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UPSC current affairs — 11 September 2026

The day's most exam-relevant stories, scored and mapped to the UPSC syllabus by ProjectsPilot's AI. Full Prelims/Mains/Interview analysis is inside the app.

Centre tightens grip over mineral taxation, states cry foul

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has sparked major opposition as states accuse the Centre of tightening control over mineral taxation and deepening Centre-State friction. The debate centres on the Bill’s implications for federal structure and resource governance.

PolityGS-II: Centre-State relations; federalism; legislative competence; fiscal/administrative implications of law-makingGS-III: Regulation of mines and minerals; resource governance and taxation impactsMongabay India

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BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in India, set to meet PM Modi

Ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Iran President Pezeshkian is reported to arrive for talks with PM Modi. China also signals a strategic, long-term approach as Xi meets Modi on the sidelines of the summit.

International RelationsGS-II: India’s relations with BRICS partners; major summits and diplomacyGS-II: Bilateral engagement with China/other global powers; strategic partnershipsThe Hindu · National

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Russian President Vladimir Putin begins 3-day India visit

Putin begins a three-day India visit to attend the BRICS summit and meet PM Modi, aiming to expand bilateral trade, investment and energy cooperation. The BRICS agenda in New Delhi focuses on resilience across food, energy, health, disaster reduction and critical supply chains amid geopolitical and economic headwinds.

International RelationsGS-II: India’s relations with Russia and engagement within BRICSGS-II: Multilateral institutions and global governance—multipolarity and UNSC reformsGS-III: Energy cooperation and critical supply chains/food-energy-health resilienceThe Hindu · International

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DFCs: The backbone of India’s logistics push

Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) has come into operation, completing India’s dedicated freight rail backbone under PM GatiShakti by linking key industrial belts to JNPT. The corridor is expected to improve freight productivity via longer/heavier/double-stack train operations and reduce transit times.

EconomyGS-III: Infrastructure development—transport/logistics and multimodal connectivityGS-III: Railways and economic development; logistics efficiency and freight movementGS-I: India—transport connectivity and economic geography linkagesThe Hindu · Business

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Xi Jinping in India after 7 years: When will PM Modi meet Chinese President? What is on the agenda

Xi Jinping is set to visit India after nearly seven years, with questions on when PM Modi will meet him and what key agenda will be discussed. The latest Xi-Modi interaction was in Aug 2025 on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Tianjin.

International RelationsGS-II: India’s relations with China and key bilateral mechanisms/engagementsGS-II: Effect of foreign diplomacy on internal/external security and strategic interestsLiveMint · Politics

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India Administers 80 Lakh HPV Vaccine Doses, Marking Major Milestone in Cervical Cancer Prevention

India has crossed a major implementation milestone by administering 80 lakh HPV vaccine doses under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign launched in February 2026. Free, voluntary single-dose vaccination is provided to 14-year-old girls at government facilities with parental consent.

Science & TechGS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable groups; health initiativesGS-III: Public health programmes; disease prevention; vaccinationPIB India

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'Talaq-E-Hassan' valid form of divorce, to be registered under new Act: Gauhati HC

Gauhati High Court held that “Talaq-e-Hassan” is a valid form of divorce and not prohibited, directing the parties to register the divorce under the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorce Act, 2024. The order clarifies the registration approach under the newer 2024 framework.

PolityGS-II: Statutory bodies, laws and their administration; legal system and judicial pronouncementsGS-II: Social justice—personal laws, equality and rights in contemporary legal frameworkThe Hindu · National +1 sources

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HC seeks Delhi govt, Centre's stand on plea to constitute Delhi Waqf Board

Delhi High Court has sought the Centre and Delhi government's stand on a plea to constitute the Delhi Waqf Board under the Waqf Act, 1995 (as amended by the 2025 Waqf Amendment). The petition alleges delays after the previous Board’s tenure ended and asks for directions to complete the statutory process.

PolityGS-II: Statutory bodies—formation, functioning and accountability; role of judiciary in enforcing statutory dutiesGS-II: Minorities—rights and administration relevant to Waqf properties and Waqf institutionsThe Hindu · National

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Piyush Goyal urges BRICS nations to link payment systems, pitches UPI; calls for cross-border trade in local currencies

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS countries to link payment systems, citing UPI as a model for cross-border cooperation. He also pushed for trade in local currencies and easier market access with resilient supply chains.

International RelationsGS-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests; India’s role in multilateral forums (BRICS)GS-III: India’s economic diplomacy—trade facilitation, cross-border payments and financial integration; services cooperationLiveMint · Economy

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Can BRICS build a cross-border payment network?

The news discusses whether BRICS can develop a cross-border payments network to facilitate trade and financial transactions among member countries. It links to broader debates on reducing reliance on existing payment systems and strengthening cooperation within BRICS.

International RelationsGS-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; multilateral groupings like BRICSGS-III: Indian economy—external economic relations and international financial architecture (payments, trade finance)Economic Times · Top Stories

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