Drishti Current Affairs Today – September 2026 | English Medium | Issue 124

Comprehensive current affairs coverage for UPSC Civil Services Examination preparation
Covers Polity & Governance, Nation & States, Economy, International Relations, Environment, Science & Technology, History, Art & Culture and Social Issues
Dedicated Practice Questions for Prelims for structured exam-oriented preparation
Special Supplement – Fact Sheet for Mains 2026 with important facts, reports, indices, schemes and value-added content
Editorial of the Month featuring exam-focused analysis of important contemporary issues
Learning Through Maps covering India and World for map-based understanding and revision
Academic Vitamins based on important issues covered through reputed publications and sources
Dedicated Facts for Prelims section covering reports, indices, awards, defence, summits, places, portals, species and more

About this Magazine

Drishti Current Affairs Today – September 2026 is an exam-oriented current affairs magazine designed to support aspirants preparing for UPSC Civil Services and other competitive examinations. The issue brings together important national and international developments in a structured format suitable for both Preliminary and Main examination preparation.

The September 2026 edition covers major subjects including Polity & Governance, Nation & States, Economic Scenario, International Relations, Environment & Ecology, Science & Technology, History, Art & Culture, Social Issues and Facts for Prelims.

Important topics covered in this issue include the India–New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030, Gaganyaan Mission, 9 Years of Goods and Services Tax (GST), Global Terrorism Index 2026, India’s Rising Inflation, AI-Driven Warfare, India’s first geothermal wells, Quantum Computing and several other significant developments relevant to competitive examinations.

The magazine also includes DCAT Current Affairs Practice Questions based on important developments of the month. These questions are presented in a Prelims-oriented format to help strengthen conceptual clarity, analytical ability, elimination skills and examination temperament.

Special Features of this Edition

Editorial of the Month: Provides concise and exam-focused analysis of important editorials to improve understanding of contemporary issues from multiple perspectives and support Mains answer writing.

Fact Sheet for Mains 2026: A special supplement containing important facts, data points, reports, indices, schemes and value-added information for enriching Mains answers with structured and credible content.

Learning Through Maps: Includes dedicated India and World map-based content for better geographical understanding and quick revision.

Academic Vitamins: Covers important analytical themes including Labour Exploitation and Development, Cultural Heritage and India’s Civilisational Renaissance, Languages, Dialects and Oral Traditions, and Ground-Level Ozone Pollution in India.

Facts for Prelims: Includes Reports & Indices, Awards & Honours, Important Days, Defence & Security, Summits & Conferences, Places in News, Portals & Apps, Species in News and miscellaneous examination-relevant facts.

Major Sections

Polity & Governance
Nation & States
Economic Scenario
International Relations
Environment & Ecology
Science & Technology
History, Art & Culture
Social Issues
Facts for Prelims
Academic Vitamins
Editorial of the Month
Learning Through Maps
Practice Questions for Prelims
Fact Sheet for Mains 2026

Designed to combine current affairs learning, conceptual understanding, revision and practice, this edition can serve as a comprehensive monthly resource for aspirants preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims, UPSC CSE Mains and other competitive examinations.