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22 September 2026 Current Affairs in English
Important Current Affairs & GK for Competitive Exams
22 September 2026 Current Affairs: Get the latest important national, international, economy, science, sports, awards, government schemes and other important general knowledge updates useful for competitive examinations.
These current affairs are useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, APPSC, TSPSC, TET, DSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations.
📰 22 September 2026 – Top Current Affairs
1. 72nd National Film Awards
The 72nd National Film Awards are being presented at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, on 22 September 2026. The awards recognise outstanding achievements in Indian cinema.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Awards | 72nd National Film Awards |
| Venue | Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat |
| President | Droupadi Murmu |
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Anant Nag |
| Best Feature Film | Article 370 |
| Best Actress | Yami Gautam |
2. Anant Nag to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Veteran actor Anant Nag is being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
3. National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the 3rd National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces (ANTFs) in New Delhi on 22 September 2026.
Representatives from 36 States and Union Territories are participating in the conference. Discussions focus on combating drug trafficking, synthetic drugs, darknet-related activities and financial networks connected with narcotics.
4. 81st United Nations General Assembly
The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week is being held in New York. The General Debate begins on 22 September 2026.
United Nations Headquarters – New York, United States
5. Asian Games 2026
The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 are being held in Japan. Indian athletes are participating in several sporting events.
The Games are hosted by the Aichi-Nagoya region of Japan.
6. India–Japan Men's T20I
India and Japan are scheduled to play a Men's T20 International on 22 September 2026 at the Sano International Cricket Ground, Japan.
7. Indian Shooters at Asian Games
Indian shooters are contributing to India's medal campaign at the 2026 Asian Games, with Indian athletes competing in various shooting disciplines.
8. UPI Payments for Railway Tickets
A reported railway-ticket payment rule states that from 15 October 2026, certain UPI transactions above ₹2,000 may attract a merchant-side MDR of ₹5.
9. India International Water Week
India International Water Week focuses on important issues related to water management, water security, sustainable water resources and climate resilience.
10. Kavach 4.0
Kavach is India's indigenous Automatic Train Protection system designed to improve railway safety and help prevent train collisions.
Kavach → Automatic Train Protection System → Indian Railways
🌍 International Current Affairs
11. United Nations General Assembly
The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. World leaders and senior representatives are discussing major global issues.
12. Major Global Issues
Major issues receiving international attention include global peace and security, climate change, artificial intelligence, sustainable development and international economic challenges.
🏆 Awards & Important Facts
| Category | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 | Anant Nag |
| 72nd National Film Awards Venue | Ekta Nagar, Gujarat |
| Best Feature Film | Article 370 |
| Best Actress | Yami Gautam |
| 2026 Asian Games Host | Japan |
📌 Important Current Affairs One-Liners
- Who is the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024?
Answer: Anant Nag - Where are the 72nd National Film Awards being presented?
Answer: Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat - Who presents the National Film Awards?
Answer: President Droupadi Murmu - Which film was selected as Best Feature Film?
Answer: Article 370 - Who was selected as Best Actress?
Answer: Yami Gautam - Where is the 81st UN General Assembly being held?
Answer: New York - When does the 81st UNGA General Debate begin?
Answer: 22 September 2026 - Which country is hosting the 2026 Asian Games?
Answer: Japan - What is Kavach?
Answer: India's indigenous Automatic Train Protection system - Who is scheduled to inaugurate the 3rd National Conference of ANTF Heads?
Answer: Amit Shah - How many States and Union Territories are represented at the ANTF conference?
Answer: 36
📝 Current Affairs MCQs – 22 September 2026
A) Mammootty
B) Anant Nag
C) Randeep Hooda
D) Amitabh Bachchan
✅ Answer: B) Anant Nag
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
D) Hyderabad
✅ Answer: C) Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
A) Article 370
B) Amaran
C) Stree 2
D) Kalki 2898 AD
✅ Answer: A) Article 370
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) New York
D) Vienna
✅ Answer: C) New York
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) India
✅ Answer: B) Japan
A) ODI
B) Test
C) T20I
D) T10
✅ Answer: C) T20I
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Amit Shah
C) S. Jaishankar
D) Piyush Goyal
✅ Answer: B) Amit Shah
A) Banking security
B) Railway safety
C) Cybercrime
D) Coastal security
✅ Answer: B) Railway safety
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