65th National Exhibition of Art: 20 Award-Winning Artists Felicitated
The Lalit Kala Akademi organised the 65th National Exhibition of Art in New Delhi, where Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat felicitated 20 award-winning artists. The event also showcased art created from waste materials under the ‘Seva Hi Sanskriti’ and ‘Waste to Wonder’ initiatives.
Key facts
The 65th National Exhibition of Art was organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi.
The exhibition was held on September 29, 2026, in New Delhi.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat attended the event as Chief Guest.
Twenty award-winning artists were felicitated for their contributions to Indian visual arts.
The exhibition received more than 6,000 entries, from which 270 artists were selected through a two-tier jury process.
Artworks made from waste materials were displayed under the ‘Seva Hi Sanskriti’ workshops and ‘Waste to Wonder’ initiative.
A monograph on modern Indian painter Abdul Aziz Raiba was released at the event.
The exhibition at Rabindra Bhawan, New Delhi, was extended until October 31, 2026.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on Indian culture, visual arts, cultural institutions, government ministries, Lalit Kala Akademi initiatives, and contemporary art exhibitions.
Indian Relay Team Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Dharmveer Chaudhary, Manu TS, Jay Kumar and Vishal TK for winning the bronze medal in the men's 4×400m relay at the Asian Games.
Key facts
India won the bronze medal in the men's 4×400m relay at the Asian Games.
The team comprised Dharmveer Chaudhary, Manu TS, Jay Kumar and Vishal TK.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes.
The Prime Minister praised the team's timing.
He expressed hope that their success would increase the popularity of athletics.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports current affairs and questions on Indian achievements at the Asian Games.
Pooja Wins Bronze in Women’s High Jump at Asian Games 2026
Pooja won the bronze medal in the women’s high jump at the Asian Games 2026. The Prime Minister described it as India’s first medal in the event at the Asian Games in over two decades.
Key facts
Pooja won a bronze medal in the women’s high jump.
The medal was won at the Asian Games 2026.
It was described as India’s first Asian Games medal in this event in over two decades.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Pooja.
The Prime Minister wished Pooja success in her future endeavours.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports current affairs, Asian Games-related questions and India’s athletics achievements.
Gulveer Singh Wins Bronze in Men’s 5000m at Asian Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Gulveer Singh for winning the bronze medal in the men’s 5000m event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister described the achievement as Gulveer Singh’s third podium finish at the Games.
Key facts
Gulveer Singh won a bronze medal in the men’s 5000m event.
The achievement came at the Asian Games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Gulveer Singh.
The Prime Minister described it as a hat-trick of podium finishes.
The Prime Minister praised his consistency, endurance and determination.
The congratulatory message was posted by the Prime Minister’s Office on X.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports current affairs and questions on Indian medal winners at the Asian Games.
India and Republic of Korea Hold 10th Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Cooperation
India and the Republic of Korea held the 10th Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Industries and Logistics Cooperation in New Delhi on September 29, 2026. The meeting reviewed existing cooperation and discussed ways to expand collaboration in defence production, industries and logistics.
Key facts
The 10th India-Republic of Korea Joint Committee Meeting was held in New Delhi on September 29, 2026.
The meeting focused on defence industries and logistics cooperation.
India was represented by Dinesh Mahur, Additional Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence.
The Republic of Korea was represented by Kim Il Dong, Vice Minister of the Defence Acquisition Program Administration.
Larsen & Toubro and Bharat Earth Movers Limited participated from India.
Hanwha Aerospace, Korean Air, Hanwha Systems, Korea Aerospace Industries and DS Navcours represented the Republic of Korea.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and defence production.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on India-Republic of Korea relations, defence diplomacy, defence manufacturing, logistics cooperation and the Defence Acquisition Program Administration of South Korea.
NRIDA and IIM Kolkata Sign MoU for Impact Assessment of PMGSY-IV and PM-JANMAN
The National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) and IIM Kolkata signed an MoU for a four-year longitudinal study on the impact of rural roads constructed under PMGSY-IV and PM-JANMAN.
Key facts
NRIDA functions under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
The MoU covers a four-year longitudinal impact assessment study.
The study will examine rural connectivity under PMGSY-IV and PM-JANMAN.
It will assess effects on livelihoods, employment, income diversification, agriculture and access to markets.
The assessment will cover education, healthcare, women's empowerment, safety and access to public and financial services.
The study will examine travel time, transportation costs, migration patterns and variations across regions and vulnerable groups.
Its findings are expected to support programme review, outcome monitoring and evidence-based policy formulation.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on rural development, government schemes, rural infrastructure, PMGSY-IV, PM-JANMAN, impact assessment and the Ministry of Rural Development.
Indian Women’s 4×400m Relay Team Wins Gold at Asian Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj for winning the gold medal in the women’s 4×400m relay at the Asian Games.
Key facts
Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj won gold in the women’s 4×400m relay.
The event was held at the Asian Games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes.
The Prime Minister highlighted their speed, determination and teamwork.
The achievement was described as a proud moment for Indian athletics.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports current affairs and questions on Indian achievements at the Asian Games.
UIDAI Launches Five Initiatives at Aadhaar Samvaad Kolkata
The Unique Identification Authority of India launched five initiatives to improve resident convenience, strengthen Aadhaar security and support good governance at the Aadhaar Samvaad conference in Kolkata.
Key facts
The conference was organised by UIDAI in Kolkata and coincided with the 17th Aadhaar Day.
More than 600 policymakers, industry leaders, technocrats and professionals participated.
Face Authentication for the electronic Public Distribution System was launched by UIDAI, DFPD and NIC.
SWIK Portal 2.0 will streamline proposals seeking Aadhaar authentication approval under the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance framework.
The Sub-AUA/Sub-KUA (LITE) Framework will help eligible entities use existing Aadhaar authentication infrastructure for low-volume requirements.
UIDAI introduced a Token Management System for visits to its state and regional offices.
The revamped UIDAI website includes accessibility features and supports 13 languages through BHASHINI integration.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on UIDAI, Aadhaar authentication, digital governance, the Public Distribution System, financial inclusion, data security and accessibility in public digital services.
Shram Samvad Programme on Labour Codes Held in New Delhi
The Ministry of Labour and Employment, in collaboration with FICCI and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., organised a district-level capacity-building and awareness programme on Labour Codes at Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi. The programme focused on employer compliance, labour reforms and social security schemes.
Key facts
The programme was organised under the Shram Samvad initiative at Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment collaborated with FICCI and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. for the programme.
The Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025, and the Central Rules were notified on 8 May 2026.
More than 100 employers, industry representatives, HR professionals, legal experts and other stakeholders participated.
Sessions covered Labour Code provisions, employer compliance requirements, PMVBRY and PM-SYM.
PMVBRY was presented as an employment-generation scheme, while PM-SYM was discussed in the context of pension and social security for unorganised workers.
The programme concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session on Labour Codes and social security schemes.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on labour law reforms, Ministry of Labour and Employment initiatives, employer compliance, EPFO, PMVBRY and PM-SYM.
DoLR Proposes Pilot Projects for River Rejuvenation through Watershed Development
The Department of Land Resources organised a national workshop in New Delhi on 29 September 2026 to discuss pilot projects for river rejuvenation through a watershed-based approach. The proposed pilots aim to restore river hydrology through catchment treatment, groundwater recharge, soil and water conservation, and improvement of base and lean-season flows.
Key facts
The workshop was organised by the Department of Land Resources in New Delhi.
The proposed approach seeks to achieve both watershed development and river rejuvenation.
Pilot projects will focus on catchment treatment, groundwater recharge, and soil and water conservation.
The pilots will target first-, second-, and third-order streams.
River selection will consider historical flow decline, rainfall, groundwater depletion, catchment condition, intervention potential, and data availability.
The planning framework will use hydrological baselines, GIS, remote sensing, and decision-support systems.
Monitoring will cover hydrological, environmental, agricultural, and socio-economic outcomes.
The workshop stressed convergence among government programmes, state schemes, CSR, NGOs, research institutions, and international organisations.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on watershed management, river rejuvenation, groundwater recharge, soil and water conservation, GIS and remote sensing, inter-departmental convergence, and sustainable rural development.
YouTube Impact Summit 2026 Highlights Creator Economy and AI for Viksit Bharat
At the YouTube Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan highlighted the role of artificial intelligence, creators and the orange economy in employment, innovation and India’s global cultural outreach. He stressed that AI should empower rather than replace creators and called for responsible digital creation based on constitutional values.
Key facts
The YouTube Impact Summit 2026 was held in New Delhi with the theme “Co-Creating Impact: India’s Digital Leadership and the Orange Economy”.
According to the YouTube Impact Report, YouTube’s creative ecosystem contributed more than ₹18,000 crore to India’s GDP in 2025.
The ecosystem supported over 9.6 lakh full-time-equivalent jobs across India.
More than 18,000 Indian YouTube channels have crossed one million subscribers.
Content produced in India receives over 15% of its watch time from audiences outside India.
The Union Budget 2026–27 provides for AVGC content-creator laboratories in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges.
The government highlighted initiatives such as WAVES, IICT, Create in India Challenges, WAVES Bazaar and MyWAVES.
The creative industry is projected to require nearly 2 million professionals by 2030.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on India’s digital economy, creator economy, artificial intelligence, AVGC, employment generation, the orange economy, constitutional values in the digital age and government initiatives for creative talent.
4th Eco Warrior Awards 2026 Recognise Contributions to Environmental Conservation
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav presided over the 4th Eco Warrior Awards and Eco Warrior Conclave in New Delhi. The event honoured forest officers and conservation professionals for contributions to forest, wildlife and environmental protection, while highlighting landscape-based conservation and the role of communities.
Key facts
The 4th Eco Warrior Awards and Eco Warrior Conclave were organised by the Indian Forest Service Association and Indian Masterminds in New Delhi.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasised that conservation is a national responsibility.
The Minister highlighted climate change, extreme weather events, forest fires, water stress, habitat fragmentation and invasive species as key conservation challenges.
He advocated a landscape approach integrating forests, wildlife, agriculture, water, livelihoods and human settlements.
Brij Kishore Singh, a 1976-batch Indian Forest Service officer of the Karnataka cadre, received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Award categories included Protected Area Management, Wildlife Protection and Conservation, Environment Conservation, Community Connect and Best Use of Technology.
Project Elephant and the Great Indian Bustard conservation project in Rajasthan received Special Projects recognition.
The event also featured panel discussions on technology, corporate participation and sustainable development in conservation.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on environmental governance, forest and wildlife conservation, Indian Forest Service, community participation, Project Elephant, the Great Indian Bustard and technology-based conservation measures.
Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu unveiled the curtain raiser for Routes Asia 2027 in New Delhi. The 24th edition will be held from 16 to 18 March 2027 at Bharat Mandapam and is expected to strengthen air connectivity, route development and international aviation partnerships.
Key facts
Routes Asia 2027 will be held from 16 to 18 March 2027.
The event venue will be Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
More than 115 airlines and representatives from over 55 countries are expected to participate.
The event theme is “Bharat Aviation Rising: Inclusive Growth – Connecting Asia & Beyond.”
India formally assumed hosting responsibilities from China West Airport Group during Routes Asia 2026 in Xi’an, China.
The Airports Authority of India received the hosting baton for Routes Asia 2027.
The event is expected to attract more than 2,000 delegates.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on Indian civil aviation, international aviation events, Bharat Mandapam, Airports Authority of India and India's air-connectivity expansion.
Trailer of ‘The Enchanting 8’ Documentary Series Launched
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the trailer of ‘The Enchanting 8: A Culinary Journey Through the Northeast’ in New Delhi. The documentary series showcases the food traditions, communities, indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage of all eight Northeastern states.
Key facts
The trailer was launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.
Scindia is the Union Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region and Communications.
The launch event was organised by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
The series covers the culinary traditions of all eight Northeastern states.
The initiative is supported by MDoNER and the North Eastern Council.
The series was implemented through the North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Society.
Urban Media Productions produced the series in association with Filandering Forker Media.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the Northeast Region, MDoNER, the North Eastern Council, cultural outreach initiatives and the eight states of Northeast India.
MoPSW Completes Preparations for Special Campaign 6
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways completed the preparatory phase for Special Campaign 6, focusing on cleanliness, disposal of pending work, record management, e-waste disposal and institutional efficiency. The implementation phase is scheduled from 2 to 31 October 2026.
Key facts
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and its organisations conducted preparations for Special Campaign 6.
The preparatory phase was held from 15 to 30 September 2026.
The implementation phase is scheduled from 2 to 31 October 2026.
A total of 185 cleanliness campaigns, 6,605 physical files and 4,548 e-files were identified for action.
The ministry identified 5,624 e-waste items for collection, segregation and disposal under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.
The evaluation phase is scheduled from 16 to 30 November 2026.
Swachhata Pakhwada is being observed by MoPSW and its organisations from 16 to 30 September 2026.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on government cleanliness campaigns, e-waste management, administrative reforms, file disposal and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Indian Women’s Trap Team Wins Silver at Asian Games
Manisha Keer, Neeru and Aashima Ahlawat won the silver medal in the Women’s Trap Team event at the Asian Games. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes for their precision, focus and teamwork.
Key facts
Manisha Keer, Neeru and Aashima Ahlawat won the silver medal.
The medal was won in the Women’s Trap Team event.
The event was held at the Asian Games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the three athletes.
The Prime Minister praised their precision, focus and teamwork.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports current affairs and questions on India’s achievements at the Asian Games.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 29 September 2026.
Key facts
Rekha Gupta is the Chief Minister of Delhi.
She met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The meeting took place in New Delhi.
The meeting was reported by the Prime Minister’s Office on X.
The source was published on 29 September 2026.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on current political office-holders and important meetings involving the Delhi government and the Union government.
Neeru Dhanda Wins Historic Individual Gold in Women’s Trap at Asian Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Neeru Dhanda for becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal in the Trap event at the Asian Games.
Key facts
Neeru Dhanda won an individual gold medal in the Women’s Trap event at the Asian Games.
She became the first Indian woman to win an individual gold in Trap at the Asian Games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her for the achievement.
The Prime Minister praised her accuracy and composure.
The achievement is expected to inspire more young sportspersons to take up shooting.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports current affairs, Asian Games achievements, and records by Indian athletes.
