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UPSC Current Affairs — 11 September 2026

दैनिक डाइजेस्ट · 11 सितंबर 2026

International RelationsPrelims + Mains

India Hosts 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on September 11, ahead of the main summit. The summit is expected to focus on global welfare, trade, energy, and defense cooperation, with discussions on resilience in food, energy, health, disaster management, and supply chains.

भारत में 18वें ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन का आयोजन नई दिल्ली में

भारत 12-13 सितंबर, 2026 को नई दिल्ली में 18वें ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन की मेजबानी कर रहा है। प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने मुख्य शिखर सम्मेलन से पहले 11 सितंबर को रूसी राष्ट्रपति व्लादिमीर पुतिन और ईरानी राष्ट्रपति मसूद पेज़ेश्कियन के साथ द्विपक्षीय वार्ता की। शिखर सम्मेलन में वैश्विक कल्याण, व्यापार, ऊर्जा और रक्षा सहयोग पर ध्यान केंद्रित होने की उम्मीद है, जिसमें भोजन, ऊर्जा, स्वास्थ्य, आपदा प्रबंधन और आपूर्ति श्रृंखलाओं में लचीलेपन पर चर्चा होगी।

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International RelationsPrelims + Mains

25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks Observed in the United States

The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with ceremonies across the country. Dignitaries, survivors, and victims' families gathered in New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost. This year, an additional moment of silence was observed for those who died from 9/11-related illnesses.

संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में 9/11 हमलों की 25वीं वर्षगांठ मनाई गई

The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with ceremonies across the country. Dignitaries, survivors, and victims' families gathered in New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost. This year, an additional moment of silence was observed for those who died from 9/11-related illnesses.

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PolityPrelims + Mains

Centre Proposes Article 371(K) for Ladakh's Constitutional Safeguards

The Indian government has proposed Article 371(K) as a special constitutional framework for Ladakh, following discussions with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). This unique governing body could grant legislative powers over land, culture, language, forests, environment, and natural resources. Ladakh became a Union Territory without a legislative assembly in 2019.

केंद्र ने लद्दाख के संवैधानिक सुरक्षा उपायों के लिए अनुच्छेद 371(K) का प्रस्ताव किया

The Indian government has proposed Article 371(K) as a special constitutional framework for Ladakh, following discussions with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). This unique governing body could grant legislative powers over land, culture, language, forests, environment, and natural resources. Ladakh became a Union Territory without a legislative assembly in 2019.

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EconomyPrelims + Mains

Launch of FASTag One Tag System

The FASTag One Tag system was launched on September 11, 2026, at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai. This new system allows users to change their issuing bank without replacing the physical FASTag sticker, enabling digital shifting of backend banking relationships through the Rajmarg Yatra app. This initiative aims to further streamline toll payments and reduce waiting times at plazas.

फास्टैग वन टैग प्रणाली का शुभारंभ

The FASTag One Tag system was launched on September 11, 2026, at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai. This new system allows users to change their issuing bank without replacing the physical FASTag sticker, enabling digital shifting of backend banking relationships through the Rajmarg Yatra app. This initiative aims to further streamline toll payments and reduce waiting times at plazas.

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Science & TechPrelims + Mains

India Joins 'Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security'

India has officially endorsed the 'Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security,' joining a United States-led coalition of 26 governments. This multilateral initiative aims to coordinate the development, deployment, and governance of secure, open, interoperable, and resilient 6G wireless communication networks. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is leading India's engagement in this effort.

भारत '6G नेतृत्व और सुरक्षा के लिए कार्रवाई का आह्वान' में शामिल हुआ

India has officially endorsed the 'Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security,' joining a United States-led coalition of 26 governments. This multilateral initiative aims to coordinate the development, deployment, and governance of secure, open, interoperable, and resilient 6G wireless communication networks. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is leading India's engagement in this effort.

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AgriculturePrelims + Mains

Proposed New Seed Act to Strengthen India's Seed Regulation

The Union Agriculture Minister is consulting farmer organizations on a proposed new Seed Act, which aims to replace the Seeds Act, 1966. This new legislation seeks to curb fake seeds, improve traceability, and strengthen accountability across India's seed supply chain. The objective is to create a stronger, uniform, and technology-enabled regulatory framework for seeds and planting material.

भारत के बीज विनियमन को मजबूत करने के लिए प्रस्तावित नया बीज अधिनियम

The Union Agriculture Minister is consulting farmer organizations on a proposed new Seed Act, which aims to replace the Seeds Act, 1966. This new legislation seeks to curb fake seeds, improve traceability, and strengthen accountability across India's seed supply chain. The objective is to create a stronger, uniform, and technology-enabled regulatory framework for seeds and planting material.

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