Assam Current Affairs 22 September 2026: Important Exam Updates

Why in News?

Nagaland published the draft electoral roll for all 60 Assembly constituencies after completion of the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision.

Key Exam Points

• The draft roll contains 12,06,457 electors, including 11,99,456 general electors and 7,001 service electors.
• The pre-SIR electorate was 13,57,208.
• During enumeration, 28,944 electors were recorded as deceased and 1,23,749 as absent, permanently shifted or otherwise not found.
• 5,059 electors were identified as enrolled at multiple places or as duplicates.
• Claims and objections can be filed until October 20, while final publication is scheduled for November 22.

Why in News?

The Supreme Court was informed that the court-appointed SIT investigating alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya will file its first chargesheet by September 25.

Key Exam Points

• The statutory 90-day period from the first arrest is due to lapse on September 25.
• Section 167(2) of the CrPC provides for statutory/default bail when the chargesheet is not filed within the prescribed period.
• Section 187 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita replaces Section 167(2) of the erstwhile CrPC.
• The Supreme Court had earlier directed the SIT to complete the investigation expeditiously.

Why in News?

Guwahati’s Joint Cyber Coordination Team, constituted under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, has emerged as an important hub for tackling cybercrime involving multiple jurisdictions.

Key Exam Points

• Guwahati is one of seven JCCT hubs in the national network.
• The hub supports Assam Police through national cyber intelligence, digital forensics and inter-state data.
• A January operation supported by I4C covered six Assam districts and led to the arrest of seven accused in a CSEAM-related case.
• The I4C Samanvaya platform supports data coordination, while Pratibimb helps map suspected criminals and cybercrime infrastructure.
• Till June 30, 2026, Samanvaya-Pratibimb had contributed to more than 29,837 arrests and over 2.33 lakh cyber investigation assistance requests.

Why in News?

Senior Supreme Court advocate Upamanyu Hazarika submitted a representation alleging that the definition of ‘original inhabitant’ in the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Amendment, 2026 could have implications for the 1971 cut-off and the NRC process.

Key Exam Points

• The concerns are based on an interpretation of the amended definition of ‘original inhabitant’.
• Hazarika argued that a three-generation formulation could potentially cover families that migrated from Bangladesh after 1971.
• He also raised concerns about the use of the term in rules connected with the Citizenship Act and its implications for NRC verification.
• The report also mentioned his claims regarding encroachment on sattra land.
• These are allegations and interpretations presented by Hazarika; the newspaper report does not establish them as a court finding.

Why in News?

Clashes were reported between Congress and BJP supporters at Boroma under the Samaguri Assembly constituency during campaign activity ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll.

Key Exam Points

• Reports said the situation escalated after a Congress rally reached Boroma.
• Stone-pelting allegations were reported from both sides of the incident.
• Police and paramilitary personnel were deployed and used lathi-charge to disperse the crowd.
• Several journalists on duty were reportedly injured during the lathi-charge.
• Police and security forces remained deployed at the site while the incident was investigated.

Why in News?

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to lead a high-level Nepali delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly and address the General Debate on September 24.

Key Exam Points

• This is Shah’s first foreign visit since assuming office in March, according to the report.
• He is scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
• Climate change and global warming are expected to feature in his address.
• The visit comes after catastrophic flash floods in Nepal on August 26, which the report said killed more than 1,450 people.

Why in News?

The next round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Canada is scheduled from October 5, with both sides targeting conclusion of negotiations by the end of 2026.

Key Exam Points

• The fourth round concluded in New Delhi on September 18.
• The fifth round is scheduled for October 5-9.
• India’s major exports to Canada include pharmaceuticals, iron and steel, seafood, cotton garments, electronic goods and chemicals.
• Two-way trade reached USD 30.4 billion in 2025, with a target of USD 70 billion by 2030.

Why in News?

An explosion injured three South Korean military officers inside the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas.

Key Exam Points

• The incident occurred during an unspecified operation near the military demarcation line.
• South Korean officials had not immediately established the cause of the explosion.
• The report noted that North Korea has recently added mines, anti-tank barriers and other fortifications in the area.
• Two injured officers were airlifted and the third was transported by land before being airlifted.

Why in News?

Pakistan said its security forces carried out operations against terrorist camps and hideouts in the border region with Afghanistan.

Key Exam Points

• Pakistan’s information ministry said 28 terrorists were killed in the operation.
• The report said the operation involved ground action in Kohat and Hangu districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa followed by airstrikes.
• Pakistan described the operation as intelligence-based.
• The reported casualty figure is a claim by Pakistani authorities and was not independently verified in the newspaper report.

Why in News?

Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay in the Philippines to participate in an ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity.

Key Exam Points

• The deployment is part of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment.
• ADMM-Plus provides a multilateral platform for ASEAN and its dialogue partners.
• The activity focuses on cooperation and interoperability among participating maritime forces.

Why in News?

The NRL-ABEPL 2G Bio-Ethanol Project has faced prolonged operational uncertainty, with bamboo procurement reportedly almost stopping for around nine months.

Key Exam Points

• Local-level entrepreneurs invested in dedicated bamboo chipping units after letters of intent in 2023 and agreements in February 2024.
• Most units completed construction and infrastructure development by April 2025 and were commissioned around July 2025.
• Irregular orders and bamboo availability left several units idle or underutilised.
• Entrepreneurs continue to face loan repayments, electricity charges, salaries, maintenance and other fixed costs.
• NRL attributed the situation to the stabilisation process that precedes commercial production.

Why in News?

ONGC reported a gas discovery in a deepwater well off India’s eastern coast, with the discovery located about 43 km off Konark.

Key Exam Points

• The discovery was made on September 18 at the MN-DW18-1-H-D well.
• Gas was encountered at a depth of 1,441-1,452 metres after drilling to a target depth of 1,623 metres.
• The well had been flowing gas for three days with encouraging flow and reservoir pressure, according to ONGC.
• The discovery remains subject to appraisal and commercial evaluation.
• ONGC said proximity to the Odisha coast could support faster monetisation if commercial viability is established.

Why in News?

The Reserve Bank of India accepted bids worth Rs 25,000 crore in the second tranche of its ongoing open market operation sales programme to absorb surplus liquidity.

Key Exam Points

• Total bids received amounted to Rs 84,982 crore.
• The RBI accepted bids for several government securities, including GS 2031 and GS 2032.
• No bids were accepted for the 8.28 per cent GS 2027.
• OMO sales involve the central bank selling government securities and can be used to manage liquidity in the banking system.

Why in News?

Microsoft launched its fourth cloud region in India in Hyderabad, expanding the country’s cloud and AI infrastructure footprint.

Key Exam Points

• The new India South Central cloud region joins existing regions in Pune, Chennai and Mumbai.
• The launch forms part of Microsoft’s previously announced USD 20.5 billion investment commitment in India.
• Microsoft said India is becoming a major AI market, talent hub and technology builder.
• The report highlighted the gap between India’s share of global data generation and its current data-centre capacity.

Why in News?

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation asked States and Union Territories to accelerate skilling initiatives for operation and maintenance of rural drinking-water infrastructure.

Key Exam Points

• The Nal Jal Mitra programme includes an NSQF-aligned qualification for rural drinking-water systems.
• A 510-hour training course is planned for new entrants, along with a 120-hour recognition-of-prior-learning pathway for existing workers.
• Assessments indicate that more than 13 lakh personnel may be required in coming years for rural water infrastructure operation and maintenance.
• Sujalam Shakti was also discussed as a women-led village-level water-quality surveillance initiative.

Why in News?

A study reported that Meghalaya’s Mawsynram and Cherrapunji are facing increasing drought risk despite their reputation as among the world’s wettest places.

Key Exam Points

• The study analysed projected climate and hydrological data for 1981-2100.
• Rainfall is becoming concentrated in intense spells while light rain and the number of rainy days are declining.
• The Simple Daily Intensity Index showed a maximum local rise of 0.08 mm per day per year, while rainy days declined by an average 0.40 days per year.
• Under the high-emission SSP585 scenario, the study projected increased frequency and intensity of drought events.
• Projected maximum declines in mean annual streamflow were 9.8 per cent in the Sari-Gowain basin and 11.6 per cent in the Surma-Meghna basin under SSP585.

Why in News?

An elephant calf carcass was found between Kathalguri and Dessoie tea estates in Jorhat district, near the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary.

Key Exam Points

• The carcass was found by tea-estate workers and was subsequently retrieved by the Forest Department.
• A post-mortem was planned to determine the cause of death.
• The area is known for elephant movement into neighbouring tea gardens and villages.
• The report highlights the human-wildlife interface around protected and forested landscapes in Upper Assam.

Why in News?

Assam Pollution Control Board data for September 21 placed Sivasagar in the ‘Good’ category and several other cities in the ‘Satisfactory’ category.

Key Exam Points

• Sivasagar recorded an AQI of 50.
• Guwahati recorded 56, Nalbari 82, Nagaon 61 and Silchar 58.
• The figures represented the average of the previous 24 hours.
• AQI categories are used to communicate the relative level of air pollution and associated health concerns.

Why in News?

Northeast Frontier Railway is undertaking cleanliness, sanitation, environmental-awareness and public-welfare activities under the Swachhata Hi Sewa 2026 campaign.

Key Exam Points

• The campaign began on September 17 and will continue until October 2.
• Activities involve railway officials, Safai Mitras, students, Scouts and Guides and passengers.
• Riverbank cleaning drives include work along the Brahmaputra.
• The campaign also focuses on protecting water bodies and public spaces.

Why in News?

Authorities in northern Tanzania suspect poisoning in the deaths of 10 lions inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Key Exam Points

• The lions were found in the Ndutu area of the conservation landscape.
• Preliminary findings suggested possible poisoning, while an investigation was underway.
• The area supports lions, elephants and black rhinos alongside semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists.
• The IUCN classifies lions as Vulnerable, with threats including habitat loss, declining prey and human-wildlife conflict.

Why in News?

Microsoft India and South Asia President Puneet Chandok said AI should be built to serve humanity, with humans retaining control over the technology.

Key Exam Points

• Microsoft reported more than 23,000 engineers across 10 cities in India.
• The company announced a fresh USD 17.5 billion India investment for 2026-29, taking its total pledge to USD 20.5 billion.
• Chandok said AI is changing jobs while creating roles such as AI engineers and agent orchestrators.
• He emphasised testing, protection of intellectual property and secure, sovereign and trusted infrastructure.
• The report said India generates around 20 per cent of the world’s data but has about 3 per cent of data-centre capacity.

Why in News?

A medical discussion in Guwahati highlighted the use of Deep Brain Stimulation for selected patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

Key Exam Points

• DBS involves implanting electrodes in specific brain regions connected to a battery-powered pulse generator.
• The stimulation is used to regulate abnormal neural signals associated with dopamine deficiency.
• The procedure can reduce motor symptoms and, for selected patients, medication dependence.
• The report stressed detailed pre-surgical assessment and careful patient selection.
• DBS does not cure Parkinson’s disease; the report presented it as a treatment option for selected cases.

Why in News?

Microsoft launched the India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad, expanding cloud and AI infrastructure capacity in India.

Key Exam Points

• It joins existing Microsoft cloud regions in Pune, Chennai and Mumbai.
• The launch is linked to Microsoft’s USD 20.5 billion investment commitment in India.
• Cloud regions support data processing, storage and enterprise digital services.
• The development is relevant to India’s growing demand for AI and data-centre infrastructure.

Why in News?

The second edition of India’s multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti is scheduled at Jodhpur from September 26 to October 12.

Key Exam Points

• The exercise is described as India’s largest multilateral air exercise.
• It is intended to bring global air forces together for joint tactical manoeuvres and interoperability.
• The report said US F-35 participation was possible but had not been officially confirmed at the time of publication.
• The exercise is relevant to air-power cooperation and defence technology.

Why in News?

Eight participants from CV Raman Global University, Odisha, are set to represent India at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Key Exam Points

• The Shanghai competition is scheduled from September 22 to 27.
• Around 1,400 competitors from 73 countries and regions are expected across 64 skills.
• The eight participants will compete in seven skill areas, including autonomous mobile robotics, industrial control and water technology.
• WorldSkills is described in the report as the world’s largest international skills competition.

Why in News?

The 573rd birth anniversary of Srimanta Sankardev was observed at the historic Ramraikuti Satra at Satrasal in Dhubri district.

Key Exam Points

• Ramraikuti Satra is situated close to the India-Bangladesh international border.
• Devotees participated in a naam procession through neighbouring villages.
• Sankardev is remembered as a saint, philosopher, social reformer and exponent of Ekasarana Naam Dharma.
• The observance highlighted themes of devotion, equality and social harmony.

Why in News?

The Morigaon district unit of the All Bodo Students’ Union protested against the script used for Bodo in the recently released Hemkosh Supplement dictionary.

Key Exam Points

• The organisation welcomed the multilingual dictionary but objected to the script used for Bodo.
• Bodo is included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution and is an associate official language of Assam, according to the report.
• The issue highlights questions of language representation, script and cultural identity.
• The organisation demanded correction of what it described as an error.

Why in News?

Education Minister Ranoj Pegu called for redesigning and upgrading university and autonomous-institute curricula according to market and industry demands.

Key Exam Points

• The remarks were made during Mangaldai College’s 75th foundation-day and platinum-jubilee celebrations.
• The minister highlighted the autonomy of institutions to determine curricula, conduct examinations, announce results and award degrees.
• He also advised strengthening and digitising the examination-control system.
• The discussion connects higher education reform with employability and changing labour-market needs.

Why in News?

A Namghar is being established at Sarhad Pune’s Gujarwadi Katraj campus as a cultural and community institution for people from Assam and the Northeast.

Key Exam Points

• The initiative seeks to provide a place of prayer, community interaction and cultural expression.
• The project is associated with Sarhad Pune, an institution working on national integration.
• Organisers said the Namghar is intended to become a cultural bridge between Maharashtra and the Northeast.
• Namghar traditions are linked to the neo-Vaishnavite movement associated with Srimanta Sankardev.

Why in News?

Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya led a padyatra in Dibrugarh as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

Key Exam Points

• The Dibrugarh programme was the third leg of the Governor’s Nasha Mukt Bharat Sankalp Padyatra after Cachar and Sribhumi.
• Participants included district administration, police, CRPF, NCC and NSS cadets, students, teachers and NGOs.
• The campaign emphasised prevention, youth awareness and collective responsibility.
• The Governor also visited veteran educator and freedom fighter Phanidhar Gogoi, aged 96, under the Assam Varishtha Nagrik Samman initiative.