Daily Current Affairs - 14 September 2026
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IIT-Ropar & Army Air Defence College Sign MoA for MTech Programme
- IIT-Ropar and Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur, signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 10 September 2026.
- The agreement provides an MTech degree in Defence Technology for Indian Army officers.
- Offers academic accreditation for officers undergoing the Long Air Defence Course at Gopalpur.
- Signed by Prof. Rajeev Ahuja (Director, IIT-Ropar) and Lt. Gen. Amit Rao (Commandant, AADC).
- Built on a December 2022 MoU between Army Training Command and IIT-Ropar.
- IIT-Ropar faculty will mentor dissertations and research work.
NPCI Launches UPI Tap & Pay and My UPI Platform
- National Payments Corporation of India launched UPI Tap & Pay and AI-powered My UPI on 10 September 2026.
- Unveiled by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
- UPI Tap & Pay is a contactless feature for NFC-enabled smartphones.
- Users unlock the phone and tap it on a PoS terminal to pay without opening any UPI app.
- No active mobile data needed as the transaction uses the PoS terminalâs internet.
- PIN-less limit set at âš5,000; higher amounts require UPI PIN.
- My UPI is an AI-powered conversational platform built on NPCIâs FiMI model.
Tanya Chaudhary Sets National Hammer Throw Record
- 22-year-old Tanya Chaudhary from Uttar Pradesh set a new national record in womenâs hammer throw.
- Achieved a throw of 68.35 metres at the Indian Athletics Series Final in New Delhi.
- Event held on 10 September 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
- She won the gold medal, finishing ahead of Anushka Yadav (66.34 metres).
- Womenâs hammer throw uses a 4-kilogram metal ball attached to a wire.
- Athletes rotate and release the implement; governed by World Athletics.
Shree Charani Fastest Indian to 50 T20I Wickets
- Indian left-arm spinner Shree Charani reached 50 T20I wickets in her 29th match.
- Milestone achieved on 10 September 2026 during the Women's Asia Cup semifinal in Dubai.
- Became the fastest Indian bowler (menâs or womenâs) to the mark, beating Kuldeep Yadavâs 30 matches.
- Took the 50th wicket by dismissing Bangladeshâs Juairiya Ferdous, caught by Richa Ghosh.
- Finished with figures of 1 for 14 in 4 overs, including one maiden.
- India won the match by 40 runs.
- Joint second-fastest in womenâs T20I history, matching Leigh Kasperek and Anisa Mohammed.
Union Minister Manohar Lal at G20 Energy Meeting
- Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal will attend the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting.
- Event scheduled for 14â16 September 2026 in Houston, USA.
- Hosted under the U.S. G20 Presidency with Energy Ministers from G20 members.
- Focus areas: global energy security, affordability, infrastructure and resilient supply chains.
- Three key pillars: Energy Security and Affordable Baseload, Permitting and Regulatory Efficiency, Critical Minerals & Resilient Supply Chains.
- India will highlight its resilient energy system, regulatory reforms and critical minerals strategy.
- Emphasis on diversification, circularity and full value-chain strengthening.
ESTIC 2026 â Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave
- Second edition scheduled for 27â29 October 2026.
- The venue is Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- To be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Coordinated by CSIR with participation from 13 ministries.
- Theme: âCreative Minds, Catalyzing Science, Empowering Technologiesâ.
- Focuses on 12 emerging fields including semiconductors, AI, robotics, quantum communication, space technology and agri-tech.
- Aims to move scientific research towards market-ready businesses.
- Features three Nobel Laureates: Joachim Frank, Sir Richard J. Roberts and Kostya Novoselov.
Sheetal Devi Wins Maiden Individual Gold
- Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi won her first individual gold medal.
- Achieved at the Hyundai World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad.
- Defeated Kazakhstanâs Aizada Seidan in the compound womenâs final.
- Both scored 30 points, forcing a shoot-off.
- Devi shot an X to clinch the victory.
- Seidan, ranked 44th in the world, earned her career-first silver.
- Compatriot Sarita secured the bronze medal.
- She defeated Chinaâs Wang Huiting in a close match.
- India also won the recurve mixed team gold with Harvinder Singh and Bhawna.
Rani Mukerji Receives Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award
- Actress Rani Mukerji received the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award.
- Presented at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony.
- Held on 9 September 2026 at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
- Award given by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- Recognises contribution to films and the film industry.
- Salim Khan received the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Actor-director Prasad Oak received the Chitrapati V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award.
Digvijay Diwas 2026
- Celebrated on 11 September every year.
- Mark Swami Vivekanandaâs historic speech at the 1893 Parliament of the Worldâs Religions in Chicago.
- Opened with the famous words âSisters and Brothers of Americaâ.
- Received a standing ovation and became one of the most popular speakers.
- Represented Hinduism and Vedanta philosophy on a global stage.
- Stressed religious tolerance, unity and rejection of bigotry and sectarianism.
- Key appeals: Help and not Fight, Assimilation and not Destruction, Harmony and Peace.
- Remains relevant for inter-faith harmony and peaceful coexistence today.
National Forest Martyrs Day 2026
- Observed every year on 11 September.
- Honours forest department employees who died protecting Indiaâs forests and wildlife.
- It commemorates the 1730 Khejarli sacrifice by the Bishnoi community of Rajasthan.
- Led by Amrita Devi Bishnoi against felling of Khejri trees by Jodhpur officials.
- Over 360 people lost their lives in the protest.
- Links historic community conservation with modern risks faced by forest guards.
- Risks include poaching, illegal logging and forest fires.
- Amrita Deviâs legacy continues through an award for wildlife protection.