The 26 September Current Affairs 2025 cover a wide range of topics across national, international, science, technology, defense, environment, and economy. The following is a detailed summary OF 26 September Current Affairs 2025.
26 September Current Affairs 2025
National News
India marked a significant achievement in railway modernization with the unveiling of Asia’s largest Rail Operations Command Centre (OCC) at Sabarmati, Ahmedabad. The OCC is part of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), a 1,506 km-long project covering Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The facility boasts a 72-meter curved real-time video wall, war rooms, and AI-ready systems. The project reduces transit times for freight and enhances port connectivity. It complements the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) of 1,337 km.
In Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur district, 75 gram panchayats were declared Child Marriage-Free Panchayats under the campaign “Swasth Mahilayein, Sashakt Parivar.” This aligns with India’s laws (Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006) and global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5.3) on gender equality. The initiative was supported by UNICEF and local Anganwadi workers.
The Oju Hydroelectric Project, with a capacity of 2,200 MW, received clearance from the Union Environment Ministry’s Expert Committee. Located on the Subansiri River near the India-China border. It highlights the importance of the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra, also called the “Gold River” due to gold particles in its waters.
Science & Technology
26 September Current Affairs 2025 – India announced a futuristic “Bodyguard Satellite” program aimed at protecting high-value space assets from threats like space debris, cyberattacks, spoofing, and hostile maneuvers. These satellites will act as escorts to monitor and counter risks. Supporting systems include IS4OM (System for Safe and Sustainable Operations Management) in Bengaluru. Project NETRA for debris tracking, and Navigation Message Authentication (NMA) for NavIC. India also leverages missions like Aditya-L1 for solar storm warnings. Internationally, India’s move aligns with frameworks such as COPUOS, IADC, NATO’s space policy, and the U.S./European space surveillance and security systems.
Schemes & Portals
The Karnataka government launched the LEAP (Local Economy Accelerator Programme) with ₹1,000 crore over five years. Its goals are job creation (5 lakh jobs), boosting innovation beyond Bengaluru, and nurturing tech clusters in Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi, Tumakuru, Kalaburagi, and Shivamogga. It covers the full startup lifecycle, including incubators and prototype labs.
The Union Ministry of Ayush launched the DRAVYA Portal (Digitised Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of Ayush Substances) on Ayurveda Day (23 September 2025). It is India’s largest repository of Ayurvedic substances and products, integrating classical texts with modern scientific data to promote research and education.
Tamil Nadu launched TN-SHORE, a ₹1,675 crore project supported by the World Bank. Its primary goals include restoring mangroves over 1,000 hectares, reviving 30,000 hectares of marine areas, and protecting species like Dugongs and turtles, while boosting coastal resilience and the economy.
Defense News
The tenure of General Anil Chauhan as India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has been extended till May 2026. Appointed in September 2022, he is the second CDS after General Bipin Rawat. His role focuses on military integration, jointness, and modernization, including the push for Theatre Commands and reforms under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Sports & Awards
The ICC suspended USA Cricket’s membership on 23 September 2025 due to governance failures and non-compliance with its constitution. Despite suspension, the USA national teams remain eligible for ICC tournaments, including preparations for cricket’s return in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. An ICC-appointed Normalisation Committee will oversee reforms.
Environment News
26 September Current Affairs 2025 – Super Typhoon Ragasa struck East Asia, devastating Taiwan and impacting the Philippines, China, and Hong Kong. With wind speeds reaching 260 km/h, it qualifies as a Super Typhoon (comparable to Category 5 hurricanes). The event highlights rising climate challenges. India’s IMD defines Super Cyclones as storms with winds above 221 km/h.
International News
The UAE-India Business Council signed three key MoUs to enhance trade under the India-UAE CEPA (2022). These agreements link CEPA councils, services export promotion bodies, and regional chambers of commerce. They aim to boost MSME participation, logistics, IT, healthcare, education, tourism, and engineering trade.
India and Australia signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for organic products under the ECTA. The pact covers unprocessed and processed plant products and wine. It simplifies certification, boosts farmer incomes, and promotes India’s vision of being the “Organic Food Basket of the World.”
The 7th Future Food Forum 2025 opened in Dubai, hosted by the UAE Food & Beverage Business Group. Discussions focused on food resilience, sustainable proteins (plant, insect, lab-grown), agri-tech (AI, precision farming, urban farming), and SME integration into global food trade. The UAE aims to expand its food sector from $8.1 billion to $10.9 billion.
One-Liner Highlights
- Uttar Pradesh will host the 19th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts & Guides, inaugurated by PM Modi.
- The Labour Ministry signed an MoU with Zepto to post 10,000 jobs on the National Career Service portal.
- Footballer Jerome Boateng announced retirement at 37.
- The Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya railway line in Bihar to be doubled at a cost of ₹2,192 crore, boosting tourism and freight.
- The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy joined the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign.
- The government launched the National Initiative on Water Security, mandating part of MGNREGA funds for water harvesting.
- The DoT and FIU-India signed an MoU to combat telecom fraud and financial crimes.
