Current Affairs Today 21st September 2026 Daily GK Update

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National News

PM Modi inaugurates NGT International Conference 2026 in New Delhi

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 September inaugurated a two-day international conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics”, organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
• The conference, being held on September 19 and 20, brings together judges, environmental experts, senior government officials and representatives of various environmental and judicial institutions from India and abroad. Judicial representatives from 17 countries are also participating in the event.
• The conference will feature four technical sessions focusing on key environmental and climate-related issues.

Tamil Nadu Launches One-Gram Gold Ring Scheme For Newborns

• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the state’s one-gram gold ring scheme for babies born in government hospitals on September 28, with 1.28 lakh gold rings already procured for distribution under the first installment.
• The scheme, called the Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam (maternal uncle gold ring scheme), was among the poll promises made by Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ahead of the April Assembly election, in which the party came to power.
• The state government has made an annual budgetary provision of Rs 755.83 crore to supply 4.41 lakh one-gram, 22-carat gold rings over the full year, of which the first batch of 1.28 lakh rings has been readied for the September 28 rollout.

Note: About Tamil Nadu

• Capital: Chennai
• Chief minister: Joseph Vijay
• Governor: Rajendra Arlekar

Banking & Financial

GIFT City jumps nine places to 37th in global financial centres ranking

• Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar has climbed to 37th place in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40), making it the only Indian financial centre among the top 15 in the Asia-Pacific region and placing it ahead of Mumbai and Delhi.
• The smart city in Gujarat’s capital moved up 9 notches from the previous GFCI index, where it ranked 46. Mumbai improved by three points from last time but remains at 49, while Delhi fell to 56 from 54.
• The London-based think tank Z/Yen and the Shenzhen-based China Development Institute published the report. The think tanks compiled the latest index after the conflict in the Middle East Began.’
• The GFCI report evaluates 115 financial centres on their fintech ecosystem, highlighting key elements like regulatory environment, skilled talent, access to finance, ICT infrastructure, and innovation support.

India Ranks First in Business Climate Among 41 Global Markets: Swedish Chamber Survey

• India has ranked first in business climate among 41 global markets in the Global Business Climate Survey 2026 by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India.
• The survey provides insights into Swedish companies’ perspectives on doing business across international markets and compares economic performance, business outlook and operating conditions.
• The 2026 edition covers 41 markets and provides a comparative assessment of conditions relevant to Swedish companies operating internationally. The survey also examines the challenges faced by companies and opportunities for those considering entry into new markets or expansion of existing operations.

Appointment

UN Appoints Luke Lindberg to Head World Food Programme

• The United Nations appointed U.S. agriculture official Luke Lindberg as the new Executive Director of the World Food Programme on September 18, 2026.
• He replaces Cindy McCain, who stepped down for health reasons. He Will serve a five-year term based in Rome, Italy.
• The joint appointment was made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu following WFP board confirmation.

Warren Buffett Steps Down As Hathaway Chairman, Son Howard To Take Over

• Warren Buffett, one of the richest people in the world who made his fortune by making the right stock bets at the right time, has stepped down as the chairman of investment firm Berkshire Hathaway after over 56 years.
• The investment icon is 96 years old. However, he will not hang up his boots just yet. He will assume the role of chairman emeritus immediately and make way for his son, Howard Buffett, who has been on the giant’s board since 1993. Another role the “Oracle of Omaha” will not relinquish is that of a director.

Sports

Manu Bhaker, Tajinderpal Singh Toor Named India’s Flagbearers for Asian Games 2026 in Japan

• Double Olympic medal list Manu Bhaker and shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor will be India’s flagbearers at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan.
• Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, will compete in the women’s 10m air pistol, women’s 25m pistol, and 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team. Tajinderpal Singh Toor will aim to secure his third consecutive Asian Games gold medal in men’s shot put.
• The 20th edition of the Asian Games will run from 19 September to October 4, with more than 500 Indian athletes set to compete across 37 sports. Athletes from 45 countries and regions are competing across 43 sports and 469 medal events in this edition of the Asian Games.

Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar won gold in men’s trap at ISSF Junior World Cup

• India’s 15-year-old shooter Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar clinched the gold medal in the men’s trap event at the ISSF Junior World Cup Shotgun 2026 in Porpetto, Italy.
• Yugan produced a strong performance in the eight-shooter final, hitting 27 of 30 targets to finish at the top. He edged Italy’s Francesco Tanfoglio by one target to secure India’s first medal at the Porpetto competition.

Important Days

21 September: International Day of Peace (UN)

• The International Day of Peace is observed globally on September 21 each year to strengthen the ideals of peace, non-violence, and a 24-hour global ceasefire.
• 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly, with September 21 fixed as the permanent date in 2001.
• To promote a global cessation of hostilities and honor people working locally to build stability and lasting peace.
• Theme 2026: “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day”

21 September: World Alzheimer’s Day

• World Alzheimer’s Day, observed every year on September 21, brings global attention to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
• An earlier diagnosis may help people understand what is happening, explore appropriate care and treatment options, plan ahead, and access support.
• This year, awareness also comes amid rapid progress in blood-based biomarkers, prevention research and clinical trials.
• Theme 2026: “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters”