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Current affairs 24 Sep 2026

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Environment

World Rhino Day 2026 observed on September 22 with theme 'Keep the Five Alive'

World Rhino Day is observed on September 22 to raise awareness about protecting the five surviving rhino species: White, Black, Greater One-horned, Javan and Sumatran. Only about 27,000 rhinos remain in the wild, compared with…

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Environment

Female cheetah from Botswana joins Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh's Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, being developed as India's second home for cheetahs, has received a new female cheetah from Botswana. The sanctuary, about 300 km from Kuno National Park — the ground zero…

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Environment

WWF Global Conservation Conference inaugurated in Jaipur; India's protected areas cross 1,000

The WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Global Conservation Conference opened in Jaipur, Rajasthan. WWF, an international NGO founded in 1961, works on wildlife conservation, habitat protection, climate action and sustainable resource use.

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International

International Snakebite Awareness Day observed on 19 September

International Snakebite Awareness Day is observed every year on 19 September to raise awareness of snakebite envenoming and its effects on health. The theme for 2026 is “Disabilities from snakebite envenoming: The Hidden Crisis.”

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International

International Day of Peace observed on 21 September; 2026 theme 'Invest in Peace'

The International Day of Peace is observed every year on 21 September to promote peace, non-violence and cooperation. The theme for 2026 is “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.”

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Environment

India ranks No. 1 among 41 markets in Global Business Climate Survey 2026

India has been ranked first among 41 global markets in the Global Business Climate Survey 2026. The survey was conducted by Business Sweden together with the Swedish Chambers of Commerce.

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Environment

Rare ghost flower orchid Gastrodia keyiensis recorded in Arunachal Pradesh

The rare ghost flower orchid Gastrodia keyiensis, known locally as “Oram Opuh” in the Nyishi dialect, has been recorded in Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh. The species is classified as Data Deficient.

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Environment

NGT hosts International Conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' in New Delhi

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) organised an International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” in New Delhi. The conference focused on climate change, environmental protection, development and environmental justice.

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Economy

NSE enables India's first tokenised corporate bond issuances worth ₹1,000 crore

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has facilitated tokenised corporate bond issuances totalling ₹1,000 crore. The deals were done under SEBI's Regulatory Sandbox Framework with guidance and support from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and…

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International

India endorses G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial consensus outcomes adopted in Houston

India has endorsed the consensus outcomes of the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial adopted in Houston. They cover household energy access, faster infrastructure approvals, water reuse and critical-mineral supply chains. LPG was recognised as a transitional…

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