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538 articles across 8 categories for UPSC preparation.
On 30 September 2026, the MHA confirmed that senior LeT commander Moosa was killed, neutralising the last of four senior militants active in Jammu & K…
Japan has urged India to fast‑track the internal approval of the UNICORN naval radar agreement signed in July, while announcing a Quad naval drill nea…
Afghanistan's Defence Ministry reported that on 26 September 2026, a group of fighters—including Islamic State militants and former Afghan security pe…
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act for six months from 1 Oct 2026, covering all of Manipur, nine di…
India’s nuclear doctrine, anchored on credible minimum deterrence and a No First Use pledge since 2003, faces new challenges from China‑Pakistan align…
The Pentagon is investigating a diversion of F-35 parts to Hong Kong, with Australia’s defence minister confirming the shipment but denying sensitivit…
On 22 September 2026, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced limited RAF air‑to‑air refuelling support for Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi attacks th…
The United States has confirmed deployment of defensive on‑orbit space control weapons, prompting concerns over the militarisation of space and gaps i…
India’s defence production hit a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025‑26, with exports soaring 62% and private firms contributing 24% of output. However…
On 18 September 2026, HAL delivered two LCA trainer aircraft to the IAF, four Dhruv NG helicopters to PHL, and the HTT‑40 basic trainer (named Ankur)…
On 17 September 2026, HAL announced a shift to a broader domestic aerospace ecosystem by outsourcing structural components to private firms, including…
On 16 September 2026, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs designated the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organisation under the UAPA, following n…
On 14 September 2026 the U.S. Space Force disclosed deployment of on‑orbit space control weapons that can jam, spoof or hijack satellites, highlightin…
India shifted from a passive, diplomatic response to cross‑border terrorism to a proactive stance marked by surgical strikes, Operation Sindoor (2025)…
From 9 September 2026, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will visit Australia and New Zealand to deepen naval cooperation with the…
On 8 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led a historic three‑day visit to Sri Lanka, marking the first Indian defence ministerial trip in…
China’s PLA is fast‑tracking the development of humanoid combat robots, with procurement notices, university research and industry prototypes indicati…
On 7 September 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council approved ₹1.10 lakh crore of defence procurements, with 98% earmarked for Indian industry. The ap…
On 7 September 2026, Kim Jong Un commissioned the second 5,000‑tonne destroyer, Kang Kon, equipped with nuclear‑capable missiles, as the US‑South Kore…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Sri Lanka from 8‑10 September 2026, the first Indian defence ministerial visit in 38 years, to review the 20…
In August 2026, India signed a co‑production deal with the U.S. to assemble the Javelin anti‑tank guided missile system at Tata Advanced Systems Ltd,…
On 3 September 2026, India launched the ten‑year RAKSHA framework to integrate defence diplomacy with foreign policy, boost self‑reliant defence manuf…
On 3 December 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched ‘ Raksha ’, a ten‑year strategic framework aimed at deepening defence diplomacy, promoting…
Traditional military strength has long been defined by high‑tech conventional arsenals . However, advances in precision‑guided missiles and the rise o…
India has signed an LOA under the US FMS programme to acquire the Javelin fire‑and‑forget ATGM, enhancing infantry anti‑armour capability. A co‑produc…
On 1 September 2026, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the 2025‑26 performance of 16 defence PSUs, highlighting a production value of ₹1.8…
On 30 September 2026, the Union Cabinet approved an increase in wheat's Minimum Support Price to ₹2,610 per quintal for the 2027‑28 Rabi marketing yea…
Karnataka's Minister Laxman Savadi announced the outsourcing of annual audits for cooperative societies, with training centres funded by a ₹90 crore p…
The Congress has accused the Modi government of a sudden U‑turn after it sought a Supreme Court order to stay all Calcutta High Court hearings on five…
India, on the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, is leveraging FAO and SIDBI partnerships to expand data collection, introduce cli…
Russia warned NATO that any attempt to isolate the Kaliningrad exclave could trigger the use of nuclear weapons, describing NATO’s plans as reckless a…
Surveys by Edelman, Pew, UN Foundation and Rockefeller reveal a sharp decline in public trust in the United Nations, driven by Security Council deadlo…
On 30 September 2026, a special PMLA court in Ranchi framed charges against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for alleged illegal acquisition of a…
The opposition INDIA bloc announced a march to the Election Commission on 6 Oct 2026, a nationwide "Save Democracy" rally from 2‑8 Oct, and a public m…
TGNPDCL will conduct a three‑day Seva Sethu outreach from 1‑3 October 2026 to promote the PM Surya Ghar‑Muft Bijli Yojana, offering up to ₹78,000 subs…
After the 2026 NEET‑UG paper leak, the National Testing Agency moved to a new office and is now guarded by 39 CISF personnel with strict access contro…
ISRO’s successful launch of EOS‑05 on 4 September 2026 ended an eight‑month hiatus, but employee groups raised concerns over potential privatisation a…
On 30 September 2026, ISRO launched its first geosynchronous imaging satellite EOS-05 using a GSLV, while employee unions demanded clarity on staffing…
The Supreme Court has highlighted a massive gap between the MRP and PTR of cancer drugs, where hospitals earn large margins by selling at capped price…
The Kerala High Court suspended five-year sentences handed by the Wayanad Principal Sessions Court in the 2003 Muthanga agitation case, where tribal p…
This archive contains 538 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 8 subject categories including defence, economy, environment, and international among 8 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 324 articles, GS3 accounts for 190 articles, GS1 accounts for 22 articles, and GS4 accounts for 2 articles this month. This breakdown helps you identify which GS papers received the most current affairs coverage and prioritise your revision accordingly.
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