CivilsIASPrep.comUPSC Current Affairs for 2026-09-26
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- Trading smart: On the India-New Zealand FTAEconomy · India-New Zealand FTA to come into force on October 20, granting India duty-free access on 100% exports.
- E20 fuel increases mileage, helps farmers, and will not harm vehicles, says GadkariEconomy · Union Minister Nitin Gadkari claimed E20 fuel increased vehicle mileage and caused no harm, citing an unspecified report.
- West Asia crisis not over, potential to escalate further: Oil Minister Hardeep PuriEconomy · Oil Minister Hardeep Puri warns that the West Asia crisis may escalate, affecting global crude markets.
- Singapore firms to expand presence and invest additional ₹2,000 crore in Karnataka: M.B. PatilEconomy · Singapore firms CapitaLand and STT GDC plan to expand data centre investments in Karnataka, announced during Minister M.B. Patil's visit to Singapore.