UPSC current affairs — 19 September 2026
The 8 exam-relevant stories for 19 September 2026.
- Mamata moves Supreme Court against ECI’s freeze on Trinamool Congress symbol
The petition challenges the Election Commission's decision to freeze the party symbol, arguing it relied on statements from rebel legislators facing disqualification under the Tenth Schedule. - Dr. Reddy's, Takeda Pharma ink pact to distribute India's first dengue vaccine QDENGA
Subject to local regulatory processes, India's first dengue vaccine, QDENGA, is expected to become available in the first half of 2027 through a new partnership. - FSSAI initiates legal action against Nestle India over infant nutrition products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has initiated legal action and sought clarifications from Nestle India regarding its claims on '5HMOs' and 'Whey Protein' in infant nutrition products. - Building the public AI rails for Indian education
BodhanAI, India’s Centre of Excellence in AI for Education, has partnered with AI4Bharat to release foundational AI models developed for 22 Indian languages. - Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law
The newly enacted Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 authorizes the U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, a measure that covers India. - Balancing deep-sea discovery with environmental stewardship
The analysis highlights India's opportunity to establish itself as a global leader in both deep-sea technology development and deep-sea ecological governance. - What does the latest revision to the EPFO wage ceiling entail? | Explained
The article examines how the revision to the EPFO wage ceiling expands the social security net, alongside the concerns of unions and employers and potential legal issues. - Year after Ladakh protests, Sonam Wangchuk to lead march as political climate warms
A year after major protests in Ladakh, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is set to lead a new march amid shifting regional political dynamics.
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