Current affairs 22 Sep 2026

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Karnataka approves Tulu as second additional administrative language for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved Tulu as the second additional administrative language for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in coastal Karnataka. The move permits its use in official…

UN Women and UN DESA release Gender Snapshot 2026: no SDG 5 indicator on track

UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) released the Gender Snapshot 2026 report. It finds that one in three institutional mechanisms for gender equality saw their power reduced in…

WMO State of Global Water Resources 2025 report flags persistent groundwater decline in India

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in its State of Global Water Resources 2025 report, noted a persistent fall in groundwater in parts of India during 2022–2025, with over-extraction a key cause, meaning withdrawal exceeds recharge…

NITI Aayog report 'Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047' flags skilling-employment gaps

NITI Aayog's report ‘Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047’, released in August 2026, points to gaps between skill training and jobs. Only about 3% of women hold formal jobs, while around 71% are in informal work…

Military installations in Ladakh's Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary to be mapped

Authorities will carry out spatial mapping and field verification of military installations inside the Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in Ladakh. The survey will rely on GPS, GIS, geo-referencing and satellite imagery, and will be…

Union Health Ministry issues advisory to States and UTs to regulate stem cell therapy

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has advised States and Union Territories to regulate stem cell therapy. It may be offered as standard care only for Ministry-approved diseases, such as certain blood cancers…

Oman's Sohar Port emerges as alternative gateway for Indian cargo to GCC amid Hormuz disruptions

Sohar Port in Oman has become a strategic alternative route for Indian cargo bound for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as shipping around the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption. The deep-sea commercial port and industrial…

India and Japan to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2027 as 'India-Japan Year of Shared Horizons'

India and Japan, which set up diplomatic relations in 1952, will celebrate 75 years of ties in 2027 as the India-Japan Year of Shared Horizons. India-Japan Week will be held in the week of 28…

International Red Panda Day 2026 observed on September 19

International Red Panda Day 2026 was marked on September 19, the third Saturday of September. It raises awareness about conserving the red panda and about threats such as habitat loss, deforestation and poaching. The International…

International Equal Pay Day observed on 18 September; 2026 theme announced

International Equal Pay Day is observed every year on 18 September to promote equal pay for work of equal value. The theme for 2026 is “Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value — For Everyone…