CivilsIASPrep.comUPSC Current Affairs for 2026-09-19
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- AI cooperation: On Artificial Intelligence at a crossroadsScience and Technology · BRICS Summit highlighted AI cooperation as an alternative to US-China rivalry, with India advocating a middle path.
- China vessel rams and damages Philippine fishing boat, Coast Guard saysInternational Relations · China Coast Guard rammed a Philippine fisheries vessel on a fuel distribution mission in the South China Sea, escalating maritime tensions.
- Why WFP has called Nepal flood relief one of its toughest missions | ExplainedDisaster Management and International Relations · WFP has ranked Nepal flood relief among its top three most challenging missions due to severe access constraints.
- Poland warns Russia planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory, says attacks will be called ‘accidental’International Relations · Poland's PM warned that Russia may stage 'accidental' drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory to weaken alliance resolve.
- U.S. and Denmark reach deal on Greenland: TrumpInternational Relations · U.S., Denmark, and Greenland reached an agreement allowing expanded U.S. military presence in Greenland, announced by President Trump.
- JPC members question Centre on foreign funds, asset takeover provisions in FCRA amendmentsEconomy · JPC on FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 held first meeting; MHA defended provisions on designated authority and asset vesting.