10 September 2026 | English | FREE Current Affairs PDF

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News in One Liner – 10 September 2026

PIB News

5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards Conferred on Swachh Vayu Diwas 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change conferred the 5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards and released a Compendium of Best Management Practices under NCAP. NCAP data for 2025-26 showed 108 of 130 non-attainment cities improved PM10 levels, with 14 cities meeting national air quality standards, tracked through the PRANA portal.

9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 Launched in Varanasi

Union Minister Annpurna Devi launched the month-long 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 at Varanasi under the theme “Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari”. The campaign also marks ten years of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and pushes 100% saturation of Direct Benefit Transfers to pregnant and nursing mothers.

NITI Aayog Launches PACT Platform for Clean Freight Transport

NITI Aayog launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) and a ZET Marketplace at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026 to lower deployment costs for electric trucks. The initiative pools freight demand from shippers and manufacturers and connects them with financing and charging infrastructure partners.

Amit Shah Chairs 28th Western Zonal Council Meeting in Panaji

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 28th Western Zonal Council meeting in Panaji, describing the region as the “WEST Engine” of India’s growth spanning wealth, exports, start-ups and tourism. States were urged to link Urban Cooperative Banks with the fraud-reporting system CFCFRMS and adopt Banas Dairy’s Gobardhan biogas model.

India-Sweden Hold AI Dialogue Under SITAC Framework

The IndiaAI Mission held a bilateral dialogue with a Swedish delegation in New Delhi under the Sweden-India Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor. Discussions covered compute capacity, AI datasets, startup financing and safe technology adoption, with Volvo, IKEA, Saab, TCS and Tech Mahindra among the participating companies.

DGFT Launches Open API for Certificates of Origin

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade introduced an Open API facility on its Trade Connect platform, letting exporters apply for and verify Certificates of Origin directly from their own accounting software. The system, formalised via Trade Notice 25/2026-27, covers trade pacts with Japan, South Korea, Australia, the UAE and EFTA.

Jitin Prasada Represents India at G20 Innovation Ministers’ Meeting

Minister of State Jitin Prasada represented India at the G20 Innovation Ministers’ Meeting in Chapel Hill, where delegates adopted a consensus statement built on six policy pillars covering innovation frameworks and AI standards. He highlighted India’s growth in semiconductor manufacturing and Digital Public Infrastructure during bilateral talks.

Rajnath Singh Reaffirms India’s Military Self-Reliance

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s armed forces now have full operational autonomy, backed by a zero-tolerance policy on cross-border terrorism proven through the Balakot strikes and Operation Sindoor. He pointed to indigenous systems like the Akashteer air defence network and over ₹70,000 crore in Defence Industrial Corridor investment proposals.

11th Ayurveda Day 2026 Campaign Launched, Main Event in Nagpur on Sept 23

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched the campaign for the 11th Ayurveda Day 2026, themed “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”, with the main celebrations set for September 23 in Nagpur. Planned highlights include the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards and release of the Ayush Vision 2030 document.

Industry News

UK Recognises India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme Under CBAM

The United Kingdom added India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme to its list of qualifying carbon pricing mechanisms under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The move lets Indian exporters of steel, aluminium, fertilizer and cement claim relief for carbon costs already paid at home once the UK’s CBAM takes full effect from January 2027.

Coal Ministry Receives Seven Applications for ₹37,500 Crore Gasification Scheme

The Ministry of Coal received seven project applications from five companies, including NTPC and Adani Enterprises, under its ₹37,500 crore incentive scheme for coal and lignite gasification. The scheme targets 100 million tonnes of gasification capacity by 2030 to cut India’s dependence on imported gas.

Government Extends Import Duty Exemption on Raw Cotton

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs continued the zero import duty on raw cotton, waiving what was earlier an 11% total levy, to ease input costs for spinning mills and textile makers. The Ministry of Textiles continues to monitor domestic cotton prices to ensure farmers stay protected under minimum support price operations.

Financial News

PM Modi Inaugurates Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, highlighting India’s 7.8% Q1 GDP growth and a decade of UPI, now live across 11 countries. He urged fintech firms to expand beyond payments into areas like agentic payments and digital credit.

SBI, Bank of Baroda Flag Strike-Related Disruption Risk

State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda informed stock exchanges of possible service disruptions after the United Forum of Bank Unions, representing seven employee bodies, called a one-day strike on September 11 followed by further strikes later in September and an indefinite strike from October 26. The unions are pressing for a five-day banking week among other demands.

Labour Ministry Explores EPFO-Run Universal Pension Scheme

The Ministry of Labour and Employment is developing a Universal Pension Scheme to be run by EPFO, open to workers in both formal and informal jobs with flexible, non-mandatory contributions via a QR-linked account. Subscribers would become eligible at age 60 for a partial lump sum plus an annuity paid out over 10 or 15 years.

Bank Executive Incentive Scheme Kept on Hold

The Department of Financial Services directed public sector banks to keep Performance Linked Incentive payments for senior executives in Scale IV to VIII on hold for FY26, following objections from bank unions led by Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh. The incentive structure will now be reviewed as part of the 13th Bipartite Settlement talks.

Science & Technology

India, US to Collaborate on Moon Base Programme

US Ambassador Sergio Gor announced at the Bengaluru Space Expo that NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, aimed at expanding the bilateral space economy and private-sector opportunities. India is targeting up to 300 satellites over the next seven years and crewed Moon landing by 2040.

ISRO Places EOS-05 Satellite into Geosynchronous Orbit

ISRO completed the final orbit-raising manoeuvre for its EOS-05 Earth observation satellite, firing its engine for over 1,200 seconds to reach geosynchronous orbit. Launched aboard GSLV-F17, EOS-05 is India’s first dedicated Earth observation satellite in this orbit and will support weather forecasting and naval imaging needs once its payloads are activated.

Defence News

India, China Hold First Eastern-Sector Commander Flag Meetings

India and China held their first senior military commander-level flag meetings in the eastern sector, at Wacha on the Indian side and Damai on the Chinese side, led by Lieutenant General Girish Kalia. The talks build on earlier understandings reached between India’s National Security Adviser and China’s Foreign Minister to ease border tensions.

Rajnath Singh Begins First Sri Lanka Visit by an Indian Defence Minister in 38 Years

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh began a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, the first by an Indian Defence Minister in 38 years, to deepen cooperation under the Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR initiatives. The visit coincided with the arrival of the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Udaygiri at Colombo port.

Important Days

International Literacy Day Observed on September 8

UNESCO’s International Literacy Day was observed globally on September 8 under the theme of literacy for people, planet and prosperity. First proclaimed by UNESCO in 1966, the day is linked to Sustainable Development Goal 4 on inclusive, quality education for all.

Awards & Honors

Government to Issue ₹100 Silver Coin for Uttam Kumar’s Birth Centenary

The Department of Economic Affairs will issue a ₹100 commemorative coin, made of 99.9% pure silver and 44mm wide, to mark the birth centenary of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar. Actors Biswajit Chatterjee and Prosenjit Chatterjee launched the coin in Kolkata, honouring an actor who appeared in over 200 films before his death in 1980.

Ranking and Reports

Lucknow Tops Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026

Lucknow ranked first among million-plus population cities in the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026 with 198 of 200 points, ahead of Indore and Jabalpur, winning a ₹1.50 crore award. Lucknow’s Paper Mill Colony was also named the country’s best-performing urban ward in the same survey.

SBI’s Ecowrap Report Rebuts Claims of Missing GDP Data

SBI’s research report Ecowrap dismissed claims of a missing nominal GDP figure as a flawed comparison of unrelated statistical series, noting India logged 239 routine data revisions across 70 quarters since FY09. It also found that downward revisions after the FY23 base-year change were concentrated almost entirely in the trade, hotels, transport and communication sector.

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