Daily Current Affairs 16th Sep 2026
Daily Current Affairs 16th Sep 2026
1. India–Vietnam Strengthen Economic Cooperation
India and Vietnam agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment and supply-chain resilience, with economic ties remaining an important part of their bilateral relationship.
2. India Launches Net Zero Portal
India launched a Net Zero Portal and the NAPCC Dashboard on World Ozone Day 2026. The digital initiatives are aimed at improving access to information and monitoring climate-related programmes.
3. World Circular Economy Forum 2026
The World Circular Economy Forum 2026 began in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, bringing global attention to resource efficiency, sustainable production and circular-economy practices.
4. 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
The 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference is being held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 13 to 19 September 2026.
5. India’s Export Incentive Scheme
India is considering extending the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for another five years. The scheme reimburses certain embedded taxes and duties to exporters.
6. Bilquis Mir Gets Clearance for Asian Games
Jammu and Kashmir canoeing coach and international umpire Bilquis Mir received government clearance to join India’s kayaking and canoeing team for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, following a prolonged dispute over the required clearance.
7. Global Trust in International Institutions
A global survey covering 35,000 people across 34 countries found increased trust in institutions including the United Nations, WHO, IMF, World Bank and WTO, while confidence in the leadership of major powers varied significantly.
8. Important International Development
🎓 Explore Jobs by Qualification
Explore the latest job opportunities in J&K and across India based on your educational qualification.
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a special international court in The Hague over war crimes connected with the Kosovo conflict of the 1990s.
9. SEMICON India 2026
The fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 is scheduled to be inaugurated at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on September 17, highlighting India’s semiconductor and electronics ambitions.
10. Important Day – World Ozone Day
World Ozone Day is observed every year on 16 September to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol and raise awareness about protecting the ozone layer.
Quick Revision
World Ozone Day: 16 September
World Circular Economy Forum 2026: Gandhinagar
69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference: Cape Town
2026 Asian Games: Japan
RoDTEP: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products
SEMICON India 2026: Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
Bilquis Mir: Kayaking and canoeing coach/umpire from J&K