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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission, allocating ₹1.27 lakh crore and targeting 1 lakh skilled workers and 200 startups. Major global firms pledged multi‑billion investments, positioning India as a strategic hub to counter the weaponisation of semiconductor supply c…
At the 2026 BRICS summit, India hosted the New Delhi Declaration, emphasizing strategic autonomy, multi‑vector diplomacy, and criticism of Western sanctions while balancing positions on Israel and Ukraine. The statement signals a nuanced shift from Cold‑War non‑alignment toward a more assertive, issue‑based foreign pol…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah aims to implement the Uniform Civil Code in all NDA‑ruled states by 2029, building on Uttarakhand’s 2025 law and pending bills in three other states. The move revives constitutional debates on Articles 44, 25 and 29, gender justice, and minority rights, highlighting the need for targeted r…
On 16 September 2026, the Union Cabinet approved raising the EPFO wage ceiling to ₹25,000, which will add over 51 lakh workers to mandatory social‑security coverage. The move increases employer contributions, boosts EPS funding, and aims to formalise employment, but faces criticism from trade unions and concerns from M…
Members of the India Deep Tech Alliance invested ₹2,170 crore in 56 deep‑tech start‑ups, with a major share going to energy‑climate, AI, and quantum sectors. The funding aligns with the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation scheme, signalling a growing partnership between government policy and private capi…
The CBDT reported a 13 % increase in net direct tax collection to ₹12.12 lakh crore up to 17 September 2026, driven by higher corporate tax, non‑corporate tax, and a 53 % jump in STT. The rise in advance tax and refunds underscores improved compliance, a key point for UPSC economics and fiscal policy analysis.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Bhutan on 18 September 2026, reviewing and expanding cooperation in health, hydropower, digital payments (UPI), and infrastructure. The visit cemented India’s support for Bhutan’s development goals, secured a ₹4,000 crore line of credit for energy projects, and highlighte…
Moody’s raised India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7 % citing strong private consumption and infrastructure spending, but warned that high oil prices and El Niño could push inflation above 4.8 % and widen the current account deficit. The agency kept India’s sovereign rating at Baa3, highlighting gradual debt reduction…
In September 2026 the US imposed secondary sanctions on Indian firms linked to Iranian oil, while Iran listed Indian vessels for possible detention in the Strait of Hormuz. The episode highlights how weaponised interdependence turns finance, insurance and shipping into tools of foreign policy, prompting calls for a per…
On September 18, 2026, the Supreme Court urged the National Testing Agency to decide the mode of NEET‑UG 2027, with a computer‑based test under active consideration. The Court directed the Nilekani‑led task force to submit an affidavit, emphasizing the need for permanent staffing, infrastructure upgrades, and swift imp…
Four years after its launch, Project Cheetah has raised India's cheetah count to 52, with 32 cubs born locally, and has begun releasing animals into open‑forest habitats. The programme highlights effective wildlife policy, international cooperation, and the need for a broader cheetah meta‑population to ensure long‑term…
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that over 37 lakh of 38.2 lakh SIR appeals in West Bengal remain pending, with only 1.02 lakh disposed. The Court has ordered a detailed breakup of inclusion vs. exclusion appeals and urged prioritisation of disenfranchised voters ahead of municipal elections, highlighting…
From 15 Oct 2026, a Merchant Discount Rate will apply only to UPI payments of ₹2,000+ at merchants, exempting small traders and essential sectors. The complex structure, driven by political caution, may raise compliance costs and slow UPI adoption, highlighting key UPSC themes in payments policy, RBI’s role, and govern…
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) to the IAF, marking key milestones in India’s indigenous defence and civil aviation programmes and underscoring the push for self‑reliance in aerospace.
Tamil Nadu Education Minister Rajmohan reaffirmed the state's two‑language policy and refused to allocate land for new Navodaya schools, despite a Supreme Court directive giving the state three months to comply. The standoff highlights key UPSC themes of federal‑state relations, language policy, and central education s…
Since the 2024 general election forced the BJP to rely on allies, a series of protests, legislative defeats, and a washed‑out monsoon session have exposed vulnerabilities, especially in Uttar Pradesh. While the party retains a strong voter base, these setbacks signal potential limits to its dominance, a critical theme…
India’s Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed strategic energy independence as the US proposes punitive tariffs on Russian oil imports. Recent data show India swiftly shifting oil purchases back to Russia, Venezuela, and Iran whenever US sanctions ease, underscoring the interplay of geopolitics, energy security, and…
On 17 September 2026, HAL announced a shift to a broader domestic aerospace ecosystem by outsourcing structural components to private firms, including MSMEs, while focusing on integration. The move aims to accelerate deliveries of the LCA Tejas and Dhruv NG helicopters, pending engine deals with GE and MoD clearances,…
Dams in India provide water storage, electricity, and flood control but disrupt river ecosystems by submerging forests, blocking fish migration, trapping silt, and even triggering earthquakes, as exemplified by the 1967 Koyna Dam event. For UPSC, the topic links to GS 3 (environment) and GS 2 (policy), highlighting the…
On 18 September 2026, the Telangana High Court disqualified MLA Danam Nagender, ruling that his 2024 Lok Sabha candidacy on a Congress ticket violated the anti‑defection provisions of the Tenth Schedule. The decision overturns the Speaker’s earlier dismissal of disqualification petitions and underscores the judiciary’s…