THE HINDU — Wednesday, 9 September 2026

18 exam-focused current-affairs briefs with analysis, key points, English vocabulary and GK for UPSC and State PSC aspirants.

1.Economy

REC Limited's Bond Issuance

REC Limited issued India’s first tokenized corporate bonds, marking a significant milestone in India's capital markets.

2.Polity

Modi dismisses Rahul Gandhi's campaign against his government as 'echo of lies'

Prime Minister Modi dismissed Rahul Gandhi's campaign against his government as an 'echo of lies' and said his opponents would continue to complain.

3.Society

Delhi University PG Hostel Collapse

A building collapse at Delhi University’s Satya Niketan hostel resulted in 15 deaths and injuries, prompting government action.

4.Society

Delhi Chief Minister's Visit to Affected Students

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the families of injured students and assured them of government support.

5.Polity & Governance

AAP Alleges Irregularities in Delhi Electoral Rolls

The Aam Aadmi Party alleged irregularities in the Delhi electoral rolls, including the addition of names without proper procedures.

6.Society

Increase in Registered Eye Donors in Mizoram

The number of registered eye donors in Mizoram increased to 9,345, reflecting growing awareness about corneal donation.

7.Environment & Culture

Digitization of Historical Records in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh has completed the first phase of digitizing around 1.7 million pages of rare and valuable records, making them more accessible to the public.

8.History & Culture

Postmemory and the Impact of Trauma on the 'Generation-After'

Postmemory describes the experiences of the generation after those directly affected by historical traumas, such as the Holocaust and the Tamil genocide, transmitted through stories and public images.

9.History & Culture

The Origin of the Word 'Piggyback'

The word 'piggyback' comes from the practice of carrying a child on one's back, which was common in the past and is now associated with giving a child a ride.

10.Science & Tech

Early Photography: Sir John Herschel

Sir John Herschel made the earliest surviving photograph on glass in 1839 and contributed to astronomy and photography.

11.Polity

Supreme Court of India Reviews Petition on Satya Niketan Incident

The Supreme Court of India has turned down an oral request to separately continue hearing a petition seeking a comprehensive probe into the Satya Niketan incident.

12.Economy

LIC Reports 20.41% Expansion in NBP

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported a 20.41% expansion in new business premium (NBP) for the five months ended August.

13.International

Iran Captures US Drone in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Revolutionary Guards seized an American unmanned underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with the U.S.

14.International

UK Bans Trade with Illegal Israeli Settlements

The UK government banned trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, aligning with the EU's stance.

15.Sports

India women's cricket team strengthens T20I rankings

Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma perform well in Asia Cup, boosting India’s T20I rankings.

16.Sports

Coco Gauff reaches US Open quarterfinals

Coco Gauff continues her strong performance in the US Open, winning matches and reaching the quarterfinals.

17.Sports

Savita stresses on the importance of staying in the present for upcoming continental show-piece

Savita highlights the need to focus on the present for an upcoming cricket match, aiming to end a 44-year wait.

18.Science & Tech

CosmoCube Satellite to Study Early Universe

The Royal Astronomical Society plans to launch CosmoCube, a small satellite to the moon's far side to study the 21-cm radio signal from neutral hydrogen, aiding in understanding the Epoch of Reionization and the Hubble tension.

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