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UPSC daily PIB summary — 16 September 2026

The National Dam Safety Authority reviewed dam safety implementation under the Dam Safety Act, 2021, while NPCI reaffirmed the regulatory fee structure under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.

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1 polity Dam Safety Act 2021 Implementation National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) reviewed Jharkhand's preparedness and implementation status under the Dam Safety Act, 2021. GS2 GS3

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2 economy UPI Fee Structure and Merchant Discount Rate Framework Government and NPCI clarified the regulatory framework governing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions. GS3

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3 polity Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and 69th CPC Indian parliamentary delegation participated in the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. GS2

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