Amit Shah attends Mata Amritanandamayi's 73rd birthday celebrations in Kollam
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of Mata Amritanandamayi Ji in Kollam, Kerala, where the occasion was observed as 'Vishwa Seva Dinam'. He highlighted her contributions to selfless service, disaster relief, education, healthcare and rural development.
Key facts
The celebrations were held in Kollam, Kerala, with Amit Shah as the Chief Guest.
Mata Amritanandamayi Ji's birthday is observed as 'Vishwa Seva Dinam'.
She was born on 27 September 1953 in Parayakadavu village of Kollam district.
Following the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, she helped establish a village with 1,200 houses and essential facilities; it is known as 'Amma's Village'.
The source states that 86 Amrita Vidyalayas are currently functioning across India.
Her organisation has undertaken service activities during disasters, including the tsunami, Uttarakhand disaster, Wayanad landslide and COVID-19.
The source states that initiatives included planting over one million trees and making 101 villages self-reliant.
During India's G20 presidency, Mata Amritanandamayi Ji presided over Civil-20.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on important personalities, Kerala current affairs, disaster relief, social service initiatives, Amrita Vidyalayas, Civil-20 and India's G20 presidency.
Tajinderpal Singh Wins Silver in Men’s Shot Put at Asian Games
Tajinderpal Singh won the silver medal in the men’s shot put at the Asian Games. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him and praised his focus and perseverance.
Key facts
Tajinderpal Singh won a silver medal in the men’s shot put.
The medal was won at the Asian Games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tajinderpal Singh.
The Prime Minister praised his focus and perseverance.
The congratulatory message was shared through the Prime Minister’s Office on X.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports current affairs, especially questions on Indian medal winners at the Asian Games and national recognition of sporting achievements.
Manush Shah and Diya Chitale Win Bronze in Asian Games Mixed Doubles Table Tennis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Manush Shah and Diya Chitale for winning the bronze medal in the Mixed Doubles Table Tennis event at the Asian Games.
Key facts
Manush Shah and Diya Chitale won the bronze medal in Mixed Doubles Table Tennis.
The achievement took place at the Asian Games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the players.
The Prime Minister said the medal reflects the rising popularity of table tennis in India.
He stated that their determination would inspire young players.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports current affairs, Asian Games-related questions and statements made by the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Congratulates Men's Kabaddi Team on Retaining Asian Games Gold
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Men's Kabaddi Team for retaining the Asian Games gold medal and praised their determination and contribution to national pride.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Men's Kabaddi Team.
The team retained the Asian Games gold medal.
The Prime Minister praised the team's determination.
He said the achievement brought immense pride to the nation.
He noted that the team's success would motivate upcoming players.
The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the team for its future endeavours.
Exam relevance: Relevant for sports current affairs and questions on India's performance at the Asian Games.
Indian Shooters Win Silver in Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team Event at Asian Games
Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod Kochalumkal and Ashi Chouksey won the silver medal in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event at the Asian Games. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the shooters for their precise performance.
Key facts
Tilottama Sen was part of India’s silver-medal-winning team.
Vidarsa Vinod Kochalumkal was part of the team.
Ashi Chouksey was part of the team.
The event was the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event.
The team won the silver medal at the Asian Games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the shooters.
Exam relevance: Important for sports current affairs, India’s performance at the Asian Games, and questions on shooting events and medal winners.
Prime Minister Congratulates India’s Women’s Kabaddi Team for Winning Gold
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s Women’s Kabaddi Team for winning a gold medal in a thrilling final and praised its courage, composure and teamwork.
Key facts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Women’s Kabaddi Team.
The team won a gold medal in a thrilling final.
The Prime Minister praised the team’s courage, composure and teamwork.
He said that India is proud of its Kabaddi champions.
The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for the players’ future successes.
The message was shared by the Prime Minister’s Office on X.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports-related current affairs and questions on national achievements and official statements.
Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar Win Bronze in Asian Games Squash Mixed Team Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar for winning the bronze medal in the Squash Mixed Team event at the Asian Games.
Key facts
Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar won a bronze medal in the Squash Mixed Team event.
The medal was won at the Asian Games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both athletes.
The Prime Minister praised their skill and determination.
The source states that Joshna Chinappa has appeared in consecutive Asian Games.
She has won a medal at every Asian Games edition since 2010, according to the Prime Minister.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports current affairs, Asian Games achievements, and questions on Indian athletes and squash.
CBN Organises Anti-Drug Awareness and Grievance-Redressal Programmes in Madhya Pradesh
The Central Bureau of Narcotics conducted anti-drug awareness programmes under Mission Yuva Raksha in Jaora and Mandsaur, along with Jan Sunwayi programmes for opium cultivators in Neemuch and Mandsaur.
Key facts
The Central Bureau of Narcotics conducted the programmes under Mission Yuva Raksha.
An awareness programme was organised at G.T. Polytechnic College, Jaora, Madhya Pradesh.
Students were sensitised about drug abuse, prevention measures and the role of youth in building a drug-free society.
An awareness programme at Mandsaur was attended by approximately 50 opium cultivators and 40 CBN officers.
Jan Sunwayi programmes were held at Neemuch and Mandsaur for grievance redressal of opium cultivators.
More than 450 cultivators participated in the two Jan Sunwayi programmes.
Issues included name corrections, Namantaran and eligibility for the Settlement Operation 2026-27.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the Central Bureau of Narcotics, anti-drug initiatives, Nasha Mukt Bharat, opium cultivation administration and government outreach programmes.
CBN Rajasthan Unit Seizes Nearly Four Tonnes of Contraband
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) Rajasthan unit conducted intensified anti-drug operations across Rajasthan, seizing narcotic substances, cash, vehicles and a country-made pistol. Four persons were arrested, and investigations are continuing under the NDPS Act, 1985.
Key facts
The CBN seized 3,937 kg of poppy straw, 9.6 kg of opium and 1.9 kg of hydroponic cannabis.
The operations also led to the seizure of ₹18.42 lakh in cash and six vehicles.
A country-made pistol with three live rounds was recovered during one operation.
Four persons were arrested in connection with the cases.
A truck carrying 2,292.460 kg of poppy straw concealed beneath cement bags was intercepted.
The seizures were made under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
Further investigation is underway to identify sources, destinations and supply channels.
Exam relevance: Relevant for questions on drug-control enforcement, the Central Bureau of Narcotics, the NDPS Act, 1985, and the Nasha Mukt Bharat initiative.
Amit Shah Launches Women Empowerment and Cooperative Initiatives in Keralam
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched several initiatives in Kollam, Keralam, to strengthen women-led enterprises, cooperative institutions and rural markets. The initiatives include She-Mart outlets, subsidised food distribution through NAFED and NCCF mobile vans, support for women farmers, and scholarships for girl children.
Key facts
She-Mart was launched to connect women Self-Help Groups and rural women entrepreneurs directly with markets and consumers.
More than 300 She-Mart stores are planned across Keralam, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
NAFED mobile vans will supply onions, Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice to farmers and the general public.
Onions were distributed at a subsidised price of Rs 35 per kilogram through NCCF and NAFED mobile vans.
Urad and gram seeds are being provided to women farmers under the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.
The NAFED-Kalyan Scholarship Scheme provides scholarships to girl children from nearly 2,000 families.
Keralam has more than 23,000 cooperative institutions, according to the address.
The target is to increase the number of Lakhpati Didis to 6 crore by 2029.
Exam relevance: Relevant for questions on cooperative federalism, women-led development, Self-Help Groups, NAFED, NCCF, Bharat Brand products, rural economy and government initiatives for women empowerment.
ICAR Institutes Promote Cleanliness and Sustainable Waste Management
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research conducted Swachhata Hi Seva activities at its institutions to promote post-Ganesh Visarjan cleanliness, eco-friendly practices and responsible waste management. Biodegradable offerings were collected, segregated and composted at ICAR facilities in Ranchi and Mumbai.
Key facts
ICAR organised awareness and cleanliness initiatives under Swachhata Hi Seva.
Participants were encouraged to use eco-friendly clay idols and designated immersion sites.
The programme advised against immersing Plaster of Paris idols and chemically coloured idols in drinking water tanks.
People were advised not to immerse idols and Puja Samagri in natural water bodies.
Flowers, Puja Samagri, plastic, thermocol and other waste were collected and segregated.
Biodegradable offerings collected at ICAR-NISA, Ranchi, and ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, were processed into organic manure through composting.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on ICAR, Swachhata Hi Seva, environmental protection, waste segregation, composting and sustainable festival practices.
India's First Port-Based E-Methanol Plant Planned at Deendayal Port
The foundation stone was laid for a port-based e-methanol production facility at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Gujarat. The plant will use renewable power, water and biogenic carbon dioxide to produce green fuel for ships operating on the Asia-Europe International Trade Corridor.
Key facts
The facility is being established at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Gandhidham, Gujarat.
The planned total production capacity is 150 tonnes per day.
E-methanol will be produced using renewable power, water and biogenic CO2.
Phase I will add 50 tonnes per day at an investment of ₹1,200 crore and is targeted for January 2027 completion.
Phase II will add 100 tonnes per day at an investment of ₹1,100 crore and is targeted for March 2027 completion.
The project is a joint initiative of Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd., with a capital contribution ratio of 76:24.
The total project investment is ₹2,300 crore, and the facility is expected to create more than 3,500 direct and indirect jobs.
The plant will supply green fuel to vessels operating on the Asia-Europe International Trade Corridor.
Exam relevance: Relevant for questions on green fuels, decarbonisation of shipping, port-led development, renewable energy, India’s Net Zero target, public-sector partnerships and the maritime sector.
The Election Commission held a meeting at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, on 26 September 2026. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar attended along with Election Commissioners S. S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
Key facts
The meeting was held on 26 September 2026.
It began at 3:00 PM.
The venue was Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar attended the meeting.
Election Commissioners S. S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi also attended.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions related to the Election Commission of India and its officials.
Maharashtra Heritage and Achievements Featured in PM Mementos e-Auction 2026
The 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026 features 89 mementos representing Maharashtra’s heritage, folk art, spiritual traditions, sporting achievements and infrastructure projects. The auction is live until 2 October 2026.
Key facts
The collection includes 89 mementos connected with Maharashtra.
Several mementos depict Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in different artistic forms.
The catalogue includes artworks related to Sant Tukaram, Sant Dnyaneshwar and Maharashtra’s Bhakti traditions.
Warli paintings portray rural life, farming, celebrations and community traditions.
Sports memorabilia includes items associated with Sukant Kadam and Sachin Khilari.
Presentation models feature Vadhavan Port, the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel Project and Navi Mumbai International Airport.
The 8th edition of the auction is live until 2 October 2026.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on Maharashtra’s heritage, Warli art, personalities, sports achievements, infrastructure projects and the PM Mementos e-Auction.
Foundation Stone Laid for Four-Lane ROB Between Guntur and Nambur
A four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) between Guntur and Nambur railway stations in Andhra Pradesh has received foundation stone laying approval. The ₹108 crore project, fully funded by the Ministry of Railways, will replace a level crossing and improve road-rail connectivity and safety.
Key facts
The ROB will be constructed between Guntur and Nambur railway stations.
The project has an estimated cost of ₹108 crore.
The Ministry of Railways will bear the entire project cost.
The bridge will be 668 metres long and four lanes wide.
It will replace Level Crossing Gate No. 3 on the Guntur–Krishna Canal section.
The bridge will connect Bus Stand Road with Gorantla Village near Guntur’s Inner Ring Road.
Construction is scheduled to commence shortly.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on railway infrastructure, road safety, Andhra Pradesh development projects, and government-funded transport initiatives.
ICAR-CIRB Organises Swachhata Samvad under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026
The ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes (ICAR-CIRB), Hisar, organised a Swachhata Samvad on 24 September 2026 under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign. The programme promoted cleanliness, waste management, hygiene and Jan Bhagidari through participatory discussions.
Key facts
ICAR-CIRB organised the Swachhata Samvad at Hisar on 24 September 2026.
The programme was held under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign.
The campaign theme was “Swachhta Mein Sahbhag – Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat.”
Around 20 contractual staff members and Young Professionals participated.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26 September 2026. The Prime Minister’s Office shared the information in a post on X.
Key facts
Yogi Adityanath is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The meeting took place on 26 September 2026.
The Prime Minister’s Office shared the information on X.
Exam relevance: Useful for current-affairs questions on constitutional office-holders and important official meetings.
World Tourism Day 2026: Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism
World Tourism Day 2026 will be observed on 27 September in El Salvador under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”. India will mark the occasion through tourism showcases and new digital initiatives, including the National Digital Tourism Stack and Dekho Apna Desh 2.0.
Key facts
World Tourism Day 2026 will be observed on 27 September in El Salvador.
The theme is “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”.
India will launch the National Digital Tourism Stack, an open digital public infrastructure initiative for tourism.
Dekho Apna Desh 2.0 will promote lesser-known, tourism-ready destinations and help distribute tourist footfall more evenly.
According to the latest Tourism Satellite Account estimates cited by the Ministry of Tourism, tourism contributes 5.22% to India's GDP.
Employment in India's tourism sector increased from 6.94 crore in 2019-20 to 8.46 crore in 2023-24.
India's e-Visa facility is available to nationals of 172 countries and permits entry through 88 international ports.
NIDHI+ listed 63,740 accommodation units and 15,531 tourism service providers as of 23 September 2026.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on World Tourism Day, international themes, India's tourism initiatives, Tourism Satellite Account, digital public infrastructure, e-Visa, NIDHI+, employment and tourism-sector statistics.
