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8 September 2026

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8/10

Steel sector decarbonisation in India

  • India's steel sector accounts for nearly 12% of the country's total greenhouse gas emissions.
  • India's steelmaking emissions are approximately 32% higher than the global average.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

8/10

BRICS Summit in New Delhi

  • The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12-13, 2026, in New Delhi.
  • BRICS was originally formed to provide a greater voice to emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) in global governance and financial institutions.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 20-day story

7/10

Iran-US tensions in the Gulf

  • Iran has threatened retaliation against U.S. assets in the Gulf, citing the vulnerability of the regional energy production chain.
  • Iranian officials have indicated plans to establish a new restricted zone in the Gulf and a new shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 57-day story

7/10

GDP estimation credibility concerns

  • Concerns raised regarding the credibility of India's GDP estimates due to lack of transparency in the bridge between the 2011–12 and 2022–23 base series.
  • Methodological issues cited include the downward revision of the nominal size of the economy and the application of double deflation to manufacturing without granular data.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

7/10

China's Yarlung Tsangpo dam concerns

  • China has proposed a large-scale dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river.
  • The project raises significant ecological and geopolitical concerns for downstream nations, including India.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

FATF report on tech-driven hawala networks

  • The FATF report titled 'Investigating Professional Money Laundering, Underground Banking, and the Use of Hawala and Other Similar Service Providers' highlights the evolution of traditional hawala into 'digital hawala'.
  • Approximately 70% of surveyed jurisdictions report the integration of new technologies into underground banking networks.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Defence acquisition proposals approval

  • The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved acquisition proposals worth ₹1.10 lakh crore for the armed forces.
  • Approximately 98% of the approved procurements are planned to be sourced from the Indian industry, supporting the 'Make in India' initiative.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 2-day story

7/10

Manipur NRC update with 1951 base year

  • Manipur government has announced plans to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) using 1951 as the base year.
  • The move follows resolutions adopted by the Manipur State Assembly in 2022, 2024, and September 2024.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 82-day story

7/10

Manipur ethnic conflict and armed groups

  • Ethnic conflict between Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities in Manipur began on May 3, 2023.
  • The conflict has resulted in over 300 deaths and the displacement of more than 62,000 individuals.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 82-day story

7/10

Baiga tribe children deaths in Madhya Pradesh

  • The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment is reviewing the response to child deaths among the Baiga tribe in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the delay in identifying the cause of these deaths several months after initial reporting.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Allahabad HC on NSA detention of student

  • Allahabad High Court quashed the detention of a student under the National Security Act (NSA) after five months of custody.
  • The Court termed the State's version of events as a 'concocted story' and found discrepancies in the arrest notice.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

7/10

Gauhati High Court order on deportation compensation

  • The Gauhati High Court ordered the Assam government to pay ₹2 lakh as interim compensation to the husband of a woman who was deported to Bangladesh.
  • The court found that the woman was deported without being given an opportunity to challenge the order of the Foreigners Tribunal (FT).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

6/10

RBI liquidity mop-up auctions

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted two liquidity mop-up auctions to manage excess funds in the banking system.
  • A 30-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction was held with a notified amount of ₹7 lakh crore, receiving bids of ₹2.59 lakh crore.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

6/10

Nicotine pouches regulation

  • Nicotine pouches are tobacco-free, tea-bag-like products containing nicotine, flavourings, and plant-based fibres, placed between the lip and gum.
  • ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research study indicates these products are entering Indian markets via online platforms, hookah shops, and gig delivery services.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

US tariffs and Indian research

  • US-India trade relations have seen periodic tariff escalations, with recent easing involving the removal of penalties on Russian oil purchases and reciprocal tariff cuts.
  • A common policy concern is that US tariffs hinder Indian research and development (R&D) in exposed industries.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 16-day story

6/10

Supreme Court on senior citizen facilities

  • The Supreme Court has issued a directive to all States and Union Territories to submit fresh status reports on the availability and condition of old-age homes.
  • The directive requires details on the specific facilities provided to senior citizens across the country.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Ceasefire extension with NSCN-K (Niki)

  • The Central Government and the NSCN-K (Niki) faction have extended their ceasefire agreement for an additional year.
  • The agreement was signed by representatives of the NSCN-K (Niki) Ceasefire Supervisory Board and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) joint secretary.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Transition of Mohalla Clinic staff to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

  • Delhi government is transitioning from Mohalla Clinics to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) to serve as primary healthcare centres.
  • Target: 1,100 AAMs; current status: 415 established, replacing 553 former Mohalla Clinics.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Nepal glacial flood mourning

  • Nepal observed a national day of mourning following devastating glacial floods that occurred on August 26.
  • The disaster resulted in at least 1,399 confirmed fatalities.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 5-day story

5/10

Coal supply to power sector

  • Coal rake loading for the power sector increased by 20% between September 3 and 6.
  • The Union Coal Ministry is actively monitoring thermal power plants with coal stocks below 25% of their normal requirements.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 8-day story

5/10

Alternative fuel vehicle sales in India

  • Indian automobile retail sales in August 2026 grew 17.51% YoY to 24,23,201 units.
  • Alternative fuel vehicles (CNG, hybrid, and electric) collectively outsold petrol cars in the passenger vehicle (PV) segment for the first time, accounting for 41.95% of sales compared to 40.85% for petrol.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 9-day story

5/10

Air-cooling for data centres

  • Data centres generate heat due to electrical resistance and transistor switching in processors.
  • A 1-GW data centre requires the removal of 1 GW of heat to the environment.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Caste and science debate

  • The caste system assigns social roles based on birth, contrasting with constitutional principles where rights are attached to individuals as citizens.
  • Scientific research indicates that caste-based discrimination affects human development through social determinants of health and social epigenetics.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

India-Belgium relations

  • Current India-Belgium bilateral trade stands at approximately $13 billion.
  • The diamond industry accounts for one-third of total bilateral trade, with Antwerp as a global trading hub and Mumbai/Surat providing cutting and polishing services.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

5/10

ISRO employee grievances

  • Indian Space Policy (April 2023) signals a shift in ISRO's operational focus towards exploratory missions and moonshots.
  • ISRO employee associations have raised concerns regarding future staff-strength, recruitment, and the outsourcing of core functions.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

5/10

Arunachal Pradesh electoral roll revision violence

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being conducted in Arunachal Pradesh for the first time since 2006.
  • The SIR process is governed by specific rules regarding required documentation for applicants and their parents.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

5/10

LPG cylinder booking interval policy

  • The Union Petroleum Ministry reduced the LPG booking interval for rural consumers from 45 days to 25 days, aligning it with urban consumers.
  • The 45-day interval was originally implemented in March 2026 due to supply chain disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 15-day story

5/10

Haryana guest teachers job regularisation protest

  • Approximately 12,000 guest teachers in Haryana government schools are protesting for service regularisation.
  • Teachers were appointed between 2005 and 2008 as Junior Basic Teachers, Trained Graduate Teachers, and Post Graduate Teachers.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Satya Niketan building collapse

  • A five-storey building collapse in Satya Niketan, Delhi, resulted in seven fatalities.
  • The Delhi High Court has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct a safety audit of all PG hostels within its jurisdiction.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Copper price surge

  • Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) reached $14,430 per metric tonne, approaching the all-time peak of $14,527.50 recorded in January.
  • The price surge is driven by expectations of supply shortages in markets outside the United States.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

RBL Bank overseas bond issuance

  • RBL Bank board has approved the mobilization of up to $1 billion from overseas investors.
  • The capital will be raised through the issuance of bonds.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Jaguar Land Rover job cuts

  • Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a subsidiary of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited (TMPV), announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 4,000 roles over two years.
  • The job cuts are part of a 'strategic transformation programme' aimed at achieving £1.7 billion in savings.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

4/10

Historical Kohinoor diamond claim

  • The Kohinoor diamond, a 100-carat gem, has been in British possession since 1849.
  • The diamond was acquired by Britain following the annexation of the Punjab region.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Teenagers and social media research

  • Adolescent media use is driven by developmental psychology: a 'race car' brain (high speed/learning capacity) with an incomplete 'braking system' (planning/prioritisation).
  • Teens exhibit heightened sensitivity to rewards (personalised recommendations) and social inclusion/exclusion.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Lynching of Manipur musician in Delhi

  • Chongtham Vikram Singh, a musician from Manipur, died following a mob assault in Delhi's Ashram area.
  • Delhi Police registered an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

4/10

Ragging incident in Himachal school

  • Incident: Five students booked for ragging and assaulting a junior at a private boarding school in Dagshai, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • Allegations: Victim reported being dragged from hostel room and beaten on September 5.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Safety concerns on Delhi's UER-II corridor

  • Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) is a 75-km high-speed corridor in Delhi designed to divert heavy traffic from the city center.
  • The corridor has experienced multiple fatal accidents within its first year of operation.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Kerala road safety review request

  • Recent fatal road accident at Kaipamangalam, Thrissur, involving eight students.
  • Request submitted to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for a comprehensive safety review of National Highways in Kerala.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Consumer court ruling against Air India Express

  • A consumer court in Mangaluru ruled against Air India Express for deficiency of service regarding the mishandling of special equipment.
  • The airline failed to adhere to the special equipment handling protocol despite the passenger paying a specific fee for this service.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

CMFRI MatsyaMetri app for fisheries

  • The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), based in Kochi, has developed a smartphone application named 'MatsyaMetri'.
  • The application enables hands-free measurement of fish length and width, eliminating the need for physical handling.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Tamil Nadu bypolls and TVK party

  • The Election Commission (EC) has notified bypolls for two vacant Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
  • Bypolls cannot be held in five other vacant constituencies due to pending election petitions challenging the results in those seats.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 8-day story

4/10

Assault on medical staff in Palghar

  • Recent incidents of violence against medical staff in Maharashtra have raised concerns regarding the safety of healthcare professionals in private hospitals.
  • The Palghar incident involved a dispute over hospital billing and medical discharge protocols following a public celebration event.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 3-day story

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