Current Affairs 17 September 2026

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  • US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill targeting India and China with tariffs
  • Cabinet approves higher EPFO wage ceiling

…and 7 more stories on SCIENCE_TECH, DIPLOMACY, ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT.

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ECONOMY

US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill targeting India and China with tariffs

The US House passed a Russia sanctions bill that seeks to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and China. The proposal is tied to penalties over Russian oil-related trade and broader pressure on countries seen as supporting Moscow indirectly. The move has major implications for global trade and India-US economic relations. It is relevant for current affairs because it links geopolitics, sanctions policy, and international commerce. The development may also affect energy imports, trade strategy, and bilateral negotiations. For exams, it is significant as a recent example of sanctions being used as economic leverage.

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Which body passed the Russia sanctions bill mentioned in the news?

GOVERNANCE

Cabinet approves higher EPFO wage ceiling

The Union Cabinet approved an increase in the EPFO wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. The decision is aimed at expanding social security coverage and bringing more workers under formal retirement protection. It is one of the most exam-relevant domestic policy updates in recent coverage. The move has implications for employees, employers, and labour-market formalisation. It also signals a policy push toward wider provident fund inclusion. This topic is likely to appear under government schemes, labour reforms, and welfare administration.

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What is the revised EPFO wage ceiling approved by the Cabinet?

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