25 September 2026
The Odisha Pavilion won the Best Award in the 'State Category' at the 9th Bharat International Water Week, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 25 September 2026. The recognition covers Odisha's work in climate-resilient water management, irrigation infrastructure and grassroots participation through Water Panchayats. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi thanked the State Water Resources Department officers, engineers, employees and farmers.
Event:
9th Bharat International Water Week
Venue:
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Award:
Best Award, State Category
Why it matters for exams: Awards and venues at national events are routine state-affairs recall.
Kerala PSCUPSCSSC
24 September 2026
The Goa Department of Home announced a solemn function to mark the death anniversary of Dr. T. B. Cunha.
It will be held at Dr. T. B. Cunha's Memorial at Azad Maidan, Panaji, on September 26, 2026, at 10.00 a.m.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant will lay a wreath on the memorial.
The announcement was issued by the Department of Information and Publicity from Panaji.
Venue:
Azad Maidan, Panaji
Date of function:
September 26, 2026
Organiser:
Department of Home
Why it matters for exams: T. B. Cunha is a central figure of the Goa freedom movement; his memorial and the Azad Maidan link are State Focus staples.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Azad Maidan — A public square in Panaji that holds memorials to Goa's freedom fighters.
24 September 2026
India won silver in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Asian Games on 24 September 2026.
The team of T S Manu, M R Poovamma, Vishal T K and Vithya Ramraj clocked 3 minutes 14.46 seconds.
Bahrain won gold in a Games-record 3:12.87.
Manu is a native of Karinkanikunnu near Muttil in Wayanad district.
The result was confirmed after the UAE, which had lodged a protest, was disqualified.
India has now won a medal in the event at all three editions in which it has been held: gold in 2018 and silver at Hangzhou in 2023.
India's time:
3:14.46
Gold:
Bahrain (3:12.87)
Manu's district:
Wayanad
Why it matters for exams: Medal winners from Kerala at the Asian Games, with event, timing and district, are frequent Kerala PSC sports questions.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Mixed 4x400m relay — A relay in which two men and two women each run one 400-metre lap.
23 September 2026
Soorya Krishnamoorthy, cultural organiser and former chairman of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, died at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on the evening of 23 September 2026.
Born Nataraja Krishnamoorthy, he studied engineering at TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, and worked as a scientist with ISRO.
He founded the Soorya Festival in 1977; it grew into one of the longest-running cultural festivals in Asia.
He also served as director of the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC).
He received the Kerala Prabha award, among the state's highest civilian honours, and the National Award for Stage Craft and Direction in 1996.
He wrote the screenplay of the 2011 Malayalam film Melvilasom, based on his own play.
Soorya Festival founded:
1977
Former post:
Chairman, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
State honour:
Kerala Prabha
Why it matters for exams: Founders of major cultural institutions, their awards and works are routine Kerala PSC 'persons in news' questions.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Kerala Prabha — The second tier of the Kerala Puraskaram, the state's civilian honours.
KSFDC Kerala State Film Development Corporation — State body that promotes film production and runs theatres in Kerala.
22 September 2026
The President of India presented the 72nd National Film Awards at a ceremony held in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat. Veteran actor Shri Anant Nag was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2024, recognising his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. Among the films recognised at the ceremony were 'Article 370', 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' and 'Bhakshak'. The Santhali-language film 'Angen' and the non-feature film 'Bhangaar' were also honoured. The National Film Awards, presented annually, are among India's highest recognitions for achievement in cinema.
Award:
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Recipient:
Anant Nag
Venue:
Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat
Why it matters for exams: Tests awareness of national awards and honours in cinema, a recurring culture-section topic for competitive exams.
Kerala PSCUPSC
21 September 2026
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, died on 21 September 2026 at the age of 76.
Dubai declared 10 days of official mourning, with flags at half-mast.
He was the fourth and youngest son of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former Ruler of Dubai.
He served as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security and Group Chairman of A.R.M. Holding, and headed Al Wasl club.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan offered condolences to the Al Maktoum family.
Age:
76
Mourning in Dubai:
10 days
Why it matters for exams: The UAE's leadership, Dubai's ruling family and the offices they hold are asked in Gulf-focused current affairs.
Kerala PSCUPSC
20 September 2026
Cardiologist Dr G. Vijayaraghavan died in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, 20 September 2026, aged 84.
A native of Perumpuzha in Kollam, he took his MBBS from Thiruvananthapuram Medical College in 1964.
He researched endomyocardial fibrosis, a heart disease common in Kerala.
He and his team set up the first 2D echocardiography laboratory at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2009 and was vice-chairman of KIMS Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram.
Age:
84
Padma Shri:
2009
Research:
Endomyocardial fibrosis
Why it matters for exams: Padma award winners from Kerala and medical firsts are regular persons-in-news questions.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Echocardiography — An ultrasound scan that shows the structure and movement of the heart.