UPSC Current Affairs for 2026-09-06

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• Why is BRICS exploring cross-border payments? |ExplainedInternational Relations and Economy · The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi (September 2025) is expected to push for cross-border payment mechanisms, including linking digital payment systems and CBDCs.
• Eight High Court judges appointed as Chief JusticesPolity · President appointed eight High Court judges as Chief Justices of various High Courts.
• Welcome move: On the Supreme Court and Gen Z protestersPolity · Supreme Court quashed FIRs against Gen Z protesters under Article 142 after Centre's request.
• Climate change a common challenge, says government on Nepal Minister’s compensation demandEnvironment and International Relations · Nepal's Foreign Minister demanded compensation from top emitters including India after a flash flood, prompting India's response on climate justice principles.
• Warning on warming: On the UNEP report, Limiting OvershootEnvironment · UNEP's 'Limiting Overshoot' report highlights that breaching 1.5°C warming is likely, urging urgent action on methane and overshoot pathways.
• NIA chargesheets 13 accused in espionage caseInternal Security · NIA chargesheets 13 accused in espionage case involving spying for an enemy country.
• Nepal wants climate compensation, putting major emitters on the hookEnvironment and International Relations · Nepal's Foreign Minister initially demanded climate compensation after the August 26 glacial flood, then retracted, but the incident has spotlighted climate justice for vulnerable Himalayan nations.
• Bihar govt. restricts CBI power; State nod mandatory to probe against its employeesPolity · Bihar government issued a notification making prior state consent mandatory for CBI to investigate state government employees.