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25 articles across 6 categories for UPSC preparation.
In August 2026, India's LPG consumption fell 16.2% as PNG connections surged by 36%, while diesel and petrol use rose due to increased generator and i…
The Union Budget 2026-27 introduced a Construction & Infrastructure Equipment scheme with an ₹11,500 crore incentive over seven years to boost domesti…
On 1 September 2026, India raised the price of commercial LPG cylinders by about ₹10 per 19‑kg cylinder, while domestic cylinder rates stayed unchange…
India’s current account deficit widened to $4.2 bn (0.5% of GDP) in Q1 FY2026‑27, driven by a larger merchandise trade gap, while stronger services ea…
The Commerce Ministry has sought inputs from exporters and industry bodies to address US market access issues ahead of Minister Piyush Goyal’s Septemb…
In August 2026, India's GST collections rose nearly 15 % to about ₹2 lakh crore, driven largely by a 29 % jump in import‑related GST, while net growth…
In August 2026, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded a transaction value of ₹29.8 lakh crore and a volume of 24.51 billion payments, marking…
In July 2026, UPI processed a record 2,366 crore transactions, handling 85 % of India's digital payment volume and accounting for 49 % of global real‑…
The Lok Sabha has removed the ban on surcharges for UPI and RuPay transactions, allowing fees on purchases above ₹2,000 at certain merchants. While th…
India's real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, driven mainly by manufacturing and services, while agriculture lagged. Officials attribute the performance to r…
On 1 September 2026, President Xi Jinping urged SCO members to prioritise security, targeting terrorism, separatism, extremism, organised crime and nu…
On 1 September 2026, BJP president Nitin Nabin met Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov, reinforcing the strong India‑Russia partnership highlighted by Pri…
Telangana will conduct two special, two‑day campaigns on 5‑6 Sept and 12‑13 Sept 2026 to allow voters to file claims or objections for the Special Int…
On 1 September 2026, the Congress alleged that the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision in Maharashtra deleted 2.06 crore voter names to f…
Tamil Nadu has finished Phase 1 of Census 2027, involving 1.5 lakh officials and house‑listing, and has begun training officials to compile the Distri…
On 1 September 2026, the Supreme Court, invoking Article 142, quashed all FIRs against students who protested the NEET paper leak and ordered the Cent…
This archive contains 25 current affairs articles from September 2026, curated specifically for UPSC Civil Services Examination preparation. Every article is reviewed for UPSC relevance, categorised by subject area, and mapped to the relevant General Studies paper — giving you structured, revision-ready content.
This month's compilation spans 6 subject categories including defence, economy, environment, and international among 6 total topics. Each category section groups articles by theme, making it easier to revise topic-wise rather than chronologically.
By GS paper distribution, GS2 accounts for 12 articles, GS3 accounts for 12 articles, and GS1 accounts for 1 article this month. This breakdown helps you identify which GS papers received the most current affairs coverage and prioritise your revision accordingly.
Combine this monthly archive with Vaidra's daily current affairs for comprehensive Prelims and Mains coverage. Each article includes AI-generated key points, UPSC-specific analysis, predicted exam questions, and vocabulary terms to accelerate your preparation.