UPSC Current Affairs 15 September 2026

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt: No Bank Charge On UPI Payment Up To Rs 2,000, Pg1

Finance Ministry notifies no bank charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 and RuPay debit cards, hinting at future fees for higher-value payments.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt: No Bank Charge On UPI Payment Up To Rs 2,000, Pg1

Finance Ministry notifies no bank charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 and RuPay debit cards, hinting at future fees for higher-value payments.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: IT and Computers

Scientists develop new way to tackle key quantum computing challenge, Pg1

Raman Research Institute scientists develop a novel 'single-shot operation' to combat decoherence and entanglement sudden death, enhancing quantum computer stability and reliability.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: IT and Computers

Scientists develop new way to tackle key quantum computing challenge, Pg1

Raman Research Institute scientists develop a novel 'single-shot operation' to combat decoherence and entanglement sudden death, enhancing quantum computer stability and reliability.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Pressure on food prices: El Nino effect, geopolitical tensions, Pg1

El Nino, erratic monsoon, and escalating geopolitical tensions threaten India's food security, driving up prices and signaling potential inflation ahead.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Pressure on food prices: El Nino effect, geopolitical tensions, Pg1

El Nino, erratic monsoon, and escalating geopolitical tensions threaten India's food security, driving up prices and signaling potential inflation ahead.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Xi, Modi Agreed Both Nations Should Be Partners: Wang Yi, Pg6

Xi and Modi agree on partnership, easing border tensions, and boosting multilateral cooperation at BRICS Summit, marking a new chapter in India-China ties.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Xi, Modi Agreed Both Nations Should Be Partners: Wang Yi, Pg6

Xi and Modi agree on partnership, easing border tensions, and boosting multilateral cooperation at BRICS Summit, marking a new chapter in India-China ties.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Experts Back Warnings for High Level of Each Nutrient — Not Just Fats, Sugar, or Salt Content, Pg8

Experts endorse FSSAI's front-of-pack food labels, urging warnings for single high nutrients and black hexagonal designs for better consumer health.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Experts Back Warnings for High Level of Each Nutrient — Not Just Fats, Sugar, or Salt Content, Pg8

Experts endorse FSSAI's front-of-pack food labels, urging warnings for single high nutrients and black hexagonal designs for better consumer health.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Space Technology

Chandrayaan-1 may have just detected oldest impact basin on Moon: Researchers, Pg9

Chandrayaan-1 data reveals Australe Basin, potentially Moon's oldest impact crater, offering new insights into lunar geology and future missions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Space Technology

Chandrayaan-1 may have just detected oldest impact basin on Moon: Researchers, Pg9

Chandrayaan-1 data reveals Australe Basin, potentially Moon's oldest impact crater, offering new insights into lunar geology and future missions.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, Vietnam Agree to Deepen Defence Ties, Co-Produce Military Equipment, Pg9

India and Vietnam agree to boost defence cooperation, including co-production of military equipment, strengthening strategic partnership amidst Indo-Pacific dynamics.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, Vietnam Agree to Deepen Defence Ties, Co-Produce Military Equipment, Pg9

India and Vietnam agree to boost defence cooperation, including co-production of military equipment, strengthening strategic partnership amidst Indo-Pacific dynamics.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Government Trusts Aadhaar On Welfare. It Needs To Rely On It To Make Voter Lists, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds EC's voter roll revision; article advocates Aadhaar-based digital verification for efficient, accurate, and cost-saving electoral lists.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

Government Trusts Aadhaar On Welfare. It Needs To Rely On It To Make Voter Lists, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds EC's voter roll revision; article advocates Aadhaar-based digital verification for efficient, accurate, and cost-saving electoral lists.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Let AI Safety Catch Up, Pg10

Top AI leaders warn of existential risks from advanced AI within a year, urging urgent global regulation and safety standards.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Let AI Safety Catch Up, Pg10

Top AI leaders warn of existential risks from advanced AI within a year, urging urgent global regulation and safety standards.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Our Healthcare Boom Hides a Public-System Deficit, Pg11

Despite healthcare expansion, India's public system faces severe deficits, with government spending at 1.43% of GDP, hindering equitable access and affordability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Our Healthcare Boom Hides a Public-System Deficit, Pg11

Despite healthcare expansion, India's public system faces severe deficits, with government spending at 1.43% of GDP, hindering equitable access and affordability.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Hindi Diwas: How the Constituent Assembly resolved India's language question, Pg13

On Hindi Diwas, revisit the Constituent Assembly's historic Munshi-Ayyangar formula designating Hindi as official language, English as associate, resolving contentious language debate.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Hindi Diwas: How the Constituent Assembly resolved India's language question, Pg13

On Hindi Diwas, revisit the Constituent Assembly's historic Munshi-Ayyangar formula designating Hindi as official language, English as associate, resolving contentious language debate.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

'Agentic Misalignment' And Other New AI Catch-Phrases To Know, Pg13

New AI vocabulary emerges, covering mechanistic interpretability, recursive self-improvement, global workspace theory, global pacing, and agentic misalignment, reflecting advanced capabilities and safety concerns.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

'Agentic Misalignment' And Other New AI Catch-Phrases To Know, Pg13

New AI vocabulary emerges, covering mechanistic interpretability, recursive self-improvement, global workspace theory, global pacing, and agentic misalignment, reflecting advanced capabilities and safety concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Subhash Chandra Case: IBBI To Tighten Guarantor Resolution, Pg15

IBBI proposes four key amendments to personal guarantor insolvency rules, tightening safeguards for creditors after the controversial Subhash Chandra case.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Subhash Chandra Case: IBBI To Tighten Guarantor Resolution, Pg15

IBBI proposes four key amendments to personal guarantor insolvency rules, tightening safeguards for creditors after the controversial Subhash Chandra case.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

India Approves 18-Hour Power Supply to Nepal Amid Hydropower Losses, Pg15

India greenlights 18-hour daily power export of 654 MW to Nepal until December 31, aiding flood-ravaged nation's energy crisis.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

India Approves 18-Hour Power Supply to Nepal Amid Hydropower Losses, Pg15

India greenlights 18-hour daily power export of 654 MW to Nepal until December 31, aiding flood-ravaged nation's energy crisis.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

How India should view China's 'open' AI pitch, Pg15

China proposes a BRICS open-source AI community and digital cloud platform, prompting India to weigh cooperation against its domestic AI mission.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

How India should view China's 'open' AI pitch, Pg15

China proposes a BRICS open-source AI community and digital cloud platform, prompting India to weigh cooperation against its domestic AI mission.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

India and MERCOSUR Sign First Additional Protocol to Facilitate Electronic Certificates of Origin

India and MERCOSUR sign a protocol for electronic Certificates of Origin, boosting paperless trade and modernizing customs procedures for efficient bilateral commerce.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E Governance

India and MERCOSUR Sign First Additional Protocol to Facilitate Electronic Certificates of Origin

India and MERCOSUR sign a protocol for electronic Certificates of Origin, boosting paperless trade and modernizing customs procedures for efficient bilateral commerce.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: E Governance

NHAI to Transform 1033 National Highway Helpline with New Technology

NHAI to upgrade 1033 National Highway Helpline with AI and real-time tracking for faster, multilingual emergency assistance nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: E Governance

NHAI to Transform 1033 National Highway Helpline with New Technology

NHAI to upgrade 1033 National Highway Helpline with AI and real-time tracking for faster, multilingual emergency assistance nationwide.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Press Release of Consumer Price Index on Base 2024=100 for August, 2026

India's retail inflation hits 4.82% in August 2026, with food inflation at 5.95%, driven by rising prices in key commodities.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Press Release of Consumer Price Index on Base 2024=100 for August, 2026

India's retail inflation hits 4.82% in August 2026, with food inflation at 5.95%, driven by rising prices in key commodities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Data Centres in India Infrastructure for the Digital Age

India's data center ecosystem is rapidly expanding, driven by government policies, infrastructure status, and clean energy initiatives, powering the nation's digital transformation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Data Centres in India Infrastructure for the Digital Age

India's data center ecosystem is rapidly expanding, driven by government policies, infrastructure status, and clean energy initiatives, powering the nation's digital transformation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

From Coconut Husk to Enterprise: How Coir Is Transforming Rural Lives

Coir industry transforms rural India, empowering women and generating ₹35 lakh turnover through eco-friendly products with MSME and PMEGP support.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

From Coconut Husk to Enterprise: How Coir Is Transforming Rural Lives

Coir industry transforms rural India, empowering women and generating ₹35 lakh turnover through eco-friendly products with MSME and PMEGP support.

News Analysis

Govt: No Bank Charge On UPI Payment Up To Rs 2,000, Pg1

Govt: No Bank Charge On UPI Payment Up To Rs 2,000, Pg1

Scientists develop new way to tackle key quantum computing challenge, Pg1

Scientists develop new way to tackle key quantum computing challenge, Pg1

Pressure on food prices: El Nino effect, geopolitical tensions, Pg1

Pressure on food prices: El Nino effect, geopolitical tensions, Pg1

Xi, Modi Agreed Both Nations Should Be Partners: Wang Yi, Pg6

Xi, Modi Agreed Both Nations Should Be Partners: Wang Yi, Pg6

Experts Back Warnings for High Level of Each Nutrient — Not Just Fats, Sugar, or Salt Content, Pg8

Experts Back Warnings for High Level of Each Nutrient — Not Just Fats, Sugar, or Salt Content, Pg8

Chandrayaan-1 may have just detected oldest impact basin on Moon: Researchers, Pg9

Chandrayaan-1 may have just detected oldest impact basin on Moon: Researchers, Pg9

India, Vietnam Agree to Deepen Defence Ties, Co-Produce Military Equipment, Pg9

India, Vietnam Agree to Deepen Defence Ties, Co-Produce Military Equipment, Pg9

Government Trusts Aadhaar On Welfare. It Needs To Rely On It To Make Voter Lists, Pg10

Government Trusts Aadhaar On Welfare. It Needs To Rely On It To Make Voter Lists, Pg10

Let AI Safety Catch Up, Pg10

Let AI Safety Catch Up, Pg10

Our Healthcare Boom Hides a Public-System Deficit, Pg11

Our Healthcare Boom Hides a Public-System Deficit, Pg11

Hindi Diwas: How the Constituent Assembly resolved India's language question, Pg13

Hindi Diwas: How the Constituent Assembly resolved India's language question, Pg13

'Agentic Misalignment' And Other New AI Catch-Phrases To Know, Pg13

'Agentic Misalignment' And Other New AI Catch-Phrases To Know, Pg13

Subhash Chandra Case: IBBI To Tighten Guarantor Resolution, Pg15

Subhash Chandra Case: IBBI To Tighten Guarantor Resolution, Pg15

India Approves 18-Hour Power Supply to Nepal Amid Hydropower Losses, Pg15

India Approves 18-Hour Power Supply to Nepal Amid Hydropower Losses, Pg15

How India should view China's 'open' AI pitch, Pg15

How India should view China's 'open' AI pitch, Pg15

India and MERCOSUR Sign First Additional Protocol to Facilitate Electronic Certificates of Origin

India and MERCOSUR Sign First Additional Protocol to Facilitate Electronic Certificates of Origin

NHAI to Transform 1033 National Highway Helpline with New Technology

NHAI to Transform 1033 National Highway Helpline with New Technology

Press Release of Consumer Price Index on Base 2024=100 for August, 2026

Press Release of Consumer Price Index on Base 2024=100 for August, 2026

Data Centres in India Infrastructure for the Digital Age

Data Centres in India Infrastructure for the Digital Age

From Coconut Husk to Enterprise: How Coir Is Transforming Rural Lives

From Coconut Husk to Enterprise: How Coir Is Transforming Rural Lives

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