UPSSSC Current Affairs
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 16 Sept 2026
NITI Aayog launches second edition of India Electric Mobility Index
On 16 September 2026, NITI Aayog launched the second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) report at a workshop on State EV policies, where Rajiv Gauba called electric mobility a 'strategic imperative' for Viksit Bharat.
Government reconstitutes Central Board of Film Certification with 18 members
On 16 September 2026, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting notified the reconstitution of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with 18 members, for three years or until further orders.
Tue, 15 Sept 2026
PLFS August 2026: LFPR rises to 55.6%, unemployment rate steady at 5.0%
On 15 September 2026, MoSPI released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) monthly bulletin for August 2026, showing the labour force participation rate (15+ years) up to 55.6% and the unemployment rate stable at 5.0%.
Finance Ministry: UPI stays free for all person-to-person payments and 96% of merchant payments
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.
CAQM inspection in Hapur finds 16 of 22 industrial units non-compliant
On 15 September 2026, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) inspected 22 industrial units in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, found 16 non-compliant and issued 12 show cause notices.
India's total exports reach US$ 399.27 billion in April–August 2026, up 15.55%
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.
CCPA imposes ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido for misleading tipping prompts and dark patterns
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.
India's largest-ever 70-member team flagged off for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
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
Retail inflation rises to 4.82% in August 2026 on the new CPI series (base 2024=100)
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.
WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August 2026 as fuel and power prices climb
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.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached 34.54 crore citizens, says Social Justice Ministry
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
India's junior men and women both win the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026 in China
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.
India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title
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
Centre amends Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules to curb misleading search results, fake discounts and dark patterns
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.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Operational Guidelines for DILRMP 3.0 with a GIS-based 'Land Stack' and Bhu-Aadhaar
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.
Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 notified to come into force from 1 October 2026
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.
PM Modi addresses the first International Space Summit in Paris via video conference
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.
NSO releases first-ever district-level estimates for the unincorporated non-agricultural sector from ASUSE 2025
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.
DRI seizes about 41 kg of smuggled gold worth ₹62 crore in six pan-India operations; 24 arrested
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.
TRAI repeals 2012 regulations on duration of advertisements in TV channels after removal of 12-minute cap
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.
BSIP study of Bakhira Lake sediments reconstructs 25,000 years of Indian Summer Monsoon history
On 10 September 2026, the Department of Science and Technology reported a Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences study that used magnetic minerals in Bakhira Lake sediments in Uttar Pradesh to track monsoon changes over 25,000 years.
Wed, 09 Sept 2026
Rajnath Singh calls on Sri Lanka's President and Prime Minister in Colombo; MoUs signed on L70 guns, NCC and National Defence Colleges
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.
9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 launched in Varanasi with the theme 'Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari'
On 9 September 2026, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah at Varanasi, a month-long nutrition Jan Andolan focused on dietary diversity, protein intake and hot cooked meals.
UIDAI launches Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026
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.
India endorses the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security at the G20 Innovation Ministerial
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.
DRI seizes leopard pelts, 180 Indian star tortoises, tokay geckos, pangolin scales and tiger bones in six operations
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.
FIU-IND issues non-compliance notices to 15 offshore virtual digital asset service providers under the PMLA
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.
India to compete in 63 of 64 skills, including 11 new ones, at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
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.