Daily Current Affairs 14 September 2026

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence (IoE) Deemed to be University, has been selected as one of the three Indian host institutions for the US-India Fellowship for the 2026-27 academic cycle.

The fellowship is a 12-month programme designed to strengthen scientific and technological collaboration between India and the USA. Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $1,650 to support their research and collaborative activities.

Union Minister Annapurna Devi has launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The month-long nationwide campaign is scheduled from September 9 to October 8, under the central theme “Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari”.

The initiative focuses on 5 key themes: dietary diversity, protein intake, fresh hot cooked meals, community accountability, and nutrition integrated with early childhood development. It also commemorates 10 years of the PM Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and features a 100% saturation drive.

The Permanent Delegation of India to the UNESCO has announced the inclusion of 4 new cultural heritage sites in the Tentative List of the World Heritage Convention (WHC).

The newly added sites are the Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble (Assam), the Colonial Penal Settlement (Andaman Islands), the Nicobarese Cultural Continuity in the Central Group of Nicobar Islands, and the Painted Haveli Towns of Shekhawati (Rajasthan). With this, the total number of sites from India on the UNESCO tentative list has increased to 73.

Niyo, a fintech platform, has secured a Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has signed a 50:50 joint venture (JV) agreement with Drydocks World, a subsidiary of DP World, to operate and expand the “International Ship Repair Facility” (ISRF) in Cochin, Kerala.

Munitions India Ltd (MIL) has signed an MoU with Drogo Aerospace Pvt Ltd to collaborate on the design, development, and integration of indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and loitering munition systems.

Princess Elisabeth Island is the world’s first artificial energy island, currently under construction in the North Sea. Located 45 km off the coast of Belgium, the 6-hectare facility serves as an offshore electricity hub and functions as a high-tech “electricity roundabout”.

The Bank of Canada has unveiled a new $20 banknote featuring King Charles III. This marks the first time in over 70 years that a British monarch has appeared on the currency of the nation.

It is to be noted that Canada is the first Commonwealth nation outside the UK to feature King Charles III on the banknotes.

The 4th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between India and Malaysia named “Samudra Laksamana” has commenced in Lumut Naval Base, Malaysia.

The Indian Navy is participating in the exercise with INS Mysore (a Delhi-class guided-missile destroyer), while the Royal Malaysian Navy is represented by the vessels KD Lekir and KD Gagah Samudera.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) US and PwC India have established a Joint Venture (JV) to integrate their advisory talent and capabilities. The JV will create a consulting powerhouse of 40,000 professionals on a single integrated platform.

The initiative aims to scale the global delivery model to assist cross-border clients in navigating technological disruptions and expanding operations.

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has partnered with Amazon to develop customized AI chips for Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres. The partnership is valued at over $60 billion.

Chhattisgarh has secured the first position in the country in the third phase of the “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari” (JSJB 3.0) initiative, a community-driven water conservation programme under the “Catch the Rain” campaign of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

The state successfully completed 77,719 water conservation structures out of 79,775 registered units. It is to be noted that the “5 Per Cent Model” implemented in the Koriya district promotes the voluntary allocation of 5% of agricultural land for the development of groundwater recharge infrastructure through coordinated local participation.

Bhagwat Prasad Makwana has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK).

Kaishab Bihari, an agriculturist from Odisha, is appointed as the Vice-Chairperson. The tenure for these appointments is until March 2028.

Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic has been crowned Miss World 2026 at the 73rd edition of the pageant held in Nha Trang, Vietnam. She was crowned by Opal Chuangsri, Miss World 2025 from Thailand.

Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh represented India at the international competition. It is to be noted that the Miss World Organisation (MWO) has scheduled the next edition of the pageant to be hosted in Tanzania in 2027.

Union Minister Amit Shah has presented the “President’s Colour” to the Goa Police during a ceremony held in Panaji, Goa.

The award was conferred recognising the distinguished service and dedication to public safety of the force for a period of more than 80 years.

India has achieved a double triumph by winning both the men’s and women’s titles at the Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 held in Hulunbuir City, China.

In the 11th edition of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup, India defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final to retain the title. This marks the 6th continental crown and 4th consecutive victory for the team. Captain Anmol Ekka emerged as the top scorer of the tournament with 17 goals.

In the 10th edition of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup, India secured its 3rd consecutive title after a 1-0 victory against China in the final. Sanika Chandrakant Mane of India was the joint-highest scorer with 7 goals, while Wei Qixiao of China was named the Most Valuable Player).

International Day of Charity

Day - September 5

Observed by - UN

Observed since - 2013

Commemorating - Death anniversary of Mother Teresa

National Nutrition Week

Day - September 1 to 7

Observed by - Ministry of Women and Child Development

Observed since - 1982