Assam Current Affairs 14 September 2026: Important Exam Updates

Why in News?

The Election Commission gave the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress time to submit additional documents in a dispute over organisational control of the party.

Key Exam Points

• The EC said it had not passed any interim order in the dispute.
• The Mamata Banerjee-led faction was given time until September 16 to submit additional details and documents.
• A further hearing was scheduled for September 17, if required.
• The dispute involves two rival factions of the TMC.
• The issue concerns organisational control and use of the party’s election symbol.
• The episode is relevant to the role of the Election Commission in recognition and organisational disputes involving political parties.

Why in News?

The Manipur Government appealed to the Campaign for Justice and Fair Delimitation to withdraw its agitation demanding an update of the National Register of Citizens using 1951 as the base year before the Census.

Key Exam Points

• The Campaign for Justice and Fair Delimitation announced a shutdown of Central and State government offices from September 11.
• The demand is for updating the Manipur NRC using 1951 as the base year.
• The demand is linked to conducting the NRC before the Census.
• The 8th session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly reaffirmed its earlier resolution concerning the NRC.
• The State Government said the issue had been conveyed to the Union Home Ministry.
• The agitation affected the functioning of government offices, particularly in Imphal.

Why in News?

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a new Integrated District Commissioner office complex and a Railway Over Bridge in Jorhat.

Key Exam Points

• The new DC office complex is located at Cinnamara, outside Jorhat town.
• The new office is solar-powered with a capacity of 50 kilowatts.
• The building includes a 150-seat auditorium, a 60-seat conference hall and a National Informatics Centre facility.
• The office complex was constructed at a cost of Rs 49.22 crore.
• The 545-metre-long, 7.5-metre-wide Cinnamara ROB was constructed at a cost of Rs 65 crore.
• The old British-era DC office is proposed to be converted into a museum-experience centre.
• The development was described by the Chief Minister as part of a process of decolonisation.

Why in News?

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump on September 23 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.

Key Exam Points

• Sharif is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 25.
• Pakistan is expected to raise India’s decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.
• The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty was brokered by the World Bank.
• The treaty governs sharing and use of the Indus river system’s six rivers by India and Pakistan.
• The 81st UN General Assembly’s high-level General Debate is scheduled from September 22 to 28.
• Sharif is also expected to highlight the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.

Why in News?

Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel began a week-long official visit to China to attend the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.

Key Exam Points

• Sigdel’s visit is scheduled from September 13 to 19.
• The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum will be held from September 15 to 17.
• The forum’s theme is “Build Consensus on Stability, Advance Security Governance Together”.
• The forum is a platform for international security and defence dialogue.
• Nepal and China have conducted the Sagarmatha Friendship joint military exercise since 2017.
• The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism, disaster response and professional exchanges.

Why in News?

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee to discuss bilateral cooperation and friendly relations.

Key Exam Points

• The discussions highlighted the two countries’ shared history, heritage and cultural ties.
• The meeting covered bilateral issues and ways to strengthen friendly relations.
• The statements issued after the meeting did not refer to pending water-sharing issues.
• The 1996 Ganges Water Sharing Treaty is set to expire in December 2026.
• The Ganges and Teesta water issues remain important elements of India-Bangladesh relations.
• An interim Teesta water-sharing arrangement was finalised in 2011 but could not be signed because of opposition from the then West Bengal government.

Why in News?

India sent the first consignment of components for a 70-metre Bailey bridge to Nepal to restore connectivity in the flood-affected Betrawati area.

Key Exam Points

• A Bailey bridge is a portable, prefabricated modular steel truss bridge.
• It can be assembled quickly without heavy machinery or specialised tools.
• The bridge assistance is part of India’s humanitarian support to Nepal following flash floods on August 26.
• India has sent more than 130 tonnes of relief material and deployed 54 expert personnel.
• The Indian Air Force operated at least eight special flights to deliver relief supplies.
• Indian tunnel-rescue and forensic teams were also assisting Nepalese authorities.

Why in News?

An Iranian commercial vessel was struck near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran-backed Houthis claimed fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia amid continuing regional tensions.

Key Exam Points

• The Iranian vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
• The incident reportedly killed one crew member and wounded four others.
• Iran-backed Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.
• The Houthis had captured a key port city and an island on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, described in the report as a crucial alternative shipping route to the Strait of Hormuz.
• Security concerns in the region have implications for commercial shipping and energy markets.
• The developments illustrate the strategic importance of maritime chokepoints in global trade and energy security.

Why in News?

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a collaborative grain market and a new insurance mechanism among BRICS nations to strengthen economic cooperation.

Key Exam Points

• The proposals were made at the concluding session of the BRICS Summit.
• Putin proposed an insurance mechanism and a collaborative grain market.
• He also proposed a dedicated platform for economic growth within BRICS.
• The proposals were presented against the background of sanctions affecting Russian crude oil exports.
• Putin said the New Development Bank was handling projects worth about USD 140 billion.
• The proposals aim at strengthening intra-BRICS trade, investment and economic resilience.

Why in News?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions with her Iranian counterpart, the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister during the BRICS Summit.

Key Exam Points

• Sitharaman discussed economic cooperation with Iranian Finance Minister Dr Seyed Ali Madanizadeh.
• With AIIB President Zou Jiayi, discussions covered infrastructure and transport connectivity priorities.
• Other areas included local-currency financing, private-sector participation and expanding AIIB’s global presence.
• With Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, India discussed strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
• India and Russia agreed to advance negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty.
• The two sides also discussed cooperation in financial services.

Why in News?

India’s semiconductor sector has attracted USD 1.4 billion in all-time equity funding across 281 funded companies, according to Tracxn data reported ahead of SEMICON India 2026.

Key Exam Points

• The sector has attracted USD 1.4 billion in all-time equity funding.
• Nearly half, or USD 701 million, was raised since 2025.
• SEMICON India 2026 is scheduled for September 17-19 at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, New Delhi.
• India has 3,557 companies in the sector, with 281 funded companies and 142 companies having raised equity funding.
• The sector recorded USD 228 million in funding in 2026 year-to-date.
• Electronic Manufacturing Services led funding since 2025 with USD 313 million.
• Sector funding rose from USD 49 million in 2021 to USD 473 million in 2025, with a five-year CAGR of over 36 per cent.
• Bengaluru remained the dominant hub in terms of companies and equity funding.

Why in News?

India will host the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking the first time the global forum will be held in South Asia.

Key Exam Points

• WCEF 2026 will be held from September 15 to 18.
• The theme is “Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity”.
• The forum focuses on reuse, refurbishment and recycling of existing materials and products.
• It is jointly organised by the CPCB, Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, Government of Finland, MoEFCC, Government of Gujarat and Gujarat Pollution Control Board.
• More than 2,000 stakeholders from over 65 countries are expected to participate.
• The event will focus on circular finance, private-sector investment, innovation, digitalisation and technology.
• More than 125 national and international exhibitors are expected to showcase circular solutions.

Why in News?

The BRICS Women’s Business Alliance and BRICS Business Council called for stronger intra-BRICS trade, investment and business cooperation.

Key Exam Points

• The BRICS Women’s Business Alliance presented its 2026 Annual Report.
• The alliance called for greater opportunities for women entrepreneurs and improved access to capital and innovation.
• Women-led economic empowerment was described as an economic strategy rather than merely a sectoral issue.
• The BRICS Business Council called for stronger trade, investment, value chains and technology sharing.
• The recommendations were aligned with India’s four BRICS chairship pillars: resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.

Why in News?

Around 3.5 tonnes of obsolete electronic equipment were collected from academic laboratories of Assam University, Silchar, during an e-waste collection drive.

Key Exam Points

• The collection drive was conducted under the supervision and guidance of the Assam Pollution Control Board.
• The drive was part of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies observance.
• The collected e-waste will be transported to a recycling facility at Tihu in Nalbari district.
• The university’s first such drive last year generated around Rs 1 lakh from the sale of collected e-waste.
• The initiative promotes responsible disposal of obsolete electronic equipment and environmental management.

Why in News?

Swarming caterpillars have infested paddy fields in Sivasagar district in the post-flood scenario.

Key Exam Points

• About 98 villages had been affected as of Saturday.
• The affected area covered around 750 hectares.
• Within Demow LAC, 29 villages covering approximately 235 hectares were affected.
• The district agriculture department distributed pesticides and organised community and aerial spraying using drones.
• More than 550 hectares of paddy fields were reported to be under control.
• The episode illustrates the agricultural vulnerability of post-flood areas to pest outbreaks.

Why in News?

The Assam Pollution Control Board’s air-quality data for September 13 recorded varying AQI levels across major towns in the State.

Key Exam Points

• Nagaon recorded an AQI of 63, categorised as satisfactory.
• Nalbari recorded 62 and Guwahati 58, both in the satisfactory category.
• Sivasagar recorded 43 and Silchar 40, both categorised as good.
• The figures represented averages of the preceding 24 hours.
• The data was reported by the Pollution Control Board, Assam.

Why in News?

The SARPA Assam Team conducted a capacity-building workshop on snakebite management under the ICMR’s Zero Snakebite Death Initiative for SARPA Mitras in Demow.

Key Exam Points

• The training was conducted at the Demow Block on September 8.
• 75 volunteers, five from each panchayat, were selected, with 57 attending the programme.
• Sessions covered identification of venomous and non-venomous snakes, prevention, first aid and myths and facts.
• Training also focused on recognising danger signs of snakebite envenomation and immediate medical referral.
• Community awareness, healthcare capacity-building and timely referral were identified as priorities.

Why in News?

India’s semiconductor industry is recording rapid growth in funding and company formation ahead of the fifth edition of SEMICON India.

Key Exam Points

• The sector has attracted USD 1.4 billion in cumulative equity funding.
• There are 3,557 companies in the sector, including 281 funded companies.
• The sector recorded USD 228 million in funding in 2026 year-to-date.
• Funding increased from USD 49 million in 2021 to USD 473 million in 2025.
• The five-year funding CAGR was over 36 per cent.
• SEMICON India 2026 will be held from September 17-19 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the fifth edition on September 17.

Why in News?

Cybercrime officials in Guwahati reported that fraudsters are increasingly using pension, medical insurance and provident fund details to target older and less tech-savvy residents.

Key Exam Points

• People in the 50-60 age group and above are particularly vulnerable.
• Fraudsters use information related to pensions, medical insurance and provident fund accounts.
• The Guwahati cybercrime cell receives at least 140 cases a month, according to an official.
• Fraudsters may ask victims to share their screen or download APK files.
• Officials advised people not to share bank details or OTPs with unknown persons.
• The case highlights the importance of digital literacy and cyber-security awareness.

Why in News?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said BRICS members had agreed on an Integrated Early Warning System for prevention of and response to infectious diseases.

Key Exam Points

• The system aims to strengthen preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks.
• BRICS also prepared Early Warning Data Integration Guidelines for disaster management.
• The approach reflects the growing importance of data integration in disaster preparedness.
• BRICS linked resilience with pandemics, climate disasters and supply-chain disruptions.
• The initiative is part of India’s four-pillar BRICS chairship approach.

Why in News?

DPIIT issued a public notice warning against unauthorised use, reproduction or imitation of the official Indian Patent Office logo and insignia.

Key Exam Points

• The notice concerns the official logo of the Indian Patent Office.
• The logo represents the statutory authority under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• Unauthorised use may create a misleading impression of government endorsement or affiliation.
• The notice refers to the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950, Trade Marks Act, 1999, Copyright Act, 1957 and Information Technology Act, 2000.
• Startups, MSMEs and applicants were advised to rely on the official patent portal for statutory filings and communications.