Daily Current Affairs 20 September 2026: National, Sports & GK
# Daily Current Affairs – 20 September 2026
These daily current affairs cover important developments for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State PSC, Police and other competitive examinations.
## 1. President Droupadi Murmu Addresses NGT Climate Conference
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the concluding session of the National Green Tribunal's international conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” in New Delhi.
**Exam Facts**
- President of India: Droupadi Murmu
- Institution: National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Venue: New Delhi
- Key theme: Environment and climate dynamics
**Why it matters:** Environmental governance, climate change and constitutional institutions are important for general awareness and civil services examinations.
## 2. Central Silk Board Marks Its 77th Foundation Day
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the 77th Foundation Day of the Central Silk Board in Bengaluru. The government highlighted India's ambition to become the world's leading silk producer by 2028–29.
**Exam Facts**
- Organisation: Central Silk Board (CSB)
- Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Ministry: Ministry of Textiles
- Sector: Sericulture and silk production
**Remember:** Sericulture means the rearing of silkworms for silk production.
## 3. Asian Games 2026: Indian Shooters Win Silver
At the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa K. Vinod won silver in the women's 10-metre air rifle team event. Elavenil Valarivan also won an individual silver medal.
**Exam Facts**
- Event: Women's 10m Air Rifle
- Team members: Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa K. Vinod
- Host: Aichi–Nagoya, Japan
- Sport: Shooting
## 4. Indian Women's Hockey Team Defeats Uzbekistan
India defeated Uzbekistan 19–0 in its Pool B opening match at the Asian Games 2026. Deepika scored eight goals in the match.
**Exam Facts**
- Sport: Women's field hockey
- Opponent: Uzbekistan
- Score: India 19 – Uzbekistan 0
- Key player: Deepika
## 5. Coal India Expands into New Energy Sectors
Coal India Limited is diversifying its activities beyond conventional coal mining. Its strategic areas include coal gasification, power, renewable energy, critical minerals and coal-to-chemical projects.
**Exam Facts**
- Organisation: Coal India Limited (CIL)
- Administrative ministry: Ministry of Coal
- Major themes: Energy security, diversification and critical minerals
## 6. Indian Navy Ships Reach the Philippines
Indian Naval Ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrived at Subic Bay in the Philippines to participate in an ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (ADMM-Plus JCA).
**Exam Facts**
- Ships: INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
- Location: Subic Bay, Philippines
- Framework: ADMM-Plus
- Importance: Maritime cooperation and regional security
## 7. Suryakiran Aerobatic Team Performs in Meerut
The Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team performed over Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on 19–20 September 2026. The event showcased coordinated aerobatic flying using Hawk Mk 132 aircraft.
**Exam Facts**
- Organisation: Indian Air Force
- Team: Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT)
- Aircraft: Hawk Mk 132
- Location: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
## 8. Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh Under Anti-Drug Campaign
The Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh was organised at more than 1,000 locations across India under the 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan, with more than four lakh participants reported.
**Exam Facts**
- Initiative: Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan
- Focus: Drug-free youth and public awareness
- Scale: Nationwide participation
## 9. Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inspected the proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone site in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Around 170 acres were identified for its first phase.
**Exam Facts**
- State: Madhya Pradesh
- City: Gwalior
- Sector: Telecommunications manufacturing
- First-phase land: Approximately 170 acres
**State-exam focus:** Keep Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and telecommunications manufacturing linked in your revision notes.
## 10. Central Administrative Tribunal's Jammu Bench
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated a new office-cum-court complex of the Central Administrative Tribunal's Jammu Bench at Bahu Plaza, Jammu.
**Exam Facts**
- Institution: Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
- Bench: Jammu
- Location: Bahu Plaza, Jammu
- Purpose: Adjudication of covered service-related disputes
## 11. Coal India's Diversification: Quick Revision
Coal India is expanding its strategic focus into new energy and mineral-related sectors. This development is relevant to energy security, public-sector enterprises, industrial policy and critical-mineral supply chains.
**Key terms**
- Coal gasification: Conversion of coal into a combustible gas mixture
- Critical minerals: Minerals important for strategic, industrial and clean-energy technologies
- Renewable energy: Energy from naturally replenished sources
## Practice MCQs
**Q1. The Central Silk Board is headquartered in which city?**
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. Hyderabad
D. Chennai
Answer: B. Bengaluru
**Q2. The National Green Tribunal conference addressed which broad theme?**
A. Space exploration
B. Environment and climate dynamics
C. Banking reforms
D. Maritime trade
Answer: B. Environment and climate dynamics
**Q3. The 2026 Asian Games are being held in which country?**
A. China
B. South Korea
C. Japan
D. Thailand
Answer: C. Japan
**Q4. Which Indian team defeated Uzbekistan 19–0?**
A. Men's football team
B. Women's hockey team
C. Men's hockey team
D. Women's cricket team
Answer: B. Women's hockey team
**Q5. INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrived at which location in the Philippines?**
A. Manila Port
B. Subic Bay
C. Cebu Port
D. Davao Port
Answer: B. Subic Bay
**Q6. The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team belongs to which organisation?**
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Air Force
D. DRDO
Answer: C. Indian Air Force
**Q7. Approximately how much land was identified for the first phase of the Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone?**
A. 70 acres
B. 100 acres
C. 170 acres
D. 270 acres
Answer: C. 170 acres
**Q8. CAT stands for what in the context of the Jammu Bench?**
A. Central Aviation Tribunal
B. Central Administrative Tribunal
C. Civil Appeals Tribunal
D. Court of Administrative Taxation
Answer: B. Central Administrative Tribunal
## Final Revision
- Central Silk Board: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- NGT conference: Environment and climate dynamics
- Asian Games 2026: Aichi–Nagoya, Japan
- Women's 10m air rifle: Indian team silver
- Women's hockey: India defeated Uzbekistan 19–0
- INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish: Subic Bay, Philippines
- Suryakiran Aerobatic Team: Indian Air Force
- Telecom Manufacturing Zone: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- CAT: Central Administrative Tribunal
**Study Tip:** Revise the one-liners first, then attempt the MCQs without looking at the answers. Verify changing facts with official releases before examinations.
These daily current affairs cover important developments for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State PSC, Police and other competitive examinations.
## 1. President Droupadi Murmu Addresses NGT Climate Conference
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the concluding session of the National Green Tribunal's international conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” in New Delhi.
**Exam Facts**
- President of India: Droupadi Murmu
- Institution: National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Venue: New Delhi
- Key theme: Environment and climate dynamics
**Why it matters:** Environmental governance, climate change and constitutional institutions are important for general awareness and civil services examinations.
## 2. Central Silk Board Marks Its 77th Foundation Day
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the 77th Foundation Day of the Central Silk Board in Bengaluru. The government highlighted India's ambition to become the world's leading silk producer by 2028–29.
**Exam Facts**
- Organisation: Central Silk Board (CSB)
- Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Ministry: Ministry of Textiles
- Sector: Sericulture and silk production
**Remember:** Sericulture means the rearing of silkworms for silk production.
## 3. Asian Games 2026: Indian Shooters Win Silver
At the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa K. Vinod won silver in the women's 10-metre air rifle team event. Elavenil Valarivan also won an individual silver medal.
**Exam Facts**
- Event: Women's 10m Air Rifle
- Team members: Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa K. Vinod
- Host: Aichi–Nagoya, Japan
- Sport: Shooting
## 4. Indian Women's Hockey Team Defeats Uzbekistan
India defeated Uzbekistan 19–0 in its Pool B opening match at the Asian Games 2026. Deepika scored eight goals in the match.
**Exam Facts**
- Sport: Women's field hockey
- Opponent: Uzbekistan
- Score: India 19 – Uzbekistan 0
- Key player: Deepika
## 5. Coal India Expands into New Energy Sectors
Coal India Limited is diversifying its activities beyond conventional coal mining. Its strategic areas include coal gasification, power, renewable energy, critical minerals and coal-to-chemical projects.
**Exam Facts**
- Organisation: Coal India Limited (CIL)
- Administrative ministry: Ministry of Coal
- Major themes: Energy security, diversification and critical minerals
## 6. Indian Navy Ships Reach the Philippines
Indian Naval Ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrived at Subic Bay in the Philippines to participate in an ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (ADMM-Plus JCA).
**Exam Facts**
- Ships: INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
- Location: Subic Bay, Philippines
- Framework: ADMM-Plus
- Importance: Maritime cooperation and regional security
## 7. Suryakiran Aerobatic Team Performs in Meerut
The Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team performed over Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on 19–20 September 2026. The event showcased coordinated aerobatic flying using Hawk Mk 132 aircraft.
**Exam Facts**
- Organisation: Indian Air Force
- Team: Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT)
- Aircraft: Hawk Mk 132
- Location: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
## 8. Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh Under Anti-Drug Campaign
The Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh was organised at more than 1,000 locations across India under the 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan, with more than four lakh participants reported.
**Exam Facts**
- Initiative: Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan
- Focus: Drug-free youth and public awareness
- Scale: Nationwide participation
## 9. Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inspected the proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone site in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Around 170 acres were identified for its first phase.
**Exam Facts**
- State: Madhya Pradesh
- City: Gwalior
- Sector: Telecommunications manufacturing
- First-phase land: Approximately 170 acres
**State-exam focus:** Keep Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and telecommunications manufacturing linked in your revision notes.
## 10. Central Administrative Tribunal's Jammu Bench
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated a new office-cum-court complex of the Central Administrative Tribunal's Jammu Bench at Bahu Plaza, Jammu.
**Exam Facts**
- Institution: Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
- Bench: Jammu
- Location: Bahu Plaza, Jammu
- Purpose: Adjudication of covered service-related disputes
## 11. Coal India's Diversification: Quick Revision
Coal India is expanding its strategic focus into new energy and mineral-related sectors. This development is relevant to energy security, public-sector enterprises, industrial policy and critical-mineral supply chains.
**Key terms**
- Coal gasification: Conversion of coal into a combustible gas mixture
- Critical minerals: Minerals important for strategic, industrial and clean-energy technologies
- Renewable energy: Energy from naturally replenished sources
## Practice MCQs
**Q1. The Central Silk Board is headquartered in which city?**
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. Hyderabad
D. Chennai
Answer: B. Bengaluru
**Q2. The National Green Tribunal conference addressed which broad theme?**
A. Space exploration
B. Environment and climate dynamics
C. Banking reforms
D. Maritime trade
Answer: B. Environment and climate dynamics
**Q3. The 2026 Asian Games are being held in which country?**
A. China
B. South Korea
C. Japan
D. Thailand
Answer: C. Japan
**Q4. Which Indian team defeated Uzbekistan 19–0?**
A. Men's football team
B. Women's hockey team
C. Men's hockey team
D. Women's cricket team
Answer: B. Women's hockey team
**Q5. INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrived at which location in the Philippines?**
A. Manila Port
B. Subic Bay
C. Cebu Port
D. Davao Port
Answer: B. Subic Bay
**Q6. The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team belongs to which organisation?**
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Air Force
D. DRDO
Answer: C. Indian Air Force
**Q7. Approximately how much land was identified for the first phase of the Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone?**
A. 70 acres
B. 100 acres
C. 170 acres
D. 270 acres
Answer: C. 170 acres
**Q8. CAT stands for what in the context of the Jammu Bench?**
A. Central Aviation Tribunal
B. Central Administrative Tribunal
C. Civil Appeals Tribunal
D. Court of Administrative Taxation
Answer: B. Central Administrative Tribunal
## Final Revision
- Central Silk Board: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- NGT conference: Environment and climate dynamics
- Asian Games 2026: Aichi–Nagoya, Japan
- Women's 10m air rifle: Indian team silver
- Women's hockey: India defeated Uzbekistan 19–0
- INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish: Subic Bay, Philippines
- Suryakiran Aerobatic Team: Indian Air Force
- Telecom Manufacturing Zone: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- CAT: Central Administrative Tribunal
**Study Tip:** Revise the one-liners first, then attempt the MCQs without looking at the answers. Verify changing facts with official releases before examinations.