Current Affairs – 28 September 2026

Current Affairs – 28 September 2026

1. Asian Games 2026: India continued its strong performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with medals across sports including kabaddi, athletics and shooting.

2. India at UN on Pandemic Preparedness: India participated in the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response in New York. India highlighted the importance of global cooperation, equitable access to medical products and stronger health systems.

3. CSIR Foundation Day: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) celebrated its 85th Foundation Day. CSIR was established in 1942 and operates through a network of 37 laboratories.

4. Bank Strike: The United Forum of Bank Unions announced a nationwide bank strike from 28 to 30 September 2026. The development may affect banking services across the country.

5. EPFO Wage Ceiling: The Union Cabinet increased the mandatory EPF coverage wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, effective from 17 September 2026. The move is expected to extend EPF coverage to around 51 lakh additional employees.

6. India’s Vaccine Diplomacy: India highlighted its contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that it supplied around 300 million vaccine doses to nearly 100 countries and provided medical assistance to more than 150 countries.

7. Asian Games – Indian Medal Winners: Indian athletes continued to add medals at the Asian Games. Notable performances included Prachi Choudhary in women’s 400m and Tajinderpal Singh Toor in men’s shot put.

8. Defence – Exercise Tarang Shakti: Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 remains an important multinational air exercise involving the Indian Air Force and participating partner countries.

IMPORTANT ONE-LINERS

• CSIR was established in: 1942

• CSIR Foundation Day: 26 September

• CSIR full form: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

• CSIR laboratories: 37

• New EPFO wage ceiling: ₹25,000 per month

• Bank strike: 28–30 September 2026

• 2026 Asian Games venue: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

• India’s representative at the UN pandemic meeting: Punya Salila Srivastava

• Exercise Tarang Shakti: Multinational air exercise

MCQs

1. CSIR was established in which year?

A. 1940

B. 1942

C. 1947

D. 1950

Answer: B. 1942

2. What is the revised EPFO wage ceiling?

A. ₹15,000

B. ₹20,000

C. ₹25,000

D. ₹30,000

Answer: C. ₹25,000

3. The 2026 Asian Games are being held in:

A. Tokyo

B. Osaka

C. Aichi-Nagoya

D. Kyoto

Answer: C. Aichi-Nagoya

4. CSIR stands for:

A. Central Scientific and Industrial Research

B. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

C. Council for Science and Industrial Resources

D. Central Society for Industrial Research

Answer: B. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

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