Daily Current Affairs 25 September 2026: This exam-focused roundup covers the most important developments reported on 24 September 2026 and early 25 September across banking, economy, defence, science and technology and sports, with facts useful for SSC, SBI, IBPS, RBI, UPSC, Railway and Defence examinations.
Quick Revision
- Central government salaries and pensions are being disbursed on 25 September ahead of the proposed bank strike.
- PSBs and RRBs are scheduled to operate on Sunday, 27 September.
- Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 continues with India-US joint drills at Auli and Mahajan Field Firing Range.
- Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur highlighted household savings and financial-system integration.
- The government reduced Basic Customs Duty on major crude edible oils.
- DRDO signed a deep-tech project for a 20 mK dilution refrigerator for quantum applications.
- Indian athletes continued to add Asian Games medals.
1. Central Government Salaries and Pensions to Be Paid Early
The Department of Expenditure has directed that September 2026 salary, wage and pension payments for covered central-government beneficiaries be disbursed on 25 September 2026. The decision is linked to the proposed nationwide bank strike from 28 to 30 September and its proximity to the half-yearly banking close.
The arrangement covers central government employees, including Defence, Posts and Telecommunications employees, central-government industrial employees and central government pensioners. The payment is the normal September entitlement, not an additional salary. Any adjustment required after final determination is to be made from October salary or wages.
Exam Relevance: This links banking operations, government payments and public financial administration. Static GK: The Department of Expenditure is part of the Ministry of Finance.
Official source: Department of Expenditure
2. Banks and RRBs to Open on Sunday, 27 September
Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks have been directed to operate on Sunday, 27 September 2026, giving customers an additional opportunity to complete essential transactions before the proposed three-day strike.
The timing is significant because the strike period is close to 30 September, the half-yearly closing date for banks. Customers have also been advised to use digital channels such as mobile banking, internet banking, ATMs, Business Correspondent points and UPI where appropriate.
MCQ: PSBs and RRBs are scheduled to operate on which Sunday? 27 September 2026.
3. Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026: India-US Army Training
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 is the 22nd edition of the India-US bilateral Army exercise. Training is being conducted at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan and the Auli training node in Uttarakhand.
On 24 September, U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited Mahajan Field Firing Range and witnessed the training. The exercise featured coordinated drills, combined-arms employment and unmanned systems. A joint firepower demonstration included the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher, M777 ultra-light howitzer, Dhanush artillery system, AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, L70 air-defence guns and Swathi weapon-locating radars. The U.S. side fielded HIMARS and M-LIDS.
Around 600 personnel from each country are participating. The core objectives include interoperability, operational coordination and professional exchange.
Exam Relevance: Remember India + USA + Army + 22nd edition + Auli/Mahajan. Static GK: Yudh Abhyas is the India-US Army bilateral exercise.
4. Household Savings and India’s Financial-System Integration
Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur on 24 September emphasised the importance of channelling household savings into India’s financial system and strengthening the connection between savings, institutions and financial markets.
This is important for banking and economy examinations because household savings provide resources for investment and are mobilised through financial intermediaries and markets. Candidates should revise financial versus physical savings and the role of banks in financial intermediation.
Contemporary report on the 24 September remarks
5. Import Duty Cut on Major Crude Edible Oils
The Government of India announced a reduction in Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on major imported crude edible oils with the objective of easing domestic price pressure. The development connects current affairs with customs duty, inflation, food prices, imports and fiscal policy.
Static GK: Basic Customs Duty is a customs levy on imported goods and is distinct from GST. The final consumer-price effect also depends on international prices, exchange rates, supply and market transmission.
Official PIB release list – Ministry of Consumer Affairs
6. DRDO Deep-Tech Project for Quantum Applications
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has signed a deep-tech project agreement with a start-up under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme for indigenous development of a 20 millikelvin (mK) dilution refrigerator for quantum applications.
Dilution refrigerators are specialised cryogenic systems used to reach extremely low temperatures required by some quantum technologies. The project is relevant to India’s efforts in quantum technology and indigenous high-end research infrastructure.
MCQ: What temperature is associated with the dilution-refrigerator project? 20 millikelvin.
Official PIB September 2026 releases
7. Asian Games 2026: Indian Medal Updates
The Prime Minister’s Office issued congratulations on 24 September for several Indian medal-winning performances, including Naorem Roshibina Devi for silver in women’s Sanda 60 kg, the men’s badminton team for bronze, and Indian athletes in shooting and rowing events.
For exams, learn the athlete + event + medal combination rather than memorising only the overall medal tally.
MCQ: Who won silver in Women’s Sanda 60 kg? Naorem Roshibina Devi.
8. Science, Environment and Government Updates to Track
The PIB’s 24 September releases also included developments in water security and resilience during India International Water Week 2026, traditional medicine and Ayurveda, agriculture advisories and science and technology. For examinations, focus on the institution, project, objective, location and measurable fact.
Today’s Deep-Dive Resources
- 12 Years of Make in India — manufacturing, PLI, electronics, defence, railways and major 2026 data.
- Arogya Manthan 2026 — AB PM-JAY, ABDM, 60+ crore beneficiaries and 97.8 crore ABHAs.
- RBI VRRR Auction — ₹90,280 crore accepted at a 5.24% cut-off; banking-awareness explanation.
- Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 — 205 Specialist Officer posts and the 25 September application deadline.
Exam Revision Capsule
- 25 September: advance September salary/wage/pension disbursement for covered central-government beneficiaries.
- 27 September: Sunday banking operation for PSBs and RRBs.
- 28–30 September: proposed three-day nationwide bank strike.
- Yudh Abhyas 2026: 22nd India-US Army bilateral exercise.
- Locations: Auli, Uttarakhand and Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
- Participation: around 600 personnel from each country.
- DRDO project: 20 mK dilution refrigerator for quantum applications.
- Economy: mobilisation of household savings into the financial system.
- Trade: reduction of import duty on major crude edible oils.
Most Expected MCQs
- Yudh Abhyas is conducted between India and which country? USA.
- Which two locations are associated with Yudh Abhyas 2026? Auli and Mahajan Field Firing Range.
- On which date are PSBs and RRBs scheduled to operate on Sunday? 27 September 2026.
- The proposed September 2026 bank strike is scheduled for which dates? 28–30 September.
- Which organisation is associated with the 20 mK dilution refrigerator project? DRDO.
- Who is India’s Economic Affairs Secretary mentioned in the 24 September discussion? Anuradha Thakur.
- What policy measure was announced for major crude edible oils? Reduction in Basic Customs Duty.
- Who won silver in Women’s Sanda 60 kg? Naorem Roshibina Devi.
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