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Current Affairs — Thursday, 10 September 2026
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Tamil Nadu
- CM Vijay extends Free Breakfast Scheme to Middle School students
— The TVK government announced expansion of the existing free breakfast programme (previously covering primary classes) to middle school level, benefiting lakhs of additional students across Tamil Nadu. (Welfare scheme; GS Paper II — state government initiatives) - CM Vijay signs 3 key welfare schemes on Day 1 in office
— Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay signed off on three flagship welfare measures including free electricity, gold-for-women scheme, and liquor shop closures as part of TVK's electoral promises. (GS Paper II — state schemes, governance) - Rule 110 announcements by CM Vijay draw public attention
— CM Vijay's announcements made under Rule 110 of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly procedure are being analysed for fiscal and administrative impact on public welfare. (GS Paper II — legislative procedure, state governance) - VB-GRAMG controversy puts Vijay government in political spotlight
— The VB-GRAMG issue has sparked a political storm in Tamil Nadu, with the ruling TVK administration facing questions over governance continuity from the previous AIADMK/DMK era. (GS Paper II — state politics, accountability) - MDMK's Vaiko urges CM Vijay to reject PM SHRI 3-language scheme
— MDMK chief Vaiko wrote to CM Vijay asking him to refuse participation in the PM SHRI school scheme, citing concerns over Hindi imposition through the three-language formula. (GS Paper II — centre-state relations, language policy) - CM Vijay holds department-wise brainstorming sessions ahead of state Budget
— Departmental consultations were initiated in July for budget preparation, signalling the new government's policy priorities for FY27. (GS Paper II — state budget, fiscal federalism)
India — National
- Cabinet approves eight multitracking railway projects to decongest lines
— The Union Cabinet cleared eight railway multitracking projects aimed at easing capacity constraints on high-traffic corridors, boosting freight and passenger movement. (GS Paper III — infrastructure, Ministry of Railways) - Ladakh breakthrough in offing; Centre offers Article 371(K) provisions
— The Centre has offered Ladakh special protections akin to Article 371(K) (Arunachal Pradesh model) but key powers over land and employment remain undecided in ongoing talks. (GS Paper II — Article 370/371, centre-UT relations, constitutional provisions) - Public Accounts Committee flags ₹9,222 crore cess diversion
— PAC chairman K.C. Venugopal raised alarm that cess collections were not transferred to designated reserve funds and may have been used to finance the fiscal deficit, violating their intended purpose. (GS Paper III — fiscal policy, parliamentary committees) - One Health Mission implementation in progress: ICMR DG
— The ICMR Director General confirmed in a letter to Parliament that One Health Mission work — integrating human, animal, and environmental health surveillance — is actively underway. (GS Paper II/III — health policy, zoonotic diseases) - Nitin Gadkari refuses to attend Mumbai-Goa highway inauguration
— Union Minister Gadkari expressed shame over prolonged delays in the Mumbai-Goa NH project, declining to attend the inauguration — a rare public rebuke of infrastructure implementation. (GS Paper III — infrastructure, road transport) - Uttarakhand voter-deletion puzzle: 85% of Form-7s from 4 plains districts
— An anomaly in Uttarakhand's electoral rolls shows disproportionate voter deletions concentrated in terai districts, raising concerns about electoral integrity. (GS Paper II — Election Commission, electoral process) - India's High Commissioner stresses acceptance with Global North and Global South
— HC Anil Sookal stated India now enjoys diplomatic credibility across both blocs, reflecting India's strategic autonomy and multi-alignment foreign policy. (GS Paper II — India's foreign policy)
Economy & Finance
- Industrial Production rises 6.7% in July 2026
— India's IIP growth of 6.7% in July signals a strong start to FY27, driven by manufacturing and capital goods sectors. (GS Paper III — economic indicators, CSO/MoSPI data) - Government appoints three new members to RBI Central Board
— Three additional directors were appointed to the RBI's Central Board, expanding its oversight capacity; Board composition is governed under the RBI Act, 1934. (GS Paper III — RBI, monetary policy governance) - FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets bankers; focus on Gen Z banking and deposit mobilisation
— The Finance Minister held consultations with bank heads to address declining savings deposit trends and strategise outreach to younger demographics. (GS Paper III — banking sector, financial inclusion) - NMDC raises lump ore price by ₹150/tonne to ₹5,400/tonne
— State-owned NMDC increased iron ore lump prices while keeping fines prices unchanged, impacting steel production costs downstream. (GS Paper III — mineral resources, PSU pricing) - PM-KUSUM 2.0 announcement likely; agrivoltaics to get dedicated component
— The government is expected to announce PM-KUSUM 2.0 with a new agrivoltaics component, combining solar energy generation with crop cultivation on the same land. (GS Paper III — renewable energy, agriculture, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy) - 11 insurers begin Ind AS transition from FY27; IRDAI monitors rest
— IRDAI is overseeing phased adoption of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) across the insurance sector, with remaining insurers scheduled for FY28. (GS Paper III — insurance regulation, IRDAI)
Science & Technology
- ESA to explore cooperation with ISRO in human spaceflight, lunar and Venus missions
— The European Space Agency and ISRO have already signed a Technical Implementing Plan (TIP) for Gaganyaan ground tracking support, with deeper collaboration now being discussed. (GS Paper III — space policy, ISRO, international cooperation) - International Space Summit to be held in Paris; Indian delegation expected
— India will participate in the Paris Space Summit amid global calls for Europe's strategic autonomy in space, signalling India's growing role in space diplomacy. (GS Paper II/III — space diplomacy, ISRO) - OpenAI accused of using private researcher data to solve million-dollar math problem
— The mathematical community raised serious concerns that OpenAI may have leveraged private academic user data to crack a major unsolved problem, reigniting AI ethics debates. (GS Paper III — AI regulation, data privacy, technology ethics)
Environment
- State of India's Environment 2026 Report highlights rising climate risks and wildlife conflicts
— The annual report flags increasing human-wildlife conflict, climate vulnerability, and gaps in pollution monitoring infrastructure across Indian states. (GS Paper III — environment, biodiversity, climate change) - Striped hyenas flagged as ecologically vital but misunderstood scavengers
— Research highlights the role of striped hyenas in waste decomposition and ecosystem health, urging conservation measures against cultural persecution. (GS Paper III — biodiversity, wildlife conservation)
Sports
- Sheetal wins two medals; India finishes second in overall medal tally at Ahmedabad event
— Indian para/shooter athlete Sheetal's double-medal performance helped India secure second place in the medal standings at the Ahmedabad competition. (GS Paper — sports current affairs) - Asian Games-bound wrestler tests positive for doping
— An India-bound Asian Games athlete failed a doping test, raising concerns about anti-doping compliance ahead of the continental games. (GS Paper — sports governance, NADA/WADA) - Duleep Trophy Final: Tilak Varma scores valiant 99 for South Zone against East Zone
— South Zone captain Tilak Varma's near-century was a standout performance in the Duleep Trophy final, though he emphasised team result over personal milestones. (GS Paper — sports)
Appointments & Awards
- Justice M. Fathima Beevi conferred Padma Bhushan
— Justice Fathima Beevi, the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India (appointed 1989), has been awarded the Padma Bhushan in recognition of her landmark contribution to Indian judiciary. (GS Paper II — judiciary, Padma Awards; Key Fact: first female SC judge) - Padma Vibhushan for Justice K.T. Thomas
— Retired Supreme Court judge K.T. Thomas, known for independent verdicts including in high-profile cases, has been conferred India's second-highest civilian honour. (GS Paper II — Padma Awards, Supreme Court) - Padma awardee Justice J.S. Khehar's rulings often contradicted government positions
— A profile of former CJI J.S. Khehar (India's first Sikh CJI) highlights his judicial independence, relevant to discussions on judiciary-executive relations. (GS Paper II — judiciary, constitutional roles) - Supreme Court raps RBI Governor's presence in Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
— The Supreme Court observed that the RBI Governor's involvement in the ITAT "fortifies aspersions of bias," raising questions about institutional independence. (GS Paper II — separation of powers, RBI, judicial review)
International
- West Asia tensions rise; negotiators attempt to bridge BRICS divide
— Ongoing West Asia conflict is straining diplomatic consensus within BRICS, with negotiators working to reconcile differing member positions ahead of bloc meetings. (GS Paper II — international organisations, India's foreign policy) - Madhya Pradesh gets investment proposals worth ₹53,000 crore from Dubai outreach
— MP's global investor outreach in Dubai attracted proposals worth ₹53,000 crore, reflecting growing Gulf-India investment linkages. (GS Paper II/III — FDI, state-level investment, India-UAE relations) - India's High Commissioner highlights India's unique acceptance across geopolitical blocs
— India's multi-alignment diplomacy has earned credibility with both the Global North (G7/West) and Global South (developing nations), per HC Anil Sookal. (GS Paper II — India's foreign policy, strategic autonomy)
- Quick Revision:
- 🔹 Justice M. Fathima Beevi — First woman judge of the Supreme Court of India, now conferred Padma Bhushan; appointed to SC in 1989
- 🔹 IIP growth stood at 6.7% in July 2026, indicating strong industrial momentum at the start of FY27
- 🔹 Ladakh talks: Centre offered protections similar to Article 371(K) (Arunachal Pradesh model) — note Article 371 series covers special provisions for specific northeastern and other states