Current Affairs 27 September 2026

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  • Russia Backs India’s Bid for Permanent UN Security Council Seat
  • Centre Extends AFSPA in Specified Areas of Three Northeastern States

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DIPLOMACY

Russia Backs India’s Bid for Permanent UN Security Council Seat

Russia publicly supported India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. The statement was reported on September 27, 2026, in the context of continuing debate over reform of the UN’s principal security body. India has long argued that the current Council structure does not adequately represent contemporary global realities. Russia’s position strengthens diplomatic support for India’s claim among major powers. The issue is relevant to India’s foreign policy and multilateral diplomacy. The demand for reform also involves representation for regions such as Africa, Latin America and Asia.

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Which country is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

DEFENCE

Centre Extends AFSPA in Specified Areas of Three Northeastern States

The Centre extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. The extension will remain in force for another six months from October 1, 2026. AFSPA enables the government to declare areas as “disturbed areas” when conditions warrant the deployment of armed forces. The law grants specified powers to armed forces operating in such areas. The decision is linked to continuing security assessments in parts of the Northeast. Its application remains area-specific rather than automatically covering every district of the states.

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AFSPA was enacted in which year?

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