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9 September 2026

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8/10

Cauvery water sharing dispute

  • The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) directive for Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
  • The total volume of water to be released is approximately 7.8 tmc ft, measured at the Biligundlu inter-State gauge.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 27-day story

8/10

Inauguration of Dedicated Freight Corridor

  • The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) connects Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Navi Mumbai to Dadri in Uttar Pradesh.
  • The project aims to separate freight movement from passenger rail traffic to improve efficiency in both sectors.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Climate change and glacial collapse risks

  • Chinese researchers report a significant link between global warming and glacial retreat on the Tibetan Plateau.
  • Glacial area on the Tibetan Plateau has decreased from 51,000 sq. km to 39,000 sq. km over the last 60 years.

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

7/10

PM Modi on fintech and digital inclusion

  • PM emphasized the role of Digital India and UPI in driving financial inclusion and innovation.
  • Four priority areas for fintech firms: top-notch cybersecurity, industry-led ethical data protection standards, robust fintech regulatory ecosystems, and a FinTech Consumer Protection Index.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Applications for coal gasification projects

  • The Ministry of Coal has received seven applications for financial assistance under the coal gasification project scheme.
  • Applicants include Adani Enterprises (three applications for coal-to-urea plants), Shyam Sel & Power Limited (syngas), Gallantt Ispat Ltd. (direct reduced iron and syngas), NTPC Ltd. (synthetic natural gas), and Talcher Fertilisers (urea gasification).

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

7/10

Concerns over Census 2027 questions

  • The 2027 Census questionnaire includes new fields: parents' details, spouse details, nationality, permanent address, COVID-19 vaccination place, bank account count, mobile number, Aadhaar number, Voter ID, Passport number, and driving license status.
  • The UN defines a census as a process to generate demographic, economic, and social statistics for government and societal use.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 22-day story

7/10

Editorial on sugar price surge measures

  • Retail sugar prices surged 41% between August 2025 (₹46.27/kg) and August 2026 (₹65.05/kg).
  • Government response: Allowed duty-free imports of 10 lakh MT of raw sugar until October 31, 2026.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 11-day story

7/10

Editorial on India-Japan defence cooperation

  • August 2026 visit by Japan’s Defence Minister to India aimed at shifting from institutional dialogue to operational capability.
  • New maritime framework focuses on Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) and information sharing to link the East China Sea and Indian Ocean.

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

7/10

Petitioner seeks accountability for police action against NEET protesters

  • Supreme Court quashed FIRs against NEET-UG protesters following a crackdown on July 20.
  • Petitioner alleges 'pre-emptive and militarised' deployment of paramilitary forces against peaceful student protesters.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 28-day story

7/10

Congress criticism of Tribal Affairs Ministry on Forest Rights Act

  • The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, was enacted to address historical injustices against forest-dependent communities and secure their customary collective ownership of land.
  • The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is designated as the nodal ministry for the implementation of the FRA and the protection of rights guaranteed under it.

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

7/10

Centre-Ladakh social groups talks

  • Talks between the Union Home Ministry's high-powered committee (HPC) and Ladakh civil society groups (Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance) are resuming in New Delhi.
  • The primary demands of the Ladakh groups include the inclusion of the region under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

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

7/10

PAC report on cess and levy fund transfers

  • The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) identified a failure to transfer ₹9,222 crore of cess and levy collections to designated reserve funds during the 2024-25 audit period.
  • Findings are documented in Paragraph 3.3.1 of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) Report No. 6 of 2026.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

India-Russia cooperation on Ukraine war

  • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia and India share a common goal of a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.
  • President Vladimir Putin and the Indian Prime Minister are scheduled to hold bilateral talks on September 11, ahead of the BRICS summit in India.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 5-day story

7/10

INDIA bloc protest against Odisha mining law

  • The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, is under scrutiny for its impact on State fiscal autonomy.
  • Critics argue the Act centralizes control over mineral resources, potentially undermining the constitutional rights of States to levy taxes on mineral-bearing lands.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 8-day story

7/10

Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution on Census 2027 caste data

  • The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a unanimous resolution regarding the methodology for the upcoming Census 2027.
  • The resolution requests the Central government to pre-load existing lists of Backward Classes (BCs), Most Backward Classes (MBCs), and Denotified Communities (DNCs) onto the census portal.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 22-day story

6/10

IRDAI penalty on ICICI Lombard

  • IRDAI imposed a penalty of ₹1 crore on ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co.
  • The penalty was issued for violations of the IRDAI (Outsourcing of Activities by Indian Insurers) Regulations, 2017.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Editorial on university autonomy and student voice

  • Academic freedom is essential for universities to function as spaces for inquiry, reflection, and knowledge creation.
  • Constitutional provisions for academic freedom exist in countries like Germany, Japan, South Africa, Portugal, Spain, and Hong Kong; the Indian Constitution does not explicitly mention it.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 6-day story

6/10

DMK MLAs eviction from Assembly

  • The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly holds the authority to order the eviction of members who disrupt the proceedings of the House.
  • The Speaker has the discretionary power to decide on the expunction of remarks made by members during legislative debates.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

NIA chargesheet against foreign nationals

  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against one U.S. national and six Ukrainian citizens arrested in March.
  • The accused were arrested at airports in Kolkata, Delhi, and Lucknow.

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

6/10

Supreme Court ruling on Assam private school teacher appointments

  • The Supreme Court has issued an interim order restraining the Assam government from appointing or absorbing teachers into government service under the Assam Education (Provincialisation of Services of Teachers and Re-Organisation of Educational Institutions) Act, 2017.
  • The court mandated that any such appointments must strictly adhere to qualification standards prescribed under Central laws.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Judicial sentencing in dowry death case

  • Muzaffarnagar Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar awarded the 23rd death sentence in five months in a dowry death case.
  • The court convicted Mohd. Nadeem for the 2018 murder of his wife, Shahzadi, categorizing it as 'rarest of rare'.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

CosmoCube satellite mission to moon's far side

  • CosmoCube is a small satellite mission led by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) to the far side of the moon.
  • The mission aims to detect ultra-faint radio signals from neutral hydrogen during the 'Cosmic Dark Ages' (380,000 to 200 million years after the Big Bang).

1 min · 2 questions · 3 prelims

5/10

Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities

  • Houthi rebels launched a series of attacks on Saudi Arabian civilian and economic facilities in Abha, Jazan, Najran, and Khamis Mushait.
  • The attacks resulted in over 70 injuries and caused fires at oil facilities and utilities.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 13-day story

5/10

Coal stock situation for power demand

  • India currently holds a total coal stock of 123.7 million tonnes (MT).
  • The daily consumption rate of coal by the power sector is approximately 2.4 MT per day.

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

5/10

Rupee decline against U.S. dollar

  • The Indian Rupee depreciated by 18 paise to close at 94.74 against the U.S. Dollar.
  • Geopolitical instability in West Asia is identified as a primary driver of currency volatility.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 5-day story

5/10

Notebook manufacturers' plea for government aid

  • The All India Notebook Manufacturers Association reports an existential crisis for 1,500 domestic units employing 1.25 lakh people.
  • Primary causes identified: India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and September 2025 GST rate revision.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Editorial on women's autonomy in public spaces

  • Women's autonomy in public spaces is often restricted by patriarchal structures that frame women as subjects requiring protection rather than independent agents.
  • The concept of 'protection' is frequently used to justify the confinement of women, limiting their mobility and ownership of their lives.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Bombay HC refuses to quash defamation summons against Rahul Gandhi

  • The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition filed by a political leader seeking to quash defamation summons issued by a magistrate court.
  • The complaint originated from remarks made during a public rally in Jaipur in 2018.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

French space agency trust in ISRO

  • CNES (French space agency) maintains full trust in ISRO despite recent PSLV launch failures.
  • TRISHNA (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment) is a collaborative mission between ISRO and CNES scheduled for 2026.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

United Naga Council blockade in Manipur

  • The United Naga Council (UNC) is the apex body representing Naga communities in Manipur.
  • The UNC has announced an intensification of an inter-district economic blockade on major National Highways in Manipur.

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

5/10

India's protest over UN world map anomalies

  • India has formally raised concerns with the United Nations regarding inaccuracies in a world map published by UN Geospatial on July 1.
  • The disputed map depicts Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as distinct regions without clearly demarcating traditional Indian and Chinese claim lines.

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

5/10

Supreme Court on Dara Singh remission petition

  • The Supreme Court has directed the Odisha government to decide on the remission petition of Dara Singh, a convict in the murder of missionary Graham Staines and his two sons.
  • The Court expressed strong displeasure over a two-year delay in the decision-making process by the State government.

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

5/10

High Court on probe into Kharge family trust land allotment

  • The Karnataka High Court ruled that a special court erred by conducting a private inquiry under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, instead of ordering a Lokayukta police investigation.
  • The special court had initially refused to order a police probe citing a 'defective affidavit' from the complainant.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Bihar flood situation

  • Water levels across several districts in Bihar have begun to recede or stabilize.
  • Despite receding levels, multiple rivers in the state remain above the danger mark.

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

5/10

Punjab drug crisis and political accountability

  • The Punjab drug crisis involves the widespread availability of synthetic drugs, locally referred to as 'chitta'.
  • Public concern regarding the drug menace has led to increased demands for government accountability and effective policy intervention.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

AAP-BJP dispute over voter list irregularities

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for the maintenance and periodic revision of electoral rolls.
  • The process of electoral roll revision involves the publication of draft rolls followed by the processing of Form 6 applications for new registrations.

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

5/10

Delhi High Court on stray dog rabies elimination

  • The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to submit an action plan for the elimination of rabies in stray dogs.
  • The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) are required to file status reports.

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

5/10

Satya Niketan building collapse and student protests

  • A five-storey building collapsed in Satya Niketan, Delhi, on September 6, resulting in 7 confirmed deaths and 5 injuries.
  • Preliminary assessment by Delhi Fire Services indicates the collapse was likely triggered by illegal excavation in the basement of an occupied building.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Supreme Court on student hostel safety regulations

  • The Supreme Court is considering expanding its oversight of illegal constructions to include safety regulations for student hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodations nationwide.
  • The judicial intervention follows a recent building collapse in Delhi that resulted in seven fatalities, involving a structure used as a PG facility.

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

5/10

NHRC directive on Delhi University hostel shortage

  • The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a directive to the Delhi government and the University Grants Commission (UGC) regarding the shortage of hostel accommodation for Delhi University (DU) students.
  • The directive specifically highlights the need for affordable and adequate housing for students migrating from outside Delhi.

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

4/10

Climate change impact on soft corals

  • Soft corals differ from hard corals by lacking rigid calcium carbonate skeletons, relying instead on internal fluid pressure for structural support.
  • The 'slumping' phenomenon occurs when environmental stressors disrupt internal fluid pressure, causing corals to collapse, turn white, and deteriorate.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Iran captures U.S. submarine drone

  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported the seizure of a U.S. unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The captured drone is described as having capabilities for subsurface reconnaissance, surveillance, seabed mapping, and mine detection.

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

4/10

ONGC Chairman on energy security innovation

  • ONGC Chairman Arun Kumar Singh emphasized the necessity of prioritizing resources toward technologies that address India's immediate and strategic energy requirements.
  • The strategy for strengthening India's energy security relies on three pillars: technology, innovation, and efficient deployment of resources.

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

4/10

HCLTech opens semiconductor lab in Bengaluru

  • HCLTech has established an Advanced Semiconductor Lab in Bengaluru.
  • The facility involved an investment of ₹185 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Government pauses bank staff PLI scheme

  • The Ministry of Finance has placed the performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for public sector bank (PSB) employees for 2025-26 in abeyance.
  • The decision follows consultations between the Finance Minister and a delegation representing bank employees.

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

4/10

Reliance Industries fundraising plans

  • Reliance Industries (RIL) plans to raise ₹125 billion ($1.32 billion) through a five-year rupee bond issuance.
  • The issuance marks RIL's return to the rupee bond market after nearly three years.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Life insurers' August new business premium growth

  • Life insurance industry recorded a 33% year-on-year (YoY) increase in New Business Premium (NBP) in August, reaching ₹41,197.78 crore.
  • Total number of policies and schemes sold declined by 3.2% YoY to 20.76 lakh in August.

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

4/10

Historical perspective on nuclear power

  • Nuclear power plants operate on designs fundamentally different from nuclear weapons, precluding the possibility of a nuclear explosion.
  • The worst-case scenario for a nuclear reactor is a core meltdown, which carries a low probability of fatalities.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Editorial on Gen Z youth political movements

  • Gen Z in India comprises approximately 400 million individuals, necessitating empirical analysis rather than monolithic characterization.
  • Post-poll survey data (CSDS-Lokniti) indicates that younger voters (18-35) show significant support for established political entities, challenging the assumption that youth are exclusively anti-establishment.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 18-day story

4/10

Rescue of orangutans in Odisha

  • Five young orangutans (three male, two female) were rescued by the Odisha Forest Department in the Udayapur-Talsari forest area of Balasore district.
  • The rescued animals are aged between six months and one year.

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

4/10

Religious shrine of Tiruvelukkai

  • Tiruvelukkai is a sacred shrine located in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.
  • The name Tiruvelukkai is derived from Tamil words 'Vel' (desire) and 'irukkai' (residing), signifying the deity's choice to reside there to bless devotees.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Killing of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh

  • Incident: Killing of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in Delhi following an assault by a group of individuals.
  • Legal Action: Delhi Police registered an FIR under BNS sections related to mob lynching; 8 individuals (7 men and 1 juvenile) arrested.

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

4/10

Ladakh L-G granted additional duties for J&K

  • President of India has authorized the Lieutenant-Governor of Ladakh to discharge the functions of the Lieutenant-Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • This arrangement is temporary, specifically occurring during the leave of absence of the incumbent Lieutenant-Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Conclave on the future of biotechnology

  • The Hindu and VIT Chennai are organizing the 'Biotech Conclave 2026' on September 11 in Chennai.
  • The conclave aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and everyday applications in healthcare, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and sustainability.

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

4/10

Rescue of child labourers in Bengaluru

  • 19 child labourers rescued from the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) yard in Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru.
  • Demographics of rescued children: 13 from Bihar (12 boys, 1 girl), 2 from West Bengal, 2 from Uttar Pradesh, 1 from Rajasthan, and 1 from Karnataka.

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

4/10

Puttingal temple fireworks accident trial stay

  • The Kerala High Court has stayed the trial proceedings in the 2016 Puttingal Devi temple fireworks accident case until September 14.
  • The High Court has directed the State government to provide an explanation regarding the recent change of the public prosecutor in the case.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

High-speed rail project discussions in Kerala

  • A meeting was held between the Chief Minister of Kerala and technocrat E. Sreedharan in Thiruvananthapuram.
  • The discussion centered on a proposed high-speed rail project connecting Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Governance directives from CM Chandrababu Naidu

  • Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh emphasized proactive governance for public representatives, urging them to resolve constituency issues without waiting for formal complaints.
  • Advocated for the adoption of best practices in citizen service delivery across all 175 Assembly constituencies.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

BRS MLCs arrest over remarks against Speaker

  • Two Legislative Council members in Telangana were suspended for the remainder of the session following alleged derogatory remarks against the Assembly Speaker.
  • The suspension was enacted through a resolution moved by the Legislative Affairs Minister and adopted unanimously by the House.

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

4/10

ED investigation into Pinarayi Vijayan and family

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested the State Police Chief to register an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act against high-ranking public officials and their associates.
  • The case involves allegations of a pay-off scheme involving Exalogic Solutions Private Limited and Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL).

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

4/10

Voter list discrepancy notice to C.N.R. Rao

  • The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
  • Over 43 lakh voters in Karnataka have been issued notices regarding discrepancies and errors in their submitted enumeration forms.

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

4/10

Security review for AAP MLA Mehraj Malik

  • The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the Security Review Coordination Committee to decide on a petition for security cover restoration within six weeks.
  • The petitioner, an elected legislator, sought the restoration of security and an escort vehicle following his release from detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Show-cause notice to GBU student over protests

  • A student at Gautam Buddha University (GBU) was issued a show-cause notice by the Greater Noida Commissionerate on September 4.
  • The notice alleged the student was spreading anti-government propaganda and inciting students to join protests at Jantar Mantar.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

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