Daily Current Affairs Quiz | NABARD Grade A & RBI Grade B | Economy, Banking & Agriculture Daily Current Affairs for NABARD Grade A and RBI Grade B 2026 covering the most important developments in Indian Economy, Banking, RBI, Agriculture, Rural Development, Government Schemes, Financial Markets, Reports & Indices, International Relations, Environment and Science & Technology. NABARD Current Affairs Agriculture Current Affairs in News 1. Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve Source: The Hindu ContextA comprehensive checklist documented 3,261 flowering plant species in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. Location and Status Major Plant Families The most species-rich families recorded are: Plant Family Number of Taxa Fabaceae 349 Rubiaceae 194 Poaceae 193 Orchidaceae 168 Important Facts for Exams 2. Climate-Resilient Water Management Source: PIB ContextThe 9th edition of India International Water Week (IIWW) convened in New Delhi, on the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management.” What It Means Important Facts for Exams 3. Hazaribagh as a Vulture Safe Habitat Source: New Indian Express ContextA 100-km radius around Hazaribagh, Jharkhand has emerged as a thriving safe habitat and natural breeding zone for endangered vultures — supporting an estimated 400 to 450 birds. Location Important Facts for Exams Schemes 1. U.P. Launches Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana 2. Swachh Seva Aankalan Launched for Rural Sanitation RBI Current Affairs Banking and Finance 1. India’s First Blue Bond ContextSagarmala Finance Corporation, India’s first maritime lender, plans to raise funds through the country’s maiden blue bond on 28 September. What Blue Bonds Are Important Facts for Exams 2. Global Agencies Raise India’s FY27 GDP Outlook Source: Business Standard ContextFour institutions — the ADB, OECD, Fitch and S&P Global — raised their FY27 growth projections for India to 6.9–7.1 per cent, citing resilience amid the West Asia conflict. All also forecast an RBI rate hike later this year. The Revisions Agency June–August September OECD 6.3 7.1 ADB 6.6 7.0 S&P Global 6.6 7.0 Moody’s 6.0 7.0 (raised last week) Fitch 6.4 6.9 Other projections: Goldman Sachs 6.5 (June), World Bank 6.6 (June), IMF 6.4 (July), RBI 6.7 (August) Why the Upgrades 3. OMO Auction Source: BS ContextThe RBI conducted an OMO sale auction, offloading ₹25,000 crore of Government of India securities to drain durable surplus rupee liquidity. What an OMO Is Three Types How It Works Key Features Important Facts for Exams 4. RNFI Money Receives RBI Approval for Cross-Border Trade Remittances 5. Jayanti Prasad Takes Additional Charge as IBBI Chairperson 6. CCI Approves Acquisition of Three Cricket Franchises RBI and NABARD Current Affairs 1. PM Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) Source: PIB ContextThe Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment reported that over ₹11,186 crore has been released under PM-AJAY’s three components since FY 2014-15. What It Is Important Facts for Exams 2. Angh Wins TIFF Platform Prize Source: Indian Broadcasting World ContextNagaland filmmaker Theja Rio’s debut feature Angh won the Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. About the Film Important Facts for Exams 3. Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) Source: MEA ContextIndia joined the inaugural P4M summit on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with the External Affairs Minister attending as an initial co-sponsor. What It Is Origin Members Important Facts for Exams 4. India Joins the G20 Energy Consensus Source: News on Air ContextIndia joined other G20 nations in adopting four consensus outcome declarations at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas, under the US G20 Presidency. Important Facts for Exams 5. Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026 Source: PIB ContextThe 18th edition of the India–Mongolia joint military exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Key Details 6. Biovigilance Programme of India Source: New Indian Express ContextThe Government of India approved the Biovigilance Programme of India, to strengthen safety monitoring of medicines and biological products used in organ and tissue transplantation. What It Is 7. New Inclusions to India’s UNESCO Tentative List Source: UNESCO ContextIndia submitted four new cultural heritage sites to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List — taking the total to 73. Key Highlights: 1. Colonial Penal Settlement of the Andaman Islands 2. Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble 3. Nicobarese Cultural Continuity 4. Painted Haveli Towns of Shekhawati Economy in News 1. Ministry of Defence Signs ₹586 Crore Contract for Tank APUs 2. Nibe and Naval Group Sign MoU for Naval Technologies Social Issue in News 1. Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros in News 2. Biometric Aadhaar Authentication Made Mandatory for Subsidised LPG Misc GA in News 1. Indo-Russia Innopraktika Technology Hub Signs Four Agreements 2. IIIT-Bangalore and Taipei Computer Association Sign LOI 3. India–Bhutan Bilateral Cooperation Strengthened 4. ‘Gondhal’ Selected as India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2027 5. India Tests Indigenous Long-Range OWA Drone ‘KAL’ 6. Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumar Wins Gold at ISSF Junior World Cup 7. Shafali Verma Rises to No. 4 in ICC Women’s T20I Rankings 8. Mirabai Chanu Wins First Asian Games Medal 9. Luke J. Lindberg Appointed WFP Executive Director 10. G. Vijayaraghavan Passes Away at 84 11. Planetary Health Check 2026 PIB in News 1. 51st Doppler Weather Radar Inaugurated in Odisha 2. Swachh Seva Aankalan Launched for Rural Sanitation
Daily Current Affairs (DCA) 22 September, 2026
Daily Current Affairs Quiz | NABARD Grade A & RBI Grade B | Economy, Banking & Agriculture Daily Current Affairs for NABARD Grade A and RBI Grade B 2026 covering the most important developments in Indian Economy, Banking, RBI, Agriculture, Rural Development, Government Schemes, Financial Markets, Reports & Indices, International Relations, Environment and Science & Technology. NABARD Current Affairs Reports / Articles in News 1. WMO State of Global Water Resources 2025 Source: WMO ContextThe World Meteorological Organization’s State of Global Water Resources 2025 report warned of persistent groundwater depletion in India, particularly in north-western regions. What the Report Is Key Findings Important Facts for Exams Agriculture Current Affairs in News 1. APEDA Signs MoU with InD Events Dubai to Strengthen Global Food Trade 2. MP Launches Swamitva Adhikar Abhilekh Nispadan Evam Panjiyan Yojana 2026 RBI Current Affairs Banking and Finance 1. FCRA and the 2026 Amendment Bill Source: PIB ContextThe proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has raised concerns over tighter regulation of NGOs and provisions on assets created from foreign contributions when FCRA registration ceases. What FCRA Is Core Provisions of the 2026 Bill Important Timeline Year Development 1976 First FCRA enacted 2010 FCRA 2010 replaced the 1976 Act 2011 FCRA Rules notified 2020 Major amendments; 20% administrative-expense ceiling and designated SBI account 2022 Foreign contribution from relatives abroad limit increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh per year 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill introduced; new FCRA Rules notified 2. novio and Indian Overseas Bank Launch Co-Branded RuPay Credit Card RBI and NABARD Current Affairs 1. SLINEX-26 Source: PIB ContextThe 13th edition of the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy, SLINEX-26, is under way at Visakhapatnam. What It Is Host Important Facts for Exams 2. The Houthis Source: Indian Express ContextThe Yemeni armed group Houthis (Ansar Allah) made aggressive advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, capturing Mayun (Perim) Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the port of Mokha. Who They Are Aim Important Facts for Exams 3. Ukraine Source: Times of India ContextUkraine launched its largest-ever overnight drone offensive against Russia, deploying over 1,000 long-range UAVs and domestic cruise missiles. What It Is Bordering Nations Important Facts for Exams Economy in News 1. Indo-Russia Innopraktika Technology Hub Signs Four Strategic Agreements 2. IIIT-Bangalore and Taipei Computer Association Sign LOI 3. India–Bhutan Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation During Jaishankar’s Visit Social Issue in News 1. India–Russia Healthcare Technology Cooperation Misc GA in News 1. Marathi Film ‘Gondhal’ Selected as India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2027 2. HAL Hands Over Tejas Trainers, HTT-40 Aircraft and Dhruv NG Helicopters 3. India Tests Indigenous Long-Range OWA Drone ‘KAL’ 4. New Tiger Cat Species ‘Leopardus tilcayo’ Identified in Bolivia 5. India to Host Asian Senior Wushu Championships for First Time in 2028 6. World Bamboo Day 2026 – 18 September 7. World Water Monitoring Day 2026 – 18 September PIB in News 1. India–Russia Centre of Excellence in AI and Cybersecurity
India–Russia Centre of Excellence in AI and Cybersecurity
FAO Report: “Forests for Food”
Source: Down To Earth ContextThe FAO, with the Landscape Alliance (CIFOR-ICRAF), published “Forests for Food: Nourishing People, Sustaining the Planet” — developed under the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) Joint Initiative. What It Is Key Findings Important Facts for Exams
India’s First Soil Carbon Payments
Source: PIB ContextIndia’s agricultural carbon market reached a milestone as 2,550+ small farmers in Punjab and Haryana received over ₹2.9 crore through DBT — India’s first farm-level soil carbon payments for verified regenerative farming practices. What It Is Implementing Entity Background How it Works? Stage How It Works 1. Field Practice Adoption Farmers adopt Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), minimum tillage, cover crops, and in-situ residue retention, replacing conventional transplanting and stubble burning. 2. Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV) Soil carbon and GHG changes are tracked using satellite data, digital crop models, and periodic soil sampling. 3. Credit Issuance & Monetisation Verified carbon credits are sold in the voluntary carbon market. 4. Farmer Payment Farmers receive upfront payments or 75% of the net proceeds from carbon-credit sales.
The Bharat Vann Green Initiative
Source: BS ContextUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the ‘Bharat Vann’ green initiative at Lodhi Colony Park, Central Delhi — an urban afforestation drive with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). What It Is Who Is Involved Aim
The EPFO Wage Ceiling
Source: PIB ContextThe Union Cabinet approved the Ministry of Labour and Employment’s proposal to raise the mandatory wage ceiling under the EPFO from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. What the Wage Ceiling Is Aim The Revision History
Moody’s Raises India’s FY27 GDP Forecast to 7%
Source: Business Standar ContextMoody’s Ratings raised its forecast for India’s real GDP growth in FY27 to 7 per cent from 6 per cent — citing stronger-than-expected economic activity and the economy’s resilience to the West Asia conflict shock. The Forecast Comparison Agency FY27 GDP projection Moody’s 7.0 per cent RBI 6.7 per cent ADB 6.6 per cent S&P Global 6.6 per cent Goldman Sachs 6.5 per cent Fitch 6.4 per cent Moody’s projection is the highest among major agencies. What Drove the Upgrade Important Facts for Exams
SEMICON India 2026
Source: TH ContextPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 5th edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi — coinciding with Vishwakarma Diwas. What It Is Organisation Aim
Daily Current Affairs (DCA) 20&21 September, 2026
Daily Current Affairs Quiz | NABARD Grade A & RBI Grade B | Economy, Banking & Agriculture Daily Current Affairs for NABARD Grade A and RBI Grade B 2026 covering the most important developments in Indian Economy, Banking, RBI, Agriculture, Rural Development, Government Schemes, Financial Markets, Reports & Indices, International Relations, Environment and Science & Technology. NABARD Current Affairs Agriculture Current Affairs in News 1. SPROUT Facility Inaugurated at BRIC-NIPGR Source: PIB ContextUnion Minister of State (IC), Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated SPROUT — a state-of-the-art agricultural research facility at the BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi — to develop climate-resilient crops. What SPROUT Stands For SpeedSeed Phenotyping and Resource Optimization for Unified Trait Analysis It is an agricultural technology platform focused on rapid and efficient analysis of crop traits. Aim Important Facts for Exams 2. GOBARdhan Scheme Guidelines Issued for CBG Sector Schemes in News 1. Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign Launched 2. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Partnership Extended 3. EMRS Smart Classrooms and Computer Labs in Rajasthan Reports/Articles in News 1. NITI Aayog Releases 9th Trade Watch Quarterly PIB in News 1. NIELIT–Infineon Centre of Excellence for Semiconductor Manufacturing 2. AI Centre of Excellence Approved for Bhubaneswar RBI Current Affairs Banking and Finance 1. NPCI Revises UPI MDR Framework 2. NSE Enables India’s First Tokenised Corporate Bond Issuances 3. RBI Conducts ₹50,000 Crore OMO Sale 4. Kamlesh Chandra Varshney Reappointed as SEBI Whole-Time Member RBI and NABARD Current Affairs 1. Global Business Climate Survey 2026 Source: News on Air ContextIndia was ranked first in business climate among 41 global markets in the Global Business Climate Survey 2026, published by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India (SCCI) with Business Sweden. What the Survey Is Aim The Top Three Markets — standing out for economic momentum, political stability and high investor confidence India’s Performance Global Findings Important Facts for Exams 2. India Electric Mobility Index 2025 Source: ET ContextNITI Aayog released the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, which measures the progress of States and Union Territories in developing their electric mobility ecosystem. What does the IEMI measure? The India Electric Mobility Index evaluates EV progress through three broad areas: Details Category-wise Leaders Large States Hilly and Northeastern States UTs and City States Important Facts for Exams 3. Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40) Source: TH ContextThe Z/Yen Partners, with the China Development Institute (CDI), released the 40th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40). GIFT City, Gujarat, improved by 9 positions to rank 37th globally and entered the top 15 financial centres in the Asia-Pacific region. Key Highlights GIFT City improves its global ranking Other Indian financial centres Financial Centre GFCI 40 GIFT City 37th Mumbai 49th Delhi 56th The Top Four Rank Centre 1 New York (USA) — retained top position 2 London (UK) 3 Hong Kong 4 Singapore About GFCI The Five Competitiveness Areas Important Facts for Exams 4. The OneTag Facility ContextThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) rolled out OneTag, a nationwide FASTag bank-portability service integrated into its official Rajmargyatra mobile app. What It Is Who Developed It Aim Economy in News 1. India’s Exports Rise 15.5% to USD 399.27 Billion 2. Dighi Greenfield Shipbuilding Cluster in Maharashtra Social Issue in News 1. Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Act, 2026 2. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Partnership with The Art of Living Misc GA in News 1. Arthur M. Bueche Award 2026 for Sethuraman Panchanathan 2. E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan Passes Away 3. World Patient Safety Day 2026 4. International Equal Pay Day 2026 5. CORE Programme 2026 6. India–Japan Air Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 7. Angh Wins Platform Prize 2026 at TIFF 8. Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team Performs in Meerut
