Daily Current Affairs - 15 September 2026
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Bankersâ Books Evidence Act, 2026 Enters Force Oct 1
- Legislation: The Bankersâ Books Evidence Act, 2026 (passed August 13, 2026) comes into force on October 1, 2026, replacing the 1891 law.
- Digital Integration: Establishes a technology-neutral framework accepting physical, electronic, digital, and cloud-based financial records as evidence.
- Procedural Reform: Simplifies certification process via manual or digital signatures and sets clear guidelines requiring "special cause" before summoning non-party bank officials.
- Regulatory Flexibility: Enables Central Government extension to wider financial sector entities.
WCEF 2026 to Take Place in Gandhinagar, India
- Historic Regional Host: The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 will occur in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking its South Asian debut.
- Theme & Participation: Guided by "Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity," it will gather 2,000+ delegates and 125+ exhibitors across 65 countries.
- Key Partners: Jointly organized by CPCB, Sitra, Finland, India's Environment Ministry, and Gujarat's Pollution Control Board.
- Global Impact: Includes 80 global accelerator sessions and the 10YFP Board meeting.
Elena Rybakina Wins 2026 US Open Women's Singles
- Championship Match: Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to claim the US Open title.
- New World No. 1: The victory elevated the 27-year-old Kazakh player to the world No. 1 ranking, ending Sabalenka's 99-week streak at top spot.
- Hard-Court Major Sweep: Rybakina has now secured hard-court titles across the Australian Open, US Open, and WTA Finals.
- Career Grand Slam Pursuit: Only a French Open victory remains for her career Grand Slam sweep.
Alexander Zverev Claims 2026 US Open Men's Title
- Final Match Outcome: Germany's Alexander Zverev defeated America's Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Grand Slam Milestone: This marks Zverev's second Grand Slam title of 2026, joining a rare group of Open Era players winning two majors in a single year.
- Dominant Record: Zverev improved his head-to-head record against Shelton to 6-0.
- Shelton's Achievements: Despite the loss, 23-year-old Shelton reached a career-high world No. 4 ranking.
India Wins Golden Double at AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026
- Women's Success: The Indian womenâs hockey team defeated host China 1-0 in Moqi to claim their third consecutive title, maintaining an unbeaten tournament run under new coach Tim White.
- Key Scorer: Sanika Chandrakant Mane scored the winning goal in the 17th minute, finishing as the joint-top scorer with 7 goals.
- Men's Dominance: The Indian men's team won their sixth continental title by defeating South Korea 4-1, after building a 3-0 halftime lead.
Princess Astrid of Norway Passes Away at Age 94
- Royal Passing: Princess Astrid of Norway died peacefully on September 11, 2026; she was the last surviving child of King Olav V.
- Lineage & Dynasty: A senior member of the House of GlĂźcksburg, she was the elder sister of King Harald V.
- Final Public Appearance: Attended King Harald Vâs state funeral on September 9, 2026, at Oslo Cathedral using a wheelchair.
- Official Protocol: The Royal Palace flew its flag at half-mast to mark formal national mourning.
Renowned Tamil Scholar Solomon Pappaiah Passes Away at 90
- Demise: Scholar, professor, and orator Solomon Pappaiah passed away on September 11, 2026, in Madurai at age 90.
- Cultural Icon: Popularized Pattimandram (traditional Tamil debate format) across television platforms, moderating over 12,000 public debates.
- Academic Career: Taught and headed the Tamil Department at The American College, Madurai, for over three decades.
- Honors: Conferred the Kalaimamani award in 2000 and the Padma Shri (India's fourth-highest civilian honor) in 2021.
UN Marks International Day for South-South Cooperation 2026
- Observance & Focus: Celebrated on September 11, 2026, highlighting technical and knowledge exchanges between developing nations to solve shared global challenges.
- Theme: Focused on "Solidarity Rising: Global Alliance for Inclusive and Innovative Development."
- Major Launch: Features the official rollout of the UNOSSC-facilitated Global Alliance for South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
- Triangular Approach: Blends Southern ownership and experience with technical, institutional, or financial backing from developed partners.
World First Aid Day 2026 Observed on September 12
- Date & Context: Observed globally on the second Saturday of September (September 12, 2026), focusing on life-saving skills during emergencies.
- 2026 Focus: Theme "First Aid in Migration Contexts" emphasizes providing emergency care for displaced populations and refugees.
- History: Instituted in 2000 by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
- Core Framework: Relies on four fundamental emergency steps: assessing safety, evaluating condition, requesting medical help, and delivering first aid.
India Observes Hindi Diwas 2026 on September 14
- Historical Origins: September 14 marks the day in 1949 when the Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi in the Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union.
- Constitutional Basis: Article 343 outlines Hindi as the Official Language, while Article 351 mandates its promotion and development.
- National Language Clarification: India has no single National Language; English also serves as an official language alongside Hindi.
- First Observance: Annual celebrations began in 1953 to promote the language and honor Indiaâs linguistic diversity.