Daily Current Affairs - 2026-09-27

From India's medal rush at the Asian Games to landmark Supreme Court rulings and government scheme milestones, here's your one-stop current affairs digest for competitive exam preparation.

India's Kabaddi Teams Win Gold as Medal Rush Continues at Asian Games 2026

Both the men's and women's kabaddi teams defeated Iran in their respective finals to retain India's Asian Games crown at the 2026 Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Marathon runner Sawan Barwal won silver, India's first Asian Games marathon medal since 1982 and its first won outside India. Shot putter Manpreet Kaur added a bronze with a throw of 17.17m, while sprinter Prachi took bronze in the women's 400m. Sports current affairs like medal tallies, records, and athlete names are frequently asked in SSC, Railway, and Banking exams' static GK sections.

Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Article 311(1) Protection for Government Servants

In Union of India v. Ramdhani Prasad, the Supreme Court held that the constitutional safeguard under Article 311(1)—which bars dismissal by an authority subordinate to the appointing authority—applies only when the dismissing authority is actually subordinate to the officer who made the appointment. This ruling is important for Polity and Governance preparation, as it deals directly with civil service protections enshrined in the Constitution and is a recurring theme in service law-based questions.

Supreme Court Rules Victim Appeals Against Acquittal Must Go to Sessions Court Under BNSS

In Subhas Chandra Sarkar v. State of West Bengal, the Supreme Court ruled that an appeal filed by a victim against an acquittal order passed by a Magistrate must be filed before the Sessions Court, as per Section 413 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). This settles a procedural question under India's new criminal procedure code and is essential for aspirants tracking BNSS implementation and judicial interpretation.

Project Cheetah: New Cubs Born at Kuno Push India's Cheetah Population to 56

An India-born cheetah gave birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, taking the country's total cheetah population under Project Cheetah to 56. Launched in September 2022, the project aims to re-establish a breeding cheetah population in India after the species was declared extinct here in 1952. Expansion sites under consideration include Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, the Banni Grasslands in Gujarat, and Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh—key facts for Environment and Wildlife Conservation sections.

India, France Begin 24th Edition of Naval Exercise VARUNA

The Indian Navy and French Navy commenced the 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA, with the Indian frigate INS Trishul arriving in Toulon, France. Trishul, a Talwar-class frigate commissioned in 2003, is equipped with BrahMos-capable launch systems. The exercise highlights India's growing naval interoperability with France and its capability for sustained deployment beyond the Indian Ocean Region, making it a key point for Defence and International Relations current affairs.

Make in India Initiative Completes 12 Years, Government Reviews Progress

• Electronics production has grown roughly sevenfold, from about Rs 1.9 lakh crore to Rs 13.11 lakh crore.
• India is now the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
• Defence production has grown by around 283%.
• Manufacturing's share of Gross Value Added remains at 15.6% against a targeted 25%.
• India's share of global exports remains largely stagnant at 1.7%.

These figures are important data points for Economy and Government Schemes sections of exams.

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Marks Eight Years, Over 48 Crore Cards Issued

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) completed eight years since launch, with more than 48.51 crore Ayushman cards issued, covering roughly a third of the country's population. Treatment worth Rs 2.03 lakh crore has been availed through 13.25 crore hospital admissions under the scheme. Related components—Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission—are also important for questions on government welfare schemes.

TRAI Launches Digital Connectivity Rating Platform for Properties

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched its Digital Connectivity Rating Platform (dcrp.trai.gov.in) to rate properties on telecom and internet infrastructure. The platform assesses buildings on four parameters—fibre readiness, mobile network availability, in-building solutions, and Wi-Fi infrastructure—issuing digitally signed certificates with QR codes for verification. This initiative, framed under TRAI regulations amended in 2026, is relevant for Science & Technology and Governance sections.

DRDO Signs First Technology Development Fund Deal for Indigenous Dilution Refrigerator

DRDO signed its first high-value deep-tech project agreement under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme with Zero mK India Private Limited, aiming to indigenously develop a 20 millikelvin dilution refrigerator—a critical cooling technology used in quantum computing and quantum sensing. This step toward reducing import dependence in quantum-research infrastructure is significant for Science & Technology and Defence current affairs.

India International Water Week 2026 Highlights Groundwater Recharge Gains

At India International Water Week 2026, the government highlighted that India's annual groundwater recharge rose from 432 billion cubic metres (BCM) in 2017 to 448.52 BCM in 2025, a rise of about 3.8% over eight years. Case studies included Balod district, Chhattisgarh, where 2.84 lakh recharge structures were built between June 2025 and May 2026, and Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, where the Ban and Sot rivers were revived across a combined 59 km. This is useful for Environment and Government Schemes preparation.

That's a wrap on today's current affairs—revise these points regularly to stay exam-ready!