UPSC current affairs — 24 September 2026
The 8 exam-relevant stories for 24 September 2026.
- Front-of-pack nutrition labelling to be rolled out in single phase, FSSAI tells Supreme Court
The FSSAI informed the Supreme Court that front-of-pack nutrition labelling will be rolled out in a single phase and sought a four-month period to issue draft regulations under the Food Safety and Standards Act. - OECD becomes latest global agency to upgrade India’s growth, ups 2026-27 expansion to 7.1%
The OECD upgraded India's 2026-27 economic expansion forecast to 7.1%, following similar outlook raises by ratings agencies like Moody’s, S&P Global, and Fitch Ratings. - ‘Super El Niño’ projected to cause 15,800 additional heat deaths in India, says report
A Climate Impact Lab report states that this year's Super El Niño is projected to cause 15,800 additional heat deaths in India and serves as a glimpse of future climate change temperatures. - Towards recognising women farmers: Maharashtra’s passage of the Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill
Maharashtra passed the Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill to grant women independent recognition as farmers irrespective of land ownership, highlighting structural agricultural workforce biases. - Minister in CEC-EC selection panel fails ‘perception test’, says Justice Datta in split verdict
In a split verdict on the EC appointment law, Justice Datta observed that including a cabinet minister in the CEC-EC selection panel fails the perception test of independence as they share collective responsibility with the Prime Minister. - India-EU FTA to be signed on December 16
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is scheduled to be signed on December 16 as part of Prime Minister Modi's upcoming diplomatic trips. - Five crore Indian children still lack access to sanitation service in their schools, says UN report
A UN report highlights that five crore Indian children still lack access to school sanitation services, even though India is on track to achieve universal basic drinking water coverage in schools by 2030. - Genome Analysis Centre to be established in Amaravati, says Health Minister
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced the establishment of a Genome Analysis Centre and Quantum Valley centre in Amaravati to expand genetic testing and research.
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