Daily Current Affairs and GK Updates – 1 September 2026
National Current Affairs
India rejects Court of Arbitration ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
India rejected a ruling of a World Bank-constituted Court of Arbitration concerning the Indus Waters Treaty.
The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that India does not recognise the arbitration panel and considers its proceedings and decisions legally invalid. India also maintained that the Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance.
Exam Relevance
- Indus Waters Treaty signed in: 1960
- Mediated by: World Bank
- Rivers covered: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej
Kavach 4.0 approved for 712 km of Moradabad Division
Indian Railways approved ₹170 crore for deployment of Kavach 4.0 on the remaining 712 route-km of the Moradabad Division of Northern Railway.
Kavach is India's indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to enhance railway safety.
Exam Relevance
- Developed by: Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
- Purpose: Prevent collisions and improve operational safety.
GOBARdhan Central Sector Scheme comes into effect
The GOBARdhan Central Sector Scheme, with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore, has come into effect from today. It marks a major step towards scaling up the production and use of Compressed Biogas (CBG) in India.
The Scheme will be implemented till 2035–36 and aims to increase domestic CBG production nearly tenfold.
GOBARdhan = Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan
Exam Relevance
- Focus: Circular economy and waste-to-wealth initiative.
- Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) reviewed
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the progress of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana.
PM-DDKY is a Central Sector Scheme approved in July 2025 for developing 100 agriculturally underperforming districts.
Exam Relevance
- Inspired by: Aspirational Districts Programme.
- Focus sectors: Agriculture and allied activities.
‘Arjun Vahini’ disaster response force inaugurated
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated ‘Arjun Vahini’, a specialised disaster response squad in Kolkata.
The force comprises 200 Army personnel below the age of 40 recruited through the State Sainik Board.
International Current Affairs
PM Modi participates in 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
Important Facts
- SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
- India became full member: 2017
- SCO established: 2001
- 2026 Summit venue: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
6th World Nomad Games inaugurated
PM Modi and SCO leaders attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games.
The event promotes traditional sports and nomadic heritage.
Belgian Prime Minister to visit India
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever will undertake an official visit to India from 2–4 September 2026.
Economy and Banking Current Affairs
India’s GDP grows by 7.8% in Q1 FY 2026–27
India's real GDP grew by 7.8% during April–June 2026.
The growth exceeded RBI’s projection of 7%.
Balance of Payments (BoP)
Balance of Payments records economic transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world.
Science and Technology Current Affairs
NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
Nancy Grace Roman is known as the "Mother of Hubble."
Exam Facts
- Launch Date: 30 August 2026
- Launch Vehicle: Falcon Heavy
- Purpose: Study dark matter and exoplanets
Semicon 2.0 approved
Semicon 2.0 has been notified with a fiscal outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore.
It aims to develop a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem in India.
Sports Current Affairs
Lionel Messi retires from international football
Argentina football star Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after a 20-year career.
Important Days
National Nutrition Week (1–7 September)
National Nutrition Week is observed from 1–7 September every year to promote healthy eating habits and nutritional awareness.
Static GK
Court of Arbitration
A court of arbitration resolves disputes outside traditional courts.
Important Organisations
- Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA): The Hague, Netherlands
- ICC International Court of Arbitration: Paris, France
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the important current affairs of 1 September 2026?
Major highlights include the SCO Summit, India's GDP growth, GOBARdhan Scheme, Semicon 2.0 and Kavach 4.0.
Which exams are covered by these current affairs?
UPSC, SSC, Banking, IBPS, RRB, NTPC, State PSC and Defence examinations.
Why are daily current affairs important?
Current affairs contribute significantly to prelims, mains and interview stages of competitive examinations.
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