colleges
On 9 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo, where the two sides exchanged defence MoUs and inaugurated three Indian-built Bailey bridges.
UIDAI launches Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026
On 9 September 2026, UIDAI launched an Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026, letting apps run face authentication without switching to a separate app.
India endorses the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security at the G20 Innovation Ministerial
On 9 September 2026, India endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, announced on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, joining over 20 like-minded governments.
9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry held in New Delhi; India–ASEAN Friendship Spike unveiled
On 9 September 2026, the 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry in New Delhi, co-chaired by India and the Philippines, reaffirmed cooperation on food security and climate-resilient agriculture.
DRI seizes leopard pelts, 180 Indian star tortoises, tokay geckos, pangolin scales and tiger bones in six operations
On 9 September 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence reported seizing two leopard pelts, 180 live Indian star tortoises, 12 tokay geckos, about 24 kg of pangolin scales and 500 g of tiger bones in six operations, arresting 13 people.
FIU-IND issues non-compliance notices to 15 offshore virtual digital asset service providers under the PMLA
On 9 September 2026, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India issued notices to 15 Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, and sought takedown of their apps and URLs.
India to compete in 63 of 64 skills, including 11 new ones, at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
On 9 September 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said India will compete for the first time in 11 new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.
Tue, 08 Sept 2026
Health Ministry's draft amendment to Drugs Rules, 1945 proposes mandatory CCTV at medical stores for Schedule H, H1 and X drugs
The Union Health Ministry issued draft notification G.S.R. 791(E) dated 8 September 2026 to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945 and proposed mandatory CCTV surveillance at medical stores to curb unauthorised sale of Schedule H, H1 and X drugs.
503-member Indian contingent for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan gets send-off in New Delhi
On 8 September 2026, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya gave a send-off in New Delhi to India's 503-member contingent for the 20th Asian Games at Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and unveiled the official jersey.
Round 1 of ₹37,500 crore coal/lignite gasification scheme closes with seven applications
On 8 September 2026, the Ministry of Coal said Round 1 of the ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects closed with seven applications from companies including NTPC, Adani Enterprises and Talcher Fertilisers.
DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator prevents suspected cyber fraud of over ₹5,000 crore in 15 months
On 8 September 2026, the Department of Telecommunications said its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), launched on 22 May 2025, has prevented suspected cyber fraud losses of more than ₹5,000 crore.
India and Morocco hold inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi
On 8 September 2026, India and Morocco held the first meeting of their Joint Defence Committee in New Delhi, set up under the defence MoU signed during Rajnath Singh's Morocco visit in September 2025.
Mon, 07 Sept 2026
Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth about ₹1.10 lakh crore
On 7 September 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh granted Acceptance of Necessity to capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹1,10,000 crore for the Army, Navy and Air Force.
NITI Aayog's e-FAST India launches PACT platform to scale zero-emission trucks
On 7 September 2026, NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) at the 5th e-FAST India Summit to pool freight demand and speed up deployment of zero-emission trucks.
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies observed on 7 September; NCAP covers 130 cities
India marked the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on 7 September 2026, with a PIB backgrounder noting that the National Clean Air Programme now covers 130 cities and has released ₹16,423.55 crore in performance-linked grants.
DGFT launches Open API for Certificates of Origin on the Trade Connect e-Platform
On 7 September 2026, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade introduced an Open API facility that lets exporters apply for preferential and non-preferential Certificates of Origin directly from their ERP or accounting software via the Trade Connect e-Platform.
Sun, 06 Sept 2026
PM Modi addresses inauguration of BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris
On 6 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris by video conference, calling it a new milestone in India–France cultural relations.
IAF's Sarang helicopter team reaches Egypt for El Alamein International Airshow
On 6 September 2026, the Indian Air Force's Sarang Helicopter Display Team reached Egypt to take part in the 2nd El Alamein International Airshow, held from 8 to 10 September 2026.
Sat, 05 Sept 2026
National Biodiversity Authority's ABS disbursements cross ₹200 crore
On 5 September 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority said its cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements have crossed ₹200 crore, with ₹8.23 crore more sanctioned to States and UTs.
President Murmu confers National Teachers Awards 2026 on 82 educators
On Teachers' Day, 5 September 2026, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers Awards on 82 teachers, faculty members and skill trainers in New Delhi.
PM Modi attends Shri Ram College of Commerce centenary celebrations
On 5 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University.
Coal India supplies 322.90 MT in April–August, up 6.7%
On 5 September 2026, the Coal Ministry said Coal India supplied 322.90 million tonnes of coal in April–August 2026, 6.70% more than a year earlier, and output is picking up as rains ease.
Fri, 04 Sept 2026
India's Vinaya Prakash Singh re-elected APPU Secretary-General unopposed
On 4 September 2026, Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh of the Indian Postal Service was re-elected unopposed as Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union at its 14th Congress in Bangkok.
India and France discuss Paris Space Summit and Bengaluru Space Expo
On 4 September 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh and French Minister Philippe Baptiste held a virtual meeting on deepening space cooperation ahead of the International Space Summit in Paris.
Corporate Mitra course starts with 2,879 learners in first batch
On 4 September 2026, the Corporate Mitra course, announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 to train paraprofessionals who help MSMEs with compliance, began with 2,879 learners.
NFRA forms Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology
On 4 September 2026, the National Financial Reporting Authority constituted an Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology under Rules 15 and 16 of the NFRA Rules, 2018.
NCPCR campaign rescues over 3,800 children from child labour
On 4 September 2026, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights said its Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign (12 June–31 August 2026) rescued over 3,800 children and led to 575 FIRs.