September 19, 2026 - Current Affairs

India – Nepal Discussed Ties

Context

The Finance Minister of Nepal visited India and had a meeting with the Indian Finance Minister and External Affairs Minister.

About

The Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was concluded.

It was related to market access, Customs and trade facilitation, standards, food safety, border infrastructure, rail and road connectivity and other trade-related matters.

India’s Software Services Exports: A Pillar of the Service Sector

Context

According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI), India’s software services exports rose 8.2% year-on-year to $221.4 billion in 2025-26.

About Service Sector in India

The services sector includes trade, transport, communication, financial services, IT and IT-enabled services, professional services, tourism, education and healthcare.

It is a major contributor to India’s economic growth, employment, foreign exchange earnings and global competitiveness.

Creative Economy is Emerging as India’s Next Growth Frontier

In News

India’s creative industry is booming in film, music, gaming, animation, design, publishing, advertising and digital content, powered by culture, creativity and intellectual property.

Creative Economy

The creative economy is made up of industries whose value is predominantly derived from creativity, culture, technology and intellectual property.

It covers media and entertainment, animation and visual effects, gaming, live cultural experiences and digital content platforms that operate across borders at scale.

First Meeting of JPC on FCRA Bill

Context

At the first meeting of Parliament’s Joint Committee on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, members raised questions on the proposed changes.

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010

It was first enacted in 1976, replaced in 2010, and further amended in 2016, 2018, and 2020.

It is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

News In Short 19-09-2026

Context

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay paid floral tributes on the 147th birth anniversary of social reformer E.V. Ramasamy in Chennai.

About E.V. Ramasamy (1879-1973)

E.V. Ramasamy, popularly known as “Periyar” (the Great One), was born on September 17, 1879, in Erode, Tamil Nadu.

He was an Indian social activist and politician who started the Self-Respect Movement in 1925 to challenge caste hierarchy and promote social equality, rationalism and self-respect.