20 September 2026Current Affairs & GK Compendium — September 2026

Daily Current Affairs & GK Compendium — 20 September 2026

Climate Equity: President Murmu addresses NGT's international environmental conference, urging balanced climate resilience and economic development.

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High-level takeaways from today's compendium (PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express)

Climate Equity: President Murmu addresses NGT's international environmental conference, urging balanced climate resilience and economic development.
Urban Housing: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban achieves milestone of completing and delivering over one crore houses.
Adult Literacy: Ministry of Education conducts foundational literacy assessment test for twenty-five lakh learners under ULLAS scheme.
Sports Excellence: Indian shooting trio wins silver medal in Women's 10m Air Rifle at Asian Games 2026.

Objective One-Liners

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Dignitary Delivering the Valedictory Address at NGT International Climate Conference: President Droupadi Murmu.

Major Housing Milestone Achieved by PMAY-Urban: Completion of Over 1 Crore Pucca Houses.

Total Approved Investment Outlay for PMAY-U 2.0: Rs 10 Lakh Crore.

Nationwide Adult Literacy Assessment Conducted on 20 September 2026: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT).

Nodal Ministry Administering ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram: Ministry of Education.

Shooting Event in Which Sonam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan, and Vidarsa Vinod Won Silver at Asian Games 2026: Women's 10m Air Rifle Team.

Constitutional Article Obligating Citizens to Protect Forests, Lakes, Rivers, and Wildlife: Article 51A(g).

Constitutional Amendment Inserting Articles 48A and 51A(g) into the Indian Constitution: 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.

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Environmental Governance, Climate Justice and Ecological Restoration

Topic AEnvironmental Governance, Climate Justice and Ecological Restoration

President Droupadi Murmu Addresses Valedictory Session of NGT International Conference

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, addressed the valedictory session of the two-day International Conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on 20 September 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Key Facts & Dimensions

Emphasized that developing countries must chart equitable growth trajectories that enhance climate resilience while maintaining the momentum of socio-economic development and poverty alleviation.
Stressed that the true objective of sustainable afforestation is not merely counting planted saplings, but restoring healthy, biologically diverse, and self-sustaining native ecosystems.
Commended the Indian judiciary and NGT for embedding citizen participation into environmental governance, citing the government's 'Mission LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) as a model of community-driven ecological action.
Underlined the constitutional mandates of environmental protection under Article 48A (Directive Principles) and Article 51A(g) (Fundamental Duties).

Exam Takeaway & GS Relevance

UPSC GS-II (Judiciary and Environmental Jurisprudence) and GS-III (Environmental Conservation, Climate Justice, Afforestation Policies).

Education, Adult Literacy and Human Resource Development

Topic AEducation, Adult Literacy and Human Resource Development

Over 25 Lakh Learners Undertake FLNAT Under ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram

The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, conducted the nationwide Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) under the ULLAS initiative on 20 September 2026.

Key Facts & Dimensions

More than 25 lakh non-literate adult learners across 9 States and Union Territories appeared for the assessment to test basic proficiency in reading, writing, numeracy, and essential life skills.
ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme approved for FY 2022–2027 in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Targets individuals aged 15 years and above who could not access formal schooling, mobilizing educated volunteers under the spirit of 'Kartavya Bodh'.
Integrates teaching-learning materials through the ULLAS Mobile Application and DIKSHA portal, emphasizing digital, financial, and legal literacy.

Exam Takeaway & GS Relevance

UPSC GS-II (Government Policies in Education, Social Sector Initiatives, Human Capital Development).

Sports, International Tournaments and Youth Affairs

Topic ASports, International Tournaments and Youth Affairs

Indian Women's 10m Air Rifle Team Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026

The Indian trio of Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan, and Vidarsa K. Vinod clinched the Silver Medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Team event at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on 20 September 2026.

Key Facts & Dimensions

Delivered high-precision aggregate scores in competitive qualification rounds to claim second place on the podium behind hosts China.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the shooters for their exceptional teamwork and discipline.
Demonstrates the efficacy of institutional sports programs including the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and Khelo India in supporting elite shooting athletes.

Exam Takeaway & GS Relevance

SSC CGL / Banking / State PSCs (Sports Honours, Asian Games 2026, Sports Governance in India).

Static GK Foundations

Essential background concepts and core static knowledge tied to today's news

Focus #1

Constitutional Provisions for Environmental Protection in India

•Article 21: The Supreme Court has repeatedly expanded the Right to Life to encompass the right to a clean, healthy, and pollution-free environment (Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar, 1991; Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum, 1996).
•Article 48A (Directive Principles): Introduced by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976; directs the State to endeavour to protect and improve the environment and safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.
•Article 51A(g) (Fundamental Duties): Introduced by the 42nd Amendment; obligates every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.

Focus #2

Institutional Framework of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

•Genesis & Objective: Launched on 25 June 2015 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to provide pucca houses with basic civic amenities to all eligible urban families.
•Four Functional Pillars: (1) Beneficiary-Led individual house Construction/enhancement (BLC), (2) Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP), (3) In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) using land as resource, (4) Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) / Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS).
•Social Impact: Title deeds must be registered either in the name of the female head of the household or in joint names with her spouse, driving gender-equal property ownership.

Focus #3

ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram and Adult Education in India

•Scheme Profile: Centrally Sponsored Scheme approved for FY 2022–2027 by the Ministry of Education, replacing the erstwhile 'Saakshar Bharat' programme to align with NEP 2020 recommendations.
•Target Demographic: Covers non-literates aged 15 years and above across all States and Union Territories.
•Five Curricular Verticals: Foundational Literacy & Numeracy, Critical Life Skills (digital, financial, legal, healthcare), Basic Education, Vocational Skills, and Continuing Education.
•Assessment & Certification: Biannual assessment through the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) conducted across school venues in partnership with NIOS.

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Q1PYQ • UPSC Civil Services Prelims

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties concerning the environment in India? 1. Article 48A enjoins the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. 2. Article 51A(g) imposes a fundamental duty on every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment. 3. Both Article 48A and Article 51A(g) were inserted into the Constitution by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q2PYQ • UPSC Civil Services Prelims

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban' (PMAY-U), consider the following statements: 1. The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Rural Development. 2. In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) uses private participation to monetize land as a resource for providing housing to slum dwellers. 3. The houses constructed under the scheme must mandatorily be registered in the name of the female head or in joint ownership. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q3Daily MCQ • STANDARD

In her valedictory address at the NGT International Conference on Climate Dynamics in September 2026, President Droupadi Murmu underscored which of the following core environmental principles? 1. Afforestation strategies must prioritize the ecological revival of self-sustaining native habitats over mere numerical tree counts. 2. Climate action commitments must be reconciled with the legitimate development aspirations and poverty alleviation imperatives of developing nations. 3. All environmental disputes must be adjudicated exclusively by civil courts without tribunal involvement. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q4Daily MCQ • STANDARD

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U & PMAY-U 2.0), consider the following statements: 1. Over 1 crore houses have been completed and delivered under the mission. 2. PMAY-U 2.0 has been allocated an investment of Rs 10 lakh crore to construct affordable homes for 1 crore urban poor and middle-class families. 3. The scheme strictly excludes affordable rental housing from its operational verticals. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5Daily MCQ • STANDARD

Consider the following statements regarding the 'ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram': 1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme targeting adult learners aged 15 years and above who missed formal education. 2. Learning progress is evaluated biannually through the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT). 3. The scheme focuses exclusively on classical literature and excludes basic numeracy or digital skills. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Executive Briefing

Objective One-Liners

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Environmental Governance, Climate Justice and Ecological Restoration

President Droupadi Murmu Addresses Valedictory Session of NGT International Conference

Key Facts & Dimensions

Social Welfare, Urban Development and Housing for All

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) Crosses 1 Crore Delivered Pucca Houses

Key Facts & Dimensions

Education, Adult Literacy and Human Resource Development

Over 25 Lakh Learners Undertake FLNAT Under ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram

Key Facts & Dimensions

Sports, International Tournaments and Youth Affairs

Indian Women's 10m Air Rifle Team Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026

Key Facts & Dimensions

Static GK Foundations

Constitutional Provisions for Environmental Protection in India

Institutional Framework of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram and Adult Education in India

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