1) 🇮🇳 NationalAyushman Bharat completes 8 years: The Ayushman Bharat programme has completed eight years. More than 60 crore beneficiaries are now covered under the scheme, which provides health cover of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year.KAVACH 4.0 commissioned: Indian Railways commissioned KAVACH Version 4.0 for the first time on the South Central Railway.The first KAVACH 4.0 deployment covers 108 route kilometres between Malkajgiri and Kamareddi in Telangana.KAVACH 4.0 introduces improvements in location accuracy, signalling information, optical-fibre communication and electronic-interlocking interfaces.Special Campaign 6.0: The preparation phase of Special Campaign 6.0 is underway, with implementation scheduled from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The campaign focuses on cleanliness, reducing pendency and improving workplace efficiency.ASEAN-India Agriculture cooperation: The 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry was held in New Delhi. The countries agreed on a new Plan of Action for 2026–2030.President Droupadi Murmu attended the 75th annual convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara.IMEI tampering: Tampering with the IMEI of a mobile device can attract punishment under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, including imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of up to ₹50 lakh.District-level economic data: The National Statistical Office released district-level estimates for India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector for the first time, covering 757 districts.Consumer protection: Amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 seek to strengthen protection against dark patterns and misleading search results.2) 🌍 International81st United Nations General Assembly: The 81st session of the UN General Assembly is underway in New York.G4 meeting: India, Brazil, Germany and Japan — the G4 nations — continued discussions on United Nations Security Council reform.India-France-UAE cooperation: India, France and the UAE reviewed cooperation in areas including artificial intelligence, space, health sciences, energy and culture.International Space Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first International Space Summit in Paris virtually and outlined India's long-term ambitions for the space sector.Maritime security: World Maritime Day 2026 is being observed amid increased attention to maritime security, resilient supply chains and protection of seafarers.BRICS cooperation: India completed its 2026 BRICS tax-cooperation chairship with several institutional initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation among BRICS tax authorities.3) 💰 EconomyBRICS Tax Authorities Meeting: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting in New Delhi.Two new India-led BRICS working groups were established on International Taxation & Transfer Pricing and Revenue Statistics.The BRICS Tax Progress Report 2026 was formally adopted.The BRICS Young Tax Professionals Capacity Building Programme has been institutionalised as an annual initiative.A BRICS Tax Cross-Learning Lab was formally launched.China will take over the chairship of the BRICS tax cooperation track in 2027.Banking liquidity: India's banking-system liquidity has declined significantly from the exceptionally high levels recorded earlier in September, following RBI measures and seasonal tax outflows.The RBI has been using Open Market Operations (OMOs) and Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) operations to manage excess liquidity.Rupee: RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said there is scope for the Indian rupee to stabilise and appreciate.Solar power: India's installed solar capacity has reached nearly 165 GW by mid-2026.PM Surya Ghar: More than 51 lakh households have benefited under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with around 14.8 GW of rooftop solar capacity commissioned.SEMICON India 2026: The semiconductor industry event saw participation from more than 600 exhibitors and resulted in 56 MoUs, highlighting India's growing semiconductor ecosystem.Banking services: Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks are scheduled to remain operational on September 27, 2026, a Sunday, in view of the proposed nationwide bank strike from September 28–30.4) 📅 Date’s ImportanceWorld Maritime Day 2026 is being observed on September 24.The theme for 2026–2027 is “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.”World Maritime Day is observed on the final Thursday of September every year.The day is observed under the International Maritime Organization (IMO).The theme focuses on converting international maritime policies and regulations into effective action.Major focus areas include maritime safety, new technologies, decarbonisation, cybersecurity, maritime security and protection of the marine environment.September 24 also marks the birth anniversary of Madam Bhikaji Cama, born in 1861.Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru and founder of the city of Amritsar, was born in 1534.5) 👤 Person of the Day — Mirabai ChanuMirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the women's 49 kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.She lifted a combined total of 198 kg.North Korea's Ri Song Gum won gold with a total of 215 kg.Indonesia's Luluk Diana Tri Wijayana won bronze with 191 kg.This was Mirabai Chanu's first Asian Games medal.Her silver medal ended India's 28-year wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal.India's previous Asian Games weightlifting medal had been won by Karnam Malleswari at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games.Mirabai Chanu had earlier won Olympic silver at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the women's 49 kg category.6) 🏅 Sports20th Asian Games 2026: The Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026.Mirabai Chanu: Won silver in women's 49 kg weightlifting and ended India's 28-year wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal.Badminton: India's men's badminton team defeated Japan 3–0 to reach the semifinals and secure a medal.Soft Tennis: Jay Meena became India's first Asian Games medallist in soft tennis by winning bronze in men's singles.Shooting: India's men's and women's skeet teams won bronze medals.Wushu: Indian athlete Roshibina Devi advanced to the final of her event.Women's Cricket: India's women's cricket team won gold, giving India its first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games.The Asian Games continue through October 4, so India's medal tally remains subject to change as additional events are completed.7) 🏆 Awards72nd National Film Awards: The awards ceremony was held on September 22, 2026, at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024.Best Feature Film: Article 370.Best Actress in a Leading Role: Yami Gautam for Article 370.Best Actor in a Leading Role: Mammootty for Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion shared the award.Best Director: Rajkumar Periasamy for Amaran.Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kalki 2898 AD.Best Debut Film of a Director: Randeep Hooda for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.Best Non-Feature Film: Bhangaar.Best Documentary: Ram-Nami.8) 🔎 Other Important SignificanceKAVACH 4.0 marks a major development in India's indigenous automatic train-protection system.The Telecommunications Act, 2023 provides legal provisions against illegal tampering with mobile-device identifiers such as IMEI.India's semiconductor ecosystem continues to expand through investments, partnerships and manufacturing-related initiatives under the country's semiconductor programme.The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana continues to expand India's residential rooftop-solar ecosystem.The BRICS tax cooperation mechanism is gaining institutional depth through permanent working groups and capacity-building programmes.The 2026 Asian Games are particularly important for India because several athletes have achieved historic firsts and ended long medal droughts.The World Maritime Day 2026–27 theme places emphasis on implementing maritime regulations rather than merely adopting them.The UN Security Council reform remains an important international-relations topic, with the G4 continuing to advocate a more representative and effective Security Council.India's space sector: Increasing private-sector participation and international cooperation remain key components of India's long-term space ambitions.National Statistical Office: The release of district-level estimates for the unincorporated sector provides more granular information for understanding India's local economic activity.📚 Word of the Day — “Resilient”Meaning: Able to recover quickly from difficulties, disruptions or adverse conditions.Synonym: Strong, adaptable, robustAntonym: Vulnerable, fragile, weakSample Sentence: India is working to build a resilient maritime and supply-chain infrastructure capable of dealing with global disruptions.

Jayakrishnan EduTips Daily Digest (September 23, 2026)1) 🇮🇳 National11th Ayurveda Day: India is observing the 11th Ayurveda Day today. The theme for 2026 is “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow.”Ayurveda Day on a fixed date: From 2026 onwards, September 23 has been designated as the fixed date for Ayurveda Day. Earlier, it was observed on Dhanteras/Dhanvantari Jayanti.India International Water Week 2026: The event is being held in New Delhi, focusing on water security, conservation, management and sustainable use of water resources.Anti-Narcotics Task Force Conference: The 3rd National Conference of Chiefs of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) is being held in New Delhi, focusing on coordinated action against drug trafficking.Tarang Shakti 2026: The Indian Air Force is hosting the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti, a multinational air exercise aimed at improving operational learning and interoperability.Environmental clearances: The validity period of environmental clearances for ports and harbours has been extended to a minimum of 20 years, considering their long gestation and phased development.2) 🌍 International81st UN General Assembly: The high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly continues in New York, with global peace, development, international cooperation and multilateralism among the major themes.International Day of Sign Languages: September 23 is observed as the International Day of Sign Languages. The 2026 theme is “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights.”World Federation of the Deaf: The year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the World Federation of the Deaf.UN Convention milestone: 2026 also marks 20 years since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).India at UNGA: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is participating in high-level diplomatic engagements during the UN General Assembly week.3) 💰 EconomyRBI liquidity management: The Reserve Bank of India continues to withdraw surplus liquidity from the banking system through instruments including Open Market Operations (OMO) and other liquidity-management measures.Banking sector: The RBI has cautioned banks against aggressive loan-price competition, stressing the need for sustainable lending practices and proper risk management.RBI valuation norms: The RBI has amended valuation rules for InvIT and REIT units held by All-India Financial Institutions.Weighted Average Call Rate: The WACR has moved above the repo rate amid tighter banking-system liquidity.Natural diamonds: Natural diamond prices remain significantly below their earlier peaks amid changing consumer demand and competition from lab-grown diamonds.4) 🗓 Date’s importanceInternational Day of Sign Languages – September 23: Observed annually to raise awareness about the importance of sign languages in the full realisation of the human rights of deaf people.11th Ayurveda Day – September 23: India observes Ayurveda Day today under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow.”World Federation of the Deaf: September 23 was chosen for the International Day of Sign Languages because the World Federation of the Deaf was established on September 23, 1951.International Week of Deaf People: The International Week of Deaf People 2026 is being observed from September 21 to 27.5) 👱‍♂👩‍🦳 Person of the dayAnant Nag: Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag recently received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024.The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22.The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest honour in the field of cinema.6) 🏅 SportsAsian Games 2026: The 20th Asian Games are underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.India's first gold: India's women's cricket team won India's first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games by defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women's T20 final.Smriti Mandhana: Mandhana scored 79 runs in the gold-medal match and became the first woman cricketer to reach 11,000 international runs.Asian Games cricket: India scored 216/3, while Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69 runs in the women's final.Men's Badminton: India's men's badminton team is in action in the semi-final against China.Weightlifting: Mirabai Chanu is competing in the women's 48 kg category, while Gyaneshwari Yadav is also in medal contention.Shooting: Manu Bhaker is competing in the women's 10m Air Pistol individual and team events.Wushu: Roshibina Devi is competing in the women's 60 kg semifinal.7) 🏆 AwardsDadasaheb Phalke Award: Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024.Best Feature Film: Article 370 won the Best Feature Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards.Best Actor: Mammootty for Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion jointly won the Best Actor award.Best Actress: Yami Gautam won the Best Actress award for Article 370.Best Director: Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Director for Amaran.Best Supporting Actor: Sanjay Mishra won the award for Bhakshak.Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kalki 2898 AD received the award.8) ⭐️ Other important significanceSemicon India 2.0: The programme aims to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem across chip design, fabrication, advanced packaging, research and development and skilled manpower.India–ESA cooperation: ISRO and the European Space Agency (ESA) have extended their cooperation agreement until 2032, covering areas including space science, space weather and robotic exploration.Asian Games: The 2026 Games feature 43 sports and 469 medal events.Sign languages: There are more than 300 different sign languages used by deaf communities worldwide.Deaf population: More than 70 million deaf people worldwide use sign languages, highlighting the importance of linguistic accessibility and inclusion.📚 Word of the dayInteroperability — The ability of different systems, organisations or technologies to work together and exchange information effectively.

1) 🇮🇳 National72nd National Film Awards: The 72nd National Film Awards are being presented today at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, honouring outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Veteran actor Anant Nag is being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, India's highest award in the field of cinema.Swachhata Hi Seva 2026: The nationwide campaign continues with emphasis on cleanliness, citizen participation, sanitation and waste management.Semicon India 2.0: The programme focuses on strengthening India's semiconductor ecosystem through chip design, manufacturing, advanced packaging, research and development, and skill development.Rozgar Mela: More than 51,000 appointment letters were distributed during the latest Rozgar Mela, taking the cumulative number of appointments through the initiative to around 12.75 lakh.2) 🌍 International81st United Nations General Assembly: The high-level week of the 81st UN General Assembly is underway in New York, with discussions covering global peace, development, climate change and international cooperation.Asian Games 2026: The 20th Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026.The 2026 Asian Games feature 43 sports and 469 medal events, with athletes from around 45 countries and regions participating.India–New Zealand FTA: The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is scheduled to enter into force on October 20, 2026.3) 💰 EconomyEPFO wage ceiling: The mandatory wage ceiling for EPF coverage has been increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, expanding the coverage of formal-sector workers.Electric Mobility: Delhi ranked first in the India Electric Mobility Index 2025, with a score of 84.India's national median score in the Electric Mobility Index increased from 36 to 40.Semiconductor market: India's semiconductor ecosystem is expected to expand substantially over the coming decade, supported by government initiatives and increasing domestic demand.RBI liquidity management: The Reserve Bank of India continues to use instruments such as Open Market Operations (OMO) and Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auctions for liquidity management.4) 🗓 Date’s importanceWorld Rhino Day: September 22 is observed every year to create awareness about rhinoceros conservation and the threats faced by rhino species.World Rose Day: September 22 is observed as World Rose Day, particularly to spread hope, awareness and emotional support among people affected by cancer.National Film Awards: September 22, 2026, is significant as the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is being held today.5) 👱‍♂👩‍🦳 Person of the dayAnant Nag: Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag is being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024.He has had a career spanning several decades and has worked extensively in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema.The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, widely regarded as the father of Indian cinema.6) 🏅 SportsAsian Games 2026: India has opened its medal campaign strongly, particularly in shooting and Mixed Martial Arts.Shooting: India won silver in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Team event.MMA: Suchika Tariyal won a bronze medal in the women's 60 kg category, giving India its first Asian Games medal in Mixed Martial Arts.Women's Table Tennis: India defeated Pakistan 3–0 in the women's team competition.Women's Badminton: India advanced to the quarter-finals, where the team faces Japan.Men's Kabaddi: India defeated Japan 49–24 in the group stage.Women's Hockey: India registered a 17–1 victory over Indonesia.7) 🏆 AwardsDadasaheb Phalke Award 2024: Anant Nag is the recipient of India's highest cinema honour for his contribution to Indian cinema.72nd National Film Awards: The awards recognise outstanding achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024.The National Film Awards were instituted in 1954.8) ⭐️ Other important significanceIndia–Japan Cricket: India and Japan are scheduled to play their first-ever Men's T20 International on September 22, 2026, in Japan.Asian Games 2026: The Games include new disciplines such as Mixed Martial Arts, Padel, Surfing, Virtual Taekwondo and Teqball.Semicon India 2.0: The programme aims to develop India's capabilities across the semiconductor value chain, including design, fabrication, packaging and talent development.Swachhata Hi Seva 2026: The nationwide cleanliness campaign is being conducted from September 17 to October 17, 2026.Rozgar Mela: The initiative continues to provide appointment opportunities across various Central Government departments and organisations.📚 Word of the dayMultilateralism — A system in which several countries cooperate through common institutions, agreements or frameworks to address international issues.