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12 September 2026

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8/10

India's efforts to secure lithium supplies

  • India is actively pursuing the acquisition of lithium blocks in Australia, Chile, and Argentina to address limited domestic reserves.
  • Engagement strategies include both government-to-government (G2G) negotiations and facilitation of private sector participation in overseas exploration and mining.

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

8/10

BRICS Summit 2026

  • BRICS 2026 Summit held in New Delhi, India, under the theme 'Humanity First'.
  • BRICS composition: 11 member countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, UAE, Saudi Arabia).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Road safety awareness

  • India accounts for 11% of global road traffic fatalities despite having only 1% of the world's vehicular fleet.
  • Two-wheeler riders (46.2%) and pedestrians (20.6%) constitute the majority of road deaths as of 2024 data.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

U.S. proposal to end H-1B visa grace period

  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule titled 'Eliminating the Discretionary 60-day Grace Period'.
  • The rule aims to remove the current 60-day grace period allowed for certain non-immigrant visa holders to find new employment after job loss.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Record high in India's forex reserves

  • India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record lifetime high of $785.706 billion for the week ended September 4.
  • The reserves experienced a single-week increase of $44.903 billion.

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

7/10

RBI Monetary Policy Committee outlook

  • The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to reassess growth and inflation dynamics in the upcoming meeting.
  • Rising crude oil prices, driven by the West Asia crisis, are a primary concern for inflation projections.

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

7/10

India-EU Free Trade Agreement progress

  • The European Commission has officially forwarded the text of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to the European Council.
  • The submission seeks authorization from the Council for the signature and formal conclusion of the agreement.

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

7/10

Finance Minister on AI safety and risks

  • Finance Minister highlighted the risks of frontier AI laboratories racing toward self-improving superintelligence.
  • Proposed framework for AI adoption: systems must be fast yet accountable, autonomous yet reversible, and innovative while maintaining consumer trust.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Joint Parliamentary Committee on FCRA Bill

  • A 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has been constituted to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
  • The committee is chaired by a Member of Parliament from the Lok Sabha.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 19-day story

7/10

New E-commerce consumer protection rules

  • The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 were notified in the gazette on September 9.
  • The new rules will become operational starting January 1, 2027.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Supreme Court grants bail to UAPA accused

  • The Supreme Court granted 10-day interim bail to an undertrial prisoner incarcerated for nearly six years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
  • The Court cited humanitarian grounds, specifically the need to care for an ailing mother and a hearing-impaired child.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

India-Canada diplomatic relations

  • India-Canada diplomatic relations have moved beyond a 'reset' phase, with both nations restoring embassies to full strength.
  • A bilateral visit by the Indian Prime Minister to Canada is under discussion for December, with the potential announcement of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

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

7/10

Supreme Court on FSSAI food warning labels

  • The Supreme Court is reviewing the FSSAI's proposed two-phase rollout of front-of-pack warning labels (FoPL) for packaged foods.
  • The current FSSAI proposal requires warnings for products high in two or more nutrients of concern (added fat, sugar, salt) in the first phase, extending to one nutrient in the second phase.

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

7/10

Telangana Assembly resolution for OBC Census

  • Telangana Assembly passed a unanimous resolution requesting the Union Government to include a separate column for Backward Classes (BC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the Census 2027 second-phase questionnaire.
  • The resolution seeks parity in data collection for BC/OBC communities with the existing provisions for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).

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

7/10

Biotechnology sector development and innovation

  • India's biotech sector is shifting from reliance on Western-developed molecules and vaccines to indigenous research and manufacturing.
  • The sector is growing at a CAGR of 12-13%, with over 2,500 biotech startups currently in India, including over 1,100 started in the last year.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

RBI partial cancellation of debt sale

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) partially canceled an auction of a shorter-duration government security (6.20% 2029 bond) for the first time in a year.
  • The RBI accepted bids worth ₹45.06 billion against a planned borrowing target of ₹110 billion for the 6.20% 2029 bond.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

SEBI proposal for MIIs IT framework

  • SEBI has proposed extending the existing IT and cyber security framework currently applicable to Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) to their subsidiaries.
  • MIIs include stock exchanges, depositories, and clearing corporations.

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

6/10

Maratha reservation hunger strike

  • Manoj Jarange-Patil is currently on a hunger strike demanding reservation for the Maratha community.
  • The protest has reached its 14th day at Antarwali Sarati.

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

6/10

Constitution of Delhi Waqf Board

  • The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Centre and the Delhi government regarding the failure to constitute a new Delhi Waqf Board.
  • The tenure of the previous Delhi Waqf Board expired on August 23, 2023.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Delhi government safety initiatives for women and children

  • Delhi government initiatives focus on strengthening complaint redressal mechanisms for women through the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).
  • Directives issued to enhance grassroots outreach and simplify online complaint systems for women.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Anthropic AI safety measures

  • Anthropic has implemented enhanced safeguards in its AI models to prevent misuse for cyberattacks, surveillance, and biological weapon development.
  • The company identified novel threat activity involving gain-of-function research on the chikungunya virus, specifically targeting transmissibility and immune evasion.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Nepal flood reconstruction costs

  • Nepal's Foreign Ministry estimates the reconstruction cost following deadly floods at $4.78 billion.
  • The floods were triggered by a glacial mountain collapse.

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

5/10

Iran-Saudi Arabia discussion on regional insecurity

  • Iran and Saudi Arabia held high-level diplomatic discussions regarding regional insecurity and the escalation of tensions in West Asia.
  • The diplomatic dialogue emphasized the necessity of continued cooperation to prevent the spread of regional instability.

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

5/10

Bihar floods relief operations

  • Bihar flood situation: 15 districts affected, including Patna, Bhojpur, Begusarai, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Khagaria, Lakhisarai, Buxar, Saran, Samastipur, Munger, Katihar, Arwal, Purnea, and Madhepura.
  • Scale of impact: Approximately 47.33 lakh people affected across 87 blocks.

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

5/10

IRCTC crackdown on booking fraud

  • IRCTC has deactivated 3.04 crore user IDs and suspended 6.33 crore IDs due to suspected booking fraud.
  • Modus operandi involves touts creating fake IDs for bulk bookings to resell tickets at inflated prices.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Sanitary conditions in Karnataka government schools

  • A survey conducted by a civil society group across 50 government schools in Karnataka revealed that approximately 80% of the surveyed institutions suffer from poor sanitary conditions.
  • The findings are based on a month-long observational campaign conducted in various government schools, including several in Bengaluru.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

5/10

Allahabad High Court on mosque demolition and religious conversion

  • Allahabad High Court stayed the recovery of a ₹6.41 crore fine imposed on a mosque management committee following the demolition of a mosque in the Saharanpur Collectorate complex.
  • The demolition was carried out under the Uttar Pradesh Public Premises (Eviction and Unauthorised Occupants) Act after a district court dismissed an appeal against the City Magistrate's order.

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

5/10

Satya Niketan building collapse

  • Satya Niketan building collapse (Sept 6) resulted in 7 deaths and multiple injuries.
  • The building was a G+1 structure built in the 1970s/80s, with 3 additional floors added in 1990 without a sanctioned plan.

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

5/10

Houthi control of Red Sea coast

  • Houthis have seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline.
  • The group has captured a strategic Red Sea island, consolidating their hold over the region.

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

4/10

Religious mythology: Siva and Parvati

  • The Kanda Purana, authored by Kachiappa Sivachariar, serves as a primary source for the narrative involving the birth of Muruga.
  • The mythological narrative posits that the birth of Muruga was necessitated by the need to defeat the asura Soorapadman.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Cheenapara Heritage Gallery in Kolkata

  • The Cheenapara Heritage Gallery is located at 17 Blackburn Lane, Tiretta Bazaar, Kolkata, housed within the Huining Huiguan guild hall and temple.
  • The Huining Huiguan was established in 1908 by migrants from the Sihui and Guangning regions of Guangdong province, China.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

  • September 11, 2001, marked the 25th anniversary of the al-Qaeda terrorist attacks on the United States.
  • The attacks involved the hijacking of four commercial aircraft, resulting in the destruction of the World Trade Center towers and damage to the Pentagon.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

NSE IPO launch

  • The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is launching an IPO to raise ₹22,568.9 crore.
  • The IPO is structured as an 'Offer for Sale' (OFS), meaning no fresh capital is being raised; existing shareholders are selling their stakes.

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

4/10

Bank unions strike for five-day work week

  • United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) organized a nationwide strike involving seven unions representing 90% of bank officers and employees.
  • The primary demand of the strike is the immediate implementation of a five-day work week in the banking sector.

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

4/10

Supreme Court stays reinstatement of IAS officer

  • The Supreme Court has stayed a Delhi High Court order that had set aside the compulsory retirement of an IAS officer.
  • The officer was compulsorily retired by the Centre following a controversy involving the alleged misuse of stadium facilities.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

U.S. Ambassador on Modi-Trump relationship

  • U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor stated that the relationship between the Indian Prime Minister and the U.S. President transcends standard diplomatic protocols.
  • The U.S. diplomatic representative emphasized the importance of development initiatives in India's northeastern region.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Congress criticism of U.S. Homeland Security post

  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a digital advertisement featuring an AI-generated image of a turbaned individual.
  • The advertisement contained messaging directed at a 'Mr. Singh' with phrases including 'Get off our roads' and 'Self-deport or find out'.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

ED investigation into Satish Jarkiholi

  • The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has conducted raids on a state-level public works minister.
  • ED investigations suggest a nexus between public works department (PWD) contract bribes and the acquisition of foreign assets.

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

4/10

Nagaland CM meeting with Union Home Minister

  • Nagaland Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister held a meeting with the Union Home Minister in New Delhi.
  • The discussions focused on developmental, administrative, and security-related issues concerning Nagaland.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 2-day story

4/10

UGC-NET success of jail inmate

  • Himanshu Thakur, a 24-year-old post-graduate in history from Delhi University, secured a 99.3 percentile in the UGC-NET examination while incarcerated in Gautam Buddha Nagar District Jail.
  • The inmate utilized study materials provided by external sources and accessed the prison library, which inmates were permitted to clean and repair.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Heavy rainfall in Delhi

  • India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi due to heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds.
  • The wet spell is forecasted to continue until Sunday, with light to moderate showers expected across the city.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 16-day story

4/10

Delhi Metro services for competitive exams

  • DMRC announced early commencement of metro services at 6 a.m. on all corridors for a specific Sunday.
  • Standard Sunday operational hours for Pink, Magenta, and Grey lines typically begin at 7 a.m.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

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