Daily Current Affairs – 9 September 2026: Here are the important current affairs and exam-relevant developments for today. This daily update covers government schemes, defence, international relations, education and skilling, technology, environment, cinema and important upcoming events.
Each topic is explained briefly with an Exam Point to make revision easier for SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations.
1. 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 Begins
The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 is being launched on 9 September 2026.
Rashtriya Poshan Maah is observed every September to mobilise communities and strengthen awareness and positive practices related to nutrition, health and caregiving, particularly among pregnant women, lactating mothers, children and adolescents.
The 2026 campaign highlights the importance of Anganwadi Centres and balanced, protein-rich nutrition for pregnant and lactating women.
Exam Point: 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 – September 2026; major focus – nutrition and Anganwadi Centres.
2. India-Japan Air Exercise Veer Guardian-2026 Begins in Jodhpur
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) are conducting the bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian-2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
The exercise is scheduled from 9 September to 22 September 2026 and will continue for 14 days.
The IAF is participating with frontline aircraft including the indigenous LCA Tejas, Su-30 MKI and Rafale, while JASDF is participating with its F-2A fighter aircraft.
The exercise focuses on advanced operational missions, mission planning, professional exchanges and aerospace safety cooperation.
Exam Point: Veer Guardian-2026 – India and Japan; venue – Jodhpur; dates – 9 to 22 September 2026.
3. 72nd National Film Awards to be Presented at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented by the President of India on 22 September 2026 at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat.
The awards recognise outstanding creative and technical achievements in Indian cinema. The 2026 ceremony will honour achievements for the year 2024.
A notable development is that the National Film Awards ceremony is being held outside the National Capital as part of the decision to take the prestigious event to different parts of the country.
Exam Point: 72nd National Film Awards – Ekta Nagar, Gujarat – 22 September 2026.
4. PM-SETU Approves ₹735.70 Crore for ITI Clusters
The 5th National Steering Committee of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) approved Strategic Investment Plans worth ₹735.70 crore.
The approved plans cover ITI clusters in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana.
With these approvals, the cumulative sanctioned investment under PM-SETU has reached ₹2,171 crore across 9 ITI clusters.
The programme aims to modernise Government ITIs, introduce future-ready courses and strengthen industry participation in skill development.
Exam Point: PM-SETU – ITI modernisation and industry-led skill development.
5. APNIC 62 Brings Asia-Pacific Internet Community to Mumbai
The 62nd APNIC Conference (APNIC 62) is being hosted in Mumbai from 8 to 10 September 2026.
The conference is hosted by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and co-hosted by the Internet Service Providers Association of India (ISPAI), with support from MeitY and the Government of Maharashtra.
The conference has brought together internet experts, policymakers and technology leaders to discuss areas including Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and future-ready Internet infrastructure.
NIXI and APNIC have also signed a partnership agreement to strengthen cooperation in Internet development, technical capacity building and community outreach.
Exam Point: APNIC – Asia Pacific Network Information Centre; APNIC 62 – Mumbai.
6. India-Japan Joint Working Group on Forests Meets in Bengaluru
The 7th India-Japan Joint Working Group meeting on cooperation in the field of forests was held in Bengaluru on 8 September 2026.
The discussions covered Trees Outside Forests (TOFs), forest genetics, genetic resource conservation, tree breeding, improved planting material and germplasm conservation.
The meeting reflects continuing India-Japan cooperation in sustainable forest management and conservation.
Exam Point: 7th India-Japan Joint Working Group on Forests – Bengaluru.
7. India Strengthens Foodgrain Management Through DFPD–FCI MoU
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have signed an MoU for financial year 2026–27.
The agreement focuses on strengthening efficiency, technology use and accountability in foodgrain management.
Foodgrain management is an important part of India’s food security system, covering procurement, storage, movement and distribution.
Exam Point: FCI – Food Corporation of India; DFPD – Department of Food and Public Distribution.
8. India-Morocco Defence Cooperation Gets Fresh Impetus
India and Morocco have continued efforts to deepen defence cooperation. An inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting was held in New Delhi.
The development reflects India’s expanding defence partnerships and cooperation with countries in different regions.
Exam Point: India-Morocco defence cooperation – Joint Defence Committee.
9. Chief of Naval Staff on Official Visit to Australia and New Zealand
The Chief of the Naval Staff is undertaking an official visit to Australia and New Zealand.
Such high-level defence engagements are aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation, strategic relations and professional interaction between partner countries.
Exam Point: The visit highlights India’s growing maritime and defence engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.
10. Quick Current Affairs Revision – 9 September 2026
- 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026: Launched on 9 September
- Veer Guardian-2026: India-Japan air exercise
- Veer Guardian venue: Air Force Station Jodhpur
- Veer Guardian dates: 9–22 September 2026
- 72nd National Film Awards: Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- National Film Awards date: 22 September 2026
- PM-SETU new SIP approvals: ₹735.70 crore
- PM-SETU cumulative sanctioned investment: ₹2,171 crore across 9 ITI clusters
- APNIC 62: Mumbai
- India-Japan Forest JWG: Bengaluru
Quick Revision Questions
- Where is Exercise Veer Guardian-2026 being conducted? – Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Which two air forces participate in Veer Guardian-2026? – IAF and JASDF
- When is the 72nd National Film Awards scheduled? – 22 September 2026
- Where will the 72nd National Film Awards be presented? – Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- How much new investment was approved under PM-SETU? – ₹735.70 crore
- What is the cumulative sanctioned PM-SETU investment? – ₹2,171 crore
- Where is APNIC 62 being hosted? – Mumbai
- What does APNIC stand for? – Asia Pacific Network Information Centre
- Where was the 7th India-Japan Joint Working Group on Forests held? – Bengaluru
- Which month is observed as Rashtriya Poshan Maah? – September
Why These Current Affairs Matter for Exams
Today’s topics cover defence exercises, government programmes, skill development, digital infrastructure, environment, food security and national awards. These areas are useful for General Awareness and Current Affairs sections of SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC and State PSC examinations.
Exam Tip: While revising current affairs, remember the combination of event + place + date + organisation + important number. This makes factual questions much easier to recall.
Sources
Press Information Bureau (Government of India), Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Department of Food and Public Distribution.