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27 September 2026

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  1. IAF's Multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti Gets Underway in JodhpurPolity · asked in UPSC 2024; factual, Prelims-type
  2. NITI Aayog Releases Second India Electric Mobility IndexEnvironment · asked in KPSC 2021; factual, Prelims-type
  3. Push to Finalise the Seventh Draft on Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive AreasEnvironment · asked in KPSC 2024; factual, Prelims-type
  4. AFSPA Extended in Parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal PradeshPolity · factual, Prelims-type
  5. Paradip Declared a 'Mega Port' Under the Indian Ports Act, 2025Economy · factual, Prelims-type
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PolityGAPrelims ★★★★★ Mains ★★★☆☆

80 aircraft, 40 nations, one Jodhpur sky: the exercise every GS-III defence answer should name

IAF's Multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti Gets Underway in Jodhpur

Why in News? The Indian Air Force's multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti, began in Jodhpur with participation from roughly 80 aircraft and representation linked to around 40 countries.

Prelims Tarang Shakti is a multinational air exercise hosted by India.

Mains GS-III (Defence and Security): Multinational exercises like Tarang Shakti build interoperability between the IAF and partner air forces through joint …

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EnvironmentGAPrelims ★★★★★ Mains ★★☆☆☆

States ranked on EV readiness: what NITI Aayog's second Electric Mobility Index actually measures

NITI Aayog Releases Second India Electric Mobility Index

Why in News? NITI Aayog has launched the second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, which ranks states on parameters such as charging infrastructure, policy support and market development for electric vehicles.

Prelims The India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) is released by NITI Aayog.

Mains GS-III Economy/Environment: uneven charging infrastructure and inconsistent state policies have slowed India's EV transition; the IEMI acts as a bench…

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EnvironmentGAPrelims ★★★★★ Mains ★★☆☆☆

Seven drafts, one number—37%—that every Western Ghats ESA answer must cite

Push to Finalise the Seventh Draft on Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas

Why in News? Various organisations have made a joint submission urging the Union government to strengthen and finalise the seventh draft notification on Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) in the Western Ghats, based substantially on the recommendations of the Kasturirangan Committee.

Prelims The Kasturirangan Committee (2013) recommended declaring about 37% of the Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Area.

Mains GS-III Environment: the issue traces conservation of a biodiversity hotspot (Kasturirangan recommendations) against the policy reality of repeated dra…

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Polity
PolityGAPrelims ★★★★☆ Mains ★★★☆☆

Extended again from October 1: the three north-eastern states still living under AFSPA

AFSPA Extended in Parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh

Why in News? The Union Home Ministry extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for a further six months, from October 1, 2026, in specified disturbed areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

Prelims The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 has been extended for six months from October 1, 2026 in specified disturbed areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

Mains GS-II Polity and Governance — Centre-State relations and internal security. The recurring six-month extension of AFSPA under Section 3 (declaring an a…

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EconomyGAPrelims ★★★★☆ Mains ★★★☆☆

A 1908 port law is gone: the Section 73 clause that made Paradip a 'Mega Port'

Paradip Declared a 'Mega Port' Under the Indian Ports Act, 2025

Why in News? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has officially designated Paradip Port in Odisha as a "Mega Port" under Section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025.

Prelims The Indian Ports Act, 2025 replaced the Indian Ports Act, 1908.

Mains GS-III Economy — the Indian Ports Act, 2025 replaces the century-old 1908 law to modernise port governance, safety and conservation; Section 73's Mega…

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EconomyGAPrelims ★★★★☆ Mains ★★★☆☆

Captive coal plants must run at full capacity till December — what 'captive power' means for GS-III

Centre Directs Captive Coal Power Plants to Maximise Output

Why in News? India's power ministry has directed more than 100 captive coal-fired power plants to run at maximum generation capacity from October 1 to December 31, 2026, to meet rising electricity demand.

Prelims Captive power plants are established primarily to meet the electricity needs of their owner industry rather than to supply the wider grid.

Mains GS-III Economy — energy security: rising winter electricity demand has led the Power Ministry to direct captive coal plants to run at maximum output, …

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Economy
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A Rs 17,167-crore harbour, one Tamil Nadu port: the major ports list Prelims keeps testing

Cabinet Approves Outer Harbour Project at VOC Port, Thoothukudi

Why in News? A Cabinet committee has approved a Rs.

Prelims VOC Port is located at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu.

Mains GS-III Economy — inadequate deep-draft berthing capacity limits India's ability to handle larger container and cargo vessels, weakening trade competit…

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EconomyGAPrelims ★★★★☆ Mains ★★★☆☆

Launched in 2014, now tied to PLI: the industrial policy every GS-III aspirant must date right

'Make in India' Initiative Completes 12 Years

Why in News? The Union government marked 12 years of the "Make in India" initiative, launched in September 2014 to boost domestic manufacturing, attract foreign investment and generate employment.

Prelims Make in India was launched in September 2014 to boost domestic manufacturing.

Mains GS-III Economy — industrial policy: the issue of import dependence in strategic manufacturing sectors led to Make in India (2014), now reinforced thro…

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International
International RelationsGAPrelims ★★★★☆ Mains ★★★☆☆

A hotline for AI accidents: what the US-China Super Intelligence Dialogue means for GS-II

United States and China Agree on AI Incident Communication Channel

Why in News? The United States and China have agreed, during talks in Washington D.C., to establish a communication channel for artificial intelligence incidents and to hold a "Super Intelligence Dialogue" between the two countries.

Prelims The US-China talks that produced an AI incident communication channel were held in Washington D.C.

Mains GS-II International Relations: as AI becomes a strategic and economic flashpoint between the US and China, the two sides have set up a crisis-communic…

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International RelationsGAPrelims ★★★★☆ Mains ★★★☆☆

India and Liberia just launched a UN group — the shipping safety issue every GS-II answer needs

India and Liberia Launch Maritime Safety Initiative at the UN

Why in News? India and Liberia have jointly launched a "Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers" at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Prelims The "Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers" was jointly launched by India and Liberia.

Mains GS-II International Relations — India and international organisations. Issue: rising attacks on commercial vessels in conflict-affected waters threate…

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International RelationsGAPrelims ★★★★☆ Mains ★★★☆☆

Russia backs India for a permanent UNSC seat but blocks two G4 rivals — name them for Prelims

Russia Backs India's Claim to a UN Security Council Seat

Why in News? Russia has reiterated its support for India's candidature for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), while opposing the inclusion of Germany and Japan in an expanded Council.

Prelims The UNSC has 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members; only permanent members hold veto power.

Mains GS-II International Relations — India and the UN: the issue is the outdated 1945 UNSC structure that does not reflect current geopolitical realities; …

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Jaishankar hit back at Pakistan in the UNGA — the treaty he named is a GS-II must-know

Jaishankar Responds to Pakistan at the UN General Assembly on Terrorism

Why in News? External Affairs Minister S.

Prelims The Indus Waters Treaty (1960) was brokered by the World Bank.

Mains GS-II International Relations: India's use of multilateral forums like the UNGA to respond to Pakistan on cross-border terrorism reflects a broader li…

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EnvironmentGAPrelims ★★★★☆ Mains ★★☆☆☆

265 of 358 talukas declared drought-hit: the Maharashtra number every GS-III disaster answer needs

Maharashtra Declares 265 Talukas Drought-Affected

Why in News? The Maharashtra government has declared 265 of its 358 talukas as drought-affected, covering roughly 74% of the state's geographical area.

Prelims Maharashtra has declared 265 of its 358 talukas as drought-affected.

Mains Relevant to GS-III (Disaster Management/Agriculture): a rainfall deficiency and crop-condition assessment triggering a drought declaration illustrates…

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⚡ Quick facts 19

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  1. DayWorld Contraception Day (26 September) 2026 was observed under the theme 'No Barriers, Just Choices'.
  2. DayWorld Tourism Day (27 September) 2026's theme is 'Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism'.
  3. ReportDRI Mumbai's 'Operation Golden Sweep' seized about 10.5 kg of smuggled 24-karat gold worth roughly Rs. 12.58 crore at Mumbai airport.
  4. WorldUS mathematician Sarah Peluse (Stanford) has been named a recipient of the 2026 SASTRA-Ramanujan Award.
  5. SportsIndia's Dhiraj Bommadevara set a new Asian Games record in men's recurve individual archery qualification.
  6. SportsBaranica Elangovan won bronze in women's pole vault at the Asian Games, clearing 4.15 metres.
  7. Sports19-year-old swimmer Rishabh Das set a new Indian national record in the men's 200m backstroke.
  8. SportsIndia's women's kabaddi team won gold at the Asian Games, defeating Iran 37-34.
  9. SchemeThe Tourism Ministry's NIDHI+ hospitality database now lists over 63,740 accommodation units nationwide.
  10. Scheme'Arogya Manthan 2026' marked 8 years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and 5 years of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
  11. SchemeThe Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission released the 7th National Formulary of India to promote rational, cost-effective medicine use.
  12. SchemeThe 'Make in India' initiative, launched in September 2014, has now completed 12 years.
  13. SchemeUnder DDU-GKY 2.0, over 70,000 rural youth are set to begin skill training across states from October 2026.
  14. SchemeThe Technology Development Board approved Rs. 200 crore in RDI support for Chennai-based space startup Agnikul Cosmos.
  15. SchemeThe National Steering Committee approved fresh investment for upgrading ITI clusters, including one at Kurukshetra, under PM-SETU.
  16. KarnatakaKarnataka's Tourism Minister K.J. George launched the 'Active Karnataka - Run, Ride, Surf, Explore' adventure-tourism initiative.
  17. KarnatakaKarnataka's Cabinet is set to discuss a proposed hike in Nandini milk prices.
  18. KarnatakaThe Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) introduced a time-bound digital system for contractor bill payments.
  19. KarnatakaHassan's Hasanamba Temple is scheduled to reopen to devotees on October 29, 2026.

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