Monthly current affairs for September 2026

The 2nd edition of the bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian-2026’ between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) is held at the Air Force Station in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Defense startup Apollyon Dynamics has set a national record with its electric interceptor drone named “Ahuti Mk II”, which reached a maximum speed of 498 km/h.

It is identified as the fastest multirotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in India. The UAV was evaluated at the Indian Army ranges with the support of defense authorities.

Bengaluru-based GalaxEye has secured a US patent for the core technology behind its Optical Synthetic Aperture Radar (OptoSAR) imaging system.

It is to be noted that the company is the first Indian startup to be granted a US patent for satellite imaging technology.

The Assam government has signed MoUs with 6 organizations to integrate AI and digital technology into the school education system of the state.

The collaboration aims to introduce innovative learning solutions to modernize the pedagogical framework and to enhance the educational infrastructure in the state.

Birkbeck, University of London has received a Letter of Approval (LoA) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish and operate a campus in Bengaluru. The approval was granted under the Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (FHEIs) regulations, 2023.

Anil Chakravarthy has been appointed as the President and CEO of Adobe Inc., effective from December 1, 2026.

He succeeds Shantanu Narayen and will also be inducted into the Board of Directors of the company.

Vinai Kumar Saxena, the Lt Gov of Ladakh, has been given the additional charge of Jammu & Kashmir by President Droupadi Murmu.

Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh has been re-elected unopposed as the Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) for a second consecutive 4-year term.

It is to be noted that the election was conducted during the 14th APPU Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Gaurang Vyas, a renowned Gujarati music composer, passed away at the age of 87.

Tung Chee-hwa, the first post-colonial leader of Hong Kong, passed away at the age of 89.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence (IoE) Deemed to be University, has been selected as one of the three Indian host institutions for the US-India Fellowship for the 2026-27 academic cycle.

The fellowship is a 12-month programme designed to strengthen scientific and technological collaboration between India and the USA. Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $1,650 to support their research and collaborative activities.

Union Minister Annapurna Devi has launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The month-long nationwide campaign is scheduled from September 9 to October 8, under the central theme “Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari”.

The initiative focuses on 5 key themes: dietary diversity, protein intake, fresh hot cooked meals, community accountability, and nutrition integrated with early childhood development. It also commemorates 10 years of the PM Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and features a 100% saturation drive.

The Permanent Delegation of India to the UNESCO has announced the inclusion of 4 new cultural heritage sites in the Tentative List of the World Heritage Convention (WHC).

The newly added sites are the Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble (Assam), the Colonial Penal Settlement (Andaman Islands), the Nicobarese Cultural Continuity in the Central Group of Nicobar Islands, and the Painted Haveli Towns of Shekhawati (Rajasthan). With this, the total number of sites from India on the UNESCO tentative list has increased to 73.

Niyo, a fintech platform, has secured a Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has signed a 50:50 joint venture (JV) agreement with Drydocks World, a subsidiary of DP World, to operate and expand the “International Ship Repair Facility” (ISRF) in Cochin, Kerala.

Munitions India Ltd (MIL) has signed an MoU with Drogo Aerospace Pvt Ltd to collaborate on the design, development, and integration of indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and loitering munition systems.

Princess Elisabeth Island is the world’s first artificial energy island, currently under construction in the North Sea. Located 45 km off the coast of Belgium, the 6-hectare facility serves as an offshore electricity hub and functions as a high-tech “electricity roundabout”.

The Bank of Canada has unveiled a new $20 banknote featuring King Charles III. This marks the first time in over 70 years that a British monarch has appeared on the currency of the nation.

It is to be noted that Canada is the first Commonwealth nation outside the UK to feature King Charles III on the banknotes.

The 4th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between India and Malaysia named “Samudra Laksamana” has commenced in Lumut Naval Base, Malaysia.

The Indian Navy is participating in the exercise with INS Mysore (a Delhi-class guided-missile destroyer), while the Royal Malaysian Navy is represented by the vessels KD Lekir and KD Gagah Samudera.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) US and PwC India have established a Joint Venture (JV) to integrate their advisory talent and capabilities. The JV will create a consulting powerhouse of 40,000 professionals on a single integrated platform.

The initiative aims to scale the global delivery model to assist cross-border clients in navigating technological disruptions and expanding operations.