Assam Current Affairs 23 September 2026: Important Exam Updates

Why in News?

The Assam Tribune reported election-related security concerns in Samaguri and the deployment of security arrangements as political activity intensified ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll.

Key Exam Points

• The APCC requested additional security arrangements for AICC general secretary Bhupesh Baghel during his Assam programmes.
• Baghel was scheduled to hold meetings with party workers in Morigaon and Jagiroad on September 23.
• The report followed an election-related incident involving a Congress convoy in Samaguri.
• The Nagaon election administration has also appointed a Police Observer, Shri Lalit Shakyawar, IPS, for the bye-election.
• The Observer is stationed at the Police Guest House (Kapili), Nagaon, for the duration of the poll process.

Why in News?

Assam State Film (Finance & Development) Corporation chairman Simanta Shekhar resigned from his post and announced that he was also leaving the BJP.

Key Exam Points

• Shekhar said he sent his resignation to the Assam Chief Minister and BJP state president Dilip Saikia.
• He resigned as chairman of the Assam State Film (Finance & Development) Corporation.
• He also resigned as a State executive member and general member of the BJP.
• He stated that the decision was taken for personal reasons and said it was not related to political ideology, policy or dissatisfaction with any person.
• He said he would not be involved with any political party in the future.

Why in News?

The Enforcement Directorate’s Guwahati Zonal Office provisionally attached bank balances, fixed deposits, a stock-trading account, motor vehicles and cash worth about Rs 15.25 crore in a money-laundering investigation involving GoMillions LLP.

Key Exam Points

• The case arose from an FIR registered by the CBI Anti-Corruption Branch, Guwahati.
• The ED said the firm allegedly solicited deposits through a product-based multi-level marketing enterprise styled ‘TradeBull’.
• The reported scheme allegedly promised a fixed daily return of 0.85 per cent and doubling of investment within about six months.
• The investigation concerns alleged collection of deposits from thousands of members through an online portal.
• The attachment is a provisional enforcement action; the newspaper report does not establish guilt through a final court judgment.

Why in News?

The Gauhati High Court dismissed the CBI petition seeking re-examination of the Daniel Topno murder case, in which former minister Ripun Bora had been discharged by the trial court.

Key Exam Points

• Daniel Topno, a tea tribe leader, was shot dead in Sonitpur district in 2000.
• The Sessions Court, Kamrup (Metro), discharged Ripun Bora in 2015.
• Both CID and CBI chargesheets had been filed and were later amalgamated by the court.
• The High Court found no substantial material against Bora and upheld the discharge position described in the report.
• The case illustrates judicial scrutiny of investigative and prosecution processes.

Why in News?

The ED’s Guwahati Zonal Office-I arrested Deepesh Bajoria in an investigation into an alleged organised illegal cricket-betting syndicate operating across Assam and the Northeast.

Key Exam Points

• The arrest was made under Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
• The ED alleged that Bajoria acted as a principal bookie using online betting platforms and encrypted messaging channels.
• The agency said about Rs 28.12 crore was credited and about Rs 28.03 crore debited through an account of M/s DRM Coke between April 2022 and May 2026.
• Digital data and property-related documents were reportedly recovered during searches.
• A CBI Court in Guwahati remanded Bajoria to six days of ED custody, while the investigation continues.

Why in News?

Russia and Ukraine exchanged major overnight aerial attacks as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travelled to New York for UN General Assembly engagements and meetings with world leaders.

Key Exam Points

• Russian strikes hit at least four Ukrainian regions and officials reported five deaths.
• Ukraine said it damaged another Russian oil refinery in a long-range strike.
• Zelenskyy sought international support for de-escalation and for protecting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
• Attacks on energy facilities and shipping have affected diesel supplies and Black Sea agricultural exports.
• The report noted the importance of Russia and Ukraine to global wheat and corn trade.

Why in News?

A Sri Lankan High Court Trial-at-Bar convicted 15 of 24 accused in the case related to the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings.

Key Exam Points

• The 2019 attacks killed 270 people, including 11 Indians, and injured more than 500.
• The attacks targeted three Catholic churches and three luxury hotels.
• The court acquitted nine of the 24 accused before it.
• The accused faced charges under Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act and related offences.
• The case has implications for counter-terrorism, accountability and India-Sri Lanka security relations.

Why in News?

India and Norway held the 12th meeting of their Joint Working Group on Environment in Oslo and reviewed cooperation in marine pollution, environmental priorities and the Green Strategic Partnership.

Key Exam Points

• The meeting was held on September 10-11, 2026, according to the report.
• Discussions covered plastics and marine pollution, environmental priorities and cooperation.
• The two sides reiterated their commitment to the Green Strategic Partnership.
• India-Norway cooperation also includes innovation and research linked to environmental and climate concerns.
• The engagement reflects India’s use of bilateral partnerships for environmental diplomacy.

Why in News?

India’s Ambassador to Denmark, Manish Prabhat, met Greenland’s Parliament Speaker and discussed possible cooperation including investment, skilled manpower, healthcare, tourism, cultural exchange and Arctic research.

Key Exam Points

• The discussions included possible cooperation in mining investment and skilled manpower.
• India expressed interest in polar and Arctic research collaboration with Greenlandic institutions.
• Cultural cooperation areas mentioned included tourism and film-making.
• The Indian Embassy also organised outreach activities in Nuuk, including yoga and Ayurveda presentations.
• The engagement reflects India’s growing interest in Arctic research and international partnerships.

Why in News?

Nepal’s meteorological authorities warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the country, including areas that could face inundation.

Key Exam Points

• Forecasts pointed to heavy rainfall during September 25-27 in some areas.
• Authorities advised residents to remain alert and prepare for risks associated with heavy rain.
• The forecast was particularly relevant for mountain and trekking regions.
• Travellers and trekkers were advised to monitor weather conditions and return from mountain regions where necessary.
• The development is relevant to disaster preparedness in the India-Nepal Himalayan neighbourhood.

Why in News?

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said India is on track to add 7.5-8 GW of wind energy capacity in the current financial year.

Key Exam Points

• India added more than 6 GW of wind capacity in 2025-26.
• Installed wind capacity stood at 58.52 GW as of August 31, 2026.
• India had added 2.42 GW of wind capacity between April and August 2026.
• The country aims to have more than 100 GW of wind energy capacity by 2030.
• The update is relevant to India’s renewable-energy transition and energy security.

Why in News?

The Mines Ministry said it would soon introduce an incentive scheme to promote domestic processing of lithium and nickel.

Key Exam Points

• The scheme is intended to build an integrated critical-mineral value chain in India.
• The government has cleared proposals for critical-mineral processing parks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
• Lithium is a key input for lithium-ion batteries used in EVs, electronics and energy storage.
• Nickel is used extensively in stainless steel and is important for high-energy-density batteries.
• The policy aims to reduce dependence on imported processed critical minerals.

Why in News?

India and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries concluded their seventh high-level energy dialogue in New Delhi with an agreement to deepen cooperation.

Key Exam Points

• The dialogue reviewed short-, medium- and long-term oil-market outlooks.
• Both sides emphasised investment and supply security amid geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility.
• The OPEC-India Energy Dialogue was launched in 2015 and has met annually at ministerial level.
• India relies on imports for more than 88 per cent of its oil needs, according to the report.
• The two sides agreed to reconvene the dialogue next year in Vienna.

Why in News?

A Global Rice Archive featuring about 200 commercially relevant rice varieties from India and around the world will debut at the Bharat International Rice Conference in New Delhi.

Key Exam Points

• The archive will be presented at Bharat Mandapam from October 23-25.
• Indian varieties include Basmati and regional varieties such as Joha rice from Assam and Chakhao Black Rice from Manipur.
• The display is designed to help international buyers compare varieties by grain characteristics, origin and processing format.
• The initiative links rice exports with biodiversity, geography, culinary traditions and cultivation practices.
• The conference will also include business-to-business meetings, innovation showcases and a Rice Festival.

Why in News?

The Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel held discussions with a European Parliament delegation on industrial development, clean energy, electric mobility and decarbonisation.

Key Exam Points

• The talks covered clean technologies, sustainable mobility and advanced energy solutions.
• India highlighted the PLI schemes for automobiles and auto components and Advanced Chemistry Cells.
• PM E-DRIVE was also discussed in the context of electric mobility and domestic manufacturing.
• The sides discussed trade, investment, technology and global supply chains.
• The engagement links industrial policy with India’s clean-energy transition.

Why in News?

NHIDCL will fund a Wildlife Institute of India study to assess how construction of the proposed Brahmaputra underwater tunnel could affect Ganges river dolphins and aquatic biodiversity.

Key Exam Points

• The study is titled ‘Beneath the Brahmaputra’.
• It will use acoustic monitoring, habitat assessment and dolphin tagging.
• Researchers will assess ecological responses and the effects of construction-related noise and vibrations.
• The study has three phases: pre-construction, during construction and post-construction recovery.
• The latest estimate cited in the report recorded 635 dolphins in the Brahmaputra river system and its tributaries in Assam.

Why in News?

Three people were killed and three others injured in separate wild-elephant attacks at four locations in Sonitpur and Karbi Anglong districts.

Key Exam Points

• One elephant moved out of a nearby forest and attacked people in the Dhekiajuli police-station area.
• Two people were killed in separate incidents in the Sonitpur area.
• The incidents highlight the human-wildlife interface around forest and village landscapes in Assam.
• Forest and police authorities responded to the incidents and monitored the movement of the elephant.
• The development is relevant to conflict mitigation, habitat connectivity and community safety.

Why in News?

A report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean warned that an extreme El Nino could produce major economic and social impacts across the region.

Key Exam Points

• ECLAC estimated losses equivalent to at least 2 per cent of regional GDP in a high-intensity event.
• The report projected an additional 4.8 million people could be pushed into poverty.
• Energy, agriculture, fisheries and infrastructure were identified as vulnerable sectors.
• The report cited a more than 90 per cent chance of El Nino reaching very strong intensity during 2026-27.
• ECLAC recommended early-warning systems, stronger water management, diversified energy sources, climate insurance and social protection.

Why in News?

The Assam Tribune’s September 22 air-quality table showed Good to Satisfactory air quality across the listed Assam cities.

Key Exam Points

• Guwahati recorded an AQI of 66, classified as Satisfactory.
• Nalbari recorded 81, also classified as Satisfactory.
• Nagaon recorded 53, classified as Satisfactory.
• Sivasagar recorded 41 and Silchar 47, both classified as Good.
• The figures represent the average of the previous 24 hours as reported by the Pollution Control Board, Assam.

Why in News?

A district-level coordination meeting in Biswanath discussed government sites for Automatic Weather Stations and Automatic Rain Gauges under the Weather Information Network and Data System.

Key Exam Points

• The meeting was chaired by Biswanath Deputy Commissioner Karabi Saikia Karan.
• The initiative is intended to improve the availability of reliable weather information.
• The reported applications include weather-based assessment and crop-loss assessment under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
• AWS and ARG instruments can support agricultural risk management through local weather observations.
• Inter-departmental coordination was highlighted for implementation.

Why in News?

The Assam Tribune examined how Guwahati’s Integrated Traffic Management System uses cameras, software, control centres and human intervention to regulate traffic.

Key Exam Points

• The system broadly comprises the Adaptive Traffic Control System and Traffic Violation Detection System.
• AI can govern signal duration based on traffic density at selected locations.
• A Command and Control Centre at the DCP office in Ulubari supports operations.
• The TVDS focuses on helmet violations, seat-belt violations, mobile-phone use while driving and red-light jumping, among other violations.
• Around 78 signal junctions were reported operational under the system, while about 2,000 CCTV cameras cover around 800 strategic locations.

Why in News?

A report cited growing numbers of unemployed young people in China launching one-person AI companies as AI tools lower the cost of coding, marketing and administrative work.

Key Exam Points

• More than seven million new solo companies were reportedly established in China last year, around 42 per cent more than in 2024.
• Founders are using AI for coding, marketing, customer service and administrative tasks.
• The report also noted that many of these businesses are struggling to make money.
• The development illustrates how AI can lower entry barriers for entrepreneurship while also reshaping employment.
• It is relevant to debates on AI, labour markets and the future of work.

Why in News?

The government mandated compulsory Bureau of Indian Standards certification for smartphone screen protectors sold in India.

Key Exam Points

• The notification applies the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 to smartphone screen protectors.
• The corresponding Indian Standard cited is IS 19348:2025.
• The requirement takes effect from April 1, 2027.
• The move is intended to improve conformity and product quality and support domestic manufacturing.
• The case illustrates the role of standards and compulsory registration in consumer-product regulation.

Why in News?

Biswanath officials reviewed locations for Automatic Weather Stations and Automatic Rain Gauges under the Weather Information Network and Data System.

Key Exam Points

• AWS and ARG instruments provide localised weather observations.
• The data can support crop-loss assessment and weather-based insurance processes.
• The initiative is linked in the report to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
• Government-site identification is part of district-level implementation.
• The system demonstrates the role of digital and automated observation in climate-resilient agriculture.

Why in News?

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation advised the public and healthcare stakeholders to use painkillers and antibiotics rationally and responsibly.

Key Exam Points

• The advisory highlighted the risk of chronic kidney disease and other renal complications from indiscriminate use.
• It specifically referred to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics.
• The regulator called for adherence to prescription requirements and stronger antimicrobial stewardship.
• Drug import, manufacture, sale and distribution are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and associated rules.
• The development is relevant to antimicrobial resistance and responsible medicine use.

Why in News?

Gauhati University and a senior Thai delegation discussed cooperation in higher education, research, information technology, culture, training, internships and academic exchange.

Key Exam Points

• The Thai delegation was led by Urasa Mongkolnavin, Director-General in Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Officials from Thai universities also participated in the interaction.
• Gauhati University Vice-Chancellor Prof Nani Gopal Mahanta highlighted historical, cultural and linguistic links.
• The discussions covered research, IT, training and student or academic exchange.
• The engagement shows the role of universities in India’s regional and international outreach.

Why in News?

The 13th Pragjyoti International Dance Festival will bring classical dance performances, academic discussions, lecture-demonstrations and cultural interactions to Guwahati and Goalpara.

Key Exam Points

• The festival is scheduled from September 25 to 28.
• It is curated by Sattriya dancer and scholar Dr Anwesa Mahanta.
• The programme will include classical dance exponents, national awardees, scholars and emerging performers.
• The festival is organised by Kalpa with the Goalpara district administration and support from the Ministry of Culture and Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra.
• The event also aims to connect classical dancers with local artistes.

Why in News?

The Noonmati-Gauhati Club stretch of Maniram Dewan Road was reported to be affected by potholes, recurring waterlogging, debris and haphazard parking.

Key Exam Points

• The New Guwahati Territorial Road Division attributed deterioration largely to prolonged waterlogging.
• Several culverts have been constructed to improve water discharge.
• A cross-culvert near the Goswami Service petrol pump was expected to be completed by September 26.
• Repair work had commenced on the road.
• Officials expressed the expectation that the stretch would be restored before Durga Puja.

Why in News?

The Assam State Primary Teachers’ Association warned that it could revive agitation if government assurances regarding teachers regularised through the Special Recruitment Drive were not implemented.

Key Exam Points

• The association referred to assurances given by the Education Department on September 7.
• It sought higher investment in education and an end to assigning teachers non-academic duties.
• The association also planned awareness activities on issues including child labour.
• The resolutions were adopted at the first executive meeting of the association’s 2026-28 committee.
• The meeting discussed a two-year action programme, academic agenda and charter of demands.

Why in News?

Assam State Film (Finance & Development) Corporation chairman Simanta Shekhar resigned from the corporation and from his membership of the BJP.

Key Exam Points

• The resignation was submitted to the Assam Chief Minister and BJP state president Dilip Saikia.
• Shekhar said the decision was for personal reasons.
• He stated that it was not related to political ideology, policy or dissatisfaction with any person.
• He said he would not be involved with any political party in the future.
• The report is relevant to the institutional role of state film-development bodies in Assam.