NewsDaily Current Affairs — 6 September 2026 — UPSC
8 stories for UPSC today, across Schemes, Polity, Awards, Polity, Environment, Polity and Banking & Financial.
Leading today: BARTI to provide Rs 10,000 to eligible SC examination qualifiers
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- BARTI to provide Rs 10,000 to eligible SC examination qualifiers
- Special Campaign 3 resolves 2,306 long-pending pension grievances
- President Droupadi Murmu confers National Awards on teachers
- Dinesh Sharma appointed Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lt. Governor
- NCSC orders inquiry into alleged reservation denial in Punjab lecturer recruitment
- National Biodiversity Authority crosses ₹200 crore in cumulative ABS disbursements
- CSS Shield formalised to support bereaved families of officers
- Coastal Local Area Bank Limited included in RBI Act Second Schedule
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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → social-justice
Read the full story · Source: एमपीएससी मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण अनुसूचित जातीच्या उमेदवारांना ‘बार्टी’कडून १० हजार रुपयांचे आर्थिक सहाय्य - महासंवाद
Polity
2. Special Campaign 3 resolves 2,306 long-pending pension grievances
Special Campaign 3 resolved 2,306 of 3,193 long-pending pension cases taken up, registering a 72% redressal rate through coordinated efforts of 40 ministries/departments. The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare conducted the campaign for central government pensioners. It began on 7th July, 2026, had a preparatory phase and an execution phase, and concluded on 31st August, 2026.
Why UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → governance
Read the full story · Source: 2,306 long pending pension grievances redressed during Special Campaign 3
Awards
3. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → current-affairs → heritage-recognition
Read the full story · Source: PRESIDENT OF INDIA CONFERS NATIONAL AWARDS ON TEACHERS
Polity
4. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2
Read the full story · Source: PRESS COMMUNIQUE
5. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → social-justice
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
Environment
6. National Biodiversity Authority crosses ₹200 crore in cumulative ABS disbursements
The National Biodiversity Authority has crossed ₹200 crore in cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) disbursements. PIB Delhi published the release on 05 SEP 2026.
Why UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-environment → biodiversity · upsc-cse → mains-gs3 → environment-drm
Read the full story · Source: National Biodiversity Authority Crosses ₹200-Crore Milestone in ABS Disbursement
Polity
7. CSS Shield formalised to support bereaved families of officers
CSS Shield has been formalised to provide collective financial support to bereaved families of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers. Under the initiative, the CSS Forum seeks to provide at least ₹15 lakh to a bereaved family. The Forum said CSS officers have collectively contributed around ₹1.30 crore since 2020 towards assistance for families of approximately 65–70 deceased officers. Dr. Jitendra Singh welcomed the initiative.
Why UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → governance
Read the full story · Source: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Calls for Continued Effort to Make Service Rules More Responsive to Employees and Their Families
Banking & Financial
8. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → money-banking
Read the full story · Source: Inclusion of “Coastal Local Area Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
- BARTI announced Rs 10,000 financial assistance for MPSC Main Exam qualified SC candidates.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- Special Campaign 3 redressed 2,306 pension grievances out of 3,193 cases.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306679
- President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on teachers across the country on Teachers' Day.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306919
- Dr. Dinesh Sharma appointed Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar IslandsRead the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2307069
- 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
- National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements exceed ₹200 crore.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2307004
- CSS Shield initiative formalized to provide financial support to bereaved CSS officer familiesRead the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306917
- 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
MPSC Main Exam Qualified SC Candidates Financial Assistance Scheme
Scheme- Announced by
- BARTI (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute) Source: mahasamvad.in
- Target
- SC candidates who qualified MPSC Main Exam 2025 Source: mahasamvad.in
- What changed
- Announced Rs 10,000 financial assistance scheme Source: mahasamvad.in
- Outlay
- Rs 10,000 Source: mahasamvad.in
- Beneficiaries
- Maharashtra residents, SC category, maximum age 35 years Source: mahasamvad.in
Special Campaign 3
Scheme- Ministry
- Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare Source: PIB PRID 2306679
- Period
- 7th July 2026 to 31st August 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306679
- Target
- long-pending pension grievances/claims/issues Source: PIB PRID 2306679
- What changed
- 2,306 cases resolved out of 3,193 taken-up cases, registering a 72% redressal rate Source: PIB PRID 2306679
- Beneficiaries
- central government pensioners Source: PIB PRID 2306679
- Launched on
- 7 July 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306679
National Awards
Award- Recipient
- teachers from across the country Source: PIB PRID 2306919
- Conferred by
- President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu Source: PIB PRID 2306919
- Edition / year
- 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306919
- Place
- New Delhi Source: PIB PRID 2306919
Dr. Dinesh Sharma
Appointment- Post
- Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Source: PIB PRID 2307069
- Appointing authority
- President of India Source: PIB PRID 2307069
Notice issued to Chief Secretary of Punjab Government requiring submission of facts, action taken, and records regarding denial of SC reservation benefits
Policy / law- Issued by
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Source: PIB PRID 2307017
- Applies to
- Punjab Education Department, 1,013 Lecturer posts (Punjabi, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography subjects) Source: PIB PRID 2307017
- Provision
- Scheduled Caste reservation rules and prescribed roster system in recruitment of Lecturer posts Source: PIB PRID 2307017
- Issued on
- 5 September 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2307017
Cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements by National Biodiversity Authority
Economy data- Publisher
- PIB Delhi Source: PIB PRID 2307004
- Value
- exceeding ₹200 crore Source: PIB PRID 2307004
CSS Shield
Scheme- Ministry
- Personnel Ministry Source: PIB PRID 2306917
- Announced by
- Dr. Jitendra Singh Source: PIB PRID 2306917
- Target
- bereaved families of CSS officers Source: PIB PRID 2306917
- What changed
- formalization of the CSS Shield initiative Source: PIB PRID 2306917
- Outlay
- at least ₹15 lakh per bereaved family Source: PIB PRID 2306917
- Beneficiaries
- bereaved families of CSS officers Source: PIB PRID 2306917
- Launched on
- 5 September 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306917
Notification DoR.LIC.No.S3539/22-03-070/2026-27
Policy / law- Applies to
- Coastal Local Area Bank Limited Source: rbi.org.in
- Provision
- Coastal Local Area Bank Limited has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 Source: rbi.org.in
- Issued on
- 28 July 2026 Source: rbi.org.in
Scheme: MPSC Main Exam Qualified SC Candidates Financial Assistance Scheme — what happened?
BARTI announced Rs 10,000 financial assistance for MPSC Main Exam qualified SC candidates.
Scheme: announced by of MPSC Main Exam Qualified SC Candidates Financial Assistance Scheme?
BARTI (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute)
Scheme: target of MPSC Main Exam Qualified SC Candidates Financial Assistance Scheme?
SC candidates who qualified MPSC Main Exam 2025
Scheme: what changed of MPSC Main Exam Qualified SC Candidates Financial Assistance Scheme?
Announced Rs 10,000 financial assistance scheme
Scheme: outlay of MPSC Main Exam Qualified SC Candidates Financial Assistance Scheme?
Rs 10,000
Scheme: beneficiaries of MPSC Main Exam Qualified SC Candidates Financial Assistance Scheme?
Maharashtra residents, SC category, maximum age 35 years
Economy data: Coal supply — what happened?
Coal India supplied 322.90 million Tonnes April-August FY 2026-27, 6.70% higher year-on-year.
Economy data: period of Coal supply?
April–August FY 2026-27
Economy data: direction of Coal supply?
increase
Economy data: unit note of Coal supply?
million Tonnes
Economy data: value of Coal supply?
322.90 million Tonnes
Economy data: previous value of Coal supply?
302.60 million Tonnes
Economy data: Coal supply — what happened?
Coal India supplied 60.60 MT in August FY 2026-27, 5.50% higher than the prior year.
Economy data: period of Coal supply?
August FY 2026-27
Economy data: direction of Coal supply?
increase
Economy data: unit note of Coal supply?
Million Tonnes
Economy data: value of Coal supply?
60.60 MT
Economy data: Power sector coal supplies — what happened?
Power sector coal supplies rose 4.5% to 48.46 MT in August 2026 versus August 2025.
Economy data: period of Power sector coal supplies?
August 2026
Economy data: direction of Power sector coal supplies?
increase
Economy data: unit note of Power sector coal supplies?
Million Tonnes
Economy data: value of Power sector coal supplies?
48.46 MT
Economy data: Daily dispatch to power sector — what happened?
Daily dispatch to the power sector improved to 1.5 MT on 4 September from 1.35 MT earlier.
Economy data: period of Daily dispatch to power sector?
Early September 2026
Economy data: direction of Daily dispatch to power sector?
increase
Economy data: unit note of Daily dispatch to power sector?
Million Tonnes per day
Economy data: value of Daily dispatch to power sector?
1.5 MT per day
Economy data: previous value of Daily dispatch to power sector?
around 1.35 MT per day
Scheme: Special Campaign 3 — what happened?
Special Campaign 3 redressed 2,306 pension grievances out of 3,193 cases.
Scheme: ministry of Special Campaign 3?
Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare
Scheme: period of Special Campaign 3?
7th July 2026 to 31st August 2026
Scheme: target of Special Campaign 3?
long-pending pension grievances/claims/issues
Scheme: what changed of Special Campaign 3?
2,306 cases resolved out of 3,193 taken-up cases, registering a 72% redressal rate
Scheme: beneficiaries of Special Campaign 3?
central government pensioners
Scheme: launched on of Special Campaign 3?
7 July 2026
Award: National Awards — what happened?
President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on teachers across the country on Teachers' Day.
Award: recipient of National Awards?
teachers from across the country
Award: conferred by of National Awards?
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu
Award: edition / year of National Awards?
2026
Award: place of National Awards?
New Delhi
Appointment: Dr. Dinesh Sharma — what happened?
Dr. Dinesh Sharma appointed Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Appointment: post of Dr. Dinesh Sharma?
Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Appointment: appointing authority of Dr. Dinesh Sharma?
President of India
Policy / law: Notice issued to Chief Secretary of Punjab Government requiring submission of facts, action taken, and records regarding denial of SC reservation benefits — what happened?
NCSC issues notice to Punjab Education Department under Article 338 directing submission of records on denial of SC reservation in Lecturer recruitment.
Policy / law: issued by of Notice issued to Chief Secretary of Punjab Government requiring submission of facts, action taken, and records regarding denial of SC reservation benefits?
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
Policy / law: applies to of Notice issued to Chief Secretary of Punjab Government requiring submission of facts, action taken, and records regarding denial of SC reservation benefits?
Punjab Education Department, 1,013 Lecturer posts (Punjabi, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography subjects)
Policy / law: provision of Notice issued to Chief Secretary of Punjab Government requiring submission of facts, action taken, and records regarding denial of SC reservation benefits?
Scheduled Caste reservation rules and prescribed roster system in recruitment of Lecturer posts
Policy / law: issued on of Notice issued to Chief Secretary of Punjab Government requiring submission of facts, action taken, and records regarding denial of SC reservation benefits?
5 September 2026
Economy data: Cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements by National Biodiversity Authority — what happened?
National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements exceed ₹200 crore.
Economy data: publisher of Cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements by National Biodiversity Authority?
PIB Delhi
Economy data: value of Cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements by National Biodiversity Authority?
exceeding ₹200 crore
Scheme: CSS Shield — what happened?
CSS Shield initiative formalized to provide financial support to bereaved CSS officer families
Scheme: ministry of CSS Shield?
Personnel Ministry
Scheme: announced by of CSS Shield?
Dr. Jitendra Singh
Scheme: target of CSS Shield?
bereaved families of CSS officers
Scheme: what changed of CSS Shield?
formalization of the CSS Shield initiative
Scheme: outlay of CSS Shield?
at least ₹15 lakh per bereaved family
Scheme: beneficiaries of CSS Shield?
bereaved families of CSS officers
Scheme: launched on of CSS Shield?
5 September 2026
Policy / law: Notification DoR.LIC.No.S3539/22-03-070/2026-27 — what happened?
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.
Policy / law: applies to of Notification DoR.LIC.No.S3539/22-03-070/2026-27?
Coastal Local Area Bank Limited
Policy / law: provision of Notification DoR.LIC.No.S3539/22-03-070/2026-27?
Coastal Local Area Bank Limited has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
Policy / law: issued on of Notification DoR.LIC.No.S3539/22-03-070/2026-27?
28 July 2026
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