· OBC Reservation: Under Article 16(4), the State can provide reservation in public employment for backward classes that are not adequately represented. Creamy Layer: Relatively advanced sections among OBCs who are excluded from the benefit of reservation. Constitutional Basis: The principle of excluding the creamy layer emerged from the Indra Sawhney…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for September 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 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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25 September 2026
24 September 2026
Two-Headed Turtle in the USA
Why in News? A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin hatchling was discovered at a protected nesting site in Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, in September 2026. Species: Diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin). Rare Condition: The two heads are caused by bicephaly, a rare developmental anomaly. Weight: The hatchling weighs approximately 5.2 grams. Rescue and Monitoring: It was…
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs)
Constitutional Provision: Article 324(2) of the Constitution provides for the appointment of the CEC and other ECs by the President, subject to any law made by Parliament. Governing Law: Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. Appointment: Appointed by the President on the recommendation of…
23 September 2026
Endorsement of Harmful Products
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…
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…
22 September 2026
Right to Know Grounds of Arrest
Constitutional Provisions Article 22(1): A person arrested must be informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds of arrest. Article 21: Protects life and personal liberty; an arrest that violates mandatory constitutional safeguards may be rendered illegal. The right to know the grounds of arrest is a fundamental right and is not merely a…
Important Rivers Causing Floods in Bihar
Kosi: The Sorrow of Bihar, because its floods occur regularly with heavy sediment deposition and change of course within a few decades. Gandak: An important Himalayan river with a catchment that rises in, and partly covers, Nepal; major source of flooding in north-western Bihar. Burhi Gandak: It is flows through the northern side of Bihar…
Article 311
Such protections against arbitrary dismissal, removal or reduction in rank are given to the civil servants under Article 311. It applies to members of: Civil services of the Union. All-India Services. Civil services of a State. (a) Persons in the civil services of Union or State. Article 311(1): A person under the Article cannot be…
21 September 2026
Sohar Port
Location: Oman. Region: Northern Oman. Activity Range: Around the Strait of Hormuz. Use: Ocean port and heavy work areas. Geopolitical Significance: Situated along vital international trade routes running in proximity to Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf. Connectivity: An important portal for logistics and trade for Oman. India–Oman: Sohar is significant for bilateral…
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