Daily Current Affairs 26 September 2026
These daily current affairs 26 september 2026 notes bring together the most important developments for competitive examinations. Today’s news covers Economy, Health, Defence, Security, Science & Technology, Infrastructure and Telecom.
The major highlights include ₹7.86 lakh crore H2 borrowing plan, PLI progress in bulk drugs and medical devices, IN-STEP fourth edition, QUAD-at-Sea mission of ICGS Shaunak, Operation Drishti at Tangdhar and new Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express.
These current affairs are useful for SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations. Missed yesterday’s update? Read the Daily Current Affairs 25 September 2026 first.
💰 1. Government to Borrow ₹7.86 Lakh Crore in H2 of FY 2026-27
The Ministry of Finance, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, announced gross market borrowing of:
₹7,86,000 crore in H2 (October 2026–March 2027)
This includes ₹15,000 crore of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs). The borrowing will be completed through:
23 weekly auctions
Securities will be issued in tenors of 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30, 40 and 50 years. The 10-year paper has the largest share at 26.3%.
- Total FY27 borrowing via dated securities → ₹15,99,506 crore (Budget estimate ₹17,20,000 crore)
- 5% of each auction reserved for retail investors through non-competitive bidding
Exam Point
H2 FY27 borrowing → ₹7.86 lakh crore
Auctions → 23 weekly
Green bonds → ₹15,000 crore
Largest share → 10-year (26.3%)
Retail reservation → 5%
💊 2. PLI Schemes Boost Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices Production
A report on the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for pharmaceuticals highlighted progress under the:
PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs – ₹6,940 crore
Approved in 2020, the bulk drugs scheme covers Key Starting Materials (KSMs), drug intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) to reduce import dependence.
Under the PLI scheme for medical devices, production of:
57 unique medical devices
has begun, including high-end equipment such as MRI machines and CT scanners.
Exam Connection
Bulk drugs PLI outlay → ₹6,940 crore
Approved → 2020
Covers → KSMs, intermediates, APIs
Medical devices in production → 57
🎖️ 3. Fourth Edition of IN-STEP Brings Delegates from 22 Countries
The fourth edition of the:
International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP)
is organised jointly by the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence and the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), in association with the National Defence College.
- Total delegates → 38
- International delegates → 25
- Countries represented → 22
Exam Point
Programme → IN-STEP (4th edition)
Organisers → MEA, MoD, NSCS + NDC
Countries → 22
🚢 4. ICGS Shaunak Sails for QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission
Indian Coast Guard Ship:
ICGS Shaunak
left Chennai on 25 September 2026 for Perth, Australia, under the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission.
On board are six Sea Riders, officers from Quad partner countries, who will observe operations during the Chennai–Perth passage. The mission builds interoperability among coast guards of the Quad nations.
Exam Connection
Ship → ICGS Shaunak
Route → Chennai to Perth
Sea Riders → Six
Grouping → Quad (India, USA, Japan, Australia)
👁️ 5. Operation Drishti: 220 Sight-Restoring Surgeries at Tangdhar
Under Operation Drishti, the Indian Army organised a mega eye camp at:
Tangdhar, Kupwara district (near the LoC)
Surgeons of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) performed:
220 sight-restoring surgeries
during the two-day camp, bringing specialist care to residents of a remote border area.
Exam Point
Operation → Drishti
Place → Tangdhar, Kupwara (J&K)
Surgeries → 220
Conducted by → AFMS
🔭 6. RRI Study Links Black Hole Jets to Star Formation
Scientists of the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, with Arizona State University, studied how black hole jets affect star formation through the:
Circumgalactic Medium (CGM)
The CGM is the faint envelope of gas lying beyond a galaxy’s disc. The study was published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
Exam Connection
Institute → Raman Research Institute
Partner → Arizona State University
Topic → Circumgalactic medium
Journal → The Astrophysical Journal Letters
🚆 7. New Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express and Jhansi–Agra Train Extension
Indian Railways announced a new tri-weekly:
Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express
covering 2,532 km and linking Gujarat with Bihar.
Separately, the Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi–Agra Cantt Express (11901/11902) has been extended to Mathura, increasing its run from 217 km to 270 km.
Exam Point
New train → Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express
Distance → 2,532 km
Frequency → Tri-weekly
Jhansi–Agra Express → extended to Mathura
🏪 8. 11th Meeting of National Traders’ Welfare Board
The National Traders’ Welfare Board, under DPIIT, held its:
11th meeting at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
The chairman highlighted the Jan Vishwas Act, which has rationalised about:
40,000 compliances
as a key ease-of-doing-business reform for traders.
Exam Connection
Board → National Traders’ Welfare Board (DPIIT)
Venue → Vanijya Bhawan
Compliances rationalised → ~40,000
📶 9. TRAI Launches Digital Connectivity Rating Platform
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the:
Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) Platform
The platform implements TRAI’s 2024 regulations on rating of properties for digital connectivity, helping buyers and tenants judge the quality of connectivity in buildings.
Exam Point
Body → TRAI
Platform → Digital Connectivity Rating
Basis → 2024 regulations on rating of properties
📝 Important One-Liners – 26 September 2026
- Which body launched the Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) Platform?
→ TRAI - What is the total financial outlay of the PLI scheme for bulk drugs?
→ ₹6,940 crore - How many unique medical devices have gone into production under the PLI scheme for medical devices?
→ 57 - International delegates at the fourth edition of IN-STEP come from how many countries?
→ 22 - IN-STEP is organised jointly by the MEA, the Ministry of Defence and which other body?
→ National Security Council Secretariat - Which Indian institute, along with Arizona State University, studied how black hole jets affect star formation via the circumgalactic medium?
→ Raman Research Institute - The new tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express connects Bhuj with which station?
→ Barauni - Where was the 11th meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board held?
→ Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi - How much does the Government plan to borrow from the market in the second half (H2) of FY 2026-27?
→ ₹7,86,000 crore - Which Indian Coast Guard ship sailed from Chennai to Perth for the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission?
→ ICGS Shaunak - How many sight-restoring surgeries were performed at the Army’s mega eye camp at Tangdhar under Operation Drishti?
→ 220 - The Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi–Agra Cantt Express has been extended up to which station?
→ Mathura - How many compliances has the Jan Vishwas Act rationalised, as stated at the National Traders’ Welfare Board meeting?
→ 40,000 - Through how many weekly auctions will the H2 FY27 market borrowing be completed?
→ 23 - How many ‘Sea Riders’ embarked on ICGS Shaunak for the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission?
→ Six
🧠 Quick Revision – 26 September 2026
Economy
H2 FY27 borrowing → ₹7.86 lakh crore
Auctions → 23 weekly
Board → National Traders’ Welfare Board (DPIIT)
Venue → Vanijya Bhawan
Health
Bulk drugs PLI outlay → ₹6,940 crore
Approved → 2020
Defence
Programme → IN-STEP (4th edition)
Organisers → MEA, MoD, NSCS + NDC
Operation → Drishti
Place → Tangdhar, Kupwara (J&K)
Security
Ship → ICGS Shaunak
Route → Chennai to Perth
Science & Technology
Institute → Raman Research Institute
Partner → Arizona State University
Infrastructure
New train → Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express
Distance → 2,532 km
Telecom
Body → TRAI
Platform → Digital Connectivity Rating
🎯 Why Daily Current Affairs 26 September 2026 Matter for Exams
For Banking and Economy papers, revise Government to Borrow ₹7.86 Lakh Crore in H2 of FY 2026-27; 11th Meeting of National Traders’ Welfare Board.
For Health and Social Sector questions, revise PLI Schemes Boost Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices Production.
For Defence exams (CDS, AFCAT, NDA), revise Fourth Edition of IN-STEP Brings Delegates from 22 Countries; Operation Drishti: 220 Sight-Restoring Surgeries at Tangdhar.
For Internal Security papers, revise ICGS Shaunak Sails for QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission.
For UPSC Prelims Science & Tech, revise RRI Study Links Black Hole Jets to Star Formation.
For Railway and Infrastructure questions, revise New Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express and Jhansi–Agra Train Extension.
For Telecom and Technology questions, revise TRAI Launches Digital Connectivity Rating Platform.
Read the Exam Point boxes twice and then attempt MCQs: numbers, venues, organisations and first-ever achievements are the facts most often asked.
🔥 5 Facts You Must Remember
Government to Borrow ₹7.86 Lakh Crore in H2 of FY 2026-27 → ₹7.86 lakh crore
PLI Schemes Boost Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices Production → ₹6,940 crore
Fourth Edition of IN-STEP Brings Delegates from 22 Countries → IN-STEP (4th edition)
ICGS Shaunak Sails for QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission → ICGS Shaunak
Operation Drishti: 220 Sight-Restoring Surgeries at Tangdhar → Drishti
📖 How to Revise Daily Current Affairs 26 September 2026
Do not try to memorise every number in one sitting. Start with the headings and the Exam Point boxes, because those hold the facts examiners like to test: names of schemes, organisations, venues, amounts and first-ever achievements.
Next, go through the one-liners and say each answer aloud before reading it. Mark the ones you get wrong and revisit them after a day, then again after a week. This spaced revision helps current affairs stay in memory until the exam.
Finally, link each news item to the static syllabus, for example a scheme to its ministry, an exercise to the partner country, or a sports medal to the event and venue. Questions in SSC, Banking and State PSC papers often combine a current event with a static fact.
❓ FAQs – Daily Current Affairs 26 September 2026
What are the top headlines in daily current affairs 26 september 2026?
The key stories are ₹7.86 lakh crore H2 borrowing plan, PLI progress in bulk drugs and medical devices, IN-STEP fourth edition, QUAD-at-Sea mission of ICGS Shaunak, Operation Drishti at Tangdhar and new Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express.
The Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi–Agra Cantt Express has been extended up to which station?
Mathura. Trains 11901/11902 were extended to Mathura, increasing the run from 217 km to 270 km.
Which Indian institute, along with Arizona State University, studied how black hole jets affect star formation via the circumgalactic medium?
Raman Research Institute. The study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, examined the circumgalactic medium—the faint gas envelope beyond a galaxy’s disc.
How much does the Government plan to borrow from the market in the second half (H2) of FY 2026-27?
₹7,86,000 crore. The Finance Ministry, after consulting the RBI, set gross H2 borrowing at ₹7.86 lakh crore through 23 weekly auctions.
Where can I practise MCQs on 26 September 2026 current affairs?
Attempt the daily current affairs quiz on QuestionPaper4Exam.com, which covers the news items in this post with bilingual explanations.
Sources: Official releases of the Press Information Bureau, including PIB: H2 FY27 borrowing plan.
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