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UPSC daily news summary — 27 September 2026

The Union government has invoked emergency powers under Section 11 of the Electricity Act to mandate maximum generation from captive coal-based power plants amid surging peak electricity demand.

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1 economy Section 11 of Electricity Act 2003 Captive Coal Plants The Union Ministry of Power has invoked Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, directing all captive coal-based power plants with capacity above 50 MW to generate electricity at maximum availability. GS3

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2 economy FCNR B Deposit Swap Mechanism RBI The Reserve Bank of India’s latest Bulletin highlighted foreign currency inflows driven by the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) deposit scheme and associated foreign exchange swap facilities. GS3

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3 environment Flex Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles E100 Ethanol… Policy pushes highlight 100% ethanol (E100) flex-fuel vehicles combined with strong hybrid tech as a solution for fuel economy and reduction of fossil fuel imports. GS3

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4 geography Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Chokepoints Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within seven days contingent on the US lifting its naval blockade and waiving economic sanctions. GS1 GS2 GS3

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