Daily Current Affairs — 14 September 2026
Daily Current Affairs · 14 September 2026
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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ — 14 September 2026
10 UPSC-standard bilingual MCQs covering today's top stories · 10-sec timer per question
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Economy
IAEA Refers Iran to UNSC Over Nuclear Non-Compliance
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has formally referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the first time in 20 years…
- The Vote: The resolution, sponsored by the US, UK, France, and Germany, was adopted with 23 votes in favour, 3 against (Russia, China, and Niger), 8…
- The IAEA estimates Iran holds around 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity – a short technical step away from the 90% weapons-grade…
- The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA): Signed in 2015 between Iran and the P5+1 (China
- The safeguards framework requires Iran to declare its nuclear material and facilities and enables the IAEA to verify that nuclear material is not…
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- Following the June 2025 US-Israeli strikes, Iran restricted IAEA access to several nuclear sites, significantly impairing the Agency's ability to…
- These restrictions have prevented the IAEA from fully carrying out its verification responsibilities under Iran's safeguards obligations.
- The IAEA is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1957 as the world's "Atoms for Peace" organisation to promote the peaceful use of…
- Headquartered in Vienna, it reports to the UNGA and UNSC, and has 181 members (as of December 2025), with India as a founding member.
- The IAEA was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005 for its contribution to a safer and more peaceful world
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History
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Recently, the International Atomic Energy Agency urged increased caution against the trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials, citing over…
- IAEA is an intergovernmental organisation that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose
- It reports to both the UNGA and the UNSC and is headquartered at the UN Office at Vienna, Austria
- In 2005, it was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its work for a safe and peaceful world.
- The IAEA has 178 member states, India being one of the founding members of it.
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- The IAEA's International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS) is a significant event for the nuclear security community around the world.
- ICONS 2024 was held at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna
- Many radioactive substances are utilised in medical facilities, educational institutions, and industries worldwide.
- The main concern is extremists using radioactive materials in a "dirty bomb" which
- International: Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident: The 1986 treaty by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mandates…
- Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS), 1994: The CNS mandates states to establish and maintain a regulatory framework for nuclear safety, ensuring the…
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History
IAEA–Iran Dispute Over Alleged Natanz Strike
The UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held an emergency meeting in Vienna at the request of Russia and Iran following the military engagement between the US-Israel bloc and Iran.
- IAEA's Assessment: The IAEA stated there is no current indication of damage to Iran's nuclear installations (including Bushehr and the Tehran…
- Iran's Contradictory Claim: Iran alleged that US and Israeli airstrikes targeted the Natanz uranium enrichment facility
- After strikes in mid-2025, Iran passed a law suspending all cooperation with IAEA inspections, citing national security.
- Claims of attacks could help Tehran rally support from allies such as Russia and China.
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- Iran could justify enriching uranium to higher levels in "self-defense" if its nuclear infrastructure is threatened.
- It may also limit transparency and restrict information sharing with international inspectors.
- Some Iranian leaders even labelled the IAEA as "Israel's spy" and alleged that the agency leaked coordinates of nuclear sites and scientists'…
- The IAEA was established in 1957 within the United Nations system, following US President Dwight D
- The IAEA Statute was approved by 81 countries in 1956, with India as a founding member. As of December 2025, the agency has 181 member states.
- The organization operates as the world's "Atoms for Peace" agency
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Economy
United Nation Security Council
The United Nation Security Council (UNSC) got five new non permanent members (Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates).
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- Estonia, Niger, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam finished their terms recently.
- Albania is joining for the first time while Brazil is taking an 11th turn
- More than 50 of the UN's 193 member countries have never been elected to the council since its formation.
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- UNSC: About: The Security Council was established by the UN Charter in 1945. It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations
- The council has 15 members: the five permanent members and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms
- India, for the eighth time, has entered the UNSC as a non-permanent member last year (2021) and will stay on the council for two years i.e 2021-22.
- Each member of the Security Council has one vote
- Any member of the United Nations which is not a member of the Security Council may participate
- India took active part in the formulation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1947-48 and raised its voice passionately against…
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IR
India’s Bid for UNSC Non-Permanent Seat for 2028-29
India is set to launch its campaign for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council for 2028-29
- India's campaign for the 2028-29 UNSC non-permanent seat comes amid rising geopolitical instability
- The bid will test India's diplomatic outreach across regions
- It also strengthens India's broader case for permanent membership in a reformed UNSC.
- Diplomacy: India will need strong diplomatic mobilisation
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- Support: Tajikistan's reported backing from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation bloc may make the contest more challenging
- Leadership: India aims to project itself as a responsible voice of the Global South
- Reform: India will continue to push for expansion and reform of the United Nations Security Council so that it reflects present-day geopolitical…
- Engagement: External Affairs Minister outreach to the Gulf
- Competition: Kyrgyzstan's recent victory over the Philippines shows that UNSC contests are becoming more competitive and shaped by changing global…
- About: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
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⚖️ Indian Polity MCQ Quiz · भारतीय राजव्यवस्था
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History
Centrifuge Process of Uranium Enrichment
Uranium Enrichment is used to increase U-235 concentration to the desired level.
- Need for Enrichment: Natural uranium has 99.3% U-238 and 0.7% U-235
- In this method, uranium is first converted into a gas called uranium hexafluoride (UF₆)
- This process is repeated across many centrifuges, gradually increasing the U-235 concentration in the final product.
- Centrifuge Design: The centrifuge has a rotor chamber made from strong
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Economy
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
Recently, the US imposed sanctions against a Mumbai based petrochemical company, Tibalaji Petrochem Pvt Ltd. as it was accused of selling Iranian petroleum products.
- It is the first Indian entity to face the US designation under unilateral sanctions passed in 2018-19
- The deal is also known as 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal.
- The JCPOA was the result of prolonged negotiations from 2013 and 2015 between Iran and P5+1 (China
- Under the deal, Iran agreed to significantly cut its stores of centrifuges, enriched uranium and heavy-water, all key components for nuclear weapons.
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- Iran also agreed to implement a protocol that would allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to access its nuclear sites…
- While the West agreed to lift sanctions related to Iran's nuclear proliferation
- The US committed to lifting sanctions on oil exports
- Nonetheless, Iran's economy, after suffering years of recessions, currency depreciation, and inflation, stabilized significantly after the deal took…
- After US abandoned the deal in 2018 and reinstated banking and oil sanctions
- In April 2020, the US announced its intention to snap back sanctions
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History
55th Anniversary of NPT
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) marks 55 years on 5th March, 2025.
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- It was approved by the UN General Assembly on 12th June, 1968 and came into force on 5th March, 1970.
- About NPT: It is the only multilateral binding treaty for Nuclear-Weapon States (NWS) to disarmament while promoting peaceful nuclear energy use.
- Key Provisions: It defines NWS as countries possessing nuclear weapons before 1st January, 1967 (USA, UK, France, China, and USSR/Russia)
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- It allows peaceful use of nuclear energy and provides a withdrawal option if national security is threatened.
- India follows a "No First Use" (NFU) policy and is committed to global nuclear disarmament.
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Economy
US-Israel Attack on Iran
The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, reportedly killing Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (a Shia cleric), and targeting key strategic facilities while calling for regime change.
- The joint offensive, referred to as Operation Epic Fury by the US and Operation Lion's Roar by Israel, marked a major escalation in regional tensions.
- Iran retaliated through Operation True Promise 4, launching missile attacks against Israel and nearby Gulf states
- The US–Israel strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation have sharply escalated West Asian tensions
- For India, the conflict poses serious risks to energy supplies, diaspora safety, and strategic projects, requiring careful diplomatic balancing and…
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- US and Israel Attack on Iran: Dissatisfied with the limited impact of the 2025 strikes and citing Iran's continuing nuclear ambitions
- The attacks reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
- The US military action was driven by a complex matrix of nuclear concerns
- 1979 Rupture: Before 1979, Iran and Israel were strategic allies
- Iran capitalized on this by building its "Axis of Resistance" (a network of allied proxy groups across the Middle East (including Hezbollah in Lebanon
- It offered sanctions relief in exchange for strict limits on uranium enrichment.
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History
Birth Anniversary of Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Recently, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his birth anniversary, recalling his message of 'Jai Jagat', which placed humanity above social, political and geographical boundaries.
- About: Vinayak Narahari Bhave, popularly known as Acharya Vinoba Bhave, was born on 11th September 1895 at Gagode, Bombay Presidency (Maharashtra)
- Association with Gandhi: Vinoba met Mahatma Gandhi on 7th June 1916 and joined his Ashram
- During his imprisonment in Dhulia Jail in 1932, he delivered discourses on the Bhagavad Gita, which were later published as Gita Pravachane.
- Gandhi selected him as the first Individual Satyagrahi in 1940
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- At Pochampalli, a request for land for landless people led him to appeal to landlords for voluntary land donations, with a landlord donating the…
- The movement continued for 13 years, during which he travelled about 58,741 km, collected around 4.4 million acres of land, and distributed…
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Simple Current Affairs MCQ — 14 September 2026
10 accessible MCQs covering the same topics · great for quick revision
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