KVS / NVS Current Affairs — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 22 Sept 2026
DoT holds investors' roundtable in Bengaluru for India's first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone at Gwalior
On 22 September 2026, the Department of Telecommunications held its 3rd Investors' Roundtable in Bengaluru for India's first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), coming up in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
7th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi
On 22 September 2026, the Seventh High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi, co-chaired by Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais.
IAF–Japan air exercise Veer Guardian 2026 concludes at Air Force Station Jodhpur
On 22 September 2026, the bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian 2026 between the Indian Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurates 9th India International Water Week 2026
On 22 September 2026, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on the theme 'Climate Resilient Water Management'.
Amit Shah inaugurates 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force heads; sets Roadmap 2029 for a drug-free India
On 22 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States/UTs in New Delhi.
Dallirajhara–Rowghat new rail line in Chhattisgarh completes final Taroki–Rowghat section; CRS inspection held
On 22 September 2026, the Commission of Railway Safety inspected and speed-tested the Taroki–Rowghat section, the final stretch of the 95 km Dallirajhara–Rowghat new rail line in south Chhattisgarh.
World Rhino Day: PM says Assam holds nearly 80% of world's rhinos; Project Rhino initiated for range states
On 22 September 2026, World Rhino Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Assam holds nearly 80% of the world's rhino population and shared that Project Rhino has been initiated to support rhino range states.
Mon, 21 Sept 2026
Asian Games 2026: India win 10 m air rifle men's team silver; Himanshu Dhillon silver and Rudrankksh Patil bronze in individual
On 21 September 2026, India won silver in the men's 10 m air rifle team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, and Himanshu Dhillon (silver) and Rudrankksh Patil (bronze) then made a double podium in the individual final.
7th National Formulary of India launched; Biovigilance Programme of India approved
On 21 September 2026, MoS Health Anupriya Patel launched the 7th edition of the National Formulary of India and announced Government approval of the Biovigilance Programme of India, at the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week in New Delhi.
Index of Core Industries grows 4.8% in August 2026; cement and electricity lead
On 21 September 2026, the Commerce Ministry released provisional data showing the Index of Core Industries (base 2022-23) grew 4.8% year-on-year in August 2026, slightly below July's 5.0%.
India–New Zealand FTA to enter into force on 20 October 2026, with zero duty on all Indian exports
On 21 September 2026, Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay announced that the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 20 October 2026.
PM-SETU: ₹320 crore approved for Kurukshetra ITI cluster in Haryana with Jindal Naveen Avsar as anchor partner
On 21 September 2026, the National Steering Committee of the Skill Development Ministry approved a ₹320 crore Strategic Investment Plan for the Kurukshetra ITI Cluster in Haryana under the PM-SETU scheme.
NHAI issues guidelines for design of access-controlled high-speed National Highways
On 21 September 2026, NHAI released guidelines for planning and designing high-speed access-controlled National Highways other than Expressways, to bring uniform standards to their Detailed Project Reports.
13th India–Sri Lanka maritime exercise SLINEX-26 concludes at Visakhapatnam
On 21 September 2026, the 13th edition of the India–Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26 concluded at Visakhapatnam after running from 17 to 21 September.
Asian Games 2026: Suchika Tariyal wins bronze, India's first-ever Asian Games medal in MMA
On 21 September 2026, Suchika Tariyal won bronze in the women's traditional 60 kg mixed martial arts event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, India's first Asian Games medal in MMA.
18th India–Mongolia joint military exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT begins at Pithoragarh
On 21 September 2026, the 18th edition of the India–Mongolia joint military exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT began at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, and will run until 3 October 2026.
Defence Ministry signs ₹586 crore contract for Auxiliary Power Units for T-72 and T-90 tanks
On 21 September 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹586 crore contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Pvt Ltd to procure Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for the Army's T-72 and T-90 tanks.
Bhupender Yadav inaugurates WWF Global Conservation Conference in Jaipur
On 21 September 2026, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the Global Conservation Conference of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, attended by representatives of more than 100 countries.
Sun, 20 Sept 2026
Central Silk Board marks 77th Foundation Day in Bengaluru; India targets No. 1 rank in silk by 2028-29
On 20 September 2026, Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the 77th Foundation Day of the Central Silk Board in Bengaluru and said India aims to become the world's No. 1 silk producer by 2028-29.
President Murmu addresses valedictory session of NGT's international conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics'
On 20 September 2026, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the valedictory session of the National Green Tribunal's two-day International Conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' in New Delhi.
Asian Games 2026: India win women's 10m air rifle team silver; Elavenil Valarivan adds individual silver
On 20 September 2026, Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa K Vinod won silver in the women's 10m air rifle team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, India's first medal of the Games, and Elavenil later won individual silver.
Coal India outlines diversification into coal gasification, power, renewables and critical minerals
On 20 September 2026, the Coal Ministry said Coal India Limited (CIL) is building a diversified portfolio across five platforms, including about ₹69,346 crore in four coal-to-chemicals projects.
Asian Games 2026: India women's hockey team beat Uzbekistan 19-0; Deepika scores eight
On 20 September 2026, the Indian women's hockey team beat Uzbekistan 19-0 in their Pool B opener at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with Deepika scoring eight goals.
IAF's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team performs over Meerut for the first time
On 19 and 20 September 2026, the Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performed over Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for the first time, drawing more than 1 lakh spectators.
Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh under Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan draws over 4 lakh youth at 1,000+ locations
On 20 September 2026, the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh under the 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan was held at more than 1,000 locations across India with over 4 lakh participants.
INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrive at Subic Bay, Philippines, for ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity
On 20 September 2026, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, to take part in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (ADMM-Plus JCA).
Jitendra Singh inaugurates new office-cum-court complex of CAT Jammu Bench
On 20 September 2026, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the new Office-cum-Court Complex of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, at Bahu Plaza, Jammu.
Scindia inspects site for Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone; about 170 acres identified for first phase
On 20 September 2026, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inspected the site identified for the Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Counter Magnet City (SADA), Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Biometric Aadhaar Authentication made mandatory for subsidised domestic LPG refills from 1 October 2026
On 19 September 2026, the Petroleum Ministry announced that from 1 October 2026 domestic LPG consumers must have completed Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) to book refills at the regulated price with subsidy.
20th Asian Games open in Aichi-Nagoya; Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat lead India as flag-bearers
On 19 September 2026, Japan's Emperor Naruhito declared the 20th Asian Games open in Aichi-Nagoya, with Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat carrying India's flag at the opening ceremony.