
Top 20 UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | September 14 to 20, 2026
Top 20 UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | September 14 to 20, 2026
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Top 20 UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | September 14 to 20, 2026

The award carries 7% annual interest from the date of filing of the claim petition until realisation. The amount is to be distributed among the claimants as directed by the tribunal.
India's National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme faces low corporate participation. Many young graduates lack practical work experience, creating a significant skills gap. Low engagement from MSMEs and startups hinders the program's overall effectiveness. Improving NAPS accessibility and support can unlock economic potential for the nation. Companies must view apprentices as long-term talent investments, not just costs.

For Bengaluru tenants, scouting for an apartment can become a cycle of calls, visits and negotiations, consuming weekends and testing their patience | Real Estate News

ByteDance’s AI spending weighed on first-half profit, while revenue growth accelerated as the TikTok parent’s US regulatory uncertainty eased, sources said. | Business News

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is the fourth season of the Netflix crime drama, and the first to focus on an alleged female suspect. | Web Series

Carlota Ciganda doesn't have the career resume to inspire any level of intimidation.
A couple in Florida bought three occupied condos for $360,000 in 2022, and the properties now generate $4,530 a month in rent. He shared how he financed it and turned it into a cash-flowing asset, calling the portfolio

CID actor Aanchal Khurana showcased the reality of her life -- she lives in a 1 BHK in Mumbai for which she shells out Rs 70,000 rent per month. She has designer bags but no space to keep them.

A Bengaluru techie showed her parents around her Google office, where they explored food, games and workspaces. | Trending
OnEMI Technology Solutions is gearing up to raise more capital by issuing equity shares. With a board meeting on the horizon, they will explore various funding avenues. This initiative comes on the heels of their impressive Rs 850 crore initial public offering. Meanwhile, Kissht has seen remarkable growth in assets under management and loan disbursements, continuing to broaden its secured loan offerings.

The state government’s 2026 assessment has now put the number of over-exploited assessment units at 110.

What were the most important current affairs for UPSC this week? From the BRICS New Delhi Declaration and Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 to Swaminarayan Sampraday and Perim Island, Women’s Asia Cup 2026, Sagar Manthan, Petroline, Orangutans, Thirukkural, US Open, and other key developments for your Prelims and Mains preparation.
Only thirty percent of registered establishments actively provide apprenticeship training. Administrative issues and stipend payment delays hinder wider participation in the scheme. Government data shows a dip in dropout rates, which is expected to boost apprentice numbers. While registration trends remain encouraging, industry executives cite candidate dropouts as a concern. The ministry reports increased completion and declining termination rates for apprentices.

It is difficult to think straight after a child receives a serious diagnoses; Dr Jain lists five questions that parents should not forget asking their doctor. | Lifestyle News

The US State Department has proposed new passport requirements that could require parents applying for passports for their children to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status. The draft rules highlight the first close look at how the Secre

Parenting is rarely a balanced task, and many households operate with an uneven distribution of responsibilities - often without realising it. A new trending term, passenger parent, is shedding light on this dynamic, especially in heterosexual relationships wh

From studio portraits to selfies, glass plate negatives to generative artificial intelligence, one of Delhi s oldest surviving photo studios has witnessed a revolution in photography and retained its penchant for freezing memories for more than seven decades

Telangana Forest Minister Konda Surekha has fought many a battle during her political career but the latest one, now playing out in the All India Congress Committee (AICC) corridors in Delhi, could be among her toughest. From being a protege of former Andhra P

At 10 years, he learnt the art himself and now, 22-year-old Om Chitara a ninth-generation artist is among those keeping the dwindling art of Mata ni Pachhedi alive. Literally translating to Behind the Mother Goddess , Mata ni Pachhedi is a ritual textile paint

The All India Students Association (AISA) on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court challenging a Delhi University mandate according to which candidates fighting the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections have to furnish a Rs 1-lakh surety bond be

In a disturbing incident from Maharashtra, two brother allegedly thrashed their elderly parents over a Pune land sale dispute. The two brothers allegedly beat up their elderly parents on the evening of August 30 after being angry over the sale of land owned by
School assembly news headlines for September 3 cover major developments from India, international affairs, sports and business. Key updates include ISRO s upcoming EOS-05 launch, Nepal s flood crisis, rising West Asia tensions, diplomatic visits, cricket and t

I give her everything she asks for. I have never really said no to her, whether it s the smallest of demands or things like gadgets, cameras, headsets, or games

A Bengaluru tenant new to the city has sparked a discussion on Reddit after expressing shock over some of the clauses mentioned in a rental agreement, including security deposit refund after 30 days of vacating the flat and painting charges equal to 30 days of

Ben Shelton is making headlines on the tennis court, but fans are also interested in his life away from tennis. The American star is dating soccer player Trinity Rodman and comes from a family with strong tennis connections

In a big blow to the opposition in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), senior Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator and former Mayor Vishakha Raut is likely to lose her seat after the caste verification committee in Palghar invalidated her Other Backward Caste

This week, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who has long championed vyavastha parivartan (systemic change), turned on the system itself, calling it too bulky and costly. His government plans a 15 30% cut in the sanctioned strength of IAS

A day after I submitted an article pitch on the rise of caesarean sections and premature births in India, I found myself lying in a hospital bed 28 weeks pregnant, tethered to monitors as doctors rushed in and out. I had come in for a routine prenatal check-up

With the Opposition sensing an opportunity following the youth-led protests in Delhi and Ranchi and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) launching the School Thik Karo (Fix Rural Government Schools) campaign, the BJP-led Maharashtra government is working on a stra
TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice. This resolution addresses allegations of violating federal children's privacy laws

India and the UK on Friday reviewed the ongoing defence industrial cooperation with emphasis on Research & Development through the India-UK vision 2035 and the 10-year Defence Industrial Roadmap. The 25th India-UK Defence Consultative Group meeting was held be

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Friday said India has political stability and continuity in its policies, and the world sees it as a bright spot of growth and hope . Speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026, the PM said India has always moved fo

Priyanka Chopra recently shared her longing to meet her father, Dr Ashok Chopra, once again. In a candid video post, Priyanka reflected on the question of which part of her life she would like to go back to, I d go and hang out with my father again
Indian equities closed higher on Friday, though Middle East tensions limited gains in benchmark indices. Sensex rose over 3 points to 77,541 and Nifty gained 20 points to 24,252
The Indian rupee exhibited stability on Friday, though it faced a weekly decrease. Factors such as increasing oil prices and apprehensions about supply disruptions played a role in its performance