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Current Affairs — Monday, 28 September 2026
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Tamil Nadu
- CM Vijay raises health insurance coverage from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh
— Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has hiked the health insurance coverage under the state's flagship scheme fivefold, significantly expanding healthcare access for Tamil Nadu residents. (Social welfare; exam angle: state health scheme revision) - TN government extends Free Breakfast Scheme to Middle School students
— The scheme, previously limited to primary school students, has been expanded to cover middle school children, broadening its beneficiary base. (Education welfare; exam angle: state nutrition/education scheme) - TN to move KMUT beneficiaries above 60 to pension scheme, hike aid to ₹1,500
— Beneficiaries of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) aged above 60 will be transitioned to the pension scheme with an increased monthly assistance of ₹1,500. (Social security; exam angle: welfare scheme revision) - 'Vetri Magalir Thozhilmunaivor Membattu Thittam' steps up support for women entrepreneurs
— Eligible women entrepreneurs can access loans from ₹10 lakh to ₹5 crore through Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation under this scheme. (Women empowerment; exam angle: state entrepreneurship scheme, TIIC) - E.V. Velu and others booked for illegal excavation of lake bed
— Approximately 4,572,058 cubic feet of lake-bed sand was allegedly removed from ~8 acres, causing an estimated loss of ₹8.22 crore to the Tamil Nadu exchequer. (Environment/rule of law; exam angle: sand mining, waterbody protection) - TNPCB tells NGT that Sun Pharma did not implement approved expansion in Chengalpattu
— The company obtained environmental clearance for production expansion but failed to secure TNPCB's 'consent to operate,' flagged before the National Green Tribunal. (Environment regulation; exam angle: TNPCB, NGT, environmental clearance process)
India — National
- PM Modi pays tribute to Ashok Singhal on his birth centenary
— Prime Minister highlighted the VHP leader's "organisational genius" and "pivotal" role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement in an OpEd. (Polity/history; exam angle: VHP, Ram Janmabhoomi movement) - Bank unions defer three-day nationwide strike after 'understandings reached' with IBA
— A high-level committee of the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) will be formed to deliberate on declaring remaining Saturdays as bank holidays. (Economy/labour; exam angle: IBA, UFBU, banking sector industrial relations) - Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri raises Russia and Iran sanctions (CAATSA) with US Congress delegation
— India flagged its concerns over secondary sanctions implications during bilateral talks, signalling continued diplomatic balancing on the Russia and Iran fronts. (Foreign policy; exam angle: CAATSA, India-US relations, Vikram Misri) - 'Citizenship not ECI's job': Former SC judge Sudhanshu Dhulia
— The retired Supreme Court judge stated that determining citizenship is not within the Election Commission of India's mandate, amid ongoing debates around electoral rolls. (Polity; exam angle: ECI's constitutional mandate, Article 326, citizenship vs. voter registration) - IIT-Bombay students protest: What are they demanding?
— Students have raised demands over academic and administrative issues; faculty members have also raised questions, prompting institutional response. (Education/governance; exam angle: IIT governance, student rights) - Kerala HC directs State to ensure adequate facilities at POCSO courts
— The High Court order mandates the Kerala government to upgrade infrastructure at courts handling cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. (Judiciary; exam angle: POCSO Act, High Court powers, child protection) - Cabinet approves eight multitracking projects to decongest railway lines
— The Union Cabinet cleared eight rail multitracking projects aimed at increasing capacity and reducing congestion on busy rail corridors. (Infrastructure; exam angle: Indian Railways expansion, Cabinet approvals)
Economy & Finance
- Finance Minister: Over 10% economic growth possible for India
— FM Sitharaman stated that achieving double-digit growth requires accelerating multiple sectors, including startups and technological innovation. (Economy; exam angle: GDP growth targets, FM's policy vision) - Inflation rates rise in August; eyes on RBI's October meeting
— Rising inflation figures have intensified expectations around RBI's monetary policy stance at the upcoming October MPC meeting. (Economy; exam angle: CPI inflation, RBI MPC, repo rate) - Economy maintains strong start to FY27; industrial production rises 6.7% in July
— The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 6.7% in July 2026, indicating sustained momentum in India's industrial sector. (Economy; exam angle: IIP data, FY27 performance) - SEBI recognises blue bonds as sustainable finance instruments
— SEBI has formally included blue bonds (financing ocean/marine economy projects) within India's sustainable finance framework, boosting the blue economy. (Finance/environment; exam angle: SEBI, blue bonds, blue economy, ESG finance) - Government weighs mandatory 5% blending of imported coal at thermal power plants
— The Power Ministry is deliberating a policy requiring thermal plants to blend up to 5% imported coal with domestic coal to address supply gaps. (Energy policy; exam angle: coal blending policy, power sector, Ministry of Power)
Science & Technology
- Private spacecraft 'Link' fails to rescue aging NASA Swift Observatory; re-enters atmosphere
— The $30 million NASA-sponsored salvage mission ended after the spacecraft failed and re-entered Earth's atmosphere, marking the end of efforts to save the Swift telescope. (Space; exam angle: NASA Swift Observatory, private space missions) - Bats first originated in Europe 65 million years ago, scientists confirm
— New research establishes Europe as the origin continent of bats; scientists noted bats' long lifespans and disease resistance could inspire human health applications. (Science; exam angle: evolutionary biology, disease resistance research) - Ranipet cybercrime police recover stolen phones using cell tracker application
— The introduction of a cell tracker application by Ranipet district police led to successful recovery and return of stolen mobile phones to owners. (Technology/policing; exam angle: cybercrime tools, law enforcement technology)
Environment
- State of India's Environment 2026 Report highlights rising climate risks, wildlife conflicts, and pollution monitoring gaps
— The CSE-DTE report flagged increasing climate vulnerability, human-wildlife conflict, and inadequate pollution monitoring infrastructure across India. (Environment; exam angle: SOE 2026, CSE, climate risk, wildlife conflict) - Vedanta seeks revival of Niyamgiri bauxite mining, pitches ₹1 lakh crore Odisha investment
— The project was shelved in 2013 following unanimous Gram Sabha resolutions by the Dongria Kondh community (a PVTG), considered India's landmark environmental referendum. (Environment/tribal rights; exam angle: Niyamgiri case, PVTG rights, Gram Sabha powers, Forest Rights Act) - Pulicat fishermen urge TN and Andhra Pradesh governments to demarcate fishing grounds using GPS
— Fishermen from Pulicat called for GPS-based demarcation to prevent inter-state fishing disputes in the shared lagoon area. (Environment/livelihood; exam angle: Pulicat Lake, interstate water/fishery disputes)
Sports
- Asian Games 2026: Indian women's hockey team beats Singapore 7-0, enters semifinals
— India, unbeaten in the group stage, will face Korea in the semifinals; defending champions China face hosts Japan in the other semi. (Sports; exam angle: Asian Games 2026, Indian women's hockey) - Asian Games 2026: Sable, Lovlina, Nagal, Bhaker lead India's medal charge on September 28
— PM Modi congratulated silver medalists Ancy Sojan, Anahat Singh, and Abhay Singh for their performances at the Asiad. (Sports; exam angle: Asian Games 2026, Indian athletes) - Chess Olympiad: India wins silver in Open section, women claim bronze
— India secured two medals at the Chess Olympiad, with the Open team finishing silver and the women's team taking bronze. (Sports; exam angle: Chess Olympiad, India's performance) - IND vs WI 1st ODI: Kohli completes 15,000 ODI runs with record-extending century
— Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 off 88 balls (10 fours, 9 sixes); India chased down the target scoring 300/2 in 41.4 overs. (Sports; exam angle: Kohli's 15,000 ODI runs milestone, India-West Indies series)
Appointments & Awards
- Justice M. Fathima Beevi, first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India, passes away
— Justice Fathima Beevi was a historic trailblazer, appointed as the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India in 1989. (Polity; exam angle: first woman SC judge, judicial history) - Justice Manikumar appointed as new State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) chairman
— The appointment was reported by Times of India; SHRC chairmen are typically retired High Court Chief Justices or judges. (Appointments; exam angle: SHRC composition, appointment process) - Padma Vibhushan announced for Justice K.T. Thomas
— The retired Supreme Court judge, known for independent judgments including in high-profile cases, is to receive the Padma Vibhushan. (Awards; exam angle: Padma Vibhushan, Supreme Court judges) - Padma awardee Justice J.S. Khehar recognised; known for decisions contradicting government views
— Former Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar, whose rulings frequently went against the executive, has been recognised with a Padma award. (Awards; exam angle: CJI J.S. Khehar, Padma awards, judicial independence)
International
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri raises CAATSA sanctions concerns with US Congress delegation
— India flagged its position on Russia and Iran-related secondary sanctions during talks, reflecting New Delhi's independent foreign policy stance. (Foreign policy; exam angle: CAATSA, India-US relations, Foreign Secretary's role) - India and Canada push to improve ties with trade in focus
— Bilateral discussions between India and Canada have resumed with a focus on expanding trade linkages, signalling a thaw after a period of diplomatic tension. (Foreign policy; exam angle: India-Canada relations, trade diplomacy) - Iran stands firm on Hormuz plan after U.S. rejection; West Asia tensions persist
— Oil Minister Hardeep Puri noted West Asia crisis has "potential to escalate further," with implications for India's oil imports and energy security. (International/energy; exam angle: Strait of Hormuz, West Asia crisis, India's energy security)
- Quick Revision:
- 🏆 Virat Kohli became the first cricketer to score 15,000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone during the 1st ODI vs West Indies with an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls.
- ⚖️ Justice M. Fathima Beevi, the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India (appointed 1989), passed away — a highly exam-probable historical first.
- 🏥 Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay raised state health insurance coverage from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh — a fivefold increase, key for TNPSC state welfare questions.