Daily Current Affairs | 23 September 2026
The 23 September 2026 Current Affairs are important for competitive examinations because today’s developments cover Health, Defence, Railways, Economy, International Relations, Sports, Social Welfare, Traditional Medicine, Taxation, Employment and Infrastructure.
The major highlights include the 11th Ayurveda Day, eight years of Ayushman Bharat, ₹810.79 crore SAT-SAAW contract for the Indian Air Force, commissioning of KAVACH 4.0 on South Central Railway, conclusion of SLINEX-26, BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting, revised EPF wage ceiling, Asian Games medals, Dallirajhara–Rowghat rail connectivity and ELDERLINE 14567.
These current affairs are useful for SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations.
🌿 1. 11th Ayurveda Day Celebrated Across India and the World
The 11th Ayurveda Day was celebrated on 23 September 2026 across India and internationally.
The grand national celebration was held in:
Nagpur, Maharashtra
The theme of Ayurveda Day 2026 is:
“Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”
The theme focuses on connecting India’s traditional knowledge with:
- Evidence-based research
- Innovation
- Preventive healthcare
- Healthy lifestyle
- Public health
- Modern healthcare needs
Several important initiatives were launched during the celebrations, including:
- Safety Dossiers
- Standard Treatment Guidelines
- Ayush Services Sector Report
- Ayush Vision 2030
- CCRAS–AGNI Portal
The event highlighted the importance of Ayurveda in preventive healthcare and addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases.
Exam Connection
Day → 11th Ayurveda Day
Date → 23 September 2026
Venue → Nagpur
Theme → Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
Ministry → Ministry of Ayush
🏥 2. Ayushman Bharat Completes 8 Years
The Ayushman Bharat initiative completed:
8 years
on 23 September 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the achievements of the programme.
According to the official update:
60 crore+ beneficiaries
have access to:
₹5 lakh annual health cover
under the scheme.
The programme has become a major component of India’s efforts towards:
Universal Health Coverage
Another important achievement is the expansion of:
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
which have recorded:
500 crore+ visits
The initiative aims to bring healthcare closer to people, particularly through strengthened primary healthcare.
Exam Point
Ayushman Bharat launch → 23 September 2018
Anniversary in 2026 → 8 years
Health cover → ₹5 lakh annually
Beneficiaries → 60 crore+
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs visits → 500 crore+
🛩️ 3. ₹810.79 Crore Contract for 160 SAT-SAAW Weapons
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with:
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
for procurement of:
160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW)
for the Indian Air Force.
Contract Value
₹810.79 crore
The contract comes under:
Buy (Indian – Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)
The SAT-SAAW is an:
Air-to-Ground Precision Guided Glide Bomb
It can be launched from platforms such as:
- Jaguar
- Hawk
- Su-30 MKI
The system was designed and developed indigenously by:
DRDO
It has approximately:
60% indigenous content
The weapon is designed to engage enemy airfields from a long stand-off range.
Deliveries are scheduled during:
2027–28 and 2028–29
Exam Connection
Weapon → SAT-SAAW
Quantity → 160
Contract → ₹810.79 crore
Company → BDL
Developer → DRDO
Indigenous content → 60%
🚆 4. KAVACH 4.0 Commissioned for the First Time on South Central Railway
Indian Railways achieved a major railway-safety milestone by commissioning:
KAVACH Version 4.0
for the first time on:
South Central Railway (SCR)
The upgraded system covers:
108 Route Kilometres
on the:
Malkajgiri–Kamareddi section
of Hyderabad Division.
The system was upgraded from:
KAVACH Version 3.2 → Version 4.0
KAVACH 4.0 introduces improvements such as:
- Enhanced location accuracy
- Better signal information in large yards
- Station-to-station OFC interface
- Direct electronic interlocking interface
KAVACH is India’s indigenous:
Automatic Train Protection System
designed to improve railway safety.
Exam Point
System → KAVACH 4.0
First commissioning on SCR → 2026
Coverage → 108 route km
Section → Malkajgiri–Kamareddi
Division → Hyderabad
⚓ 5. SLINEX-26 Concludes at Visakhapatnam
The 13th edition of India–Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26 concluded at:
Visakhapatnam
The exercise was conducted from:
17–21 September 2026
The exercise included both:
Harbour Phase + Sea Phase
The harbour phase featured:
- Professional exchanges
- Cross-deck visits
- Sporting interactions
The sea phase included:
- Coordinated maritime manoeuvres
- Air operations
- Night replenishment at sea
- Special Forces drills
- Visit, Board, Search and Seizure — VBSS
- Slithering operations
The exercise aims to enhance:
- Interoperability
- Operational coordination
- Maritime cooperation
- Capacity building
SLINEX supports India’s maritime cooperation under the:
MAHASAGAR vision
and Neighbourhood First policy.
Exam Connection
Exercise → SLINEX-26
Edition → 13th
Countries → India + Sri Lanka
Venue → Visakhapatnam
Dates → 17–21 September
Important drill → VBSS
💰 6. BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting Held in New Delhi
Union Finance Minister:
Nirmala Sitharaman
inaugurated the:
BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting
in New Delhi on 23 September 2026.
The meeting marked an important outcome of:
India’s BRICS Chairship of the Tax Cooperation Track
Two new India-led Working Groups were formally established on:
- International Taxation
- Revenue Statistics
The:
BRICS Tax Progress Report 2026
was also adopted.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation among BRICS tax administrations through:
- Technology
- Tax administration
- Data
- Revenue statistics
- International taxation
Exam Point
Meeting → BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities
Venue → New Delhi
Chairship → India
New Working Groups → International Taxation + Revenue Statistics
Report → BRICS Tax Progress Report 2026
👷 7. EPF Wage Ceiling Raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000
The Central Government has raised the statutory wage ceiling for mandatory EPFO coverage from:
₹15,000 → ₹25,000 per month
The revised ceiling is effective from:
17 September 2026
The change was notified under the:
Code on Social Security, 2020
The higher ceiling means eligible workers earning between ₹15,000 and ₹25,000 who were previously outside mandatory coverage can now come under EPFO coverage subject to the applicable provisions.
The revised contribution ceiling can help workers build a larger retirement corpus through:
- Employee contribution
- Employer contribution
- Accrued interest
Employers may also receive incentives of up to:
₹3,000 per month
under the PMVBRY scheme, subject to applicable conditions.
Exam Connection
Old wage ceiling → ₹15,000
New wage ceiling → ₹25,000
Effective → 17 September 2026
Law → Code on Social Security, 2020
EPFO → Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
🏹 8. India Wins Multiple Asian Games Medals
Indian athletes achieved several notable results at the Asian Games 2026.
🥈 Mirabai Chanu — Silver
Indian weightlifter:
Mirabai Chanu
won a:
Silver Medal
in the:
Women’s 49 kg Weightlifting
event.
🥉 Soft Tennis — Historic Bronze
Indian athlete:
Jay Meena
won:
Bronze Medal
in the Men’s Individual Soft Tennis event.
This made him:
India’s first-ever Asian Games medallist in Soft Tennis
🥉 Women’s Skeet Team
Indian shooters:
- Parinaaz Dhaliwal
- Maheshwari Chauhan
- Raiza Dhillon
won:
Bronze Medal
in the Women’s Skeet Team event.
These results highlight India’s participation across traditional and emerging sports at the Asian Games.
Exam Point
Mirabai Chanu → Silver → Women’s 49 kg Weightlifting
Jay Meena → Bronze → Men’s Individual Soft Tennis
Parinaaz Dhaliwal + Maheshwari Chauhan + Raiza Dhillon → Bronze → Women’s Skeet Team
🚉 9. Rail Track Reaches Taroki–Rowghat in Chhattisgarh
Indian Railways achieved a major milestone in the:
Dallirajhara–Rowghat New Rail Line Project
in Chhattisgarh.
The final section:
Taroki–Rowghat
was completed.
It is a:
Single-line electrified broad-gauge section
under the:
Raipur Division of South East Central Railway
The Railway Safety Commissioner conducted:
- CRS inspection
- Speed trial
The railway line will support:
Iron ore transportation to Bhilai Steel Plant
and contribute to the growth of the steel industry.
It will also improve connectivity to:
- Raipur
- Bhilai
and support access to:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Employment
- Trade
Exam Connection
Project → Dallirajhara–Rowghat
Final section → Taroki–Rowghat
State → Chhattisgarh
Railway zone → South East Central Railway
Division → Raipur
👴 10. ELDERLINE 14567 Crosses 29 Lakh Calls
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment highlighted the performance of:
ELDERLINE 14567
the National Helpline for Senior Citizens.
The helpline was launched on:
1 October 2021
As of September 2026, it has received:
29 lakh+ calls
including:
8.67 lakh actionable calls
These actionable calls covered:
- Information
- Guidance
- Emotional support
- Field intervention
ELDERLINE is operational in:
32 States and Union Territories
The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) monitors its implementation.
ELDERLINE is a component of:
Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana — AVYAY
Exam Point
Helpline → ELDERLINE
Number → 14567
Launch → 1 October 2021
Calls → 29 lakh+
Actionable calls → 8.67 lakh+
Coverage → 32 States/UTs
Scheme → AVYAY
🌾 11. Watershed Development and Management Under REWARD
The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) organised a high-level technical meeting under the:
REWARD Programme
REWARD stands for:
Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development
The meeting was organised to strengthen watershed development and management.
Participants included representatives from:
- NRAA
- Department of Land Resources
- ICAR
- State-level agencies
- Agricultural universities
- IITs
- NGOs
- Technical partners
The programme focuses on improving:
- Watershed management
- Agricultural resilience
- Water availability
- Soil and land management
- Rural livelihoods
States including Odisha and Karnataka participated in the technical discussions.
Exam Connection
Programme → REWARD
Full form → Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development
Organisation → National Rainfed Area Authority
Focus → Watershed + Agricultural Resilience
🏛️ 12. President Graces 75th Convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University
President Droupadi Murmu graced the:
75th Annual Convocation Ceremony
of:
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
in Vadodara, Gujarat on 23 September 2026.
The event formed part of the President’s Gujarat visit from:
21–23 September 2026
The university’s 75th convocation marks an important academic milestone.
The President’s visit also included other programmes in Gujarat related to:
- Education
- Spiritual awareness
- Social development
- Youth
- Viksit Bharat
Exam Point
University → Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Location → Vadodara, Gujarat
Convocation → 75th Annual
President → Droupadi Murmu
Date → 23 September 2026
📝 Important One-Liners – 23 September 2026
- When was the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrated?
→ 23 September 2026 - What was the theme of Ayurveda Day 2026?
→ Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow - Where was the national Ayurveda Day celebration held?
→ Nagpur, Maharashtra - How many years of Ayushman Bharat were completed in 2026?
→ 8 years - How many beneficiaries have access to ₹5 lakh annual health cover under Ayushman Bharat according to the PIB update?
→ More than 60 crore - Which company received the contract for 160 SAT-SAAW weapons?
→ Bharat Dynamics Limited - What is the value of the SAT-SAAW contract?
→ ₹810.79 crore - Which organisation developed SAT-SAAW?
→ DRDO - Where was KAVACH 4.0 commissioned for the first time on South Central Railway?
→ Malkajgiri–Kamareddi section - How many route kilometres are covered by KAVACH 4.0 in this section?
→ 108 route km - Which naval exercise concluded at Visakhapatnam?
→ SLINEX-26 - Which edition of SLINEX was held in 2026?
→ 13th - Who inaugurated the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting?
→ Nirmala Sitharaman - Which two new India-led BRICS tax working groups were established?
→ International Taxation and Revenue Statistics - What is the new EPFO statutory wage ceiling?
→ ₹25,000 per month - Who won Silver in Women’s 49 kg Weightlifting at Asian Games 2026?
→ Mirabai Chanu - Who became India’s first Asian Games medallist in Soft Tennis?
→ Jay Meena - How many calls has ELDERLINE 14567 received?
→ More than 29 lakh - What is the full form of REWARD?
→ Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development - Which university held its 75th Annual Convocation in Vadodara?
→ Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
🧠 Quick Revision – 23 September 2026
Ayurveda
11th Ayurveda Day → 23 September
Theme → Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
Venue → Nagpur
Health
Ayushman Bharat → 8 years
Coverage → 60 crore+ beneficiaries
Annual cover → ₹5 lakh
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs → 500 crore+ visits
Defence
SAT-SAAW → 160 weapons
Contract → ₹810.79 crore
Company → BDL
Developer → DRDO
Railways
KAVACH 4.0 → First time on South Central Railway
Coverage → 108 route km
Section → Malkajgiri–Kamareddi
Navy
SLINEX-26 → India + Sri Lanka
13th edition
Venue → Visakhapatnam
Taxation
BRICS Tax Heads Meeting → New Delhi
India → BRICS tax cooperation chair
New groups → International Taxation + Revenue Statistics
Employment/Social Security
EPFO ceiling → ₹25,000
Old ceiling → ₹15,000
Effective → 17 September 2026
Sports
Mirabai Chanu → Silver → Women’s 49 kg
Jay Meena → Bronze → Soft Tennis
Women’s Skeet Team → Bronze
Senior Citizens
ELDERLINE → 14567
Calls → 29 lakh+
Actionable → 8.67 lakh+
Coverage → 32 States/UTs
Agriculture
REWARD → Watershed + Agricultural Resilience
Education
MSU Baroda → 75th Annual Convocation
President → Droupadi Murmu
🎯 Why These Current Affairs Matter for Exams
For SSC, focus on Ayurveda Day, Ayushman Bharat, KAVACH 4.0, EPFO wage ceiling, SLINEX, sports medals and ELDERLINE.
For Railway exams, the most important topics are KAVACH 4.0, Malkajgiri–Kamareddi, Taroki–Rowghat rail line and railway safety technology.
For Banking and Economy, revise BRICS Tax Authorities Meeting, EPFO wage ceiling, PMVBRY incentives and financial/social-security developments.
For Defence exams, remember:
SAT-SAAW → ₹810.79 crore → 160 weapons
Developer → DRDO
Manufacturer → BDL
SLINEX-26 → India–Sri Lanka
For UPSC and State PSC, focus on Ayushman Bharat, Ayurveda, watershed management, defence indigenisation, taxation cooperation, senior-citizen welfare and infrastructure development.
For Sports Current Affairs, remember Mirabai Chanu’s Silver, Jay Meena’s historic Soft Tennis Bronze and India’s Women’s Skeet Team Bronze.
🔥 5 Facts You Must Remember
11th Ayurveda Day → 23 September → “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”
Ayushman Bharat → 8 years → 60 crore+ beneficiaries
SAT-SAAW → 160 weapons → ₹810.79 crore
KAVACH 4.0 → 108 route km → South Central Railway
EPFO wage ceiling → ₹15,000 to ₹25,000
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