UPSC current affairs — 27 September 2026
The 8 exam-relevant stories for 27 September 2026.
- What does the law say about CEC’s removal?
The article explains the legal and constitutional framework governing the appointment and removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs), including the Supreme Court's landmark Anoop Baranwal judgment. - What is Karnataka’s objection to the ESA?
The Karnataka Legislature has repeatedly rejected draft notifications to declare parts of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) based on the Kasturirangan Committee's recommendations. - Vedanta seeks Niyamgiri mining revival, pitches ₹1 lakh crore Odisha investment
Vedanta is seeking to revive its bauxite mining project in Niyamgiri, Odisha, which was shelved in 2013 following unanimous resistance by the Dongria Kondh community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), through Gram Sabha resolutions. - India, Chile to start talks for comprehensive trade pact: PM
India and Chile have agreed to initiate talks for a comprehensive trade pact, alongside an agreement between Chile's copper producer CODELCO and Hindustan Copper Ltd, and plans to deepen cooperation on Antarctica exploration. - China, U.S. agree to $30 billion tariff cut, AI dialogue during Xi visit: Beijing
During President Xi's visit, the U.S. and China agreed to a $30 billion tariff cut and established a 'U.S.-China Super Intelligence (SI) Dialogue' to exchange views on the risks and benefits of advanced AI. - Govt weighs mandatory blending of imported coal at power plants, sources say
The Power Ministry is discussing a plan to mandate thermal power plants to blend up to 5% imported coal with domestic coal to manage fuel requirements. - Health Ministry orders crackdown on nicotine pouches, citing health risks, letter shows
The Union Health Ministry has ordered a crackdown on illegal and unapproved nicotine pouches that are being smuggled into India and sold online and through local stores. - Indian non-profits lag on digital maturity, AI adoption: report
The Digital for Nonprofits (D4NP) report reveals that Indian non-profits score below 50% on digital maturity and largely fail to utilize free online advertising grants despite growing interest in large language models.
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