UPSSSC 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, 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.
Sun, 06 Sept 2026
- On 6 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris by video conference, calling it a new milestone in India–France cultural relations.
- On 6 September 2026, the Indian Air Force's Sarang Helicopter Display Team reached Egypt to take part in the 2nd El Alamein International Airshow, held from 8 to 10 September 2026.
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.
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%.
Wed, 02 Sept 2026
- On 2 September 2026, Japan Credit Rating Agency upgraded India's long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings by one notch from 'BBB+' to 'A-', with a stable outlook.
- On 1–2 September 2026, the G20 Innovation Ministers' Meeting in Chapel Hill, US, adopted a consensus Innovation Ministerial Statement and the Carolina Principles for Emerging Technologies, with MoS Jitin Prasada leading India.
- On 2 September 2026, the Sports Ministry announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024 for Baljeet Kaur, Skalzang Rigzin, Rimo Saha and Shiv Prasad Chamoli.
- On 2 September 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Dial4Trade for allowing online listing and sale of ammonium nitrate without mandatory safeguards.
- On 2 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the closing session of the two-day National Departmental Summit on Water, the first in a planned series of Centre–State departmental summits.
Tue, 01 Sept 2026
- On 1 September 2026, Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first non-medical woman officer in India's Defence Forces to reach two-star rank, taking over as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education).
- On 1 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, which adopted the Bishkek Declaration in the SCO's 25th anniversary year.
- On 1 September 2026, India Post Payments Bank marked its 9th Foundation Day and launched the DakPay Sound Box for merchants and a Digital Insurance Technology Platform.
- On 1 September 2026, the National Human Rights Commission and MyGov launched the online 'Human Rights Quiz 2026', open till 10 October to Indian citizens aged 14 and above, ahead of the NHRC's 33rd Foundation Day.
- On 1 September 2026, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, whose 100 districts improved their average score from 22.54 in April to 38.85 in July 2026.
- On 1 September 2026, Indian Railways approved ₹170 crore to install Kavach 4.0 on the remaining 712 route kilometres of Moradabad Division, Northern Railway.
- On 1 September 2026, the Centre reduced the stock holding limit for sugar dealers from 4,000 to 2,000 quintals, effective 15 September to 30 November 2026, to curb hoarding.