Daily Current Affairs- 24th September 2026

Daily Current Affairs- 24th September 2026

G20 Nations Adopt 4 Consensus Outcomes on Energy, Water and Critical Minerals

In the News: G20 nations adopted four consensus outcomes at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial held in Houston, Texas. The outcomes focused on energy access, infrastructure development, water resilience and critical-mineral supply-chain security. The meeting highlighted the importance of affordable energy, reliable infrastructure and secure mineral value chains.

Key Points:

• Four Consensus Outcomes: The G20 outcomes covered household energy access, infrastructure permitting, water reuse and critical-mineral supply chains. These areas are linked with energy security, industrial growth and climate-resilient development. The outcomes were consensus-based and non-binding in nature.
• Energy Access Focus: One outcome focused on expanding access to affordable and reliable energy. It highlighted the role of secure energy systems in supporting households, industries and essential services. Energy access remains a major development priority for emerging economies.
• Water Resilience: The ministerial also focused on water reuse and water resilience. Water recycling and efficient water use can reduce pressure on freshwater resources. This is important for drought-prone areas, industries, agriculture and urban infrastructure.
• Critical Minerals: Critical minerals were highlighted as essential for clean energy, digital infrastructure, batteries, electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing. The G20 outcome called for stronger and more diversified mineral supply chains. Such cooperation is important because many minerals are concentrated in limited geographies.
• Infrastructure and Regulation: The outcomes also covered faster and more predictable permitting and regulatory systems for infrastructure projects. Efficient approvals can support energy projects, transmission networks, mining infrastructure and industrial investment.

What is ‘enemy state’ in UN Charter, which Japan wants removed

In the News: Japan renewed its call for removing the “enemy state” references from the United Nations Charter during the 81st UN General Assembly. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that the Charter should be reviewed as it still contains post-Second World War language. The issue has again brought attention to Articles 53, 77 and 107 of the UN Charter.

Key Points:

• Meaning of Enemy State: The term “enemy state” in the UN Charter refers to a state that was an enemy of any signatory of the Charter during the Second World War. The expression was inserted in the post-war context of 1945. It is now widely seen as an outdated reference in the Charter framework.
• Relevant Articles: The phrase appears in connection with Articles 53, 77 and 107 of the UN Charter. Article 53 deals with regional arrangements and enforcement action, while Article 107 relates to action taken after the Second World War. Article 77 contains a trusteeship-related reference.
• Japan’s Position: Japan has argued that the reference should be deleted because it no longer reflects present international realities. Japan has stated that it has contributed to international peace and the rule-based order after the Second World War. The demand is also linked with wider UN reform discussions.
• UN Reform Context: A 2005 UN General Assembly resolution had expressed the resolve to delete references to “enemy States” from the Charter. However, formal Charter amendment requires approval by two-thirds of the General Assembly and ratification by two-thirds of UN member states, including all five permanent members of the Security Council.

Shantanu Moitra to Receive National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 in Indore

In the News: Music composer Shantanu Moitra has been selected for the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026. The award ceremony will be held in Indore on September 28, the birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar. The honour recognises his contribution to music direction in Indian cinema.

Key Points:

• Award Recipient: Shantanu Moitra will receive the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 for music direction. He is known for composing music for several acclaimed Hindi films. His work is associated with melody-driven film music and background scores.
• Award Ceremony: The ceremony will be held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on September 28. The date marks the birth anniversary of legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar. Indore is also important because Lata Mangeshkar was born there in 1929.
• About the Award: The National Lata Mangeshkar Award was instituted by the Madhya Pradesh government in 1984. It honours major contributions to Indian music. The award alternates between the fields of music direction and playback singing.
• Notable Works: Shantanu Moitra’s well-known film scores include Parineeta, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, Piku and 12th Fail. His compositions are recognised for combining classical, folk and contemporary musical styles.
• Cultural Importance: The award preserves the legacy of Lata Mangeshkar and recognises excellence in Indian music. It also strengthens Madhya Pradesh’s association with major national-level cultural honours.

Mizoram Woman Farmer to Receive FAO 100 Women Heroes Award

In the News: Z. T. Lalrithangi, a woman farmer from Mizoram, has been selected among FAO’s “100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development.” She is a strawberry grower from Sangau village in Lawngtlai district. The recognition is part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026.

Key Points:

• Award Recipient: Z. T. Lalrithangi, popularly known as Pi Mari-i, has been selected for the FAO 100 Women Heroes recognition. She belongs to Sangau village in south Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district. Her recognition highlights women’s contribution to rural livelihoods and agrifood systems.
• Agricultural Work: Lalrithangi is known for strawberry cultivation in Mizoram. Her work has helped promote horticulture-based livelihood opportunities in the region. She has also worked with agricultural institutions for value addition such as strawberry juice production.
• FAO Recognition: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is recognising women contributors in agrifood systems and rural development. The initiative is linked with the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. It highlights women farmers’ role in food security and rural economies.
• Mizoram Context: Mizoram’s hilly terrain gives scope for horticulture, fruits and high-value crops. Recognition of a farmer from Lawngtlai district shows the role of local innovation in improving incomes. It also draws attention to women-led farming in the Northeast.
• Previous Recognition: Lalrithangi was earlier recognised as Lawngtlai district’s best farmer at Horti Fair, Mizoram 2026. Her selection by FAO gives international visibility to her work. It also supports wider recognition of women farmers in Indian agriculture.

Bhikaji Cama Birth Anniversary: Life, Contributions and Key Facts on the Flag of 1907

In the News: The birth anniversary of Bhikaji Cama was observed on September 24. She was one of the prominent women revolutionaries of India’s freedom movement and is remembered for raising an early version of the Indian flag on foreign soil. Her 1907 flag-unfurling at Stuttgart remains an important episode in the history of Indian nationalism.

Key Points:

• Birth and Early Life: Bhikaji Rustom Cama was born on September 24, 1861, in Bombay. She belonged to a Parsi family and later became deeply involved in India’s freedom struggle. She spent a major part of her political life in Europe.
• Role in Freedom Movement: Cama worked with Indian nationalists abroad and supported anti-colonial activities from London and Paris. She was associated with leaders such as Dadabhai Naoroji and other Indian revolutionaries. Her work helped internationalise the cause of Indian independence.
• Flag of 1907: Bhikaji Cama unfurled an early version of the Indian flag at the International Socialist Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907. This was one of the first occasions when an Indian flag was raised on foreign soil. The act symbolised India’s demand for freedom before an international audience.
• Features of the Flag: The 1907 flag was a tricolour associated with India’s nationalist aspirations. It carried the words “Vande Mataram” and included symbolic representations connected with India’s provinces and communities. It was different from the present National Flag adopted in 1947.
• Legacy: Bhikaji Cama is remembered as a pioneering woman nationalist, international campaigner and symbol of political courage. Her contribution is important in the study of revolutionary nationalism, the Indian diaspora’s role in the freedom movement and the evolution of India’s national symbols.