IBPS RRB Current Affairs One-liners — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 15 Sept 2026
- On 15 September 2026, the Finance Ministry clarified that under the new UPI framework, all person-to-person UPI transactions remain free and merchant payments up to ₹2,000 stay free, leaving about 96% of merchant transactions unaffected.
- On 15 September 2026, the Commerce Ministry said India's total exports (merchandise and services) for April–August 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 399.27 billion, 15.55% higher than a year earlier.
- On 15 September 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) said it had imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Roppen Transportation Services, which runs the Rapido app, for misleading pre-ride tipping prompts and dark patterns.
- On 15 September 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship flagged off India's largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors for the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, to be held from 22 to 27 September 2026.
Mon, 14 Sept 2026
- On 14 September 2026, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI released the Consumer Price Index for August 2026, showing year-on-year retail inflation of 4.82% (provisional), up from 4.45% in July.
- On 14 September 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry released provisional Wholesale Price Index (base year 2022-23) data showing wholesale inflation of 9.92% in August 2026, up from 9.78% in July.
- On 14 September 2026, Social Justice and Empowerment Secretary Sudhansh Pant said the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has reached 34.54 crore people, including over 13.70 crore youth and 10.64 crore women.
Sun, 13 Sept 2026
- On 13 September 2026, India's junior women beat hosts China 1-0 and the junior men beat Korea 4-1 in the finals of the AHF Junior Asia Cup in Moqi, China, retaining both titles and qualifying for next year's FIH Junior World Cups.
- On 13 September 2026, India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women's Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to win a record-extending eighth title, unbeaten through the tournament.
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
Fri, 11 Sept 2026
Thu, 10 Sept 2026
- On 10 September 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which take effect from 1 January 2027.
- On 10 September 2026, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Operational Guidelines for the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) 3.0, a ₹565.50 crore Central Sector Scheme for 2026–2031.
- By a notification dated 10 September 2026, the Centre appointed 1 October 2026 as the date from which the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, replacing the 1891 law, will come into force.
- On 10 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first International Space Summit in Paris, hosted at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, by video conference.
- On 10 September 2026, the National Statistics Office released, for the first time, district-level estimates for India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector, drawn from the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2025.
- On 10 September 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) reported seizing about 41 kg of foreign-origin gold worth around ₹62 crore in six intelligence-led operations, with 24 arrests including three foreign nationals.
- On 10 September 2026, TRAI issued the Standards of Quality of Service (Duration of Advertisements in Television Channels) (Repealing) Regulations, 2026, repealing the 2012 regulations that enforced a 12-minute advertisement cap per clock hour.
Wed, 09 Sept 2026
- On 9 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo, where the two sides exchanged defence MoUs and inaugurated three Indian-built Bailey bridges.
- On 9 September 2026, UIDAI launched an Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026, letting apps run face authentication without switching to a separate app.
- On 9 September 2026, India endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, announced on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, joining over 20 like-minded governments.
- On 9 September 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence reported seizing two leopard pelts, 180 live Indian star tortoises, 12 tokay geckos, about 24 kg of pangolin scales and 500 g of tiger bones in six operations, arresting 13 people.
- On 9 September 2026, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India issued notices to 15 Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, and sought takedown of their apps and URLs.
- On 9 September 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said India will compete for the first time in 11 new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.
- On 9 September 2026, Bhagwat Prasad Makwana assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK), to which he was appointed on 6 September 2026.
Tue, 08 Sept 2026
- The Union Health Ministry issued draft notification G.S.R. 791(E) dated 8 September 2026 to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945 and proposed mandatory CCTV surveillance at medical stores to curb unauthorised sale of Schedule H, H1 and X drugs.
- On 8 September 2026, the Ministry of Coal said Round 1 of the ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects closed with seven applications from companies including NTPC, Adani Enterprises and Talcher Fertilisers.
- On 8 September 2026, the Department of Telecommunications said its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), launched on 22 May 2025, has prevented suspected cyber fraud losses of more than ₹5,000 crore.
Mon, 07 Sept 2026
- India marked the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on 7 September 2026, with a PIB backgrounder noting that the National Clean Air Programme now covers 130 cities and has released ₹16,423.55 crore in performance-linked grants.
- On 7 September 2026, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade introduced an Open API facility that lets exporters apply for preferential and non-preferential Certificates of Origin directly from their ERP or accounting software via the Trade Connect e-Platform.