Current affairs — 10 September 2026

Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi sworn in as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on September 10, 2026. Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath of office. The President approved his appointment on September 7, 2026.

Why it matters: High Court Chief Justice appointments are frequently asked in judiciary-related questions across competitive exams

Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan assumes charge as DGHS (Armed Forces)

Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan assumed the appointment of Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) on September 2, 2026. DGHS (Armed Forces) is a key appointment responsible for medical services across the three armed forces.

Why it matters: Senior tri-services medical appointment relevant for defence services exams and general awareness sections

Team India wins 9 medals at 19th International Earth Science Olympiad 2026

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh felicitated 'Team India School Children' for their historic best-ever performance with 9 medals at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026 on September 4, 2026. This represents India's best performance in the prestigious international earth science competition for school students.

Why it matters: International olympiad achievements and India's student performance in global competitions are regular current affairs questions

Raksha Mantri unveils 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document on September 3, 2026

Defence Minister unveiled 'RAKSHA', a defence diplomacy document outlining India's strategic roadmap and vision for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years. The document was released on September 3, 2026. This represents India's comprehensive framework for defence cooperation and strategic engagements with partner nations.

Why it matters: Important policy document for defence-related questions; India's strategic vision and diplomatic framework frequently tested in exams

RBI maintains repo rate at 5.25% in September 2026 monetary policy

The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its bi-monthly monetary policy announced on September 9, 2026. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated the Monetary Policy Committee unanimously decided to retain the neutral stance. RBI projected GDP growth for FY 2026-27 at 6.9% and CPI inflation at 4.6%. Standing Deposit Facility rate remains at 5.0% and Marginal Standing Facility rate at 5.50%.

Why it matters: RBI monetary policy decisions, repo rate, and GDP/inflation projections are core topics for banking and economy sections

18th BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026 under its chairship. The summit theme is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. Leaders from BRICS member countries including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attend. This is India's fourth BRICS chairship and coincides with BRICS completing 20 years since its founding.

Why it matters: Major multilateral summit question for current affairs; India's presidency role, expanded BRICS grouping, and potential Modi-Xi bilateral important for IR section

BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting concludes in Mumbai

The final BRICS Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' meeting took place in Mumbai on September 9-10, 2026 ahead of the Leaders' Summit. This year's BRICS Finance Track is guided by the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. The meeting serves as preparation for the main BRICS Summit scheduled for September 12-13 in New Delhi.

Why it matters: Important for questions on international economic forums and India's role in global financial governance

4% DA Hike expected for Central Government Employees in September 2026

Central government employees and pensioners are likely to receive a 4% Dearness Allowance hike for July 2026, which may be announced in September. The hike would increase DA from 60% to 64% of basic pay, benefiting approximately 55 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. The All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI-IW) for July 2026 rose by 1.3 points to 153.2 from 151.9 in June, supporting the increase.

Why it matters: DA revisions directly impact salary calculations and are important for questions on employee benefits and government compensation

8th Pay Commission consultations ongoing; visited Puducherry on September 9, 2026

The 8th Pay Commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, is conducting state-wise consultations with employee unions. The Commission visited Puducherry on September 9, 2026 and is scheduled to visit Chandigarh on September 16-18. The Commission was formally constituted on November 3, 2025 with January 1, 2026 as the reference date and is expected to submit recommendations within 18 months. The fitment factor and pay matrix are yet to be finalized.

Why it matters: 8th Pay Commission implementation will affect all central government employees; fitment factor and timeline crucial for exam preparation

India Post announces recruitment for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak posts

India Post has announced a major recruitment drive for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) posts including Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster and GDS positions. The application window opened on September 2, 2026 and closes on September 21, 2026. This is one of the largest recruitment opportunities for candidates with Class 10 qualification. Applications are to be submitted through indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

Why it matters: Large-scale postal recruitment with 23,757+ vacancies; important for aspirants tracking government job notifications

Railway Recruitment: 3,993 Junior Engineer posts recruitment ongoing

Indian Railways is conducting a recruitment drive for 3,993 Junior Engineer posts with applications scheduled to close on September 13, 2026. This is among the major September 2026 recruitment opportunities for engineering graduates. Railway Recruitment Boards continue to be one of the biggest employers for government job aspirants.

Why it matters: Nearly 4,000 Railway JE vacancies with technical pay scales; critical notification for engineering candidates

ISRO Chairman announces target of 50 launches per year by 2029

ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan confirmed India is on track to achieve 50 launches annually by 2029, a dramatic increase from earlier capacity. The expansion will be driven by new launchpads, private industry participation, and advanced programs including Gaganyaan and Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). ISRO clarified it will remain India's principal space research institution while transferring mature manufacturing to private industry.

Why it matters: India's space program expansion and public-private partnership model important for science & technology section