Teaching 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
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.
Tribal Affairs Ministry holds first Regional Review Conference on Forest Rights Act implementation in Bengaluru
On 10 September 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs held the first Regional Review Conference on implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in Bengaluru with the five southern States.
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.
BSIP study of Bakhira Lake sediments reconstructs 25,000 years of Indian Summer Monsoon history
On 10 September 2026, the Department of Science and Technology reported a Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences study that used magnetic minerals in Bakhira Lake sediments in Uttar Pradesh to track monsoon changes over 25,000 years.
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.
9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 launched in Varanasi with the theme 'Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari'
On 9 September 2026, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah at Varanasi, a month-long nutrition Jan Andolan focused on dietary diversity, protein intake and hot cooked meals.
Cabinet approves three railway multitracking projects worth ₹10,783 crore across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
On 9 September 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three railway multitracking projects costing ₹10,783 crore that will add about 656 km across 14 districts in five States.
Cabinet approves five railway multitracking projects worth ₹10,021 crore in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana
On 9 September 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved five railway multitracking projects costing about ₹10,021 crore that will add about 540 km to the Indian Railways network across 17 districts in four southern States.
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.
IAF and Japan Air Self-Defence Force begin Exercise Veer Guardian-2026 at Jodhpur
From 9 to 22 September 2026, the Indian Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defence Force are holding the bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian-2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
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.
India's advanced Ocean Research Vessel 'ORV Sagar Manthan' launched at GRSE's Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata
On 9 September 2026, the Ocean Research Vessel 'Sagar Manthan', built by GRSE for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research under the Deep Ocean Mission, was launched in Kolkata.
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
PM Modi inaugurates the 7th Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai
On 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai, calling UPI the champion of India's fintech story and urging work on a Fintech Consumer Protection Index.
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.
PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara and marks completion of the 2,800 km Dedicated Freight Corridor
On 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones, inaugurated and dedicated projects worth more than ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat, and marked the completion of the 2,800 km Dedicated Freight Corridor.
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.
PM Modi pays tribute to Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary
On 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary and recalled attending the start of the birth centenary celebrations in Guwahati a year earlier.
CAQM pulls up Haryana pollution board over non-functional video monitoring at construction sites
On 8 September 2026, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board's non-compliance with its directions on registering construction and demolition sites and installing working video monitoring systems.
Social Justice Ministry plans 10 crore-plus national pledge against drug abuse for Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan's 6th anniversary
On 8 September 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said it aims to get more than 10 crore citizens to take a National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse by the end of September to mark the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
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.
Amit Shah chairs 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, Goa
On 7 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, attended by the Chief Ministers of Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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.