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UPSC Current Affairs 26 September 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs26 September 2026

21 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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politics6
society3
defence2
science1
environment1

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defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS2

MHA Extends AFSPA in Manipur, Nagaland & Arunachal Pradesh for Six Months from Oct 1 2026

AFSPA extension deepens centre‑state friction and security debate in the Northeast

90%
UPSC
2
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

India’s Nuclear Doctrine Under Review: Core NFU Stance Amid Changing China‑Pakistan Dynamics

India’s NFU doctrine faces review amid China‑Pakistan nuclear upgrades and new tech threats.

84%
UPSC
3
internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Saudi, Pakistan, Turkiye Cement Makkah Defence Alliance to Counter Houthi Threats

Saudi‑Pakistan‑Turkiye pact tightens collective defence against Houthi threats, a key UPSC theme.

83%
UPSC

GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS1

Congress Demands Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over Unauthorised Change to Form 6

Congress challenges CEC's unauthorised change to Form 6, citing constitutional overreach.

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74%
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GS Paper II

14 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS2

MHA Extends AFSPA in Manipur, Nagaland & Arunachal Pradesh for Six Months from Oct 1 2026

AFSPA extension deepens centre‑state friction and security debate in the Northeast

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90%
UPSC
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

India’s Nuclear Doctrine Under Review: Core NFU Stance Amid Changing China‑Pakistan Dynamics

GS Paper III

6 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Announces Benefits of E20 Ethanol‑Blended Petrol and Future Flex‑Fuel Vehicles

E20 fuel rollout links energy security, farmer income and pollution control – a UPSC priority.

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82%
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India’s NFU doctrine faces review amid China‑Pakistan nuclear upgrades and new tech threats.

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84%
UPSC
internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Saudi, Pakistan, Turkiye Cement Makkah Defence Alliance to Counter Houthi Threats

Saudi‑Pakistan‑Turkiye pact tightens collective defence against Houthi threats, a key UPSC theme.

Read full analysis
83%
UPSC
internationalInternational BodiesGS2

India Engages Russia, Iran & GCC at UNGA Amid US Sanctions on Russian & Iranian Energy

India balances US sanctions by deepening ties with Russia, Iran and the GCC at UNGA.

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82%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

BJP’s V. Ram Madhav Defends Modi’s Candidacy Amid Claims of Electoral Roll Irregularities

Madhav urges ECI to clear SIR roll irregularities, reaffirming Modi’s candidacy.

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80%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Congress Calls for Supreme Court Suo Moto Action Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over Form 6 Changes

Congress urges Supreme Court suo moto action over contested Form 6 amendment.

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80%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

ECI Announces New SIR Rules for Voter Rolls, Extends Claim Period in Maharashtra & Delhi

ECI tightens SIR rules and extends claim periods to safeguard voter rolls before 2026 elections.

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78%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

AP High Court Declares Three‑Capitals Petitions Infructuous After Parliament Codifies Amaravati as Sole Capital

Parliament’s 2026 amendment ends Andhra Pradesh’s three‑capitals saga, raising federal‑state law questions.

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75%
UPSC
societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Assam Cabinet Approves 2026 Rules for Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages

Assam mandates registration of all Muslim marriages, tightening personal law oversight.

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74%
UPSC
politicsinternational bodiesGS2

PM Modi’s Central Asia Visit Targets BRICS, UN Security Council Seat & Reviving India‑Central Asia Summit

Modi’s Central Asia tour leverages BRICS, UNSC bid and connectivity to boost India’s strategic clout.

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72%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

AI‑Driven Integration of Scholarships in India: Bridging the Discovery Gap for Students

AI‑driven scholarship platform can unlock billions of unused funds for Indian students.

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71%
UPSC
internationalInternational BodiesGS2

PM Modi’s 2026 US Visit: Quad Summit, UN Summit of the Future, Diaspora Rally and US Election Context

Modi’s US visit ties Quad strategy, UN reform and trade to a pivotal US election.

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70%
UPSC
internationalInternational BodiesGS2

UNGA 81st Session 2026: Final Term of Secretary‑General Guterres, Bangladesh Presidency & India’s UNSC Bid

India’s UNSC bid and Bangladesh’s UNGA presidency highlight shifting UN power dynamics in 2026.

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70%
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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Rajthal Gram Panchayat Deploys ‘Thekri Pehra’ Vigil to Curb Drug Abuse in Haryana

Gram Panchayat’s 24‑hour vigil uses fines to curb drug trafficking in Haryana

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50%
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international
Agreements & Initiatives
GS3

China-US $30 bn Tariff‑Reduction Deal and AI Dialogue Signed During Xi’s Washington Visit

US‑China $30 bn tariff cut and AI dialogue signal a new phase of economic cooperation.

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80%
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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS3

Bangladesh‑US MoU on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation Signed – Implications for Energy Security

US‑Bangladesh nuclear MoU boosts energy security and reinforces non‑proliferation commitments.

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75%
UPSC
environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

Karnataka Rejects Kasturirangan Report ESA Framework – Implications for Western Ghats Conservation

Karnataka blocks ESA plan, intensifying centre‑state debate on Western Ghats protection

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73%
UPSC
internationalInternational BodiesGS3

India’s Right of Reply at UNGA Criticises Pakistan’s ‘Puppet’ Regime and 27th Amendment

India’s UN rebuttal spotlights Pakistan’s army‑centric constitution and Kashmir tension.

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72%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Revisiting Lottery Prohibition in India: Legal Amendments and Fiscal Implications

Amending lottery law can boost state revenue and curb illegal gambling.

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62%
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