KVS / NVS Current Affairs
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Wed, 30 Sept 2026
ICG and Gujarat ATS seize 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine worth over ₹3,000 crore from Iranian dhow
On 30 September 2026 the Centre announced that the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS, with central agencies, had seized about 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine worth over ₹3,000 crore from an Iranian dhow west of Lakshadweep and arrested five Pakistani nationals.
Bhupender Yadav launches guidelines for ₹767-crore National Coastal Mission 2.0
On 30 September 2026 Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the guidelines for National Coastal Mission 2.0, a ₹767-crore Central Sector Scheme to run till 2030-31 across nine coastal States and four Union Territories.
Ministry of Power notifies new CAFE norms for cars from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032
The Ministry of Power notified new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms for passenger vehicles on 30 September 2026, effective 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032, tightening the fuel-consumption benchmark by about 16.7%.
Neeru Dhanda–Kynan Chenai win India's first Asian Games trap mixed team gold with Asian record
On 30 September 2026 Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai won India's first-ever Asian Games gold in the trap mixed team shooting event at Aichi-Nagoya, hitting 34 targets in the final, an Asian record.
₹5,547.99 crore MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds approved for UP, Karnataka and Telangana
On 30 September 2026 Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved ₹5,547.99 crore procurement of 7.06 lakh MT of pulses and oilseeds at MSP under the Price Support Scheme for Kharif 2026-27 in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.
Senior LeT commander Musa alias Asif Fauji killed in Budgam under 'Operation Sheruwali'
On 30 September 2026 security forces killed senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Musa alias Asif Fauji at Gurwatkalan, Khansahib (Budgam district, J&K), in an operation that was part of 'Operation Sheruwali' started in May 2026.
Bihar Cabinet approves Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026
On 30 September 2026 the Bihar Cabinet, led by CM Samrat Choudhary, approved the draft Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026 to promote renewable energy, reduce dependence on imported natural gas and cut carbon emissions.
Second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) begins at Subic Bay, Philippines
The second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) began at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 September 2026 with INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish, under the theme 'Anchored in Trust, United at Sea'.
ASI 2024-25: manufacturing GVA up 9.59%, employment crosses 2 crore; Tamil Nadu leads in jobs
MoSPI released Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25 results on 30 September 2026: Gross Value Added of registered manufacturing grew 9.59% and total employment rose 7.19% to over 2 crore, with Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana the top five states in employment.
Cabinet approves ₹1,789.52-crore Intelligent Traffic Management System for Delhi
On 30 September 2026 the CCEA approved an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for Delhi, to be implemented by Delhi Police at ₹1,789.52 crore across 42 traffic corridors in three phases over 24 months.
Tue, 29 Sept 2026
Neeru Dhanda becomes first Indian woman to win Asian Games trap gold, with an Asian record; women's trap team takes silver
On 29 September 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya, Neeru Dhanda won the women's trap gold with an Asian record 28 out of 30 in the final, hours after winning team silver with Manisha Keer and Aashima Ahlawat.
Asian Games 2026: India women win 4x400 m relay gold; men's relay, Gulveer Singh and Pooja Singh add bronzes
On 29 September 2026, the final day of athletics at Aichi-Nagoya, Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary and Vithya Ramraj won the women's 4x400 m relay in 3:29.69 — India's only athletics gold of the Games.
India finishes 10th at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 with 6 silvers; NIFT students win two silvers
At the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai (23–26 September 2026), India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors in 63 skills finished 10th with 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence; the Ministry of Textiles reported on 29 September that NIFT students won two of the silvers.
UIDAI launches five initiatives at Aadhaar Samvaad in Kolkata on the 17th Aadhaar Day
On 29 September 2026, the 17th Aadhaar Day, UIDAI held 'Aadhaar Samvaad' in Kolkata with over 600 stakeholders and unveiled five initiatives, including face authentication for ePDS.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers and projects worth over ₹24,500 crore
On 29 September 2026 the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approved 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in five uniformed services and proposals worth over ₹24,500 crore.
India's first PRAMAAN certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme go to APFDC and an Odisha bamboo farmer
On 29 September 2026 Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav handed over the first PRAMAAN certificates under IFWCS to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (33,000 ha of plantations) and Govind Mohapatra, a farmer linked to the Odisha Bamboo Development Agency.
India and South Korea hold 10th Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Industries and Logistics in New Delhi
The 10th India–Republic of Korea Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Industries and Logistics was held in New Delhi on 29 September 2026.
CAQM approves revised GRAP schedule for NCR with 48 actions; old-vehicle curbs extended to Sonipat
The Commission for Air Quality Management approved a revised Graded Response Action Plan for the National Capital Region at its 30th full Commission meeting chaired by Rajesh Verma; PIB announced it on 29 September 2026.
Amit Shah inaugurates Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3 among Delhi projects worth over ₹1,941 crore
On 29 September 2026 Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for Delhi development projects worth more than ₹1,941 crore, led by the ₹1,635 crore Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3.
4th Eco Warrior Awards honour 15 forest officers; B. K. Singh gets lifetime award
The 4th Eco Warrior Awards, organised by IFSA and Indian Masterminds and reported by PIB on 29 September 2026, honoured 15 forest officers, with B. K. Singh receiving the lifetime award.
Mon, 28 Sept 2026
India showcases forest and landscape restoration at FAO's COFO 28 in Rome
At the 28th session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28) in Rome (28 September – 2 October 2026), India highlighted that its forest and tree cover is 82.74 million hectares, or 25.17% of its geographical area.
Asian Games 2026: Vithya Ramraj breaks P.T. Usha's 42-year-old national record for 400 m hurdles bronze; India win five more athletics medals
On 28 September 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya, Vithya Ramraj clocked 54.75 s to win women's 400 m hurdles bronze and break P.T. Usha's 55.42 s national record set at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
Amit Shah opens 'PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy' conference, launches new Extradition Portal
On 28 September 2026 Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the conference on 'PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy' in New Delhi and launched a new Extradition Portal to speed up bringing back fugitives from abroad.
Industrial output grows 8.0% in August 2026; manufacturing up 9.0%
The Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production (base 2022-23=100), released by MoSPI on 28 September 2026, shows 8.0% year-on-year growth in August 2026, up from 6.7% in July.
14th India–UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments meets in Mumbai
The 14th meeting of the India–UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments (HLJTFI) was held in Mumbai on 28 September 2026, co-chaired by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
CBDT extends ITR due date for audit cases for AY 2026-27 to 21 November 2026
On 28 September 2026 the Central Board of Direct Taxes extended the due date for filing income tax returns for Assessment Year 2026-27, for persons subject to audit, from 31 October to 21 November 2026.
Lalan Singh launches Livestock Insurance Portal under the National Livestock Mission
On 28 September 2026 Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) launched the Livestock Insurance Portal (rashtriyapashubima.dahd.gov.in) of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
Asian Games 2026: Esha Singh wins women's 25 m pistol silver; Pinkcy Balhara takes kurash bronze
On 28 September 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya, shooter Esha Singh won silver in the women's 25 m pistol individual event and Pinkcy Balhara won bronze in the women's 78 kg kurash.
Kolkata to host India Energy Week 2027 from 28 to 31 January
On 28 September 2026 Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced Kolkata as the host city of the fifth India Energy Week (IEW), to be held from 28 to 31 January 2027 at the New Town Convention Centre.
India–France space cooperation to focus on human spaceflight, start-ups and New Space, says Jitendra Singh
On 28 September 2026 a delegation led by French Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space Philippe Baptiste met MoS Jitendra Singh in New Delhi to widen space cooperation.