Daily Current Affairs - 22 September 2026
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Indiaâs First Approved Dengue Vaccine: QDENGA
- Takedaâs QDENGA (TAK-003), a live attenuated tetravalent vaccine, received CDSCO marketing authorisation in July 2026 for ages 4â60.
- It protects against all four dengue serotypes (DENV-1 to 4) and requires two doses three months apart; no pre-vaccination dengue test needed.
- WHO prequalified it in 2024; availability in Indiaâs private sector expected by mid-2027 via Dr Reddyâs Laboratories.
- Indiaâs indigenous DengiAll remains in large-scale trials and is not yet approved.
- Price and public-programme inclusion not yet disclosed; doctors will decide individual eligibility.
USâDenmarkâGreenland Security Agreement
- US President Donald Trump announced a permanent security deal with Denmark and Greenland on 18 September 2026.
- Gives the United States lasting rights of access, military basing and overflights in Greenland.
- Aims to strengthen US presence in the strategically vital Arctic and prevent non-NATO countries from establishing bases.
- Does not transfer sovereignty of Greenland to the United States.
- Builds on existing US facilities such as Pituffik Space Base; full text of the agreement not yet publicly released.
Indian Shooter Yugan Sakthivel Wins Gold at ISSF Junior World Cup
- 15-year-old Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar won menâs trap gold at the ISSF Junior World Cup Shotgun 2026 in Porpetto, Italy (18 September).
- He hit 27/30 targets in the final, finishing one target ahead of Italyâs Francesco Tanfoglio.
- Qualified sixth with 114/125 and advanced via shoot-off; Indiaâs first medal at the Porpetto event.
- Sabeera Haris finished sixth in womenâs trap (9/15 in final after qualifying sixth).
- No Indian medals in junior skeet; India topped the earlier Cairo Junior World Cup with 16 medals.
IndiaâSri Lanka SLINEX-26 Maritime Exercise
- The 13th edition of SLINEX is underway in Visakhapatnam from 17â21 September 2026 under Eastern Naval Command.
- Participating ships: INS Kavaratti & INS Jyoti (India); SLNS Sindurala (Sri Lanka).
- Harbour Phase includes professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, yoga, games and cultural activities.
- Sea Phase focuses on operational coordination and interoperability.
- Exercise, started in 2005, strengthens maritime cooperation and aligns with Indiaâs MAHASAGAR initiative.
Luke J. Lindberg Named New WFP Executive Director
- The UN World Food Programme appointed 37-year-old American Luke J. Lindberg as next Executive Director.
- He succeeds Cindy McCain (April 2023âMay 2026), who resigned for health reasons; Carl Skau is acting director meantime.
- Lindberg is currently USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs; previously led South Dakota Trade and held roles at US Export-Import Bank.
- Takes charge amid severe funding constraints while WFP assists over 100 million people in 83 countries facing acute food insecurity.
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman
- Warren Buffett, 96, resigned as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after over five decades, becoming chairman emeritus while remaining a board member.
- His son Howard Buffett has been appointed chairman under the long-standing succession plan.
- Greg Abel, who became CEO in early 2026, continues to handle day-to-day management.
- Buffett has led the company since 1970 (linked since 1965), transforming it into a major investment conglomerate that exceeded $1 trillion valuation in 2024.
International Day of Peace 2026
- Observed on 21 September with the theme âInvest in Peace â For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.â
- Emphasises everyday citizens as âarchitects of peaceâ through dialogue, cooperation and local actions.
- The UN General Assembly declared the day in 1981; a 2001 resolution made 21 September a day of non-violence and ceasefire.
- Traditional observance includes ringing of the Peace Bell at UN Headquarters in New York.
Karnataka Makes Tulu Additional Administrative Language
- Karnataka Cabinet (18 September 2026) approved Tulu as second additional administrative language in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts.
- Also cleared tourism policy for coastal & Malnad areas (treating tourism as infrastructure, greenfield incentives) and Karnataka Marine Biotechnology Policy 2026-31.
- Plan to upgrade a college into Fisheries, Marine and Blue Economy University (seats from 60 to 200).
- Proposal to rename Dakshina Kannada district as Mangaluru; public feedback to be sought for one month.
Tamil Naduâs One-Gram Gold Ring Scheme for Newborns
- CM C. Joseph Vijay will launch âThaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittamâ on 28 September 2026 at Usilampatti Government Hospital, Madurai.
- Eligible newborns in government hospitals receive a 1-gram, 22-carat gold ring with a unique serial number.
- Scheme applies retrospectively from 22 June 2026 (CMâs birthday); first batch of 1.28 lakh rings ready.
- Annual allocation: âš755.83 crore for ~4.41 lakh rings; covers babies of permanent Tamil Nadu residents registered in state pregnancy-monitoring system.
- Inspired by traditional âThaimaamanâ (maternal uncle) gift custom.
India Tops 2026 Global Business Climate Survey
- India ranked first among 41 markets in the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Indiaâs 2026 Global Business Climate Survey for business climate.
- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted Indiaâs strong performance amid global uncertainty.
- Asia-Pacific (especially India and Vietnam) showed highest optimism; India, Philippines and Poland led growth expectations.
- 44% of Swedish firms plan higher investments in 2026; India and Philippines remain top APAC investment destinations.