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UPSC करेंट अफेयर्स — 18 सितंबर 2026

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Private universities cannot be run for profit, says SC; seeks audited accounts

The Supreme Court ruled that private universities cannot be run for profit and directed states/UTs to submit audited accounts showing surplus income, expenditure, fee collections and employee salaries.

  • Polity
  • समसामयिक मामले
  • शासन
  • Hindustan Times · India

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States need to raise capex to 3% of GSDP by FY32 for developed India: Revenue secretary

Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava urged states to raise capital outlay to about 3% of GSDP by FY32 to support India’s growth path toward a developed economy by 2047, alongside better fiscal management and private investment.

  • Economy
  • समसामयिक मामले
  • शासन
  • LiveMint · Economy

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Balancing deep-sea discovery with environmental stewardship

An opinion piece argues for balancing India’s deep-sea exploration and seabed mining ambitions with strong environmental stewardship. It notes India’s ISA exploration contracts, deep-ocean mission technology development, and ongoing biodiversity/impact studies.

  • Environment
  • समसामयिक मामले
  • पर्यावरण एवं पारिस्थितिकी
  • The Hindu · Opinion

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A homegrown innovation ecosystem is taking root

India’s innovation ecosystem is expanding as more technologies shift from imports to domestic R&D, supported by public research, corporate R&D and deep-tech startups. The piece highlights GaN semiconductor development for strategic uses and growing Indian patent filings, signaling improved innovation capacity.

  • Science & Tech
  • समसामयिक मामले
  • भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था
  • The Hindu · Opinion

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MDR apprehension unlikely to spur higher cash usage: RBI Deputy Governor

RBI Deputy Governor said MDR on UPI is unlikely to increase cash usage. From Oct 15, 0.4% MDR applies on person-to-merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000, with merchant-paid charges capped at ₹300 for high-value transactions.

  • Economy
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  • The Hindu · Business

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As exotic primates reach India, welfare concerns grow

The exotic pet trade is bringing primates like orangutans into India, raising serious animal welfare and legal concerns. The report highlights health risks such as zoonotic disease spillovers and potential ecological harm from keeping wild animals as pets.

  • Environment
  • समसामयिक मामले
  • पर्यावरण एवं पारिस्थितिकी
  • Mongabay India

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RBI may deliver two rate hikes by CY 2026:Analysts

Analysts expect the RBI to hike the repo rate twice by end-December 2026 (25 bps in October and 25 bps in December) amid inflation pressure and excess banking-system liquidity. Retail inflation has risen, and risks from elevated crude oil prices are highlighted.

  • Economy
  • समसामयिक मामले
  • शासन
  • The Hindu · Business

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India needs more savings, private capital to sustain 7-8% growth, says N.K. Singh

N.K. Singh argues that sustaining India’s 7–8% growth requires higher domestic savings and better allocation of capital, along with stronger fiscal coordination between the Centre and states. The focus is on investment quality and fiscal management to support growth targets.

  • Economy
  • समसामयिक मामले
  • शासन
  • LiveMint · Economy

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Who’s watching what we eat? Inside India’s food adulteration problem

Report highlights India’s food adulteration problem through cases of suspected milk adulteration and home testing methods. It also notes FSSAI legal action against non-compliance in infant food products and enforcement actions against adulterated milk.

  • Society
  • कृषि
  • समसामयिक मामले
  • The Hindu · Business

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As tigers spill beyond reserves, India rethinks conservation

Cases of tigers straying beyond reserves in Karnataka highlight the need to rethink conservation strategies. The report points to gaps in forest department response, coordination, and human-wildlife conflict management as tiger habitats and human settlements overlap.

  • Environment
  • पर्यावरण एवं पारिस्थितिकी
  • शासन
  • Mongabay India

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