UPSC Current Affairs for 2026-10-01

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• Higher Education Department directs private universities to submit audit reports, other detailsPolity · State Higher Education Department directs private universities to submit audit reports and student attendance data following a Supreme Court order.
• Nepal’s flash floods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster?Economy · Nepal's August 26 flash floods in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading have shifted focus from immediate rescue to long-term recovery and rebuilding.
• Bitter pills: on Court’s intervention, drug pricingPolity and Health · Supreme Court flags up to 1,000% disparity between price to retailer and MRP of cancer drugs, urging regulatory action.
• Bihar Cabinet gives nod to Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026Environment and Energy · Bihar Cabinet approved the Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026 to promote green hydrogen production and reduce carbon emissions.
• Pause, think and verify before responding to money requests: Shikha GoelInternal Security · Telangana Cyber Security Bureau Director Shikha Goel highlighted that 60% of cybercrime losses are from stock-trading frauds and ₹455 crore recovered in two years.
• GST notices cannot be invalidated for lack of sign, says Telangana HCEconomy · Telangana High Court ruled that GST notices generated through the authorised portal cannot be invalidated merely for lack of physical signature.
• INDIA bloc to launch nationwide campaign against CEC, SIR from October 2Polity · INDIA bloc announced nationwide campaign from October 2, 2026 against CEC and Special Intensive Revision (SIR), including marches, legal challenges, and appeal to President.
• Iran threatens new strikes as it awaits US response to Hormuz planInternational Relations · Iran threatens attacks on regional infrastructure while awaiting US response to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
• In need of an overhaul: on the Election Commission of India’s press notePolity · ECI's press note responds to objections by two Election Commissioners over decision-making and flawed Special Intensive Revision.