Daily Current Affairs 26 September 2026: Defence, Economy & Science
# Daily Current Affairs – 26 September 2026
## 1. Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026
The Indian Air Force inaugurated the second edition of the multilateral air exercise Tarang Shakti at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 26 September 2026. The exercise runs until 12 October and includes air forces from seven partner countries.
**Theme:** Power in Partnership
**Venue:** Jodhpur, Rajasthan
**Organiser:** Indian Air Force
## 2. India's First Port-Based e-Methanol Plant
The foundation stone was laid for a 150-tonne-per-day e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat. The ₹2,300 crore joint project involves Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited.
E-methanol can be produced using renewable electricity, water and captured biogenic carbon dioxide. It is being developed as a lower-carbon alternative marine fuel.
**Key Facts**
- Location: Kandla, Gujarat
- Capacity: 150 tonnes per day
- Project cost: ₹2,300 crore
- Partners: Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited
## 3. CSIR Launches Science Magazines in Five Indian Languages
On CSIR's 85th Foundation Day, Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched five popular-science magazines through CSIR-NIScPR in Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu.
These publications add to existing magazines such as Science Reporter in English, Vigyan Pragati in Hindi and Science ki Duniya in Urdu.
**Exam Focus:** CSIR was established on 26 September 1942.
## 4. SHE-Mart Initiative
The women-led self-help group retail initiative SHE-Mart was launched from Kollam, Kerala. Plans include more than 300 outlets across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
The outlets are intended to sell products made by women's self-help groups along with selected Bharat Brand products.
**Focus:** Women-led enterprise, self-help groups and rural livelihoods.
## 5. Indian Railways Approves ₹4,178 Crore Projects
Indian Railways approved infrastructure projects worth ₹4,178 crore for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The projects aim to improve rail capacity, operational efficiency and connectivity.
## 6. CSIR Foundation Day
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was established on 26 September 1942. Its headquarters is in New Delhi, and it works across scientific and industrial research through a network of laboratories.
## 7. India–Liberia Shipping Safety Initiative
India and Liberia launched the Group of Friends on the Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers at the United Nations in New York. The initiative aims to strengthen international cooperation on the safety of merchant ships and seafarers.
## Practice MCQs
**Q1. Where was Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 inaugurated?**
A. Jodhpur
B. Pune
C. Bengaluru
D. Chennai
**Answer: A. Jodhpur**
**Q2. What is the planned daily capacity of the e-methanol plant at Kandla?**
A. 50 tonnes
B. 100 tonnes
C. 150 tonnes
D. 300 tonnes
**Answer: C. 150 tonnes**
**Q3. Which organisation launched science magazines in five Indian languages?**
A. ISRO
B. CSIR-NIScPR
C. UGC
D. NCERT
**Answer: B. CSIR-NIScPR**
**Q4. SHE-Mart is primarily associated with which group?**
A. Women's self-help groups
B. Defence veterans
C. School students
D. Exporters only
**Answer: A. Women's self-help groups**
**Q5. In which year was CSIR established?**
A. 1935
B. 1942
C. 1950
D. 1962
**Answer: B. 1942**
### One-Line Revision
- Tarang Shakti 2026: Multilateral air exercise
- Theme: Power in Partnership
- e-Methanol plant: Kandla, Gujarat
- Plant capacity: 150 tonnes per day
- CSIR established: 26 September 1942
- SHE-Mart: Women-led SHG retail initiative
- Railway projects: ₹4,178 crore in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
*Verify official notifications for any subsequently updated figures or announcements before an examination.*
## 1. Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026
The Indian Air Force inaugurated the second edition of the multilateral air exercise Tarang Shakti at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 26 September 2026. The exercise runs until 12 October and includes air forces from seven partner countries.
**Theme:** Power in Partnership
**Venue:** Jodhpur, Rajasthan
**Organiser:** Indian Air Force
## 2. India's First Port-Based e-Methanol Plant
The foundation stone was laid for a 150-tonne-per-day e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat. The ₹2,300 crore joint project involves Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited.
E-methanol can be produced using renewable electricity, water and captured biogenic carbon dioxide. It is being developed as a lower-carbon alternative marine fuel.
**Key Facts**
- Location: Kandla, Gujarat
- Capacity: 150 tonnes per day
- Project cost: ₹2,300 crore
- Partners: Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited
## 3. CSIR Launches Science Magazines in Five Indian Languages
On CSIR's 85th Foundation Day, Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched five popular-science magazines through CSIR-NIScPR in Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu.
These publications add to existing magazines such as Science Reporter in English, Vigyan Pragati in Hindi and Science ki Duniya in Urdu.
**Exam Focus:** CSIR was established on 26 September 1942.
## 4. SHE-Mart Initiative
The women-led self-help group retail initiative SHE-Mart was launched from Kollam, Kerala. Plans include more than 300 outlets across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
The outlets are intended to sell products made by women's self-help groups along with selected Bharat Brand products.
**Focus:** Women-led enterprise, self-help groups and rural livelihoods.
## 5. Indian Railways Approves ₹4,178 Crore Projects
Indian Railways approved infrastructure projects worth ₹4,178 crore for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The projects aim to improve rail capacity, operational efficiency and connectivity.
## 6. CSIR Foundation Day
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was established on 26 September 1942. Its headquarters is in New Delhi, and it works across scientific and industrial research through a network of laboratories.
## 7. India–Liberia Shipping Safety Initiative
India and Liberia launched the Group of Friends on the Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers at the United Nations in New York. The initiative aims to strengthen international cooperation on the safety of merchant ships and seafarers.
## Practice MCQs
**Q1. Where was Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 inaugurated?**
A. Jodhpur
B. Pune
C. Bengaluru
D. Chennai
**Answer: A. Jodhpur**
**Q2. What is the planned daily capacity of the e-methanol plant at Kandla?**
A. 50 tonnes
B. 100 tonnes
C. 150 tonnes
D. 300 tonnes
**Answer: C. 150 tonnes**
**Q3. Which organisation launched science magazines in five Indian languages?**
A. ISRO
B. CSIR-NIScPR
C. UGC
D. NCERT
**Answer: B. CSIR-NIScPR**
**Q4. SHE-Mart is primarily associated with which group?**
A. Women's self-help groups
B. Defence veterans
C. School students
D. Exporters only
**Answer: A. Women's self-help groups**
**Q5. In which year was CSIR established?**
A. 1935
B. 1942
C. 1950
D. 1962
**Answer: B. 1942**
### One-Line Revision
- Tarang Shakti 2026: Multilateral air exercise
- Theme: Power in Partnership
- e-Methanol plant: Kandla, Gujarat
- Plant capacity: 150 tonnes per day
- CSIR established: 26 September 1942
- SHE-Mart: Women-led SHG retail initiative
- Railway projects: ₹4,178 crore in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
*Verify official notifications for any subsequently updated figures or announcements before an examination.*