UPSC current affairs — 12 September 2026
The 8 exam-relevant stories for 12 September 2026.
- First-ever district-level estimates released by NSO for unincorporated non-agricultural sector
The National Statistical Office has released its first-ever district-level estimates for the unincorporated non-agricultural sector to assist in localized economic planning. - West Asia conflict highlights: Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of Bab al-Mandeb
Iran-backed Houthi militants have reached a strategic island at the mouth of the Bab al-Mandeb strait, threatening a vital maritime artery used for Saudi oil exports. - India Administers 80 Lakh HPV Vaccine Doses, Marking Major Milestone in Cervical Cancer Prevention
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced that India has successfully administered 80 lakh doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for cervical cancer prevention. - First Regional Review Conference on Implementation of the Forest Rights Act Held in Bengaluru
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs organized its first regional review conference in Bengaluru to evaluate the progress and challenges in implementing the Forest Rights Act. - E-commerce platforms should settle complaints in a month, say new govt. rules
Amended government rules set to take effect on January 1, 2027, mandate e-commerce platforms to resolve consumer complaints within a month and display original prices alongside discounts. - India’s forex reserves jump by a record $44.903 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves registered a record weekly increase of $44.903 billion, climbing to a new historic peak of $740.803 billion. - Isro satellite detects sharp drop in marine productivity as El Niño warms Pacific
An ISRO satellite has observed a significant decline in marine productivity linked to the warming of the Pacific Ocean during an El Niño phase. - Explained: Why you can’t put BRICS in the anti-West box
This analysis explores the complex internal dynamics of the BRICS grouping, explaining why it cannot be simply characterized as an anti-Western bloc.
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