UPSC EPFO / APFC Current Affairs One-liners
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 05 Sept 2026
- On 5 September 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority said its cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements have crossed ₹200 crore, with ₹8.23 crore more sanctioned to States and UTs.
- On 5 September 2026, the Coal Ministry said Coal India supplied 322.90 million tonnes of coal in April–August 2026, 6.70% more than a year earlier, and output is picking up as rains ease.
Fri, 04 Sept 2026
- On 4 September 2026, Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh of the Indian Postal Service was re-elected unopposed as Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union at its 14th Congress in Bangkok.
- On 4 September 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh and French Minister Philippe Baptiste held a virtual meeting on deepening space cooperation ahead of the International Space Summit in Paris.
- On 4 September 2026, the National Financial Reporting Authority constituted an Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology under Rules 15 and 16 of the NFRA Rules, 2018.
- On 4 September 2026, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights said its Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign (12 June–31 August 2026) rescued over 3,800 children and led to 575 FIRs.
- On 4 September 2026, ISRO launched GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the successful launch of GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05, India's first-ever imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
- On 4 September 2026, Steel Authority of India Limited reported its best-ever August production, with crude steel up 8% to 1.68 MT and sales up 13% to 1.871 MT.
- On 4 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on becoming the longest continuously serving Prime Minister in Italy's postwar history.
Thu, 03 Sept 2026
- On 3 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'RAKSHA', a document setting out India's roadmap for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.
- On 3 September 2026, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed the preparedness of five Himalayan States and UTs against Glacial Lake Outburst Floods and snow avalanches.
- On 3 September 2026, the Steel Ministry reported crude steel production of 70.3 million tonnes in April–August 2026, up 1.8%, with finished steel consumption up 7.0%.
- On 3 September 2026, the National Highways Authority of India announced the winners of the Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 for plantation and landscaping along National Highways.