28 September 2026 Current Affairs & PDF

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Highlights of 28 September 2026 Current Affairs

• The foundation stone for the ISRO Advanced Radar Research Facility (IARRF) has been formally laid at Chandrapur, near Guwahati in Assam. The landmark infrastructure project was inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alongside ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan. It marks the establishment of Northeast India’s first major space surveillance center.
• Veteran film and television actor Mushtaq Khan, widely celebrated for his memorable supporting roles and impeccable comic timing across decades of Hindi cinema, passed away in Mumbai on September 24, 2026, following a battle with cancer. He was 75.
• India secured its first shooting gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, courtesy of the dynamic mixed doubles pair Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet.
  • Event Triumph: The duo clinched the gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event held at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery, defeating the Republic of Korea in a high-pressure title clash.
  • Asian Record: Suruchi and Kamaljeet shot a brilliant combined score of 484.6 in the final to comfortably outpace South Korea (478.0 points), while Iran secured the bronze with 415.8 points.
  • Dominant Run: Earlier in the day, the Indian pair topped the qualification round with a score of 587-29x, matching the existing Asian record and establishing a new Asian Games qualification record before converting their pole position into gold.
• The ‘Make in India’ initiative marked its 12^th anniversary, having evolved from an investment facilitation campaign launched on September 25, 2014, into a comprehensive, deep-tier manufacturing and industrial framework covering 27 focus sectors (15 manufacturing and 12 services).
• A new regulatory framework for UPI transactions will take effect on October 15, 2026. Introduced to support the massive infrastructure, operational scaling, and cybersecurity needs of India’s expanding digital payments ecosystem, the policy establishes a structured Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for specific high-value commercial transactions.
  • Standard P2M Rate: Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions exceeding ₹2,000 will attract a standard MDR of 0.4%.
  • Maximum Cap: The fee is subject to a hard cap of ₹300 per transaction (which is triggered on transactions of ₹75,000 and above).
  • Exemptions for Small Merchants: To protect micro-entrepreneurs, vendors operating under the P2PM framework who receive up to ₹1 lakh per month through UPI QR codes will continue to enjoy zero MDR. (Accounts exceeding this threshold for three consecutive months transition to standard P2M rules).
  • Special Concessional Categories: Essential sectors—such as railways, telecom, insurance, fuel, utilities, and agricultural inputs—will feature a flat, concessional MDR of just ₹5 for transactions above ₹2,000. Capital market transactions (mutual funds and stockbroking) carry a specialized rate of 0.02% (capped at ₹300).
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially locked in non-banking financial company Muthoot FinCorp as the new title sponsor for Team India’s international home matches through March 2028. The agreement, finalized following direct negotiations after a conventional tender process, carries a total value of up to ₹150 crore.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially locked in non-banking financial company Muthoot FinCorp as the new title sponsor for Team India’s international home matches through March 2028. The agreement, finalized following direct negotiations after a conventional tender process, carries a total value of up to ₹150 crore.
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft notification proposing strict regulatory amendments to bar food businesses from selling imitation dairy products under the guise of traditional items, specifically paneer. The move is designed to curb deceptive marketing practices and protect consumers from buying low-cost substitutes that blend vegetable oils with skimmed milk.
  • Ban on Misleading Imagery: Food business operators will be explicitly prohibited from using terms like “paneer,” dairy-style product names, or pictures of dairy blocks, traditional dishes (such as paneer butter masala), or livestock on the packaging of analogue items.
  • Mandatory Labeling: Any product containing non-dairy ingredients—such as vegetable fats, hydrogenated oils, or starch—must be clearly and prominently labeled as a “Dairy Analogue” or “Plant-Based Analog” in bold typeface directly on the principal display panel.
  • Strict Composition Standards: The regulations establish clear chemical and nutritional boundaries, requiring manufacturers to explicitly declare the exact percentage of vegetable fat and proteins used, differentiating them from pure dairy goods governed under existing FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) regulations.
• India and the Netherlands have signed two tripartite Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to drive technical cooperation, engineering design, and capacity building for the ambitious Kalpasar Project in Gujarat. The agreements were finalized during the 9^th India International Water Week (IIWW) held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
• Two prominent Indian scientists—Dr. Roxy Mathew Koll and Dr. Neelima Satyam—have been named among the prestigious American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2026 awardees, recognizing their global leadership, research excellence, and contributions to Earth and space sciences. The honors will be formally presented at the AGU Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
  • Dr. Roxy Mathew Koll (IITM Pune):
    • Award: Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize.
    • Recognition: Honored for his pioneering research on Indian Ocean warming, marine heatwaves, and monsoon dynamics, alongside his exceptional public science communication making complex climate realities accessible to policymakers, civil society, and global media.
  • Dr. Neelima Satyam (IIT Indore):
    • Award: Devendra Lal Memorial Medal.
    • Recognition: Conferred for her standout early-to-mid career contributions to geotechnical engineering, seismic hazard analysis, landslide mitigation, and the creation of disaster-resilient infrastructure.
• India has recorded its highest-ever annual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows, pulling in $94.53 billion during the financial year 2025–26 (FY26). The record milestone marks a significant acceleration in global capital commitment toward the country’s manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and energy sectors.
• World Tourism Day is celebrated globally on September 27 each year, designated by UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO) to highlight the social, cultural, political, and economic value of the tourism sector.
  • 2026 Theme: “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.”
  • Core Objective: The 2026 observance explores how emerging digital technologies, data analytics, and artificial intelligence can reshape travel planning, destination management, and industry sustainability.
  • Balancing Tech and Community: Global discussions center on leveraging AI to streamline operations, enhance personalized experiences, and support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while ensuring that technological progress drives inclusion rather than widening economic divides between destinations.
• Google is celebrating its 28^th birthday on September 27, rolling out a special homepage Google Doodle that features a nostalgic throwback to its early pre-launch beta logo from 1997.
  • While September 27 has firmly cemented itself as the tech giant’s symbolic birthday, it differs from the company’s official legal timeline:
  • Legal Incorporation: Google was officially incorporated as a company weeks earlier, on September 4, 1998, by Stanford PhD students Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
  • Domain Registration: The google.com domain name was registered even earlier, on September 15, 1997.
  • Shifting Early Dates: In its infancy, Google celebrated its birthday across various dates in September (including September 7, 8, and 26).
  • Settling on September 27: The date permanently stuck starting in the mid-2000s—most notably following a major 2005 milestone announcement where Google showcased a massive expansion of its web search index.
• World Rabies Day is observed annually on September 28 to raise global awareness about the impact of rabies, promote prevention measures, and advocate for the elimination of the disease worldwide.
  • 2026 Theme: “Stronger Together.”
  • Core Objective: The 2026 campaign underscores that defeating rabies requires synchronized, cross-sectoral collaboration. It brings together human healthcare professionals, veterinarians, local communities, educators, and government bodies under a unified One Health framework.
  • Key Priorities: Expanding access to mass dog vaccination programs, improving multi-sectoral surveillance systems, enhancing post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) availability, and educating communities on safe animal handling and immediate wound care after potential exposures.
• World Rivers Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of September (observing its core message globally) to highlight the vital value of the world’s waterways, celebrate their biodiversity, and promote improved stewardship and protection.
  • Global Focus: Founded by river conservationist Mark Angelo and first proclaimed by the United Nations in 2005 (during the Water for Life Decade), the event spans more than 100 countries.

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