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GS3 · Climate change

President at NGT climate conference: community-based adaptation rooted in traditional knowledge

On 20 September 2026 President Droupadi Murmu spoke at the valedictory session of the International Conference on "The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics", organised by the National Green Tribunal in New Delhi. She called for people-centric, community-based climate adaptation rooted in traditional knowledge, and for afforestation that restores whole ecosystems.

20 Sep 2026
GS2 · Welfare delivery

Aadhaar biometric authentication mandatory for subsidised LPG refills from 1 Oct 2026

From 1 October 2026, domestic LPG consumers must complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) to book refills at the subsidised regulated price (PIB, 19 September 2026). By 19 September, 27.43 crore consumers, 89.9%, had done it. Those who opt out can still buy 5 kg or 10 kg cylinders at market price, without subsidy.

19 Sep 2026
GS2 · Welfare of SCs

PM-AJAY: 16,022 villages declared Adarsh Gram; ₹11,186 crore released in 12 years

The Social Justice Ministry said on 19 September 2026 that over ₹11,186 crore has been released under the three components of PM-AJAY since 2014-15. Under the Adarsh Gram component, 16,022 of 48,811 selected Scheduled Caste-majority villages have been declared Adarsh Gram. Grants have helped 34.61 lakh people, and 244 hostels have been funded.

19 Sep 2026
GS3 · Railways safety

₹252 crore approved for Kavach 4.0 on 607.7 route km of Lucknow Division (NER)

On 19 September 2026 Indian Railways approved Kavach Version 4.0 on 607.7 route kilometres of the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway, at a total cost of ₹252 crore. Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system. It helps prevent Signal Passing at Danger and applies brakes automatically when needed.

19 Sep 2026
GS3 · Defence technology

Keel laid for first Next Generation Missile Vessel at Cochin Shipyard

The keel of the first ship of the Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was laid at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, on 18 September 2026 (PIB, 19 September). The contract was signed with CSL in March 2023. The ships will carry advanced weapons and sensors, and all major role-defining equipment is made in India.

19 Sep 2026
GS2 · Welfare schemes

PM Vishwakarma turns three: 30 lakh artisans registered, 24.5 lakh trained

PM Vishwakarma, launched on 17 September 2023, completed three years in September 2026. Thirty lakh artisans are registered and about 24.50 lakh have had basic skill training. India Post has delivered 18.15 lakh toolkits, and 6.18 lakh artisans have got loans of up to ₹1 lakh at 5% interest, totalling ₹5,297 crore. West Bengal joined in May 2026.

18 Sep 2026
GS2 · Regional groupings

SCO trade ministers meet in Dushanbe; India pitches “Security, Connectivity, Opportunity”

The 25th meeting of SCO ministers responsible for foreign economic and trade activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 17 September 2026. India stressed three pillars, Security, Connectivity and Opportunity, and called for paperless trade and stronger supply chains. Ministers agreed on an Action Plan for 2026 to 2030; the next meeting will be in Uzbekistan in 2027.

18 Sep 2026
GS3 · Defence indigenisation

HAL hands over Tejas twin-seat trainers, HTT-40 trainers and Dhruv NG helicopters

On 18 September 2026 in Bengaluru, HAL handed over two LCA Tejas Final Operational Clearance twin-seat trainers and three HTT-40 basic trainers to the Indian Air Force, and four Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited. The Defence Minister called for public-private synergy to build India's aerospace capability.

18 Sep 2026
GS3 · Employment data

NSO releases district-level labour market indicators for the first time

On 18 September 2026 the NSO released district-level labour market indicators for the first time, from the revamped Periodic Labour Force Survey. About 77.8% of districts had unemployment between 0.5% and 5.5%, and about 57.8% recorded female labour force participation of 40% or above. Among the 100 most populous districts, Surat had the highest LFPR and WPR, Darbhanga the lowest.

18 Sep 2026