Daily Current Affairs - 2026-09-24

Here's your daily dose of current affairs covering judiciary, polity, economy, corporate governance, sports, and government schemes — curated for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railway aspirants.

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Patna HC's Controversial Rape Observations

On 24 September 2026, a Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, took suo motu cognisance of a Patna High Court judgment which had held that attempting to remove a woman's salwar and pressing her chest does not unequivocally establish an attempt to rape. The bench flagged 'offending observations' in the ruling and issued notice, continuing a pattern of Supreme Court intervention following an earlier similar suo motu case involving an Allahabad High Court verdict. The case originated from a 2008 case in Bihar's Banka district. Exam relevance: This is important for questions on judicial review, the Supreme Court's suo motu powers, and criminal law provisions relating to attempt to rape (Sections 376/511 IPC).

Election Commission Faces Scrutiny Over Recorded Dissent by Two Commissioners

A report published around 23 September 2026 revealed that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally recorded objections at least 14 times over the past 10 months on decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including issues around Form 6 used for new voter enrolment. The ECI clarified that its final decisions have remained unanimous and that the queries were part of standard internal deliberation. Exam relevance: Useful for understanding the functioning and institutional checks within the multi-member Election Commission, a key constitutional body for Polity papers.

Tata Trusts Reiterates Chandrasekaran's Reappointment as Tata Sons Chairman Is 'Void'

Tata Trusts, which holds about 66% of Tata Sons, has reiterated that the Tata Sons board's 4:1 vote on 17 September 2026 giving N. Chandrasekaran a third five-year term as Executive Chairman was not validly passed and has no legal effect. The dispute centres on whether Tata Trusts holds specific affirmative voting rights that were allegedly bypassed. Tata Trusts has engaged senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, while Chandrasekaran is being advised by Harish Salve, signalling a likely legal battle over India's largest business conglomerate's governance structure. Adding another layer, reports noted that independent director Venu Srinivasan, who backed Chandrasekaran's reappointment, has family ties connected to TVS. Exam relevance: Relevant for corporate governance and company law-related questions.

India Women's Cricket Team Wins Gold at 2026 Asian Games

The Indian women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final at Nisshin, Aichi, to win gold at the 2026 Asian Games, successfully defending the title they won at Hangzhou 2023. India posted an Asian Games record total of 216/3, with Smriti Mandhana top-scoring with 79, before bowling out Sri Lanka for 69. As of 23 September 2026, India's overall medal tally at the Games stood at 12 medals (1 gold, 5 silver, 6 bronze), with notable performances including Mirabai Chanu's silver in weightlifting and India's first-ever Asian Games medals in soft tennis and MMA. Exam relevance: Important for sports current affairs questions on medal tallies, records, and achievements.

Rupee Stabilises as RBI Deputy Governor Flags Case for Currency Appreciation

The Indian rupee extended gains for a third consecutive session, trading around ₹95.58-95.71 per US dollar on 23 September 2026, supported by softer crude oil prices, lower long-dated US Treasury yields, and continued RBI intervention. RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta stated that the Indian economy has performed exceptionally well and suggested a case exists for the rupee to stabilise or even appreciate, describing the rupee weakness seen since March 2025 as a temporary phenomenon. Exam relevance: Relevant for Economy sections covering monetary policy, exchange rate management, and RBI's role.

Cabinet Enhances EPFO Wage Ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per Month

The Union Cabinet approved a proposal from the Ministry of Labour and Employment to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, effective from 17 September 2026 (Vishwakarma Jayanti). The decision is expected to bring over 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory EPFO coverage, expanding access to provident fund, pension, and insurance benefits. Exam relevance: Important for questions covering labour welfare schemes and social security legislation.

India Hosts First South Asian Edition of World Circular Economy Forum in Gandhinagar

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, held from 15-18 September 2026 under the theme 'Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity.' India became the first South Asian country to host the WCEF, drawing over 3,600 stakeholders from 62 countries including policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers. Exam relevance: Significant for questions on sustainable development, environment policy, and India's international engagements on circular economy and resource efficiency.

Government Launches Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026

The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education opened applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026, aimed at attracting accomplished Indian-origin researchers and professionals from globally reputed universities to work at premier government institutions in India. The scheme seeks to strengthen India's research ecosystem by reversing brain drain and fostering cutting-edge research in strategic and emerging technology areas. Exam relevance: Relevant for questions on science and technology policy and higher education initiatives.

Jayanti Prasad Given Additional Charge as IBBI Chairperson

Jayanti Prasad, a Whole-Time Member of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) and a 1986-batch Indian Audit and Accounts Service officer, took additional charge as Chairperson of IBBI with effect from 13 September 2026, succeeding Ravi Mital. He will hold the additional charge until 20 November 2026. Exam relevance: Useful for questions on financial regulatory bodies and India's insolvency and bankruptcy framework.

That's a wrap on today's key updates — revise these points regularly to stay ahead in your exam preparation!