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16th September 2026 Current Affairs

Wednesday · 10 news items · 10 MCQs

BRICS Summit 2026 adopts the "New Delhi Declaration"; Government notifies "zero charge" rule on UPI and RuPay debit transactions up to ₹2,000; World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 held in Gandhinagar — a first for South Asia

In this edition

  1. BRICS Summit 2026 adopts the "New Delhi Declaration"
  2. Government notifies "zero charge" rule on UPI and RuPay debit transactions up to ₹2,000
  3. World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 held in Gandhinagar — a first for South Asia
  4. Retail inflation (CPI) rises to 4.82% in August 2026
  5. India's exports (Apr–Aug FY27) touch US$399.27 billion
  6. Dhiraj Bommadevara becomes first Indian man to win Archery World Cup Final gold
  7. India win record-extending 8th Women's Asia Cup (T20) title
  8. India sweep Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 — men's record 6th title, women's hat-trick
  9. ISRO's GSLV-F17 places EOS-05 into orbit — India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit
  10. Gujarat unveils conservation action plan for the Great Indian Bustard in Kachchh
  11. Daily Current Affairs Quiz (10 questions)

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🇮🇳 National

BRICS Summit 2026 adopts the "New Delhi Declaration"

Why in News?

India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026, themed "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability." Leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration covering global governance reform, local-currency trade, and cooperation on agriculture, health, MSMEs and technology.

Key Highlights

  • 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi, 12–13 September 2026
  • Theme: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
  • Leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration
  • Covers governance reform, local-currency trade, agriculture, health, MSMEs and technology

Static GK

  • The term "BRIC" was coined by economist Jim O'Neill of Goldman Sachs in 2001
  • South Africa joined the group in 2010, turning BRIC into BRICS
🇮🇳 National

Government notifies "zero charge" rule on UPI and RuPay debit transactions up to ₹2,000

Why in News?

The government issued a notification under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act confirming that no charges (MDR) can be levied on UPI and RuPay debit card transactions up to ₹2,000, keeping small digital payments fee-free. Charges for higher-value transactions remain undecided.

Key Highlights

  • No MDR on UPI transactions up to ₹2,000
  • No MDR on RuPay debit card transactions up to ₹2,000
  • Notified under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act
  • Charges for higher-value transactions not yet decided

Static GK

  • MDR (Merchant Discount Rate) is the fee a merchant pays its bank for accepting digital payments
  • NPCI, which runs UPI and RuPay, was set up in 2008
🌍 International

World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 held in Gandhinagar — a first for South Asia

Why in News?

India is hosting the WCEF 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat (15–18 September 2026), themed "Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity." It is the first time the forum has been held in South Asia, drawing 2,000+ delegates from 65+ countries.

Key Highlights

  • WCEF 2026 hosted in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 15–18 September 2026
  • Theme: "Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity"
  • First time the forum is held in South Asia
  • 2,000+ delegates from 65+ countries

Static GK

  • The World Circular Economy Forum is an initiative of Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund
  • The first WCEF was held in Helsinki, Finland, in 2017
📈 Economy

Retail inflation (CPI) rises to 4.82% in August 2026

Why in News?

As per government CPI data (base year 2024=100), India's retail inflation climbed to 4.82% in August 2026, up from July, driven mainly by rising food prices (food inflation ~5.95%).

Key Highlights

  • Retail (CPI) inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026
  • Up from July 2026
  • Driven mainly by food prices; food inflation ~5.95%
  • CPI series uses base year 2024=100

Static GK

  • CPI data is released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI
  • RBI's inflation target is 4%, with a tolerance band of ±2%
📈 Economy

India's exports (Apr–Aug FY27) touch US$399.27 billion

Why in News?

Per the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (PIB release), India's cumulative merchandise and services exports during April–August 2026-27 are estimated at US$399.27 billion, reflecting steady growth in overall trade performance.

Key Highlights

  • Exports for April–August 2026-27 estimated at US$399.27 billion
  • Includes both merchandise and services exports
  • Released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
  • Reflects steady growth in trade

Static GK

  • India's financial year runs from 1 April to 31 March
  • Merchandise trade data is released monthly by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
🏆 Sports & Awards

Dhiraj Bommadevara becomes first Indian man to win Archery World Cup Final gold

Why in News?

Indian recurve archer Dhiraj Bommadevara scripted history in September 2026 by becoming the first Indian man to win gold at the Archery World Cup Final, a landmark achievement in Indian archery.

Key Highlights

  • Dhiraj Bommadevara won gold at the Archery World Cup Final
  • First Indian man to achieve this
  • Competes in the recurve discipline
  • Landmark result for Indian archery

Static GK

  • World Archery, the sport's global governing body, is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland
  • The Archery Association of India is the national federation for the sport
🏆 Sports & Awards

India win record-extending 8th Women's Asia Cup (T20) title

Why in News?

The Indian women's cricket team defeated defending champions Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final (13 September 2026) to lift a record-extending 8th Women's Asia Cup title, with standout knocks powering the win.

Key Highlights

  • India beat defending champions Sri Lanka by 72 runs
  • Final played on 13 September 2026
  • Record-extending 8th Women's Asia Cup title
  • Tournament played in the T20 format

Static GK

  • The Women's Asia Cup is organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)
  • The first Women's Asia Cup was held in 2004
🏆 Sports & Awards

India sweep Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026 — men's record 6th title, women's hat-trick

Why in News?

India's men's team beat South Korea 4-1 to win a record 6th Junior Hockey Asia Cup title, while the women's team beat China 1-0 to complete a hat-trick (3rd consecutive) title — both securing World Cup qualification.

Key Highlights

  • Men's team beat South Korea 4-1 for a record 6th title
  • Women's team beat China 1-0 for a third consecutive title
  • Both teams qualified for the Junior World Cup
  • A clean sweep for India at the Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2026

Static GK

  • The Junior Hockey Asia Cup is organised by the Asian Hockey Federation
  • The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland
🔬 Science & Technology

ISRO's GSLV-F17 places EOS-05 into orbit — India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit

Why in News?

ISRO successfully launched the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite aboard GSLV-F17 on 4 September 2026 from Sriharikota, placing it into a Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. EOS-05 is India's first-ever imaging satellite designed to operate from a geosynchronous orbit.

Key Highlights

  • GSLV-F17 launched EOS-05 on 4 September 2026
  • Launched from Sriharikota
  • Placed into a Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit
  • India's first imaging satellite designed for geosynchronous orbit

Static GK

  • ISRO was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Bengaluru
  • The Satish Dhawan Space Centre is at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
🗺️ State

Gujarat unveils conservation action plan for the Great Indian Bustard in Kachchh

Why in News?

Gujarat released a dedicated action plan to build a minimum viable population of 30+ Great Indian Bustards (a critically endangered bird) across 200–500 sq. km of habitat in Kachchh, including a Soft Release Centre near Naliya and ~11 sq. km of restored grassland.

Key Highlights

  • Gujarat released an action plan for the Great Indian Bustard
  • Target: a minimum viable population of 30+ birds in Kachchh
  • Covers 200–500 sq. km of habitat
  • Includes a Soft Release Centre near Naliya and ~11 sq. km of restored grassland

Static GK

  • The Great Indian Bustard is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List
  • It is the state bird of Rajasthan

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