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UPSC Current Affairs 22 September 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs22 September 2026

23 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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Today's Topics

politics
7
society4
international4
science3
defence2
schemes1

Must Read Today

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Tamil Nadu Expands Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes VI‑VIII – ₹724 crore Allocation

Tamil Nadu widens school‑breakfast scheme to VI‑VIII, spending ₹724 crore on nutrition and attendance.

86%
UPSC
2
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Parachute Deployment Technology for India’s Gaganyaan Crew Module – Multi‑Staging, Reefing and Testing

Indigenous three‑stage parachutes strengthen Gaganyaan crew safety and self‑reliance

86%
UPSC
3
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Governor Gehlot asks Karnataka CM Shivakumar to revisit GO limiting Vande Mataram to two stanzas — constitutional clash

Governor challenges Karnataka’s GO on Vande Mataram, raising centre‑state constitutional clash

83%
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GS Paper I

4 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Delays in Emergency Cardiac Care: Rural ECG Gaps, PCI Timelines & PMJAY Coverage

Delayed cardiac care exposes rural health gaps and insurance shortfalls in India.

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76%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS1

Supreme Court Scrutinises ECI's Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls in West Bengal and Delhi

Supreme Court probes voter‑roll deletions, flagging risks to universal franchise before elections

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72%
UPSC
societySocial Issues & InclusionGS1

Supreme Court Upholds Urdu Rights Amid Telangana School Incident — Implications for Language Policy

Supreme Court verdict on Urdu rights raises language policy stakes for UPSC.

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68%
UPSC
societySocial Issues & InclusionGS1

Kerala Cleric Bans Women from Public Halls at Religious Events – Implications for Gender, Religion and State

Kerala cleric’s ban on women tests constitutional gender equality versus religious freedom.

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45%
UPSC

GS Paper II

12 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Governor Gehlot asks Karnataka CM Shivakumar to revisit GO limiting Vande Mataram to two stanzas — constitutional clash

Governor challenges Karnataka’s GO on Vande Mataram, raising centre‑state constitutional clash

Read full analysis
83%
UPSC

GS Paper III

7 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Tamil Nadu Expands Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes VI‑VIII – ₹724 crore Allocation

Tamil Nadu widens school‑breakfast scheme to VI‑VIII, spending ₹724 crore on nutrition and attendance.

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86%
UPSC
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politics
Legislation & Institutional Governance
GS2

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Challenge to SC/ST Atrocities Act Amendments (2015, 2018)

Supreme Court upholds tougher SC/ST Act, sparking debate on reverse discrimination.

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74%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Maharashtra Congress Demands Inquiry into Deletion of 2.06 Crore Voters in SIR Exercise

Congress warns that 2.06 crore voters were deleted in Maharashtra’s roll‑cleaning, demanding a probe.

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74%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Karnataka CM Shivakumar Mulls Dissolution of KPSC Amid Recruitment Scam – SIT Appointment Controversy

CM Shivakumar may dissolve KPSC amid court‑ordered recruitment scam probe.

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74%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

NTA’s Post‑NEET‑UG 2024 Leak Reforms: New Experts, Blockchain Vault & AI Checks

NTA revamps exam security with new experts, blockchain and AI after NEET‑UG leak.

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74%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Upholds Religious Freedom Against Compulsory Full Rendition of Vande Mataram – 2026 Act Challenge

Supreme Court protects religious freedom against forced full Vande Mataram rendition.

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74%
UPSC
defenceGeneralGS2

UK PM Andy Burnham Announces RAF Air‑to‑Air Refuelling Support to Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks

UK backs Saudi air defence to safeguard vital oil routes through Bab el‑Mandeb.

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74%
UPSC
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

US Deploys On‑Orbit Space Control Weapons – Implications for Space Law & Security

US on‑orbit weapons spark urgent debate on space law and security for India.

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72%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

G7 Urges Houthis to Halt Red Sea Attacks on Saudi Arabia – Implications for Gulf Security

G7’s call to curb Houthi attacks underscores Gulf security and oil‑price risks for India.

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70%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

US Warns of Rapid Escalation After Houthi Missile Strike on Riyadh – Implications for Saudi Oil and Regional Security

US warns rapid escalation after first Houthi missile strike on Saudi capital, raising oil‑security stakes.

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70%
UPSC
internationalInternational BodiesGS2

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Calls for Strengthened Multilateralism and Global Institutional Reforms at P4M Summit

Jaishankar pushes multilateral reforms at P4M summit amid 4F crisis and rising tensions

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70%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Malacca‑Singapore Strait Regime vs Hormuz: Lessons for India’s Maritime Security

India can boost maritime security by adapting the Malacca‑Singapore cooperative model for Hormuz.

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60%
UPSC
science
Sci-Tech Developments & Innovation
GS3

Parachute Deployment Technology for India’s Gaganyaan Crew Module – Multi‑Staging, Reefing and Testing

Indigenous three‑stage parachutes strengthen Gaganyaan crew safety and self‑reliance

Read full analysis
86%
UPSC
scienceeducation healthGS3

Kerala’s 2025 Antimicrobial Resistance Report Shows Widespread Drug‑Resistant Bacteria Across Hospitals and Communities

Kerala’s AMR data warns of a looming drug‑resistance crisis for health policy.

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80%
UPSC
environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

Scientists Warn of ‘Super’ 2026‑27 El Niño Impact on India’s Monsoon, Forests and Marine Life

Super El Niño 2026‑27 threatens India’s monsoon, forests and marine life – a test for climate policy.

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78%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS3

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Announces Drought Mitigation Notification within 3 Days — Centre Aid Sought

Maharashtra to issue drought‑mitigation notification and tap NDRF for farmer relief

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77%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

AI Lab Leaders Call for Slowdown as AGI Risks Trigger Industry‑wide Alarm

AI giants urge slowdown, flag AGI risks – a test for India’s tech‑policy framework.

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72%
UPSC
economyMacro TrendsGS3

Tamil Nadu Aims for $1.5 Trillion Economy by 2035‑36 – 17% Nominal Growth Target Announced at NITI Aayog

Tamil Nadu sets $1.5 trillion GDP goal, demanding 17% annual nominal growth.

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