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Daily Current Affairs – September 2026
The day’s news that matters for Prelims and Mains, organised by GS paper, with practice questions.
30.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Top Court Flags Steep Mark-Ups on Essential Drugs Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Sharp Disparity Flagged: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the sharp disparity between the prices charged to retailers and consumers for essential medicines, particularly cancer drugs, observing that steep mark-ups placed an enormous burden on taxpayers and amounted […]
29.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: States Stumped by Demography Panel’s Religion-Wise Queries Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Panel’s Queries: The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) under the Union Home Ministry has sought religion-wise data for the past 15 years on birth and vehicle registrations, school enrolment, and property transactions, as well as district-wise details of religious structures […]
28.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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News 1 : Census 2027 Is a ’National Responsibility’, Says Modi Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) National Responsibility: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described Census 2027 as a national responsibility requiring public participation. With over 32 crore families recorded and 2.6 crore people having self-enumerated digitally, he said accurate information about people and […]
27.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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1 Electoral roll revision and voter inclusion GS II Constitution Electoral reforms Rights of voters Why this is in the news At its meeting on 26 September 2026, the Election Commission said that Booth Level Officers would visit persons flagged as unmapped or as having logical discrepancies during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR). They […]
26.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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1 Restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir Why in the news The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir moved a resolution in the Legislative Assembly seeking the immediate restoration of full Statehood. The resolution stated that it was in addition to the Assembly resolutions of 26 June 2000 and 6 November 2024. Opposition members […]
25.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Polls Rigged, CEC Should Quit Immediately: Rahul Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that elections in India are being rigged, and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar […]
24.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Opposition Calls for CEC’s Exit Over ’Illegal Conduct’ Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Opposition Demands Removal: Opposition parties on Wednesday sought the removal of Gyanesh Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) after an Indian Express expose claimed that two of the three members of the Election Commission (EC), Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and […]
23.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Opposition Calls for CEC’s Exit Over ’Illegal Conduct’ Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Opposition Demands Removal: Opposition parties on Wednesday sought the removal of Gyanesh Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) after an Indian Express expose claimed that two of the three members of the Election Commission (EC), Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and […]
22.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: India-New Zealand FTA to Come Into Effect on Oct. 20 Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) FTA Ratified: The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand was ratified on Monday and will come into effect on October 20, 2026. The agreement aims at doubling bilateral trade to ₹35,000 crore in the "next […]
21.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: SC Calls for Law to Safeguard Multi-Crore Court Deposits Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Legislative Reform Needed: A law is necessary to protect crores deposited by litigants across courts and tribunals in the country during pending appeals, the Supreme Court said in a recent judgment. A Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok […]
20.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Developing Nations Wrongly Blamed for Emissions: Modi Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) PM Modi’s Statement: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the responsibility for carbon emissions had often been "wrongly placed" on developing countries. He also claimed that India was the only G-20 country to have fulfilled all the commitments it made […]
18.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: U.S. Clears Russia Sanctions Bill; India Faces Tariff Threat Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Bill Passed by U.S. House: The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation targeting Russia’s energy sector, individuals, and the "shadow fleet" of tankers, including authorising the U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India […]
17.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Pakistan Corvette Collides With Indian Navy Warship Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Diplomatic Protest Lodged: India summoned Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistan Navy corvette, PNS Hunain (F-273), collided with a frontline Indian Navy warship in the North Arabian Sea on the evening of September […]
16.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Merchants Face 0.4% Fee on UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) New MDR Framework: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a charge of 0.4% that most merchants will have to pay banks and payment processors on UPI payments they receive in excess of ₹2,000 per transaction, effective […]
14.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Modi Flags Weaponisation of Tech, Critical Minerals Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Warning on Weaponisation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned against the "weaponisation" of technology and access to critical minerals, stating that it "can hinder our shared progress." He emphasised that BRICS has emphasised "inclusivity in the adoption of technology" and […]
13.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: BRICS Countries Adopt New Delhi Declaration at the 18th Summit Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Syllabus Mapping (Relevance) Deep Dive: Core Issues & Analysis (For Mains Answer Body) A. Prime Minister Modi’s 3-Pillar Reform Road Map B. Geopolitical Dynamics & Compromise Key Terms (For Prelims & Mains) Mains Question Framing Linkage to Broader […]
12.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Houthis Take Key Shipping Lane Along Yemen’s Red Sea Coast Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Strategic Capture: Yemen’s Houthis seized a strategic Red Sea island on Friday after capturing territory along the coast, sealing their takeover of a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia. After a week-long offensive that has left hundreds […]
11.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Houthis Seize Key City on Red Sea, Advance Towards Bab el-Mandeb Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Strategic Capture: Yemen’s Houthis seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha on Thursday, according to a Yemeni military source. The Iran-backed group is now advancing towards the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait "after having […]
10.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Centre Against English Being ’Native’ Language Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Centre’s Position: The Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it "has an issue" with treating English as an indigenous language, but assured the court that it would move quickly with consultations on granting current Class 6 students a one-time reprieve […]
09.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: Modi Hits Out at Critics as He Opens Freight Corridor Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Freight Corridor Inaugurated: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Navi Mumbai with Dadri in Uttar Pradesh, marking the project’s completion . The corridor is […]
08.09.2026 Daily Current Affairs Analysis l UPSC l TNPSC l SSC l Vasuki Vinothini Kurukshetra IAS
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Headline: UN World Map Shows Arunachal Pradesh & Aksai Chin Between India-China Claim Lines Preliminary Facts — For UPSC Prelims 🗺️ New UN World Map 🇮🇳 Arunachal Pradesh 🏔️ Aksai Chin 🇮🇳🇵🇰 Jammu & Kashmir and LoC India’s Position India’s sovereign territory, including Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, must be depicted according to India’s official […]
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Select IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis Headline: India–China Hold Corps Commander-Level Military Talks in Arunachal Pradesh Preliminary Facts — For UPSC 🇮🇳🇨🇳 First Corps Commander-Level Talks in Eastern Sector 🪖 3 Corps — Spear Corps 📍 Expansion of Military Dialogue Syllabus Mapping — UPSC Relevance GS Paper II […]
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Select IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis Headline: Glacial Collapse Unlikely to Halt China’s Plan to Build Mega Dam Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Project Unwavering: Fresh concerns triggered by the devastating glacial collapse along the Nepal-China border are unlikely to sway Beijing’s plans to proceed with the construction […]
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Select IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis Headline: ISRO Launches Advanced Imaging Satellite EOS-05 Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Successful Launch: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday successfully launched its advanced earth observation satellite EOS-05 aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F17). The GSLV, on its 19th […]
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Select IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis Headline: India, China Yet to Announce 2 Additional Border Meeting Points Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) New BPM Points: India and China have agreed to establish two additional Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). However, […]
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Select IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis Headline: India, Uzbekistan Upgrade Ties, Agree on Uranium Deal Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Ties Elevated: India and Uzbekistan on Sunday decided to elevate their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a target of $5 billion in annual trade by 2030, following talks […]
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Select IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis Headline: Ensure Peace, Freedom of Navigation, PM Urges Iran Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) High-Level Meeting: In the first top-level meeting between Iran and India since the beginning of the war on Iran in February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President […]
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Select IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis Headline: Top Court Quashes FIRs Against Gen Z Protesters Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Historic SC Order: The Supreme Court, at the urging of the Centre, took a rare and extraordinary step on Tuesday to quash criminal cases registered against Gen Z […]
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Select IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis Headline: ’Supersized’ El Nino to Be Strongest Ever Recorded: UN Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Unprecedented Forecast: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has forecast a near 100% likelihood that the El Nino weather phenomenon will persist through February 2027, fueled by exceptionally […]
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Select IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis IAS IPS Daily Current Affairs Analysis Headline: UN Charts Course to Manage Global Warming-Limit Breach Preliminary Facts (For Mains Answer Introduction) Acknowledged Breach: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has, for the first time, set out a detailed “overshoot, peak, and decline” pathway, acknowledging that a breach of the […]