Daily Current Affairs 9 October 2026

Union Minister JP Nadda has launched the ‘Joint Squad for Health’ (JOSH) Teams under the ‘TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance youth-led community participation to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) before the global target of 2030.

In the first phase, JOSH Teams are deployed across 55 districts in 11 States and Union Territories. It is to be noted that India has recorded a 21% decline in the incidence of TB, with treatment coverage reaching 92%.

The Ministry of Power has notified the “Corporate Average Fuel Economy” (CAFE)-III norms for passenger vehicles, to be implemented over 5 years from April 2027 to March 2032. The regulations apply to M1 category motor vehicles (carrying 8 to 9 passengers including the driver, excluding commercial vehicles).

The fuel-consumption benchmark will be tightened from 3.996 litres (L) per 100 km in 2027-28 to 3.3273 L per 100 km by 2031-32, aiming for a 16.7% efficiency improvement. The government has increased the reference vehicle weight for calculations from 1,082 kg to 1,229 kg.

The framework introduces “Carbon Neutrality Factors” (CNF) to reduce the declared Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions of manufacturers. A reduction of 8% is provided for E20 and higher ethanol-blended petrol vehicles (including hybrids), and 22.3% for Flex-fuel ethanol vehicles.

It is to be noted that a 5% reduction in CO2 emissions is allowed for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles or the notified Compressed Biogas (CBG) blending percentage, whichever is higher. The number of efficiency technologies for fuel conservation credits has been increased from 4 to 12.

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has launched the “PRAGATI-50” initiative in New Delhi, which aims to develop 50 cities across 24 states as role model cities for sanitation. The initiative is being implemented under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U 2.0).

It is to be noted that a digital review mechanism named Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) has been established on the Swachhatam Portal to ensure effective monitoring and oversight of the initiative.

According to a report by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India for Q2 FY27 is projected to grow by 7.3%.

The MoF also highlighted a positive export outlook, with total exports reaching $400 billion during the first five months of FY27.

Adani Power Ltd has signed a Shareholders Agreement (SHA) with the state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) of Bhutan to develop the 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project.

The project is located on the Chamkharchhu River in the Zhemgang District of Bhutan. It is to be noted that this venture marks the second major hydropower collaboration between both companies.

Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA) has partnered with Keydef, the defence and aerospace division of Portugal-based Sketchpixel LDA, to manufacture advanced drones for global markets.

Under the partnership, the Kaal Bhairava autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and the YAMA swarm interceptor drone will be produced in Portugal. The initiative is supported by an initial investment of €6 million.

Nalanda University in Bihar has signed an MoU with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) Unit to collaborate on Traditional Knowledge (TK), Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), People’s Rights, and Cultural Heritage, including Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs).

The National Statistics Office (NSO) has signed an MoU with the New Delhi-based Pahle India Foundation (PIF) to enhance cooperation in official statistics, research, and data analysis.

Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies Pvt Ltd (Zuppa) has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Corporation (TNUAVC) to establish indigenous drone training laboratories at Army Regimental Centres.

The collaboration aims to develop a structured Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilot training programme for Agniveers and Indian defence personnel.

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, belonging to the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), has been appointed as the Prime Minister (PM) of Morocco by King Mohammed VI.

She becomes the first woman to hold the office of PM in the country, succeeding Aziz Akhannouch.

The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru, under the DRDO, has developed the Kaveri Dry Engine (KDE), also known as the Kaveri Derivative Engine.

The KDE has successfully completed high-altitude test facility evaluations and flight trials in Russia for the ‘Ghatak’ Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV).

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the internal restructuring of the JSW Group, involving JSW Steel Ltd (JSW Steel), JSW Projects Ltd (JSW Projects), and BMM Ispat Ltd (BMM).

Additionally, the CCI has authorized the acquisition of a 100% shareholding in Vishavari Tollway Pvt Ltd and 9 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) that operate road assets in India by Concessoc 41 SAS.

The Odisha government has launched the first digital portal in India for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism.

The platform is designed to streamline incentive applications and facilitate approvals to position the state as a premier destination for corporate events.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has agreed to develop the “Shree Jagannath International Airport” (SJIA) in Puri, Odisha, at an estimated cost of ₹5,631 crore.

Max Verstappen, a Belgian-Dutch national racing for Red Bull, has won the Formula One (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026, which was hosted in Malaysia.

Nana Patekar, a veteran Bollywood actor, passed away at the age of 75. He was a recipient of Padma Shri in 2013 and 3 National Film Awards.

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, a veteran Indian filmmaker, passed away at the age of 94.

He was a recipient of two National Film Awards in 1973 and 1988, and was honored with the Life Achievement Award by the Film Federation of India (FFI) in 2011.

Antyodaya Diwas Day

Day - September 25

Observed since - 2014

Commemorating - Birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, the founder of Bhartiya Jan Sangh (BJS)