Daily Current Affairs — 16 September 2026
Daily Current Affairs · 16 September 2026
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Polity
Hindi Diwas 2026
Hindi Diwas was observed on 14th September, marking the historic decision of the Constituent Assembly on 14th September 1949, to adopt the Munshi–Ayyangar formula for resolving India's contentious language question.
- The Contentious Issue: At the time of Independence, India was highly multilingual
- The Hindi Protagonists: Representatives from Hindi-speaking areas (such as R.V
- After three years of deadlocked and heated debates, a middle path was crafted by Drafting Committee members K.M. Munshi and N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar.
- Key Provisions of the Compromise: Official, Not National: The formula carefully avoided designating Hindi as India's "national language." Instead, it
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- Continuation of English: To assure non-Hindi states
- Article 343: Declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.
- Article 348: Mandates that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and High Courts, as well as authoritative texts of legislation, shall be in English
- Notably, English is not included in the Eighth Schedule. English continues as an associate official language through the Official Languages Act, 1963.
- The 6th All India Official Language Conference: Held alongside Hindi Diwas 2026 in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar: It is the highest award given by the Department of Official Language (Ministry of Home Affairs) to honor ministries
Which of the following statements about Hindi Diwas 2026 is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
History
World Hindi Day
World Hindi Day (WHD) is celebrated every year on 10th January to promote the Hindi language all around the world.
- This year (2022) on the occasion UNESCO's World Heritage Centre (WHC) has agreed to publish Hindi descriptions of India's world heritage sites on WHC
- WHC was established in 1992 to coordinate all matters related to World Heritage
- About: It was first celebrated in 2006 to commemorate the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference which was held in Nagpur on 10th January
- It is also celebrated by Indian embassies located in various parts of the world.
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- The World Hindi Secretariat building was inaugurated in Mauritius in 2018.
- Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, was adopted as the official language of the Republic of India on 14th September, 1949
- The Central Hindi Directorate was established in 1960 by the Government of India under the Ministry of Education.
- Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has established 'Hindi Chairs' in various foreign universities/institutions abroad.
- LILA-Rajbhasha (Learn Indian Languages through Artificial Intelligence) is a multimedia based intelligent self-tutoring application
- E-Saral Hindi Vakya Kosh and E-Mahashabdkosh Mobile App
With reference to World Hindi Day, consider the following statements:
- This year (2022) on the occasion UNFCCC's World Heritage Centre (WHC) has agreed to publish Hindi descriptions of India's world heritage sites on WHC
- WHC was established in 1992 to coordinate all matters related to World Heritage
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source.
Not quite. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source. The green option is the correct one.
History
The Constitution Day
The Ministry of Law and Justice, in collaboration with the Indian Law Institute, celebrated Constitution Day on 26th November 2023.
- The Constitution Day, also known as National Law Day or Samvidhan Diwas, is celebrated in India on 26th November every year to commemorate the
- On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect on 26th January 1950.
- The Constitution of India is the longest-written constitution of any sovereign country in the world
- The framing of the Constitution took over 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.
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- The chief purpose of a constitution is to establish the fundamental principles
- The Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949, adopted, enacted and gave citizens their own Constitution.
- The Constitutional status of India on 26th January,1950 was a Sovereign Democratic Republic as the words- Socialist
- Presently, the Preamble to the Indian Constitution defines India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic.
Which of the following statements about The Constitution Day is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
History
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as the Architect of Modern India
Children's Day, celebrated on 14th November 2025, marks the 125th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru.
- About: Children's Day is celebrated as a tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru, fondly remembered as 'Chacha Nehru,' who was born on 14th November 1889
- Before 1964, India celebrated Children's Day on 20th November (the United Nations observes it as World Children's Day), but after Nehru's death, his
- He believed that "the children of today will make the India of tomorrow," a vision that continues to guide India's approach to nurturing
- Article 21A: Free and compulsory education for children 6–14 years.
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- Article 24: Prohibits child labour in hazardous industries.
- Article 39(f): Ensures children's healthy development and protection from exploitation.
- Article 45: Directs the state to provide for early childhood care and education for children below the age of six.
- These principles laid the foundation for key laws such as the Right to Education Act
- In 1912, he attended the Bankipore Congress as a delegate, and became Secretary of the Home Rule League, Allahabad in 1919.
- He opposed the Rowlatt Act, 1919 joined the Non-Cooperation Movement, and was repeatedly jailed during the Salt Satyagraha and Quit India Movement.
With reference to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as the Architect of Modern India, consider the following statements:
- About: Children's Day is celebrated as a tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru, fondly remembered as 'Chacha Nehru,' who was born on 14th November 2834
- Before 1964, India celebrated Children's Day on 20th November (the United Nations observes it as World Children's Day), but after Nehru's death, his
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source.
Not quite. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source. The green option is the correct one.
History
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Prime Minister of India paid tributes to India's first education minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on his 134th birth anniversary.
- 11th November is observed as National Education Day every year since 2008 to commemorate his birth anniversary.
- Birth: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, originally named Muhiyuddin Ahmad, was born in 1888 in Mecca, Saudi-Arabia
- He donned many hats of being a journalist, freedom fighter, politician, and educationist.
- He was a proponent of Hindu Muslim unity, opposed to Partition
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- In 1916, the government banned this paper too and expelled Maulana Abul Kalam Azad from Calcutta
- In 1923, he was elected as the president of Indian National Congress
- In the field of education, Maulana Azad had been an uncompromising exponent of universalism, a truly liberal and humanitarian educational system.
- Azad's ideal was a fusion of the Eastern and Western concepts of man, to create a fully integrated personality
- He was one of the founding members of the Jamia Millia Islamia University, originally established at Aligarh in the United Provinces in 1920.
- In 1947, he became the first education minister of free India and remained at this post till his death in 1958
Which of the following statements about Maulana Abul Kalam Azad is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
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Polity
Cardiff Pact and UK Federal Challenge
Political leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Cardiff, calling for constitutional change and asserting the principle of self-determination for their nations.
- The agreement has renewed debate over the future of the United Kingdom's devolution framework
- For India, it highlights the importance of asymmetric federalism, fiscal equity, constitutional flexibility
- Assertion of Self-Determination: The MoU demands that the British government prepare for
- Pro-European Vision: A major driver uniting these devolved nations is a shared consensus that their economic
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- UK Government's (Westminster) Stand: The UK rejected the pact
- The Formation (1535–1920): The UK was forged over centuries. Wales was annexed by England in the 16th century
- Scotland Act (1998): Granted a Scottish Parliament with significant domestic powers.
- Good Friday Agreement (Belfast Agreement) (1998): Created a power-sharing assembly in Northern Ireland
- Government of Wales Act (1998): Established the Welsh Senedd.
- The English majoritarian mandate unilaterally pulled Scotland (62% Remain) and Northern Ireland (55.8% Remain) out of the European Union
3. What is the significance of Article 263 of the Indian Constitution? Article 263 provides for an Inter-State Council to promote coordination
Which of the following statements about Cardiff Pact and UK Federal Challenge is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Economy
Brexit
Britain has officially left the European Union (EU) and has become the first country to leave the 28-member bloc.
- It is a notable change for the UK although nothing will change immediately because of the 11-month transition period negotiated as part of an EU-UK
- The UK will be able to work in and trade freely with EU nations and vice versa until December 31, 2020
- From 2021, the UK and EU will enter a new relationship possibly underpinned by a free trade deal.
- This agreement sets out the exact terms of the UK and EU relationship immediately after exit but it is not clear
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- A key part of the withdrawal agreement was, there would be a transition period, until the end of 2020.
- The transitional arrangement is designed to make the separation process smoother and it covers subjects like trade, law, and immigration
Which of the following statements about Brexit is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Polity
‘Union’ or ‘Central’ Government
Recently, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to shun the usage of the term 'Central government' in its official communications and replace it with 'Union government'.
- In common parlance, the terms "union government" and "central government" are used interchangeably in India
- Intent of Constituent Assembly: Article 1(1) of the Constitution of India says "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
- On 13th December, 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the aims
- According to constitution expert Subash Kashyap
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- The one is not subordinate to the other in its own field and the authority of one is to coordinate with that of the other.
- Though the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction
- In fact, the High Courts have wider powers to issue prerogative writs despite having the power of superintendence over the district
- But practically both are the same in Indian political system.
- Associated Issues With the Term Central Government Discarded By Constituent Assembly: The word 'Centre' is not used in the Constitution
- Colonial Legacy: 'Centre' is a hangover from the colonial period because the bureaucracy in the Secretariat
With reference to ‘Union’ or ‘Central’ Government, consider the following statements:
- In common parlance, the terms "union government" and "central government" are used interchangeably in India
- Intent of Constituent Assembly: Article 1(2) of the Constitution of India says "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source.
Not quite. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source. The green option is the correct one.
Polity
Scheduled Areas in India
India's Scheduled Tribes (STs) constitute 8.6% of the population, residing in various states and union territories.
- About: Scheduled Areas represent regions covering 11.3% of India's land area
- They are designated in 10 states under the Fifth schedule: Andhra Pradesh
- In 2015, Kerala proposed to notify 2,133 habitations, five-gram panchayats, and two wards in five districts as Scheduled Areas
- The guiding norms for declaring an area as a Scheduled Area include significant tribal population
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- The 2002 Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes Commission or the Bhuria Commission recommended considering areas
- Article 244 (1) applies the Fifth Schedule provisions to Scheduled Areas in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram
- In 1995, the Bhuria Committee, constituted to recommend provisions for the extension of panchayat raj to Scheduled Areas, recommended
- They will advise the Governor on matters referred to them regarding ST welfare
- Despite demands from Adivasi organizations, a significant portion (59%) of India's ST population is outside the purview of Article 244, denying them
- The absence of viable ST-majority administrative units has been a common bureaucratic response
Which of the following statements about Scheduled Areas in India is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Polity
Reorganisation of States in India
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