1) 🇮🇳 National
World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 begins today in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and will continue until September 18.
This is the first time the World Circular Economy Forum is being hosted in South Asia.
The forum focuses on resource efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, sustainable production and circular business models.
National Engineers’ Day is being observed across India today to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
IIM CAT 2026 registration closes today, September 15, for candidates appearing for the Common Admission Test.
The 2026 Asian Games are set to begin in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on September 19, with India preparing for the continental multi-sport event.
2) 🌍 International
The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
China will assume the BRICS Chairship for 2027 after India’s 2026 presidency.
BRICS leaders called for stronger multilateralism, reform of global governance institutions, local-currency trade and cross-border payment connectivity.
The geopolitical situation in West Asia remains a major international concern, with disruptions to energy infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz affecting global oil markets.
Yemen-based Houthi forces carried out fresh attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia, intensifying regional tensions.
Rising tensions have contributed to a sharp increase in international crude-oil prices.
3) 💰 Economy
India’s retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026, compared with 4.45% in July 2026.
August inflation is the highest under the new CPI series introduced in 2026.
Food inflation increased to around 5.95%, putting additional pressure on household budgets.
Core inflation also increased, indicating that price pressures are spreading beyond food and fuel.
The RBI repo rate currently stands at 5.25%, while growing inflationary pressure has increased expectations of a possible future rate hike.
Global crude oil prices have moved sharply higher, with Brent crude crossing US$107 per barrel, increasing concerns over India’s import bill and inflation.
The RBI is scheduled to begin an Open Market Sale of government securities worth ₹1 lakh crore from September 16 to manage surplus liquidity.
4) 🗓 Date’s importance
National Engineers’ Day – September 15
Observed every year on September 15 in India.
The day marks the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
Born on September 15, 1861, in Muddenahalli, Karnataka.
He was a renowned civil engineer, administrator and statesman.
He served as the Diwan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918.
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955.
India began observing Engineers’ Day in 1968.
International Day of Democracy – September 15
Observed annually on September 15.
Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007.
The day highlights the importance of democratic values, human rights, participation and the rule of law.
5) 👱♂👩🦳 Person of the day
Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Full name: Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
Born: September 15, 1861.
Born at Muddenahalli, Karnataka.
Renowned Indian civil engineer, economist and statesman.
Served as the Diwan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918.
Associated with major irrigation and water-management projects, including the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam.
Known for the development of an innovative automatic water floodgate system.
Awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955.
His birth anniversary is celebrated as National Engineers’ Day in India.
6) 🏅 Sports
The second T20I between India and Afghanistan is scheduled today at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
India is led by Shreyas Iyer, while Afghanistan is led by Ibrahim Zadran.
The three-match series is being played from September 13–17, 2026.
The series is particularly important as preparation for the 2026 Asian Games.
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games begin on September 19, with cricket among the sports included in the programme.
The Indian men’s cricket squad for the Afghanistan series is largely built around players expected to represent India at the Asian Games.
7) 🏆 Awards
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were held in Los Angeles on September 14, with the ceremony being broadcast to Indian viewers in the early hours of September 15.
The Pitt entered the ceremony as the leading nominee with 25 nominations.
Mariska Hargitay hosted the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The awards recognise outstanding achievements in television programming, acting, directing and production.
8) ⭐️ Other important significance
World Circular Economy Forum 2026: Gandhinagar is hosting the first WCEF in South Asia, highlighting India’s role in the global circular economy and sustainability agenda.
Engineers’ Day: Remember the key exam fact — September 15 = birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
International Day of Democracy: September 15 highlights democracy, participation, human rights and the rule of law.
Inflation: India’s August 2026 CPI inflation of 4.82% is an important economy figure for competitive exams.
Asian Games 2026: The Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
BRICS 2026: India has passed the BRICS chairmanship to China for 2027 after the New Delhi Summit.
📚 Word of the day
Sustainability — the ability to maintain economic, social or environmental progress without exhausting resources for future generations.
Example: The circular economy promotes sustainability by reducing waste and encouraging reuse and recycling.