UPSC current affairs — 10 September 2026

The 8 exam-relevant stories for 10 September 2026.

1. MHA proposes new Chapter K under Article 371 for Ladakh (Polity)
   The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a new Chapter K under Article 371 of the Constitution to enable the Union Territory of Ladakh to have its own elected body.
2. Forest rights group asks Tribal Affairs Ministry to withdraw stand on Gram Sabha consent (Polity)
   The Campaign for Survival and Dignity has urged the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to withdraw its stance, calling claims that Gram Sabha consent delays government projects a misinformation campaign.
3. PM-KUSUM 2.0 announcement likely soon; agrivoltaics to get dedicated component (Economy)
   The government is expected to announce PM-KUSUM 2.0 soon, introducing a dedicated component for agrivoltaics to expand solar energy usage in agriculture.
4. Double deflation debate over GDP methodology no ‘great battle’: Niti Ayog Vice Chairman (Economy)
   The NITI Aayog Vice Chairman stated that the double deflation debate regarding GDP calculation methodology is not a major conflict, adding that the private capex cycle will gain momentum once capacity utilisation reaches 80%.
5. FCNR(B) deposits: Who bears the currency risk? | Explained (Economy)
   The Reserve Bank of India's swap shields banks from currency risk on the principal of FCNR(B) deposits, but banks must manage dollar interest payments themselves, leaving some exposed if the rupee weakens.
6. Expert Explains | How floods triggered Nepal’s demand for compensation (IR)
   An expert analysis explores how recent extensive flooding in Nepal has triggered demands for compensation and highlighted transboundary water management issues.
7. ESA to explore cooperation with ISRO in human space flight, lunar and Venus missions (S&T)
   The European Space Agency and ISRO have signed a Technical Implementing Plan for Ground Tracking Support for Gaganyaan missions, paving the way for deeper cooperation in human space flight, lunar, and Venus missions.
8. Pollution from winter waste burning in cities three times higher than summer, study finds (Environment)
   A study by the World Resources Institute India reveals that urban air pollution from waste burning is three times higher in winter than in summer due to weaker winds, temperature inversions, and the use of burning waste for warmth.

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