Why in News? President Droupadi Murmu urged celebrities to avoid endorsing products potentially harmful to public health. Maharashtra FDA issued notices to actors over advertisements for an elaichi brand linked with tobacco products. Concern: Celebrity endorsements can influence consumer choices, particularly among young audiences. Prelims Pointers Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Provides the legal framework for…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 23 September 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 23 September 2026 brings together the news items of the day that map to the Prelims syllabus — polity, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations. Each item is written as a factual pointer you can revise quickly, with the static-syllabus link made explicit so the reading feeds directly into your Prelims notes.
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Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)
Why in News? The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) on 31 July 2026 for developing floating solar photovoltaic projects with energy storage systems, with a total outlay of ₹5,070 crore. Prelims Pointers Objective: Development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) projects with co-located Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Total Outlay: ₹5,070 crore.…
Cannot Penalise Refusal to Sing National Song
On September 22, 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to examine whether a person can face penal consequences for refusing to sing Vande Mataram on grounds of conscience or religion. It declined to decide whether the National Song should comprise two or six stanzas. National Song: Vande Mataram. Constitutional Provisions: Article 25: Freedom of conscience and…
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