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 Daily Current Affairs – 28 September 2026

Daily Current Affairs 28 September 2026: Get the latest important current affairs and general knowledge updates covering National News, Business & Economy, Sports, Science & Technology, Railways and Important Days. These current affairs are useful for SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, State PSC, APPSC, TSPSC and other competitive examinations.

                        

        

1. New Amrit Bharat Express Between Bhuj and Barauni

Indian Railways has approved a new tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express connecting Bhuj in Gujarat with Barauni in Bihar.

Train: Amrit Bharat Express

Route: Bhuj – Barauni

Distance: Approximately 2,532 km

Frequency: Three times a week

Category: National / Railways

The new service is expected to improve long-distance rail connectivity between western and eastern parts of India.

2. Antyodaya Diwas 2026

India observed Antyodaya Diwas on 25 September 2026 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.

Date: 25 September

Occasion: Birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

Observed as: Antyodaya Diwas

Category: National

Antyodaya refers to the upliftment and welfare of the poorest and most disadvantaged sections of society.

3. FSSAI Proposes Ban on Non-Milk Products Using the Name “Paneer”

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed restrictions on non-milk products being marketed using the name “paneer.”

The proposal includes a 60-day period for public feedback.

Authority: FSSAI

Issue: Use of the term “paneer” for non-milk products

Public feedback period: 60 days

Category: National

4. 0.4% MDR on Certain UPI P2M Transactions

A Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.4% is set to apply to certain UPI Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions above ₹2,000 from 15 October 2026.

Small vendors will remain exempt under the stated arrangement.

MDR: 0.4%

Transaction type: UPI P2M

Threshold: Above ₹2,000

Effective date: 15 October 2026

Category: Business & Economy

5. Indian Squash Players Reach Asian Games Semi-Finals

Indian squash players Joshna Chinappa, Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh reached the semi-finals at the Asian Games, securing medal berths.

Sport: Squash

Players: Joshna Chinappa, Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh

Achievement: Reached semi-finals

Category: Sports

6. India Wins 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Gold

Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold medal at the Asian Games.

The pair recorded a new Asian record score of 484.6.

Event: 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team

Medal: Gold

Score: 484.6

Achievement: New Asian record

Category: Sports

7. DRDO Signs Deep-Tech Project With Zero mK India

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed its first high-value deep-tech project with Zero mK India.

The project focuses on developing a 20 millikelvin (20 mK) dilution refrigerator, a technology used for ultra-low-temperature research and advanced quantum technologies.

Organisation: DRDO

Partner: Zero mK India

Technology: Dilution refrigerator

Temperature: 20 mK

Category: Science & Technology

8. IIT Delhi Develops Indigenous Micro-GPU

Researchers at IIT Delhi have developed what has been described as India's first indigenous micro-GPU designed for embedded systems.

The development is significant for applications requiring compact and efficient computing capabilities.

Institution: IIT Delhi

Technology: Micro-GPU

Application: Embedded systems

Category: Science & Technology

9. India International Water Week 2026

The 9th India International Water Week is being held in New Delhi from 22 to 26 September 2026.

Theme:

“Climate Resilient Water Management”

Edition: 9th

Venue: New Delhi

Dates: 22–26 September 2026

Theme: Climate Resilient Water Management

Category: Important Days / Environment

10. World Lung Day 2026

World Lung Day is observed on 25 September to raise awareness about lung health and respiratory diseases.

The 2026 theme is:

“A Lifetime of Lung Health”

The theme focuses on maintaining good respiratory health throughout life.

Date: 25 September

Theme: A Lifetime of Lung Health

Focus: Lifelong respiratory well-being

Category: Important Days

Important Current Affairs One-Liners – 28 September 2026

Current Affair

Important Fact

New Amrit Bharat Express

Bhuj to Barauni

Distance

2,532 km

Train frequency

Tri-weekly

Antyodaya Diwas

25 September

Antyodaya Diwas commemorates

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

FSSAI proposal

Restriction on use of “paneer” for non-milk products

Public feedback period

60 days

UPI MDR

0.4% for specified transactions above ₹2,000

UPI MDR effective date

15 October 2026

Squash players reaching semi-finals

Joshna Chinappa, Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh

10m air pistol mixed team gold

Suruchi Inder Singh & Kamaljeet

Asian record score

484.6

DRDO deep-tech partner

Zero mK India

Dilution refrigerator

20 mK

IIT Delhi development

Indigenous micro-GPU

India International Water Week

22–26 September 2026

Water Week theme

Climate Resilient Water Management

World Lung Day theme

A Lifetime of Lung Health

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new Amrit Bharat Express route?

The newly approved Amrit Bharat Express will connect Bhuj and Barauni over approximately 2,532 km and will operate three times a week.

When is Antyodaya Diwas observed?

Antyodaya Diwas is observed on 25 September to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.

What is the theme of World Lung Day 2026?

The theme of World Lung Day 2026 is “A Lifetime of Lung Health.”

What is the theme of India International Water Week 2026?

The theme is “Climate Resilient Water Management.”

Who won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold?

Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet won the gold medal with a reported Asian record score of 484.6.