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UPSC Current Affairs 25 September 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs25 September 2026

18 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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Today's Topics

politics
6
economy5
international2
environment2
schemes1
society1

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

NIPUN 2.0: Extending Foundational Literacy & Numeracy to Grades 3‑5 – Policy Imperatives

NIPUN 2.0 aims to close literacy gaps in Grades 3‑5, a priority for education policy.

84%
UPSC
2
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

EPF Wage Ceiling Raised to ₹25,000 – Seminar at Kozhikode Cyberpark Highlights New Rules

EPF wage ceiling hike to ₹25,000 deepens social security coverage – crucial for GS‑III.

82%
UPSC
3
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Government Disburses ₹36,754 crore under PLI Schemes; Launches e‑B‑4 Visa Platform – 2026 Update

PLI incentives and e‑B‑4 Visa push India’s self‑reliance and manufacturing growth.

82%
UPSC

GS Paper I

3 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS1

Supreme Court Review of 2026 Amendment Expanding ‘National Song’ Mandate – Impact on Freedom & Rights

Supreme Court tests compulsory full Vande Mataram against fundamental rights

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82%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS1

Supreme Court Petitions to Strip Immunity of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar – Implications for Election Law

Supreme Court challenges CEC immunity, raising questions on electoral accountability.

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81%
UPSC
societyGeneralGS1

The Hindu’s ‘Made of Chennai’ Photo Exhibition Showcases Madras’s Performing Arts Heritage (2026)

Heritage archives meet policy: The Hindu’s exhibition underscores state‑media partnership in cultural preservation.

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70%
UPSC

GS Paper II

7 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

NIPUN 2.0: Extending Foundational Literacy & Numeracy to Grades 3‑5 – Policy Imperatives

NIPUN 2.0 aims to close literacy gaps in Grades 3‑5, a priority for education policy.

Read full analysis
84%
UPSC
international

GS Paper III

8 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyInvestment & TradeGS3

EPF Wage Ceiling Raised to ₹25,000 – Seminar at Kozhikode Cyberpark Highlights New Rules

EPF wage ceiling hike to ₹25,000 deepens social security coverage – crucial for GS‑III.

Read full analysis
82%
UPSC
economy
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International Bodies
GS2

France‑Mexico Veto‑Regulation Initiative Gains Momentum in UNGA – Implications for UNSC Reform

Voluntary veto restraint gains UN backing, reshaping the debate on UNSC reform.

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78%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Chirag Paswan Urges Election Commission to Clarify SIR Roll‑Deletion Controversy

EC’s SIR roll deletions spark trust crisis – UPSC must examine electoral integrity

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78%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Narrows Stay on Allahabad HC Order Quashing NSA Detention of DU Student Akriti Chaudhary

Supreme Court trims stay, upholding High Court’s quash of NSA detention of DU student.

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73%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

ECI’s Delisting of RUPPs and the Funding Mystery of Indian Political Parties

ECI’s delisting of RUPPs spotlights the urgent need for transparent political party funding.

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69%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Directs Uniform Media Protocol for Police Arrests – Implications for Privacy and Due Process

Supreme Court mandates uniform police media protocol to protect privacy and due process.

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60%
UPSC
internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

U.S.-Denmark-Greenland Security Deal 2025: Expanded US Military Footprint in the Arctic

US‑Denmark‑Greenland pact deepens Arctic security and limits China’s foothold.

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55%
UPSC
Investment & Trade
GS3

Government Disburses ₹36,754 crore under PLI Schemes; Launches e‑B‑4 Visa Platform – 2026 Update

PLI incentives and e‑B‑4 Visa push India’s self‑reliance and manufacturing growth.

Read full analysis
82%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Government to Review MDR Subsidy on UPI with Indian Banks’ Association – Implications for Merchants and Consumers

MDR on UPI starts Oct 15 2026; govt‑bank talks will shape subsidy and consumer protection.

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78%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Saudi Aramco Boosts Gulf of Oman STS Transfers, Straining VLCC Availability and Raising Costs

Pipeline attack forces Aramco to shift routes, tightening VLCC supply and raising charter costs.

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75%
UPSC
environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

Nepal PM Shah Calls for Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGA Amid Devastating Flash Floods

Tri‑national Himalayan climate‑resilience plan flagged at UNGA to curb flash‑flood disasters.

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74%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Defends New 0.4% MDR on High‑Value UPI Merchant Payments

New 0.4% MDR on high‑value UPI payments signals a policy shift, not a tax.

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74%
UPSC
environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

Kerala Demands ESA Limit to 8,590.69 sq km Forest Areas in Western Ghats — State vs Centre

Kerala pushes to shrink Western Ghats ESA to forest land only, challenging centre’s environmental policy.

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74%
UPSC
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Google’s Project Suncatcher to Test AI Chip in Space on SpaceX Transporter‑18 – Satellite Computing Implications

AI chips in orbit could redefine India’s space‑tech and security capabilities.

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70%
UPSC