Daily Current Affairs — 6 September 2026 — Banking

5 stories for Banking today, across Schemes, Awards, Polity and Banking & Financial.
Leading today: BARTI to provide Rs 10,000 to eligible SC examination qualifiers

Schemes

1. BARTI to provide Rs 10,000 to eligible SC examination qualifiers

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI) will provide Rs 10,000 to Scheduled Caste candidates from Maharashtra who passed Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) State Services Main Examination 2025. The maximum age is 35 years.

Why Banking asks this — syllabus: mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → maharashtra · upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → social-justice · ssc-cgl → ga → economy

Read the full story · Source: एमपीएससी मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण अनुसूचित जातीच्या उमेदवारांना ‘बार्टी’कडून १० हजार रुपयांचे आर्थिक सहाय्य - महासंवाद

Awards

2. President Droupadi Murmu confers National Awards on teachers

President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on teachers from across the country. The function took place in New Delhi on September 5, 2026.

Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ssc-cgl → ga → sports-awards · upsc-cse → current-affairs → heritage-recognition · mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → national

Read the full story · Source: PRESIDENT OF INDIA CONFERS NATIONAL AWARDS ON TEACHERS

Polity

3. Dinesh Sharma appointed Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lt. Governor

Dr. Dinesh Sharma has been appointed Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands by the President of India. The appointment takes effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.

Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs

Read the full story · Source: PRESS COMMUNIQUE

4. NCSC orders inquiry into alleged reservation denial in Punjab lecturer recruitment

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) ordered an inquiry under Article 338 into alleged denial of reservation benefits to Scheduled Caste candidates in recruitment for 1,013 Lecturer posts notified by the Punjab Education Department. A notice directs the Chief Secretary of Punjab to submit case facts, action taken and related records within seven days of receipt.

Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs

Read the full story · Source: NCSC Seeks Time Bound Response Over Complaint Regarding Denial Of Reservation Benefits To SC Candidates In The Recruitment Process For Lecturer Posts

Banking & Financial

5. Coastal Local Area Bank Limited included in RBI Act Second Schedule

Coastal Local Area Bank Limited has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The notification is dated July 28, 2026 and was published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated August 11, 2026.

Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ba → regulators-institutions

Read the full story · Source: Inclusion of “Coastal Local Area Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

1. BARTI announced Rs 10,000 financial assistance for MPSC Main Exam qualified SC candidates.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
2. President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on teachers across the country on Teachers' Day.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306919
3. Dr. Dinesh Sharma appointed Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar IslandsRead the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2307069
4. NCSC issues notice to Punjab Education Department under Article 338 directing submission of records on denial of SC reservation in Lecturer recruitment.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2307017
5. Coastal Local Area Bank Limited was included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 via notification dated July 28, 2026.Read the full story →Source: rbi.org.in

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