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UPSC current affairs — 13 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.

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Strengthens Safety Welfare and Dignity of Sanitation Workers

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is strengthening safety, welfare and dignity of sanitation workers by worker profiling, PPE provision, health insurance coverage and financial support for sanitation vehicles. Waste pickers were also included under the scheme from June 2024.

SocietyGS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections; sanitation workers and occupational safetyGS-II: Social justice initiatives and protection of rights under government programmesPIB India

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Modi-Xi talks put India-China thaw to the test

The article discusses the outcome and challenges of Modi–Xi talks in testing the durability of the India–China thaw. It highlights diplomatic engagement and the broader implications for border stability and regional security.

International RelationsGS-II: India–China relations; border management and diplomatic engagementGS-II: Bilateral agreements/frameworks and their implications for regional securityEconomic Times · Top Stories

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BRICS issues New Delhi Declaration, as UAE and Iran back down from tough positions

BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration after last-minute language compromises involving Iran and the UAE on West Asia issues. The declaration calls for “maximum restraint” and reflects India’s push for consensus-led BRICS engagement.

International RelationsGS-II: Multilateral institutions and groupings; India’s role in global governance (BRICS)GS-II: Important international developments affecting India’s interestsGS-II: Bilateral/multilateral summits, declarations and their implicationsThe Hindu · National +1 sources

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Prime Minister's bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

PM met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Leaders reiterated peace and tranquility in border areas, adherence to existing border understandings, and commitment to a mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question.

International RelationsGS-II: India and its bilateral relations — India-China relations and border issuesGS-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed countries on India’s interests (neighbourhood/major powers)PIB India

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Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections

PIB launched an Incentive Scheme (effective 1 Sept 2026) to boost domestic PNG (piped natural gas) connections by incentivising CGD entities for converting unbilled to active billed connections and expanding into new areas.

EnvironmentGS-III: Clean household energy / energy transition initiativesGS-III: Natural gas infrastructure and distribution (CGD/PNG)PIB India

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BRICS New Delhi Declaration: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability

BRICS leaders adopted the “BRICS New Delhi Declaration” at the XVIII BRICS Summit, reaffirming cooperation under political-security, economic-financial and cultural-people-to-people pillars. The declaration focuses on resilience, innovation, sustainability, and strengthening partnerships with EMDCs.

International RelationsGS-II: Multilateral institutions and groupings—BRICS; international cooperation and reformsGS-II: India’s role in global governance and strategic partnerships; emerging markets and developing countriesPIB India

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Assam CM highlights ‘big comeback’ of ‘small hog’

Assam’s conservation programme has helped the endangered pygmy hog recover from six individuals in 1996 to 194 through captive breeding and reintroduction plans. The state aims to increase numbers further by 2040 with support from international and national conservation collaborators.

EnvironmentGS-II: Conservation and protection of endangered species (governance through state forest department; implementation)GS-III: Biodiversity conservation—endangered species, habitat/regeneration and captive breeding programmesThe Hindu · National

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Hormuz hit, Houthi takeover fuel fresh tensions

Tensions have escalated after strikes around the Strait of Hormuz (“Hormuz hit”) and reported Houthi advances, raising concerns for regional stability and maritime security. The development is linked to threats affecting energy flows through a critical global chokepoint.

International RelationsGS-II: India’s role in West Asia / evolving security environmentGS-II: Developments in maritime security and international trade routesEconomic Times · Top Stories

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Nadda highlights need for a resilient healthcare system

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated Critical Care Blocks and Integrated Public Health Laboratories in Andhra Pradesh to strengthen public health preparedness. The initiative under PM-ABHIM focuses on critical-care capacity, oxygen/medical systems, isolation readiness, laboratory capacity and early outbreak detection while sustaining routine health services.

Science & TechGS-II: Health and public health initiatives—strengthening service delivery and preparednessGS-III: Science & Technology/Infrastructure—health infrastructure and laboratory/critical care capacity; disease surveillance and outbreak responseThe Hindu · Sci-Tech

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