Current Affairs Today 29th September 2026 Daily GK Update

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National News

Delhi Ranks Highest Among Indian Cities in 2026 Oxford Economics Global Cities Index

• Delhi has secured the 268th position among 1,000 cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026. The national capital is among the top half of cities in the ranking, but its performance varies sharply across the five categories used in the index.
• The Global Cities Index compares 1,000 major cities using five categories such as Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment and Governance. The rankings are designed to look at both a city’s present performance and its future potential.
• Among the Indian cities listed in the 2026 index, Delhi has the highest overall ranking at 268, followed by Bengaluru at 311, Mumbai at 330, Chennai at 381, Hyderabad at 421 and Pune at 427. Other Indian cities in the ranking include Thrissur at 477, Kochi at 489, Kolkata at 496 and Kozhikode at 499.

Top 5 Rank

• New York (United States)
• London (United Kingdom)
• Paris (France)
• Seattle (United States)
• San Francisco (United States)

Delhi rises to 28th in OAG global airport connectivity ranking

• Delhi Airport has made a significant jump in the latest global airport connectivity rankings. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport) now ranks 28th among the world’s most connected international airports in the OAG Megahubs 2026 report.
• The airport moved up 11 places from No. 39 in 2025, making it the highest-ranked Indian airport in the global list.
• Delhi Airport also ranked ninth among Asia-Pacific airports. Several established Asian aviation hubs ranked ahead of Delhi, including Bangkok, Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo Haneda, Seoul Incheon, Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath Launches ‘Bharat Taxi’ and ‘Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana‘

• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched ‘Bharat Taxi’ and ‘Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana’ in Lucknow on September 23, 2026, aiming to support local transport workers and ease financial conditions for farmers.

Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana

• Reduced Interest Rates: Interest on long-term agricultural loans provided via the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Rural Development Bank was slashed from 11% to 6%.
• Target Audience: Focuses on providing affordable, long-term credit for machinery and farming needs to small and marginal farmers.
• Target Reach: The state aims to benefit around five lakh small and marginal farmers over the coming years.
• Additional Digital Tools: The event also marked the launch of the Urvarak Setu mobile app and the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Database Centre (UPCDC)

Bharat Taxi

• Cooperative Model: Operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL), it is a driver-centric ride-hailing platform where drivers join as members.
• Zero Commission: Registered two-wheeler, auto-rickshaw, and cab drivers keep their fares without commission deductions.
• Social Security: Participating drivers receive life/social security coverage of up to ₹5 lakh.
• Initial Launch Cities: Operations have rolled out in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj, alongside partnerships with local metro, airport, and police authorities.

Banking & Financial

SBI Card Launches Fixed Deposit-Backed Secured Credit Cards ‘Advantage SBI Card’ on YONO App

• SBI Card has launched a fixed-deposit-backed secured credit card journey on the SBI YONO platform, allowing customers to apply digitally for select cards.
• The new facility enables SBI customers holding fixed deposits with the bank to apply for a secured Advantage SBI Card through a paperless process. SBI Card said the application can be completed in about 10 minutes.
• Customers can apply for four cards under the Advantage SBI Card offering on YONO — SBI Card ELITE, SBI Card PRIME, SimplyCLICK SBI Card and SimplySAVE SBI Card.

Appointment

Mandeep K Bhandari Appointed New CBSE Chairperson

• Senior bureaucrat Mandeep K Bhandari was appointed as the chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) following a bureaucratic reshuffle carried out by the Centre on 27 September.
• Bhandari, a 2001 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories) cadre, is currently working as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

Defence

24th India-France VARUNA Naval Exercise at Toulon Naval Base, France

• The 24th edition of the Exercise VARUNA bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy officially commenced when the Indian guided-missile frigate INS Trishul Arrives at Toulon for 24th India port in France on September 22, 2026.

Note:

• Participating Nations: India and France
• Indian Warship: INS Trishul (a Talwar-class guided-missile frigate)
• Location: Toulon Naval Base, France
• Arrival Date: September 22, 2026
• Core Focus: Enhancing tactical interoperability, sharing operational best practices, and fostering mutual understanding

Important Days

28 September: World Rabies Day

• World Rabies Day 2026 was observed on September 28. Every year on 28 September, the global community comes together to raise awareness about rabies elimination.
• From local communities and veterinary professionals to governments, healthcare workers, educators, and global partners, we all have role to play in making a world free from rabies a reality.
• Theme 2026: “Stronger Together”

28 September (Fourth Sunday): World Rivers Day

• World Rivers Day 2026 was celebrated globally on Sunday, September 27, 2026, highlighting the vital ecological, economic, and cultural roles that natural waterways play in supporting life on Earth.
• Established in 2005 by renowned Canadian river conservationist Mark Angelo, following the success of BC Rivers Day.
• Celebrated annually across over 100 countries with community clean-up drives, educational workshops, and river restoration campaigns.
• Theme 2026: “No Forests, No Rivers, No Water, No Life”

29 September: World Heart Day

• World Heart day is an important annual event, witnessed every year on 29th September. The day is celebrated by organizing various activities and awareness events globally to raise awareness about the heart disease and its preventive measures to manage the cardiovascular diseases.
• The events mainly focuses on educating people about the sign and symptoms of cardiovascular disease to avoid any further complications and encouraging peoples to inculcate healthy lifestyle to prevent and control any heart related ailments.
• Theme 2026: “Don’t Miss a Beat”

Obituary

Italian Football Legend and Inter Milan Icon Sandro Mazzola Passed away at 83

• Italian football legend and Inter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola passed away at the age of 83.
• Mazzola spent his entire 17-year professional playing career with Inter Milan as a one-club man, making 565 appearances and scoring 158 goals across all competitions. A key figure in the legendary “Grande Inter” era of the 1960s under manager Helenio Herrera, he won multiple domestic and international honors. For the Italy national team, he earned 70 caps, won the 1968 European Championship, and finished as a runner-up at the 1970 FIFA World Cup.